Hey everybody!
I just picked up a 2011 C14 w/ 30K on the clock. PO installed lots of tasteful modifications (Area P slipon, bar risers, footpeg lowering brackets, etc.) that are perfect for me. I'm 6'3", so after test riding a different fully stock bike and feeling like my legs were smushed, I was happy to be instantly comfortable on this one.
I did quite a bit of research on this site before purchasing, so thanks for the knowledge you've all shared. This seems like a great community!
Looks like one of the front forks is leaking oil, so I've ordered parts and tools to replace both seals and put fresh oil in. I'll have to take a look at the front pads to see if they've been contaminated.
I also confirmed with the last owner (I think I'm the fourth owner?) that no valve check/adjustment was done at 30K so I'll plan to do that this winter when it's too wet/cold out to ride.
I also noticed a sort of 'whirring' sound at part-throttle, maybe 20% throttle at 4K RPM and up, and its pitch increases with RPM. As soon as I let off the throttle it almost disappears. I can't tell where it's coming from, other than the engine (not tires, final drive, and seems more forward than behind) and it doesn't make the noise when unloaded (i.e. revving up in neutral in my garage). Any thoughts on what this might be or where to start looking? I may pop off the fairings and side covers and look for any vacuum leaks around the throttle bodies. Bike seems to run great otherwise, stock tune for now (I will be talking to Steve in the spring after I get some seat time on the stock maps)
Thanks for any ideas. I'm super excited to get to know this bike. My other bikes are: 2018 Yamaha XSR700, 2008 KLR650, 1982 Yamaha XJ650, and my wife's 2003 SV650.
Cheers,
Aaron
I just picked up a 2011 C14 w/ 30K on the clock. PO installed lots of tasteful modifications (Area P slipon, bar risers, footpeg lowering brackets, etc.) that are perfect for me. I'm 6'3", so after test riding a different fully stock bike and feeling like my legs were smushed, I was happy to be instantly comfortable on this one.
I did quite a bit of research on this site before purchasing, so thanks for the knowledge you've all shared. This seems like a great community!
Looks like one of the front forks is leaking oil, so I've ordered parts and tools to replace both seals and put fresh oil in. I'll have to take a look at the front pads to see if they've been contaminated.
I also confirmed with the last owner (I think I'm the fourth owner?) that no valve check/adjustment was done at 30K so I'll plan to do that this winter when it's too wet/cold out to ride.
I also noticed a sort of 'whirring' sound at part-throttle, maybe 20% throttle at 4K RPM and up, and its pitch increases with RPM. As soon as I let off the throttle it almost disappears. I can't tell where it's coming from, other than the engine (not tires, final drive, and seems more forward than behind) and it doesn't make the noise when unloaded (i.e. revving up in neutral in my garage). Any thoughts on what this might be or where to start looking? I may pop off the fairings and side covers and look for any vacuum leaks around the throttle bodies. Bike seems to run great otherwise, stock tune for now (I will be talking to Steve in the spring after I get some seat time on the stock maps)
Thanks for any ideas. I'm super excited to get to know this bike. My other bikes are: 2018 Yamaha XSR700, 2008 KLR650, 1982 Yamaha XJ650, and my wife's 2003 SV650.
Cheers,
Aaron