http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/-t1.htm Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:07:40 GMT 10 http://i81.servimg.com/u/f81/11/41/58/27/logobl11.jpg http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/-t1.htm http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/chains-t5159.htm zedhead Long but may interest.
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Baza]]> Idiots Guides Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:07:40 GMT http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/chains-t5159.htm#52433 http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/chains-t5159.htm http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/tyre-pressures-t391.htm 954muscle For the past few days I have thought that the bike was starting to wander round corners and on checking the tyre pressures, surprise surprise 36/34. Bridgestone and Honda both say 42/36 but now that they are back up to pressure I feel like I have gone the other way. I am going to drop them down to 40/34 and see if that improves things. Am I the only one riding them at full pressure? Anyone got a better suggestion than 40/34 A trawl round the internet suggests that 42/36 are full fully ... Idiots Guides Thu, 09 Aug 2007 15:05:21 GMT http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/tyre-pressures-t391.htm#3153 http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/tyre-pressures-t391.htm http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/how-to-tell-if-your-reg-rec-is-about-to-die-t5086.htm radiobloke I saw this on a blackbird site thought it might be useful its long...but a good read think the outcome is...go on long rides or put your battery on an optimate. ------------------------- How to tell if your reg/rec is about to die When the r/r dies, it can do so in many different ways. If you get unlucky, it can go out spectacularly and take a lot of the rest of the bike's electrical systems out with it (I've seen fried ECUs from this for example). If you're really ... Idiots Guides Sun, 13 Sep 2009 21:35:53 GMT http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/how-to-tell-if-your-reg-rec-is-about-to-die-t5086.htm#51420 http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/how-to-tell-if-your-reg-rec-is-about-to-die-t5086.htm http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/cam-chain-tensioner-tools-t3890.htm fastbikefinder Ok, the blade manuals say you need the special Honda tools 07ZMG MCAA400 OR 07NMG MY90100 .......to hold the cam chain tensioner at the limit of wear to your chain. This is a £20 tool, which is T shaped and 1mm thick! I found that in the 929 manual there is an instruction diagram as an alternative to using the Honda tool. So if you're into a bit of spannering your self, and you are going to change shims after a valve check , or your just a bit ... Idiots Guides Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:50:20 GMT http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/cam-chain-tensioner-tools-t3890.htm#36640 http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/cam-chain-tensioner-tools-t3890.htm http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/headlights-t4012.htm Fringe Can anyone tell me the MOT settings for the headlight beams. I've p*ssed about with my fairing and I dont think the headlight beam spread will pass MOT. I the 'OLD' days I used to set the front wheel a measured distance from me Dad's Garage doors, Draw a Chalk line on the doors then adjust the beams by hand. I've forgotten the measurements. ta Fringe Idiots Guides Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:45:30 GMT http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/headlights-t4012.htm#38356 http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/headlights-t4012.htm http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/how-to-change-tyres-and-balance-wheels-t1090.htm chilli http://clarity.net/~adam/tire-changing-doc.html]]> Idiots Guides Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:16:54 GMT http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/how-to-change-tyres-and-balance-wheels-t1090.htm#10072 http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/how-to-change-tyres-and-balance-wheels-t1090.htm http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/suspension-bush-and-bearings-checking-guide-t3763.htm fastbikefinder Check her rear! - Rear suspension linkage check This article is a guide to help you check your rear suspension linkage bushes, which can fail a MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT check / MOT. Once worn to excess, can also seriously upset your handling which bothers us more. Don't be intimidated by your bikes weight. Gone are the days of the bike being the boss. Stand on the left handside of your bike, turn your handlebars all the way to the left lock, that way, when lifting if it moves ... Idiots Guides Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:07:12 GMT http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/suspension-bush-and-bearings-checking-guide-t3763.htm#35095 http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/suspension-bush-and-bearings-checking-guide-t3763.htm http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/suspension-setup-guide-advice-t3762.htm fastbikefinder Suspension setup explained Having the suspension on your bike set-up as best it can be for the type of riding you do is the most important modification anybody can make if they intend on getting the most from their bike. The best part of this modification is that it doesn't cost a penny. A bike that has the suspension set-up correctly will improve the handling of the bike by raising the confidence the rider has in the machine, increases traction and grip levels and will ensure you minimise ... Idiots Guides Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:58:23 GMT http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/suspension-setup-guide-advice-t3762.htm#35094 http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/suspension-setup-guide-advice-t3762.htm http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/wheel-painting-diy-t3649.htm cabbie This only the second time I've painted wheels so I'm no expert but here's how I do it: The wheel will need repairing for the primer, I removed all the casting letters etc and completely rubbed the wheel down. It's worth fitting new bearings before you start painting as you don't want to mess up all you're hard work changing them if they go bad 2 months after refitting the wheel. You will need a stand of some kind to rotate the wheel while the painting takes place. You will ... Idiots Guides Sun, 01 Feb 2009 16:12:02 GMT http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/wheel-painting-diy-t3649.htm#33983 http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/wheel-painting-diy-t3649.htm http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/charging-system-charging-system-t3044.htm masterblader Charging System In 1992 there was a quantum leap in the world of motorcycling where Honda went back to basics with a policy statement of “complete harmony” which resulted in the birth of the now infamous Fireblade RR. This 893cc machine flipped the motorcycling world more times than the most acrobatic motocrosser. The press produced glowing reports of the Blade’s performance with a final sentence of “go get one” before Brussels put a stop to it. That’s exactly what I did. The bike ... Idiots Guides Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:11:19 GMT http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/charging-system-charging-system-t3044.htm#28139 http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/charging-system-charging-system-t3044.htm http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/led-indicator-flashrate-fix-t224.htm lerk You'll need one of these per indicator, H5R6 Just connect the resistor between the two wires of each LED indicator and your indicators should flash correctly... People sell two of these and four snaplock connectors for £6 plus postage on ebay! Hope this saves someone a little hassle... Cheers LERK Idiots Guides Mon, 30 Jul 2007 11:14:41 GMT http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/led-indicator-flashrate-fix-t224.htm#1535 http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/led-indicator-flashrate-fix-t224.htm http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/riding-in-winter-does-not-ruin-bikes-t1444.htm craigs23 Everyone knows salt is corrosive to bikes, no question there. But that needn't be the reason to worry about riding your bike in winter. All it takes is a little love. I'm a busy person most days. If I'm not working overtime at work (don't get home 'til half 7 most days), or continuing to polish my NC30 (it'll never be clean enough), I'm out and about doing other non-bike-related activities. i.e. I do like to keep my bikes in good working order, but I have a life beyond my forum nickname/reputation ... Idiots Guides Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:02:40 GMT http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/riding-in-winter-does-not-ruin-bikes-t1444.htm#13891 http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/riding-in-winter-does-not-ruin-bikes-t1444.htm http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/fitting-crash-bungs-t1539.htm chilli got a set of crash bungs that im gonna fit at the weekend, thing is i want to know about drilling the fairing, i have a 25mm tank cutter for cutting the final hole, but is it best to tape the fairing where im going to drill and cut out? Idiots Guides Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:22:52 GMT http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/fitting-crash-bungs-t1539.htm#15074 http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/fitting-crash-bungs-t1539.htm http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/test-centre-routes-t238.htm legins http://www.dsa.gov.uk/atozdtcinfo.asp?cat=38]]> Idiots Guides Mon, 30 Jul 2007 18:34:16 GMT http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/test-centre-routes-t238.htm#1639 http://firebladeriders.forumotion.com/idiots-guides-f10/test-centre-routes-t238.htm