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    Thread: What have you done for your motorcycle lately?
Post: RE: What have you done for your motorcycle lately?

your ahead of me. well i got one bike out, the 82 xj750. and went like 10 blocks with it. was nice the last couple days but ive been sick. today it was nearly 70. but tomorrow 20s and snow maybe?...
vashtsdaytona General 1,396 152,167 03-15-2025, 01:58 AM
    Thread: The White Chair of DEATH!!!
Post: RE: The White Chair of DEATH!!!

its a shame you couldnt go back for it. free chair! that last car sure did swerve. I hope someone was able to safely remove it form the road. not too long ago in my truck at night there was a 2 ...
vashtsdaytona Videos 2 13 03-15-2025, 01:56 AM
    Thread: I'm BACK
Post: RE: I'm BACK

welcome back, long time no see
vashtsdaytona General 2 13 03-10-2025, 03:21 PM
    Thread: 2nd Gear Repair Cost
Post: 2nd Gear Repair Cost

I have been helping ocassionally on facebook and we have found some parts No Longer Available, NLA.  which isnt surprising  as the last  new bike was  07 nearly 20 years ago. but  it got me wondering ...
vashtsdaytona General 1 13 03-04-2025, 12:13 AM
    Thread: She finally rode with me!
Post: RE: She finally rode with me!

thats good to read, nice you can do things together. and I too like scorpion helmets
vashtsdaytona Off Topic 2 34 01-29-2025, 03:28 AM
    Thread: capt. pie?
Post: RE: capt. pie?

hello again
vashtsdaytona Off Topic 14 1,879 01-29-2025, 03:26 AM
    Thread: 9toenelson Videos
Post: RE: 9toenelson Videos

im just weak i guess, no fun in it for me at those temps and seems like an unneccessary risk to the bike, i guess me too, but i care about my machines more. always icy and snow patchy up here, and th...
vashtsdaytona Videos 41 2,044 01-09-2025, 09:37 PM
    Thread: Hello all
Post: RE: Hello all

Oh dear sorry to hear about the accident. I hope you and the bike heal up soon It got both sides of the bike? very unlucky
vashtsdaytona Newbie Introductions 9 210 01-06-2025, 08:25 PM
    Thread: What have you done for your motorcycle lately?
Post: RE: What have you done for your motorcycle lately?

impressive wear on that throwing star.
vashtsdaytona General 1,396 152,167 12-02-2024, 07:19 PM
    Thread: Hello from a Fellow Yamaha Enthusiast
Post: RE: Hello from a Fellow Yamaha Enthusiast

Hello, welcome!
vashtsdaytona Newbie Introductions 4 171 11-22-2024, 05:07 PM
    Thread: The Big Girl has aTwin!
Post: RE: The Big Girl has aTwin!

Good to read, glad you found one
vashtsdaytona Not on the Cat Anymore? [New] 4 170 11-04-2024, 10:18 PM
    Thread: Totalled my FJR1300
Post: RE: Totalled my FJR1300

im no expert what happened? all seemed fine then down.
vashtsdaytona Crash Reports 11 369 10-28-2024, 06:41 PM
    Thread: hi to everyone
Post: RE: hi to everyone

hello, welcome!
vashtsdaytona Newbie Introductions 2 126 10-16-2024, 09:05 PM
    Thread: Totalled my FJR1300
Post: RE: Totalled my FJR1300

sorry to read this, naturally glad you made it through. sorry about the loss of the bike, but im glad to read you are tracking down another to keep going. heal up fast :)
vashtsdaytona Crash Reports 11 369 10-07-2024, 08:42 PM
    Thread: 9toenelson Videos
Post: RE: 9toenelson Videos

Loki WRX YZF Wrote: (09-08-2024, 06:00 PM) -- vashtsdaytona Wrote: (08-16-2024, 10:38 PM) -- if you need any foxeye specific info or assistance, I am likely your man. (humble brag) -- Just saw thi...
vashtsdaytona Videos 41 2,044 09-25-2024, 05:21 PM
    Thread: 9toenelson Videos
Post: RE: 9toenelson Videos

loki must have a million of them as it still says hes full, lol
vashtsdaytona Videos 41 2,044 09-24-2024, 03:43 PM
    Thread: 9toenelson Videos
Post: RE: 9toenelson Videos

Loki your PM Inbox is full I cant send my response. perhaps clean some out, or maybe admin can increase or PM limit. I too had to clear out a bunch to use the feature.
vashtsdaytona Videos 41 2,044 09-23-2024, 09:48 PM
    Thread: 9toenelson Videos
Post: RE: 9toenelson Videos

if you need any foxeye specific info or assistance, I am likely your man. (humble brag)
vashtsdaytona Videos 41 2,044 08-16-2024, 10:38 PM
    Thread: Strange engine/fuel behavior
Post: RE: Strange engine/fuel behavior

not much help but i did a google for fun. used to be genmar and helibars were the go to risers people. not anymore i did find these https://www.ebay.com/itm/226224776263?chn=ps&norover=1&mk...
vashtsdaytona How To 25 1,266 08-02-2024, 01:17 AM
    Thread: Lost Sprocket Nut: Road Fix / Permanant Fix
Post: RE: Lost Sprocket Nut: Road Fix / Permanant Fix

i wonder whats different about it.
vashtsdaytona How To 25 20,048 07-17-2024, 05:50 PM
    Thread: Reunited...
Post: RE: Reunited...

hello, and welcome back. keep us posted on the project
vashtsdaytona General 2 183 07-14-2024, 09:31 PM
    Thread: Strange engine/fuel behavior
Post: RE: Strange engine/fuel behavior

cycle the key and then it can start? (sorry i missed that part in the beginning, but saw in your video) so we got electrical problems. CDI, Coils come to mind but thats just an educated guess
vashtsdaytona How To 25 1,266 06-23-2024, 09:14 PM
    Thread: Strange engine/fuel behavior
Post: RE: Strange engine/fuel behavior

my initial thought was fuel pump too. id be tempted to run a hose from the pump to a gas can and cycle it so i could see the fuel flow to be certain the replacement is moving fuel. it probably is ...
vashtsdaytona How To 25 1,266 06-15-2024, 07:38 PM
    Thread: New Member, riding for 4 years, new 03' yzf600r
Post: RE: New Member, riding for 4 years, new 03' yzf600...

hello, welcome
vashtsdaytona Newbie Introductions 2 225 06-07-2024, 07:35 PM
    Thread: Facebook sucks
Post: Facebook sucks

I hate facebook groups, forums are much better.  If you are also members of any 600r facebook groups and people have problems.  In particular mechanical problems.  please direct them to the forums.  I...
vashtsdaytona General 1 128 05-29-2024, 07:51 PM
    Thread: Carb leaking cross pipe Oring replacement How to Video
Post: Carb leaking cross pipe Oring replacement How to V...

https://youtu.be/TRbhAEt8kKs https://youtu.be/TRbhAEt8kKs it came up on facebook where someone had a leaking carb fuel cross tube,  the black plastic T fittings for the fuel input.  It reminded ...
vashtsdaytona How To 1 229 03-24-2024, 09:00 AM
    Thread: Mid-range RPM Sputtering
Post: RE: Mid-range RPM Sputtering

well thats about when you come into the secondaries, but before we get into carb tuning, is your fuel pump working? you might just be running out of gas when it needs more to consume. do you hear th...
vashtsdaytona General 2 171 03-24-2024, 01:21 AM
    Thread: 2nd gear undercutting?
Post: RE: 2nd gear undercutting?

thats specific info that Im afraid your not likely to find anymore. The few that i can think of that have had this done arent posting anymore. So you could find an experienced machinist who mi...
vashtsdaytona How To 2 456 03-13-2024, 07:55 PM
    Thread: Post Crash Resurrection of my Cat
Post: RE: Post Crash Resurrection of my Cat

that was a good read. thanks for the share
vashtsdaytona Project Bikes and rebuilds 5 895 10-13-2023, 06:03 PM
    Thread: Here's What Happened... (Everyone Please Read This !!)
Post: RE: Here's What Happened... (Everyone Please Read ...

Hello everyone
vashtsdaytona Here's What Happened... 34 2,542 09-12-2023, 04:00 PM
    Thread: FZR600R 1994, Keihin carbs, vacuum ports and balancing screw
Post: Re: FZR600R 1994, Keihin carbs, vacuum ports and b...

yes they are under the vent hoses
vashtsdaytona How To 9 926 04-12-2022, 05:39 PM
    Thread: FZR600R 1994, Keihin carbs, vacuum ports and balancing screw
Post: Re: FZR600R 1994, Keihin carbs, vacuum ports and b...

yea yea, thats YZF.... I think whatever its been a while yes there are vacuum ports 1 per cylinder, in typcially setup they have 4 hoses coming off them, that run to the inside of the frame and cl...
vashtsdaytona How To 9 926 04-05-2022, 12:18 AM
    Thread: FZR600R 1994, Keihin carbs, vacuum ports and balancing screw
Post: Re: FZR600R 1994, Keihin carbs, vacuum ports and b...

you gotta help me out, I am not the best at remembering chassis/engine numbers 4HJ So that is not the motor for the 94 FZR but was transplanted from some era YZF? Please clarify that and I can he...
vashtsdaytona How To 9 926 04-05-2022, 12:14 AM
    Thread: 1995 YZF 600R Rear Shock Replacement
Post: Re: 1995 YZF 600R Rear Shock Replacement

yes, 97-07 USA shock will fit perfectly. technically different valving and spring rate, but i promise you wont notice. Likely the newer unit will have less age and millage and just feel better overa...
vashtsdaytona Modifications 5 1,113 04-05-2022, 12:11 AM
    Thread: 1998 Yamaha YZF600R with Ohlins and Race Tech Suspension
Post: Re: 1998 Yamaha YZF600R with Ohlins and Race Tech ...

did it sell?
vashtsdaytona For Sale 5 304 04-05-2022, 12:09 AM
    Thread: Our old friend VAN...Where is he? Honduras?
Post: Re: Our old friend VAN...Where is he? Honduras?

Hi
vashtsdaytona Off Topic 13 1,415 09-15-2021, 12:03 AM
    Thread: Do I have the famous 2nd gear problem?
Post: Re: Do I have the famous 2nd gear problem?

Do you live in MN or ND ? I might be able to help. Or maybe some other member, back when this was a very active forum you would see members helping members like that
vashtsdaytona How To 30 9,019 08-21-2021, 10:12 PM
    Thread: Do I have the famous 2nd gear problem?
Post: Re: Do I have the famous 2nd gear problem?

I don't think it would really help. Yes get in future after rebuild. I wouldn't bother without it. Do you have the tools to do it? Get engine out, bring inside your home?
vashtsdaytona How To 30 9,019 08-21-2021, 12:47 AM
    Thread: Float Valve Seat Pan Head Screw
Post: Re: Float Valve Seat Pan Head Screw

Head diameter. 10mm Head thickness at its thickest. 3mm Thread length 8mm Thread diameter 4mm Thread pitch 0.7 So you need M4 x 8mm 0.7 thread As for head probably doesn't have to be so fancy...
vashtsdaytona General 5 390 07-20-2021, 02:17 PM
    Thread: Float Valve Seat Pan Head Screw
Post: Re: Float Valve Seat Pan Head Screw

I have some I can measure if still needed
vashtsdaytona General 5 390 07-19-2021, 10:17 PM
    Thread: Stator Gone After Couple Hundred Miles
Post: Re: Stator Gone After Couple Hundred Miles

Once you get it going again test the charge voltage. Maybe you have a parasitic draw. Brought down the battery, but charging system is fine
vashtsdaytona General 6 728 07-09-2021, 11:58 AM
    Thread: Front pin stand for shock repair
Post: Re: Front pin stand for shock repair

Do you already have a rear? You need the rear supported somehow to use the front stand
vashtsdaytona How To 3 1,857 06-21-2021, 01:40 PM
    Thread: Clutch issues
Post: Re: Clutch issues

Glad it worked out for you
vashtsdaytona How To 10 1,466 06-14-2021, 12:27 AM
    Thread: Clutch issues
Post: Re: Clutch issues

Put it in gear put a 2x4 through the rear spokes wedge against the swing arm
vashtsdaytona How To 10 1,466 05-21-2021, 06:54 PM
    Thread: Fastener specs
Post: Re: Fastener specs

https://www.partzilla.com/product/yamaha/90150-06036-00 you want to just buy some from hardware store?? not likely for that one. you can get a fairing bolt kit from the likes of probolt. but i thi...
vashtsdaytona General 2 305 03-29-2021, 11:08 PM
    Thread: Spring is in the air and my forks are pogo sticks...
Post: Re: Spring is in the air and my forks are pogo sti...

But you already did the hardest part? Give it another go and finish the job
vashtsdaytona General 8 1,014 03-28-2021, 06:55 AM
    Thread: One powertrain out of two
Post: Re: One powertrain out of two

Yes you can move your gear set over
vashtsdaytona How To 1 810 03-19-2021, 11:17 PM
    Thread: Silver and yellow Thundercat cleans up real nice
Post: Re: Silver and yellow Thundercat cleans up real ni...

good on ya mate!
vashtsdaytona Pictures 3 1,456 11-29-2020, 02:17 AM
    Thread: Clutch pushrod to bearing clearance
Post: Re: Clutch pushrod to bearing clearance

the rod doesnt ride in a bearing, it is just in a tube, that pushes against a ball bearing, as in signular ball. that ball pushes against the top hat, the top hat is in a bearing. look at my youtu...
vashtsdaytona General 2 564 10-29-2020, 09:58 PM
    Thread: Front sprocket with C clip mod issue
Post: Re: Front sprocket with C clip mod issue

i would say maybe you put the groove in the wrong spot slightly? or buy an OEM sprocket. OR if you into it, you could convert to 520 chain and sprockets. if you needed a whole driveline. they even...
vashtsdaytona Modifications 3 1,478 10-23-2020, 08:13 PM