fc501

Hey guys,is there a manual out there for the 98 fc 501,got one for the 04 model of the bloke that sold me the bike,not quite the same though !,if there is where would i get one ? cheers, Davie :wink:

ok so im an idiot please help. I worked on this for about an hour and a half thismorning trying to get the pin out of the rear break assembly. i have looked at the shop manual and the owners manual both state remove the cotter pin from retain pin and remove pads by pulling out retaining pin WTF...

can any one tell me where to get a complete set of plastics for my berg i love her but shes lookin real tatered i prefer to get all black any clues

I just yesterday bought an 01 FC501. It did not come with any documents. I would like to pick up an owner's manual and/or maybe a service/parts manual. Can someone point me in the right direction? I have about 12,000 questions concerning this bike, but I'm gonna search around on here for a...

Somebody stole my 1997 FC501 last night from my house in Phoenix. If anyone hears of a 97 needing jets it could be mine!!! I know it's a long shot, but if anyone happens to have any info, please drop me an email. It doesn't have stickers on the tank. I can't think of any other identifying marks...

I have a 1997 FC501. Does anyone know if it's possible to convert it to an electric start? Would I need to change the stator? The bike is all stock. Any info would be nice.

I have a 96 fc501 but the automatic decomp sometimes fail. Is there possible to get a manual decomp for this engine :?: and if you get at manual one is it possible to pull it too hard so the valves get smashed against the piston? 8O

My FC501 has very few miles, and ran fine before if stored it away for about two years. I am now getting ready to sell, and went through everything, new gas, cleaned our carb, adjusted valves, etc, etc. All the pre-ride stuff. Just before working on it, I just kick it through a few times and...

I have a 1995 fc501 that i will be parting out. The top end of the motor blew at very low speed. The whole bottom end is good, brand new clutch, good plastic, laser exhaust, tight suspension, good cables. etc. Basically the whole bike is for sale so if you need anything please dont hesitate to...

So i just got my 95 fc501. Appeared to be in good shape recently rebuilt and ran really well. I got it home but havent had a chance to ride it until the other day. I checked the oil, started it up and let it warm up for a good 4 minutes. I headed slowly out of the yard and before i could even...

Anyone have any idea what the top speed of a 1995 FC501 with stock gearing is? Ive got one and it feels pretty fast in 6th gear so i was just curious how fast it really is. Thanks.

Hello, I just attempted by first valve adjustment after taking a basic maintence course. On the 4 cyl street bike in the course, using a feeler gauge (aka thickness gauge) was no problem. But checking the valve clearance on my 98 FC501 is nearly impossible. The top of the valve cover is...

So is there a section for us newbies. I tried a search on the 1994 fc 501. plus looked at all the areas on the side bar. i need info on this bike if anyone has some. I have been out of bikes since 1997. i am neck deep in rock crawling but missing some adrenline. back in 95 and 96 i was...