This column is written by an Aussie bike journalist called Boris, I've been following it on FB all year (called "Dear George"). Very often...
Before you go to the trouble of pulling the TB's off, why not let then engine get hot (so the heat will soften the inlet rubbers), then slacken...
The only reason that the throttle bodies/idle screw won't line up with the frame hole would be if the TB's are not sitting down onto the intake...
Best wishes and heal fast Jay! Having damaged my ribs, I can vouch for the pain of sneezing, so stay away from pepper for a bit. Puts the risks...
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Genius, thanks DP!
You are unlikely to get a short along a wire unless the insulation is damaged, but very likely to get corrosion at the terminal contacts that...
I get that the man was walking, but the python??? Surely that would be being taken for a slither? How do you even keep a collar and leash on a python?
I believe this is a 6G? Things to check would be the sliding pins for the caliper, these need to be clean and well greased. Next up would be a...
Hmmm, where to begin??? Assuming you just replace the fork tubes, you should go for re-springing and re-valving. That will make a massive...
Your suggested fix should work fine (provided the triples themselves aren't bent), but you will need to slacken off the bottom triple clamps,...
This is a cheap voltmeter, I found a plastic irrigation hose fitting that is snug in the steering head, and cut two slots in that to accept the...
A weak spark can give those symptoms, so try new plugs first, then maybe check the resistance on the coils and plug leads, and confirm you are...
From the service manual:
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Here's a link to a Dropbox copy of the manual: https://www.dropbox.com/s/lkc7dmwyi509h0b/vfr750f%20RC36%20service.pdf?dl=0 My suggestions for...
Just "persuade" the slave piston to return into the cylinder, g-clamp or similar, same as you would do for a brake piston. Might even go back in...
I just checked a video of my bike running up a great hard charging road mid summer and it varied from 76 to 80C, but was mostly showing 77 or 78C.
I replaced my clutch fibre discs at 92000km, no slipping but the engagement point was narrow and a bit lurchy. I used EBC CK-series parts and...
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