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  1. J

    1098 S Pressure Plate Too Tight?

    I searched the forums and I found several threads on torque, but I could not find a thread specifically asking what my issue is. I have a 07 1098 S. I recently replaced the clutch pressure plate with the rizoma star pressure plate. If I tighten down the clutch pressure plate bolts to 5 Nm, as...
  2. Jake

    How to hang your Helmet.. SNUG and Tight...

    I was in Daytona this weekend for Bike Week, and wanted to figure out a way to hang my helmet on the bike, without causing any damage or scratches and putting this brand new helmet on the foot peg or under the seat cowl were all a NO NO. so i finally came up with a fix. I went to honda and got...
  3. F

    For bottoms - bolts too tight?

    Hi all. Giving the bike a good once over to order a load of new parts (already spent £509, have a fair chunk more to order!) and noticed the fork bottoms are really tight. Is this normal? https://imgur.com/gallery/XdNLbAj
  4. Quest

    Heat Shield loose - Screws tight

    Getting bike ready for 10K cross Canada trip at end of month. While checking every bolt and torque specs, the exhaust heat shield was loose of the left side. Bolt in picture is tight, but large gap between washer and heat shield. This has loosened up in last week or two. The heat shield can...
  5. B

    1 piece suit: tight or size up?

    This week got delivery of a nice 1-piece to fit with the pani. Fit is really tight so I was wondering if they loosen-up a bit in time. I have a 2week period where I can return it. Anyone have experience with one of these? Did you buy it tight of loosened when trying it out at the store.