$6.16 @ Amazon vs $2.35 @ RPM.

Thxs all, this is the YAMAHA oem number:
214-11198-01
https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-214-11198-01-00-YG9-00027-26-2G-341-15353-00-00-214-11198-00-00/dp/B005C5AMMO/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.osR7USfaMno_jHPlLjZ_tTrL_6O6vgOL3PuL9FpkYbdY7z6bp3NgUVUAJ_zb400j-LfReG_A7c4jtnKWoDs-gLN7olk95VSUBkM_oaV0VVY.qXbZXBZrcHQjDkpYlnaiDr61KdMOJM9rUPVaqCgnpN4&dib_tag=se&keywords=214-11198-01-00&qid=1774978600&sr=8-1

M14

I went into this not believing these tires could be worth a hoot.

After a few thousand miles, I am kind of shocked at how good they are, at least in the handling department.

One of the best handling tires I have ever run, I do know, they are good.

The downside, I don't see them lasting long, but time will tell.

I am pleasantly surprised, and with the limited options, pleased.

Shinko 011 Verge Tires
Designed specifically for sport and sport touring riding, the Shinko 011 Verge combines performance with extended tread life. The 011 Verge radial tire is Aramid belted for enhanced high-speed performance and stability.

Features:
Tread compound is designed for excellent grip with extended tread life
Tread radius is designed for enhanced high speed cornering
W (168mph) or V (149mph) speed rated
   
Front  120/70ZR17 W 87-4081
Rear   150/80ZR16 W 87-4090   

I test the side stand switch with a multi-meter on the plug. When the stand is up the circuit is complete and when it is down the circuit is open.  I have a jumper wire on the harness side of the bike completing the circuit now to bypass the switch. The problem is the bike wont run with the side stand down when in neutral unless I am holding in the clutch. The neutral light is on.

Is there some other test I should do?

Thanks!

I don't recommend copper as the pan threads are not full circular and can strip out when trying to compress the washer.

I have attached the link to the Yamaha crush washer that should be replaced at every oil change.

https://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=Engine%3A214-11198-01

Randy - RPM

On my 1986 it's a 14mm crush washer

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0FG7RHMH5?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Quote from: Billy Bananahead on March 29, 2026, 08:19:44 AM17mm. What's so funny?

Thxs Billy, I used the wrong emoticon...

Quote from: filsurs on March 29, 2026, 08:13:14 AMHey FJ-OWNERS,
Which ring ( ...mm?) should I use for a regulier oil change?
Thxs

Filsurs,
Take the ring (it is called a crush washer) to the auto parts store and match it up to what they have. Crush washers are sold by the bag. Some are copper, some are aluminum.

E10 has up to 10% ethanol while E5 has up to 5% ethanol here in the UK.
Most of the lads over here use E5 over E10 because it doesn't mess with the carbs rubber parts as much.
It is a bit more expensive but why use E10 when it causes problems.
I've left E5 in my tanks and carbs all winter without any problems though i do regularly fire the bikes up to stop any crystallisation in the carbs.

Quote from: filsurs on March 29, 2026, 08:18:00 AMI always use E95, no problems even after 6 weeks. Never had problems also with my BMW R1100RT,  Ducati 750 ss ie, suzuki  gs 750(1978), Honda vfr 1000 f and a suzuki 700 intruder. I would say, just use it

Be careful of your terms. You are not running E95 95% ethanol in your bikes

You are using Euro 95 (E10), which is 95-octane gasoline with 10% ethanol added for standard petrol vehicles

Apples and oranges