ReconRat

Really? I walked in out here on Cbus east side and they said no. But that was a while ago. Maybe they are open to credit union transfers.

Good idea. For me, it's almost always the last thing I worked on. I know it isn't easy to check the flow rate and pressure, but maybe it won't do that with the old pump or another pump installed. That's a clue.

That's good about the plugs, but to read the plugs for the problem, it has to be done at the RPM where the problem is. That's difficult to do, but is why I said ride it at the high problem RPM and shut the engine off to read them. And still check the timing, and other electrical stuff, you never know. High rpm problems are most often electrical, not fuel. edit: this is hard to describe, but in general, a high rpm fuel problem feels and sounds like it is bogging down, sort of moaning, like the fuel was shut off. A high rpm electrical problem, usually will crackle, stutter, or otherwise cut-out. Sometimes you can see the headlight dim at the same time, that would be a low stator output or electrical problem.

ha! Everyone that can speak four languages (or more), raise your hand... I might be able to handle English, French, Japanese and some German. I think I've forgotten most of my Japanese, but if I went over there, it might come back to me pretty quick.

I set up advanced ebay searches that narrow it down to what I want, and wait for the emails to tell me about it. I usually find what I want eventually. But be careful, I just looked at one ragged out pipe and can set on ebay for a FZ600, and the part number showing, was clearly for a FZ400. And they never gave what year it was. Kinda shooting in the dark on that one. With old bikes, sometimes you have to buy another one just for parts.

If joining through Father's membership, employment isn't an issue. And any credit union that allows open enrollment, wouldn't care about employment anyway.

I looked it up. The fuel pump is the same for the 49-states and the California model, and fits both 2003 and 2004. I always check to see if it's a California model. They do sell them here in Ohio. 49-states model: CBR600RR A (04) MOTORCYCLE, JPN, VIN# JH2PC370-4M100001 TO JH2PC370-4M199999 California model: CBR600RR AC (04) MOTORCYCLE, JPN, VIN# JH2PC371-4M100001 TO JH2PC371-4M199999 part numbers: 2003-2004 CBR600RR fuel pump: SKU: 16700-MEE-013 PUMP ASSY., FUEL (Honda Code 7948649) High Speed trouble shooting from the 2004 CBR600RR service manual: Checking timing is easy, do that. Since you've just replaced the fuel pump, I'd check the fuel pump. Your fuel pump should have 50psi, and deliver 6.4 US ounce of fuel in 10 seconds at 12v. (battery only, not running.) If those are ok, it's check/clean the fuel strainer (check for pinched fuel lines also), or move on to another item on the list. Standard troubleshooting for bad high speed performance: Weak/bad spark (timing also) or inadequate fuel flow. Best guess: there might be debris in the fuel injector bodies. They might have to be cleaned. If possible, let it misfire while moving, shut the engine off, pull over, take the plugs out and see which ones are lean or not. Wet = ignition problem Dry(toasty white lean thing) = fuel problem only one or two dry, clean those injectors. But really, I'd clean them all. If in doubt, take them off and drop them off somewhere to be cleaned for you. It's common to not get them cleaned out on the first try in the backyard.

You will probably have to have an account (be a member) there to get a loan. Usually, credit unions service only certain companies, churches, groups, cities, etc. Some Ohio credit unions might be open to the public, but every one I've seen is closed to only the employees of the companies that they service. You can look them up, see details below. Kemba near my house, does federal employees of the DSCC (Defense Supply Construction Center). If you mean the Credit Union of Ohio (cuofohio.org), they only do The Ohio State University. "Credit Union of Ohio is the official credit union for state employees and the students, faculty and staff of The Ohio State University". Credit unions operate under different rules compared to banks. Banks hate them. Banking rules changed almost 30 years ago, to limit credit unions, in favor of banks. Banks have been slowly buying out credit unions, since then, to get rid of them. I have two credit unions, one was bought out by a bank already. I repeat, I hate banks. Credit unions are great, and if you can get in one, the rates are better for everything. All Ohio Credit Unions are members of The Ohio Credit Union League. http://www.ohiocul.org/ FAQ: How to join a credit union: http://www.ohiocul.org/Consumer/FAQ.htm#Join%20an%20Ohio%20Credit%20Union Back on subject, to get a loan in general, you will probably be asked to secure it. In the case of using it for buying a motorcycle, they would ask to hold the title during the term of the loan. They usually won't loan out the full value of the vehicle, but close enough. A two year loan for a few thousand dollars results in only a small amount of interest paid.

I'm not finding anything for the FZ, only FZR. And FZR was a quite different bike. The stock exhaust on a 1988 FZ600 was all one piece. p/n 2AX-14703-00-00 retail $675.68. Out-of-stock. Same p/n used on 1986, 1987 and 1988 FZ600. If your's is still stock, it will need both the headers and a slip on. Or cut the stock assembly and use a slip on. The part right in front of the can doesn't look too willing to take a slip on, in the photos. If it were me, I'd try to add a layer of metal or carbon fiber over the stock can and use it, if it's usable.

There are million mile awards, but this guy is the first one to do it on a single motorcycle. That's an amazing motorcycle.

Taurus Model 24/7 ?

Yup, but they used to make a courtesy call, or visit, to talk about it. If several calls came in on one vehicle. Or even one call about something serious. They also used to come out to the house and politely ask you to pay your traffic tickets, if you hadn't done so. Those days are gone. It's sort of a small town mentality that has vanished. You can still call in a drunk driver, and get a fast response if a cruiser is available to intercept. Works best with Highway Patrol or Sheriffs or suburbs. And works best if you call the direct number at their station, not 911.

It's pretty much a Japanese copy of a British style of pull back handlebars from the mid 70s. Like on a 1974 Norton Commando 850R (Roadster). Which was pretty much the first production bike I remember to have pull back handlebars like that. They were surprisingly comfy to use on the road.

NADA trade-in prices (not showing dealer retail due to all the work required): 1982 Yamaha XJ650 Maxim 650 Value: $585 There's a something R after the XJ650 on the sign.It's not an "R". Those had low bars, different tank and side cover. And were called Seca. Cool 80s bike though. The Maxims were very popular. edit: Well ok, $985 is what it would be, used condition from a dealer showroom. After all that stuff was fixed.

wow, rep for that one. The first technical description I've read of it. I hate to think how many times I've done it without thinking. And I noticed how many times "reducing radius" turn was mentioned.

You can (gently) use the front brake, but skill is required. If you point off your line a bit either way, it will bite you for that. Either high or low. Smooth is the word. Rear brake is what will initiate that slide through that I was talking about. And again, gently, otherwise it will spin down the road. And I suppose different bikes will react in different ways, without a doubt.

One of my favorites is seeing a car try to squeeze into the lane WITH the bike. Usually it's at a near stop already, but not always. I had it happen on a freeway merge where all were stopped and waiting to move. I ignored her, even if her front bumper was visible a few inches from my right knee. I shall not be intimidated by a cage. I shall not beat cage drivers. Just keep saying that... I mean this isn't some stupid 3rd world country, drive like a German, dang it...

I'm glad you said that. I was wondering if I was weird for using brakes in corners if I felt like it. It doesn't stand my bike up, I lean harder and turn harder. If there's anything left to lean, of course. What can I say, I learned a style that doesn't exist anymore. Odd question now, I think with modern ultra grip tires, no one ever breaks the rear tire loose like "back when" with the old style tires. Sliding around a corner was an option back then. I don't think I can do that at all with these modern tires. I'm not even willing to try yet. Well ok, did a major slide once by accident, and just went neutral on the throttle and pointed out of the slide, but traction wasn't good that day, heh.

Been there... I've been through a couple of plant shutdowns, while in the engineering groups. I actually volunteered to go away first from one place. In the long run, I always thought it was a good thing to get going on something new. The bad part, is not having much happening right now in this economy.

Going with Flounder on this one. Each new bike is a new experience. This is from the rest of us that have made those mistakes already. And the biggest mistake is not taking it slow on the learning curve with each new bike. And that goes for borrowed bikes also. They tend to teach you lessons you don't want to learn.

It varies a lot. Some parts narrow, some a bit wider. It can trick a rider sometimes. Another winner is blind turns right after a rise in the road. Where you can't see them, and won't turn if you're going too fast. It's an old road, really meant for horse and wagon, I think.

Using wasted heat is good. Radiators are very efficient, if it is inside the tank. Aircraft use them in fuel tanks (liquid to liquid exchange), it's a free source of cooling, and pre-heating the fuel is ok. Some race cars use them that way also. The pulsing is claimed to somehow generate more hydrogen, at a certain frequency that apparently no one has discovered yet. A dream, but a good one.

Almost every off road merit badge I've seen so far, was a result of a reducing radius curve, sometimes breaking uphill or downhill to make it more difficult. One was a surprise S turn, I flicked it quick, the bike behind me did not. I've seen an article about handling reducing radius turns, I'm going to have to dig it out and see if it makes sense. I'm not sure I agree with what it said. I'm glad you are both ok.

There are hundreds of circuits and projects for this on line. This one uses current limited pulse width modulation control (using MOSFET): http://www3.telus.net/chemelec/Projects/Hydrogen/I-Limit-PWM/I-Limit-PWM.htm found at: http://www3.telus.net/chemelec/Projects/Hydrogen/Hydrogen.htm Current limiting adjustments would allow maximum hydrogen production, up till it fails and boils. This circuit also claims auto adjustment to compensate for changes from heat. This one claims a max of about 20% increase in fuel economy. Good luck with it, and be careful. edit: I'd rather split the neutrons and build the neutron beam weapon...