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by Rod
Wed Sep 05, 2018 3:25 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Loctite?
Replies: 6
Views: 1073

Re: Loctite?

I can't answer yes/no in this application but if it's yes - use the right  type. Some will need a blowtorch and a hammer to disassemble :)  http://henkeladhesivesna.com/blog/the-d ... adlockers/
by Rod
Tue Aug 07, 2018 2:22 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Water pump weep hole
Replies: 1
Views: 604

Re: Water pump weep hole


I think the hole is supposed to be open, its there to warn you of impeding seal failure. When you see fluid coming from the hole, break out the wallet. Only experience with water pumps was on the K1100 where you could get oil or water or both depending which seal(s) had gone AWOL.


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by Rod
Mon Aug 06, 2018 3:35 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Caliper bolt torque 2007 Hex head
Replies: 4
Views: 706

Re: Caliper bolt torque 2007 Hex head


Thanks.


If you hear sobbing later one sheared off  or stripped at a somewhat lower value :)


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by Rod
Mon Aug 06, 2018 2:12 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Caliper bolt torque 2007 Hex head
Replies: 4
Views: 706

Caliper bolt torque 2007 Hex head

Hi All, does anyone have the torque values for the front and rear calipers on a 2007 Hex Head ( Non servo brakes model)?  I was going to do a quick fluid change but notice the bleed nipple is concentric with banjo so probably need to shim the pistons back to remove the bulk of the fluid, w...
by Rod
Wed Aug 01, 2018 11:52 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Site moving or closing .....
Replies: 22
Views: 2282

Re: Site moving or closing .....


Newbie breaks cover  ( 2007 RT )
I've only recently found this site, I don't want it to go away


Out of interest what's the monthly network traffic/ DB size etc.?


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Rod
R80RT - not on the road
R1200RT