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    gv550 reacted to bimota's post in the thread McCRUISE fitted today but have issues with Like Like.
    JOB DONE. yep update, turned out there was nothing wrong with the mccruise as the compamy said all along and they have been superb...
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    I'd be more concerned about the aftermarket sensor, install a known working Yamaha sensor before changing other parts. And I agree with...
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    gv550 replied to the thread Whining noise from engine..
    Yes, I had a flashlight above and caused the oil to shine a bit silver. Here's the same pleat with no flashlight. There are no metal...
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    gv550 replied to the thread Whining noise from engine..
    Here's the oil filter, I couldn't find anything shiny in any pleat. This filter has been in service for 20,000 kms. I do have a video...
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    gv550 replied to the thread OEM pannier lock tumbler kit..
    And I discovered............... I can install a #4 in place of a #3, put the key in the lock and file the #4 down to the barrel and...
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    Mine measures 12.8mm.
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    gv550 replied to the thread Whining noise from engine..
    @~TABASCO~ , I did replace the Yamaha CCT with a Graves MCCT about 3000 kms ago, along with a new OEM cam chain. Had both cams out to...
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    gv550 replied to the thread Whining noise from engine..
    Thanks Jlq1969, I see that now in the periodic maintenance section, I was looking in the engine/oil pump section. It appears the...
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    gv550 replied to the thread Whining noise from engine..
    I rode the bike to Romney, WV last week. Bike ran fine and everything seemed normal, the whine persists. One morning I started the...
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    gv550 replied to the thread Side Stand Turn.
    I spin mine around regularly in my garage using the center stand, never the side stand. I doubt if either stand would work on anything...
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    I have this kit, 59C-281C0-00, and similar to a valve shim kit I've used up all of one size tumbler #3 which is 5.5 mm. Unlike a shim...
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    gv550 replied to the thread Yamaha factory panniers Australia.
    And then use kit 59c-281c0-00 to re-key your new locks to match your ignition.
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    Okay then..... but PMA?
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    Rabbit and tortoise I understand........ but what about 'STAY'?
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    gv550 replied to the thread Whining noise from engine..
    I think I have eliminated the stator as being the source of the noise. As mentioned, the system voltage is 13.9 to 14.1 while riding, I...
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