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  1. Can head gasket be down with engine in the bike and are there specialty tools needed?

    Iver never done a head gasket before I’ve done some easy stuff on other bikes primary’s cam covers but never a head looking to tackle this with my brother in law which is a master Hyundai tech trying to figure out what we’ll need for tools and if it can be down without dropping the engine out...
  2. fork clamps for 2014 for flyscreen a9738051 and bike table lift

    Hi All does anyone have the oem fork clamps? also has anyone had or have a table lift that is suitable for the Rocket ? i am a bit over laying on concrete ! the significant other keeps on thinking that I am dead on the ground :) i am located in South Australia Thank you in advance A9738051
  3. New bike with 360 rear tire

    What a chunk o' rubber. https://www.rideapart.com/news/651384/xiangshuai-wolverine-xs800-360-rear-tire/ Wolverine XS 800
  4. Trying to post a picture of my bike, hope this works

    Trying to post pictures of bike
  5. Issues with bike starting

    Hey everyone. A couple months ago I had issues getting my Rocket to start. Someone suggested checking the battery which I did and the battery is fine so I'll try to better describe the problem. When I turn the key to the on position and flip the toggle switch, the fuel pump cycles like normal...
  6. Trying to improve bike loading

    Hopefully next weekend will be able to test run... I'll use the cbr as test pilot.. let's see if it works...
  7. Whats the best brake pads for my customers bike

    My customer has a touring with our st2 supercharger conversion, he's hauling ass but can't get it stopped. We fitted brembo front callipers and its made an improvement but he still needs more stopping power. I'm thinking getting the best pads is the answer. What brand and version do you thinks...
  8. Making the new bike fit

    Since I had to get another performance machine to ride this little 2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT fit the bill. Besides changing out the risers for a set of 1" back and up, I needed a little more leg room. I wasn't quite fond of the bend in my knees with the stock setup so I went with these lowered...
  9. New Bug Bike exhaust for sale

    Hi all, I have for sale a brand new never fitted three pipe bug bike exhaust with removable quiet baffles. The exhaust is for sale because I have simply changed my mind and just can’t bring myself to removing the stock pipes 🙄 They cost me £1530 delivered to the UK. I’m ask £1200 for them...
  10. Bike wont start. Starter?

    Hey everyone. A few days ago I was trying to start my Rocket 3 touring and noticed when i pressed the start button, it would attempt to turn once and then quickly stop followed by the fuel pump resetting. What I mean is after the initial fuel pump charge when you turn the key, I pressed the...
  11. Hi. Currently carrying out modifications to a 2005 Rocket 3 to convert to a "Bobber" style bike

    Currently carrying out modifications to a 2005 Rocket 3 to convert to a "Bobber" style bike
  12. Rocket III BIG Blue bike lift for sale in Midland, Perth, Western Australia.

    I think these have ceased production and this is a bargain at Au$800 (US$550) as they were much more than this landed in OZ. Midland, Perth, Western Australia. https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/midland/motorcycle-scooter-accessories/motorcycle-lift-ramp-hoist/1292871057
  13. My log of Alice's transformation into "my bike"

    Just using this to consolidate and preserve (for my own use mostly), the process of modifying my Z H2. (Pictures to follow from phone). Thoughts as delivered: Power is over the top. Kawasaki was insane to deliver this motorcycle to the public: it's flat out probably the most dangerous bike in...
  14. bike is cutting out

    . first off I have 2016 roadster with 20000 miles This first happened about 3 weeks ago, started to cut out, I down shifted from 4 th to 3rd and she recovered. This happened 3 times on that trip. So I put a little dry gas in her and she seemed good for 300 miles. Last week she started to cut...
  15. Post a pic of your bike

    I've looked around and didn't find a thread, but I'd love to see pics of your bikes. I purchased mine a couple weeks ago, now looking for ideas. So far I've removed the windscreen and front crash bars. Next I think I'll have the chrome air filter cover/bearclaw covered in black vinyl...
  16. Thinking about a new ADV bike

    I've been looking at something to ride in the pastures to check cows and fences. I keep coming back around to the CB500X. I like the new look. Never had a bad Honda. But looking at the Rancher 4x4 also for what I need.
  17. lifting my bike

    what is the best way/easiest way to lift my bike... I'm seeing I need a bracket and read that JBQ doesn't fit my 2008 rocket touring? did a few searches here and didn't find much.
  18. Bike stalls when I shift into gear.

    Bike stalls when I shift into gear. neutral she starts and runs just fine at first she wouldn't shift but a few minutes later she will but stalls.
  19. Triumph Electric Bike

    https://www.rideapart.com/news/589464/triumph-electric-prototype-testing-complete/
  20. Unable to register bike

    I'm in the process of fitting a set of Nevilles cams and he's kindly sent me an updated tune to get me to the dyno. I've downloaded Tuneecu to my phone, have a loneelec cable on the way and sent the 25 euro via Paypal to meeouf@gmail.com to enable me to register and access the functions on...