By Back story I was recently contacted by Dave from 168Energy.com asking if I’d like to do a review on his FMR Programmable Battery Charger. I’ve used a few chargers over the years including an old school regular 12V lead-acid charger with an analogue display, Hyperion EOS unit, Oxford multi-stage charger,
HOW TO: 04-06 R1 Replace Stator/Generator
This guide has been taken from R1-Forum.com, the original is here: https://www.r1-forum.com/threads/how-to-04-06-r1-replace-stator-generator.212187/ I have taken the guide and pictures and remade it here with some edits to wording and image presentation to preserve this information for anyone in the future that may be affected and may not be able to
Choosing the right type of motorcycle oil
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You don’t need to buy expensive products to keep your wheels clean!
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Keep your electronics cool
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