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I synched the carbs, changed the spark plugs, oil + filter and checked the tire pressures. I'm going to take the bike out for a spin tomorrow, no matter what.

Thanks for the tip. It's very possible that the bracket is bent, since it was working ok before carb removal.

Finished the valve adjustment and got the bike running. NaughtyG's guide for valve adjustment was very helpful. The only thing I did differently was that I didn't remove the v-boost servo motor but instead I released the cable from servo and got enough room for valve cover to come out. Still got...

How could you miss it. :) It says Oberbronn very clearly on the tickets page around the Yamaha logo. To be honest it took me for a little while to find it. Oberbronn is in France.

Changed oil and filter and replaced one of the pilot jet screws that was missing a tip. Don't know how the PO has managed to brake it. I found it out when I was executing shotgun to my carbs. I think the broken tip is the main reason why adjusting the pilot screw in that particular carb didn't...

jagco1 2 extra injectors are a cheap price for properly working clutch and brakes. And a happy wife too. :biglaugh:

I changed the fork oil and installed progressive springs. Hopefully in two months time I get to do a little test drive.

If possible find out if the jets are stock or not. Makes the adjusting easier. Here's my remedy when unusual carb issues appear. Take two rags, the thicker the better. Warm the bike. Take off the faux tank cover. Stuck one rag to left air intake. Start the bike. Let it run at 6000 rpm. Stuck the...

If you can't deal with carb issues you bought the wrong bike. Just kidding. Drain the carbs and check if the fuel is clean. I'd change the fuel filter also.

Finally got the time to install the oil pressure gauge. Me worried...naah.

Washed it and did the stock exhaust mod. Now I know the bike is running without looking at the tachometer.:biglaugh:

The PO had installed two chrome skulls on the radiator side covers and those reminded me of my childhood hero The Phantom. So in honour of him I decided to call my bike The Phantom. Also if you've ever read the comics you know that old jungle sayings can easily be adapted to describe Vmax...

Thanks guys. Maybe 14 years was really enough for that o-ring. O-ring swelling could also explain why the cap was not properly attached to the bottom part. It looked like it hasn't been changed by the PO either. I was just surprised to find a different kind of ring from the cap compared...

Changed the thermostat cap o-ring and the hose that connects from the cap to radiator. Now the only marks that my bike leaves to the ground are from rear tire. Noticed that the former o-ring profile was square shaped and the new one was normal round shaped o-ring. Anyone knows what's the...

Changed the coolant and after filling I found a leak from the hose that's attached to thermostat cap. Ordered the o-ring and new hose and going to install them next week. It' only a small drip and doesn't stop riding so I did a temporary fix wit duct tape.

Got it registerated today. The skullduggerer is finally street legal.

Yeah, Schumi showed some spirit there, but I doubt Vettel's going to do the same. Possibly in the last race of the season if he's got big enough lead to quarantee him the championship.

Didn't do anything to the bike, but invited my friend to take a look at it. Just to see the greenish colour in his face when he saw the bike HE always wanted to own. :biglaugh:

Lets's hope they don't punish Webber for giving the finger to Vettel. Hamilton's pitstop to Mclaren was hilarious.

Japanese solution. :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJ1nGxEOGjA I would still rather wear it on my back.