Power problem revisited (with audio!)

[VTXorcist]

Thanks for the add'l info guys! Just so you know, I put 'er back together and wasn't able to get the seal on the exhaust that I had before, where I sheared off the bolt. I'm nervous about riding with exhaust visibly leaking right at the cylinder head, so I haven't really done anything with it since Saturday. Guess I need to fix problem A before I move on to problem B.

I had just replaced the spark plug a few weeks ago, but since it's cheap, I'll try another plug and also double-check the gap on this one. I won't be able to give a report on the Chevron (got it already, but that's OK; can't hurt) until I get the exhaust fixed and get a chance to ride it for a while.

[VTXorcist]

Oh wanted to post an update. I took it to another dealership and it's apparently just a gunked up carb. The original owner only put about 4k miles on it over nearly 9 years, so it probably sat for long stretches.

I also finally said fug it and told them to go ahead and pull the engine to drill out that sheared-off exhaust bolt. Expensive alternative, but small price to pay for my peace of mind. Plus, the wife finally took the MSF course and got her endorsement this past Tuesday, and she's tired of waiting for me to fix the dang thing, heh.

Anyway, by Wednesday I should have a perfectly-running '99 GZ, and I can't wait! Thanks for all the advice and patience. Once she starts riding, my wife swears she's gonna sign up here and post an intro and some pics.

EDIT: They're also going to adjust the valves for only $70. Not shabby!

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by VTXorcist

and she's tired of waiting for me to fix the dang thing, heh.

Hell hath no wrath............ :roll: :crackup