rossonza Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Ok, well i guess the jetting is one more potential problem off the list: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RFX-BLUE-keihin-FCR-CARBURETTOR-FUEL-MIXTURE-SCREW-YAMAHA-WRF-400-WR400F-99-12-/171251491260?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item27df6261bc That what your talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dt502001 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Yep you bet it is get one you will thank me later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossonza Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Ordered!! got loads of things coming this week. feels like christmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dt502001 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Do yourself a favour and count the turns as close as you can on the pilot to bottoming out and then use that as a starting point for the new screw,also when off roading in the wet carry duct tape with you and cover up the holes in the air box,1 deep puddle and you will be ducked when watter gets in the air box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossonza Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Will do, thanks for the input mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted April 28, 2014 Moderator Share Posted April 28, 2014 Considering the money and time the engine demands is it worth sacrificing the tiny gain from the holes and seaing them properly. Only got to forget once...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossonza Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 I'm lost. What do you mean cynic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwan Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 i think he is recommending that you change the drilled airbox lid for an unmodified one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossonza Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Gotcha. I didn't drill it so filling in the holes wouldn't be an issue for me. Maybe when I'm chasing power ill mod those sorts of things :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted April 28, 2014 Moderator Share Posted April 28, 2014 i think he is recommending that you change the drilled airbox lid for an unmodified one. Yep, exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dt502001 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Yam even supplied a rubber shield to be placed between the tank and frame for wet riding to stop the water from comming in the box,and suggest that you remove the drain cap from the air box ,after deep water crossings.So clearly they know it's aproblem adding holes can't help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossonza Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 Any ideas on headlight switch control for the wr? It's got off. Or full beam. Can I simply buy a switch control and wire it in?or should the headlight work on dipped beam when the engines running and full beam when turned on? Cheers Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dt502001 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Depends on if you have a hig /low bulb or just a single beam bulb. If it has 3 pins the its dual beam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossonza Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 3 pins on the back of the headlight. I thought about wiring the dipped beam into the running power, then have full on the button. So off would be Dipped and On would be main beam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossonza Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 Got some parts come through the post today As you can see they are full of crud. Cleaned them out and put new bearings in..old ones had 3/4pm sideways movement. Think they have been in there a while. Going to order rears as I don't want to chance my mot on potential crap rear bearings even though they feel fine now. Grips and cables going on once I have managed to do the head bearings :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dt502001 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 3 pins on the back of the headlight. I thought about wiring the dipped beam into the running power, then have full on the button. So off would be Dipped and On would be main beam You can do it that way but remember you have to start the thing and all the power to the coils you can get the better,lots of them chinese quads with a switch you could use for dirt cheap. But it is suposed to have all 3 positions how does low beam work now? You cant Mto it without a low beam.Personaly I would go with a way to shut off the lights,you know incase you need to escape from zombies at night 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dt502001 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Holy crap just looked at your bearings, they dont look as if they have been serviced in forever and a few days and the rears must need at least a good cleaning have you pull the wheel off to check them the last owner may have done them,but looking at the condition you got the bike in doubt he did much service to it at all. I am amazied by the condition people your side let bikes get to,you do see the odd POS here but for the most part our bikes get a full service every year at least,and not too many get left outside either,they dont build houses here without a garage and most appartments have under ground parking,gotta have something to do when your burried in snow for months on end , as you can only have sex so much before you want to play with your bike LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwan Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 another thing is that bikes here usually (other then the weekend warriors) get used through the winter when the roads are gritted and it rains like 3/4 of the year lol. Yeah garages are a bit of a luxury here. i'm one of the lucky ones in that respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dt502001 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I ride my bike when I can no matter the weather but I clean the crap off after and protect it a few bucks a year on wd 40,wax and polishing compound is way cheaper than replacing or fixing.And so many people spen thousands on replating painting ect that if they just kept it clean they wouldn't have to,so to me a few hours a week cleaning and protecting is way cheaper in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossonza Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 Well i've ordered replacement bearings for the rear. And ill maintain her much better than the previous owner. + I've also got my first garage, So She'll be nice and warm and dry over winter. Fully agree DT, I will definitely be cleaning it right after off road use, But the majority of my riding will be dry road use. items left to do: Order valves and fit Order and fit oil filter fit water pump replacement bearing and seals fit replacement clutch cable fit replacement throttle cable fit replacement head bearings fit after market mixture screw fit replacement rear wheel bearings drill and re-pack exhaust. baaaah feels like i've done nothing!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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