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You can get the MT10 Service Manual and Owners Manuals here. The first generation (2016-) Yamaha MT-10 (also known as FZ-10) has a common failure that is not very well documented unless you search online for the specific issue. My discovery of this issue started when I would come to
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When comparing the modern (2020+) Kawasaki Ninja ZX-636 vs Triumph Daytona 675 for racetrack duties and performance on the road, here are some things you may consider. Both the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 and the Triumph Daytona are high-performance motorcycles designed for the racetrack, but they have some
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John Britten was a New Zealand motorcycle designer and racer, who is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and talented engineers in the history of motorcycle racing. Born in Christchurch in 1950, Britten showed an early interest in engineering and mechanics, and began building motorcycles in his spare
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Do we really own what we buy – Right to repair and software ownership on modern motor vehicles.
Some of you may have heard of Tesla remotely disabling Autopilot on a car that was bought second hand. Tesla removed the feature as the new driver had not paid for the upgrade themselves. https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/6/21127243/tesla-model-s-autopilot-disabled-remotely-used-car-update This brings us to an interesting future which is essentially a huge minefield.There are
Yamaha R1 Charging System Rotor Magnet Failure
The 2004 onwards R1 and FZ1 model had issues with the charging system rotor magnets breaking off the epoxy and completely destroying the stator and sending metal particles all through the oil. It isn’t an “if” it’s a “when” it’ll happen as the epoxy gets brittle over heat cycles. They
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If you have some time, check out this brilliant breakdown by youtuber “The Workshop” regarding the There was some chatter on the internet a few months after the first 2015 R1 models were released regarding spun bearings and crankshaft failures, but nothing came of it. The only issues Yamaha acknowledged
Riding past horses
Riding near horses or trailers carrying horses. Could be on the motorway in traffic or when you’re out riding on country roads. What do you do, if anything? Many times during my commute I pass horse floats. I tend to pull my clutch in and roll past the float