Tips, tricks, questions and answers to tech questions
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Last post by gremlin Fri Mar 03, 2023 4:45 pm
The ZX11 mods have started...
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ZRX61 »
Wed Nov 30, 2022 2:47 am
ZX6 Dogbones ordered from Ebay, so staying with OEM Kawasaki parts. They're a bit longer than the ZX11 'bones so will lower the seat height 1/2in or...
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Last post by ZRX61 Tue Feb 28, 2023 5:16 pm
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Last post by ace llani Thu Feb 23, 2023 2:55 pm
Do we have any tyre experts on here?
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Demannu »
Wed Jan 04, 2023 5:40 pm
I want to increase the rolling radius of the tyres on my Moho.
Simple thing would be fit 16s, but 5 bolt 16s are like hen's teeth for my van.
So I...
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Last post by Horse Sun Feb 19, 2023 4:21 pm
Battery issue
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Rockburner »
Fri Feb 17, 2023 10:34 am
On the JAPton, my father installed a small 6V battery simply to serve as a power source for the brake light and horn (there's no charging circuit)....
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Last post by wull Fri Feb 17, 2023 5:48 pm
Seized Trolleyjack..
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Yorick »
Tue Jan 17, 2023 4:16 pm
Bloody things jammed. Only had it 35 years :obscene-birdiedoublered:
I can afford another one, but like tinkering sometimes.
Are there any...
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Last post by David Thu Feb 16, 2023 8:43 am
What brake pads Yamaha MT07 2018
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formula400 »
Sat Feb 11, 2023 6:53 am
Hello people
The 2018 MT07 needs a fresh set of pads front and rear.
What should I be going for, it spends its life outside and is used for...
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Last post by formula400 Sat Feb 11, 2023 7:27 pm
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Last post by MingtheMerciless Wed Jan 25, 2023 1:15 pm
Battery Optimizers
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tricol »
Tue Dec 13, 2022 3:31 pm
So now that the bike has it's own bedroom in the garage, would it be a good idea to get one of these? It was fine last winter when stored in the...
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Last post by Scootabout Wed Jan 11, 2023 9:10 pm
Fuel pressure gauge
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dern »
Thu Jan 05, 2023 11:43 am
Can anyone recommend a fuel pressure gauge I can mount on a bike to check fuel pressure while riding. It's not a permanent requirement, just for...
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Last post by dern Thu Jan 05, 2023 3:52 pm
How much heat can powder coat take?
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Bigjawa »
Thu Dec 29, 2022 5:58 pm
Looking to do something with the pipes on my gnarley sportster. The end cans are badly corroded as they're cheap aftermarket crap. I was wondering of...
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Last post by ZRX61 Sat Dec 31, 2022 12:18 am
ZRX11 Bling
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ZRX61 »
Fri Dec 16, 2022 12:16 am
No pic of the throttle side yet as it's being a bit argumentative. Will get back to that side in the morning...
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Last post by mangocrazy Fri Dec 16, 2022 9:11 pm
Battery Jig Saw
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Felix »
Sat Dec 10, 2022 9:26 pm
Anyone got one. do they drain the battery as fast as the angle grinders? Seen a few Makita ones going cheap but battery run time if low will make me...
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Last post by demographic Sun Dec 11, 2022 8:05 pm
LED Bulbs ???
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Yorick »
Sat Dec 03, 2022 4:03 pm
My pal has a Ducati SP4 and wants brighter headlamp. He's suggested fitting LED bulb, but not sure if it can be done ?
I've no idea, so over to you ?
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Last post by mangocrazy Sun Dec 04, 2022 2:24 pm
Pig Spit. Go buy some.
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ZRX61 »
Sun Nov 27, 2022 1:42 am
Friends Yam 900 had some shiny radiator hoses. I enquired as to what he put on them.
It's pig snot
Excuse me?
Pig lips!
What?
No, wait a sec...
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Last post by ZRX61 Tue Nov 29, 2022 9:49 pm
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Last post by Skub Tue Nov 29, 2022 7:57 pm
Triumph hot start problem.
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gremlin »
Tue Nov 22, 2022 12:33 pm
Noticed a couple of times recently that if I stop somewhere quickly then try to start the Tiger, the starter kicks over with all the energy of me on...
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Last post by Bwana Wed Nov 23, 2022 6:32 pm
Left hand heated grip stuck on hot?
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Taipan »
Mon Nov 21, 2022 3:33 pm
My left hand heated grip is permanently on as I'm riding it. It's on the hottest setting regardless of what the temperature setting is and it makes...
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Last post by Taipan Wed Nov 23, 2022 11:03 am
Rear wheel installation
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Skub »
Wed Oct 26, 2022 6:37 pm
Does anyone have a good method/trick for getting a rear wheel back in? Holding the wheel in position,juggling spacers while faffing about trying to...
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Last post by Skub Tue Nov 22, 2022 3:45 pm
Exhaust Stud Extractors
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the_priest »
Tue Jun 14, 2022 8:55 am
Which are the best in terms of reasonable money. I have to remove all six from the Triumph's block as they are corroded and gaskets are blowing. I've...
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Last post by ZRX61 Sun Nov 20, 2022 2:20 am
screw extractors
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ace llani »
Fri Oct 07, 2022 2:07 pm
Please, don't. ever.
If you have a male thread stuck in female thread, because the bolt head or nut wasn't sufficient to turn it..
How can drilling...
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Last post by ZRX61 Tue Oct 25, 2022 9:06 pm
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Last post by ZRX61 Tue Oct 25, 2022 8:30 pm
Electric drills
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Cousin Jack »
Sun Oct 02, 2022 3:40 pm
My old el-cheapo Homebase drill is fubared, or at least the batteries are fubared and replacements do not seem to be available.
So 'tis new drill...
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Last post by DefTrap Fri Oct 07, 2022 2:09 pm
Triumph speed triple drop link stuck
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BBB »
Sun Sep 18, 2022 8:48 pm
Thought I'd check if the drop link bearings in the speed triple 1050 needed some fresh grease. Some grease would have been a start....
Bottom...
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Last post by BBB Thu Oct 06, 2022 2:55 pm
Suspension Question.
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Yorick »
Sat Oct 01, 2022 7:10 pm
The Husky is amazing but it's 4 years old so time for a new one.
But I've just spent big dosh getting the sussers sorted.
So do I swap the forks and...
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