The Workshop

January 26, 2015

Suzuki Marauder Exhaust

Suzuki Marauder Exhaust Hi. Been trying to find an exhaust for a Marauder 250 with no success. Anyone any pointers ? Welding the existing one is not really an option, it’s been welded previously but new holes opening. Thanks. Source: Suzuki Marauder Exhaust

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January 26, 2015

2004 YZF 250 Starting Issues

2004 YZF 250 Starting Issues Hi I have an 04 YZF 250 MX ….. Problem is starting the damm thing ! I’ve owned my fair share of Off road bikes both 2 Stroke & 4 Stroke and never had any hassles starting any of them , but this one has to take the mantle for […]

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January 26, 2015

SV spluttering and almost dying

SV spluttering and almost dying My first thought is spark plugs but thought I’d ask here first before I go taking the bike apart. When I start the bike up I’ll give her plenty of choke to warm up, bike starts grand, warms up then I knock the choke off and leave her to idle […]

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January 26, 2015

SV caliper fit a V strom??

SV caliper fit a V strom?? Hi all, I’ve been searching and Googling for all morning but in the mean time, Does anybody know if the front brake calipers from a gen1 SV650 are a straight bolt on swap for a K6 1000 Vee?? As far as I know the V strom 560 and 100 […]

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January 25, 2015

Bandit Blowing Ignition Fuse

Bandit Blowing Ignition Fuse My 2002 Bandit 1200 is blowing the ignition fuse every time you turn the key. Really puzzling as the bike is parked up in a garage the past 6 months. I have plugged out anything i thought it could be Clutch switch, side stand switch, stop light switch with no joy. […]

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January 24, 2015

Gsxr sprocket question

Gsxr sprocket question Maybe a silly question but lookkng online for a 48 tooth back sprocket for a k2 gsxr600. Will a sprocket from a 750 or 1000 gsxr fit!? Cheers! Source: Gsxr sprocket question

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January 24, 2015

Leftover 10W40?

Leftover 10W40? Does leftover oil go ‘off’? Is there a use by term after opening a 4l bottle for an oil change? Shame to waste good oil… Source: Leftover 10W40?

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January 24, 2015

Polish gaskets

Polish gaskets Mention of gaskets from Poland sent me off on a look-around. I’ve found one Polish site that stocks Athena and other makes for more recent bikes and another Polish ebay seller who sells NE Brand. I know about Athena, and their base gaskets for Suzuki barrels are reputedly garbage, so I’ll not be […]

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