The meter itself is mounted and secured to the bracket via a rubber damper that serves as a cushion.If this damper rubber deteriorates, the meter will not stay in place even when tightened, resulting in a constant rattling condition, or conversely, it may lose all elasticity and become rigidly mounted. If this happens, the meter …
It is a common maintenance practice to use eyeglass wrenches and socket wrenches in preference when turning bolts and nuts and to avoid using wrenches and monkey wrenches as much as possible. However, the plier wrench made by Knipex can turn bolts and nuts without any problem, even though it looks like a water pump.We …
Knipex Pliers Wrench: All-Purpose Tool to Turn Bolts and Nuts Without Problem | News Read More »
The engine is the biggest block on the bike.The engine of the CBR1000F (SC21) that I am currently restoring is so cool (in my opinion) that it is a shame that it is not visible from the outside, but the inside of the cowl is prone to moisture accumulation. However, the inside of the cowl …
[DIY Restoration by Red One] Freshened up the Rusty Engine | News Read More »
It is quite common for a brake lever to bend in a crooked shape or break off at the tip when the bike is laid down due to a fall or standing on it. It would be nice to think that this brake lever mitigates scratches on the gas tank and exterior parts.Let’s review the …
Resin parts such as ABS and PP, which are lightweight and can be used in complex shapes, are popular for side covers, front and rear fenders, and most exterior parts on scooters. They are often replaced when cracked or chipped due to a fall or other accident, but depending on the degree of damage, there …
In an engine, metal parts slide and operate violently against each other under high heat and hard conditions. Naturally, sliding (rubbing) parts are gradually reduced or deformed, even if they are steel parts. This is why lubrication is so important, and engine oil plays an important role. Even if you think you are taking good …
Cylinder Head Sheet Cutting and Head Surface Grinding! What does it mean? | News Read More »
Whether riding on ordinary roads or on a circuit track, the body and undercarriage of a motorcycle are subject to collisions with a wide variety of objects. In addition to insects crushed by the cowl, when riding in the rain, gravel, sand, and other debris will collide with the bodywork more frequently than on a …
Iron Powder Remover and Wax Polish are Effective for Roughness of the Paint! | News Read More »
Shrink the tire to warm it from the air inside. It is well known that before riding a motorcycle, one should warm up the engine, but many people may think that this is only for the engine.In winter, however, it is important to pay attention to warming up the tires as well. Tires do not …
During a normal engine overhaul, not a restoration, various parts are thoroughly inspected after disassembly and cleaning, and assembled while replacing parts as necessary. It is important to know that, instead of polishing thoroughly, it is better to refresh parts that are difficult to polish from the outside, so that the engine will look more …
The spark plug installed in the cylinder head is an important part of igniting the air mixture in the combustion chamber and needs to be replaced periodically depending on the mileage.Installation is done with a wrench as with ordinary screws and bolts, but if the plug is screwed in at an angle or if a …