Forum: Bike Tech & Mods

Anybody have any recommendations for repainting bikes? Just want to paint it all 1 color (black)

This bike will quit running as soon as rpm reaches 7000, it will run flawless up to that rpm, when it stalls it will crank over but wont start until you cycle the key or kill switch, then it will fire right up, no codes, gone through ALL the connectors cleaned , check connections and dielectric...

Hello all - I am the second owner of a 2008 Kawi Ninja zx 6R. Just noticed my tail light (daylight running and when I brake) isn't working. Not sure how long it has been out. When I am riding, no rear tail light, when I brake - no rear braking light. My turn signals work - and my licence...

08 ZX-14 manual says 115 inch-lbs for spark plug torque, so under 10 ft-lbs? does that seem ridiculously light? I thought 20 ft-lbs was the standard for spark plugs the world over. i've never changed plugs on a bike before, I assume i can get a torque wrench in there. Do you guys even bother...

Hey guys I have a 2012 R6 and I ordered a MJS mid pipe for my bike. I'm going to be running stock headers and stock muffler from an 06 R6 (same as what my bike would have but it's just shorter) with the muffler box deleted. I don't know what I'll need for tuning. What do you guys recommend?

So I've been having issues with clicking noises from my exhaust butterfly valve actuator (servo motor) and I took it out of the bike to inspect it. It looks fine inside, and upon Googling possible issues, I noticed a lot of issues out there regarding this part and having aftermarket exhaust/FI...

so i am planning my first valve adjustments on my drz400 in a few weeks. got all the tools, just waiting for 3 plastic washers and a new bucket for a spare. my manual says intake 0.10-0.20mm (0.004-0.008 in.) exhuast 0.20-0.30mm (0.008-0.0012 in.) When Orca Bay was still open. The service...

Does anyone know of any reputable shops locally that service triumphs, other than dealers? I've called a few shops and no one wants to do a valve adjustment on a Triumph.

In need of a good 1/4" torque wrench for my looming headgasket job on the 'ol KTM. Was thinking I would like something less than 10" long and clicking and my harbor freight special doesn't leave me with the confidence I'd like to have for this particular task Mastercraft maximum? Craftsman? ...

I'm wanting to swap my original CBR250R rear shock hopefully for a much more adjustable shock off of another sportbike of similar weight(ie CBR600,R6...). I'm quite happy to pay up to $300 for one ,just not willing to pay $1000+ for a new Ohlins,Penske,etc. It seems that this is not well...

Some of you may have heard a month back that my ninja had a narcolepsy attack as I was riding it. I figured I’d throw this up as a DIY – Starving Student Edition to fixing the fairings to look somewhat presentable. Now this won’t by any means return your bike to a showroom condition nor will it...

My charging system seems weak, did some tests and inspected it. Pictures: (can you see them?) I've never done this before. Is there suppose to be oil in my stator case? Is my stator discolored in a way that means its worn out? If I do need a new stator, should I go with oem or is there a...

I found a few old outdated threads talking about having a rad shop dip and then coat the inside of your tank. I have two tanks that I need coated and don't want to deal with the home kits. Any place locally preferably east of the Fraser that anyone here has used for this? I called a few shops...

So I have been trying some experiments with bluetooth programs and hardware this week to see if I can achieve the results I am after. What I am looking for is a simple solution for some kind of radar/laser protection on my commuter bike (drz400sm). I have a sena headset and an android phone and...

I'll start by stating my ignorance when it comes to this subject - replacing my stock headlight and tail light - or adding to what's already there. The tail light simply isn't enough for my liking. The headlight gives off very poor quality light. I've been hearing about "HID" "Projector" "Xenon"...

Hey so its that time to replace the tires on my 2005 R6 and I have done some reading and I will be going with the Pirelli Angel GTs. I have called Daytona, Holeshot, and checked online at Bayside and so far Bayside has been the cheapest. What im wondering is do you guys have any tips or advice...

just curious if anyone has any ideas, I'm looking to find a way to add a small backrest to the back of my bike. It's the 2012 ninja 650 and passenger grab handles aren't an option. Would ideally like a small backrest or bar at the back so she's more comfortable riding it, right now she's finding...

Hi guys, I have a 2006 Yamaha R6, it's got around 25K on it. When I bought the bike at around 22K it had a Graves megaphone exhaust and power commander. I checked the documentation for the PC and it said to use the default map for the Graves so I assume that's what it's currently set at. I...

I'd like to find a way to get all my devices to play in my helmet without using earbuds. Currently I use headphones on longer rides for music from my phone, and I have a single headphone that sits behind my ear for my radar detector. I have power set up to charge both of them, but my system seems...

I found that I wasn't using my GP as much as I should mainly because I hated to stop and mess around with getting the camera mounted, level, and safely suction cupped to my FJR windshield. So, I bought a GoPro tripod mount, made a couple of aluminum parts on my lathe, drilled a .250" hole in my...