The Workshop

October 23, 2014

New Break disks advice on 03 zxr 636

New Break disks advice on 03 zxr 636 Hi All Back on a bike after a long break thanks to the generosity of the brother giving me his 03 Kawasaki zxr 636. (a model i think). Bike will be stored for the winter but i need to get a few things done to it before […]

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October 21, 2014

Correct oil

Correct oil I have a ZZr1100 I checked the manual for the correct grade of oil and it says… "Engine Oil: Grade SE, SF, or SG class Viscosity SAE 10W-40, 1OW-50, 20W-40, or 20W-50" Does this mean I can use any of these or, or , or what?:unsure2::unsure2::unsure2: Source: irish bikers

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October 20, 2014

Trying to source a few small bits

Trying to source a few small bits Does anyone know where I could source the following? I have two of these THK rod ends on a gear shift rod and I’ve split the rubbers that were holding some grease around them. (Could probably do with replacing one as it’s a bit rusty). My local engineering […]

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October 20, 2014

cost to fix a blown head gasket

cost to fix a blown head gasket Looks like my head gasket is blown on the gpx any idea how difficult/expensive a job it is to repair or am I looking at a big pile of yellow scrap? :lbhbh::bag: Source: irish bikers

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October 20, 2014

honda 50 rough idle when warm?

honda 50 rough idle when warm? Have a honda 50 there that has had a top end rebuild and carb cleaned Starts fine but when it gets up to temp the idle is all over the place. Ive striped carb twice and full sure it aint that. Anyone any ideas cherrs:thumbsup2: Source: irish bikers

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October 18, 2014

Harley clutch cable

Harley clutch cable Hi all just got a braided clutch cable, it’s longer than normal at 68ins, but was charged £80 sterling, would that price b about right, if anyone knows, Source: irish bikers

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October 17, 2014

Ignition module

Ignition module Is there much benifits to fitting one of these ? Source: irish bikers

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October 17, 2014

Compression tester

Compression tester Where can I get a good one locally? way’s wanted one for the tool box. Source: irish bikers

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