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Hi Just reading your post re dimming
I had a simmiler issue with my old Z650D (yes granted 12v system ) however i reduced the wattage value from my indicator bulbs and it did fix my issues.
I just had a look at all the manuals i have ( car and bike 6 volt vw only had 10 watt ) They show indicator ...

My 2c
Been commuting /Riding for ova 20 years to work and back and never had a problem with steel caped boots.
If you position them incorrectly the only issue you will have is a wear hole at the back of the steel cap as it slips forward when shifting( this only happens after the expected life of the ...

Hi I would personally fill with clean fuel and run a tank or 2 through it and not bother with it.
No problems other than a minor poor performance issue and maybe a bit of oil burn smoke ( until the fuel is diluted enough not to bother it).
I personally run virgin engines on 1fill of 2stroke mix ...

Ok Road going , Trackie or combo ?

MMMMMMM ??? My first question Road going or track bike ?
Q1: 2l of 2 stroke going into a tank, @ what ratio oil to fuel ? ( did you hypotheticaly ) ..
Road going bike.No prob if you didnt start the bike simply drain and refill, amount of oil reside to fuel ratio no longer an issue
Trackie oh crap ...

DONT BYE FROM THEM i no i will never again even enter their store for any reason.

My 2c
If you do humor the thort of going there DON`T bye from them
Many years ago a mate purchased a xv750 for a mate who desperatly wanted it ( even after i said not to ) from them .
It had and oil leak from the front cylinder ( v twin ) which the said they would fix for rwc and a dented front rim ...

Would love to name and shame however under advise from soliciter, i cant, so all i can say is if your in Victoria south, pm me before you get work done on yr bike and advise me of your chosen repairer and i will advise.
Regs Mouse

Hi Me again
just a short note to say i have made the decision to replace the engine as i have found a very low k damaged bike ( only 19 after mine off the assy line with only 12650ks on the clock Genuine 1st time around with proof).
The orig failure was proven to be the fault of the chain and or ...

Where r u located ,i`m south of melbourne metro, u may be able to come ova and veiw the pages in question due to me not knowng how to upload a full manual for all members to veiw and share sorry. (Maybe a moderator can assit me here)
i have said genuine manuals and a parts book to suit the E6,7,8 ...

Thanks for that
I have done some research and found zx6 engines are not interchangable ( so i am told as the configuration is different).
IE the cam chain in the zzr is centralised where as the zx6 designated machine is side mounted.
Wondering if the engine mounting is the same and will it go in ...

:( :( :(
Me again with yet another zZR600e7 ( 1999) issue.
I need to find the chinaman i supposadly have offended so he can get off my back.
After many issues with my gearbox ( re previous posts ) and finally having a nice ride again without issue , i decided at 75000k to place bike into a shop to ...

Hi all,
I may have posted in wrong section, however i am not sure if the specific forums have a help line.
My problem is this,
I have an old 81 model Z1000ST with fluffy throttle responce.
After a rebuild she had an electronic conversion ( points getting harder to get ) carbs rebuilt and serviced ...

Hi just my 2 cents worth, however
Recently i had the same issue ( altho mine was down low at 2000-3000rpm mark) after doing my gearbox up and found a new set of leads ( 10 bucks for a continuous length and you cut it to suit ) and another set of plugs ( 3 bucks a peice from Bursons), ( the replaced ...