An update on the Pirelli front tyre. Seems I was using a faulty tyre guage.....amazing how your trusted gauge fails at the same time you change tyres? I have upped the pressure in the front and the Pirelli feels just as good as the Bridgestone. I need more time to compare. The Michelins however are ...

Hey redpaso,

Check out the gallery and just type 906 in the search window, you will see my blue aussie 906. I live near Wyong, about 90km North of Sydney.

Could be a problem, you will need an ADR plate on the frame (Australian Design Rules) and I don't know if they give exemptions.

Talk to your local motor registry or if in New South Wales find a mechanic who can issue "blue slips".

Greetings to all, Regarding the front tyres, I changed from Michelin to the Bridgestone 130/70-16 a couple of years back and and found them outstanding. I will never go back. Back in November '04 I decided to try a Pirelli Diablo and found it to be an excellent tyre for grip and confidence, but it w...

Just about the backfiring or spitting back through the carb, check the rubber mount from the carb to the manifold. Make sure there are no cracks or splits in the rubber. They run lean as they suck air. It was common with older Dukes.

Pete, regarding the alternator, you said vibration was the cause of the problem, so you must go to the cause or you will be doing it all over again very soon. The 16" tyre is another issue. I have been running Bridgestone Battleaxe 130/70-16 front ad although it wears very quickly, I find it fa...

With the clutch problem, go with the advice of chilly_bill. try different things, different angles, don't give up! I have spent hours trying to bleed the clutch and brakes. It would drive you to drink....and I don't need any extra excuses! I think one time I hooked up a pump full of brake fluid and ...