I'd still change it every 2000 miles anyway, because the gearbox will kill it stone dead.
I suspect heat will be needed. As long as you don't go loony-tunes with the gas torch, the quality of the steel won't be affected.
I wouldn't worry, it's 14mm more than you need.
NGK nomenclature... https://online.flippingbook.com/view/17923346/4
Other people are idiots.
I generally tend to set them on the loose side - ie, when between sizes, go for the thinner shim. * That way, the checking interval is extended,...
Plastigage.
When bleeding car brakes, I would up-end a pint can of brake fluid over the master cylinder reservoir and it would keep the res topped up...
Well, yes, the engine will carry on running on a lean mix, to the point where it stops entirely. My AFR is from Canada...one of these (since...
If the spring is too weedy, the slide tops out and further engine demand is only pulling the fuel the needle and jet can provide with the...
Never seen a head gasket intrude into bore space. It wouldn't last long.
Play safe and go wide.
Why bother? If economy is all that important to you, ride a slower, less powerful bike, or simply drive at max 50mph on yours. You should be able...
Needle rollers from a flat roller bearing, thrust type. Many UJMs have them behind the clutch drum. [IMG]
Hijacked account?
On this side of the pond, my personal preference is to not be held over a barrel by Michelin. So, I often go Maxxis on front and rear, sometimes...
Yep, sometimes the shim is well stuck in. Luckily I've not had to remove cams yet, but it's been close. Generally find a small sharp screwdriver...
While it might be handy for future troubleshooting... Doesn't really matter that much - on each double-ended coil, one plug will always be arse...
Ditto here. I know for a fact the PO of mine fitted new forks after running into something, but I can't say the bike feels unstable, just...
I work on 1/2lb / hp / hour, which is what most engines consume. Divvy that to get lbs/min. Basically, any filter that can flow a pint per minute...
That's the kind of thing, but when choosing one I do a flow test before using it. Most lawnmower gravity filters are ok.
Another Sawzall victim. I weep.
I remove those screens and fit a main filter. It's easy to drain the bowls when necessary, but if you ever get stuck at the side of the road...
I got a pair of Dyna mufflers as offtakes from by an upgrading owner. Not enough noise from the factory mufflers, the usual case. The fitted...
OP was Nov 12 2020. I suspect it's been resolved by now.
Given that they're importing Chinese bearings of unknown origin... Costs very little extra to buy genuinely good makes, like Koyo.
I had a Kenda rear on my GS - not a pleasant experience, as some doofus had decided that an across-the-way zig-zag groove would look cool. That...
They probably started by importing wheel bearings from China. Might even have bicycle-related origins, where steering stems were generally all-balls.
Euro sign is ctrl+alt+4 €
Fatigue. It's a not unknown failure on shafty GS Zooks, but not all that common either. Usually the output end of the front bevel drive is the...
I'd be ok with that. Only the most selfish asshole would deny the chance of further living to others by the donation of items he no longer needs.
An XJ900F, 2x GS850, and an XS650. That's enough for now, but I keep thinking of more. I really fancy a GSX1100G from the mid-90s. Or a 1200 Bandit.
I find the extra noise from BMW horns is quite good at alerting the peasants. With a relay, of course.
dotheton.com have charts and lists with all the stem sizes and headstocks that bearings will allow to fit together.
The dog has a better sense of taste than the PO.
The MT-08 coils are around 3 ohms.
The XS alloys are usually double-ribbed, that looks more like a Kwack front end to me.
Have you balanced the carbs properly?
If you move the bottom of the shocks further back, you'll also benefit from a more progressive spring rate, inherent in that design. Exactly how...
Which is why I avoid them and fit used MT08 coils from Gold Wings (and other Hondas). Good quality, last for decades and have easily replaceable...
Venhill cables will make them to any size and spec you like. Be prepared, as they're not all that cheap, but good quality. https://www.venhill.co.uk/
I was closely acquainted with a CBX750 in the late 80s that went around the clock more than once. Bullet-proof lumps, made all the better by the...
I just use the obvious fairing pockets on my GS. On the XJ9 I tuck them into the toolbag area. On the XS650 I recently bought a vgc seat which has...
A chain loses half the power a shaft drive does, bear that in mind. Much as I hate chains, they've got that going for them.
If there were only a thousand sold in the US, many fewer than that survive today, making it more of a rarity factor. The XJ9's day hasn't come...
Nice result. I was going to suggest just that type of straightening, but didn't know if you had a portable hydraulic power pack or not. In the...
The spring values are critical to carb function, so must match and be very close to the originals. What's wrong with the old ones, and is there a...
http://jbmindustries.com/ Is worth a careful look for diaphragms and boots, as long as you know exactly what fits. Carb springs are a problem -...
These are good copies of the originals, as far as I know. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172030515544
The original mirrors have a weird horizontal dogleg on them before they rise to the mirror head, might be that's what you need. As far as I know,...
