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Yerp, had to remove the engine mounts and drop the radiator down (but I didn't completely remove it, that would have been a PITA). Might as well do the shims while you're there ...


we pulled fireyrob's 07 model coils out, no worries. had the side engine mounts off but didnt drop the motor or the ...

Yerp, had to remove the engine mounts and drop the radiator down (but I didn't completely remove it, that would have been a PITA). Might as well do the shims while you're there ...

have u ridden an 08?

Yeah, I have, and while it was quite different to the '06, there was still traits to it that don't quite win me over and give me confidence that they've really fixed the problems. I have also read a few long term comments from Superbike magazine in the UK. They redid the ...

I think you'll find you will struggle to ever get this model of bike to turn like an R1 or a CBR. They are just fundamentally worlds apart in the geometry, even though on paper it wouldn't appear so.

Tyres make a definate difference, as well as raising the rear up 3 or 4mm, but beyond that, your ...

Thanks for the help so far guys. I feel as if I should prepare an interview list for these guys. I like the sound of LAE ... you would think they should know their stuff!

As the topic says, I'm after a good mechanic up here in Brisbane. I had developed quite a good relationship with my mech in Sydney before I left, and I can't say the idea of leaving my bike with a mechanic that I don't know fills me with glee. More accurately, it bloody horrifies me.

I'm sure there ...

Note that adjusting the lever does absolutely *nothing* to the fluid mechanics of the system. It merely puts the lever further out so that when you pull it in it firms up at a position further out, or further in depending on the adjustment.

If you want to improve the level of spongyness etc, you ...

It's pretty lame. I know in other threads you've discouraged actually sticking them on, but I think the admins etc really need to make it known that it is unacceptable to actually stick a sticker on. Leaving it something on the bike, yeah, ok, but not putting it on.

Wait till someone goes postal at ...

Hehe, that "endless ride" commercial is awesome!

Serious question - why aren't they fitted as standard?

I really don't know. Some of the older bikes are, and touring bikes seem to be, but perhaps it doesn't fit in with the sports philosophy or something. There's a GSX250 Across and a ZZR250 sitting in the garage right now that have them ...

Just saw this discussion. Quite interesting, but the arguments made for it making the bike hotter go without saying, and anyone who thinks otherwise really needs to get a sense of logic about them.

No matter what radiator guard you put on your bike, ALL of them will restrict the air flow to some ...

Love hearing about Newcastle mate, I grew up in Charlestown, my Mum grew up in Adamstown, its a great place........with the best lookin' babes on the entire NSW coast........heh, where do you think 2005 Miss Universe was from eh ??



I used to live there too ... but I never thought the babes ...

Mobil 1 MX4T is the American trade name for what is normally called "Mobil 1 Racing 4T" in Australia.

You can pick it up at a few places, but only bike shops generally. I get mine from BMS in Beaconsfield (Alexandria) basically for $60 for 4L. Nice discount.

I've only ever seen it in 15W-50 ...

sydney dyno are aparently pretty good........so i've heard

Haven't used them personally, but a few close friends have and have been very happy with the result. Two people have had custom maps done with their PCIII, one a VFR800 and one a CBR954RR. I'd def give Dyno Dave and Sydney Dyno a call ...

I'll stick to my 190/50 and 190/55 comment, unless of course you meant 180/55 and 190/50 of which yes, those tyres are available. Show me where you can get a 190/55 in a BT014 or BT020 and I'll give you a slab. It's not a stock fitment for any current production bike. (sans '06 ZX10R)

I've bought ...