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Preload last won the day on July 5 2014
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- Birthday May 28
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XV1900ACD RD350B RD400C TMax Nippy Norman VF400F
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Bikes, Scooter, Touring, Computers, Diving etc.. most things.
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LOL. Happy Christmas..
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Go to the Yamaha website and download the user manual for free.
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Mild winter weather, Snow & Ice rules.
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Elliott. Wouldn't a set of RD spannies be close? ps. the bikes looking good.
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Yet again another on how too....Love it.
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I looked at the 1300 but its water cooled like the 1800M Suzi so not interested it had to be Aircooled. Yeah the cleaning will be a pissa but I have all the gear to do it as my 350B probably has more chrome.
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If you are interested in a 1900 get in there as Yamaha are not selling them next year due emission regs and thats why the prices are so good. No. I got mine from Tamworth Yamaha which was a Yamaha display bike its actually an ACFD without the Batwing which is why it was so cheap. I rode one in California 5 years ago up the PH1 and through part of Death Valley with a pillion and its a doddle to ride. Yes it's fairly heavy but it's all low down and seams lighter than my old FJR.
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Not familiar with this bike so I'll assume its a wet sump! If you have only ridden it for 400km and it thinks its a 2 stroke! and no signs of a leak. I'd be looking at the piston rings 1st and hopefully they are only gummed up.
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Not FJ 1200 specific I guess :-) but 2 questions re brakes
Preload replied to DutchFJ1200's topic in Yamaha Workshop
Check the foot brake pivot they can seize up and hold on the brake slightly which wears the pads. -
Not FJ 1200 specific I guess :-) but 2 questions re brakes
Preload replied to DutchFJ1200's topic in Yamaha Workshop
+1 using this method the pistons are pushed back square and the bores don't get damaged. Tip. Squeeze the pistons out a bit further to clean any muck off before pushing back. -
Thanks for the link Lallasro that is a good price. I have gone for an A version which is £5100 off list plus I'm having Panniers, Blade screen and Sissy bar fitted. I got a good trade-in as well all I can say is. If you are looking for a new bike the dealers are willing to deal. So get out there and do it.
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Update. After quite a bit of searching for info, I'm afraid the Victory's are out as there are a few things that can pack up for no reason and the parts are dam pricey. So its going to be the XV1900 not raider though as long as I can get a good deal mind.
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Hell if they managed to follow me home I wouldn't be a happy bunny, at lest I would have them on camera if I had any trouble. You are very trusting which isn't a bad thing. Snakes not my favorite!
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I thought the Raider would go down well, I like it as well.