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by Firebeast
Jun 3rd, '20, 16:10
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: ZX10R steering lock stuck on
Replies: 22
Views: 4692

Re: ZX10R steering lock stuck on

IF the bolts are same as my 9r, so tiny central torq head, you can get them out by using a punch through the centre of the head to split it a bit, Just make sure the punch is almost snug in the recess so it won’t move much and if you take aim and don’t smash the crap out of it, they let go and come ...
by Firebeast
Oct 1st, '19, 21:31
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Re-Jetting Carbs Question - Yamaha XVS650
Replies: 6
Views: 4318

Re: Re-Jetting Carbs Question - Yamaha XVS650

A quick 2 mins online showed they are set up quite lean standard, likely for emissions, so it depends how hard you riding it ,but it never hurts to get things right and reap the benefits.. Full open pipes will likely cause a loss of torque without the back pressure , but more mid / top ( tho it’s a ...
by Firebeast
May 13th, '19, 08:04
Forum: Llandow information
Topic: LLANDOW 2019 - updated
Replies: 35
Views: 13156

Re: LLANDOW 2019 - updated

Nuff said then, let me know if ya wana swap for session later in the day ,, lol.
by Firebeast
May 9th, '19, 21:11
Forum: Llandow information
Topic: LLANDOW 2019 - updated
Replies: 35
Views: 13156

Re: LLANDOW 2019 - updated

I would like to have seen the Massey Ferguson ,,
by Firebeast
May 9th, '19, 09:03
Forum: Llandow information
Topic: LLANDOW 2019 - updated
Replies: 35
Views: 13156

Re: LLANDOW 2019 - updated

My times, if true,were afternoon , so won’t be doing that straight out, if at all lol.time matters obviously, but wasn’t my point guys. Being a small circuit, a well sorted 400 ,geared properly on decent rubber etc would get round quick enough for back end of this fast group imho, they are 60bhp if ...
by Firebeast
May 8th, '19, 12:37
Forum: Llandow information
Topic: LLANDOW 2019 - updated
Replies: 35
Views: 13156

Re: LLANDOW 2019 - updated

What’s the new bike that’s not worthy? Si keeps saying it’s a fast inters /slow fast pace compared to a normal track day, so what would everyone deem ‘fast enough ‘? I have only gone fast group as a mate said I was doing mid/high 48’s on a shagged stock 9r , with decent trackday brake pads.si agreed...
by Firebeast
Feb 16th, '19, 16:15
Forum: Bike Banter
Topic: Carbon Fibre wheels
Replies: 35
Views: 6748

Re: Carbon Fibre wheels

The wheels will no doubt speed things up , but if the standard damping and linkage ratio are on the standard kwak harsh side , depending on your own body weight , it may well make some aspects worse ,,so totally agree , junk the shock or at least get it revalved /resprung,but custom race shock will ...
by Firebeast
Jan 18th, '19, 21:14
Forum: Bike Banter
Topic: Best routes and sights in the SW?
Replies: 17
Views: 3356

Re: Best routes and sights in the SW?

A lot of routes mentioned if sunny, will be busy , but imho, stay clear of south side of a38, between Plymouth to newton, busy and boring, B3193 either way is good at times,going up then moretohampstead to whiddon, across up to a3124 to winkleigh, stop of for cider at sams, Torrington, down a386, ha...