What to do first?

[FJmonkey]

Ken, most that have posted about switching from dino to full synth have bad effects at first. Clunky shifts, slipping clutch etc... these have been reported as early issues, as the miles get put on the issues smooth out and all is well. I had issues when going from semi-synth to full, and the issues smoothed out after a few tanks of fuel. You must have picked some magic oil, the 2nd gear issue only gets worse when you push it, not better.... I wonder if switching to the right oil, I can lose my beer gut?

[yamaha fj rider]

Ken, most that have posted about switching from dino to full synth have bad effects at first. Clunky shifts, slipping clutch etc... these have been reported as early issues, as the miles get put on the issues smooth out and all is well. I had issues when going from semi-synth to full, and the issues smoothed out after a few tanks of fuel. You must have picked some magic oil, the 2nd gear issue only gets worse when you push it, not better.... I wonder if switching to the right oil, I can lose my beer gut?

Maybe time to start making Monkey Light Brew? Maybe you can develop a zero calorie brew. You would make millions, Monkey Brew sold world wide. I think you are trying to take over.  Keeping my eye on that Monkey. 

Kurt   

[keand3]

Well what can i say, i did change the oil on a friday and got lucky.... Ehh!?!   Oil wise that is....

Don't know how this happend but the 2nd gear is much better then before. Magic oil perhaps? As you say with the early issues, i did expect them, but they nevere came. Still haven't experienced them yet. Will be takibg the old girl for a spinn to night into the kookaloo zone to check again...

Anyway, i will not complain, since this might help me keeping the cost down for the rebuild next week.


Kurt, you never know what to expect from a red power ranger with a monkey wrench... 

Cheers

[FJmonkey]

Maybe time to start making Monkey Light Brew? Maybe you can develop a zero calorie brew. You would make millions, Monkey Brew sold world wide. I think you are trying to take over.  Keeping my eye on that Monkey. 

Kurt   

I will be bringing a sample of my German wheat beer to the WCR, not sure if its light, 4% alcohol by weight, but very tasty... Can't bring too much as I am riding up.

[yamaha fj rider]

Maybe time to start making Monkey Light Brew? Maybe you can develop a zero calorie brew. You would make millions, Monkey Brew sold world wide. I think you are trying to take over.  Keeping my eye on that Monkey. 

Kurt   

I will be bringing a sample of my German wheat beer to the WCR, not sure if its light, 4% alcohol by weight, but very tasty... Can't bring too much as I am riding up.

I was hoping you would bring some. Looking forward to the rally. Hope Randy can make it even if he can't ride, maybe he can just chill for awhile.  Drink some of that Monkey Brew that will fix him up, good as new.   

Kurt 

[Dan Filetti]

I wonder whether it was the second gear issue at all?  Perhaps it's the some-times confused, chain and sprocket issue?

Just a thought.

Dan

[keand3]

I wonder whether it was the second gear issue at all?  Perhaps it's the some-times confused, chain and sprocket issue?

Just a thought.

Dan

Well just got back from a late drive. And i can indeed confirm that the 2nd gear issue is there. But only when i suddely open the throttle wide open. When i ease the throttle and let the bike work it goes fine.
When i push it not so much.

CHeers
Ken

[keand3]

Will be replacing my fork oil soon, and have a question regarding mesurement of oil level.
If I understand the Haynes manual, I shoild meadure 169mm form top of fork and down to top oil level?

Cheers
Ken

[Arnie]

Yes, according to Haynes that's correct.
However, I've found my forks work better with the oil level set to 130-140mm.  This is with the fork fully compressed and the springs OUT.

Arnie

Will be replacing my fork oil soon, and have a question regarding mesurement of oil level.
If I understand the Haynes manual, I shoild meadure 169mm form top of fork and down to top oil level?

Cheers
Ken

[keand3]

Thanks Arnie.

Tried to get a hold of a 27mm hex key today, but it seems like this is an size non of the common tool dealers her carry.
Had to order through eBay.

Cheers
Ken

[rktmanfj]

Thanks Arnie.

Tried to get a hold of a 27mm hex key today, but it seems like this is an size non of the common tool dealers her carry.
Had to order through eBay.

Cheers
Ken

You could get the tool that FJMonkey makes for that.

Or just use a BFH and hammer a 5/8" socket over the threads of an 18mm bolt.

[keand3]

You could get the tool that FJMonkey makes for that.

Or just use a BFH and hammer a 5/8" socket over the threads of an 18mm bolt.

Thanks for the tip. I might try it out, thanks.

Cheers
Ken

[rktmanfj]

Or just use a BFH and hammer a 5/8" socket over the threads of an 18mm bolt.

Thanks for the tip. I might try it out, thanks.

Cheers
Ken
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That one has been around for a long time... I think maybe David R came up with it.

The rear axle nut is also 27mm, IIRC.  Some guys have used it.

[Arnie]

27mm hex is close enough to 1 1/8" to use that size allen (hex) key.
  OR
The nut for a 3/4" bolt is 1 1/8" and will also work.

However, these SAE sizes may not be readily available in Norway.

Arnie  

[keand3]

Got my 27mm hex key in today, so the forkoil will be change sometime later today