Pick up an extra set of wheels for it, throw some Conti TKC70's or TKC80's knobbies on it and go for it!
Pick up an extra set of wheels for it, throw some Conti TKC70's or TKC80's knobbies on it and go for it!Hello R3 forum members,
I decided to start a blog on my R3 and here I am!
Got the Raven on July 18th 2015, went to the Capitol Yamaha dealer looking for a dual-sport and left with a R3!
I put about 120 miles on the bike now.
Just got insurance today from my cousin at Farmers insurance.
Full coverage, $250 deductible for $660 a year! Not so bad considering I never had/got my M1 license. I will get my M1 then get a discount later.
Well riding off to the dealer to pick up my registration and plates!
Photos in the dealer before I brought the bike home and it's own personal garage.
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I been throwing around the idea of some longer travel forks and rear suspension and/or swing arm in the future but will keep it a street machine for now.Pick up an extra set of wheels for it, throw some Conti TKC70's or TKC80's knobbies on it and go for it!![]()
Hey Stirz,Welcome.
The overflow hose from the remote reservoir is routed back and into the top of an open frame tube. Not sure why it would be leaking where yours is - make sure cap and in/out hoses are sealing properly.
Looks great and proves that boredom can be very productive.Got bored today so I did some vinyl wrap to the plastic insert between the front and rear seat with flat black I had left over from a clients car.
I also had another piece just right for the front windscreen, no problem with the slightly smaller sight picture and I barely tuck my head under the shield for now. I can easily take it off if it becomes a problem.
How hard are you running that thing? Mine only does that when I'm on the track running for a constant 20 min. full out!Got only 230 miles and the coolant is leaking again.
They ordered me another tank cap. If it leaks one more time I am not sure what to do. This is the 3rd time in under a month I am going in for this, getting pretty tired of seeing the dealer. This time I am asking for some free stuff!![]()
Look at http://www.r3-forums.com/forum/761-spears-racing/21961-welcome-spears-racing.html. Mr. Greg Spears has everything you need and also may have some insight on your cap problem. It never hurts to ask!Not hard at all, it is about 100 F degrees in the day but I am moving 90% of the time and always cool down for 5 minutes before parking it at home, most of the time I ride at night since there are less cars and it's cooler. The first time the dealer said that the coolant bottle cap was not on tight, they popped it on and it helped but again it started leaking, not as bad but I called the dealer immediately to make sure they know and have been very cooperative in handling this problem. The new cap should be here on Tuesday when I will be picking up a bunch of aftermarket Yamaha accessories from my last visit for this problem but who knows if I'll even get a chance to put them on.
I did get 3 of the 5 items I ordered last week, R-77 full exhaust and oil cap should be in on Tuesday but I won't be able to install anything till this issue is addressed and I have fully broken the bike in. Still deciding on a ECU.
Maybe I can talk them into more parts.
I already have my eye on the 415 chain kit and few other goodies from SpearsLook at http://www.r3-forums.com/forum/761-spears-racing/21961-welcome-spears-racing.html. Mr. Greg Spears has everything you need and also may have some insight on your cap problem. It never hurts to ask!
Hey LAMchops,I have the same issue with coolant leak, just found it so haven't tried anything yet. Bike has been ridden gently by a new rider, only other issue has been a horrible burning smell for the first 100km which I assume is normal (exhaust coating?). Coolant appears to be slightly over-filled (with bike level it's a few mm over the "full" marker).
Let me know if you find a solution! I'm assuming that reinstalling the cap is a simple do-it-yourself job and that a replacement part wasn't required? I won't be able to take mine to the dealer until next week![]()