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Thanks Charley! This was interesting for me as my SR800047 (the red one now owned by Joe Poland @joep) is actually a 2008 MY. I had been told it was a 2007. I have to revise my memories now!

Yes, you want lube on mating conical bearing surface to prevent galling. I typically put on vinyl glove, hold the nut in that hand and very light spray graphite over conical mating surface which inhe...

I use distilled water and 1/2 bottle of water wetter. Anti-freeze if there is a chance of freezing temperatures. Don't start the car, but turn on power. Remove water temperature sensor which will c...

Posted by: @rjbender The photo of the machined socket really helps! Any chance you could tell me what; - the overall length is? - the inside depth is after you have machine it (ie, the maximum heigh...

There have been some FW problems with the SLM on different systems. You can try unplugging it from the system and powering the PDM, then plugging in the SLM. If it is stuck in booter mode, it might ha...

Hello- Wondering if there are any RXC Coup/Spyder owners local in the So. California area? Would be nice to have a contact to discuss issues or meet up. I have an RXC Spyder V8, registered for road us...

Awesome work sir, this will be so useful for a lot of people!

Hi Joe! On Quaife boxes, the inboard tripode "cups" bolt in place, but the Hewland cups are slip-fit. On the outboard side at the wheels, the cups bolt in place. The axles can plunge in either direct...

Well... Replaced the solenoid and bingo. Starter is back to life. I'll prize apart the old one, curious to know why it failed. I've got a lingering feeling that maybe there's a wider problem causing ...

Nice. I use a Snap-on bent 8mm/10mm wrench for brakes and clutch bleeders. It is tight but it gets the job done. Attachment : image.png

@davidf - regarding your comment "On a different but related topic, I use a 3/8 inch size 19mm non-impact socket (made by Gearwrench) to remove the reverse sensor and and index plunger/detent when dis...

Posted by: @davidf Posted by: @rlm-dan I have seen one recently where the voltage was dropping off enough that an engine would start and die -- I think the voltage was dropping off low enough on s...

In my experience so far there seems to be a lot more issues with aftermarket units, whereas OEM never seem to go wrong unless spun! If your after a spare to get you through a day or race weekend afte...

Hi Frank, I am 99% sure that it is an OEM Kawasaki filter, although it has been a number of years since I have had a look at one of these. There is a circular plate on the underside of the sump that y...

Happy Easter all. I am going to have to replace the clutch so will be doing an oil change, I am waiting for a friend to help me remove the rear bodywork. I can't recall seeing the oil filter, the car ...