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  1. Condor
    The manifold boot bodies don't leak, even with the cracks. They're lined with a metal sleeve up the center. You DON'T need to replace them...and you're getting screwed by the wrench. If you want to make the cracks go away spray them with Plasti-Dip. It's available in the paint dept of Home Depot. The 'O' ring seals on the base will dry out over time and are still available...cheap!! To test, spray volatile carb cleaner around the base. The motor R's will increase if they're leaking. You can also find manifolds on ebay for next to nothing. Like I said you're getting taken for a ride.
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    Yeah, you're probably right on Jeremy. Luckily there's always Ebay, Salvage yards, and Yamaha did built a ton of VR's to feed them. I do think we'll still keep seeing NOS stuff appearing on the market for a very long time. And it's not a bad idea to have a parts bike in your hip pocket..
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    I know this has been discussed ad nausium, but here we go again. Which screw on filter fits the 1stGen screw on oil adapter. There's a FRAM on the '91 now, but the writing and stock number are gone. Why? Donno...?? The only thing I can think of is it's been on there for a very very long time. I haven't changed the oil in it since I picked it up... but then again I haven't taken it anywhere either.. I thought I'd try putting MC specific motor oil in it to see if that will cure the leak. From what I can see it looks like it's coming from around the back of the pan gasket. I also found traces of silicon around the drain plug as if the PO thought that might have been the source of the leak?? And ...he may have put a synthetic in the motor?? It worth a shot to see if it'll work. Anyway, again, what's the filter number. Anyone?? If that doesn't work I'll be taking it over to a tech. Getting too old to be crawling around on my back. A chair is a good thing...
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    Put some lock-tite on that replacement plug. Dumping all your oil all over the road and your back tire might not be a good thing at 70mph.... There is a company that makes a replacement kit for the oil plug, but for the life of me I can't locate their website. It pricy, and replacing the pan would be a cheaper way to go.
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    Mike wants to sell his 2ndGen for $2500.....
  6. Condor
    As far as I know all the CLASS controllers are the same. 83-93. They changed the mount location in 86, but that's it.
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    Or the reflector?? If it had lights the search is gonna take a while. Now that I think about it I haven't seen a light bar reflector on Ebay in just about forever. MOF there's not much of anything cosmetic on Ebay right now....
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    You might also want to heed the words of wisdom from Fred Vogt about testing the gaskets before making a decision on replacment. They may have been replaced by a PO and are still soft enough to reuse, and just need to be cleaned up and reset??
  9. Condor
    Forgot about the bleeder by the top of the fork tree.... Geeze, I give up, I'm outta this thread. What ever the other...wiser... guys post. 5 for the MkII.....
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    If it t'were I, I'd get some of that 'form-a-gasket' from Perma-tex, or 3M and run a bead along the bottom edge of the stator case on both sides of a single gasket. Let it sit partially snugged until the stuff sets, and then torque it down. If it leaks after that, then the leak is coming from somewhere else.
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    DOH!! There's a rear Caliper???? :rotf: Actually on my '83 I have 6 total. Hydralic anti-dives.. 2, calipers.. 3, and clutch.. 1. I got carried away... Luv 'm though... On the later 86-93 MkII's with the electric AD's it's 4 total.
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    Gotta love dem swaps... We used to have one held locally by a dealer, but they've since closed their doors. I'd found some dirt cheap stuff..even VR items for next to nothing. I do miss it.....
  13. Condor
    New gasket time. They all will leak given the age. It has to be done sooner or later... Drips can get all over everything after a while...
  14. Condor
    Three. Both brake calipers and the clutch. The number you want is 8125L. Get them from Speed-Bleeder direct. About 7 bucks each plus shipping. They also have them listed on Ebay. $21.00 bucks for 2 plus shipping. Never have been able to figure that one out???
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    So.... now I can't afford $2.79 like I couldn't afford $4.50.... :) So much for having the roads all to ourselves next year..
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    I never went after it because of the money he wanted out of it. He listed it again on CL, and I was warming up to toss a grand at him, but after about 3 days the ad was deleted, so I assume he finally found a buyer. I actually still have the pics in a file, but it's kinda a moot point now.
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    With the thing still leaking as much as it is, I find it surprising that you can't put your finger on the leak?? Have you ever tried covering all the area with talc, and let it warm up in idle til it starts leaking?? That'll usually pinpoint the culprit by leaving a trail.
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    I just want to let all those, who are subscribed to this thread, that I'm trying to stay on top of things with MAC, and did call them this AM. They said they'll get back to me this afternoon. What a wrestling match. I gotta tell you, this will probably be our last group buy. I know you folks appreciate the effort put in on this thing, but what originally was nothing more than a bartered negotian for group pricing has turned into a real marathon. And quite frankly, I'm getting tired and running out of steam...... 'Nuff said. I'll keep you posted.
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    Thanks once again Squeeze. You're a verible fountain of info. Keep tabs on your buddy with the brackets, I'd be interested in them if they ever become available. Meanwhile I'll start asking around here in the US. Thanks for the leads....
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    I know we're talking finals here, but friction is friction no matter where it occurs, and the modifiers might be a good thing.... Just wondering.???
  21. Condor
    You're supposed to ride these things, not keep dropping them.... A '99 in nice condition sells for around 5.5-6.5K. On a bike with a salve title knock off 1.5 grand, and fairing problems another grand. Plastic is still expensive for the second gens...even on Ebay. Hope this helps.
  22. Condor
    Squeeze do you know what type..make bracket is used? Is it one that already exists or is it something that would have to be made up?? Doing the R1/R6 caliper mod on an '83 would be a big improvement.
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    Does the Mobile 1 synthetic come with any friction modifiers???
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    The last time I posted anything about the punch mark was to ask if anyone had ever seen one of the illusive things??? I never have. I think it may have been a couple of dealers way of telling if a bike had been modified, but maybe wasn't a common practice with all dealers, and has since become a myth??? I don't even know if there is a tech bulletin that mentions marking it, or explains where to put it. If there is I'd like to hear about it.....
  25. Condor
    Thanks Squeeze. I wonder if it had anything to do with different heat transfers between the two metals. Aluminum would transfer heat/energy to the fluid quicker, but also disapate the heat just as quickly. While steel would heat slower and cool slower. Keeping the brakes cool is the most important thing, and depending on the style of riding, either application would do well. For light usage applications perhaps steel would be a better choice.
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