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    Sticky: Just saw this, I'll definitely purchase on...

    Just saw this, I'll definitely purchase on payday. I also want to add I work in IT and can help with technical issues if ever needed. I Specialize in working with Linux servers but can help with...
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    Awesome thanks. I was trying to explain why the...

    Awesome thanks. I was trying to explain why the bike was running rough and thought that might be related. I just flushed the engine and primary oil and it seems to be running much better. Doesn't run...
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    Thanks for the advice everyone! At $15 for the...

    Thanks for the advice everyone! At $15 for the trailer rental at uhaul I don't think I'll be joining that club anytime soon.

    I did what everyone suggested and it's helped immensely. I had my gf...
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    Thanks for the quick replies! Sorry I meant to...

    Thanks for the quick replies! Sorry I meant to circle just to the right of that vent tube which would correspond with lunatics case sealant assessment. I wasn't sure what that tube was so thanks for...
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    Is this a gasket coming out?

    Hey everyone, was hoping to get a bit of advice on an issue I'm noticing.

    I started tracking a possible oil leak but tightened the oil pump and everything seemed ok. It's starting to cool off...
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    Holy crap thanks everyone!! I just got back from...

    Holy crap thanks everyone!! I just got back from a two hour ride trying to get more acquainted. At some point I'd like to look as badass as the pics above but I'll take my time :) I took as much...
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    Embarrassing beginner question

    I've contemplated posting this for a bit because I'm a bit embarrassed to say. I'm nervous about opening the throttle too much. This is my first year riding and started off on a Cb500 for a couple...
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    Hey there! I use mine as a city commuter, ride it...

    Hey there! I use mine as a city commuter, ride it every day around town. Only downside I can find so far is how hot my ass and junk get when stuck in rush hour traffic. Once I'm moving I usually...
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    I figured I should update. So far it looks like...

    I figured I should update. So far it looks like the bolts holding the oil pump together came loose. I used the torque wrench to tighten all the ones I could get to and the leak seems to be gone.
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    I'm not sure with your windscreen, mines the tall...

    I'm not sure with your windscreen, mines the tall one but I removed it too. It's a bit windier but I like it, I found some plastic covers to block the holes and life's good.
  11. Thread: mapping xb12x

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    How did you modify the mounts? Is there a link...

    How did you modify the mounts? Is there a link with pics you found? I just tossed mine on top of the cylinder thing and the connectors don't make contact but I'm noticing wear where the corner of the...
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    I'm doubtful it is but seems to be a common cause...

    I'm doubtful it is but seems to be a common cause of leaking a bit higher up. Itd be our third time watching it :) did not expect it to be as good as it is.
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    I doubt they've been changed but I did see that...

    I doubt they've been changed but I did see that posted and took a look. Everything looks really dry above that area there isn't even anything dropping on the exhaust. I finally got the spark plug...
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    Yup 09 about 14300 km got it at 13k about a month...

    Yup 09 about 14300 km got it at 13k about a month ago. Other side is completely clean and looks ok. Thanks for the advice I'll do it this weekend!
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    Oil leak coming from cover??

    Hey y'all,

    Just looking for some input if I'm on the right track or not. I noticed what seemed to be some oil back where the blue circle is a few weeks ago. I figured it might be coming from that...
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    Apparently it smooths out the throttle at low...

    Apparently it smooths out the throttle at low speed. Forgive me if I'm wrong lunatic could probably give the correct answer. It seems the engine is not the best grounded which can cause misfires?? Or...
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    As a new rider I noticed the same thing. Running...

    As a new rider I noticed the same thing. Running a ground cable from the ignition coil to battery frame ground helped smooth things out a bit in the low gears.

    I'm 5'9 I can only touch my toes if...
  18. You're right thanks! It took a whole minute to...

    You're right thanks! It took a whole minute to fix. I keep forgetting I have the service manual and it reminds me why I bought it.
  19. Never mind I do suck at searching. It's the oil...

    Never mind I do suck at searching. It's the oil pressure switch wire. Now I have to figure out how to reconnect.
  20. I don't think this wire should be hanging like this...

    Hey guys,

    So far this community has been a huge help but I'm not sure how to search for a solution to this problem. If anyone can point me to a link in the right direction it would be greatly...
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    So I've looked at this post a couple times but...

    So I've looked at this post a couple times but didn't feel qualified to post. For some reason I feel differently now. I purchased an 09 xt a few weeks ago. Been riding every day rain or shine to go...
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    Is it safe to assume it fits an 09 xt?

    Is it safe to assume it fits an 09 xt?
  23. Thread: spark plugs

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    Thanks for the advice everyone. I got another...

    Thanks for the advice everyone. I got another buddy at work that agreed to help me with it next weekend. I wanted to do it this weekend but those exact plugs are impossible to find local, I can only...
  24. Thread: spark plugs

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    Thanks for the advice. I understand your point...

    Thanks for the advice. I understand your point and have done a decent amount of work on my cars. Ever since I screwed that up 15 years ago I've avoided doing spark plugs myself. I guess my only real...
  25. Thread: spark plugs

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    I don't want to kick a dead horse but I just...

    I don't want to kick a dead horse but I just called my local hd mechanic and he laughed at me when I asked how much they would charge to swap the plugs. He said I should do it myself but the only...
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