On Wed, 9 Aug 2000, Brandon wrote:
Yes, all is being equal. BUT...as we know, the advancement of textiles
has changed that particular dynamic as we all know. Otherwise, all the
cars at NASCAR would still be using skinny little tires. This discussion
has been around at least once or twice. Do
Has anyone had any experience with this stuff good or bad ? It sounds
interesting and being the curious person I am just had to ask.
http://www.cyclelogic.cc/products-frame.html
Darren
Due to the fine weather over here (the Netherlands) the catalyser part of my
exhaust system is falling to pieces.
A new one will cost me about $1200,- overhere , so my question is dus it
need a catalyser and if so is there somebody in the neighberhood (Belgium
Germany Nethelands Luxenbourg)who
Just had a call from AJ at Yamaha USA. He told me that my motorcycle is
consuming oil because the valve guides are worn.
The bad new is that he says that is "normal" wear after 50,000 miles, and
won't be covered under warranty !!!
Is this normal ?
Did this happen to any of you guys ?
Any
I've used Golden Specto in my 93 since it was new. It now has 60K on it and doesn't
use a drop of oil !
Maybe there is something to that synthetic oil argument !
Jason
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 out of the
expansion drain hose of the water reservoir. It happened not just when hot
out and stuck in traffic. the fans were coming on. we lost not only the
The other more mechanically inclined individuals will no doubt correct me if
I'm wrong, but if you valve guides or seals are worn, your oil consumption
will occur during engine braking or deceleration. You will see blue smoke
abundantly flowing from the exhaust during this time. If you're burning
I'll pick on your observation, Roberto. All else
being equal, rider mass will NOT affect stopping
distance. The more the mass to stop, the more the
downforce this mass has and thus increases traction
available to stop. This continues until you overpower
the brakes or blow-up the tires.
Gts accessories for sale- scottoiler touring model.PIAA driving lights , bra kit, new
dunlop front
tire, more to come .contact me off list.Thanks Chris
On Wed, 9 Aug 2000, Motorcycle wrote:
I am open to thoughts on this because it is beyond me. even with the fans on
full time should the water be expanded out from the reservoir?
Mike,
This sounds like a classic case of a blown head gasket. Gasses from the
combustion chamber enter the water
He'll also have pretty little rainbows in whatever he drains his oil into.
Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC
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Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 // '93 Yamaha GTS1000
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From: Michael Weaver [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
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Valve guide and stem seal wear also tends to give you the tell tale puff
of smoke when you start it after sitting awhile.
Darren
it has happened on GTS and in Europe they say the use that we see at 20,000
miles is normal. all oil use is normal according to every Yamaha shop I have
talked to in about 6 countries. and the wearing of the rings, valve guide or
whatever is normal to these guys.
Mike Coan
www.warmnsafe.com Home
I had the shop outside Paris remove the insides. if the outside of yours is
falling apart then have some one cut it and remove the innards of the cat
but leave the walls. then solder to back together and solder fill the holes
in it.
Mike Coan
www.warmnsafe.com Home of the Heat-troller
Christopher,
How much do you want for the scott
oiler?
Tom Czerniak
Christopher Caputo wrote:
Gts accessories for sale- scottoiler touring model.PIAA driving lights , bra kit,
new dunlop front
tire, more to come .contact me off list.Thanks Chris
Here is the status on the bidding, if you got a confirmation for something
and it is not in here correctly, please let me know. When you send a check,
please include a note to remind me what you are getting so I don't make a
mistake.
- Corbin Seat - many inquiries but no takers yet!
- GIVI
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
So according to them, we have to open the engine every 20,000 miles
Talk about reliability. For the first time I am considering selling my GTS,
one thing is for sure, it's my last Yamaha.
Richard
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Michel
I do not think the GTS needs the catalyser to run. The fuel injection
should compensate for the reduced backpressure if you take it off. But it
may not be legal to run without it. (it wouldn't be for me although I could
get away with it)
The catalyser should be stainless steel, at
KEvin
True except the catalyst will clean up most of it so you won't see it untill
it gets really gross.
Bill
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From: Kevin Hawkins [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Date: Wednesday, August 09, 2000 2:55 PM
Subject: RE: Yamaha's warranty
Mike
Is the water pump working? IF not you just have a thermal syphon system,
which will not work very well. The antifreeze in the engine will overheat,
even though the stuff in the radiator is OK. Once you start boiling the
coolant in the engine the steam will force antifreeze out of the
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