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Hmmm, it appears it is. Either I'm having an episode, or someone moved it for you lol

You might want to continue your posts in the same thread, that way it doesn't all get lost...

Not sure but most brake switches have some adjustment room. The first thing to figure out is whether it's staying on because the lever is leant on the switch at rest, or whether there's a fault with the switch...

I'm not a 100% certain that this is what people mean when they mention 'naked bikes'..! Will be interested to see where you go with this!

I noticed that... lol I'm always late to these things! Damnit!!!

I R Spammer! rofl

Accidently clicked on my name, and it would appear that I have 6 badges... What's all this about then? And how many badges are there? And is there a list??? I want to collect them all!!! lol And I've just been promoted to 'Contributor'!!! Wots all this ere then?

Welcome in. That looks in bloody good condition!

First job appears to be a new battery. Don't forget to grease the contacts to reduce corrosion too...

What's it arcing 'to'?

Just watched that video, I didn't understand a word of it..! Was interesting though! lol

That's a 7 year old Thread... Your best bet would be to introduce yourself in the New Members Welcome Area... Tell us about yourself and what bikes you have and after a bit of a 'chat', post your problem Thread in a suitable Forum. Don't go straight for the cl*t dude! It's just not done!!!

First job would be to remove the starter motor and make sure there's an undamaged cog secured on the end of it...

How many switches are there on the left grip? I'm finding pictures that show one or two... If it's two, the right one is on and off, and the left one is low and high. If it's one it's just high & low...

There's only so many switches on the handlebars of any bike, if you're not finding a switch that works the high beam, have you checked to see that the bulb is good?

Haynes will have it I believe... Yamaha XVS650 & 1100 (Drag Star, V-Star) '97 to '11 (Haynes Service & Repair Manual): Amazon.co.uk: Editors of Haynes Manuals: 9781785212697: Books Google is your friend!

What's that thing in the last picture, and is it meant to be welded solid?

You'd be amazed at how you 'mould' into a new bike... It's going to feel large to you for a while, till you relax. I'd see how it goes first before adjusting the ride height, after a couple of months you may find that you can put your feet much flatter than you originally could.

Welcome in! It looks in pretty good condition...

sorry, Alex has a strike on his account if peeps post links to manuals

Almost certainly NOT something you want to attempt, even if you're SURE that there's no real traction going on!!!

Not certain I'm going to be able to explain my idea properly, but here goes... A 2 piece spindle... Assuming one fork is threaded and the other isn't: First side slides in the threaded fork and has a thread to match up by the bolt end to engage with the threaded part of the fork. The other side of the spindle slips in as normal. The two parts thread together (don't think it will matter which is male and which is female). So, threaded side in first, tighten up, non threaded side next and screw together. The downside to this is that you will need to torque up BOTH sides separately (and how you'd work that out I don't know lol). P.S. I'm certainly NOT an engineer, and you'd DEFINATELY need an engineer to work out your torque settings. Although, getting a custom spindle made DOES give you the option to go for Titanium or Stainless Steel...

Sad times...

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Wierdly, it wouldn't be the first time I've had a passenger fall asleep against my back! The bonus with sports bikes is that unless they're restless sleepers, they just kinda stay there, against your back! lol