Re: First world problems and bike dilemas
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They have pretty robust engines and can withstand long periods of inactivity. Weak points are ccts, which seem to fail at the 30k+ mark, mine have been replaced. Also stator regulator failure. I've had no problems with mine and I'm now at 37k. Opinion seems to suggest that excess heat kills the stator as owners in warmer climates seem to suffer most.
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My brother fitted 12volt computer fans to regulators on both his bikes after suffering a failure 200 miles from home on a cold wet day on his VFR750 - mind you the aftermarket RR might never fail but can't be too careful, he blames the fairing keeping airflow off the RR..
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