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Pulling the motor in and out is the hard part, about 2hrs to split the cases and change the starter clutch. The clutch lives in a cavity in the top engine case, you can get the starter and alternator out, but the starter clutch has to come out between the gearbox and the crank (good time to throw a ...

U need 2 sets. snap-on 1st, at $80-$100 for 4 screwdrivers u respect them and they last forever, then a cheap set to use as chisels.

aah, the old 'friction-modified' wives tale pops up yet again.

Wives tale maybe, but after changing many many clutches after working in Yam and Kaw dealerships, you get sick of seeing people try to save $10 on oil and then have to spend up to $700-$800 (particularly in ATV's where you have to ...

Gosling1 wrote:
don't waste your money on full synth Mick - you could use Valvoline 15W-40 from Supercheap in your rig, it will be fine and save you money.


I strongly disagree using any automotive oil in ANY bike with a wet clutch. Car engine oils use friction modifiers to reduce wear, however ...

Does anyone know if a 190 will fit in the ZZR11D in place of the 180? Just seems to be better stocks of the 190's in most shops now, and face it, they look tough! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

Makes me wonder if the lack of dirt bike riding areas has anything to do with the number of young riders riding roadies? I only just got back into roadies after seeing my KTM sitting in the garage unused for so long. Having more riding areas, where young riders (including kids and teens) can hone ...

Just got back into to roadies after 10yrs or so, having a blast.

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