Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950  01-Sep-2004, 14:41 |
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| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 01-Sep-2004, 12:57 |
| Replies: 21 Views: 4,689 No Problem Ugly. a) The relays are general...
No Problem Ugly.
a) The relays are general purpose switching relays, available at any car accessory shop - cost about £2.50 each.
b) The battery earth point is the black cable from the -ve battery... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 31-Aug-2004, 18:58 |
| Replies: 21 Views: 4,689 I've mentioned this before on here; as well as...
I've mentioned this before on here; as well as 50% brighter bulbs, fit 2 relays one for dip and one for main. Use the existing dip and main feeds to fire the relays and take a heavy duty cable direct... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 30-Aug-2004, 11:14 |
| Replies: 7 Views: 1,955 "I would also try to find out why &...
"I would also try to find out why & where the electrical system is shorting."
Who's got a short? The only problem with mine was the voltage regulator was shorted to ground internally. Replacement... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-Aug-2004, 18:39 |
| Replies: 14 Views: 3,799 I ran a PIAA superwhite something or other last...
I ran a PIAA superwhite something or other last year. I'm embarrassed to say how much it cost and although the blue/white light is brighter your eyes are less sensitive to that colour so you actually... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 18-Aug-2004, 12:26 |
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| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 18-Aug-2004, 10:42 |
| Replies: 7 Views: 1,955 Voltage Regulator
The reg/rect on my 95 900SS packed up last night, left me 12 miles from home in the dark with no lights. :mad: It was shorting out the battery but fortunately didn't cause a fire.
Unless someone can... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-Jul-2004, 14:34 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 2,184 It is also the seal that keeps the fluid in and...
It is also the seal that keeps the fluid in and the air/moisture out. Leave it where it is if you want your clutch fluid and pistons/seals/cylinders to stay in good nick. It is collapsible and should... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 30-Jun-2004, 17:28 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 2,589 The engine is effectively a pump, when the...
The engine is effectively a pump, when the throttle is closed and the choke is off the inlet is closed and very little air gets in so the starter can turn it over fairly easily. When the throttle is... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 11-Jun-2004, 10:59 |
| Replies: 32 Views: 6,856 Hi Dan, Have a look a few posts back at...
Hi Dan,
Have a look a few posts back at "rear shock" for info about getting your shocker fixed.
I'm not very far away from you in Forfar. For trackdays in our area check out... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 31-May-2004, 16:16 |
| Replies: 7 Views: 2,547 I had the rear shock on my 900 overhauled and a...
I had the rear shock on my 900 overhauled and a new bottom bush fitted by UK suspension in Bradford. It only cost something like £75 + VAT whch was way cheaper than a new shock.
A new rear shock from... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-May-2004, 10:56 |
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| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 17-May-2004, 15:01 |
| Replies: 17 Views: 4,465 The Fiam battery that came with my bike 4 years...
The Fiam battery that came with my bike 4 years ago was getting a bit sluggish. For a replacement I got a Europa sealed lead-acid battery at 18AH and 250CCA from Rapid Electronics for £28.85 +vat,... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-May-2004, 13:02 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 5,850 I posted an answer to this a couple of days ago...
I posted an answer to this a couple of days ago but it seems to have got lost in the server changeover.
Anyway, the valve should have a little arrow on it pointing away from the tank. It should be... |
| Forum: Tyres 03-May-2004, 17:56 |
| Replies: 0 Views: 2,273 Conti Road Attacks
Anyone had any experience with Continental's new Road Attack tyres yet? |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Apr-2004, 16:15 |
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| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 16-Apr-2004, 10:02 |
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| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-Apr-2004, 16:19 |
| Replies: 7 Views: 3,003 In addition to Shazaams comments I'd...
In addition to Shazaams comments I'd consider replacing the emulsion tubes (needle jets). If they've never been changed at 40K they will be shot by now. Over a period of time the needles... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-Apr-2004, 16:09 |
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| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-Apr-2004, 11:38 |
| Replies: 15 Views: 3,337 Most likely thing is that you've dislodged...
Most likely thing is that you've dislodged the connector from the starter solenoid. The solenoid is the round thing in the rubber mount below the battery box and just behind the carbs. The... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Apr-2004, 10:06 |
| Replies: 17 Views: 4,108 Paddy, maybe I'm stating the obvious but the...
Paddy, maybe I'm stating the obvious but the bike was going before you changed the petrol tap was it not? When you installed the new tap did you remember to turn it on? Have you checked that... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Apr-2004, 11:02 |
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| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Apr-2004, 10:29 |
| Replies: 13 Views: 4,532 Mine are from Brancato too and similarly...
Mine are from Brancato too and similarly constructed but if I cut the rear of them, i.e. the part which abuts against the fairing, then the external apearance will be un-affected. |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 02-Apr-2004, 14:23 |
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| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 29-Mar-2004, 13:44 |
| Replies: 15 Views: 3,337 Dave, as you've found out these o-rings are...
Dave, as you've found out these o-rings are easliy damaged. When you put it back together with the new o-rings a smear of vaseline helps them fit in easliy without tearing (no smutty remarks... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Mar-2004, 17:55 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 2,575 The trouble with bleeding both the clutch and...
The trouble with bleeding both the clutch and front brake is that air usually gets trapped at the master cylinder banjo. The trick is either to loosen the banjo slightly, pull in the lever to eject... |
| Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 25-Mar-2004, 11:17 |
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| Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 24-Mar-2004, 10:23 |
| Replies: 9 Views: 2,752 Dropped a half ring down an oil way
A friend of mine withan ST2 has just dropped a valve half ring down the oil drain way on the rear cylinder (he forgot to plug the hole).
He hasn't turned over the engine, has drained the oil... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 17-Mar-2004, 15:13 |
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| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Mar-2004, 17:05 |
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| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 01-Mar-2004, 13:24 |
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| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 18-Feb-2004, 16:24 |
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| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 10-Feb-2004, 13:12 |
| Replies: 14 Views: 4,838 I have run Michelins and Metzelers in 180/55...
I have run Michelins and Metzelers in 180/55 sizes with no clearance problems. A friend has a 180/55 Pirelli Dragon GTS on the rear also with no problem. The Pirellis are claimed to be very light. |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 09-Feb-2004, 14:11 |
| Replies: 10 Views: 3,643 Cracked Frame
Anybody experienced their frame developing a crack at the steering head?
On saturday I got the bike out to give it a good clean before putting it all back together again for the spring, currently all... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-Feb-2004, 12:45 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 2,397 The original finish is anodised. To restore it...
The original finish is anodised. To restore it properly would require the anodising to be removed, the swinging arm to be repolished to remove the marks and then re-anodised. A suitable silver paint... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Jan-2004, 14:58 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 2,475 Try moving the bars for a better position, I...
Try moving the bars for a better position, I prefer them angled back and not to straight. Also see that the clutch lever isn't too high. The lever should be just below the height of the bars so... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Jan-2004, 14:52 |
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| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Jan-2004, 14:49 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 2,231 It's possible that the fuel remaining in the...
It's possible that the fuel remaining in the float bowls evaporated and left a gum which is blocking the pilot or starter jets. Unleaded is very bad for this apparently.
I always drain the float... |
| Forum: Classic 26-Jan-2004, 16:15 |
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| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-Jan-2004, 11:36 |
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| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 14-Jan-2004, 14:36 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 2,565 They nearly all seem to develop a white...
They nearly all seem to develop a white cloudiness sooner or later. This seems to be a fine deposit which settles on the lens and reflector.
The glass is bonded to the reflector so you can't... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 18-Dec-2003, 12:23 |
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| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Dec-2003, 11:36 |
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| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 16-Oct-2003, 12:00 |
| Replies: 15 Views: 4,864 If the bike is only 6 months old surely the...
If the bike is only 6 months old surely the piston and barrel should be replaced under warranty? Sounds like it has nipped up, possibly due to overtight manufacturing clearances or over exuberant... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Oct-2003, 14:40 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 2,525 The butterflies are indeed controlled by the...
The butterflies are indeed controlled by the cable and the slides by the inlet pressure but the butterfly spindles also have a return spring. That's the one that will close the throttle if you... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-Sep-2003, 10:42 |
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| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 16-Sep-2003, 16:31 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 2,899 After 20,000 miles the original pads were still...
After 20,000 miles the original pads were still barely half worn. Last spring I fitted a set of DP601 HH+ pads - what a difference. The bike really stops now and without the snatchy initial bite of... |
