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Thanks everyone for the quick replies and help I really appreciate it, I've started taking stuff off. I found looking back at bd's old posts about the mod insanely helpful, for this and just to better understand the wiring situation upfront in general . The dual to single headlight wiring made...

So essentially all I'm doing here is continuing the green wire on the harness connector to the unused pin on the headlight connector, The bd mod looks great for a clean oem style install but since that was over a decade ago and not available, I'm going to do it the hack quick and dirty way and...

Thanks for the reply. You're right, I just meant if I'm removing all the stuff to check the valves it will be a good time to easily do the plugs. I'm unsure if they're original. There's a good chance they are unless the PO was really on top of maintenance. Any other ideas about this? I saw some...

Well the job is done, I have large hands and it was surprisingly very annoying trying to get the back bolt in while keeping the gasket lined up. I'm not even sure it is but it doesn't seem to be leaking, yet. Overall I probably wasted my time, my old tensioner released fine, the bike is a...

Ride more. ;)

Haha oh wow, South Africa! Yes, I would think you're right.

Location? Got a couple take offs in nice condition I'd sell for cheap

Q3+ is my favorite tire right now. They last very decent considering the grip they have.

Wait, pull what plugs out? To be clear I was never intending on taking the valve cover off, that was just brought up so I wasn't ever planning on that. :) I guess its the ultimate safest method to actually look at your timing, but its overkill. Maybe if this was a 1/1 1965 Formula 1 V12 motor...

Thanks, you guys are legends. I'm not worried about the job its self, just wanted some specialized advice for this bike and knew I would learn some specific tips by asking the vets. I have been building dirtbike engines for a number of years, this was my first timing owning a 4 cylinder bike...

Just found this post, I've been reading all the general search results from cam chain tesnioners. Seem my concern is addressed in this, and that a new cct comes with a plastic tab holding the tensioner fully retracted until its bolted on. Makes a lot of sense because otherwise it would be quite...

Okay another question, what is the proper technique for actually mounting it? Do you fully retract the rod while mounting, then let it go out after its bolted on so it extends the proper amount? I'm trying to imagine how I will hold the screwdriver on the inside screw (to hold the rod retracted)...

Wow, nice little screw up by Yamaha in the service manual... It does say to only turn it CCW. Thanks for informing me of this.

Thanks folks. I ordered the side gasket because it was only 9 USD and the tensioner gasket, as well as a new tensioner ($100USD) so that isn't ideal but oh well. I'm assuming the gasket is the "GASKET, OIL PUMP COVER 1" 5SL-15456-01-00 judging by the parts diagram.

Back again cluttering the forum with my random questions as I work on my bike. I'm pretty sure my cam chain tensioner is shot because the cam chain is very loud, doesn't sound pleasant, and I see it's pretty common. Just a lot of clicky clacking noise coming from that side in general. What is...

The light its self will not be an issue, but the lack of high/low switch function would be (unless you find a chill inspector). I don't need to get it inspected luckily, only needs to be done when switching owners and then you're good forever. No plans to sell at the moment. Too fun and cheap...

I just ordered this for now. Should be fine even if both are on according to most who have done it here. Fingers crossed! https://www.amazon.ca/DZG-Motorcycle-Headlight-Conversion-Warranty-1/dp/B07BTTFN1S/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=h4%2Bled&qid=1579145584&smid=A25IT18KNPEAO8&sr=8-6&th=1

I am happy to just buy a H4 LED that can handle both filaments and be done with it if it will be a hassle. I just wanted it working for resale some day to pass the new owner safety inspection repuired by the province. I am very mechanically inclined (building dirt bike motors etc) but...

My reading here has made me realize why I burned out a bulb in less than a month. Using the high beam connector I think I was unknowingly turning on both elements on my bulb and killed it. It happened coming home from picking up food, right when it was getting fully dark out and I was 15 minutes...

Found this nice wiring diagram to help me wrap my head around this a little better. I am currently using the right side connector, so pink-white/black-yellow/white-yellow. At least I'm 90% sure thats the connector I'm using because my headlight is off when the switch is down, and on when the...