OK, I've been doing some searching on this forum, and have already gotten some responses from a prior query regarding vibration reduction, which pointed me to some issues that I did not know of. My 'new' 2012 has +8K miles (I'm the 3rd owner!), and I'm thinking that I may keep it a long time if I can get the modest engine issues sorted out. I have a smaller dual sport, and so my intent for the S10 is as a comfortable street bike that can on rare occasion wander off on a forest road. So no serious abuse has been, or will be, ministered. My only real problem now is vibration in the grips and the footpegs, which I often am not especially aware of but which usually becomes much more noticeable under a heavier load. From reading a number of posts, it sounds like what I should consider doing is:
1) Gen 2 clutch basket
2) Gen 2 handlebar risers
3) ECU reflash (by AVC or ECUUnleashed?). I guess this requires sending the ECU away for servicing?
4) Gen 2 CCT replacement
5) Throttle body sync
I get the impression that the last 2 items are not so critical on a low-mileage bike; maybe I could wait and combine them with the first valve servicing?
I'm not a pro mechanic but have a fair set of tools and have been wrenching my bikes, damn, going on 50 years now. I think the clutch basket replacement should be within the scope of my abilities, if there are no highly specialized tools or procedures involved (I bookmarked what appears to be a very good tutorial about the clutch basket on this forum, and will study that in depth before starting). I think in a post on the sync issue, it was mentioned that the factory manual says that one of the screws (marked white) should not be adjusted (for emission control purposes?), but it really should be adjusted, and so maybe having a Yamaha dealer perform that service would not be such a good idea? That, I have to admit, is not something I've done before. Special tool required?
Sound like I'm on the right track; am I missing anything?
1) Gen 2 clutch basket
2) Gen 2 handlebar risers
3) ECU reflash (by AVC or ECUUnleashed?). I guess this requires sending the ECU away for servicing?
4) Gen 2 CCT replacement
5) Throttle body sync
I get the impression that the last 2 items are not so critical on a low-mileage bike; maybe I could wait and combine them with the first valve servicing?
I'm not a pro mechanic but have a fair set of tools and have been wrenching my bikes, damn, going on 50 years now. I think the clutch basket replacement should be within the scope of my abilities, if there are no highly specialized tools or procedures involved (I bookmarked what appears to be a very good tutorial about the clutch basket on this forum, and will study that in depth before starting). I think in a post on the sync issue, it was mentioned that the factory manual says that one of the screws (marked white) should not be adjusted (for emission control purposes?), but it really should be adjusted, and so maybe having a Yamaha dealer perform that service would not be such a good idea? That, I have to admit, is not something I've done before. Special tool required?
Sound like I'm on the right track; am I missing anything?
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