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Both great points. I've had mild success changing one and not the other but like you said, sprockets aren't terribly expensive. I'll work on that link a little more and see if it frees up. I am going out for drinks after work so I didn't ride today. I'll take a shot when I get home and post...

I took the bike out for a 30 mile ride last night and I swear I could "hear" or "feel" the slapping noise more. I'm 99% sure this was in my head because you all put that in there :D I checked the chain slack and still within tolerance. I did notice that the chain was starting to get gummy...

Bought it used with 14900 on it. No idea when chain was changed...if at all. It has 16.5k on it now. I personally have cleaned it every 200 miles or so since I have had it. I checked my slack and I am within tolerance...if anything a little tight (ruler says 1.8"). I will just get a new...

Thanks. Rear sprocket looks good but I'll check the front. It was a Ma & Pa shop that I trust implicitly so I would think slack/alignment was done correctly. I'll double double check slack tonight though. Wouldn't tightening the chain alleviate this? What kind of oil? I'm guessing not...

Greetings. I noticed a “pulse” through my foot pegs a month ago and am having a hard time figuring out what it is. Symptoms: 1) Happens only when clutch is in 2) Happens above 20 MPH 3) Feels like a “click” or a “pulse” in the pegs. At 25 MPH, it happens “about” one per second. 4) Does...

I've had mixed results with the tank. On my first bike, my jeans would rub just enough off to slightly discolor them. Not sure if they were the jeans or the application. On my second bike, it was fine. However, where the seat meets the tank will always rub off.

I've done forks, fairings, 22" rims for my truck, my daughter's helmet, and lots of random stuff (friend's legs when he passed out in front of a camp fire). First set of forks I used three even coats. Second set of forks had five coats. If you have never used plastidip before, just be patient...

Not taking it the wrong way. But I wouldn't necessarily say my reasons are "wrong". I've wanted a R1 for a decade. The guys I grew up with rode/ride R1s and R6s. I haven't bought one because college, family, mortgage, etc were more important. Why I want one *now* is because this specific R1 is...

Wow! Thanks for the replies and comments everyone. I was out of internet range most of the weekend so just following up now. The main reason I want the R1 is that the deal is pretty solid. I know that eventually I'll move onto the R1 but maybe that time is not now. My insurance isn't...

I should probably call the insurance agent to see how much a R1 would be first. If its more than my truck payments, I'm out!

My friend is selling his 2005 R1 for a ridiculously low amount. I know the bike's history and it is in perfect shape. However, my wife is concerned (understandably) about me moving to a liter bike with only two seasons down. I would not consider myself a novice/noob but I would not consider...

At the RR? Yes. At 5k I am at 14.7 volts.

OK I was way off. At idle I am at 14.34V. Good?

revving as opposed to holding the RPM? Ok, I'll check when I get home since I did the install on my lunch break.

Update on this: Finally got the correct battery (Yuasa 12B) and let it sit on the correct charger (Battery Tender) for almost 24 hours. I got it in the bike and started it. First off, wow! What a difference! Second: I checked the voltage on the RR. At idle, I was around 12.5 ish. I...

Question: The PO had the Power Commander wired directly to the battery. Had an inline fuse. I haven't checked it yet to see if it blew but did I damage the PC? FYI: Sears as the Battery Tender Plus for $29.99 right now. Pretty good deal. LINK

Or should I go buy a Battery Tender?

OK now that I am looking at this post from a pc, I get it :) Went to Walmart and got a battery and 8/2 charger. (8 amp charge and 2 amp trickle). Will this work?

So...my RR connector doesn't look like your pic.

Well I figured the battery was shot last week when it discharged in about 10 minutes with the head light on so I am planning on replacing that. Then we'll test to see if I fried the RR. Is this the RR I would need to replace it with? Are OEM batteries AGM? Either way, I'll scrub the tank good...