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I just noticed that side stand is hitting the bottom of the muffler to the point that it has dented it. Is there supposed to be something that stops this? I'm planning on new mufflers this summer and would prefer they not get dented too soon.

...at least until I get my shop wired and the compressor running. No big changes just tidied things up a bit and got rid of some stock parts namely lights that bugged me. A few quick shots.

Started my bike to see if I had the lights hooked up right and noticed even after it's warmed up it will rev smoothly from idle to 2000 rpm then jump from 2000 to 3000. It will not hold rpm between 2000 and 3000 It's fine from idle to 2000 and 3000 up but not in between. Is this most likely...

I have a new headlight coming that has a 60/55 watt H4 bulb. Anything else I need to get to make it work on my bike? Relays, wiring, etc? I've never worked on a motorcycle before so this is turning into quite an adventure.

Like the title says, I keep reading about these here but where does one get one.

I always thought that the seat looked to big for the bike but after getting rid of the tail light and the grab bar I think it looks much better. I still need to change the directional signals for the new ones I got and fill in the gap left in the back of the seat. I have some new mirrors coming...

Ok so I want to get rid of that awful plastic brick Yamaha calls a tail light and those Willy Wonka lollypop directional's.. To this end I got a "Lucas style" LED tail light from Dime City. The problem is that there are no wiring instructions . Only 3 wires so I could just try trial and error...

I have a helmet that I bought for drag racing. Its a little heavy but for 1/4 mile at a time it's fine, extended use is a problem though. I have arthritis in the vertebra in my neck so weight is an issue I'm also very claustrophobic and can't do full face helmets. I've tried several times. Each...

Electrical questions pertaining to my 82 XS 400 Heritage Special #1 I use Optima gel cells in my other vehicles and would like to put a gel cell in my motorcycle. What gel cell battery is recommended? #2 How does the electrical system on these cope with higher draw of more modern headlights...