Stator plug rant
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You did great till the Hayden.... Got a box with several of those I've pulled from bikes over the years. By the time you get enough shims under it to keep the chain from slapping at speed it's all but back to stock anyway.
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Originally Posted by TwiZted Biker;[url=tel:20072235
20072235]You did great till the Hayden.... Got a box with several of those I've pulled from bikes over the years. By the time you get enough shims under it to keep the chain from slapping at speed it's all but back to stock anyway.
I dont know why I buy these extra parts.
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I read that you looked w/o success for Yamabond. Several yrs ago, I looked for one of the Bonds--Yam, Honda, Suzuki--because it called for it to be used on the cam journals when closing up after valve adj. I ended up getting something called ThreeBond because I thought back then (2013?) that it was the same thing. It is labeled as a silicon TYPE liquid gasket material. I assume that part of the deal is resistance to hot oil. I did have to get around a 4 ounce tube but I have used it for other things and it words great. Examples, a toaster **** kept falling off. One dab in slot and it has been on there for yrs--metal to plastic; a few pc. of plastic/rubber guards on things like mower hoods that fall off--plastic to rubber or plastic. Also, have used it on rocker box cover gaskets (non-metal) like a sealent/tack--you can easily put it on very thinly--it doesnt come of skin easily but I still use the bare finger. FWIW, it labeled made in Japan and wasn't too expensive considering how useful I find it.
These things may have changed composition, of course. But you or someone might be interested.
Got tube of stuff. ThreeBond International Inc., West Chester, OH and part ? 1207B
These things may have changed composition, of course. But you or someone might be interested.
Got tube of stuff. ThreeBond International Inc., West Chester, OH and part ? 1207B
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I read that you looked w/o success for Yamabond. Several yrs ago, I looked for one of the Bonds--Yam, Honda, Suzuki--because it called for it to be used on the cam journals when closing up after valve adj. I ended up getting something called ThreeBond because I thought back then (2013?) that it was the same thing. It is labeled as a silicon TYPE liquid gasket material. I assume that part of the deal is resistance to hot oil. I did have to get around a 4 ounce tube but I have used it for other things and it words great. Examples, a toaster **** kept falling off. One dab in slot and it has been on there for yrs--metal to plastic; a few pc. of plastic/rubber guards on things like mower hoods that fall off--plastic to rubber or plastic. Also, have used it on rocker box cover gaskets (non-metal) like a sealent/tack--you can easily put it on very thinly--it doesnt come of skin easily but I still use the bare finger. FWIW, it labeled made in Japan and wasn't too expensive considering how useful I find it.
These things may have changed composition, of course. But you or someone might be interested.
Got tube of stuff. ThreeBond International Inc., West Chester, OH and part ? 1207B
These things may have changed composition, of course. But you or someone might be interested.
Got tube of stuff. ThreeBond International Inc., West Chester, OH and part ? 1207B
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Listen for chain slap on deceleration if you work the gears downshifting and engine braking. Chain bounces around a lot with them.
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I use that or tuner cleaner... or as my dad says "tuna" cleaner. I don't know why I would need to clean a tuna when working on electrical conections but hey, whatever works. As for yamabond its gray in color so its not the prettiest. That black case sealer the op bought might look better and as long as it keeps water out it should be fine. Take some pictures op so I can see how it looks.
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Maybe luck of the draw (but I couldn't explain why one and not another,) but the Hayden in mine, installed before I bought it in '07 at 23,000 miles, has needed only 3 shims since then and has never needed anymore (now at 170,000.) If I had to venture a guess, it would be the quality of one batch of springs vs another.
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From: Beyond Fucital
Originally Posted by Yamaharley;[url=tel:20075270
20075270[/url]]I use that or tuner cleaner... or as my dad says "tuna" cleaner. I don't know why I would need to clean a tuna when working on electrical conections but hey, whatever works. As for yamabond its gray in color so its not the prettiest. That black case sealer the op bought might look better and as long as it keeps water out it should be fine. Take some pictures op so I can see how it looks.