Center stand is used 99 99/100's of the time here.......
It is best to think that, but extremely unlikely. I have the same bike and it hasn't fallen over without me on it in 38 years.I'd much rather think it was the wind.
Thanks for that tid-bit of knowledge brother. I had not considered that for straightening a bent shaft before.That Peyronie part of the blinker can be salvaged in a pinch. Unscrew it and place it between two pieces of soft wood and hammer away, using the wood to bend the shaft but not damage the threads. Probably wouldn't work for Bill, though there may be a few that would like to try.......
Thanks for that tid-bit of knowledge brother. I had not considered that for straightening a bent shaft before.
You should replace it at least every other year. (Unless you like working on brakes.)I suppose new brake fluid in the front is in order.
I do indeed want to upgrade to SS brake line.Even though the entire front brake system was new on my TX when I bought it (from master cylinder to caliper) I replaced both rubber lines with black covered stainless steel lines. Huge difference! I just take in the original to my local hydraulic lines/hose shop, and they make them up for me with the exact fittings and way less expensive than ordering special motorcycle parts online.
That was a concern of mine, being no fan of stupidly small peanut-like tanks that go with the factory custom look.I went back to relook at several other thread and see where I made the mistake on thinking my tank is bigger. I also see where some have used the tank from XS750s and 850s to get more fuel. While I like the look of this little OEM tank, I'd like to know what bigger sized tanks will fit the bike. I'd like to get up to 5 gallons if there is one out there. Any options readily available?
I had my spare keys cut by a vendor on eBay who does motorcycle keys, I just sent him my key number and he cut keys for both my wife's CJ360 and my XS. They both work very well. Store name is cyclekeysonline ( link to the web store). They are $10.99 +shipping each.After hunting from my Triumph key yesterday morning (I have a spare for it), I decided I need to have a second key cut for Buzzy. I only have a single OEM key for it now. I spent a full hour on the phone this afternoon before I found a locksmith who has Yamaha keys and has an actual shop I can go to. Most of the locksmith around here are mobile shops and will only come to you of course with a service fee for mileage. One quoted me at $85 for a visit to me and would not allow me to bring the key to him. Holy bank breaking thieves Batman!