Recent content by orange rush

I use a "Back-A-Line" from Aerostich. I'm an old guy with serious back problems and this product allows me to do four to six hundred mile days and still be able to get off my S10 at rides end. Chris

Bought my S10 for a 71st birthday present I felt was deserved!! "Orange Rush" refers to my favorite mountain bike. They say 70 is the new 60. ;) Chris

Maybe someone can figure out how to wire in a "Flood Start" switch to allow cranking the engine without the EFI and fuel pump operating. Pulling the cowling and removing a fuse along the side of the road in a monsoon could be dangerous! I would really like too get some response from Yamaha...

I would also be interested in red for my white bike. I've always thought the stock looked unfinished' Chris

Rode about 80 miles after finally getting it started and all seemed fine. Came home and changed the oil in case there was any fuel leakage into the sump if that's possible. Gonna try a different starting procedure when the bike ends up sitting thru more of these -15 degree "Global Warming"...

Hooray, finally got it started!! Jumper cables connected to a good battery, tried to start after sitting over night, cranks and nothing. Pulled fuse, WOT cranked and cranked, nothing. Re-installed fuse, pump works, crank and tries to fire and then nothing. Pulled fuse again, etc. etc. etc...

Tried to start it again today using a jumper battery too. Still nothing after pulling the fuse and crank with wide open throttle, re-install the fuse, crank WOT and closed throttle, nada. Supposed to be in the 50s here tomorrow and my newest bike won't start!! MamaYama's got some explaining...

USAF SAC 1961-1965 keeping our B52s flying during the Cold War Chris

No joy, pulled the fuse, WOT, same results; nada. Dealer wants me to bring it in? Explained that it would be a long push as it doesn't run! They're supposed to come and haul it to the shop next week as it's too damned cold to ride anyway. Missed the two warm riding days over the last...

Ok, I've got the "no start" problem for the first time today. Bike's been sitting for several weeks in garage due to weather. Fuel has "Stabil" in it, tried WOT and it just cranks with no sign of life. Fuel pump runs like normal no indication of faults. 2013 with less than 5000 miles. The...

Thanks, that's what I figured but have never seen explained. Chris,( waiting for riding weather)

What is the difference between a XTZ12D and a XTZ12DC? Is the C in the model number refer to a California only bike! Thanks, Chris

Good for you! Helps keep the technicians busy during the slow months. Chris

Interesting article in the latest edition of M/C Consumer News. A product called an Accelerator Module is capable of adjusting the rate of fueling under acceleration to eliminate the lean condition from the factory then reverting to standard settings at cruise so no change in economy. The site...

I'm using the Yamaha deflectors with a National Cycle Touring windscreen. Much better for winter riding. Now I need to get more coverage from the stock handguards! Chris