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  1. dabrucru

    V7 Racer/Stone 2013 stock exhaust question

    Hello all, I was wondering what is the difference in thd stock exhsusts of the Racer and other V7 models.. the reason for asking is that since my Racer has the exhausts angled up its hard to fit panniers, and I m planning a trip overseas. Presently its already fitted with stone handle bars and...
  2. dabrucru

    V7 Racer Grab Rails

    Hello all, Maybe has been covered before. My racer is fitted with a 2 seater. To fit the grab rails, instructions say to reverse the rear shock. My question is, does this affect handling or the way the shock behaves? The reasons I want to install these rails are 1, for the wifey to have...
  3. dabrucru

    Converted Racer to normal footpegs

    Hi all, I fitted my Racer with a 2010 V7 Cafe footpegs. I like the look of them, but most of all its a more confortable bike now, and it compliments with rised handlebars and flat seat. I got them from ebay. The change took me no more than an hour. This is what I love about these bikes, one can...
  4. dabrucru

    Fitting V7 stone footpegs on a V7 racer

    Hi I know some one must have done it. Is it plug and play or do I need longer hydraulic hoses, since the racer has the brake fluid cylinder slightly back. The reason is that with normal handlebars (not clip ons), my knees feel a little cramped, so I am fitting 'normal' footpegs Thanks for...
  5. dabrucru

    Battery?

    Hi My 13 racer needs a new battery I think. It was a whole day on charge, but tonight I went to fire it up, and nothing. Dial clocks and warning lights come up, indicators and horn work, and is doing a fast ticking sound. This is my first fuel injection bike, so please excuse my ignorance. I...
  6. dabrucru

    Open Exhausts

    Hello all, My 2013 Racer was fitted with a pair of mistrals, I also fitted a power commander to compensate for fuel , the thing I noted was that it does not runs as perfect as when its fitted with the standard exhausts. Example its hard to getting it in neutral , my thinking is telling me that...
  7. dabrucru

    Chrome alternator cover

    Hello I m thinking of buying an alternator chrome cover, but i can t find a pic with one installed. Does someone here has one installed just to get an idea of how will it look. My bike is a racer with chrome tank..so i don t kbow if it will be too much Thanks
  8. dabrucru

    Am I paranoid?

    Today i was cleaning my racer and I noticed that the right exhaust is closer to the shock than the left one. Is it me obsessing? Or because of the final drive etc? You would not notice without looking very close. Just to let you know its the standard exhausts. I never noticed this difference...
  9. dabrucru

    Tank pads

    Hi, are tank pads just for the looks or they offer some special use, like maybe gripping the tank with your knees to releive the hands? I would like some imput, Thanks , David
  10. dabrucru

    Fitting riser bars on a V7 Racer

    So, Has anyone done it? And do I have to change cables? Is the position more confy? Thanks
  11. dabrucru

    Bad day

    Hi all, today i woke up early and decided to go to work with my racer. To start with the road were were soaked wet with morning dew ,which here in malta it get quite slippery. I almost slipoed twice. I arrived at work with the bike dirty as hell... than on my way back home as i was still in...
  12. dabrucru

    Buying an old v7 special

    Hi I m really interested in selling my racer and buy a 1970 v7 special. I really would like some input on these bikes. The one i saw is for sale in sicily while i live in malta. So i have to go there to try it. But thats the least thing. It has gears on the right side so one has to get used to...
  13. dabrucru

    is this normal?

    so today i went for a ride on my racer, when i came back i parked the bike and switchedcit off. after a few minutes i fired it up again , put in first and the clutch lever sort of slipped from my hand and it went off. i left it in first gear and fired it up again but it worked really bad, so bad...
  14. dabrucru

    removing the rear wheel without centre stand

    as the title suggests, i would like to know how its done, and what to use thanks
  15. dabrucru

    Centre stand

    Hi all I was thinking of buying a centre stand for my racer. I think its useful especially when one needs to remove the rear wheel. I also was looking at a paddock stand but being shaft drive i think its useless. Has anyone fit one? And how is it estethically? Also , is it easy to remove the...
  16. dabrucru

    Header exhaust clamp

    So today i was cleaning my racer. I noticed that the left header exhaust clamp is not flash with the header as the right one is. It has a 3 mm gap . Can someone tell me what s causing this? And is it easy to adjust? Thanks
  17. dabrucru

    Racer oil change

    Hi all I have a '13 racer. I bought it with 3000kms. I ve done my 1st service on it last june when it covered 5000kms, changed all 3 oils . Now it has 7500 on it. My mechanic adviced me to change at least the engine oil. I think its quite early, what do you think? Please note that i don t use...
  18. dabrucru

    V7 RACER CENTRE STAND

    hi all I have a 2013 racer model. I would like to fit a center stand my bike. i think its useful in case of a puncture or servicing the bike. any reviews and ideas? thanks
  19. dabrucru

    oils changes

    hi all the manual of my 13 racer says that gearbox and final drive oil should be changed every 20000kms. is nt that a bit too long? i was thinking of changing them every 10000kms. the engine oil i m changing it after 5000, too much hot weather and traffic here. what are your views on these...
  20. dabrucru

    valve adjustment

    hi, my racer has just covered 7000kms. i service it every 5000kms . how do i know its time to check/set the valves? thanks
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