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I just looked at my RSV's rear caliper with the bag off and it is not centered on the disc. It is mounted more to outboard side at the rear of the caliper. The front of the caliper is a little the other way it appears. So, I think the washer may be a good idea because it probably will center the caliper on the disc at the rear of the caliper. After I remove my caliper and if the inside pad is worn more than the outside pad I think I will add a washer like the video suggested to see if that helps.

I watched the attached video. At about 2.22 of the video, the guy says the inboard brake pad wearing more than the outboard pad is an issue with these RSVs and adding a washer will correct the issue. Do any members have experience with this to pass on?

Sounds like you have been having a great time! Fantastic!

Fantastic news Charley!!!! Cowpuc will be proud!

Man, I'm sorry to hear that. Hopefully it isn't that serious and you will be on your way pdq.

With a narrower tire on the front, I would suspect it would be a little easier to drop the bike.

My 07 seems to sit low since I have trouble getting the jack under it. I was wondering if it was lowered but the caliper is on top so I suppose it is not lowered. Thanks Freebird for that bit of information!

some of those engines have lifter problems. Get it checked out.

see if this helps https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/yamaha/motorcycle/1983/xvz12tk/oil-filter

Title should have been Mo grass to Mow!

Yep, I would talk to him politely and go back the next time. Everybody makes mistakes. Maybe he was having a bad day.

I'm sure the majority will say replace them, but I'd probably run them unless I was going to run it for hours at 100mph across the southwest desert like Cowpuc! I just replaced the worn out rear tire on my Kawasaki that was 15 years old. It was 5 yrs old when I bought it from The Motorcycle Superstore. The front I'm running some more because it isn't worn out yet and it is 11 yrs old. The front tire on my RSV recently acquired is 12 years old, 23k miles on it with some tread left, and I am replacing it with new along with the punctured 5 yr old rear tire. Don't do what I do! Ha!

Like I posted previously, there are several videos of guys who replaced the HF jack with an air operated jack. The modification did require a little welding.

Sounds like it's running on 2 cylinders or maybe even one. The first thing to check is the compression. If the compression is good, then it may be worth spending money to fix everything else. If the compression is low, adjust the valves and recheck. If the compression is still low, the engine needs a rebuild.

I couldn't open the link but HF has put out a 25% discount coupon that is good for only July 4. The biggest complaint I've read about is that the jack fails often due to the seal leaking. But, there are videos on utube that shows how to install an air operated jack in its place taking all the work out of jacking up the table.

Only 15kmiles on it!

Yes, my 89 has a reserve position. It also has a lever but I need pliers to turn it.

I would look at the vacuum passage that pulls the diaphragm.

Funny stuff! I decided that the preparation might kill an old man so I cancelled my appointment. Then they did the Cologuard thing instead.

These bikes are notorious for the spark plug wires corroding where they are connected to the plug caps and the coils. Unscrew the spark plug caps and see if the copper wire cores are green with corrosion. If so, cut off a half inch or more to get to clean copper wire and reinstall. Or replace the wires. Also, check the caps for resistance. Should be 9k to 10k ohms if stock. NGK replacements are typically 5k ohms. You may have a spark problem instead of a carb problem.

I would use penetrating oil in the cylinders and let it sit for a while.

The ones Prairiehammer found are cheaper.

You may or may not ever find any more new bushings.

Is this it? https://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-83-87-XVZ1200-XVZ-1200-VENTURE-ROYAL-REAR-UPPER-SUSPENSION-ARM-BUSHING/123657085751?epid=8029476876&hash=item1cca896337:g:fBEAAOSwC6haposJ