Unless I miss my guess, it would have to do with corrosion (or anything else) that would make it a point of higher-than-planned for resistance....
Pretty much my thought, too. I like "new and improved" things as long as they work. When I don't like them is when I'm trying to maintain them or...
Bizarre, isn't it? Electrical is so much more straightforward, with regard to functionality/reliability, than a high RPM engine and transmission....
A kid I went to high school with made a left turn into a big, giant orange school bus. He did not turn in front of it; he hit it right about in...
On the 6th Gen, the front left brake caliper is "hinged" on the bottom so that the entire assembly rotates forward under braking only when the...
Where is that connector located? Can you tell what caused the failure? And thanks for the follow-up!
Congratulations! It's always fun to buy a brand new bike. FWIW, bring a tire pressure gauge along and double-check before you ride away (42 rear,...
That's a lot of work for a "non-FI" vehicle. Be interesting to see how it comes out. Keep us updated, please!
The credit for this goes to Peter Egan; bring ratty old clothes such as underwear, T-shirts and the like. Rather than launder them, throw them...
WestCo Battery - 12V12A-BS Still kinda pricey, but better than $150. I don't remember where I heard of this company, and I have not done business...
Personal taste is a funny thing. I like the ST1100/1300 on paper, every owner I've talked to loves them, but every time I sit on one I can't stand...
Once again, negligence strikes an innocent victim... Bummer! I wonder if the bent rotor was caused by a small dog body absorbing the impact,...
Have you checked the valve clearances? A tight (or sticking) exhaust valve would do what you describe, and would be more likely to do it when hot....
"The Honda Engineering Guide to Designing a Lightweight Production V4 Motorcycle"
It really is the wrist control that matters. My last 250+ mile highway trip varied from 42 to 50. 50 was 65-75 MPH for about 100 miles, no...
When I first found out about how much pressure was used, I was happy I didn't find out the hard way... FWIW, if you Google "penske motorcycle...
Ditto that. The Penske manual calls out 150 PSI for a similar shock used on an SV650...
What I was thinking, with regard to Recarbco, is that they might be willing just to soak/clean the bodies for you. You're right; they are...
I don't think there are any good answers to wind "protection" for the 6th Gen. I've tried the Puig sport touring (still have it in the box...) and...
I don't know what these people use, but back when I was wrenching on boats, they performed minor miracles. I took in a few carbs that I though...
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