Recent content by Powerman

This stuff has been great in my BMW and Mercedes but I wouldn't use it in the FZ because of the "enhanced frictional properties" claim. Mobil 1 0W-40 is made with a proprietary blend of ultra high performance synthetic basestocks fortified with a precisely balanced component system. Meets...

Link takes me to ebay. Sure that's not what you did, I think it happens automatically.

Either replace the oil pan or heli coil the existing but remove the pan before you do the heli coil. The pan isn't that hard to remove and is worth it to eliminate any chance of aluminum chips in the pan. I've used the grease method and still lost an oil pump to chips. Most likely, if you've...

While you have your tank up, check the primary and secondary connections to the 2 ignition coils. Possibly got water up there. As others have mentioned, you need to pull the plugs to get a good visual of whats going on. A plug wet with fuel is not firing. Plugs that are too light in color...

+1 on the TPS but also check fuel tank vents for pinching or clogs.

I've learned to take the "off days" as a reason to throttle back, relax and enjoy the scenery that I've been missing.

Are you crazy? If you crash, your helmet will bounce like a super ball! :)

Rotella T6 since first change. 25,000 mi. with no problems and no visible wear on cam lobes, also no gearbox issues. I'm sure this can be achieved with any jaso approved oil, just my experience.

Big Sur, Hwy. 1 is a must ride. In the central coast, but I do that one from San Luis Obispo to Monterey and back about 4 times a year and never get tired of it.

I always do the plugs when I pull the radiator for cleaning and changing the coolant. Makes the job sooo much easier.

I keep threatening my wife that I'm going to do this very same trip. Get going before it gets too hot.

It's not "off" it's reading engine intake temp. Subtract about 10 degrees while moving for approximate ambient temp. Or get an ambient air temperature gauge.

Considering it's a link to a vendor who sells parts, I don't think it would be a problem.

Christmas is approaching. You know what to ask for!

Clunky between 1st and 2nd gear is pretty normal. Do you have the problem in other gears?