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Cheers, no I didn't but there is something weird - just took out/apart the carbs, one of the carbs was soaked w gas the other was dry..??

I just emptied the gas, pulled on the vacuum tube w my mouth, gas only came out when it was supposed to does that mean anything for the petcock?

Hi people, My dashboard lights started randomly cutting in and out, but no other lights did Would I be correct to assume there's a weak connection somewhere therefore? And where would you recommend I check?

One more thing SLaP - do you think I can leave the crankcase &/or related gasket alone? Like is it part of the problem? And if I understood correctly, the carbs are a symptom of the petcock problem, not messed up themselves, and because of that they got fuel n gunk in em probably? The petcock's...

I believe!!

Lol I back that I feel emasculated whenever I go to the mechanic I borrowed that term from the receipt - it was Quality Automotive Services near Caledonia on lawrence do you know them?

After - and I overfilled it significantly, though I believe I drained it before riding, but it did sit with it for a bit. Does that mean anything to you?

Really??? This is so frustrating - in the last 5K I've paid to have the petcock "fixed" TWICE and the carbs overhauled for $450!

Thanks guys, I've replaced the thermostat and thankfully haven't had any repeats of that. I decided to drain the oil because it was looking dark even though I've barely ridden it since my last change, and it smelled strongly of gas. Also, there's a leak same as last place, so maybe I really did...

Thank you. I'll check the links then the gasket the thermostat though - I tested it, opens at about 140 fully by bout 150 (instead of something like 87).. I assume I need to replace it?

Thanks, I'm going to try to remove the thermostat and see if its good or not what's this "gasket" you're talking about? What's it look like, where is it?

Wow I almost gave up on getting a reply, I'd made sure to get notifications by email and didn't so assumed I hadn't got one, thanks guys! I'd only just figured out that's what they were I feel kinda stupid, I refound my post in my googling Anyway, on to the bike: yes, I did notice there was some...

I'd just finished fixing the perpetual project that is my bike. I had a couple short rides, and didn't have any problems, then last night I came outside (light drizzle, doubt its relevant) and started her up with choke, was about to get on about 5 min later, noticed that the two big pipes coming...

This has been really helpful yet again the people on this site come through for me thank you! Final question is in the quoted part here (hopefully)- "...in your brake fluid res for the new pads?" I dont know what brake fluid res is or how to check I'd guess res means reservoir or st but I got...

Thanks for that

I must not have I don't really even know what that is or how to check . . How do I?

I'm riding a 98 EX500. Recently decided to switch front brake pads because braking seemed to be weaker, found that the pads were worn all the way down. Probably as a result, the rotor was ridged up and I replaced it with another used one that was smoother and a little thicker.. Finding a lot of...

Hey, I have a 98 EX500.. Right handlebar got bent up recently, and I was able to buy a pair of clip ons from a guy parting out a CBR F4 .. Obviously they aren't simply replacement parts I was wondering what I need to do to install them? unless of course it's not worthwhile and I should buy a...

wow just noticed the right handlebar is bent at about 15-20 degree angle I don't know if that changes things..? and thanks I'm convinced I'm back to work on it she's a keeper also I don't know if it's a good call but I just saw the bike with the front fairing removed and i rly like the more...

Hi, I got a 98 Kawi EX500 Ninja, just broke about 50k with it. Recently finished a repaint, looks pretty good Now I've put it down, front fairing is cracked and scratched n needs replacement (non-OEM cowling is a bargain @ ~$250). Other casualties are the front and rear brake levers...