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Just sold my 2016 speed triple, l mostly used it for long rides and to be honest l found it uncomfortable and the suspension way too hard. I've...
It's common and quite normal, my BMW gs used to do it ...particularly noticeable on warm dark nights. As you say modern bikes run very lean and...
All the points in the previous post are correct, Regarding replacement parts, l bought plates etc from "britbits" in Christchurch as they are...
Yes, sounds like a gear problem to me, trouble is that both the meshing gears will probably be damaged. The other issue is gaining access to them...
Another useful tip is to cut open the old oil filter and check inside for metal swarf....messy but a good thing to check.
Yes, a nice piece of kit, from what I've seen if you want to weld aluminium it is the way to go. I would love to have that kind of capability but...
I had an interceptor and found the same thing, dealer should have done it on first service but l could tell that the bolts had never been removed...
Yes, l think TIG is the way now they are getting a bit more affordable. I have found the battery impact guns good as well,they seem to be even...
The problem is the labour rate, just getting to the valves on a triple takes quite a bit of time and dealers probably charge £70-£90 per hour....
I agree, it all depends on what "qualified" actually means these days, my engineering apprenticeship lasted 5 years , now a person can be...
My thinking exactly!
Strange ....l think completely the other way, to me a dealer service history means nothing....l know a few "motorcycle technicians" and quite...
Buy some decent tools and do it yourself, it's really not that difficult just time consuming.
Had a similar issue with a friends Africa twin, stripped the engine only to find 2nd gear was badly worn, it appeared not to have been hardened...
Yep, agree with all that particularly the quickshifter bit, they are definitely bad news on a 1050,however they last for years with manual shifting.
Have you tried another solenoid? Sounds like high resistance across the contacts to me, as you said it spins over if you bypass the solenoid.
I had exactly the same issue with a car, as soon as l released the key it would start, this is exactly the point where the starter stops drawing...
I had one for a year and absolutely loved it...lm sure you will too.
Yep, l had exactly the same.