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  1. stevecbr

    Changed the chain and sprockets at 29500 miles

    Changed the original chain & sprockets last night, chain was getting tightspots, and setting the chain slack at the tight spot meant I was getting about 50mm slack at the loose spots! Used one of those cheap ebay breaker/riviter tools (about £12) and everything went well, soft link flared out...
  2. Bookerman

    Soon to be MT09 owner, intro and sprocket Q

    Hi all, new to the forum, pick up my 2014 MT09 tomorrow, can’t wait :-) I am a long time Fazer 600 owner. Quick question to start though if you’ll indulge me. The bike has a new rear sprocket fitted and from what I can tell it is an increase in size. The original sprocket comes with the bike...
  3. Hexme

    Tilting Stock Handlebars

    At the moment my right wrist is in a slightly uncomfortable position so would like to tweak it before looking at replacing them with a different shape before going touring. I did read in the manual that came with the bike the angle can be changed, is this easy, the book quotes that this should...
  4. stevecbr

    Headlight bulb replacement

    Changed my sidelight bulbs from the standard, old style bulbs for LED sidelights as they look much better, ie white light not the yellow. photo attached so you can see the 2 different types Problem is now the standard 55/60w H4 bulb looks yellow. Whats the best thing to change it for, was...
  5. E

    New Member From Morecambe

    Hi Fellas, looks like this is the best forum ive come across for the MT 09 So im gonna be chewing a few ears over the next few weeks Bought a 2014 mt 09 last week as a second bike, standard, Didnt have plans for mods, but that only lasted a day. took all the crap off ( my opinion ) stock...
  6. C

    New guy from SA

    Hey guys. I'm new to the forum but I've visited here regularly since there's a vast pool of know-how. I'm from South Africa and about a year ago bought a 2014 MT09. Came with full system akra and 1500km on the clock. I've changed quite a bit but will post in the mods section. Just wanted to say...
  7. M

    Black/clear oil and grating sound on accel

    Hi all, Wondered if anyone had come across this issue - Yesterday I noticed a slight grating sound. Didn't think it was anything and most likely just the chain. However this morning it was more pronounced and seems to be coming from transmission side. I have not have much time to troubleshoot...
  8. K

    long time no speak

    first time on in 7 months.anything changed
  9. derek28862

    suspension

    Well i have bit the bullet and got the Ohlins rear shock and front cartridges on order hope this will make a difference as the original is dangerous on the twistys would love some feedback if you have changed yours and how its changed your riding
  10. Locksmith

    Suspension upgrades....

    Lets have a thread, all in one place, where you tell us what you've changed and how you rate it !


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