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Remember the big three in front of Congress?

I bought two of these so you can hold one nut while you adjust the other: https://www.mikesxs.net/yamaha-xs650-hook-wrench-for-40-45mm.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0MexBhD3ARIsAEI3WHL0n6ag0ey8vq0xbS6zf8s2-85o9MOJHt-kIOSarZIWlINp2Gf2KFMaAmOnEALw_wcB

Welcome. In the US, the GT750 was nicknamed the "Water Buffalo". Same in Spain?

I use a thick 3/4" wide chisel to get the bearing off of the triple tree shaft. It acts as a wedge. For the races in the steering stem, I try to pound them out with a drift and chisels and misc tools. If they don't oblige, I cut them with a Dremel cutting wheel.....but it looks like you got...

Glad you are able to enjoy the Vmax again! Welcome.

Just as Firemedic was alluding.... As you open the butterfly valve (throttle), the air flow increases and it is supposed to draw more fuel to go with the faster air flow....yet it dies. I would drain each fuel bowl and see if they have the right amount of fuel and if the fuel is clean. If...

Super nice job.

My wife has cataract surgury upcoming this summer for both of her eyes, and she is terrified. Your story comes at the just the right time to calm her as best as possible. Thanks for sharing your experience Bill.

Peculiar that somone would make it into a suitable touring bike, yet it only has 3k miles.

I sent an email inquiry. Thanks!

Maybe someone cracked the nylon barb on the fuel fiter when they were changing it?

My kickstand swich gave me sudden drop-outs last spring. I'd be driving along and at ramdom times, the engine would suddenly stop and sometimes jerk and sputter. It always started up and kept going until the next occurance. I cleaned the kickstand switch and never had any more trouble. In your...

My first choice is to use the rear MC to push them out. Since there are 2 pistons in the Gen1 calipers, you have to block one side somehow so you can put pressure behind the other piston. Sorry, I can't remember how I got both pistons out. I might have clamped one side when it was out "far...

Welcome. Belgie is Belgium?

I believe that's the genuine Yamaha accessory windscreen. It's no longer available. I wish I could find a nice one!