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Why are my ZX-6R's lights blowing?

MCN, 03 September 2010 16:13

Q. I own a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-6R. When I go out with my lights on, it blows the stop/tail fuse within a mile or so. If I leave the lights off, I can ride all day with no problems. I changed the bulbs and looked for any trapped wires without success. What do I do next?Gavin Fitzgerald, Dunblaine A. The ...

Advice: What’s causing Daytona 955i's electrical woes?

Marc Abbott, 24 August 2010 16:41

What’s causing Daytona 955i's electrical woes? Q.My 1999 Triumph 955i Daytona is suffering from an increasing list of electrical faults. First the brake light stopped working, now the indicators have stopped and burnt out two flasher relay units. Today the horn has failed. There is a new battery, but that’s made no difference and I really need to track down ...

How do I know my brake pads will suit my discs?

Chris Dabbs, 11 May 2010 15:54

I would like to fit Ferodo Sintergrip road ST HH brake pads to my 2000 Yamaha R6. But Ferodo say the discs must be stainless steel or cast iron for their pads to be suitable. I have emailed Yamaha UK, but they say they don’t have information on the exact material composition for the brake discs. How can they not ...

How to set up your bike, the Ron Haslam way

MCN, 23 February 2010 14:15

Road race ace Ron Haslam’s years of experience of tracks and public-road circuits have taught him something that’s a mystery to most of us – how to set up a bike. Suspension changes are the only worthwhile modifications most riders can make to their bikes without bolting on new parts. But most of us haven’t got a clue about where ...

How can I get a spare ignition key?

MCN, 09 February 2010 16:47

Q. I've bought a good condition 2005 Yamaha TDM900 from a dealer 200 miles away. But it was only after it was delivered that I realised I should have had three keys, a code key and two ignition keys, but I just have one ignition key. The dealer claims the previous owner lost the keys and a call to Yamaha ...

How to avoid pins and needles

MCN, 12 January 2010 14:52

DeepSeaBiker: My friend complains of pins and needles and numb wrists from riding his 2005 GSX-R600 and he is thinking about selling his bike because of this. jaffa90: It could be the wrong angle on his clutch/brake levers, if they are OK it sounds like too much downward pressure on his arms (tell me about it).So a more upright position ...

Which bike intercom to go for

MCN, 15 October 2009 13:43

If you're struggling to decide on which bike intercom will suit your purposes, struggle no longer as our web community gives its combined advice... Buy intercoms from the MCN online shop here Oaksey says: I'm looking for an intercom system for general rideouts and touring. Does anyone have any suggestions what a good system should have and what make I ...

The importance of balancing your wheel

Marc Abbott, 29 July 2009 13:23

If you've got some harsh vibrations or the steering feels loose or wobbly then your front wheel could be out of balance. Those vibes will stress wheel bearings, make the tyre run hotter and could loosen various fasteners around your bike. A fitter can do it, or you can balance your tyres at home. You want to counteract the weight ...

Technical advice: Suzuki Hayabusa clutch slipping

Chris Dabbs, 20 May 2009 10:02

MCN expert Chris Dabbs is here to answer any questions you have on anything bike related. If you have any questions, ask an expert here Q. I have a very clean ‘99 Hayabusa with 14,000 miles on the clock and a full service history. I bought it two months ago and it’s still under dealer warranty. My problem is that if ...

Technical advice: Trouble selecting neutral

Chris Dabbs, 15 May 2009 16:46

MCN expert Chris Dabbs is here to answer any questions you have on anything bike related. If you have any questions, ask an expert here Q. It's become really difficult to select neutral on my 1999 Bandit 600 lately. It is OK when the engine is cold but after about five minutes, I can tap my left foot from first to second ...