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    Oem levers

    Hi lads In looking for a pair of oem levers for a generation one If anyone has any knocking around their garage I'm hoping to trade in next month and my bike came with crappy cheap ones Cheers
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    Oem levers

    Hi lads Any idea if gen 2 levers fit a gen 1 bike ? Cheers in advance
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    Oem levers

    Hi guys Didn't get the oem levers when I bought my bike( 2011 model) Anyone know if the third generation levers fit the first generation as I can buy them on e bay easy enough but the first generation don't come up that often Cheers
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    Dublin bike show

    Just back from the Dublin bike show Was eager to see the new 17 bike colours and also the new gsxr as I'm hoping to upgrade later this year Very disappointed with the gsxr that exhaust is huge it looks ridiculous and it was dearer than I thought ?18450 for standard and 21950 for the r and to...
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    Rear compression setting

    I've been having problems all winter whilst commuting with rear traction, my back wheel was all over the place most days, spinning up a lot compared toward's last winter. I don't have traction control I've Just sussed why. The rear compression was set too firm because it was showing number 5...
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    Quick shifter not working

    My quick shifter has stopped working Also I can only select modes while stationary and in neutral Does it sound like the micro switch at the clutch lever ?
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    Starter motor

    Quick question lads Turns out my starter is on the way out and you can't replace the brushes inside like you can with other manufacturers so a new one is over ?400 I think the starter is the same for the first and second generation and it changed for the 15 / 16 model ? If so I'll be...
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    Bump start

    Hi all Had to make a stop off on way to work this morning and when I tried to re start my bike it wouldn't start Tried to bump start it myself - no joy Got two big polish fellas to push me also - nothing I've always managed to start all my bikes by bump starting them but that's twice now in the...
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    Ticking noise

    It may be just paranoia but I think my bike might be making that ticking noise again ( valves ) Had a new camshaft and valves done this time last year Would a mechanic know by the sound or would they have to strip it down Think I have a 2 year warranty on the engine work they did
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    Expensive few weeks

    It's been an expensive few weeks lately Replaced front brake pads ?90 Rear pads ?40 Service ?300 Sight glass ?65 Tyres / valves ?335 And finally ( I hope ) Front wheel bearings...
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    New tyres / valves

    Got new tyres today went for metz m7rr again think this is my fifth pair My question is every time I leave my bike in for new tyres they always say I need new valves. Is this right or is it just another way to eek out a bit more cash from you I also needed new front wheel bearing's
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    Oil sight glass leak

    Bikes in for the 18k service and the oil sight glass is leaking, is this common ? Did notice lately a bit of what looked like oil on the fairing when I was cleaning it but wasn't sure where it was coming from
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    Brake piston

    Changed my front brake pads over weekend and I'm struggling to get one of the pistons back fully I don't have the tool to push it back in Anyone any tips ? It's the non abs model if that helps With the new pads in it sits perfectly on the disc but as soon as I drive the bike and apply the...
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    Alien head stickers

    Big thanks to Andy for sending me over the alien head stickers
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    18000 mile service

    My bike is due the 18k service in a couple of weeks It got a new camshaft and valves at the 12k service so I'm presuming I don't need them to check the valve clearances this time round as this is done every 18k. Is the 18 like the 6 but just with new spark plugs ? Any idea of price ?
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    Daily commute

    https://youtu.be/-2S6LU7EY8s Not sure if this is Stuartb or jimmyMac on their daily commute
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    Tyre pressure

    Now that the weather is picking up just wondering what pressures everyone is running I generally run 36 in the front and 42 in the rear through winter But have been experimenting lately Currently at 34 in the front and 36 in the rear
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    Eccentric shock mount

    I'm hoping to get my suspension professionally set up soon and was just wondering if anyone has flipped their eccentric shock mount. It's a 2011 model It gets great reviews on the American forum Cheers
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    Advice wanted

    This is a long story so I'll try keep it as short as I can. 5 months ago bought my '11 from the main honda importer in Ireland with a 6 month warranty . 1 week later it needed top end rebuild honda passed it over to bmw in dublin.3 weeks later I got bike back. About 4 weeks ago bike wouldn't...
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    Torx size

    Got my ar slip on in post today I'll be fitting it on Saturday but I don't have a torx set Anyone know what the torx size is on The footrest to remove the old silencer I'll have to pick one up tomorrow Cheers
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