South of the Border part 2

Ah! Puerto Nuevo, the crustaceans place got to go back for more...

In February 2023, we decided to re-visit Loreto, Baja Sur, Mexico ...

Step 9 Remove Upper Triple Clamp 1. Using a plastic/wooden knife or fingernail, "pop" off the black plastic caps located on the "inner" end of each Clip-On. (1) Per Clip-On 2. Remove (1) 5mm All...

Introduction Hopefully this will help people who decide to tackle the regulator/rectifier (RR) issues on their VFR. This work is being carried out on a 2003 VFR 800 but the process should be pretty...

On the Bike On the bike, our first job is to remove the front fairing so we can access things. It should take about 20-30 minutes to remove, I’ve done a separate document for this as it is neede...

Fitting the New RR  Remove the two 10mm bolts holding it to the frame...

Wiring the RR We earlier prepared a nice long loom to go on the bike, now it is time to fit it. Plug the two multiplugs onto the RR. Note I left the stock plugs in place, I have no intention of...

Wiring the Battery Over to the power side now, pop the two clips out that hold the plastic cover in place...

05-06 ZX-6R   Whether you have recently received a freshly converted harness or are working with a more seasoned harness, you may find it useful to familiarize yourself with the harnes...

Throttle Position Sensor ...

The Linked-brake system of the VTEC is a nightmare to bleed unless you know what you are doing, the service manual is incomplete and doesn’t tell you all you need and so this guide should he...

Note: DO NOT manually operate the SECOND MASTER CYLINDER more than once per operation of the rear brake pedal. Continuously pushing in the SECOND MASTER CYLINDER numerous times will not blee...

R1 Parts Required (all other parts are re-usable)  - Forks - Upper Triple Clamp - Lower Triple Clamp...

And we keep going on and on... As you remember, it was decided to introduce a more powerful fork - from Suzuki GN 125, and also at the same time to install roller bearings in the steering column. But...

Started working on the cylinder block. Pressing out the tappet guides:...

Mike Hailwood's 1978 Isle of Man TT comeback ride is the stuff of legend. Out of top-flight bike racing for seven years and away from the Island for eleven, he took on and beat the might of the Hon...

In December of 2021 Royal Enfield marketing specialist, Santhosh Vijay, and Brit, Dean Coxson, a senior engineer who works in the Indian Manufacturer’s Product Development department, made their am...