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I have no idea why someone would cut all the wires. Unless he was trying to diagnose a system problem and couldn't find it, gave up and sold you the mess. You could start with a service manual schematic and try to locate all the connections and put them back them back together. Or get used looms...

A couple of things you should check before just futzing with the TPS. When were the carbs last removed and cleaned? Any gas that sits in the carbs will varnish up the jets. Running Seafoam won't get everything clean. A carb bike like this one will need carb service every 3-5 years. Seafoam or...

The 01 gives you a couple of extra ponies. Both look good I wouldn't worry so much about mileage. Go for the one that has had regular service. These engines are known to go 100K plus. Good on you for the black one. Ivan's kit makes the bike much better.

On a bike this old. A few things to get on point. As stated above.. A full brake system rebuild is on order. IF you go OEM you will get all the cups and plunger rods for the front and rear master. Personally, I would use only OEM products which are made in Japan. Aftermarkets can be sketchy from...

I've never named my machines. As they are not sex (M/F). While they can act like both.. they can not love me back as they are machines. Therefore no names.

Nice looking bike

The worst thing you can do is throw money in your bike to diagnose a problem. Get a service manual and begin the diagnoses on what the problem is. Many problems have the same symptoms.

Get some RTV silicone and use that. I would not reuse a paper gasket. Just let it cure for 24hours before riding.

Hard starting- check the ignition switch. Spray some contact cleaner into the keyhole and switch it on and off a few times. Fuel filter clogged? Dead or dying battery? The ignition igniter needs more juice in the battery to keep the spark hot enough to fire. Check the connection to the...

Check the drive cushions inside the rear wheel. You'll need to pull the wheel off, pull off the sprocket to see them. And a word of caution, when you put the whole thing back together, makes sure you torque the nut to the 108 ft pounds that it needs. Don't guess on this little item ( like a...

The ECM's rarely go bad. And they are the most replaced item when it comes to ignition problems. Gen 1 FZ1 , really needs a working EXUP to run right, like you found out. It is a easy item to service too. I grease mine once a year, lube the cables and check the adjustment. I have yet to change...

Every Hayabusa is terrified of you!

I am in the same boat. No spark, good coils, stator tests out OK, pick up tests out OK, grounds good, battery at full charge, safety switches all check out, bought a CDI off Ebay from a bike with 10 K on it, fuel pump relay checks out... I'm out of options at this point and am seriously...

I found this website to be quite interesting on the differences on the Michelin tires. Yes it has some pricing attached to it. Which look much better than any pricing from Cycle Gear or Motorcycle Superstore Michelin Pilot Power Pure, 2ct, Michelin 2 ct, Power 2 ct, Road 3, Michelin Road 3...

$4000 sounds like a lot of money for Gen 1. I agree with YZFriderNY. The newer looking can is just another can. It should have nothing to do with the price. Dealers are going to charge you the max for the bike. Is it going to coming with some sort of warranty? As my brother said when I was...

25800 on my 01, bought it with 22500 in Aug 2012. However the PO had put a 15 tooth on the bike, and doesn't remember exactly when in the mileage he did it. So , the actual is probably off a little. I changed the 15 tooth back to a 16 tooth 1 month after I bought it.

The Viper has some 600 hp. But no traction control and boat loads of torque. Most people who own one, go through a set of rear tires as they learn how to use the clutch.

I apologize if I offended any of you with my posting. But I am a safety manager and I think about all the reasons people die, or get hurt when they compromise on brakes. Do what you want with your bike. I personally can wait till the day I have to replace my rotors. But I will be buying new...

First rule of brake repair. DON'T SKIMP ON PARTS! AND DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME! Just like your tires, buy as much as you can afford. Buying used tires and used brake parts for a motorcycle is asking for trouble. Your front brakes do 75-80% of the braking if you use both front and rear. I...

I have the same slip on mine as well. Baffle is still in , I like the fact that I no longer annoy myself or the neighbors. I had a D&D can on it prior. When are you going to remove the shovel off the back?