Guys,
When replacing the brake pads, is it really necessary to replace those
spring clips or support pads (as Yamaha calls them)
The price for this simple spring clip is $22 for the front brake!
And, thats at PowersportsPro.
By the way, the service manual also recommends replacing the broke hoses
That's how I've always done it Henry. Gotta tel you though, next time I
might just seal that hole and forget about the silly hose. I've never
had fuel spillage in there.
Hugh
> If you pull the entire metal elbow out of the rubber catch pan that fits
> around the gas cap, I think you'll find ge
This place has a complete listing for the EBC's
http://www.momentum-mc.com/products/ebc/
as well as
http://www.accwhse.com/ebc.htm#Brake%20pads
The latter having slightly better prices.
The part numbers are FA88HH for the rears and FA191 for the fronts.
They don't have the HH (sintered) compos
Hey Mike,
Nope, it was the hose from the steering tube boot.
The one you're describing is a thin one and I've had lots of fun
disconnecting and re-connecting it in the past :)
Take care,
Hugh
Motorcycle wrote:
>
> it maybe the hose that goes from the gas overflow area of the top cowling to
> th
Is that necessarily a good idea? :)
"nicholas.threader" wrote:
>
> Try EBC HH pads for the rear , its like having a front
> brake on the rear wheel.
Thanks Nick,
You were correct, my mystery hose has been reconnected to the steering
tube boot.
Actually the pic I found in the Steering Head Inspection section shows
it clearer.
Anyway, problem solved.
Take care,
Hugh
"nicholas.threader" wrote:
>
> Hi Hugh,
> We are 4 pages out from each other.
Nick,
Page 3-35 of my service manual describes how to change the oil
filter.
Its possible we have different printings.
Please tell me what section you found the information in.
I already put the plastic back on after tie wrapping the loose hose.
I'm gonna have the plastic back off in a couple o
ok, this is one for you guys that have pulled your airbox.
Today I removed the airbox and did the K&N filter replacement
etc.
I will have detailed pics of the finished job available shortly.
Anyway, there seems to be a mystery hose that I found sitting
there on the right hand side of the
Sounds to me like your dealer is giving you incorrect pricing info.
Get the part numbers from the online microfiche (if you don't already
have them) and get a quote from
http://order.powersportspro.com/oempartsearch.asp
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>Oh boy!Who is saying that GTS air filters a
You don't need to switch Henry, your email is nice and legible :)
"Henry S. Winokur" wrote:
> Pegasus may be good for you, but I'm not inclined to use any email client
> (I've been there,done that & hated it) that doesn't do what Outlook does for
> me (keeps my contact list, emailer, calendar, an
mp to the bottom of the throttle bodies. You'll
> think you've got a tiger in your tank when you've finished, cause the growl
> is awesome! At a recent track day, several people commented
> enthusiastically about the sound.
>
> - Original Message -
> From:
I'm going to undertake removing the airbox and stock air filters and
go with K&N's.
Looking at the service manual they say to remove the fuel tank
before hand so I can remove the front fuel tank mount. Is that step
really necessary. I've opened the airbox in the past to replace the
OEM filters
true Henry but there are two annual "acceleration periods" in the
process.
1)Bike Week
2)Biketoberfest
:)
Hugh
"Henry S. Winokur" wrote:
> The only problem with the Darwinian Process, is that it is so slow.
> :)
>
> Regards,
>
> Henry S. Winokur
> 94 GTS1000, AMA, MRF, MD/MSF Certified Instr
I must have missed that discussion about HTML email during my recent
absence.
I've never heard of a server that won't allow plain text email to be
sent but only HTML.
I was under the impression that the format of the email was up to the
client.
And, from what I can see by looking at the headers of
I forgot to add that the State of Florida in a moment of infinite wisdom
repealed the helmet law back in July. So now we have the Darwinian
process in full effect down here :)
"Henry S. Winokur" wrote:
> Hugh, you need to talk to an officer in your jurisdiction. I'll go out on a
> limb and bet t
Henry,
Here in South Florida, most of em can't even spell. :)
Besides I only wear Arai, my suggestion was for those that wanted to
wear European lids with no D.O.T. approval.
Hugh
"Henry S. Winokur" wrote:
>
> > Just get some small Avery circular stickers and print D.O.T. on them
> > with your
Just get some small Avery circular stickers and print D.O.T. on them
with your PC and put one one the outside of the helmet and one inside on
the shell.
Like a cop is really gonna know if its real or not :)
Hugh
"Crisler, Jon" wrote:
>
> So Roger, if your state, or a state you ride in, has a ma
Thanks for the input Kevin,
I suppose then with 36,000 miles on my bike still having the original
pads isn't that much of a concern.
Do you think that the fact of the OEM pads being sintered gave your
rotor that "well worn" look? Mine has a reasonable amount of striation
marks as well.
Hugh
"H
Kevin,
Thanks for the input, I have 3 questions for you please.
1) Have you had the same set of EBC's on your bike for 4 years?
2) What kind of mileage did you get out of the OEM's before replacement?
3) If you haven't used the same set of EBC's for 4 years, what kind of
mileage did they provid
Hey guys,
What kind of mileage have you been getting out of your front brake pads?
I bought my current GTS about 2 1/2 years ago (a 93) with about 6000
miles on it. Now it has 36,000 miles and looking at the wear indicators
on the front brak, I see there is still plenty of room between them and
th
Why all the fuss? Just buy a helmet with both stickers and worry about
more important things :)
The rider's head size and shape has a lot to do with it too. Arai's
helmets come in two types of shapes so finding a model that fits is
easier than most brands. They make "long oval" and "round oval" shapes.
The top of the line RX-7RR4 and Quantum/f are "round oval" while the
rest of the line are
Allstate beat Progressive on the GTS?
Dave Morrow wrote:
>
>
> Re: insurance, I found Allstate to have the best rate for my GTS. In fact
> they beat everyone else by a substantial amount. The GTS is the only thing
> I have covered by Allstate.
>
> Dave
> 93 GTS
> Fresno CA.
First of all Jon,
What email client are you using? I'll take a guess and say Outlook.
Whatever it is, its sending email in HTML format which sucks.
I'm pretty sure you can tell Outlook to send email as plain text.
The better alternative is to get Pegasus Mail which besided being
freeware is the be
Henry,
Seems as if we both do similar riding. I'm using Dunlop D-207's 120/70
Front and 180/55 Rear.
I'm getting 8,000 miles out of the rear and 10-12,000 out of the front
before the cupping gets too severe and bar wobble creeps in.
Since you are looking for longer life and excellent wet/dry perf
I have no experience with the Pirelli's but down here in Florida where
it rains quite often, Bridgestone tires are called "Slipstones" I had a
set of BT-57's on my GTS and they sucked in the rain. I'm now on my 4th
set of Dunlop D-207's and swear by them (120/70 front and 180/55 rear)
Since 90% o
Its been so long I forgot what we're recommending for tire pressures.
I'm using 120/70 and 180/55 D-207s (and so should you) :)
Is the correct pressure 38 front and 42 rear? I know I'm close but I'm
simply brainfarting here.
Thanks
Hugh (bowing his head in shame)
Go to http://www.powersportspro.com/ and order the original factory
service manual. Mention the GTS mailing list. I think they'll charge
about $50.00 for it.
Hugh
Chase Kimball wrote:
>
> I am looking for a good repair manual for the GTS. It does not appear
> that Haynes or Clymer publish one.
paramithas wrote:
>
> I'll be in the DC area Monday & Tuesday on business but have both evenings
> open. Anyone interested in hooking up for a beer and GTS talk?
>
> Socialite George
>
No but I'd love a Redskin T-shirt in size XL :)
Head to toe? You mean one of those S&M headpieces with a little zipper
in front of the mouth?
That must look impressive when riding :)
Hugh
grant gall wrote:
>
> Nope, don't wear it on the street. But I do wear leathers head to toe.
>
> Do wear it dirt biking though and it's saved me a couple
Nice translation Brandon.
Did you guys see the before/after pics of this guy's bike after he
painted it red?
Notice the wheels, he has the same corrosion I'm suffering from when he
bought the bike then in the pics of "after a month" his wheels look
brand new.
I wrote him to find out what he did.
Kevin Harrington wrote:
>
> --- Hugh Hamilton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Have any of you GTS owners experienced corrosion of
> > the wheels exhibited
> > as pitting on the polished portions of the wheels?
> >
> snip
> >
> > Thanks,
>
Kevin Harrington wrote:
>
> Oh yeah--lots of corrosion.
>
> I don't think you can remove it easily 'cause it's
> under the clear coat (how it got there no-one
> knows???)
>
> Some of my buds swear by powder-coating--colors and
> clear--seems to last and look good on their rides
> (they may oc
Have any of you GTS owners experienced corrosion of the wheels exhibited
as pitting on the polished portions of the wheels?
I live in South Florida right near the ocean and am afraid that the
salty humid air is beginning to take its toll.
Are there any products out there that will remove the pit
It might be time to replace the radiator cap.
Similar problems on my GTS were instantly solved that way.
Hugh
On 9 Aug 2000, at 14:34, Motorcycle wrote:
> I hope that some one might have an idea about this problem I am having with
> my oldest GTS. we noticed that the radiator was losing water o
The correct K&N filter part number is RU-2450
The code F108G4 is stamped on the bottom of the filter.
Hugh
On 29 Jul 2000, at 20:52, Brian and Jennifer Kearney wrote:
> --=_2673809==_.ALT
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> A while ago, people were talking ab
On 25 Jul 2000, at 9:15, Steve Baglien wrote:
No, that wasn't my point. Since I have both a GTS and a 'Busa I
can attest to the fact that the 'Busa makes the GTS feel like a farm
truck. In fact the 'Busa makes almost any vehicle feel like a farm
truck. Its one incredible machine.
Although I l
Comparing a GTS to a Hayabusa is like comparing Herve
Villachez's penis to John Holme's
Hugh
(working on that SA#)
Yeah,
Screw the Slipstones and put real rubber on your GTS.
Dunlop 207s
> Does anyone on the list have different views?
> atb Nick T
>
>
1 Imperial Gallon (British)= 1.20095 US Gallons
1 US Gallon = .83267 Imperial Gallons
Hugh
(Still awaiting his SA rating from the SA wizard)
On 21 Jul 2000, at 0:19, Robin Gammon wrote:
> Hey guys - what a knowledge base you are! The only thing missing from this
> lot of info is the conversion
Lets see.on-ramps and off-ramps for I-95 and lets not forget
Moroso Motorsports Park or Homestead :)
> > After using a set of Battleaxe's I quickly found out why all the
> > locals here in south Florida call them Slipstones :)
>
> How would they know that ? Other than street corners, ther
I'm on my 3rd set of Dunlop 207's and swear by them.
I use 120/70 up front and 180/55 rear and keep psi 38/42
I get about 7000 miles out of them.
After using a set of Battleaxe's I quickly found out why all the
locals here in south Florida call them Slipstones :)
Hey by the way.I need a SA
My fuel light usually comes on with about 1.5 gallons still in the
tank.
On 20 Jul 2000, at 0:32, Robin Gammon wrote:
> With all this discussion on range; tank capacity; burping and cutting the
> flap .
>
> How accurate is the fuel light? How much fuel is left once it comes on
> full?
> I
It appears my original hunch and Bob's were correct.
I sprayed some WD-40 onto the little plastic plunger coming out of
the clutch switch that's actuated by the clutch lever itself, worked it
back and forth several times and even disconnected the switch
harness and threw in some dielectric gr
The bike's main fuse block is located under the rear tail cowling
behind the seat.
When you remove the seat, you'll see a rectangular box with a
rubber cover over it. I'm sure you'll discover your blown fuse there.\
Although from what you're describing, the problem sounds more
severe than a sim
Bob,
What do you do to fix the problem then? Clean the switch
somehow or simply treplace it?
Hugh
On 19 Jul 2000, at 1:43, gtsbiker wrote:
> I have the same problem once in a while & its always the clutch switch.
> Bob Taylor
> - Original Message -----
> From: "H
Point well taken.
Maybe a blast of WD-40 inside of the switch might help or if worse
comes to worse, I can have it replaced under warranty.
On 18 Jul 2000, at 18:01, nicholas.threader wrote:
> If the bikes in neutral, the bike takes no notice of the side stand switch
> because you
> can't pul
Right here buddy:
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Speedway/4904/PAGES/mfind
ex.htm
On 18 Jul 2000, at 17:55, nicholas.threader wrote:
> Does any one know where the on line parts micro fiche is located ( web
> address ).
> Thanks in advance
>
If the bike is in neutral, it will start whether the sidestand is up or
down.
My problem occurs when trying to start the bike in gear with the
sidestand up and the clutch pulled in. And its only been
intermittant under those conditions.
In neutral, it starts every time regardless of the clutch
Go to http://www.buymotorcycleparts.com/
If you have the part numbers from the online fiche you'll get prices
right online and can all your parts into one shopping cart.
Hugh
On 18 Jul 2000, at 17:15, Robert McIntyre wrote:
> Garrett Welch wrote:
>
> > I have had good luck with www.Cyclepart
What does this sound like to you guys?
This has been happening intermitantly starting today.
Bike is in first gear...sidestand is retracted...clutch lever pulled
inengine kill switch is set to run...press start button...
nada...dead nothing except the various dashboard lights go on
If
S-100 Wheel Cleaner is by far the best I've used, and I've used
them all.
If the wheels are particularly grungy, let the stuff sit on for 15
minutes or so. A bit of elbow grease using a psonge might be
necessary.
Don't use any kind of abrasive cleaner.
On 6 Jul 2000, at 23:47, wghalley wrote:
Roberto,
My condolences go out to you and your family.
Special prayers for Marian that she will make a complete recovery
and to the children to strengthen them during this most difficult
time.
With deep sympathy,
Hugh
Had the same problem. I replaced the harness. My cause was
corrosion in the sockets.
On 3 Jul 2000, at 9:15, Argo, Timothy D. wrote:
> Over the weekend I noticed something I thought a bit odd. Remembering that
> the GTS has 2 tail/brake lights side by side. Both of my tail lights come
> on fi
Most larger dealers stock various replacement foam grips for
sportbikes.
I found a nice set that has a larger diameter than stock and even
larger than the Grab-On grips which are quite comfortable too.
I have no idea who makes the things though. When I stop by that
dealer again, I'll get the na
I've seen the RD 400 mentioned here a couple of times so I thought
I'd bring this to everyone's attention.
My local independant bike shop has a used 1979 RD 400 Daytona
Special for sale.
The bike is white with red stripe and gold lettering.
It has 7018 miles and the engine was recently rebuilt.
Louis,
One of my businesses is building high end PCs for small
businesses and individuals.
If you'd like to contact me off list I'd be happy to make suggestions
to you. Maybe you even want me to build the sucker for you. :)
Hugh
On 27 Jun 2000, at 19:47, Louis Tweed wrote:
> I am going to ord
Only 600 miles in a year? Thats amazing. I do that in 4 days :)
Anyway Stan, get the service manual
Go to this webpage:
http://www.buymotorcycleparts.com/oempartsearch.asp
and Enter LIT-11616-09-22 for the part number.
Thats the old part number for the service manual but it will give you
a pric
If you spun the rear wheel as the bike was on the center stand, the
ABS warning light should be flashing. Is your's continously on?
If its flashing, turning the ignition off and the engine kill switch to off
then both back on should re-set it.
On 26 Jun 2000, at 21:42, John Laurenson wrote:
>
Part number is 4BH-14451-00
http://www.buymotorcycleparts.com has em at $27.50
On 25 Jun 2000, at 15:29, Dave Morrow wrote:
> I'm looking for a part number for the air filters on the GTS. My local dear
> is asking $34.00 for each cartridge. These guys have always treated me
> well, but that p
I've seen the end result of riding "sans" helmet on several
occasions.
Sorry if I appear to be "cold" but its something that I'm pretty
passionate about.
There simply is no excuse.
On 23 Jun 2000, at 8:11, SHAWN PEARSALL wrote:
>
>
> Hey Kevinfirst check in the freezer section!
>
> #2
I'm not cold. The world is cold. Guy is a dope. The gene pool
improves another notch.
Would you knowingly have unprotected sex with an HIV positive
partner? Tell me how riding a bike without a helmet on is any
different.
:)
On 22 Jun 2000, at 13:24, Duane and Mala Sutton wrote:
> Guy is a g
Thanks for the info Richard
I was checking out DIDs website too and their 530 ZVM appears to
be a stronger chain than the 532 as well.
http://www.didchain.com/street.html
On 21 Jun 2000, at 21:31, Richard Lanouette wrote:
>
> --- Hugh Hamilton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
Oh it got out alright :)
>
> I'm sending this twice because I had a computer crash and I'm not
> sure if it got out.
>
overkill to me and isn't
a 530 chain smaller (therefore weaker than a 532?)
On 21 Jun 2000, at 20:34, Richard Lanouette wrote:
>
> --- Hugh Hamilton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > Why bother? If your sprockets are in good shape just
> > get a new
> >
Oh man are you gonna start a long thread here. :)
Let me try to kill it before it starts.
I just replaced my chain.
Yes you can go to a 530 chain but that entails replacing the
sprockets.
Why bother? If your sprockets are in good shape just get a new
532 chain.
They're not exactly the easiest
Bike Week is just nature's way of improving the overall gene pool of
motorcycle pilots.
I always drain my oil with the bike on the sidestand to get as much
of the old oil out as possible. Then I put the thing on the
centerstand before removing the old oil filter. Of course I leave it on
the centerstand when re-filling.
Hugh
On 19 Jun 2000, at 22:33, Jason Kaplitz wrote:
> I cha
Just think of it as the gene pool taking care of itself :)
I actually get a good laugh when I hear a story like this.
On 12 Jun 2000, at 21:41, SHAWN PEARSALL wrote:
> I know I'm opening up a Pandora's box here folks...fact of the matter is I
> don't give crap after my technician had the follow
If its worth $40, its worth $60, in fact its priceless if you don't have
one :)
I still say lets .pdf the damn thing already.
;<<<<<<<<<<
> Happiness is the journey, not the destination.
> AMA#500406ICQ# 1730192
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://gtser.kendra.com
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>
> > --
> > From: Hugh Hamilton[SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Subject:Frame paint
> >
> > Hi guys and gals
> > I noticed a little rust around the footpeg area
> >
> > Hugh
> >
>
I ordered mine from Competition Accessories and I think it was
about 50 bux That was 2 years ago
On 9 Jun 2000, at 14:01, Loss, Joe wrote:
> My local Yamaha dealers are quoting $60 for service manuals not $40-45. Are
> there cheaper places to get them or am I stuck paying the $60?
>
> Cheers J
Hi guys and gals
I noticed a little rust around the footpeg area and I was going to
Dremel and Naval Jelly it off.
Has anyone also done this work?
I'm wondering if there's a particular paint you'd recommend for
touching up those silver areas after the rust is removed that will
m
Here's a little tip that will save a lot of pain.
Before you bring your bike in for service, strip off all the plastic
cowlings yourself and leave them at home.
You can put the assorted screws into marked dixie cups until you
reach the point that you can strip and re-assemble in your sleep.
It
Well said.
I am the proud owner of a legally purchased service manual and I'd
like to purchase one of your .pdf copies when available.
Hugh
On 7 Jun 2000, at 14:08, Louis Tweed wrote:
> I have bought it. I also want a copy on my computer where I can easily cross
> reference. Since I have pur
Considering the extremely small market for GTS service manuals, I
hardly think it will kill Yamaha if the thing is posted on the web in
.pdf format as the microfiche is for the benefit of the owner who
needs to occasionally look at it.
It not like its a Metallica song that has a market poten
I just booked a spur of the moment trip to London next week to see
Iron Maiden in concert there.
Does anyone know if the smaller Krauser bags are available in
England?
A dealer contact would be even better so I don't have to waste time
trying to hunt them down.
Also, are there any accessories
Henry,
I'll make a .pdf copy of the service manual if you'd send me a copy
of your photocopied version.
Of course I'll gladly pay for the photocopies.
Let me know
Hugh
On 5 Jun 2000, at 21:48, Henry wrote:
> Thanks for the offer, Michel, but they are available here for around
> $40-45.00. I a
only
> > discovered it when I was getting a new pair of rubber bands (tires) put on.
> >
> > Enjoy,
> > Garrett Welch
> > <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
to find relates to the fact that in the past Heli's were
> sometimes not in stock for the GTS. With only a few hundred GTS'S in the
> U.S.A. , I am sure the market for Heli bars is somewhat limited.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Alan Tooraen
>
> Hugh Hamilton wr
Please clarify "hard to find"
They're on the web here: http://www.helibars.com/yamaha.html
If you're having trouble finding them on your bike, I strongly suggest
that you immediately hand the keys over to a trusted friend or, for
that matter, hand them over to anyone except yourself. :)
O
Ok, let me try to answer a few of the recent queries.
Heli Bars:
Who needs a picture ? Just buy them, install them and forget
about them. They install exactly like the stock bars and require
absolutely no modifications. They hardly even show and the part
that does looks as good as OEM if not b
d and I'll mail it to you.
>
> MB
> - Original Message -
> From: Hugh Hamilton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2000 8:05 PM
> Subject: Re: service manual
>
>
> > Wanna earn
Wanna earn some HUGE brownie points?
Scan the whole damn thing and make it a .pdf file :)
One other thing. You're using Outlook Express as your emailer.
Please tell it to send mail as plain text instead of HTML.
In my opinion you'd be better off trashing Outlook entirely and using
Pegasus Mail
Instead of just tying the crankase breather haphazard somewhere
to the frame, you should attach one of those little porous stone
filters to the end of it. You can get these at aquarium stores and
also auto supply stores.
This breather tube not only exhales but can inhale as well so you
want th
I thought it might be a one-eyed wonder worm
On 31 May 2000, at 13:33, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> Uh.is a bar snake anything like a lounge lizard
>
>
>
>
hehehe,
I just put a deposit on a Blue 2000 'Busa so at least let me break it
in before I break out the tool kit.
On 30 May 2000, at 18:42, Loss, Joe wrote:
> Well would you mind just quickly swapping the engines over for us this
> weekend and report back how difficult it was...
>
>
>
>
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Anyone have Mike Coan's current email address? Trying to send him a message
> but the address I have must be old as it bounced. Thanks...Bob B.
> ps Please send it to me offlist, Thanks.
>
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