I think the 5th gen is extra noisy as it uses the RC45 layout with the cam drive up the right side, different to earlier gens which had the cam...
Clutch slip when warmed could be air or it could be a blockage in the tiny return port in the floor of the master (under the small shield). If it...
My 6th gen with 82000km had very abrupt clutch take-up which made a smooth launch a bit tricky. I did the usual external things first including a...
Nothing is impossible, and the ABS system is just a control module, two ABS pumps and two wheel speed sensors and tone wheels plus wiring and...
Well said Mike.
I recently put an old but lightly used front wheel and new pads in my VFR and was astounded at the drag. So I disassembled all the parts and...
Just to clarify, the 800 is a 2006, not 87. Price elasticity is an interesting thing when you are looking at what I would consider an...
I am also a big fan of using the "correct" springs at the front. Usually you end up with less preload to get the desired ride height, which make...
I have seen small LED lights that use a similar fixing as shown, maybe your bike had some snazzy underbody lighting? You are correct that the...
I have a small hard cover notebook for each bike. I write down any servicing work that I do with a date and km, and do the same for any new tyres.
I completed my clutch plate installation on Sunday; whilst I was in there it was apparent that the front camchain was not really tensioned well,...
Help I've got, and experience, but no actual expertise. I put 10W-40 into my 09 but I'm not sure it is any specific brand; it was a blend of...
Clutch rattle is just one of those things that happens as the engine ages. I think a lot of it comes from the hub damper which is a shock absorber...
Stop dicking around Mike. Taste is the only way to go.
As someone who has just bought a well-used 6th gen, I have been dealing with a couple of knocking sounds. Camchains were quiet when cold but get...
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There are a few things that determine decent gear selection, the shift "star" which indexes the shift drum into correct positions, and then the...
These are just a bog standard H4 bulb in my NZ model but maybe something else in your market. The high beam is an H7, maybe your bike has that as...
Nice accenting Captain! The valve covers are spot-on.
Swapping triples might also change the fork offset, and could well affect the function of the steering lock. You should also measure the disc...
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