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    Brake lever travel

    Flush the brake fluid and grease the slide pins with a light layer of grease. I had the same problem, lever felt nice and sharp when I was at a stop but as soon as I moved, it went soft. Greasing the pins helped the most.
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    How to find an ignition controlled positive wire?

    Take a multimeter and back probe a couple connectors that are known to turn off with the key. If its a switched power source it will go from 12v to 0v with the key.
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    Neutral switch

    Remove the right side black plastic panel under the seat. On the block should be a metal prong. That is the neutral indicator switch. Make sure it is plugged in since its easy to knock off. Been there :p
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    Replaced fork seals but still see fork oil on the fork.

    Did you apply grease to the inside of the seal to allow it to slide down the tube without rolling?
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    Replaced fork seals but still see fork oil on the fork.

    Damaging a seal is really easy. Well actually damage isnt the right word as rolling the seal is what it really is. Did you thoroughly inspect the fork for any nicks or scratches when you replaced the seals? How was the original seal damaged? Torn? Worn? Scratched? Knowing why the original seal...
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    FS stock parts

    Is the exhaust the full thing or just the chopped portion from adding your viper can? I can also take anything else. Always could use spare parts lol
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    Odd coolant color

    Its the color of Yamaha coolant. Comes from factory like that. Probably a form of Super Long Life Coolant.
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    An idiot own me money.

    I have two covers both from Nelson rigg. Falcon Defender 2k and Deluxe cover. Ones much nicer than the other but I use the crappier one as my backup. I recommend both. Anywho my point is get yourself a new cover and get a backup and keep it stored away for the next time this happens. Doesnt have...
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    Need help removing a mangled oil filter

    What I use at my job is a combination of a filter clamp and filter pliers depending on the location and clearances. I prefer the clamp but the pliers work flawlessly too. Also make sure you put a thin layer of motor oil (or silicone grease since I find it works better) on the Oring before you...
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    Help! She won't start!

    Are you fast charging the bike or trickle charging it? Maybe try jump starting it to see what happens. All the cold weather lately is hard on batteries and the really thick oil that is recommended for our bikes doesnt help the situation :D
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    Sticky ignition switch

    Spray some dry lube such as graphite into it. Should fix the problem.
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    bike redlines at 1/4 - 1/2 throttle ?

    Is this your first manual transmission? Its a really short and torquey gear. Only takes a small bit of throttle to accelerate is the lower gears and it doesnt take much to reach redline.
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    Odd Electrical Issue Any Ideas

    It sounds like one of the electrical connections, like the ignition switch, is either not secure or going bad. This would be something for a real mechanic to work with since electrical issues are small and need some good knowledge and if something goes wrong you could be out a bike.
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    Rider Down.

    Damn! That sucks! Really is a good thing you were wearing your gear! Hope you get better soon and can get back on the horse. Just curious, were you wearing a full face? If so, howd you lose your front teeth?
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    Air in brake system

    They guy that told you need a special machine is trying to sell you the service. There is a special machine that makes the process easier and a one man job but doesnt do it better or perfectly. Google how to bleed brakes and make sure you put a tube on the bleeder so you can direct the fluid...
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    Burning oil

    Theres a difference between a steam cloud and coolant burning smoke. Steam would look like what comes out the tail pipe on a cold morning. Coolant is a white smoke like what smokers exhale and doesnt dissipate super quick.
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    Burning oil

    White smoke is coolant burning not oil. Oil burns blue smoke and too much fuel makes black smoke.
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    Bearing Issue?

    What kind of noise is it? Is it a squeak, grind, tick, knock? Different noises mean different things in the same location. Need more info or maybe a video. Also, slowly ride the bike with a friend walking along with you listening to the bike as it moves to better locate the noise.
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    Exaust

    Sorry. Dont think there is anyone here that makes exhausts! :p

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