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Here is your chance to throw a leg over
one of the great range of 2010 Kawasaki models available at TeamMoto!
TeamMoto Moorooka (969 Ipswich Rd) is proud to host a Kawasaki Demo Day on Saturday June 19th 2010, with 16 Kawasaki models
available for test rides.
Test Rides start from 9am and go every hour until 3pm. Choose your weapon:
whether it be cruiser, sports, touring or Learner Approved there is
something for everyone. The Kawasaki's available are: GTR1400,
NINJA ZX-14, Z-1000 ABS, Z-750, NINJA ZX-10, ER-6n LAMS, NINJA ZX-6,
NINJA 250R, VN1700 Classic, VN1700 Nomad, VN1700 Voyager, VN900
Classic, VN900 Custom, NINJA 650R LAMS, KLR650 (LAMS) and VERSYS ABS.
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The extended test rides, which are approximately 35 minutes long, start at 9am and go every hour until 3pm. BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL so be sure to get your name in quick for the bike of your choice!
There will be a FREE sausage sizzle and Monster Energy drinks, plus
when you register and test ride you enter for the CHANCE TO WIN 1 of 2
Kawasaki Racing Team OGIO gear bags valued at $250!
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So don't miss out on this great day held at TeamMoto Moorooka 969
Ipswich Rd.
Please call 3380 2247 for more information or to pre-book your test ride,
first in first served! You can turn up on the day for a ride, however spaces are not guaranteed.
Bookings close 4pm Friday, June 18th 2010 so hurry to register your ride today!
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In this issue
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Thats right! 10 Days only! Honda "Super Sale" Factory rebates apply on all Honda models from June 20 - 30, 2010. Forget the sales hype; this is a fair dinkum, once a year, factory sale with genuine savings that are unlikely to ever be seen again. TeamMoto Honda Springwood and TeamMoto Honda Gold Coast are clearing all floor stock before June 30th, so get in now and grab a bargain!
All vehicles must be paid for before June 30, all prices include pre-delivery, stamp duties and six months rego/CTP, where applicable.
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Below is just a sample of what is on offer..... Absolutely every Honda has been reduced from June 20 - 30, 2010.
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For more information on Honda's HUGE 10 Day Sale please contact:
TeamMoto Honda Springwood - 3380 5276
TeamMoto Honda Gold Coast - 5554 2379
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By Mark Hinchliffe, Courier Mail Motoring Editor
KTM'S 990 Supermoto T will dice with the daily commuter traffic, sprint up your favourite Sunday B-road, get its shoes dirty on unpaved roads, gallop down the highway, carry a passenger in comfort and with the optional luggage fitted it will also do the big lap around the continent. After all, the T in the name stands for for touring.
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The Austrian company has lately eschewed the ugly corporate orange for more approachable greys, whites and blacks, making them much more aesthetically pleasing as road bikes.
Its sharp and angular styling is striking and modern, although some may find it difficult to love.
If you can get past the styling, this is a very competent bike that comes standard with all the quality fittings, such as Brembo brakes, Marchesini wheels, Neken handlebars and White Power suspension.
However, only tall riders need apply as the seat is 855mm off the deck.
Once on board you won't want to get off for a while as it has a gel seat which is comfortable for a full day in the saddle. The cockpit accommodation is neutral with bars close enough to sit up straight, a long reach to the pegs and good protection from the massive plastic handguards. So good, in fact, you may not need bar warmers in winter.
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The mirrors are high and wide for excellent vibe-free rear vision, but they feature those horrid old-fashioned double-nut mounts which are a nightmare when they come loose. And they will. Pillions will enjoy the wide and flat seat, big grab handles and long peg reach.
Luggage can be strapped on to the standard rear rack, or you can get optional soft or hard panniers that fit on to the permanently fitted, but discrete, side mounts on the muffler heat shields. The high riding position gives a commanding view of the traffic and thanks to its wide handlebars, 17-inch front wheel, short wheelbase and steep steering rake, it will maneuvre around the tightest spaces.
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That same maneuvrability makes it ideal on a Sunday run with lightning quick change of direction, yet it retains a high degree of highway stability. The engine is a lusty animal that pulls from way down low and keeps singing all the way to the top with plenty of torque in any gear to pull the extra weight of a pillion or luggage.
In a technical corner-to-corner run, you won't need to change cogs, just work the torque curve, however if you do shift gears quickly, it has confident changes. I only snicked one false neutral between fourth and fifth. Some may find the initial throttle response a little snatchy, but it's not as bad as my BMW F 800 GS, a fairly similar style of bike. Out on the highway the KTM ticks over 4000rpm in sixth at 100km/h which is fine for rolling on power to pass.
From 80km/h and above there is a bit of wind turbulence from the windscreen which could be improved if it could be adjusted for tilt. As a tourer, it could do with a centrestand as standard. If country dirt roads occasionally feature in your route planner, the KTM will take them in its stride with 195mm of clearance, plush, long-travel White Power fully adjustable suspension, wide motocross-style bars that help with stability on loose gravel and a comfortable standing position for riders. However, don't push it too far down rocky roads as the cast iron oil tank in front is exposed and vulnerable to rocks.
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The Brembo brakes are almost too powerful. They have way too much initial bite that induces startling fork dive and rear lift from the long-travel suspension. Hit them too hard and you feel as if you are about to go over the bars. Use one or two fingers on the levers at all times.
KTM's road bikes have been hampered in the past by poor resale value, build quality and instrumentation. It is great to see their build quality and instrumentation improving and hopefully this will help improve resale value. The panels all seem to fit and the inside of the front cowl is now very tidy, although the cables are a bit of a mess.
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Instruments are less like you would expect on a bicycle, but could still do with more info and a mode switch on the bars. If there is a fuel gauge, I couldn't find it and that is a big mistake on a supposed tourer. Speaking of fuel, KTM needs to forget about its off-road roots and fit a decent filler cap that isn't attached by a breather hose.
Those minor points aside, this is a great all-rounder that is perfectly suited to Australia's varied road conditions as well as riders' wide array of demands.
KTM 990 SMT
PRICE: $20,490 R/Away for 2010 model, save $2,383. Current special ends June 30, 2010.
ENGINE: 999cc, four-valve, fuel-injected V75 twin
POWER: 85kW @ 9000rpm
TORQUE: 97Nm @ 7000rpm
FUEL premium unleaded
TRANSMISSION: 6-speed, wet multi-disc clutch
SUSPENSION: White Power upsidedown 48mm forks, WP mono shock
BRAKES: Brembo 4-piston fixed calipers, 305mm discs (front); Brembo 2-piston, floating calliper, 240mm disc (rear)
TYRES: 120/70-17; 180/55-17
SEAT HEIGHT: 855mm
CLEARANCE: 195mm
FUEL: 19-litre tank (3.7L reserve)
WEIGHT: 196kg
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There are some new faces around TeamMoto with the introduction of several new models. Kawasaki has introduced a new LAMS model to their already impressive lineup, with the new KLX250SF. Based on Kawasaki's critically acclaimed KLX250S dual sports on/off-road bike, the SF dials up maximum on-road fun with sticky street radials and many more fine features. And Suzuki not only introduces a new faired all rounder in the GSX1250FA, but also a Special Edition GSX-R1000 celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the groundbreaking GSX-R range.
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Kawasaki KLX250SFAggressively styled bodywork, 17-inch wheels, a lower 860mm seat height, large front brake, comfortable seat and KLX-specific handlebars offering good leverage complete the package of the new KLX250SF. It's 'just' a 250, but its light weight of just 137kg means this little rocket packs the sort of performance you'd expect from something bigger and more expensive. Few motorcycles- of any size or price - are capable of out-cornering it!
Riders seeking Supermoto handling and modern engine performance in a lightweight motorcycle designed for exciting street rides will be able to find it at their nearest TeamMoto Kawasaki dealership. This bike offers serious capabilities in a fun, easy-to-ride package, regardless of where the adventure taks it. Available in Oriental Blue, the Kawasaki KLX250SF is expected to arrive late June, early July.
For more information, click here to contact your local TeamMoto Kawasaki dealer.
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Suzuki GSX1250FA
Tailored for sporting comfort. Featuring distinctive sport-style fairing, the GSX1250FA leads the
way in styling, just as it leads the way in all-round sporty
performance, user-friendly comfort and unmatched value.
A fuel injected powerplant with a full 1255cc of robust torque at your service, starting from way low in the rev range. The
GSX1250FA has a distinctive sporty full fairing delivering a neat
combination of dramatic looks and all-day comfort. Highly refined total
balance and exceptional value.
Whether you already have your
choice of destinations or are looking for new places to visit, let the
GSX1250FA help make your upcoming riding days time well spent.
The GSX1250FA is now available from TeamMoto Suzuki Virginia. For more information click here to contact them today.
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Suzuki GSX-R1000 25th Anniversary Edition
To mark the 25th Anniversary of the GSX-R range, Suzuki has unveiled a limited edition GSX-R1000. With only 1000 units distributed worldwide, TeamMoto Virginia (1924 Sandgate Rd) is lucky to have on in-store now, so be sure to stop by and check it out!
Complete with the white and gold colour scheme, as well as a commemorative plaque on the top yoke stamped with the bike's serial number for authenticity, this special edition is a beauty.
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By Mark Luxford, TeamMoto Group Marketing Manager
KTM 450 EXC-R
I think I have found out I have an obsession for oh my god that’s some funky shi- power delivery. At the end of a weekend of riding out at a property, this bike was very hard to hand back. I have learnt the brand name KTM stands for hardcore fun and the 450 EXC-R supplies this in truck loads. Yes you can register this bike and you will need to if you are going to ride it through state forests and as a commuter.
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As I am also a greenhorn to the world of dirt riding my confidence on
dirt is not high, if you can quickly teach yourself to have reasonable
throttle control this bike will give you plenty of aggressive power. If
I was going to use it as a commuter then I would get the supermotard
kit and as you may have read in my review on the Yamaha WR250X,
“Supermotard” rules in the road fun stakes. Whatever you do in the near
future take a supermotard motorcycle for a ride - you will be
surprised.
I gave Michael Oliver the DP for TeamMoto Virginia a call as
he has KTM’s and he is a KTM fan. You can purchase a set of Supermotard
wheels for up to $3,500 if you go for the top of the range. The best
news is that I am told it is an easy process to change from dirt wheels
to supermotard wheels and visa versa. This means a mechanical lame guy
like myself can do it. You now have two bikes in one; damn that sounds
like good value to me.
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Yamaha XVS650 Classic CruiserNow if I was into cruisers and I wanted to purchase one during my 12 months of being a RE licence holder the XVS650A would be number one on my list. Compared to the Honda VT400 you can easily accelerate up hills. If you have been reading my past reviews you will understand that I am a big boy and how I fit the motorcycle is an important issue. It was the first time I have ridden a bike that has footboards, it also has a toe & heel gear shift. Being tall my knees where well above the tank and I found this to be a slight bother.
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The performance while riding along Lake Wivenhoe and up the back of Mt
Glorious at 7am on a Sunday morning was spotless; smooth gear changes
with a good solid acceleration. It is not as heavy as appears so moving
it around for males & females should be easy. Chris Chenoweth the
DP for Moorooka kindly lent me his demo and I am told outside the
Harley it is the leading cruiser sold. Yamaha have done well with this
bike as I do not have any real points of issue with the XVS650 Classic.
Lesson learnt in winter on the western side of Mt Glorious however: it
is bloody cold and when you start to get to the windy sections the sun
at places blinds you, this is very off-putting. Thanks also to the
person on the yellow sports bike who was heading in the other direction
and over shot the turn. For one second I thought I was going to be
picking yellow paint off my leather jacket. I had to throw out my
undies when I stopped for coffee at the Miala cafe. Please fellow
enthusiasts ride safely!
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Suzuki GSX650FU LAMSLike the Ninja 650 RL the GSX650FU LAMS is at the top of my LAM’s road bike list. It felt a little lighter than the Ninja and was slightly sportier. It does not have a throttle stop, as it qualifies as a LAM’s bike via the Engine Control Module (ECM). First, second and third gears have great throttle response. 80 to 100 km per hour is reached surprisingly quickly when you compare it to other LAM’s motorcycles of the same 650cc range. You do see the tacho get up to eleven thousand RPM which makes the engine sound sweet.
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In fifth and sixth gear the acceleration flattens out a lot at around
seven to eight thousand RPM’s, because of this throttle response is
very minimal from half rotation onwards. My old stomping ground
Wivenhoe Somerset road beckoned and for the first time I continued on
along Bryden Somerset road, which boasts long corners and easy riding.
Opening up the GSX was a lot of fun, braking was smooth and helps with
riding confidence. It would be good to see ABS on this bike like the
Ninja but it was not an issue.
My riding skills must be improving with
all the different bikes I have been lucky enough to ride. Because I had
this bike for a couple of days I had the time to take it out twice and
ride it in different ways, therefore I noticed new qualities about the bike. This
was really beneficial and I would recommend longer rides to test any
bike, as all riders techniques and styles vary slightly. As
mentioned before ask a TeamMoto sales person to take it on an extended
test ride and deliberately change your riding style. Engine and the
handling characteristics will change when ridden differently and you might get a pleasant
surprise. I think it might be time for me to do the Advanced Road Craft
Course at our Motorcycle Riding School!
If you are looking for a LAM’s
650cc sportsbike or tourer take this little gem out for a ride and
don’t forget the Ninja for a good comparison :).
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, the TeamMoto Triumph Rally Scenic Rim 2010 has been postponed. The event was due to be held at Flavours Cafe, Boonah on July 10-11, 2010, but unfortunately it is not viable at this time.
TeamMoto Triumph Springwood will still be hosting a Scenic Rim RAT ride on Saturday, July 10th 2010. There will be a complementary BBQ breakfast at 8.00am, with the ride departing 9.00am sharp.
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The ride will head down to the BP at Blacksoil for a fuel fill up and to meet other riders. Departing the BP at 10.00am we will then travel on Brisbane Valley Highway to Fernvale, continueing via onto Forest Hill-Fernvale Road / Brightview Road / Forest Hill Fernvale Road to Warrego Highway. We will then make our way to Laidley with an expected arrival time of 11.00am. There is a 30 minute coffee break prior to joining the Triumph Bike Show parade at Laidley promoting Triumph Motorcycles.
At the conclusion of the parade and trophy presentations there are two options; either remain in Laidley for the afternoon enjoying the events and attractions of the Laidley Show and return home at your leisure. Or continue an enjoyable days ride back to Brisbane via some great roads with TeamMoto.
For more information, please do not hesitate to contact TeamMoto Triumph Springwood on 3380 2100.
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By Ian Kerr, TeamMoto Moorooka Dirt Performance Centre Technician
Welcome to TeamMoto's latest in a series of product evaluations, hopefully it will serve as a guide to help our customer''s buy the product that suits them best. We have tested several different brands of aftermarket exhausts on a 2010 Yamaha YZ450F. The new YZ has a reputation for being fairly aggressive off the bottom and then hitting hard, making it a bit of a mission finding rear wheel traction when the track gets a bit slick.
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The exhaust systems we tested, along with the standard YZ450F pipe,
were a DRD Full System (stainless and alloy), FMF Full Titanium System
and an Akrapovic Full System (stainless and titanium). Please note all pipes were tested on a stock motor, with the only addition a Vortex ECU to help correct air/fuel ration (and believe me, pipes sure change that!). Along with myself, Courtney Knight (Queensland's fastest Women motocrosser) also came out to have a ride and see the differences in exhaust power and performance.
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Standard PipePower really hits in the middle, feels flat on the bottom and lacking torque, and a little unwilling to rev out nicely. The quietest pipe.
Weight: 3.73 kgs
Peak Horsepower: 55.42
Torque: 34.27
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DRD Full System (stainless and alloy)Ian: This pipe made a big difference to the feel of the power, it does a great job of calming down the response of the YZ450F to a point where it nearly makes it boring to ride, it will find rear grip where the others won't, and was the best through whoops and on really slippery tracks. If you think your YZ is too responsive off the bottom buy this pipe. Great value for a pipe nearly half the price of the others.
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Courtney: This pipe was really good down the bottom, would rev
quick down low but you could hold a gear and it wouldn't rev out.
Smooth, consistent power. Would be good for a tighter track.
Weight: 3.13 kgs
Peak Horsepower: 56.34
Torque: 34.42
Price: $
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FMF Full System (titanium)Ian: Wow this system woke the YZ450 up! Instant response from idle would pull a higher gear in most places, and most of all just made the bike fun to ride. Until we went to a deep sand track, where it didn't want to grunt out of the corners and it needed a bit of clutch to pull through the soft spots. Overall though this pipe probably is the most enjoyable, it really makes the bike fun. It might not reduce your lap times however. The lightest and the loudest, however it does come with a bolt in baffle.
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Courtney: This pipe made the bike really tourqey, it pulls so
easily and smooth. Much deeper note and louder than the others.
Definitely more mid-range power. Riding with the FMF definitely put a
smile on my face, it made the bike really and exciting.
Weight: 2.77kgs
Peak Horsepower: 56.29
Torque: 34.17
price $
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Akrapovic Full System (stainless header and titanium muffler)Ian: The horsepower and torque king, on the track the Akro delivers an amazingly broad spread of power. It seems to dull the response just a little while still pulling out of deep sand corners with very little clutch required. It changes the feel of the YZ450 from a bike with a short sharp powerband, to a motor that finds grip where you think there is none and genuinely forgiving when your in the wrong gear. I think the torque curve on the dyno graph tells the story. Really nice sound without being too loud.
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Courtney: This is an excellent all-round exhaust. It makes the
bike work great in every situation and although the FMF had more power,
the Akro would pull better out of the start gates.
Weight: 3.54kgs
Peak Horsepower: 57.54
Torque: 35.05
price $
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In the end it all comes down to personal preferance, as well as riding situations and conditions. All of the exhausts we tested had quality features and particular highlights, however in the end its all up to you, the rider! If you would like any more information on these exhausts, please do not hesitate to contact your local TeamMoto dealership.
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By John Bacic, Senior Instructor TeamMoto Motorcycle Riding School
Being young, I think, has many advantages. You’re fit, healthy and resilient to injury and you can eat whatever you want and not have to pay for it until you’re 35. What can I say, get in there kid, you’ve still got nine lives. There are however a few drawbacks to living the carefree life of youth, well at least there was for me. The biggest liability for me was having an abundant supply of stupidity, powered in my case by an overwhelming desire to impress members of the opposite sex.
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Like my ex-wife who in 20/20 hindsight I must say was mostly unimpressed and bitterly disappointed. I’ve made many bad decisions in my life (ex-wife), such as turning left
onto the Brisbane corso at Fairfield to have a quick scratch on my
GSX-R750 with my girlfriend on the back and both of us waring only
shorts and T-shirts. I must say the crash didn’t hurt much and having
my wounds scrubbed out with a toothbrush was quite bearable. It was the
bone shattering SHHWACKKK!! I felt when the clearly unsympathetic nurse
belted me on the back of the head, after I had let fly with the bad
language while they were applying the aesthetic gel to my skinless
arse. Now that’s a memory I’ll cherish forever.
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I think as motorcyclists we are absolutely spoilt for choice and opportunity when it comes to committing acts of insane stupidity. We ride machines that through their very design and nature encourage us to explore their performance potential. It’s like having the clichéd devil on your shoulder saying “c’mon go faster” and on the other shoulder there is another devil saying “yeah, what he said!”.
Very often our desire to do something dumb, like overtaking three or four cars just before a blind corner or a crest, is stronger when we ride with a group. Peer pressure can be a very dangerous influence on inexperienced riders.
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When you’re an experienced rider, simply riding at a pace you feel comfortable at can inadvertently put pressure on slower riders to go faster. If you are out with a slower rider, you should always ride at a pace that is comfortable for that rider, not yourself. Agreeing to wait at the top of the mountain until everyone gets there is not going to work. You might think it does but more often than not the slower riders will try to stay with the group.
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We all know when you tag on behind a faster rider you go faster, until you find yourself in a braking / cornering situation that will ultimately see a need for new undies. Once all the ledgers have been filled in and balanced however, you will find that the responsibility for riding smoothly and making smart decisions falls to you: the rider. Depending on whom you are riding with, you could be the slow rider or the fast rider, it’s all relative.
Riding smart doesn’t take practise and you don’t need to do a course to learn how to do it, all you need is some common sense and to ask the question; is this a good idea?
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I’m pleased to say that I no longer make dumb decisions and commit acts of insane stupidity, I am now an infinitely more wise and sage individual. Mmmm. I think I’ll give my ex a call see if we can’t line up a date… then we can…that means we will… yeah… this’ll work out just great....
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This months topic is clutch operation and adjustment. The main function of your clutch is to disengage drive from the engine to your gearbox. It allows you to take off smoothly, as you release the clutch lever you are gradually applying drive to the transmission. The clutch also allows you to stop without having the engine stall and promotes easy gear changing.
A motorcycle clutch consists of a number of steel, and friction/fibre plates. This is known as a multi plate clutch; a pressure plate, hub, basket and springs.
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The springs provide a clamping force that squeezes the plates tightly
together between the hub base and the pressure plate. This locks the
clutch together to allow drive to be transmitted to the gearbox. When you pull the clutch lever in you are, with the aid of hydraulic or mechanical assistance, pushing the pressure plate away from the clutch plates against spring force. This allows the clutch plates to move freely which unlocks the clutch. As the clutch plates wear the the overall thickness of the clutch pack becomes thinner, which is why mechanical (cable or linkage) operated clutches require periodic adjustment. Hydraulic clutches are self adjusting.
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Ok, now depending on whether your clutch release mechanism pushes or pulls on the pressure plate determines how your clutch adjustment will be effected. If it pushes, as the plates wear your cable free play will become less. If it pulls, your free play will increase. Correct clutch cable free play is essential for correct clutch operation. Not enough free play can cause your clutch to slip. A slipping clutch rapidly accelerates clutch plate wear and increases your fuel consumption. Too much free play and your clutch will not fully disengage, causing the bike to creep forward when the clutch lever is pulled in. It will also make selecting neutral difficult when you are stationary.
Most manufactures recommend between 1mm and 3mm free play at the cable, this translates to around 6mm of travel at the end of the lever. Always check your free play while turning you handle bars from lock to lock to allow for cable routing. To make a cable adjustment, just back off the locking nut and turn your adjuster in or out to achieve the desired freeplay.
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Be sure to re-tighten the lock nut. Some model motorcycles have an
additional adjustment down at the engine end of the cable and there are
some which allow adjustment of the push rod in the actual mechanism
itself. This should be left to the experts. Always check with your
workshop manual first and if you don’t own a workshop manual, I suggest
you go and buy one if you are going to take on any home servicing.
Note: your clutch cable also requires periodic lubrication to maintain correct operation. I prefer to use a product called Lanotec, as it doesn’t dry out like other products and your going to need a handy little tool called a cable oiler.
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Now, for you who have hydraulic operated clutches your clutch fluid needs to be replaced every 2 years, or every 18,000km’s. This is because (and this excludes KTM owners whose bikes use a mineral base hydraulic oil) glycol based clutch fluid, which is actually brake fliud, is hydgroscopic. This means it absorbs moisture from the air, causing the potential for a spongy clutch which can cause the same dragging issues as a cable clutch. It also pays to grease the lever pivot bolt; you will be surprised by how much smoother the lever will feel. And while I’m on the subject of grease, some models (mainly Honda and Kawasaki) have a brass ferrel fitted to their clutch levers which act as a pivot for the push rod to rotate in. These need to be greased periodically too. Once these ferrels wear, the clutch free play increases which causes disengagement problems - back to the dragging clutch syndrome and difficulty in selecting neutral as I mentioned before.
Some types of engine oils also effect how well your clutch works, but thats another subject for another time. So I hope I haven’t confused you all too much and I wish everybody safe and trouble free riding. Cheers Steve.
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There are several TeamMoto Road Rides coming up soon, with TeamMoto Moorooka hosting a road ride on Sunday June 27th, 2010. Be there (969 Ipswich Rd) at 7.30am for a FREE BBQ breakfast, with a full tank, for a strict departure of 8.00am.
The ride will stop after a few hours for a short morning tea break in
Esk, before continuing on to a the Somerset Dam/Maleny region for lunch
around 1.00pm.
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All riders are welcome, it should be a great day!
For more information, be sure to give TeamMoto Moorooka a ring on 3426 4477.
There is also a ride on for all you Northern enthusiasts - TeamMoto Cairns is hosting a road ride on Sunday July 4th, 2010. Meet at the shop (301 Mulgrave Road) at 7am for a FREE BBQ breakfast, with a full tank, for a strict departure of 8.00am.
The ride will head North towards Port Douglas, through the Rex Range to the Highlander Pub in Julatten for lunch around 12pm. After a great lunch you can make your way back with the TeamMoto staff or go your own way! Don’t miss out on this great ride - plus the chance to win an HJC Helmet! All Riders will be put into a draw and the winner will be announced at lunch.
All riders welcome, for more information please contact TeamMoto Cairns on 4042 7100.
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TeamMoto is proud to be involved with the
first KTM Dirt Day in Queensland! KTM Australia is bringing the entire
2011 Motocross range (spearheaded by the new KTM350SX-F!) and 2010
enduro range to Green Park, Conondale on Saturday July 3rd, 2010.
TeamMoto will be there to help customers and answer any questions you may have on the fantastic new range of KTM motorcycles.
The format for KTM Dirt Days is not about racing, but putting each
model through its paces at the level of each individual rider in safe
and fun environment.
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Riders can demo selected models on the marked
tracks and trails in three two-hour time slots throughout the day. The
time slots are 9am to 11am, 11am to 1pm and 1pm to 3pm, with
registration half an hour prior to each slot. Basic requirements for
participation include full safety gear (e.g. helmet, jacket, pants,
gloves and boots) and riders must sign up for a MA one day licence if
they don't already hold a MA competition licence. There is a $25 registration fee payable on the day.
So come on out and try the latest KTM has to offer! Click here to register at www.ktm.com.au (follow the Dirt Day links and choose Queensland - July 3rd, Green Park, Conondale).
For more information please click here to contact your nearest TeamMoto KTM dealership.
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TeamMoto Motorcycle Riding School would
like to offer women of all riding abilities the chance to attend an
exclusive Ladies Only Advanced Road Craft Course on Sunday, July 4th 2010.
This is the first Advanced Course specifically catering towards female
riders where you will further your skills, meet some new friends and
have a great day out.
This is your opportunity to gain valuable training in advanced
cornering and braking techniques in a safe and controlled environment
with our enthusiastic team of Instructors.
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The benefits of these skills are endless and why not get together with
other female riders and enjoy the freedom in a supportive environment.
For more information and prices, please contact the TeamMoto Motorcycle Riding School on 3380 2250.
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This month we bring you some truly unique motorcycles including a Moto-GP inspired electric and some hand-crafted beauties worth $1million apeice....
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Above. You might surely have come across many electric bikes so far but the one pictured above outshines them as greatest does to least. Hailed as 2010 MotoCzysz E1pc, the bike is not merely another technically impressive electric motorcycle, but the most advanced two-wheeler ever made. Integrated by Michael Czysz while using MotoGP-level thinking, MotoCzysz E1pc features the most electric drive technology yet seen with engineering solutions.
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Above. Japanese artists are renowned for their Zen-like patience, but spending 7,500 hours hand-crafting a motorcycle would seem to push that to absurd lengths – until you see the motorcycle. Then you wonder how Chicara Nagata managed to build something so stunning in so little time. This is the Chicara Art I. It’s powered by a 1939 Harley Davidson flathead "U" motor displacing 1,200cc.
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Above. Chicara III - As with all of Nagata’s bikes, all parts — hand controls, foot controls, throttle and clutch linkages, everything — but the engine and drivetrain are hand-crafted.
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Above. The Chicara Art IV is without question the world’s coolest moped. That’s right, moped. Power comes from a 1966 Honda moped engine. It produced 1.5 horsepower but looks oh so much faster.
Nagata’s award-winning motorcycles are breathtaking works of art, so it is fitting that three of them are featured in an exhibit at New York’s Ippodo Gallery and the Contemporary Asian Art Fair. The three bikes featured at Ippodo could be had for $1 million apiece which, given the level of workmanship, that may actually be a bargain.
Photos courtesy of www.chicara.com.
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