futura question

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blinkey501 · #1 Post by **blinkey501** » Wed Aug 29, 2012 5:11 pm

Having listened to advice about the futura it seems the short falls are the back bearing. But what sort of milage does the futura suffer this problem? And are they hard to change/Readily available?
The rectifier which seems to overheat, i do believe a honda part can replace this item. If so which one and is it hard to change?
Is there any more problems that are associated with this bike?
Would it be best practice to change the shock on this bike and if so what unit would be best to replace the origional?
Thanks

über pikey · #2 Post by **über pikey** » Wed Aug 29, 2012 7:36 pm

Dude, I think you worry too much

Not known of a rear bearing suffer but someone might be along to change that.

The rectifier is an easy job that anyone can carry out and probably already been done by now anyway.

The shock is the same as most bikes, I have had no issues with mine as and it's a standard unit, I have carried a shit load over the last 2k miles with no issue and fully adjustable to suit to.

Done quite a bit of wet riding with no issues at all but I would recommend a battery change once the starter motor sounds slow on them to a higher output one.

flatlander · #3 Post by **flatlander** » Wed Aug 29, 2012 10:10 pm

when you or say Mart get honme from a ride out and go in the house do you say

Hi I'm back from the Futura

sorry couldn't resist ...IGMC

MartDude · #4 Post by **MartDude** » Wed Aug 29, 2012 10:22 pm

Only known problem with the rear shock is if the bike is used regularly for 2-up riding with lots of luggage - shortens its life expectancy. Off-the-shelf replacements available from Hagon, Maxton & Wilbers. Also, Ohlins for some early RSVs can be fitted with a little tweaking.

Rear wheel bearings : in over 4 years of Fut ownership, I've not come across anyone in the UK having a failed bearing. Some of the US owners, who tend to do higher mileages, have had to replace them, & seems as if it can be a bit of a sod of a job if the back end's been neglected; seems that the cush drive nut can sometimes loosen over time, & allow water into the bearing, which makes it a tw*t to get out - it can seize on to the stub axle through corrosion. But, as I said, it's a rare occurrence.

Rectifier: some have fitted MOSFET rectifiers,either as replacements for failed OEM ones or as a pre-emptive upgrade. I fitted an upgrade Electrex one 3 years ago (pre-emptive) & it's still fine. Info on which MOSFET to fit available on AF1 Fut forum.

There are a few other simple upgrades/fixes which ought to be done - but, as Curt said, they've probably been done already for the bike to have survived (starter solenoid, fuel quick-disconnect, charging wiring).

If you're nice, you can have a play with mine in Norfolk.

MartDude · #5 Post by **MartDude** » Wed Aug 29, 2012 10:59 pm

BTW, Jay, we do have a Futura forum on here, old chap

blinkey501 · #6 Post by **blinkey501** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 4:18 am

MartDude wrote:BTW, Jay, we do have a Futura forum on here, old chap

Oh sorry i should have looked.

Mart i would love to have a go on your futura has i am really contemplating selling the oasis and buying a futura for the long runs out.
Can't sell the grey i have spent a lot of time and money sourcing bits for my project.

DavShill · #7 Post by **DavShill** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 10:06 am

You've got two falcos why not just start to mod the green one (nasty colour anyway) cut the fairing and screen, put some bar risers on, Bob's your Mother's brother.

blinkey501 · #8 Post by **blinkey501** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 5:26 pm

DavShill wrote:You've got two falcos why not just start to mod the green one (nasty colour anyway) cut the fairing and screen, put some bar risers on, Bob's your Mother's brother.

Mmmm well thats an idea dave but........ Naa