Snakebite68

Welcome in...

At the point where it doesn't start, can you bump start it?

Try Yamalube 10W40 Semi-Synthetic... Fully Synthetic isn't a good choice for the older bikes.

Oh, and contrary to popular belief, you can't just stick an LED bulb into a incandescent/halogen light (even though they DO make LEDs to fit), because an LED bulb requires a different shaped mirror...

Not done it, but obviously you need drivers for them too. I'd personally look out for kits. But the first thing you need to know is: Is your bike CANbus (Controller Area Network bus)? If it is, you're in for a world of confusion! lol

The problem may be that we get a lot of people coming in, asking one question, then never replying again. Might be an idea to go make a post in the 'New Members' area, introducing yourself & so on... It may be that we need more sentences and punctuation (my favourite), long single sentence rambles often confuse people! Or, it's possible no one has a clue (most likely)... Have you got any more information? It's pretty thin on the ground at the moment. Does the engine make any 'pinging' noises when you turn it off? Is it running at a steady temperature? Is there plenty of liquid in the radiator? In the 30mins or so that it won't start, does it turn over as normal? Or is there nothing happening?

Looking good...

Yamaha 93306-30411 BEARING (fowlersparts.co.uk) £24 Yamaha 93306-30411-00 - BEARING (B6304) | Partzilla.com $29.97 Yambits : 93306-30411 for Yamaha bikes £13.99 That's just from a quick google search of the part number... Google is your friend (so is Yambits!).

Looks like you posted this 3 times...

Duplicate post?

Do you have the exact item code?

I want to swap my exhaust studs for titanium, but there's not a chance I'm going to attempt to take out 20 year old studs myself! lol

Check to see whether the baffle is still in your exhaust.

Take it to a mechanic. If you're not geared to deal with a snapped stud, let a professional deal with it. You're only ever one snapped bolt away from fucked with home mechanics..!

After the above, and solving the problem, put an in-line fuse in the negative terminal (I've found it saves a lot of problems for all sorts of electronics!)...

There's always that problem lol. Mine will require aluminium welding on the gas can (IF it can be welded), I've bought the best one off E-Bay, if it turns out to be duff, I'm hoping the can is in better condition, so I can make one out of two... If it turns out to be in good condition, I'll get mine serviced and then I'll have a spare!

Well, that sucks...

I took the shock off today (strangely, almost as difficult a job as removing the swingarm!!!), the shock is definitely not a sealed unit, so I'm looking good there. However, it's one of those shocks with the remote gas canister (attached with a pipe), and it looks like there may be some corrosion damage to it, so it may be borked! We'll see how it goes...

Hi there Heino, good luck with your project, and... We like photos!

Just as an update, this is done... I took it to work and suspended it from a forklift in the shop just before Christmas! I was right to be worried, it turned into a bit of a pig of a job. The bearings were trashed in the suspension rocker (not something I knew I should be keeping an eye on.), once out, it turned out that I had a faulty rocker anyway, the central hole necks down in the middle, and mine was cast off centre!!! It wasn't by much, but it put pressure on the bearings, which is probably what trashed them in the first place. E-Bay and motorcycle breakers solved that problem with a new rocker that frankly looked almost brand new with perfect bearings still in it! Unfortunately, once all back together, it turned out that my rear shock has failed..! So, as a bonus question: Would I be better off: a/ Getting mine reconditioned (assuming it's possible)? b/ Getting a replacement from E-Bay? c/ Buying an aftermarket shock? I'm currently leaning towards 'b' AND then later 'a', which will give me a spare... Thoughts? P.S. WOW!!! EIGHT months later! I like the V-Strom, but man, I miss my Thunderace, this needs sorting out soon for the good weather! lol I think I'm gonna run the V-Strom over winters and the Ace for the nice months from now on...

The obvious answer would be a duff battery. But you'll want to check for shorts too... P.S. Check the main earth.

In a situation like this, E-Bay is your friend...

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Not that I know anything about this, but... It's got to be an immobiliser problem, the key isn't actually present, so the immobiliser won't be disabled.

I've got Michelin Road 5 Tyres on my Thunderace and I love them. You'd have to check if they do them in your size though... But on further inspection, there appears to be a Michelin Road 6 now which has improved even more!!!