Before you do anything else, why not attach a dial indicator to the fork legs and check the runout of the disks? The alloy carriers are easy to...
You need to access the tensioner which is on the back of the cylinders, if you already have the throttle bodies removed you have easy access,...
I believe the 6X was a full on HRC engine that was the test bed for the next generation of RVF and ultimately the RC30.
My hands are dangerous on their own. I own three torque wrenches in 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" size.
Do you need the PCV or the secondary master cylinder? The latter is far more likely seize up and that will either stop the rear centre piston...
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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