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I use a $3k Snap on electronic torque wrench, works ok I guess.....

Not a typo, the trend is going towards longer service intervals for all new vehicles. Manufacturers can claim lower servicing costs....

Most mineral oils will only last 3k to 5k before the oil molecules start to shear and break down, longer with synthetics.

A bike is much harsher on oil than ...

I prefer Shell S4 for running new bikes

I just nod to everyone, never had a dirt bike rider return the nod.... when I'm riding my Harley I still nod to sportbike riders but the ignorant pricks never nod back same goes when I'm riding my R6, most but not all Harley riders don't nod back....

I don't really care what anyone rides, as long ...

Mmmm ZX10 Took a demo for a skid a few months ago, awesome

But I kinda like my R6

Hi Archy, welcome

Can probably have the fork tube repaired using Hard Chrome if it's just pitted. It's a permanent and cost effective repair method, should be no more than $150 to do one tube

gizmo wrote: unless your a aircraft enginneer probably can't afford it.

Oi! Mister I spent $600 on my rear shock and it still hurts my nads when I even go near a bump

Ya could just buy an R6 and have comfort AND 636 eating performance and handling He He!

I've done 3000km on pilot powers, no complaints at all, vastly superior to the stock dunslops fitted on the R6. the d208's would easily spin up out of corners had no confidence in them at all, but the powers hang on well. I'm expecting to get at least 6000km from them....

But I'm a bit easier on ...