Questions about my new bike

Post by **hciR** » Wed Aug 23, 2006 9:25 pm

I've just bought a zxr '91 and have a few questions.
My oil light comes on whe I turn the ignition on, but turns off when I start the bike up, am I low on oil?
There is a dissconnected plug between my clocks (see pic) whats that all about?

As I am 18 I need the bike restricted, do I need to get it done by a dealer, or can I do it myself and get it dyno'd?

Thanks for any help, Rich.[/img]

Post by **deviant** » Wed Aug 23, 2006 9:42 pm

first question - that's normal. every vehicle I've ever driven (car or bike) has done that.

second question - no idea!

[edit - looking again I notice your bike's an import. I'd guess not having anything plugged in here means that it is restricted for whichever country it came from (not the same as 33bhp). I think you can buy things to plug in and derestrict it off ebay. I'm sure someone with an import bike can confirm/correct this]

third question - I believe both would be acceptable, but you should probably ask your (prospective) insurance company. it's their opinion that counts in the end.

Post by **hciR** » Wed Aug 23, 2006 10:25 pm

Thanks for that, the oil light threw me because it didn't do it on my last bike.

I take it the restriction in the clocks is a rev limiter? the bloke who sold it to me said he thought it had one but wasn't sure. Any idea on what power/speed it limits you to?

Good point about asking insurance company, will ring them tomorrow.

I got quoted Â£180 to get it restricted! so really hope I don't have to go to a dealer.

Post by **masterofinsanity** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 10:23 am

think you will need a certificate from the people who do the restriction to prove to your insurance company, if you need a plug in restrictor pm Gemini he has one spare for sale, the oil light comes on so you know the bulb is working, as for the restrictor in the clocks see here

Post by **hciR** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 1:29 pm

Will this plug in restrictor limit it to 33bhp? I thought it was done by washers in the carbs? I read that link which is very useful, but has it been tested yet? I think I would prever to buy the black box rather than open my clocks and break stuff.

Post by **masterofinsanity** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 1:46 pm

i could send you the speedo, you can be the guinea pig??

Post by **hciR** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 2:06 pm

I'm not on te road at the moment, need to get tax and restricted. Once I'm all legal I might test it for you.

Also I noticed the engine feels and sounds really rough if i run on the throttle below 2k rpm is this normal?
Do you know any good websites for second hand/new parts?
Sorry for all the questions!

Post by **masterofinsanity** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 9:02 am

to get a bike running smoothly through the whole rev range would be a dream, you wanna try mine below 50mph then complain about yours

ebay is always a good source of second hand parts, and you get a discount if you buy off AMS

Post by **Xphyral** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 11:35 am

The bike will start to sound better below 2k when it's properly warmed up but yes it wont run smoothly under 4k while your riding it, theres pretty much no power under 4k which is why i dont really like riding mine round town.

richard_ha · Post by **richard_ha** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 12:55 am

masterofinsanity wrote:i could send you the speedo, you can be the guinea pig??

I may have found you a guinea pig...

http://www.125ccsportsbikes.com/forums/ ... ntry433104

richard_ha · Post by **richard_ha** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 12:56 am

Lol, never mind its all the same guy. Come on give these clocks a test!

buellx1 · Post by **buellx1** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 1:02 am

im actually going to do it today
im about to go get my new PDA from the mail nad then ill take it out and do it