Recent content by frekeyguy

For simple jobs, get a inexpensive flux core.

Nice people at RAM POWER. Another good 'small' supplier is Reliable bearings.

wow! just wow.....we are getting old

Since when is a '09 zx6r old...

1st in ; 1st out is the best way to go about service work...or it becomes difficult to meet already promised deadlines. There isn't anything like a quick fix, the tech still needs to understand what is being asked of him/her and the customer's expectations.

I haven't used Cobalt from PA. But I have used low-end Cobalt from KBC (inexpensive) to drill/wire race bikes, and they worked well. Stainless is tough on cutting tools, I can understand.

Don't buy PA drill bits ; buy from KBC or TRYHARD. Drilling out bolts is a pain, I'd rather weld a nut and extract.

what is lead time from Aliexpress?

The issue with parts like this is quality, the gasket will not be chemically resistant and will get eaten away. They sometimes will use non-standard dimensions for the bowl gasket etcs, so using genuine parts will not be possible. Who knows how good the diaphragms, needles, needle seats etc are...

try peninsula. they usually re-set stuff on the duc's i worked on

The initial break-in period can generate lots of debris, the 1000kms is suggested in order to remove this.

+1 Also try tapping on the carb with a soft mallet (gentle blows) Parts for those carbs will be harder to find. Hopefully they haven't been taken apart much, older carb's are generally a nightmare to work on (as they are usually messed with a lot)

All you really need to rebuild those SV forks is a hammer, allen wrench, hex wrench, screw driver , 2x picks, grease, and fork oil. (brake clean & rags, polishing sand paper)

bring your forks, 6-pack and stop by. we can knocks those forks out in 1hr.

make sure to check the feeler gauges with a mic. some mine were a few micron off