Does anyone use Lithium Battery for our bikes?
It looks like BS brand makes one around $120 (link below)
Advantages and disadvantages?
Any recommendations?
Can i use a regular battery charger or do i have to buy special charger for it?
https://bs-battery.com/product/bsli-04-06/
Hello all,
I'll change cam chain soon.
While changing it, i may also change tensioner. But the original one is too expensive.
I checked ebay and find similar new Yamaha tensioners for 1/4 price.
They look exactly the same, do you think is there a difference, like spring rate etc.
Have a look...
Hello friends,
I've been using Mann oil filter (Mw64) for several years without any issue, it was half price comparing to original and quality looks the same as Oem part.
For the recent next oil change, I ordered the same usual Mann filter as always but this time, seller has sent me a different...
Hello Forum,
Look what i've found in ebay:
Advancer for Fz6, does it worth a try?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Y034-YAMAHA-FZ6-FAZER-600-5VX-ALL-YEARS-4-DEGREE-IGNITION-ADVANCER-ROTOR-PICK-UP/163501066189?hash=item26116c47cd:g:eJYAAOSwdUJcIM95:rk:9:pf:0
Fİnal has done this mod, but i don't...
Hello all,
Today while i was swapping Fz7 clutch slave lever, i came across a loose clutch cable. Checked the slave lever spring and cable freeplay but it seems like there should be an other tension directly coming from clutch basket via clutch release shaft that the slave lever is connected...
I was looking for a Rizoma metal front fender for my Virago bike. It is around $150 in many web sites. But then i came across a strange site that sells it for $44.
Then i also found Fz6 Did chain for $40 in the same site.
Also offers free international shipping. So do you think is it...
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I would like to buy myself a compressor for pain works. Till now, i've used many spray paints, now i think of using a compressor. I want to restore my little virago 250 later, chasis, fenders, fuel tank and little parts.
Also, interested in powder coating. I saw some kits that i...
I had a short trip today, when i get on the bike, i noticed that i forgot to wear my gloves, then it was too late to turn back, the trip would be short so decided to go on. After 10 minutes ride, i stopped to check tire pressures and saw that one of my gloves is sitting on the tail bag. I've put...
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I checked battery voltage using diagnostic mod from cluster. (d-09 shows battery voltage)
It shows 11.4V while fuel pump motor is active. (.You have to turn on kill switch to see battery voltage, and it automatically switches fuel pump motor)
Batter is a 4-5 year old Yuasa. It...
I need Brake caliper seal dimensions, i'll try to find the seals from the local seal / oring shop.
Yesterday, i found all the orings needed for my other bike's carb rebuilding.
May be i can find the caliper seals also. They have a great stock of seals.
I need to buy a new battery for my Virago Xv250 soon. Original battery is a 11AH Yuasa lead acid battery. Link below.
Yuasa Batteries - Search Result
I want to try Motobatt brand AGM battery this time, but when i search their website with my bike model, recommended battery is 14Ah...
Today i celebrated the 25th birthday of my other bike, a 1992 year produced Virago 250.
Here is a photo of her.
And a question about carburator. I changed the carb 2 years ago with a newer model, I also changed intake manifold with a brand new one.
But since then, the chooke is no...
As i read the other bearing thread, i would like to ask, did you ever change swingarm bearings.
I plan to change my S1 swingarm with an upgraded S2 one. I bought it from ebay Germany with 40k km on but looks perfect.
Checked bearings with hand, and they look ok to me. Meantime i have already...
My first bike was a 1992 year Xv250 bike, i still keep it. It's almost 25 years old but looks very fresh thanks to ebay. I surf ebay for cheap nos parts.
So bike still runs well. But i think of renovating the engine in the future. So i can start to collect the engine parts that i'll need...
I just came across in a native motorcycle forum. A guy has a 2012 year Yamaha Ybr 125 Esd (Injection feed) bike.
Here is the video, asking for help about the noise and vibration.
What do you think?
https://youtu.be/gWErU_mERQc?t=23
Hello,
I changed the seals of my R6 forks last week, here is a write up for R6 modded Fz6 lovers:
I've bought Allballs fork seals and dust seals for $25
Then i uninstalled front wheel, fender and brakes to take out forks. (Later i painted the fender, i'll write it in an other thread)
I...