Critique the Novice DIY'er's Observations
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Re: Critique the Novice DIY'er's Observations
On the topic of destroying gaskets - if you wipe a thin film of oil onto the sealing surfaces of a paper / fibre gasket, it will still seal but won't adhere to the metal surfaces, allowing it to be removed intact and reused.
1989 3LN1 FZR250R, currently stock.
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TTR Ignition Systems
TCI Repair and Ignition Transistor Upgrade
VRR Adaptor Harness
YZF600 TCI Adaptor
Running Light Fuse Carrier
Re: Critique the Novice DIY'er's Observations
Excellent...thanks for the tip Don!DonTZ125 wrote:On the topic of destroying gaskets - if you wipe a thin film of oil onto the sealing surfaces of a paper / fibre gasket, it will still seal but won't adhere to the metal surfaces, allowing it to be removed intact and reused.
"Upgrades"/ Miscellaneous Ideas Stolen From You Guys
- KnN Air filter
-Yamalube/ filter (I consider this an upgrade based on improved tranny performance from whatever oil PO was using.)
-Pirelli Demon Sport Tourings (110/70/17 front 140/70/18 rear)
-all turn signals yanked (flush mount's for front not ordered yet)
-recessed the brake light
To-Do List (in order of importance/ personal preference)
-520 Quick Acceleration kit (undecided due to long distance commuting)
-flush mounted front turnsignals (direct bolt on)
-mirror replacement (direct bolt on, maybe integrated if I can figure out how to install)
-repair minor fairing cracks, scratches and paint flat black (windshield as well)
-fenderectomy of sorts
-1995 YZF Supersport Tail Conversion (if a reasonable option presents itself)
- KnN Air filter
-Yamalube/ filter (I consider this an upgrade based on improved tranny performance from whatever oil PO was using.)
-Pirelli Demon Sport Tourings (110/70/17 front 140/70/18 rear)
-all turn signals yanked (flush mount's for front not ordered yet)
-recessed the brake light
To-Do List (in order of importance/ personal preference)
-520 Quick Acceleration kit (undecided due to long distance commuting)
-flush mounted front turnsignals (direct bolt on)
-mirror replacement (direct bolt on, maybe integrated if I can figure out how to install)
-repair minor fairing cracks, scratches and paint flat black (windshield as well)
-fenderectomy of sorts
-1995 YZF Supersport Tail Conversion (if a reasonable option presents itself)