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Could be a faulty temp sender

davebowk

Test compression when hot, Too tight valve clearance will cause hot non starting issues

davebowk

Sounds like the reg rec is faulty, shouldn't really need a new stator. Have you checked the ac voltage to the regulator?

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Try some ACF50 it deactivates and stops corrosion.
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Phil, I had an adjustable reamer for doing that.

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Valve clearances too tight, when it gets hot they don't seal. Try a compression test the next time it refuses to start but you would have to be quick …login to view the rest of this post

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This was a common problem on the 5vy and 4c8. I have had 1 break and brother had 2 go on him. I thought this had been fixed on later models as not see…login to view the rest of this post

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Might be worth looking at these if you are really stuck, If the thread size is the same. I have some 5vy caps i can measure.
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I added front compression damping when i had a similar issue

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Fitting any wrong lever can cause the brakes to lock on. It's caused by the lever not allowing the master cylinder piston to fully come back and the c…login to view the rest of this post

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Tighten that bolt when its on the bike, it will then be in the correct position and not putting strain on the rubber bush as there is very little move…login to view the rest of this post

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My 5VY doesn't have one

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My 5vy is a bit iffy at 40k, WD40 helps

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Have a look here https://www.motorcyclemanuals.info/moto ... odes-list/
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Moise wrote: ↑Mon Jul 05, 2021 7:51 pm
davebowk wrote:I wear glasses and use a yellow tinted pinlock insert. Stops the sun glare and improves definiti

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I wear glasses and use a yellow tinted pinlock insert. Stops the sun glare and improves definition in low light

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Shell V power is staying at E5 as far as i know

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It does strip down and it all fits into a large computer monitor box about 600 x 600 x 100, but the plan is to hang it flat on the wall as the 20mm ba…login to view the rest of this post

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Cheers

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R15UTT wrote: ↑Wed Jun 16, 2021 11:27 am Put some pics up .

Finished ready for powder coating.
Tested and works a treat. The pile of bits behind it …login to view the rest of this post

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Thanks for that, it's so i can make the spacer for the tyre changer i've made before removing the wheels.

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Does anyone know the front and rear spindle diameters for the 5VY?

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No idea about clearance but if it does fit you would be better off with a 4C8 shock, by far a better shock.

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Just tested it and it works a treat. I will put 2 pins in the bottom to fit in holes in the garage floor to stop it from turning and it will be even e…login to view the rest of this post

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