Recent content by apache

At the risk of jinxing myself, I'd just like to tell everyone how nice my bike feels lately. Suspension is lovely Exhaust note is lovely. Handling is lovely. I know most of you will understand. Thankyou my lovely bike. I hope you all are enjoying your rides!

Can anyone recommend a super bright headlight bulb (H4) Are led bulbs any good? Thanks

To cut the long story short the MT10-SP is great modern bike with loads of toys, but I think i'll keep my FZ1N for a bit longer.

Got the loaner, great modern bike with gizmo's galore, but still not good enough to replace my beloved FZ1N

Ive done these miles by commuting to work 6 days a week

Just got 'The Call', from the dealership. "we suspect it is the Air Pressure Sensor but we are doing further tests to be certain, unfortunately it may not be ready until the middle of next week!. However we can offer you our New MT10sp as a courtesy bike!!" Clever Buggers.

Mines 2009. Major Issues: ( all happened after 50k) Two Ignition coils. Noisy alternator bearings New clutch New Alternator Starter relay. And currently - a surging issue, maybe related to a faulty air pressure sensor, i hope.

I've just done over 89000 miles and apart from a surging issue all seems well. The bike has gone to the stealers for them to check the surging, which i hope will be repairable. My problem is I think i'm in love with my bike and at the moment can't bear the thought of trading up. I'd like to...

I stupidly allowed my 74 yr old Aunt to Rev my bike from a cold start. And more stupidly I watched her do it! Check the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PczQCnahLr0 What damage do you think this has caused. It may be just in my head but i think exhaust sounds a bit louder, the...

I stupidly allowed my 74 yr old Aunt to Rev my bike from a cold start. And more stupidly I watched her do it! Check the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PczQCnahLr0 What damage do you think this has caused. It may be just in my head but i think exhaust sounds a bit louder, the...

Partial success, the spacer has been fished out, but i can not find the rubber o ring anywhere. What would happen if the ring was left in the engine? I removed the rear bearing using a piece of bread, i was doubtful at first but it worked. (pics taken and will upload later)

In my last post i said "What's the worst thing that can go wrong!!!" , i want to turn back time and retract my statement. :mad: AAhhhhhhhhhh, why did i not pay attention to the service manual, it clearly stated that whilst, removing the cover i should push and hold the shaft so that only the...