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Also look in the downloads section here and link below. I think I remember seeing some wiring diagrams and troubleshooting info as well as the service manual mentioned above. There is some good info that may help you track down the gremlin. The chinese fairings mentioned above too look pretty impressive for the money. They come painted too. Check it out if you do not want to go OEM. Good luck. http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/index.php?/files/category/2-owners-manuals-and-other/

I'll just add to not use K&N oil filters. They seem to not seat right on these bikes (or maybe others too). Lots of people have had problems with them leaking or blowing out going down the road. I mean LOTS! Other filters you will be fine with. And congrats on the bike! I think you will like it. I love the whine of those cam gears too. Love my 02 but it does not have them. Plenty of help and info here to do most things to the bike as well as maintenance.

I second looking at the pawn shops in your area. I found a nice pair of pants last winter that looked barely used. Was a good brand too but do not remember off top of head. Wanted only like $30 for them. I would have bought them but a few sizes small for my big butt. When out messing around on weekends, I have seen some other stuff that was fairly inexpensive and would work for you until you decide to upgrade. Some shops carried some stuff while others did not so do a little looking around.

Well, start a thread and post up some pics of that badboy so we can check it out. Congrats!

Ehh, for the cost of the K&N, think I will stick with some of the recommended others below. Think they are over-priced and some of the others must work as good if not better. Plus, with all the hoopla about problems with the K&N, obviously, something ain't right. http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/FilterXRef.html

Yes, as mentioned, same thing happened to lady over at VFRWorld. If you go to K&N's website or any other and look up that filter KN-204, every time in the description field it reads that the nut on end is for quick removal of old filter. It should never be used to tighten as the filter is supposed to be hand tight when installed. Agreed, Company needs to do something as this seems to be very common mistake and easy one to make at that whether they label product differently or something else.

Welcome. Nice bike and nice color......however, I might be a little biased towards both.

Maybe it's too early in the morning for my brain to comprehend but does lowering the front offset the benefit of puting risers on handle bars? Meaning, does it put your riding position back to where it was prior to installing risers? Now, time to go get coffee so my brain can warm up to operating temp. thx

That white or black with those goldish/bronze new style of wheels rocks!

Both look really good to me. I would say get the white/black though. Looks sharp to me with that paint scheme and I am a new fan of those white wheels. Guess I am partial to this color since I have had three silver/grey cars before and not yet looking for anything silver again yet. Good luck and sure you will enjoy either one.

I keep looking at this and keep wondering. Are you sure you bled brakes correctly since you did a lot of work on components and opened system up? It is my understanding that there is an order to bleeding. Your symptoms are also exactly the same as I had on my 2002 few months ago after I let air get into system. My center piston on rear would stick like yours, I could let pressure off with PCV bleed, could drive and use front brake only etc.... This is guide I used and followed. I bled in same order as indicated in post. I know this is for newer model and I am unfamiliar with earlier models such as yours but think it may still apply. Not sure if you had seen this or if it might be of help. http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php/topic/70842-bleedingfluid-replacement-on-linked-brakes-wabs-on-6th-generation-the-ultimate-guide/

Kawasaki store down the street had that exact bike I was checking out not long ago. That green really pops in person up close. Sales guy said that bike is scary fast and you better know what you are doing when riding it. He said the power of that bike can get away from you pronto if you are not paying attention. Stay safe.

I'll bid $1, Bob.

Maybe so, however, got to admit the new paint scheme turned out very, very nice so that makes it easy to look at.

I keep the orange plastic coiled cord hooked to my disc locks like Cogswell above on both front and rear. Have the cord attached to handle bar and then to footpeg for the rear and it keeps me from forgetting them. Only have forgot one time years ago when it used to stay outside under a cover. Hail storm just about to start and ran outside to pull it under awning and ripped off cover, rocked it off center stand and tried to take off and lock stopped me. Luckily, no damage though.