Yamaha YZ400F - Page 5

FastDoc · 03-05-2012, 09:29 PM

I changed the coolant and the oil and serviced the air filter after work today. They we went for a sunset/victory ride in the hills behind my house. It was much nicer but the iPhone does not capture the colors of the sunset on the hills very well.

FastDoc · 03-05-2012, 09:32 PM

I'm lucky to live here.

Weldangrind · 03-05-2012, 09:53 PM

I'm glad that you recognize that. Your backdrops are always stunning.

SpudRider · 03-05-2012, 10:00 PM

That's a nice sunset, Doc.

Today the high temperature reached 59 degrees Fahrenheit here in Idaho! I am going to add some more photos to my current ride report.

Spud

FastDoc · 03-05-2012, 10:48 PM

I'm glad that you recognize that. Your backdrops are always stunning.

A friend pointed that out to me recently. :wink:

Today the high temperature reached 59 degrees Fahrenheit here in Idaho! I am going to add some more photos to my current ride report.

Can't wait Brother Spud! Was this ride the KDX or the Zong?

SpudRider · 03-05-2012, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

I'm glad that you recognize that. Your backdrops are always stunning.

A friend pointed that out to me recently. :wink:

Today the high temperature reached 59 degrees Fahrenheit here in Idaho! I am going to add some more photos to my current ride report.

Can't wait Brother Spud! Was this ride the KDX or the Zong?

I ended up riding 168 miles, so I took the XR650L.

The BRP is running great 400 miles after my top end rebuild. I had the Honda up to 93 mph today.

Spud

FastDoc · 03-05-2012, 11:04 PM

Very cool Brother Spud! There's no repalcement for displacement!

If your tire was not worn out before I bet it is now!

SpudRider · 03-05-2012, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Very cool Brother Spud! There's no repalcement for displacement!

If your tire was not worn out before I bet it is now!

My photos from today are posted in my ride report, Doc.

I will change my rear tire and rear sprocket tomorrow. The gravel roads are starting to melt! I need a good, knobby tire on the rear wheel, because I think the off road riding season will arrive in a week or so, at least a month earlier than usual!

Spud

MICRider · 03-06-2012, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Very cool Brother Spud! There's no repalcement for displacement!

If your tire was not worn out before I bet it is now!

My photos from today are posted in my ride report, Doc.

I will change my rear tire and rear sprocket tomorrow. The gravel roads are starting to melt! I need a good, knobby tire on the rear wheel, because I think the off road riding season will arrive in a week or so, at least a month earlier than usual!

Spud

You can keep that old knobby for a drag slick Spud :wink:

Weldangrind · 03-06-2012, 12:44 AM

That's what I was thinking. This calls for a smokeshow video!

SpudRider · 03-06-2012, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MICRider

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Very cool Brother Spud! There's no repalcement for displacement!

If your tire was not worn out before I bet it is now!

My photos from today are posted in my ride report, Doc.

I will change my rear tire and rear sprocket tomorrow. The gravel roads are starting to melt! I need a good, knobby tire on the rear wheel, because I think the off road riding season will arrive in a week or so, at least a month earlier than usual!

Spud

You can keep that old knobby for a drag slick Spud :wink:

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

That's what I was thinking. This calls for a smokeshow video!

Boys, you chose the wrong guy!

Spud

FastDoc · 03-06-2012, 12:50 AM

I don't know Spud, I think you might have fun...

Just don't do it too long, you'll get melted rubber all over the bike.

Don't ask... :roll:

FastDoc · 03-15-2012, 11:13 PM

Ack. I just spent even MORE money on this bike

I had to though. I already have tinnitus from decades of riding so I ALWAYS wear earplugs now for any slightly loud activity, even driving my convertible.

Even with earplugs though the FMF Powercore 4 really hurts my ears :( . I repacked it (PIA) and it made no difference. It's a very old model so no quiet inserts are available. I called the tech people at FMF even.

So I sprang $325 for a new FMF Q4. My hearing is worth it. The Power Core 4 on the bike is in excellent condition maybe I can eBay it and recoup a bit of my money. :wink:

Bubbaz · 03-18-2012, 10:24 PM

Nice Bike Doc been some good reading and pics....Takes me back when I bought an old 84 Suzuki RM 465...omg that thing was a beast..picked it up for $100 cause the people whom I bought it from bought it for a 12 year old..........no rear brakes little front brakes needed an correct spark plug and carb cleaning.....invested $50 in brakes and plug....rode it for a month and sold it for $400...but this 2 stroke was mean...It would throw a rooster tail in every gear....and ya had to sit up on the tank to keep it under control....I really had some fun on that bike...til a buddy came over...and offered me $400 for it....I thought Id better before I killed myself on it....lol.........
Have fun....I like my mild powered Suzuki DR 650.

FastDoc · 03-18-2012, 11:18 PM

I like my mild powered Suzuki DR 650.

There's a lot to be said for a motorcycle that does not want to turn around and et your face. Plus that DR will do things the YZ never would. Like ride to work. Carry a passenger. Go 50,000 without being rebuilt (multiple times :roll: )

03-05-2012, 09:29 PM	#61
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I changed the coolant and the oil and serviced the air filter after work today. They we went for a sunset/victory ride in the hills behind my house. It was much nicer but the iPhone does not capture the colors of the sunset on the hills very well. __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-05-2012, 09:32 PM	#62
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I'm lucky to live here. __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-05-2012, 09:53 PM	#63
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I'm glad that you recognize that. Your backdrops are always stunning. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-05-2012, 10:00 PM	#64
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	That's a nice sunset, Doc. Today the high temperature reached 59 degrees Fahrenheit here in Idaho! I am going to add some more photos to my current ride report. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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03-05-2012, 10:48 PM	#65
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I'm glad that you recognize that. Your backdrops are always stunning. A friend pointed that out to me recently. :wink: Today the high temperature reached 59 degrees Fahrenheit here in Idaho! I am going to add some more photos to my current ride report. Can't wait Brother Spud! Was this ride the KDX or the Zong? __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-05-2012, 11:04 PM	#67
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Very cool Brother Spud! There's no repalcement for displacement! If your tire was not worn out before I bet it is now! __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-06-2012, 12:44 AM	#70
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That's what I was thinking. This calls for a smokeshow video! __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-06-2012, 12:50 AM	#72
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I don't know Spud, I think you might have fun... Just don't do it too long, you'll get melted rubber all over the bike. Don't ask... :roll: __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-15-2012, 11:13 PM	#73
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Ack. I just spent even MORE money on this bike I had to though. I already have tinnitus from decades of riding so I ALWAYS wear earplugs now for any slightly loud activity, even driving my convertible. Even with earplugs though the FMF Powercore 4 really hurts my ears :( . I repacked it (PIA) and it made no difference. It's a very old model so no quiet inserts are available. I called the tech people at FMF even. So I sprang $325 for a new FMF Q4. My hearing is worth it. The Power Core 4 on the bike is in excellent condition maybe I can eBay it and recoup a bit of my money. :wink: __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-18-2012, 10:24 PM	#74
Bubbaz Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Spencer,West Virginia Posts: 57	Nice Bike Doc been some good reading and pics....Takes me back when I bought an old 84 Suzuki RM 465...omg that thing was a beast..picked it up for $100 cause the people whom I bought it from bought it for a 12 year old..........no rear brakes little front brakes needed an correct spark plug and carb cleaning.....invested $50 in brakes and plug....rode it for a month and sold it for $400...but this 2 stroke was mean...It would throw a rooster tail in every gear....and ya had to sit up on the tank to keep it under control....I really had some fun on that bike...til a buddy came over...and offered me $400 for it....I thought Id better before I killed myself on it....lol......... Have fun....I like my mild powered Suzuki DR 650.
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03-18-2012, 11:18 PM	#75
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I like my mild powered Suzuki DR 650. There's a lot to be said for a motorcycle that does not want to turn around and et your face. Plus that DR will do things the YZ never would. Like ride to work. Carry a passenger. Go 50,000 without being rebuilt (multiple times :roll: ) __________________ Happy to serve.
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