GTO MIKE

I have the their super bike lift , works great,can do all the same works but not lifted to the sky. Did both tires last fall with ease.  Well worth the money.   Mike

Yep would be nice  but too much salt brine on roads here in Ohio.    Mike

Actually just read where fuels with some ethanol  added are great at at cleaning the valves and combustion chamber . Most fuels have up to 10% ethanol with Yamaha says if fine to run in their bikes.   Mike

Just thinking that you said you used mostly non ethanol fuel ,that maybe it doesn't have all the cleaning additives of normal high test fuels. Just a thought.       Mike.

I myself  would steer clear of the lithium bat. I've had the best luck with Gel batteries.  Last a long time and have good cranking power.     Mike

On 10/13/2023 at 7:49 PM, DT675 said:

What tool did you use to do the sync? 

I used the Carbtune ,the one with rods made in the UK. Works great.

12 hours ago, skipperT said:

They would know if a leak-down test was performed along with the compression test:

when a compressed air source is fed into the combustion chamber of an engine at TDC compression, the piston is all the way up and both valves should be closed. 
By measuring the air loss, and determining where it is leaking from the engine, one can establish whether the air is coming past the piston and rings, cylinder, intake valves or exhaust valves on the cylinder being tested. 

these results are why a leak-down test is ALWAYS more valuable information than a compression test when performed correctly. Compression tests also have their merit, esp on a 2-stroke. Less so on 4 stroke engines. 
HTH,

-Skip

Oh I know how it works . I'm  just questioning this dealer's results,!  Mike

I'm only questioning why the valves all of a sudden are leaking when they had supposed to have done the last valve adjust. Seems odd . Will for sure follow this post to see the outcome.  Mike

Wow ,my question how do they know what valves are leaking.  No way! No start can be a number of things . How about spark , fuel. Switches. .for it to just not start out of the blue. And maybe that replaced fuel pump give out? Lots to consider before  valves.      Mike

For me the first thing to check on an overheating issue is the thermostat to see  if it's opening.  Sounds like this dealer hasn't  a clue . I wouldn't trust them with anything. These bikes are not that hard to work on !       Mike

Did throttle body sync today.  Was at 12,000 miles. Took my time and wasn't bad at all. Looked at some videos on Utube. Big help. They were really close. Now I know how to strip the bike and just how to go about it .Going get a new air filter,plugs ,and instal block on plates. To get rid of the air injection system and the stupid hoses on my next teardown 

Almost bought one of these when they first came out. Actually went to the dealer with a grand for a deposit. Didnt have one in stock and couldn't tell me when they would get one ,so didnt take my deposit. I wanted a sporty Harley and finally thought this was it . I liked the Buels. but never pulled the trigger. Would like to have one ,like you just for the different riding experience !           MIKE

On 12/29/2022 at 4:29 PM, texscottyd said:

I don’t have the Powervision programmer, and the Target-tune seemed to be running pretty rich, so I temporarily removed it and put the stock narrow-band sensors back in.   It’s running so well now, I’m tempted to just leave it alone.  

It’s a weird guilty pleasure to ride this thing:  There is no rational explanation for what makes it so fun… 

I noticed the tight and angled shifting with my size 11 boots on first ride on my new 2020 coming home from dealer . I to tried to do some adjust at lever connections but could quickly see that wasnt going to work. I pondered and thought , hey just move the upper splined conection from gear box 1 tooth. Wow problem solved.Not the racing angle from the factory ,and fits and shifts great Quick shifter and all.

Welcome also to the site and enjoy your new ride. The  GT brings a smile every ride.      MIKE

 If you had to drill and tap for the helicoil ,may have a opened up a small hole or tore gasket. Just a thought.

MIKE

K&N 204 here also and by chance the same filter my ST 1300 also took which definitely needed the welded nut to remove and replace the filter !

MIKE

Congrats on your new ride. Like many of the older guys a great change to go to a lighter weight alternative,myself coming from a Honda ST 1300 and going to a 2020 GT . Love the power and the light handling. To me it seems like riding a big dirt bike compared to the heavy ST. No regrets what so ever and has been a trouble free Joy to ride!

MIKE

On 11/19/2021 at 8:28 PM, Suzukiguy said:

What brand of extension is that? How do you like it?

This is a pyramid plastic brand

Mike

35 minutes ago, knyte said:

Very cool.  I've heard nothing but good things about those bikes.  Part of me (ok most of me) wants to try one, but another part of me is thinking, gawdang them young un's on them new fangled thangs!  You'll pry my clutch lever outta my dead, cold hand!

I agree with having a clutch lever to control. I was pleasantly surprised to see the cp3 with the cable clutch, being my last 2 rides were hydraulic and not as smooth ,also a lot more complex. That said the DCT,s in the Honda line are nice!

2 hours ago, Wintersdark said:

I've been eyeballing an ABBA Skylift myself.  The things are awesome.  Tons of money, though, pretty tough to justify... but soooooo cool.

https://abbastandsusa.com/product-detail.asp?item=sky-lift&pid=44

Really, though, the superbike stand with front lift is good enough for all reasonable purposes.  I'd just love to not have to bend over/kneel anymore; what with shot knees and all.  And being able to have your bike standing in wheelie position and able to be wheeled around that way would be very cool....  but more than twice the price.

Yea the sky lift is pricey.At least with the superbike stand with front lift,will be able to take off both wheels for easier tire changes and also exhaust work !

I got mine put away for winter . They already salted and brined the roads here . So I'm done till the road are washed off with the spring rains . It sucks but the  brine they use just eats metal. Did get two early XMAS presents for bike .A Black Widow exhaust and an ABBA Superbike stand with front lift. Looking for spring install for next season.

MIKE

Welcome , I too coming from an ST 1300 Honda wanted something lighter and the GT900 looked like the bike. Also coming from many years of riding and racing dirt bikes ,it reminds of a big dirt bike with its quickness and, light weight, but with the street goodies to make the ride enjoyable! 

MIKE

I suspect he may want to remove to add an extension on it  or to clean .That would be the only reason I could think of. like so.

MIKE

If its the hugger ,then two screws on each front corner and one side screw with nut on back side that holds brake line in place also through hugger.

MIKE