Recent content by valvestem

Thanks for info on finding that elusive wire. valvestem

Yes, loose chain tension can affect shifting smoothness. Ride safe valvestem

Thank You valvestem

Change your own oil ,, its fun and change more often. They only hold 2 1/2 quarts.. ride safe valvestem

Good news Thank You Happy to hear that.

Hi All; Have new fz07 (yellow wheels) How much vibration can I expect running freeway at 80 or 85 mph. Probably be another 10 or 12 weeks before I get to ride it. Snow and too cold here. Thank You and ride safe valvestem

You can call me Kiddo and I'm 82. Have a 2014 fz09 and just purchased fz07.. Didn't get to ride the 07 yet, its too cold and snowy.. Ride safe. valvestem

Hi Ya; Well one thing it could be, have this problem myself, I'm over weight about 30 pounds and they hang on like glue. If your over weight that means you have lots more pressure per square inch on your arse.. Lose some weight if you can. Don't take it the wrong way.. I'm kidding a...

Have fun with it. Nice bike. This is what makes the world go around. It would be boring if we all liked the same thing. Ride safe valvestem

Hi All; Name here is valvestem and just bought a fz07, too cold to ride and going to get snow but looking forward when weather moderates. I also have fz09 14 year model, It has 16K miles on it now and it is bullet proof. One thing its brutal fast. Age is 82 ,, never grow up ,, Ha ha...

Hi; It isn't grease they need as the duty cycle is extremely low for that bearing. What the bearing does need is correct adjustment and that means NO slop so that it can't hammer the bearing when hitting pot holes etc. Head bearing can last over 100K. My kawasaki concours has 120K...