[arpanjha]

Does anyone know how to clean the water drain pipeline in the petrol tank? Mine seems to be clogged up. It was raining and I stopped for a fuel top up, upon opening the tank cap some little amount of water went in the tank which was accumulated on the groove housing the water inlet. I reached home, tried to clean it up with a toothpick (plastic) but nothing much happened, I just wiped dry the area, but water will soon accumulate again since there is nowhere to go down.
Attached is a picture of the tank with water in the groove.

[ashwinprakas]

Originally Posted by arpanjha

Does anyone know how to clean the water drain pipeline in the petrol tank?

Penetrant and Pressurised Air.

In an emergency I've poked it with a thin long piece of metal wire and after some persuasion and a lot of penetrant I was able to clear the blockage.

If you have time then it's best to stick with pressurised air as when poking with metal wires there is the high chance that you'd puncture your fuel tank.

Hope that helps.
Regards,
A.P.

[arpanjha]

Originally Posted by ashwinprakas

Penetrant and Pressurised Air.

In an emergency I've poked it with a thin long piece of metal wire and after some persuasion and a lot of penetrant I was able to clear the blockage.

If you have time then it's best to stick with pressurised air as when poking with metal wires there is the high chance that you'd puncture your fuel tank.

Hope that helps.
Regards,
A.P.

I was considering GI wire, but you are right there is a risk of puncturing the tank.
I guess a little bit of WD 40 followed by compressed air should work, I have access to compressed air. Thanks.

[catkins]

Originally Posted by catkins

Has anybody fitted a retainer that fits nicely with the BMC filter? https://www.bikenbiker.com/products/...30942397366329 ?

Answering my own question, I got the bikenbiker retainer (smooth ordering and delivery) and it worked perfectly with the BMC filter

[adises]

Went to check on the bike after two weeks of rain here in Mumbai and found significant amounts of rust despite my best efforts of liberally applying wd-40 and using a bike cover (I have outdoor parking). Contemplating getting the engine casings powder coated, which would leave just the exhaust headers and discs for me to worry about. It's a shame though because I really like the classic look of the casings when they are buffed.

I do have the extended 5 year warranty on the bike, will visit SC and see what can be done.

[arpanjha]

Originally Posted by adises

Went to check on the bike after two weeks of rain here in Mumbai and found significant amounts of rust despite my best efforts of liberally applying wd-40 and using a bike cover (I have outdoor parking). Contemplating getting the engine casings powder coated, which would leave just the exhaust headers and discs for me to worry about. It's a shame though because I really like the classic look of the casings when they are buffed.

Hi Adi, WD40 will not act as a rust preventive covering layer, it acts as a penetrant / cleaning agent when already there is rust. If you want to prevent rusting, you need to get Chrome parts further Chromed by a good workshop, or apply some polish wax and leave it covered until your next ride. And the engine casing is Aluminium die cast, it will not catch rust , it will get spots mainly from moisture from air or direct contact, it can be easily buffed off. Some elbow grease and your ride will be like new.

[adises]

Originally Posted by arpanjha

Hi Adi, WD40 will not act as a rust preventive covering layer, it acts as a penetrant / cleaning agent when already there is rust. If you want to prevent rusting, you need to get Chrome parts further Chromed by a good workshop, or apply some polish wax and leave it covered until your next ride. And the engine casing is Aluminium die cast, it will not catch rust , it will get spots mainly from moisture from air or direct contact, it can be easily buffed off. Some elbow grease and your ride will be like new.

Yes, rust was perhaps the wrong word to use, I meant this oxidisation. . Thing is, I tried getting my casing buffed when this happened 2 years ago but the shop I got it done at said that some of the spots were too deep and wouldn't go unless I got it sanded down which they didn't offer as a service. I think I will buy new casings once the monsoons are over and look into getting them either further chrome plated or powder coated depending on the cost and how long either would last.

[arpanjha]

I would prefer Chrome plating any day over powder coating for engine parts. Since this is related to heat dissipation, but instead of going for a new casing, you can surely get the part sanded down, repolished properly.

[Marias]

hey guys. I have being riding my inti with the carbon racing angled riser setup, and was pretty happy with it. Recently I got the AOM handlebar. I felt this combo (AOM + angled risers) would make the riding position more comfy. I went to the FNG & he installed the handlebar, but wasn't able to do it on top of the risers, because there was no slack. After spending a good 2 hours on this, finally now only the AOM handlebar is installed.

So here's a crazy thought. Is it possible at all to have the aom installed over the angled risers? Has anyone attempted it?

I found one video with this setup but nothing more. Any thoughts on this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NssTUpTbGto

[The Great]

Originally Posted by Marias

I felt this combo (AOM + angled risers) would make the riding position more comfy. I went to the FNG & he installed the handlebar, but wasn't able to do it on top of the risers, because there was no slack. After spending a good 2 hours on this, finally now only the AOM handlebar is installed.

So here's a crazy thought. Is it possible at all to have the aom installed over the angled risers? Has anyone attempted it?

I found one video with this setup but nothing more. Any thoughts on this?

https://www.Youtube.com/watch?v=NssTUpTbGto

Hey Marias

I have done this - The angled risers with AOM Handlebar

Here's the workaround.

TB 500 Clutch cable was used and the brake hose was re-routed and that's it.
You will have to disconnect the brake hose and then re-connect it doing the brake bleeding procedure.

The clutch cable from Prospec Easy Clutch longer version can also be used to achieve this.

[RiderZone]

Has anyone tried out the Way2Speed filter, snorkel delete, and booster plug combo? Seems to be well priced at 7350 bucks, when filters alone from DNA/BMC are at around 6k.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CS6r7n-JOG1/

[dinu2506]

Originally Posted by RiderZone

Has anyone tried out the Way2Speed filter, snorkel delete, and booster plug combo? Seems to be well priced at 7350 bucks, when filters alone from DNA/BMC are at around 6k.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CS6r7n-JOG1/

Could not open as I do not have insta. Is it the original Booster Plug or a similar device by Way2Speed? The Booster plug alone costs close to 12k when I bought 3 years back for my Bonnie.

[a4anurag]

Originally Posted by dinu2506

Could not open as I do not have insta. Is it the original Booster Plug or a similar device by Way2Speed? The Booster plug alone costs close to 12k when I bought 3 years back for my Bonnie.

Here's what the post on Instagram says:

[sandeepmohan]

Originally Posted by RiderZone

Has anyone tried out the Way2Speed filter

I have not.

Please ask them for a trial before you put down any money. Products like these are more a con job than anything else. The description talks about the filter and not the booster plug. Maybe there is some benefit with the air filter. As for the booster plug, you need to ask them what it really does. 7K isn't exactly pocket change.

[dinu2506]

Originally Posted by a4anurag

Here's what the post on Instagram says:

Ok, thanks. This looks like a clone of the Boosterplug probably adopting the same fundamentals. They have named it Fuelbooster Plug. If the components used are good and reliable, it should provide benefits similar to the Booster Plug. I've experienced a good improvement in the low speed response and elimination of throttle snatchiness after installing the Booster Plug on my Bonnie. For me, it was a really worthwhile upgrade. Engine obviously runs much cooler as the super lean mixture is made richer. The bluing on the header pipes reduces a lot indicating the cooler running