hugger after about 4 years of dry weather only riding. Since I last took it off to clean

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Riding home  my rev counter started switching from 7k to 5k to 0 then back to 7k 5k 0.
It did eventually go back to normal  but was it highlighting a fault code  or just playing up?

I fitted a new front bt016 to the yam, and while I had the wheel out finally remembered to fit a decent 90 degree valve, As its finished winter commuting duties now, im changing or sorting corroded bolts etc as I go. the front axle pinch bolt was a simple swap for a stainless one, whilst I cleaned up the caliper bolts with a wire wheel, then done the old heat/oil thingy to rustproof and black them. Cleaning up the caliper, I found three winters have really taken their toll, despite regular maintenavce. One of the pistons was so tight, the pin the pads slide on was actually bent. I know from experience that no amount f brake cleaner/toothbrushing is gonna sort the problem; corrosion in the piston seal groove is pushing the buggers out, and they need stripping, cleaning and new seals.
So...ive never done blue spots before. Im assuming I gotta get a tool to unscrew the plug and the pistons pull out of the hole. what im not sure of is how this affects the piston seals when you re-assemble..ie normally you have the lip to the inside of the caliper..but how do I push the pistons back in from behind without damaging them if thats the case? Also, is Fowlers and genuine seals the way forward, or are the fleabay ones ok? all help much appreciated fellers....

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I want to fit my Scottoiler but unsure where to mount the reservoir, anyone done this and got photos please!

[color=rgb(24, 36, 48)]Hi all, I’ve got an issue that needs to be fixed ASAP![/color]
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[color=rgb(24, 36, 48)][/size][size=78%][/size]I’m a bit stumped by this issue. This being that about 80% of the time to go upward from 2nd gear I have do repeatedly push the gear lever up until it goes in. Whilst I’m pushing it feels like I’m at the highest gear and it doesn’t allow me to go any higher. Can’t force it either. But after 5 tries it shifts. Revving it does nothing. It had this issue just with 3rd, but when I put a new clutch in the issue stopped altogether. 200 miles later, it’s started again. Also works immediately if I downshift then upshift again. Only from 2nd onwards but the worst is 2nd to 3rd. [size=78%][/size][/color][color=rgb(24, 36, 48)][/size]What could it be? Hopefully doesn’t need a rebuild! Bike has 41,000 miles on it. [/color][color=rgb(24, 36, 48)][/size]There is some free play in the gear lever shaft too don’t know if that is normal. (Side to side)[/color]
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[color=rgb(24, 36, 48)][/size]It now does it in 3-4 too but not as often. To clarify the lever feels like it has nowhere to go. Like it’s in the highest gear.[/color][color=rgb(24, 36, 48)][/size]Hoping it not to be an engine tear down thing as driving to the netherlands on the 28th!![/color][color=rgb(24, 36, 48)][/size]Any help would be really appreciated thank you [/color]
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Hi guys,
I appear to have lost one of the round frame covers/cap/bung, I don't suppose anyone has a spare I could purchase please?
Thanks

I have just removed them and they were gungy with dry grease I have cleaned the up ready to go back but wondering should I grease them or not as they slide in and out of the swing arm no problem but dont want to actually make them slippery because its hard enough keeping things aligned when doing the back wheel up. Maybe just a thin coat of ACF50   

I’ve got a  2003 fazer600 tickover is a bit lumpy, it seems that it’s running on 3 with no 3 exhaust pipe not getting hot as quickly as the others, ignition wise all is ok, new plugs fitted all sparking


So got my carbtune all set up, and what I found is that no 3 didn’t move off minimum setting with the other 3 at various settings.
I managed to balance 1&2, then went to do 3&4 but again I couldn’t get no 3 to alter, I then set the other 3 to no 3 to try and get it to run smoothly
I’m wondering if the pilot screw is not set properly, but where are they? The manual shows a view, but it’s a joint manual with the thundercat, and it of course shows the cat carb not the fzs one
Anyone got a pic of where the pilot screws are?
TIA

can any one tell me what the standard suspension dog bone length is and also the triangular parts dimension please

Can someone tell me the best way to remove the radiator guard on a 2004 FZ6? I looks like is bolted to the bottom mount but I can't see how it's fastened at the top (or clipped) I don't want to strip the whole top half of the bike if I can help it just to fit the new chrome guard  :lol
Any suggestions? 
Dave