This is just the start of what will probably be a very long post…
Clock resets to 00:00 zero
October 19, 2010The RID clock kept resetting to 0:00 when starting up. I bought a new battery. I kept it on charge every night. I have nothing else on during ignition, e.g. lights. And yet nearly always, the clock kept resetting to 0:00.
Turned out it was the starter motor.
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Starter motor replacement
October 16, 2010I was having serious problems with my bike not starting this week. It would turn over but not start. The starter motor still operated but with 104,000 miles on the clock and suspicions it was an original part, I decided to switch it out and eliminate any question (I got a used one on eBay).
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Indicator turn-signal switch repair
April 5, 2010In the space of about two days, my left-hand indicator/turn-signal switch went from working to non-operational.
According to the literature, none of the combination switches can be serviced! The whole unit has to be replaced at a cost of over $200. PITA! 
I decided to see if I could fix it. Disassembling the combination switch was very tedious (especially since I had no photos or instructions to follow) but I figured it out and solved the problem.
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Battery terminal charger
January 24, 2009I gave in!
In this freezing weather, doing short commutes the battery needs charging up every three or four days. Unlocking the seats, removing them and reaching in to clip the charger to the battery terminals just seemed about three steps too many. I know… I know… pretty lazy. But why go through all that when the charger comes with a battery terminal cable and a quick connector?
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Lighter plug arrived
January 15, 2009The lighter plug adapter arrive today. It’s a nice piece of kit.
CTEK lighter adapter
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Electrical testing tools
January 13, 2009
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Auxilliary power outlets
January 9, 2009When I had the side panels off a few weeks ago I thought I noticed the two auxilliary power outlets were disconnected. Literally, the red wires were shorn off. I should probably have investigated more carefully then, but electrics weren’t my focus then. The power outlet in the front where the radio compartment has no connection wires at all.
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Maintenence 2008-11-29
November 29, 2008Mileage 100,xxx
Battery
- Purchased and charged new battery
- Installed
- Took for 45min test drive
Cylinders
- Leak from left cylinder
- Removed cover, cleaned and refitted
- Caused by loose bolts
Electrical
- Investigated electrical issue – clock cuts out when pressing starter button
- Checked leads from battery to starter
- checked fuses (#3 auxiliary to clock)
Fairing
- Reattached fairing panels and bottom (60 mins)
- Replaced some bolts and fasteners with new
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Maintenence 2008-11-22
November 22, 2008Mileage 100,xxx
Fuel Filter
- Removed fuel tank
- Replaced fuel filter
- reused original clamps
- Inspected whole fuel pump mechanism – filter has small wear mark (not needed to replace)
- Rust on vacuum hoses on outside of tank
Alternator
- Removed alternator cover
- Cut off old belt – split along its length
- Installed new belt (rolled on like bicycle chain)
Oil & Filter Change
- Drained oil
- Removed old oil filter
- Installed new oil filter
- Reused old oil pan plug (new one too big) – would like magnetized
- Refilled with 3.75liters of 10W50 synthetic oil
- Installed new rubber washer on filler cap
Valve adjustment
- Carried out valve adjustment inspection
- All valvles retained adjustment from last week except right exhaust valves
Spark Plugs
- Removed both spark plugs
- Replaced with new
Throttle Body Sync
- Carried out carb balance at idle and just over idle (1,200 – 1,400 per Paul Glaves)
- Adjusted throttle cable balance on right side. Cable locknut frozen – applied anti-seize
Battery
- Had to jump start twice
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Maintenence 2008-11-15
November 15, 2008Mileage 100,xxx
Removed fairings (L&R)
Large scale cleaning – 3 hours
Valve adjustment
- valves considerably out of adjustment
Air filter
- replaced
Throttle Body Sync
- Performed TBS
- Right BBAS frozen. Applied anti-seize. Opened after 48 hours
- Sync’d throttle bodies to zero with Twin Max
Frozen bolts
- alternator cover
- cylinder covers (bottom)
- BBAS – removed and added anti-seize grease
Headlight
- replaced bulb (H7)
Battery
- had to jump start
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