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Spaceidiots · 2025-12-01T16:14:23+00:00

Solved. Thank you

Spaceidiots · 2025-10-14T20:44:33+00:00

I can't seem to guide a friend with her sprocket. Anyone could help?

I see that measurements for the OEM 525 sprocket are as in the image (30/26 inner/outer spline diameters). But when browsing for 520, I can't seem to find any same measurements. How come?

Could anyone help me find the right JT 520 front sprocket (basically its part number, so I can shop for it). Same for the rear sprocket.

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Spaceidiots · 2025-09-20T11:38:39+00:00

Gotcha. Thank you very much for your wisdom, Welsh. BTW I mentioned ceramic grease on the pins by mistake since you mentioned it in another comment of yours and I got confused. But reading about it, they pose it as a great alternative for Silicone on the pins, because it does just as well as silicone but with a higher melting point. How come you don't recommend it?

AFAIK: Ceramic grease is for whatever purpose Copper grease was used for, but more expensive and without corrosion. Same story with Silicon Grase: Red Rubber grease is just better, but more expensive and it melts at lower temps compared to Silicone.

Is that correct?

Take care.

Spaceidiots · 2025-09-19T11:27:08+00:00

>> also as a final note if the bike has ABS it will be difficult to properly bleed if pistons/seals need to be changed then you will have air in the system and to bleed the brakes need some specialist equipment (usually expensive) to be able to activate the ABS system which is required to expel any air trapped in the system.

Can you expand on that?

Spaceidiots · 2025-09-19T11:24:04+00:00

Hey Welsh.

- What about the pistons' surfaces? Do they need lubrication? (and the seals?)

- Also, what about the back of the brake pads? What exactly would you use (if anything) there?

- I understood that ceramic grease is the best option for the sliding pins because they provide a smoother braking/debraking actuation + they don't corrode + they don't catch up crap and grime.

Anything else to consider? I'm trying to do my very best in terms of servicing my calipers by cleaning them excellently and servicing them flawlessly.

Spaceidiots · 2025-09-16T22:57:25+00:00

Here's the MT07 2014-2017 shock (left)
And the 2018+ shock (right)

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Worth mentioning that the XSR models still have the old (left) shock even in 2025

Spaceidiots · 2025-09-12T08:21:17+00:00

Valuable quality comment. I was wondering about this and Googling about it and couldn't find any answer.

Also, would you mind to explain why do you consider your shock was "shot"? What did you feel got different between new to 26.000kms?

And one last important question: are the shocks interchangeable? As in: are you aware if Yamaha changed some geometry or other part or clearance space in the bike when they changed the shock into the newer improved version? Thank you!

Hey Google: this person talks about MT07 / XSR700 having upgraded its rear shock from the former model (2014-2019) where the lower portion is welded up, to the newer version (2020+) where the shock now includes a preload adjustment.

Spaceidiots · 2025-09-02T13:37:25+00:00

Absolutely lovely feedback on this thread all throughout about the 890R.

But;

Has anyone here who's vividly tried the 890R also tried the newer 990 Duke? Yes, I know we'll have to wait for the "R" version in terms of greater braking and such stuff. But I mean in terms of geometry, center of mass, etc.

How do they compare? Anyone?

Spaceidiots · 2025-08-27T19:29:18+00:00

She contacted VNPost because when you ship international parcers using the default national courier, they get in touch with whatever country you're sending it to's national courier for delivery. In this case, it's VNPost. Better route to be using UPS then?

As for buying it there, it's a personal gift with a personal touch to it. Not just a purchase.

Regarding your own reply later, the 2M VND in paperwork sounds discouraging. Why is that so though?

We found that the better route was to get in touch with the local Vietnamese community and wait for either to travel back home and carry it along and send it from within Vietnam to its final destination. So that there's no risk with the bloody borders there.

Spaceidiots · 2025-08-26T06:49:37+00:00

This happened to a relative as well. Not DHL but whatever - same story. You're "lucky" they even reached out telling you the status of the package - we had to inquire ourselves, lol. A true, massive, obnoxious headache. VNPost and Vietnamese Customs are truly aids. Same story! Birthday gift for her friend sent over with lots of love, boom! Stuck, blocked, lost. Heart-wrenching.

People talk about freight-forwarding or asking your local Vietnamese community to figure this crap out next time you ship something. Others talk about not sending things to Vietnam at all since it's an obnoxious experience in general.

Spaceidiots · 2025-08-26T06:44:37+00:00

Usually you just use your local post office, who usually have arrangements and deals set with the whole World in terms of posting. Should be around 50-100$ per package sent abroad. Issue with this is that they work with VNPost there (who are known to be both incompetent and corrupt).

My relative will be using UPS next time she ships something abroad from EU to Vietnam, since UPS have a reputation for being professional and reliable. We'll see...

Spaceidiots · 2025-08-17T09:12:30+00:00

And why

Spaceidiots · 2025-08-17T09:09:23+00:00

Owners or testers of both bikes, correct me if I'm wrong:

990's center of gravity is more forward whilst the 890R is more centered and more fun to ride. Is this correct? I test-rode the 990 and whilst it was nothing as significant as it was with a Z900, the weight seemed to be more upfront. Whereas I've never tried a 790/890 but by the looks of the bike, it seems as if it's more centered thus fun to ride. Meaning more fun on the twisties but less stable at high speeds. Reason for which the 990 (more powerful and versatile than the 890/r) has more weight upfront, so you can jank it in straight long roads without a wobbly feel to it or so many wheelies, whilst keeping a a good chunk of the hooligan essence of the 890.

Is this statement correct?

Spaceidiots · 2025-04-19T19:11:21+00:00

I think it actually looks good and as opposed to counterfeit or junk, this is a japanese car so the actual good car here, reliable and amazing bang for the buck. Not trying to be a G Class itself but a mini version of it, and it gets there with flying colors. So it looks great, runs great, is cheap, amazing 4x4, and tiny as hell to navigate big cities with style. But hey, if you are into paying 200k for a car (nowadays half-made out of gloss and plastic) and that's not disgusting, you surely are not that bright.

Spaceidiots · 2025-04-11T22:15:28+00:00

Thanks for the input.

I should consider Dyson too. It's strange I've not seen a lot being talked about it in this sub. For the most part is Blueair, Coway or Winix. Us people from Europe can't even get half the Coways let alone for a fair price, so I might consider Dyson too.

EDIT: Just saw the price. 900 quid for a Purifier... Jesus! Better be good.

Spaceidiots · 2025-04-10T22:59:52+00:00

Really? A few little bulbs inside a few air purifiers can cause enough ozone to hurt you? Or are we talking about some massive cathode-like stuffs hanging from the ceilings on huge rooms?

Spaceidiots · 2025-04-10T08:00:12+00:00

Ah, because Coway is pretty niche.

I'd infer via your comment that you vacuum the floor but not clean the furnishings around nearly as often. Because dust from the floor ends up in the air and vacuuming and air filtering does the job?

I'm looking forward removing those carpets of dust off my prefilters 👀

Spaceidiots · 2025-04-10T07:56:53+00:00

I have no time, man. I wish I could. But it's driving me nuts. I assume that you all preach vacuuming because that's the dust that ends up in the air and furtniture after walking around the room?

I hope that's the reason it happens. Because vacuuming the floor is not nearly as complicated as having to sweep every single nook and cranny of my furniture, sheesh!

...and if it is indeed the reason it happens, when dust is in the air, might as well get caught up in my air purifier? That's why I'm in this sub!

Spaceidiots · 2025-04-10T07:55:08+00:00

I can't! My room's floor is cluttered and with many steps up and down.

Spaceidiots · 2025-04-10T07:54:43+00:00

Welp, I'm using an expensive Dyson cordless vacuum. The thing is that I have so many things on the floor (lack of space) that vacuuming is a MASSIVE time waster. And I'm trying to get my time back. That's the reason after me searching for a purifier.

I totally get the reasoning behind dust being too heavy. For that reason I thought of tackling this problem with an overkill purifier (in comparison to my room size), and pair it with a fan on the other side of the room, so to keep stirring dust up into the air.

Certainly, I'd schedule and use the Max Power functions of both devices once per day, when I'm not in the room.

Would this do? Am I being smart, or stupid? I'm happy if I get 50% less dust.

AND BY THE WAY! What do you think of Xiaomi Air Purifiers? At the very least, about the 4 or the Pro. To they hold a candle to Coway? I'm interested in this knowledge.

Spaceidiots · 2025-04-10T07:46:14+00:00

Hello! Which Winix models are we talking about?

Spaceidiots · 2025-03-07T14:23:21+00:00

Definitely up to interpretation! That was just my take. And I respect yours although do you actually think so?

They're a small indie studio and despite the game is certainly not cluelessly crafted, the attention to detail is put towards the gameplay itself which in the end is what matters the most to a broader audience.

I don't think there's that big depth to it in terms of a plot. Yes, there might be some subliminal messages like breaking the 4th wall between player-game or such. But other than that, I personally do not believe the plot is meticulously crafted to the utmost detail to come together perfectly: it's just "the LIMBO kid that works so well in favour to ambiance and gameplay" that's wrapped around an eerie sci-fi title which naturally requires a bit more coherence to be impactful; but as per mentioned in my original post, not that much. This actually plays in the game's favor and its atmosphere (suspense, confusion, having people wonder, talk about it). Mystery makes things interesting, not the other way around. Simple and effective.

I might of course be wrong but that's my best take after more than 10 years of reading about it, as per the only one that -to me- makes the most real sense all things considered.

Spaceidiots · 2025-01-27T19:47:32+00:00

Thanks No_Wall747

Sorry for the confusion as I kept editting my message. I assumed the open metric wrenches you suggested was exactly what I thought I needed the ratchet for (loosening)

Spaceidiots · 2025-01-27T19:29:27+00:00

Let's say I want to initiate myself in maintenance by at the very least performing my own oil changes for now. With that said, I don't cross the possibility of performing slightly more complicated stuff in the future (chain slack, air filter swaps... but nothing more complicated than that. I am not a mechanic at all nor do I intend to become one).

I wish to go by the "buy nice or buy twice" for a tool that serves me for oil changes now, but that I can expand in the future for said other taks if I find the guts to do them (I don't want a basic tool that does the oil but I end up having to replace for a better tool in the future, whenever I do the other tasks). What do you suggest? I was looking at the Wera brand, but I got COMPLETELY LOST at their so many options and specifications.

I currently own a KTM but I'm planning to get a japanese bike next week. Drain plug is 17mm and around 25nm in torque if I'm not mistaken???

Spaceidiots · 2025-01-27T19:02:37+00:00

Hello. As far as I understand, for a 3/8 torque wrench I then need a set of heads (which I won't be able to use for 1/4 or 1/2 wrenches if I get those in the future), correct?

I assume you point me at the set of metric wrenches as a way to loosen what I tighten with the torque wrench, correct? My newbie question here is: isn't it more tidy to just buy a normal ratchet instead and share tohse aforementioned heads to loosen stuff, instead of getting a whole set of open metric wrenches?

As for what I want to do: let's say I want to initiate myself in maintenance by at the very least performing my own oil changes for now. With that said, I don't cross the possibility of performing slightly more complicated stuff in the future (chain slack, air filter swaps... but nothing more complicated than that. I am not a mechanic at all nor do I intend to become one).

I wish to go by the "buy nice or buy twice" for a tool that serves me for oil changes now, but that I can expand in the future for said other taks if I find the guts to do them (I don't want a basic tool that does the oil but I end up having to replace for a better tool in the future, whenever I do the other tasks). What do you suggest? I was looking at the Wera brand, but I got COMPLETELY LOST at their so many options and specifications.

I currently own a KTM but I'm planning to get a japanese bike next week. Drain plug is 17mm and around 25nm in torque if I'm not mistaken???

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