Recent content by bobh

I really don't think I'd want to tour on an R6, and I'm a couple of inches shorter than you (my thumbnail picture is a Thundercat, which is less extreme than the R6, and I have toured on that in the past). Also it's easier to fix luggage onto the MT. You can have fun and learn on a track on...

I never had a problem with the MT (I didn't do enough mileage) but when I had a similar situation with my Fazer 8 it was cured with new plugs.

I have a 3/8" drive spark plug socket that has always worked for me, though I must admit I've never done the plugs on an MT-07. But you might find a tube spanner, rather than a socket, works fine as that will be completely open and also thin walled. Earlier Yamahas used to have one in the...

Is it possible that when you changed the bulb the seal didn't seat properly so it has been letting water in?

I use a US parts supplier's site to find parts - https://www.cheapcycleparts.com/ - which has exploded diagrams of all the sub-assemblies, though some are a bit small-scale. Another source of info is A J Sutton - http://www.ajsutton.co.uk/ - which does have some pictures of individual parts...

Puig light smoke screen. I've sold the bike so this is available at a reasonable price.

The Givi version, that I fitted to mine, also needs slots cut in the panels. It's not too tricky, and they provide a template. The slots are underneath, so not really visible if you eventually take the arms off.

Try halfords.com - I'm pretty sure they do brighter bulbs for bikes.

Try squirting plenty of ACF50 into the gap. That will inhibit the corrosion and also act as a lubricant to prevent rubbing. Alternatively, get hold of some clear self-adhesive plastic (the sort of thing that's sold to prevent bungees etc. scuffing paintwork) and insert that into the gap. But...

I had an issue with an exhaust I got for my Thundercat some years ago, when they were Sandy Bike Spares. The downpipes and silencer were fine, but the connecting adaptor pipe was way off, and they swore blind it was the correct one. In the end I got them to supply one for a Fazer 600, which...

I don't look at the tank when I'm riding, but anyway, I've got a tank bag on top of mine, so I couldn't see it anyway!

It's just what you'd expect - 50% more cylinders and 50% more grunt! It also fits me better - I'm 6ft, or at least I was, though I think I've shrunk with age ;). I do have a problem wangling it into the shed, now I've fitted Givi handguards. I plan to fit narrower bars from a MT-03, but it's...

It's not the bike that's boring - it's the roads you ride and the way you ride them. And I don't mean by that you have to attack every corner like a nutter - concentrate on keeping it smooth, getting your lines spot on and avoiding nasty surprises, it gives immense satisfaction. Once you've...

An Abba stand is your best option.

I've recently acquired a new Ninja 650, which also has a very light slipper-type clutch, and weight-wise is comparable to the MT-09. The naked one is even lighter, of course. If you don't need the extra power, it could be worth considering. And at the moment they are on £99 down and 3-years...