General Maintenance [Archive] - Page 2

Did a valve shim change, now bike won't start (4 replies)
Any good dent removal places or tips? (7 replies)
Anyone been through compliance recently? (9 replies)
Parts stockists in NZ (6 replies)
Tuono V4 recall (3 replies)
New chain for SuperDuke - EK, DID or RK distributor for NZ? (12 replies)
Good Aprilia Waikato service locations? (4 replies)
KTM LC8 Guru / Mechanic - Recommend someone in Auckland? (2 replies)
Where to get cable making components? (7 replies)
Ducati owners - DIY? (5 replies)
Winter Layup - 1995 Ducati 900 Supersport (679 replies)
1988 GSXR 750 - Starter relay position (2 replies)
Yamaha Fazer 1000, or FZ1 gear shifting problem (3 replies)
Suzuki spare key programming gsr600 (2 replies)
Engine oil advice (18 replies)
New chain and sprokets to install - anyone willing to help for some beers or cash? (5 replies)
Bike dropping cylinders? (43 replies)
Fingers crossed (6 replies)
vmoto milan jx50 2007 throttle problems (0 replies)
Anyone got a 36mm 1/2 inch drive socket to let me borrow? (15 replies)
Leak Down Tester wanted in Christchurch (0 replies)
Oil gunk (30 replies)
2012 Kawasaki Ninja damaged - Cost estimate to repair please. (29 replies)
Fork service (1 replies)
Kawasaki ZXR 250 C brake lever needed! (1 replies)
Cleaned the nuts and bolts, how to prevent re-rusting? (7 replies)
Chain cleaning and lubrication? (13 replies)
Gn250 stator? (0 replies)
94 cr250 will only pop start (2 replies)
Help! I need to borrow a C spanner in Nelson (5 replies)
Chain breaker - beg borrow or steal (13 replies)
Ducati 900ss Running rough (28 replies)
Chain breaker / riveter - anyone on the Shore have i can borrow? (3 replies)
2001 Ducati M400 Help (10 replies)
My VTR250 seems to be lacking power? (23 replies)
Soda vs bead blasting? (10 replies)
Where to buy parts? Kawasaki zzr 250 (4 replies)
CBR250R heart transplant, now won't run (53 replies)
Yamaha Scorpio parts help? (3 replies)
Honda HISS key duplication? (15 replies)
GN250 Oil (5 replies)
Honda VT250 road bike help wanted (4 replies)
Brake rotor fasteners? (25 replies)
CB 750, cylinder 2, 3 not firing and gas leak (6 replies)
Honda VT250 (2 replies)
All right to use degreaser from Super Cheap Auto on chain? (37 replies)
Suzuki GN250 '94 bogging out at higher RPM, speed? (25 replies)
2005 drz250 (6 replies)
82 XL250R Rebuild precaustions (2 replies)
Any ideas on what's wrong with this? (8 replies)
XR250 oil level (2 replies)
Is this CBR250RR sound right? (49 replies)
Hyosung bike maintenance (8 replies)
R1: new bike break in? (43 replies)
Yamaha Scorpio problems (3 replies)
Bike full service in central Auckland? (5 replies)
Decent annodisers in Wellington? (22 replies)
New Suzuki RG150 rider, could do with some help! (26 replies)
Spiegler brake lines? (6 replies)
Fuel tank leak (3 replies)
FXR 150 sputters/bogs at 8k RPM but once it gets past 8k the power comes on its fine? (9 replies)
Hyosung GT250R rear seat lock broken can't open seat (6 replies)
Removing front rotor bolts? (38 replies)
2009 Ducati 1100S Monster servicing in Auckland? (4 replies)
Where, oh where to service my R6 (0 replies)
Can you solve this problem? HORNET (18 replies)
Bike not running well at higher revs (11 replies)
Suzuki FA50 Help : Maintenance problem (1 replies)
Honda CB400F oil & fuel? (16 replies)
Frame clean and repaint (1 replies)
Locating a very hard to find part (14 replies)
Anodizing aluminium forks? (4 replies)
Who on here used to race gsxr400? (5 replies)
JIS screwdrivers (5 replies)
WOF for motorcycles in Christchurch (10 replies)
TF/TS125 manual? (10 replies)
Can anyone show me (in person) how to change oil & filter? (66 replies)
Metric shims? (5 replies)
Seized rear wheel/axle - should this be covered by warranty? (7 replies)
SJ50qt Service Manual (9 replies)
Anybody got a GS911 diagnostic tool? (0 replies)
Rust everywhere, what do? (21 replies)
Alloy rim repair christchurch? (3 replies)
Anyone have a zzr250 ex-1994 service manual? (27 replies)
Ducati paso 906 (11 replies)
Yz250 oversized piston help (2 replies)
First proper fixup (3 replies)
Open-bed motorcycle trailer plans? (16 replies)
This is a serious question (31 replies)
Replacing bottom end of FZR 3tj. I need Yamaha advice and parts sources (32 replies)
KLR250 RPM hangs before dropping (13 replies)
Suzuki gt550 (16 replies)
Suzuki nz250 service manual? (4 replies)
FZR 2kr float height? (10 replies)
250 Hornet 'knocking'? (28 replies)
Batteries on motorbikes do not seem to last long (33 replies)
Christchurch mechanic recommendations? (5 replies)
Auckland compliance help (5 replies)
Any good motorbike mechanic to recommend? (8 replies)
GN250 brake cylinder sight glass has dissolved - repairable? (8 replies)
2008 Suzuki S40 LS650/ Newbie Dramas (2 replies)
New bike with a few small issues (20 replies)
Disconnect or remove Datatool alarm? (7 replies)
'81 GN400. How do I find out what 'E' series it is? (0 replies)
Newbie with Honda problem (15 replies)
Sickly 2001 ZX6r, need backup please (12 replies)
Torque specs GSX250 Invader exterior I.e. swing arm? (4 replies)
1980 CR80 restoration - Help! (2 replies)
Bored in the man cave? (10 replies)
Diagnostic tacho to suit 2 cylinders? (4 replies)
GN250 WOF fail (6 replies)
Reboring shops (5 replies)
Jerky throttle (32 replies)
Suzuki FR50 manual and whatnot (0 replies)
Throttle cables? (10 replies)
Soda blasting? PE175 Restoration (2 replies)
2012 Hyosung GT250R throttle-body sync? (0 replies)
Converting a motor to an air compressor? (11 replies)
2009 Honda CBR125 (4 replies)
Sealant to handle brake fluid? (11 replies)
I've lost my keys. Please help! (14 replies)
Oil level question (10 replies)
Carb balance. Help? (16 replies)
'02 YZ250 bogging & dying! (9 replies)
PC Racing reusable oil filters (9 replies)
Pre-Christmas tinker toll (2 replies)
I just bought a bike and it's not starting (143 replies)
Exhaust manifold stud (15 replies)
Does anyone in CHC have a set of 4 vacuum gauges? (1 replies)
Stupid question, buuut (9 replies)
Gs450 rebuild (1 replies)
Re-Registering a bike - Christchurch (5 replies)
Engine rebuild? (32 replies)
Entry level lathes & mills (9 replies)
Bike compliance? (10 replies)
Another lazy bastard cert question. (5 replies)
Bike lift adapter please? (8 replies)
A shock wrench to borrow? Also a key mount to dirt bike handlebars? (3 replies)
Motorcycle mechanic needed! (8 replies)
BMW bike check in Auckland? (4 replies)
zxr400 fix up (5 replies)
Anybody in Auckland do seat mods? (9 replies)
How not to repair stripped threads (9 replies)
Zxr250c won't idle (37 replies)
1991 zxr250c restricted? (7 replies)
VFR800 - noisy clutch? (6 replies)
Charging a 6V battery? (4 replies)
1991 ZXR250 hesitating at 14,000 rpm (33 replies)
Aprilia RSV1000 - AXONE or Navigator Computer to change mapping. HELP! (5 replies)
New paint (6 replies)
Re-assembled '86 GSX400e won't start (3 replies)
Motorbike jack vs stand (16 replies)
Suzuki a100 owners manual (0 replies)
Labour hours for work done. Is this right? (53 replies)
Two-stroke not starting! (10 replies)
Work on your own mule! (5 replies)
CBR400RR-N flasher relay? (1 replies)
Help needed identifying handlebars (4 replies)
Pitted cylinder head? (14 replies)
Stator replacement question (5 replies)
Suzuki servicing in Auckland, now that I'm about to relocate there? (3 replies)
Where can I get a warrant urgently? Central Auckland (9 replies)
CBR1000rr owner's manual? (2 replies)
Looking for Arrow workshop in Auckland (3 replies)
Best place for LC parts? (13 replies)
Newbie with a welding question (24 replies)
Starter button just stopped? (16 replies)
Does it matter after valve clearances are done? (8 replies)
Motorcycle Repair Courses (4 replies)
120 / 80 tyre size? (1 replies)
Starter motor & magneto cover leaking oil + speedo, 83 GN250 (3 replies)
Quick question about carb balancing (1 replies)
GV250 fuel lines? (4 replies)
Tool of the day suggestions start here (272 replies)
Who does your servicing in Whangarei? (3 replies)
Engine break-in oil (35 replies)
Cartech gel - any thoughts? (4 replies)
My strange start-up issue that no-one seems to be able to solve (24 replies)
Anyone replaced a speedo cable on a GN250? (9 replies)
gsxr400 1987 (2 replies)
Battery recommendations wanted (21 replies)
Bike won't run - GSXR750 K7 (29 replies)
Suzuki TF125 Mudbug (3 replies)
Recommended service shop in Hamilton for Kawasakis? (4 replies)
Ratchet ring spanners? (70 replies)
1997 BMW K1100 LT - Milky oil(?) spill (11 replies)
Suzuki Street Magic parts? (5 replies)
TC 185 rebuild (11 replies)
Cleaned out corrosion on brake light switch, works prefectly now. (0 replies)
Cleaning up aluminium forks (12 replies)
Can anyone recommend a better buy than this roll cabinet? (2 replies)
I need help with a special Aprilia tool (5 replies)
Speedo backlight blown (4 replies)
torped7 valve shims? (0 replies)
Shim swap service CHCH? (0 replies)
Suzuki GN250 seat mods in Auckland? (1 replies)
Anyone know the triple clamp offset for a '93 ZXR750? (0 replies)
Ktm backfire on deceleration (7 replies)
Throttle cable seized? (16 replies)
Good place in Christchurch for a WOF? (13 replies)
Tool making? (12 replies)
Bastard Street Triple would not start this morning! (41 replies)
Clear brake tubing TYGON etc (2 replies)
Where to find 10mm quick release fuel hose coupling? (8 replies)
VTR250 start up and low speed noise (9 replies)
project xr70 (0 replies)
Dodgy front end? (20 replies)
Couple of annoying issues 2004 GSX250 (49 replies)
V Moto Milan Scooter clutch and or oil pump removal? (6 replies)
Suzuki GSX250 engine lag? (3 replies)
Removing tight (now stripped) screw from hard-to-reach place? (24 replies)
Mechanic in Christchurch (12 replies)
Is 110psi too low for a cold engine? 89 KX250 (7 replies)
Bandit speedo cable removal? (1 replies)
Ninja 650ER clanking noise? (36 replies)
Seized fasteners (4 replies)
Can anyone in Christchurch turn a 22mm bush? (0 replies)
'07 DR650 carb question (3 replies)
Spark erosion, Wellington or Hutt Valley? (4 replies)
Re-ring or not FZR1000? (10 replies)
89 KX250 revs really high once it's warmed up (13 replies)
Help with pre-certification inspection? (0 replies)
GSXR 250R change of plans (25 replies)
HELP wtd & avail-post yr req/offer here (2 replies)
I have made a big little mistake (19 replies)
Cleaning chain gunk (21 replies)
Where to buy a rear wheel stand? (8 replies)
Dunedin - compression tester and half hour (2 replies)
Engine rebuild (7 replies)
Deep breath, Dive! (GSX400X Impulse) (58 replies)
Degreasing bike? (38 replies)
North Shore bike shops? (3 replies)
BMC air filters (11 replies)
Anyone know where I can get this type of bar-end from? (18 replies)
GSXR SRAD fuel consumption (14 replies)
Triumph Sprint overheat? (14 replies)
Where can I get this tool from? (27 replies)
1986 VFR700f - r/r cyl hot (seized?) - what now? (3 replies)
BMW mechanic in Nelson? (2 replies)
Carb balancer in Christchurch? (0 replies)
My bike makes funny noises! Listen! Not sure if fueling, ignition, other (23 replies)
BMW R1100 RS intermittent firing, first gear only! (9 replies)
BMW F650 intermittently firing? (27 replies)
Who's the best mechanics for repairing Chinese pit bikes in Auckland? (12 replies)
GN250 chain issues? (3 replies)
New Plymouth home stay workshop (7 replies)
Oxidised aluminium parts! (8 replies)
1st bike service? (8 replies)
Chain and sprockets help wanted (2 replies)
Fixing my bike. I need tools. (25 replies)