It started when I’d roll on the throttle and it would have 5-7 seconds of lag time. It was shooting gas out the tail pipe too. The dyno only registered 20 hp also.
I didn’t get pics of the dirty valves out of the head before cleaning, but here are some taken the day the head came off. (Before and after) This was after 66k of lugging the motor in touring mode and using Super unleaded only about 20% of the time. Luckily all this motor work only cost me 2...
My valves were so dirty at 66,000 miles that they were sticking open. Nels dyno’d the bike at only 20hp. Like Jaxon (Tabasco) stated I babied my motor in touring mode lugging along at low RPM’s
With the help of a mechanic friend, we pulled the head and cleaned the valves. Put everything back...
It’s looking like a few bikes made it out of Japan and are headed this way. Several that put down deposits are getting calls from their dealers to confirm their order. Not sure of any dates yet but that is a good sign!
Loading up the Super Tenere in the Yamahauler for a bit. Heading up to March Moto Madness in Tennessee next month. I keep it inside for long road trips or when I’ll be away from the van on other excursions. Having loaded airplanes with cargo for 20+ years, it’s just like old times securing...
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Come join us in Prineville Oregon the last weekend in May for some fun! So much area to ride, on and off road!
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We plan on a ghost town ride and there are even hot springs to soak in!