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Yikes! People just don't think.

I also still can't get used to the short seat to peg distance. I'm 6ft 2in. with a 33 inseam. Don't understand why that never bothered me on the 650 Nighthawk unless it is a lot different. On the carbs I was just going to go up 1 size on the mains (112 to 115) small washer under each needle and 3 turns out on the pilot screws. With a thorough cleaning. Going to try to add a length of PVC pipe on the fork springs. Front end is SO flacid. Front brake besides weak is pulsing. Slight jerking while stopping. Going to clean rotor with scotchbrite and brake cleaner and check for warping. All 4 turn signals are wrapped in black electrical tape. There's $100. Very recent chain and sprockets...but a clip master link. Yuck!

Thanks for all the info!👍 Just got back from a good ride on it. Came to the conclusion I don't like it. Rose colored glasses from so many years ago. It handles like a cruiser instead of sport bike. No idea what the front tire is doing. I could stiffen the suspension and it probably would help (at some big $$$) but it would still not be a sport bike. It still looks good to me though. My FJ-09 handles like a sport bike but only looks so-so to me. I'm still going to go through it, pull the carbs, sync. them, and in general optimize it over winter. It will be easy to sell come spring.

Mine go upside down.🙄 I finally found "the cure" Go into the photo edit on your phone, shrink the borders VERY SLIGHTLY, save, then they post here right side up.🤷‍♂️ IDK.

Yep, I bought a brand new 83 650 Nighthawk in Millington TN while in "A" School in the Navy. Shaft drive, dual disc brakes up front, drum rear, self adjusting valves, (best part!) I put 30k plus miles on it in less then 3 years. great bike! This 750 has the same valve system, more HP and torque, but only one disc up front, and chain drive. on my short ride the single disc isn't too bad, drum rear brakes never bothered me, chains don't bother me, more power to the road. This bike just looks right to me. Just like most 80's bikes. This is the quietest bike I've ever heard! I'm fine with it but the carbs are coming out, cleaned, and re-jetted. Very cold blooded, can't ride with choke off for 10 min. I don't know what's normal VS. dirty, but I'll make it better then new when done! I picked this one due to complete lack of corrosion. Headers are perfect. Some even newer, (up to 2003) were all rusty and corroded into the aluminum. Then they still wanted $3500 for them. 🙄 It has some scratches, rock dings, etc. I AM the 3rd owner at least. It will be my over winter, keep my sanity project.

Feeding the nostalgia. Talked about getting another Nighthawk in the past. 20k miles on it. Went through it then took it for a ride. First thing I noticed was when I took off and went to put my feet on the pegs I really had to pull my feet high. Must be all the leg room on the FJ-09 I'm used to. Of course it's carbed and really cold blooded. I'll be doing some jetting and cleaning. Ran around on it, in general I like it. Love the look, the simplicity, the air cooling, etc. The intention is to improve it then flip it next year...Eventually.

Never done it but heard rub it with aluminum foil and lots of water.

News this morning...Flooded EV's in Florida are burning up at a crazy rate. Once they get wet you might as well scrap them. Tow companies are refusing to tow them. If they are towed, they get put out in a field, 50 ft. distance from each other, for when they ignite. Even when the FD empties an entire tanker on one, it reignites hours later. I REALLY want one.🙄

Buddy Jon has a YouTube channel and tested my FJ. He also restores and videos many other bikes, especially 80's power cruisers like the Honda 900 Custom, Suzuki GS1100L, Kawasaki KZ 1000, etc. You also get to see our beautiful scenery here in central PA. Check it out. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5EoiVXzT8Ak&t=2s

To see some posted exceptions would be great....But my bet is on too tight exhaust clearances.

That looks like a solution to a problem that doesn't exist. My FJ-09 is one of the best shifting bikes I've owned. No misses or false neutrals. I'd try adjusting the shifter to accommodate your new boots.

Wow, smart dealers giving "tempter" bikes as loaners.

Got out today, weather perfect, 72F! Colors starting to change here in central PA. Really have to time it right, one week off and you miss the peak.

Welcome! I've got to say at those prices I couldn't afford to have a bike. I do all my own work. If you have a work space and have/get some tools it's worth it to do your own work. Most jobs are easy with a little knowledge and even the hard ones can be done. $1400 would buy A LOT of tools. WOW.

center electrode looks a little rounded off. 22k might be too high. I'll be doing 16k miles valves and plugs.

Got to do searches, bike is 7 yrs. old. It's been covered. Also pierce air holes in filler neck to let air out. Good for .3-.5 gallon more in at fill up.

I just found out MT-10 bikes are grenading with regularity. I'm starting to question Yamaha quality.☹️😡

I'll put it in B mode when I'm going to stand up on the pegs awhile to give my rear a break. Less chance of me jerking the throttle and throwing me off.

I'm strictly talking the CP3 engine only. I owned 2 Hondas previously that I checked but never adjusted for 85k miles on one and 65k miles the other. Barely moved .005-.001 inch. the entire time. Did I expect the same from Yamaha? Yes. Didn't pan out. Are the early years of the CP3 somehow down in quality or factory set-up? IDK. The initial results haven't been optimistic. Once you break in the engine, it's supposed to be capable of hard running till 26500 miles per the maint. schedule. A lot of bikes in the past had a 600 mile valve check. Public Didn't like that. Now we have a 26500 mile first check, public is happy, buys it, and it's conveniently out of warranty when the valve burns.

I laughed....But ooffff.

Here's just one example of what happens when an exhaust valve can't close.

What kind of interval is 60k k.?? That's 37200 some miles. That's way too long. Did they change it? Did you do the work? Do you trust who did it? VERY unusual that all are fine.

I wouldn't minimize this problem. For the future of anyone who reads this there have been far too many blown exhaust valves here, FZ-09 forum, and on YouTube if the valves aren't looked at till 26500 miles. You are then looking at an over $1000 bill. I stand by my 16000 mile inspection.

Ignore that 26k miles interval. Wait that long and you will have zero exhaust valve clearance and may have already burned a valve. Adjust at 16k miles, maybe earlier, definitely not later.

When doing an oil change you already miss some old oil. You dont get it all. Why add to that with the amount the filter holds?