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I get better Mpg than that, up to 60, with regular plugs. The secret is to fill up in English gallons ( 20 fl oz)

Be aware that Yamaha have got some great things on this budget bike. Be aware that there are ready installed additional power take off points under the front nose fairing. I have my gps plugged in there, freeing up the 12V socket. I did post pictures and commentary, put photobucket no longer allows remote hosting, so everything I've have documented over the years on all sorts of forums has disappeared. If you need it, I'll repost, let me know. This site is great...I need to make a contribution....

Well it seems I have to order 50. They do have black A4 Stainless plugs in M14 size...might consider buying 50 and selling them on. Anyone interested?

Niice !! I'd like to know the part number too !! Hopefully the o'ring can easily be found at Napa too And for the torque... same as oem... good and tight and I'll have peace of mind! Is the Drain plug M10?? I would have thought M14 (looking at pictures). I don't particularly want to pull mine out until I'm ready to do an oil change and swap plugs Can anyone advise the actual size (depth too)? Thankee Kindly.

Excellent info. thanks for sharing. For those in the UK. Better than, and cheaper than, go to Accu.co.uk A4 (316) Marine grade Stainless for £1.35 (Mazda is £9.28!!) Linky Dinky

I dunno man, that is inhouse yamaha copyrighted material and they could sue you and probably me for posting that. yes. Quite. But I'll take a look and write a precis

Would love a copy of those instructions. What are the forum rules on posting a hyperlink to my dropbox account for this? I do not wish to do anything that would compromise this forum .

I wish my employer believed that

What is the correct configuration? Mine came off the showroom floor with the brake side wiring in front of the risers, and the clutch side wiring behind the risers (which makes sense to keep the wiring away from the ignition switch area). I just assumed they were all delivered this way... the bikes are shipped from Japan crated and assembled by the dealer. I have the unpacking and assembly instructions at home ( out at work at the moment ). I would suggest that any dealer incapable of sticking a bike together following clear instructions, won't be worthy of your future custom. Take it back and tell them till get it sorted.

that looks great. In fact the match to the side panels on the bike is really good. What panniers are they?.. Doh. I can see it says SH36 now I look again... long day at work today!

I guess I worded my last statement incorrectly. I'm surprised people use the rear brake at all. I haven't used mine on any of the bikes I've owned. You should try it, it's not just for slowing you down, applying the rear brake will help settle and stabilise the bike as you go into a corner. Also in rain you want to apply something like 50/50 braking front and rear. Loose surfaces, rear becomes more dominant still, although of course with the abs you can use both to your hearts content

That sir, is a very interesting observation. As it happens I'm off to an advanced motorcycle control ( for road riding) at Cadwell Park race track. I might see if I can start experimenting in that.

With all due respect, your opinion on this matter is pretty far from the facts about ABS. This is about as comprehensive a breakdown as you'll find of ABS functionality on modern motorcycles: <http://www.therideadvice.com/abs-motorcycles-vs-non-abs-motorcycles-need-motorcycle-abs/> I'll admit that the pulsing feel at the rear lever (haven't locked up the front myself yet) is a little... disconcerting... and if you prefer the tactile sensation of fully locking your tires up when you exceed available grip, then go for it, but please be weary of spreading misinformation to other riders here... especially in matters of riding safety. I would add that I was very anti ABS...back in the day when computers were controlled by wooden cogs. So yes my old KTM with Neanderthal technology used to get regularly switched off - because I could brake quicker. Frankly the chip speed and the control systems have moved on "slightly" (like a million times faster) and actually, pride dentedly I say, leave the ABS on.

I'll read it eventually. Rather busy, my Mum passed away a week ago, and funeral arrangements and everything else is keeping me from spending too much time on the forum...but it offers some welcome relief and time away from all the hassle.

2 Would it be too much trouble to ask you to post a picture from the rear, similar to the angle fddr has in his photo above? I know you all in the UK take your filtering very seriously, so you've caught my interest by saying they're slim and fit within the lines of the bike. Now I just have to find them in the US... EDIT: Christ, nevermind. The E21s were replaced with the much uglier and boxier E22 cruiser cases. Le sigh. The struggle continues... Well, I think they're pretty. that's the best one I have of the rear (Don't tend to take rear view piccys because I then need to disguise number plate to prevent ID theft) Well I can't get the photos to work, and they appear to have disappeared from my blog page too. Tried BB Code, the insert picture function - photos appear in preview mode, then disappear when I save. I'm going to walk the dog. humphh.