The Workshop

November 5, 2014

Is the frame

Is the frame Rotten!!! I’m not sure if you can see the picture below but can the tail piece be welded back on? Does it look like the frame and swingarm may be too far gone to keep on the road? Would it be likely to leave you sitting on the road? Attachment 173694 Attached […]

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November 2, 2014

Battery alternatives

Battery alternatives Hi all, I’m looking for alternative batteries to replace the one in my cb900f. The one that’s in it is just not up to the task of spinning that newly rebuilt motor. The one in it is a YB14L-A2. Does anyone know of a better one that has the same dimensions but with […]

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November 1, 2014

LED H4 replacement lamps

LED H4 replacement lamps Anyone used these eBay (Thumbnails)   eBay (Thumbnails) or anything similar? Not HID, but LED. If so, are they any good? Source: irish bikers

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November 1, 2014

Rough Bird in the mornings…

Rough Bird in the mornings… I am having a strange issue with my 99 blackbird (Fi). It runs really rough, misfires 1 or 2 cylinders for about 2 – 5 minutes in the mornings only . After few minutes it becomes to run nice and smooth. When started in the evenings when engine is cold […]

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October 30, 2014

bleeding clutch fj1200

bleeding clutch fj1200 hi all.lost all pressure on clutch and was getting bubbles in master cylinder.it was suggested that it was more than likely the slave seals so i replaced them.with the master cleaned and empty i tried to back bleed from nipple with syringe.i could only push so much in then it would start […]

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October 30, 2014

top yoke

top yoke hi guys recently bought a 92 tenere 750. took the top yoke off to get powder coated and had to strip the bushings out that the risers go into, search internet and cant find them, anybody on here have a link as to where i can get them or if i can get […]

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October 30, 2014

CBF600 Tank removal

CBF600 Tank removal Lads how the fk do I lift the tank on the CBF600. I have removed the front fairings. It looks as if its on a pivot but I cant see any screws holding the front. Source: irish bikers

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October 29, 2014

General Engine Oil Leak Repair & Gaskets/O-Ring Questions

General Engine Oil Leak Repair & Gaskets/O-Ring Questions Have my Ex-Racebike GSXR1000 K8 back on road duty now & have noticed numerous minor engine oil leaks from it. The oil cooler appears to be pinched & oozing oil slowly & both the engine covers are weeping oil somewhere near the bottom of the cover. Needless […]

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