Yes, it happens all the time. That's why it's handy to have a buddy to wrench/work on things with you. Sometimes having another set of eyes/ears/hands can point out the obvious that you're missing.
I used to be a forum owner and admin for 8-10 others. People stopped using PC's and Laptops to access the internet and started using phones. Most forums were NOT phone friendly and were slow to adapt/change. People now/today don't want to search/scroll through a forum thread 4000 posts deep...
I can't find anything in the Owners Manual (granted I skimmed) about the replacement interval on the Cam Chain itself. I'm up to 112,xxx miles and it's starting to clatter a bit. I figure it's probably due for a Cam Chain replacement and a Cam Chain Adjuster replacement.
Anyone know the...
I had the same problem...random misfire. It turned out to be my #3 plug boot was loose. I'd snap it down, and it would get loose again. Once i replaced it...problem didn't come back.
WTB Gen1 Stock Exhaust Header/Collector
My #1 (or is it #4) pipe has a goodly sized dent it in. It was like that when I bought it. I don't want to spend the $$$ for a aftermarket header/exhaust system as I like it quiet.
So, anyone have one available? Preferably around the So-Cal...
Rebuild options
There are 2 kits.
There's the K&L 18-5189 which is a rebuild kit (float valve, float valve seat, o-ring for fuel air mixture screw, o-ring/seal for the float bowl mating surface, o-ring for the main jet and a o-ring for the cap that covers slide valve). It can be bought...
Here is URL for sale catalog
https://www.hindle.com/pdf/Blow_Out_Sale.pdf
2001-2005 YAMAHA FZ1 FAZER LOW FRONT SECTION/FULL SYSTEM (2”) YF1000SS $299.95
(MUFFLER SOLD SEPARATELY 18" or 20" with 2" opening muffler recommended)