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by Godric
Mon Jan 16, 2017 12:32 pm
Forum: Newer Riders and LAMS Bike Discussion
Topic: SA approved motorbikes
Replies: 3
Views: 42961

Re: SA approved motorbikes

Hello,
I am after some advice please. I am a newbie and would love an ZZR250 as my learner - so many good reports and decent prices. However, despite being listed as an approved learner in the Red Book it doesn't appear in the SA Approved Motor Bike list. The SA list contains a general statement ...
by Godric
Mon Jan 16, 2017 1:21 am
Forum: ZX-R Older Model Discussion
Topic: .. new battery for the barge
Replies: 8
Views: 8318

Re: .. new battery for the barge

billwest wrote:Fark the Motobat. Fails from one day to the next. I had 3 like that (different bikes, including a barge), in the last year.

SSB do a glass mat battery which is very good.
I must have been lucky or you have been very unlucky it all depends on your perpsective and experience :D
by Godric
Sun Jan 15, 2017 12:53 am
Forum: ZX-R Older Model Discussion
Topic: .. new battery for the barge
Replies: 8
Views: 8318

Re: .. new battery for the barge

well after 9 years the second battery in the barge died...
8.9v is all it is giving (and it sits on a CTEK trickle charger when not out and about)

Its a Yuasa YTX14-BS and to replace it the cheapest I can find is $160 + shipping

Anyone got any ideas about using cheaper GEL type or AGM type no ...
by Godric
Fri Dec 30, 2016 1:34 am
Forum: Introductions and Newbie Zone
Topic: A noob to this forum (SA)
Replies: 10
Views: 8930

Re: A noob to this forum (SA)

Fark the ZZR1100 headlight..............
On route to MotoGP 2006 my globe blew around Sale Vic.
After an hour or so fucken around at a servo, I found a nearby Yamaha Dealer.
After a few more hours for him fucken around with it, he was able to get to the globe and change it.
He charged me $20, He ...
by Godric
Mon Dec 26, 2016 11:49 pm
Forum: Introductions and Newbie Zone
Topic: A noob to this forum (SA)
Replies: 10
Views: 8930

Re: A noob to this forum (SA)

... I suspect I've heard it all before...
That was not addressed to you, more an offer of assistance to Mr Godric.

Some bedtime reading on the subject here .

Also, one of the easiest and best mods is flipping the rear eccentrics. Takes 2 minutes and gives MUCH crisper turn-in... Chassis really ...
by Godric
Sat Dec 24, 2016 12:50 pm
Forum: Introductions and Newbie Zone
Topic: A noob to this forum (SA)
Replies: 10
Views: 8930

Re: A noob to this forum (SA)

I had noticed the lack of lumens but I just change my riding to the lack of light. Interesting about the globe upgrade I may hae to investigate it further.
Yes it very stable on the road I havent found to much that upsets it, even fully loaded at naughty speeds (it still surprises some of the ...
by Godric
Sat Dec 17, 2016 7:14 pm
Forum: Introductions and Newbie Zone
Topic: A noob to this forum (SA)
Replies: 10
Views: 8930

A noob to this forum (SA)

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Hi All ,
Just thought I would start my adventure he by saying hi to all and letting you know a little about me.
I have been riding for over 30 years (yes that does make really old), my current ride (which is in the process of an engine rebuild) is a '94 ZZR 1100
No I don't like long ...