On my favourite road, Orere Point to Kaiaua
Good job! Looks like a different bike. I also bought a very grubby VFR recently but was really pleased with the way the bodywork and paint...
Definitely looks like a candidate for a rodent-infested air box! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
You're quite right, that is a very good video for fork seal replacement. From what I saw the CBR forks used in the video are very similar to the...
Spent a bit more time on this task over the weekend. I found that I can get the lower pin out of it's boot with a bit of force/hose flexing, but...
I think you've done exactly the right thing. If the pistons were your problem they'd cause drag on both pads whereas if the pins are not moving...
Hi Gang I want to replace the rubber boots and clean and grease the sliding calliper pins in the front brakes. I'm all set with new pads, new...
Yes this is definitely a DIY job, the only bit that needs specialist guidance is the selection of the shims, and that is something you are paying...
I am old enough to have gone through school when the transition was happening from imperial (I guess that would be the Dark Side) to metric, so am...
Here's what I got by email from Jamie: "I am in the process of releasing a cartridge upgrade kit that will include all parts pre-assembled for...
I concur with the suggestions that if you're going to change the springs you might as well do the whole shebang. I also agree that there is an...
For forks, the modifications usually comprise of new oil (and seals and bushings if needed), new springs to suit your weight, and then...
I can't comment specifically on the 6th gen. but the 5th gen PAIR system definitely opens the air supply when the valve is energized by the ECM....
My forks look a lot like yours with bad peeling and corrosion on the lowers, but the seals are spot on. What do people reckon is the best way to...
Thanks for closing off this post; it has been a good opportunity to learn more about the LBS. I'm glad you had a straightforward and positive outcome.
I think I'd go looking at the starter relay first (back left of the tank) and make sure it is closing the starter motor contacts, and also check...
There's no direct connection between the centre rear piston and the foot pedal that I can see. The only way the foot pedal has any effect on the...
There's instructions in the shop manual for doing this: "Disconnect the fuel cut relay connector (right side on rear subframe, vertical black...
There should not be any power to the flasher unit with the ignition off so my guess would be your alarm unit, as that would be the only part that...
The flapper is held open by a spring, and pulled shut by a vacuum diaphragm. Vacuum from the manifold is used to suck the flapper shut, and an...
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