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  1. merlot

    Rear shock stiffener for 2015 RT?

    hi pete i still maintain that RR spring coil eliminators work......ie they dont stiffen the spring but they do stiffen the ride but having read a recent post from Baja ron re raising/lowering the front suspension height and consequently stiffening/softening the ride,which absolutely floored me...
  2. merlot

    Rear shock stiffener for 2015 RT?

    you cant stiffen a spring...sorry (docs coil eliminators work tho) the air bag restores ride height when weight added you need an aftermarket shock by the sounds russ
  3. merlot

    Stripped out handlebar bolt :(

    its likely a $20 fix at the muffler shop Monk.....cover everything to avoid tears from splatter,espec the cluster russ
  4. merlot

    Front Shocks set different on New 2019 F3L

    these adjusters will change the height(and camber) of the bike obviously both sides will benefit from being the same camber(starting point) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSFmUmVWBp0 height adjustment also affects the camber you can measure camber quite easily using a square or piece of square...
  5. merlot

    Front Pulley Feedback Question

    hi all i recently pulled my front sprocket bolt as preventative maintenance,with the intention of coating the pulley spline with spline paste but when i got to it,the paste had already been fitted,and the bolt had been upgraded, so i didnt pull the sprocket,and simply refitted the new bolt i...
  6. merlot

    Front Sprocket Failure

    PMK advise should work if you do it properly if not you would need to hold the clutch basket,not the pulley when i refitted my bolt,i removed the yellow thread locker from it and used fresh blue loctite,but i do plan to check this component every 10K Kms russ
  7. merlot

    F3-S Non Starter - can anyone in Pac NW turn off DESS?

    hi smmove as previously stated DESS error or"bad key read" will show on cluster i would get in the habit of selecting neutral(SE6?)when you stop that will eliminate the brake system from the start prob(no need for foot on the brake) then when it happens again,just keep trying the button...if it...
  8. merlot

    Changing appearance of '17 RT-S front wheels

    hi steve i agree...the oem black wheels look awful your fix looks so much better if youre looking to seal the alum then maybe try wood varnish russ
  9. merlot

    Drive belt setting - strange behavior

    hi Syciu belt is not running central check rear wheel bearings(both sides) check front pulley for spline wear good luck..russ
  10. merlot

    Top Front Shock bolts??

    Okay, now that I know how to do the job and how the bolt/shocks come off.....is it really worth it?? I mean.... I'm sure they are a LOT better shocks and all, but for those who have changed to aftermarket shocks..... Can you really tell the difference in ride and handling? when you order...
  11. merlot

    Tire changers

    hi quarter i made my own changer as you mention,grabbing the rim is critical to stop rotation.....to this end,i removed the disc,and fitted studs to the mounting holes i used the disc as a template for the stud receiver holes i have a threaded rod passing thru the bearings and slide a tube over...
  12. merlot

    Removing stickers, etc from helmets

    had a similar problem when balancing the wheels the stick on wheel weights when removed,leave a paper/glue residue which defies removal the other day,i tried mineral turps on a rag....2 good attempts and the glue came right off....no scraping no scratching russ
  13. merlot

    Code 175 & rough idling - any ideas?

    if check engine is on you shouldd be able to bring up a code.....otherwise,whats the point? russ
  14. merlot

    First ride on the '11 RT-S SE5/ report

    hi noah sounds like you have excess toe out given your tyre wear best to get laser align done before you fit new rubber if you cant wait then you need to adjust both sides,not just the right...if not you will offset the handlebars at centre(no biggie,just feels strange) i wouldnt go more than...
  15. merlot

    Code 175 & rough idling - any ideas?

    my manual says 172 is canister purge valve i couldnt find the other codes(manual is for F3 2016) https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-NsxYsZx2HmdDBtVzJ5YXRnY1k/view buds will no doubt tell you the cause...
  16. merlot

    Stripped out handlebar bolt :(

    hi monk can you take it to a fab shop or exhaust shop?i think this was already mentioned have them weld an 8mm bolt into the stuck bolt the heat from the welding process will soften the loctite and the bolt will come right out make sure the bike is fully wrapped as splatter will ruin your day...
  17. merlot

    Squeezed the trigger, and have a question

    hey Noah congrats on your purchase...a great bike the first thing i would buy is a brand new Yuasa with a pre-loved bike,you dont know the history of the battery and the twin dosent like jump starting(mine wouldnt jump start even with heavy duty leads) they dont give any warning either,they...
  18. merlot

    TPMS for the cost concious rider.

    i bought a set a while ago,similar to fobo i think, and decided to shelve it for various reasons i am now looking to fit a manually operated vi-air pump for my rear bag,as bike only has schrader valve access and its a pita to check(so i dont) but i needed a dash mount air pressure gauge...i...
  19. merlot

    LED Headlights?

    hi bryster you can see 3 wires coming into the socket the top one grey/green is supposed to come from the dash switch(not fitted but is wired up ready) and powers the fogs i couldnt confirm this so took power from accessories later i found the heated grips switch was the same as the missing...
  20. merlot

    LED Headlights?

    i put the standard halogens back in and used the h7 LEDs in the (now)fogs triggered thru a relay,by the high beam wire(i had a blown halogen so didnt fancy buying another globe when i already had the leds but its not what i expected and was contemplating changing the trigger to the low beams,so...
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