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  1. owl

    idle issues

    Check that your crank sensor is nice and clean, no air leaks from the little pipes behind the throttle bodies, no exhaust leaks. If those are good, most likely suspect would be the primary throttle position sensor is either out of whack or needs replacing.
  2. owl

    Avon Tyres

    I'm still on my first front Avon, and don't like it as much as the Metz, as it aquaplanes at anything over 70 in heavy rain. Never noticed that with the Metz. There you go, Paul, two posts and two different opinions :lol:
  3. owl

    Advice required

    I am after wiring in the 3.5mm audio plug on my Garmin Zumo 660 into a waterproof socket, rather than into the socket which is hard wired from the headset and which is just dangling out from the front of the saddle like a loose wire. I phoned Garmin UK, and they tell me there is no such thing...
  4. owl

    The lowest seat for R3, any suggestions?

    Or you could get the original seat reworked - should be cheaper than buying a new one.
  5. owl

    Stebel Nautilus Air Horn

    Yep - Stebel Nautilus. Most people go for the compact version, which can fit behind the LH side cover. Plenty of info on here in 'How To'
  6. owl

    brake pad inspection

    Good for you. I must qualify as one of the most inept mechanics on the planet, but even I have been doing some minor stuff on my bike like changing pads, tuneboy bits & pieces, exhaust changes & the odd bit of spannering, all thanks to this forum. Mind you - this forum has also been...
  7. owl

    Bike wont start(a word of warning)

    Does your optimate have a desulphate function? Long shot I know.
  8. owl

    front master cylinders? is there any difference in year?

    Can't answer that, but my master cylinder from my 2005 standard bike fitted the 1.25" thunderbike bars without modification.
  9. owl

    Powder Coating UK

    I can thoroughly recommend this firm......... http://www.triple-s.co.uk/ They powder coated an overflow catchcan for me & have done a terrific job quickly and for a good price. As their blurb says - they only do motorcycle stuff, unlike the last company I went to. These people did a much...
  10. owl

    primary trottle position sensor

    $265AU is about £129 That would be a bit expensive for the UK. My last TPS cost £80 plus 30 mins fitting - an extra £20 About $205AU
  11. owl

    Header wrap question

    If I wrap my headers under the heat shields, do you think I will have to alter my tune?
  12. owl

    Try this with WD-40

    Brilliant! :shock:
  13. owl

    Headlight

    Jeez, that's scary. Can't help with the headlights, but once you get it sorted, best fit some headlamp protectors - I got a pair from e-bay at about £18 - held on with velcro.
  14. owl

    Blinkers and Horn only

    Some people have reported that they have had bad or broken connections on the back of the ignition switch that needed resoldering. Maybe worth a look.
  15. owl

    Is it just me?

    There comes a time in life when you have to chill out, relax and be philosophical about being a totally ham fisted git. :wink:
  16. owl

    Review - Thunderbike T-bars

    Great report SaturnV - I'm making that a sticky.
  17. owl

    PAINT CAN RATTLE

    No way to tell from where I'm sitting, but I worried about the same thing a couple of years ago, until I took off the radiator shrouds and found two loose bolts rattling around in there. Good luck.
  18. owl

    VTX vs R3T

    The Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) is just one of many sensors on the bike, all connected to the EFI. Actually there are 2 TPS's, primary & secondary. Quite a few people (me included) have had a primary tps go bad. Costs about GBP 65 to replace.
  19. owl

    Explain this, then.

    For about a month, my bike has been surging & stuttering on very small throttle openings - typically at 2000 to 3000 revs in 4th or 5th. Felt a lot like when you are running out of petrol on a carbed bike, and need to switch to reserve. Didn't happen if I revved straight past through 3000 &...
  20. owl

    gas gage light

    Happens to be just a brilliant topic on this site..............
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