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heavy steering?

Last post by Smokingviper1 « Wed Nov 29, 2017 11:29 pm
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by edl » Sat Oct 23, 2010 7:52 pm

Why does the steering on my zxr feel heavy compared to my blade is this just a trait of an older design/ weight distribution or steering stem angle...

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Last post by Smokingviper1
Wed Nov 29, 2017 11:29 pm
Excessive Headstock Play

Last post by GeorgeMoroz « Sat May 27, 2017 10:55 am
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by GeorgeMoroz » Fri May 26, 2017 11:35 pm

Hello All,

so i replaced my headstock bearings and tightened the castle nut as per the manual, however there was still play, so tightened it some...

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Last post by GeorgeMoroz
Sat May 27, 2017 10:55 am
Chrome or polish Yokes

Last post by masterofinsanity « Tue Apr 12, 2016 2:49 pm
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by Miles » Sun Apr 03, 2016 3:08 pm

Hello folks,

Yokes are looking well past their prime and since Ive restored the rest of the bike I'll have to do the yokes as well.

The question is...

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Last post by masterofinsanity
Tue Apr 12, 2016 2:49 pm
Headrace Bearing Seal H1

Last post by banner001 « Mon Jun 01, 2015 9:18 am
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by jez400 » Sat May 30, 2015 2:55 pm

Does anyone know whether the lower seal on the steering stem is a part that can be sourced?

I'm replacing my head race bearings after having the...

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Last post by banner001
Mon Jun 01, 2015 9:18 am
zxr 400 H2 front fork swap

Last post by Maxi*34* « Sat Sep 13, 2014 5:15 pm
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by Maxi*34* » Mon Sep 08, 2014 6:25 am

Hi guys, I've searched in the forum and asked Google but I can't find any useful info, can I swap the entire front end of my H2 with a zx6r 2004?...

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Last post by Maxi*34*
Sat Sep 13, 2014 5:15 pm
MOT fail. HELP

Last post by CaNsA « Fri May 30, 2014 4:48 pm
Replies: 20
by Jonjo » Sat May 24, 2014 5:14 pm
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Just back from the MOT station with the following failure;
Offside front ( handlebar to tank clearance) steering lock stop maladjusted.

How do I...
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Last post by CaNsA
Fri May 30, 2014 4:48 pm
headstock bearings

Last post by mentalminis « Sun May 04, 2014 7:22 pm
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by mentalminis » Sun May 04, 2014 11:56 am

Hi guys,

hoping somebody can help clear this one up, i've come to refit the headstock bearings on the zxr400 H1 but i think i've been sent out the...

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Last post by mentalminis
Sun May 04, 2014 7:22 pm
first time helicoil experience

Last post by ross46 « Sat Nov 16, 2013 11:35 pm
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by ross46 » Sat Nov 16, 2013 12:19 am

Right, about 6 months ago I was taking the forks apart to change the oil and grease the headstock bearings. As I tried to remove the bolt on the top...

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Last post by ross46
Sat Nov 16, 2013 11:35 pm
steering damper specs

Last post by spudboy6 « Sun Nov 03, 2013 10:59 pm
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by spudboy6 » Sun Nov 03, 2013 6:39 pm

evening chaps . been reading through the topics below on steering dampers specs for ohlins

so i gather the sd004 is to short for lock to lock and...

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Last post by spudboy6
Sun Nov 03, 2013 10:59 pm
Front forks h1 zxr 400

Last post by 2wheeledninja « Thu Sep 26, 2013 5:53 pm

by 2wheeledninja » Thu Sep 26, 2013 5:53 pm

Hi I've just been told the my h1 model zxr 400 needs new forks as my current ones are pitted and rusted, would a zxr750 forks fit on to my bike ? If...

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Last post by 2wheeledninja
Thu Sep 26, 2013 5:53 pm
Removing ignition barrel

Last post by syihabuddin « Mon Jul 29, 2013 12:06 am
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by syihabuddin » Sat Sep 29, 2012 10:54 pm

Hi,

My bike has been stripped and due for a rebuild. I'm getting the yokes along with the other bits and pieces powder coated.

My question is how...

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Last post by syihabuddin
Mon Jul 29, 2013 12:06 am
Headstock Bearings!!

Last post by tomrowley20287 « Thu Jul 18, 2013 5:23 pm
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by tomrowley20287 » Wed Jul 17, 2013 6:57 pm

The damn lower headstock bearing is stuck on the stem!

Having read through here I believe I can just force it off?

Do I need to remove the stem to...

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Last post by tomrowley20287
Thu Jul 18, 2013 5:23 pm
Cracking noise from front end

Last post by georgarasx « Wed Jul 17, 2013 6:43 pm
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by georgarasx » Tue Jul 16, 2013 4:28 pm

Good evening guys, I have my zxr for quite some time now and i have recently ghanged the tyres. As from the I have this problem. When I use the front...

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Last post by georgarasx
Wed Jul 17, 2013 6:43 pm
zxr400 fork seal replacement

Last post by jakep400 « Sun Jun 23, 2013 11:37 am
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by jakep400 » Wed Jun 05, 2013 8:50 pm

I have looked at several sites who suggest the usd forks just come apart with a couple of tugs the same as normal forks once you have removed the...

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Last post by jakep400
Sun Jun 23, 2013 11:37 am
Zxr400h1 handlebar conversion need help

Last post by stephen k « Mon Jun 03, 2013 10:43 am
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by Deathomen » Sun Jan 08, 2012 11:52 pm

Hi my name is joseph
i need some advice in how to change my handlebars from clipons to renthal handlebars on my zxr400h1 to compleat its...

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Last post by stephen k
Mon Jun 03, 2013 10:43 am
changed clip-ons now bike wont start

Last post by Columbo « Sun Mar 17, 2013 3:25 pm
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by skullie » Fri Feb 22, 2013 3:25 pm

Hi guys

Just a quick question , rather puzzled really i changed my handle bars due to one being bent
didn't disturb anything within the bike frame...

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Last post by Columbo
Sun Mar 17, 2013 3:25 pm
Handle bar tube diameters.

Last post by RedexRobB « Wed Aug 29, 2012 9:20 pm
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by paul.neal.16 » Wed Aug 29, 2012 7:55 pm

Just wondering if anybody would know the external diameter of the handle bar tubes?
Only asking because ive replaced them on my L model and...

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Last post by RedexRobB
Wed Aug 29, 2012 9:20 pm
Bar End Mirrors

Last post by CaNsA « Fri Jul 06, 2012 1:15 am
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by Needhelp » Thu Jul 05, 2012 11:56 pm

Does any 1 know where you can get circle bar end mirrors from as none on ebay will fit as you need crash bobbins bar ends as they go thought the...

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Last post by CaNsA
Fri Jul 06, 2012 1:15 am
ZXR 400 forks

Last post by ZXR400PROJECT « Wed Jun 20, 2012 9:53 am
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by ZXR400PROJECT » Mon Jun 04, 2012 3:45 am

Hi there, I had new fork seals put on my zxr 400 h1 around 1 month ago and all ready the left side is leaking a bit I look on the forks and there are...

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Last post by ZXR400PROJECT
Wed Jun 20, 2012 9:53 am
Fork Clamp Diameter

Last post by OzzyDave « Wed Jan 25, 2012 10:53 am
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by Tirpitz » Fri Mar 04, 2011 12:32 pm

I'm posting this up to help anyone looking to getting a fork leg clamp for a steering damper for an L model. I've seen some posts suggesting that a...

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Last post by OzzyDave
Wed Jan 25, 2012 10:53 am
H model

Last post by Mori Man « Sun Jan 15, 2012 11:37 am
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by 400y » Fri Jan 13, 2012 2:33 pm

Hi folks - I am trying to find the part number of the grease seal on the steering stem. Its a bit worse for wear and needs replacing.
To order it I...

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Last post by Mori Man
Sun Jan 15, 2012 11:37 am
Greasing Head Bearings - The Easy Way

Last post by cargo « Thu Dec 08, 2011 5:53 am
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by Tirpitz » Wed Dec 07, 2011 10:11 pm

This is one job I guess gets skipped at services with eventual unwelcome effects on handling and longevity of bearings. Never ceases to amaze me how...

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Last post by cargo
Thu Dec 08, 2011 5:53 am
GPR steering damper for H model??

Last post by 400y « Tue Dec 06, 2011 4:24 pm
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by 400y » Sun Dec 04, 2011 11:05 pm

Hi
Can you get a GPR steering damper for ZXR400 H model or an equilivant type of damper. I prefer the GPR because its easier adjusted when riding....

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Last post by 400y
Tue Dec 06, 2011 4:24 pm
Which Way Round?

Last post by AFM327 « Thu Apr 21, 2011 1:21 am
Replies: 19
by Tirpitz » Mon Feb 28, 2011 7:32 pm
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Is there any intrinsic objection to a steering damper being mounted 'the wrong way round' - i.e. with the rod attached to the fork leg and the damper...
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Last post by AFM327
Thu Apr 21, 2011 1:21 am
wheels abit to close

Last post by CaNsA « Sat Mar 12, 2011 2:40 am
Replies: 9
by Daniel.p » Sun Jan 30, 2011 6:22 pm

my front wheel only clears my plastics by 2-3mm left it until now i had my crash replaced the forks but that didnt make a difference. checked my...

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Last post by CaNsA
Sat Mar 12, 2011 2:40 am
Ohlins Steering Damper

Last post by Tirpitz « Wed Feb 23, 2011 11:39 pm
Replies: 2
by Tirpitz » Wed Feb 23, 2011 3:50 pm

If I was going to 'do a Mori Man' and bling my ZXR up a bit with an Ohlins steering damper (don't fancy a Sprint) can anyone tell me which one I...

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Last post by Tirpitz
Wed Feb 23, 2011 11:39 pm
zxr 400 bar eds?

Last post by masterofinsanity « Wed Oct 20, 2010 9:18 pm
Replies: 7
by siggins16v » Sun Oct 17, 2010 5:08 pm

can you get them..if so where??

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Last post by masterofinsanity
Wed Oct 20, 2010 9:18 pm
Yoke nut size

Last post by everyreasonto « Thu Jul 22, 2010 12:06 am

by everyreasonto » Thu Jul 22, 2010 12:06 am

Just a quick question... what size is the yoke nut? 35mm? l5 btw.

Thanks :smt001

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Last post by everyreasonto
Thu Jul 22, 2010 12:06 am
steering stem question

Last post by zxr500man « Wed Jul 14, 2010 1:12 am
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by newnut » Sat Jan 30, 2010 5:38 pm

Hi there all, im doing a front end swap, but a bit stuck on removing the steering stem from the zxr400 h1 bottom yoke. is there anyone on here that...

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Last post by zxr500man
Wed Jul 14, 2010 1:12 am
Bent handlebar and MOT - 2

Last post by cargo « Sat May 29, 2010 9:26 am
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by olionel » Fri May 28, 2010 5:03 pm

Hello;

Found a similar post to this and my problem is of similar type. It appears that the physical steering stop (shown on image below) is very...

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Last post by cargo
Sat May 29, 2010 9:26 am
Dampers

Last post by cargo « Tue May 25, 2010 10:23 pm
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by Glitchard » Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:33 pm

I have just bought a ZXR 400 and my mate who has a GXR 600 has dampers on his steering, he road my bike the other day and said I should fit them. I...

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Last post by cargo
Tue May 25, 2010 10:23 pm
Yoke Stem

Last post by masterofinsanity « Tue May 04, 2010 11:56 am
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by dontknow17 » Mon Apr 19, 2010 10:43 pm

Hi all, im new on here!!

Just a Quick Question,

im building a bandit 600 streetfighter and i know from the bandit forums, that the ZXR400 front...

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Last post by masterofinsanity
Tue May 04, 2010 11:56 am
Will L Handle bars fit my H1?

Last post by jake « Fri Apr 23, 2010 9:42 pm
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by chriswoodward » Fri Apr 23, 2010 8:19 pm

Thats all im wondering really...

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Last post by jake
Fri Apr 23, 2010 9:42 pm
S.O.S How can i take off my lock to get it fixed? S.O.S

Last post by BikerJake2010 « Mon Apr 19, 2010 11:36 am
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by BikerJake2010 » Sat Apr 17, 2010 5:29 pm
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stupid i know, and seriously i feel like a ass that i have lost the only key i have to my baby zxr =( :ffs .... ironicaly i was going to get a key...
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Last post by BikerJake2010
Mon Apr 19, 2010 11:36 am
Front end wobble

Last post by belroy « Fri Mar 26, 2010 7:49 pm
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by belroy » Thu Mar 18, 2010 6:59 pm

I think ive lost my wheel weights i think as the last few days ive been noticing some quite severe front end wobble between 40-70 mph in a straight...

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Last post by belroy
Fri Mar 26, 2010 7:49 pm
Clip-on fork mounting diameter

Last post by Yamasaki « Fri Mar 05, 2010 7:36 am
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by Yamasaki » Wed Feb 10, 2010 7:59 am

Hi all

New here and I only have a small part of a ZXR400 too - sorry :tease but at least most of the machine is Kawasaki (for the time being)

I am...

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Last post by Yamasaki
Fri Mar 05, 2010 7:36 am
yokes / front end

Last post by l.t.racing « Wed Dec 30, 2009 9:00 pm
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by l.t.racing » Sun Dec 27, 2009 12:28 pm

hi everyone i am new hear

i am just asking could any 1 measure the span of the top yoke just were the forks are thow so from out side of left leg...

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Last post by l.t.racing
Wed Dec 30, 2009 9:00 pm
Still - dodgy left turns !

Last post by buckleb « Sun Aug 16, 2009 10:06 pm
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by reds » Thu Jun 18, 2009 3:20 pm
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Thought it was the fork seal - as they were spewing oil, so replaced it - but last night when i finally got out on the bike it still seemed ot be...
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Last post by buckleb
Sun Aug 16, 2009 10:06 pm
ZXR400 H steering head

Last post by wayno « Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:50 pm
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by wayno » Wed Aug 05, 2009 10:06 am

I am currently fitting a ZXR400 front end to my Zephyr but ran across a problem last night.

I have managed to find some bearings, by the way I...

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Last post by wayno
Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:50 pm
Tank Protector / Crash Bobins / Bar Ends

Last post by cargo « Sun Aug 02, 2009 7:31 am
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by ZXR-400 » Sat Aug 01, 2009 11:25 pm

i know the tank protector will go on , but im just wondering can i fit those bar ends on the zxr400 ? same with those crash bobins ,

all help would...

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Last post by cargo
Sun Aug 02, 2009 7:31 am
Unstable left hand turns ???

Last post by tk400 « Sat May 23, 2009 10:44 am
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by reds » Mon May 18, 2009 7:38 pm

Bike has been riding fine recently, planninghaving on giving it a full service next weekend. The last time I rode it though was having issues turning...

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Last post by tk400
Sat May 23, 2009 10:44 am
bent handlebar and MOT

Last post by nc73 « Fri May 22, 2009 8:56 pm
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by nc73 » Wed May 20, 2009 12:15 am

So my right handlebar is bent (supposedly). My thumb will touch the frame if make a sharp turn to the right. I tried bending it back but no hope...

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Last post by nc73
Fri May 22, 2009 8:56 pm
Steering stem tightness

Last post by stug « Sun Mar 08, 2009 10:26 pm
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by hciR » Sun Mar 08, 2009 1:23 pm

How tight does this nut have to be? The manual says 4.9 Nm but I don't have a torque wrench atm. Is it just a case of doing it up finger tight then...

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Last post by stug
Sun Mar 08, 2009 10:26 pm
which levers fit?

Last post by bendog66 « Mon Dec 29, 2008 12:59 pm
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by simmo » Thu Nov 13, 2008 10:46 pm

i want a set of 'shorty' levers for me zxr l BUT the likes of 'pazzo' dont make them for the zxr400
so just wondered if any other kawasaki's levers...

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Last post by bendog66
Mon Dec 29, 2008 12:59 pm
Damage report!

Last post by gesch78 « Thu Dec 11, 2008 7:52 pm
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by gesch78 » Thu Dec 11, 2008 6:37 pm

Hi all,

had my first crash today :smt013 . Was going round a corner I have been round loads of times before at higher speeds and the front started...

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Last post by gesch78
Thu Dec 11, 2008 7:52 pm
Head Bearing Replacement

Last post by RedexRobB « Sun Dec 07, 2008 6:17 pm
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by Bestie » Sun Nov 30, 2008 6:37 pm

OK,

I am not an idjut, just not as gifted as some, plus years of copious amounts of green smoking and alcohol have eroded my active brain...

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Last post by RedexRobB
Sun Dec 07, 2008 6:17 pm
Handling a bit hesitant

Last post by andyvanderpandy « Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:49 am
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by MillaMeter » Thu Nov 20, 2008 7:54 am

Hi,

Basically, when I take the bike into a bend, it sort of hesitates whether or not to lean. I'm loosing my confidence leaning now because it just...

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Last post by andyvanderpandy
Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:49 am
Pulling to the right.

Last post by RedexRobB « Sun May 18, 2008 7:09 pm
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by Brett » Thu May 01, 2008 7:47 pm
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Me again, more advice please. Just had puncture fixed. I rested the bike on it's forks when the wheel was off, raised up on slabs. I did this all...
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Last post by RedexRobB
Sun May 18, 2008 7:09 pm
what size grips

Last post by Northern ANdy « Thu Jan 03, 2008 10:53 am
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by kion » Wed Jan 02, 2008 12:51 pm

would a 7/8 size fit on the zxr???

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Last post by Northern ANdy
Thu Jan 03, 2008 10:53 am
Nut and bolt holding the ignition in?

Last post by olionel « Wed Dec 12, 2007 11:33 pm
Replies: 6
by olionel » Mon Dec 10, 2007 11:57 pm

There are 2 nuts and bolts holding the ignition switch in, 1 set has fallen out of mine...

does anyone know what size they are??

Thanks!

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Wed Dec 12, 2007 11:33 pm

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