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yes they are just CPC chrome quick disconnects, that replace the plastic ones.

When mine broke, I just used two of these and hose clamps. Its bit of a hassle when removing the tank, but no sweat to me...

Here's another potential R1150** oilhead tick-tick-tick noise source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRXeaequvzk Was not aware of this potential problem when I surfed last week on YouTube. I'm planning to investigate this possible lifter problem for my Rockster, which has never been as smooth as m...

i just go around by memory.... since Ive taken most of them off by now lol

LOVE the green wheels, mate.

Just an FYI about fuel lines in general. I installed the brass quick disconnects and a small auto type inline fuel filter after going thru the battle to access the in tank filter. Now I can change filters in 2 minutes with a flat blade screwdriver without having to disassemble anything. I've got a ...

public service announcement: when you have a chance.... check them. :shock: i had one crack and leak on me at the fuel pump. was out with the Mrs for a nice Sunday ride yesterday. "honey, why does it smell like gas?" sure enough, puddle on the transmission. easy fix. Found at chain Autopar...

i looked up the 009's before I agreed to them.. says they were made with long tread life in mind. i know they make the 005 and 007 which are softer compounds. so IM imagining these wont corner QUITE as well. so well see. http://www.shinkotireusa.com/tire/009-raven I also met an RT rider who got 12k...

gregor, I've heard it said that the USA and the UK are 2 English speaking countries separated by a common language. :lol: Yeah, it may seem confusing, the slang definitions of the Emergency CutOff Switch, and when translated literally you are correct -but- the end of that same sentence said "s...

that is 100% indicative of losing the safety circuit. sidestand neutral killswitches. its a well known issue, especially by the offroad guys who smack their bikes into stuff alot... its a big electrical circle to prevent you from doing something dumb lol mine turned out to be a small plug on the lef...

i bought these because I hate wearing boots, even more than I hate sneakers.... now only wear these on longer trips... they are "temporarily rainproof if caught in light shower" but a 7hr deluge, they are not. I learned this the hard way. LOL BUT. They ARE comfortable enough to walk around...

Ha indeed. I laugh every time I go to the airport and the foo foo coffee lines are longer than the TSA lines. Had the 1997 Bandit 1200S right when they came out, fantastic. A few Motorcycles later and was drawn back to the UJM Bandit platform. With good tires of course ;) Gratuitous current photo.....

find a wrecked r1200c(the cruiser abomination), and slam it in there? it the same motor as he 1150 just . 1170cc vs 1130.

2mm longer stroke or something......?

not sure what power thatll get you... but Im PRETTY sure the external dimensions are all the same???

i just wrapped mine with electrical tape after inspecting due to a fuel pump not coming on.. eventually turned out to be a plug too loosely fitted after crabbing the frame apart.

make sure you remove those zip ties! theyre the culprit

LOL you dont enjoy a good 7 dollar coffee flavored sugar every now and again? :) I try to operate on a miles per dollar agenda. I want them to last long enough, so that when I ask my wife to drop them off at the shop for me, she doesnt say, "good lawd, didnt you just get tires?" the bandit...

dont let it eat at you, but let it always in the back of your mind, so you pay attention.

what i do, as I watch in mirror. if driver doesnt look engaged, and the speed looks high.. I flash my brakes.

drivers DO tend to creep awfully close to bikes, which i unnerving.

tundra... I must respectfully disagree on your money spending comment. I have about 700 miles on those 009's now. thoroughly impressed. actually corner better. even in the wet. if they last NEAR as long as the Metzelers or continentals, or even Michelins, I don't see a reason Ill use anything else. ...

So I removed the shift linkage and cleaned and greased the sockets. However once I removed the linkage, I found the shifting arm to be all wiggly. In fact with a little jiggling it came right out! Clearly the filibuster head screw was loose, so the shifting arm was barely attached to the selector s...

ive done mine 3 times. every other year. and Ive found them to be within spec every time.

I explained that "spinning gears" thing to the coworker who bought new Fz8. he rode it and carefully put in first when he shut it off. I asked him why, he said he didnt like the clunk when he shifts into first to take off.

I said just pull the clutch and wait a sec LOL

hey all re-re-REvisiting my thread. though it seemed fine for a bit. I STILL have gear oil on my cat. VERY slow leak. I was kind of over it..... but it stunk yesterday (very hot out) what I Did last fall....a nice little jerry rig. brought home some non flammable "pigmat" from work. cut in...

^^^^ I read of one (1100) lasting 250k. :) with only 22k on the clock, I wouldnt even have failed clutch in my mental rolodex yet. now. what I Would consider,... crack it apart over winter, and see if the clutch splines are fine, lube them, and change gearbox seals when in there.. if they're ok, the...