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Yearly subscriptions process and subscriber benefits.

by weeksy » Thu Mar 26, 2020 7:35 am » in Forum rules and information on donations and subscriptions.

As you'll have seen, we have a button for Subscriptions.

This is very much in the same vein as with TRC. You become a Subscriber, you get a couple...

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Thu Jan 14, 2021 3:54 pm
Forum updates, info, costings and plans

by weeksy » Sun Mar 15, 2020 8:36 am » in Forum specific questions, wants, wishes and requests
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So, despite this forum only being 24 hours or so old i can already see it's going to peak very quickly

costings by Steve Weeks , on Flickr

So i've...
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Thu Feb 25, 2021 8:56 am

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Heated grips - wiring blocks burnt

by formula400 » Tue Feb 16, 2021 4:13 pm

Right finally getting round to sorting my heated grips out on my 2013 street triple R, I've had the bike for 2.5 years, they have worked up until I...

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Last post by formula400
Thu Feb 18, 2021 9:09 pm
Chain rivet tool and techniques

by weeksy » Mon Feb 08, 2021 8:59 am

Doing a motorbike chain is one of those things i've never really got involved in before, but i did notice on the dyno the other day the ZX6R has a...

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Thu Feb 18, 2021 7:15 am
Bike Lifts,Ramps etc

by Skub » Mon Feb 08, 2021 4:01 pm
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I'm getting too fackin old for crawling around on my poor old abused knees while performing even basic spannering. So I've been wondering what you...
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Last post by mangocrazy
Sat Feb 13, 2021 8:39 pm
Suspension

by Nordboy » Sat Jan 23, 2021 2:37 pm

Ok, I fancy having an upgrade on my Fazer 1000's front and rear suspension. To start, I have limited spannering skills, I'll have a go but average to...

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Last post by SSR Suspension
Sun Feb 07, 2021 3:15 pm
Bleed Screws/Nipples

by Numnut » Mon Jan 18, 2021 11:28 am

Apologies in advance if this a stupid question...

When replacing bleed screws is it best to drain the brake fluid out first, or can I get away with...

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Fri Jan 22, 2021 7:22 pm
Fitting new tyres

by dallas95 » Tue Sep 29, 2020 1:01 pm
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I've ordered some new tyres for my 500x and would like to fit them myself.
But, do motorcycle wheels need balancing after fitting tyres? If yes, can...
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Last post by mangocrazy
Wed Jan 20, 2021 6:24 pm
Honda SH300i headlight bulb?

by bikermike59 » Fri Jan 15, 2021 12:26 pm

Hi Guys,

Does anyone on here know what headlight bulb is fitted to a 2008 Honda SH300i scooter? is it a standard 3 pin H4? also what type of fitting...

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Last post by rossm
Fri Jan 15, 2021 3:49 pm
Paddock stands, bike lifts etc.

by Mr. Dazzle » Sun Nov 15, 2020 10:38 am
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Whats the latest and greatest with these then?

I have a few jobs I need to do which involve suspending bikes to various degrees and I am not sure...
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Last post by mangocrazy
Mon Jan 11, 2021 11:33 pm
Brake Bleeding, what do you use ? ABS or stand-alone ?

by weeksy » Thu Dec 31, 2020 3:54 pm

Just wondering what people use, tips, tricks and techniques for bleeding their brakes ?

Does anyone do ABS systems yet at home and if so, using...

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Last post by Numnut
Mon Jan 04, 2021 1:31 pm
Decided the ZRX11 needs a new battery....

by ZRX61 » Sat Dec 19, 2020 7:56 pm

Goddamn aircraft mechanics making everything more bloody complicated that it needs be. Should have cut a zip tie at 45deg so I call myself an asshole...

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Sat Dec 19, 2020 7:56 pm
Tenere electrical problems

by Gregor » Sat Nov 14, 2020 6:02 pm

Checking the bike over pre mot I found I had no main or high beam on the headlight.

Looked at the easy stuff first, new fuse, new bulb still no...

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Last post by David
Fri Dec 11, 2020 7:50 pm
Lithium battery information

by Skub » Wed Nov 25, 2020 6:15 pm

Lithium batteries are ever more common and possibly much improved.

I found this article from 'motorcycle.com' to be an interesting read,maybe biased...

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Last post by Luddite
Wed Nov 25, 2020 9:42 pm
Leaking fuel need help!

by StuartP123 » Sat Sep 26, 2020 8:27 am

I've got an 2006 honda cbr125r. This is my first bike and so only have the most basic knowledge of maintenance.

I was riding along and after...

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Last post by Bwana
Fri Nov 13, 2020 5:36 pm
Steering head bearings

by Lutin » Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:45 pm

Any hints or tips on changing the steering head bearings? Bike's a Honda Transalp 650, if you're interested (and even if you're not it's still a...

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Last post by Bwana
Fri Nov 13, 2020 5:18 pm
Fluorescent to Led - Advice needed

by mikeycee » Thu Nov 05, 2020 9:00 pm

Evening!

Hopefully an easy one for the collective mind....

With the dark, Wintery nights fast approaching and with a lot needing to be done in the...

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Last post by mikeycee
Wed Nov 11, 2020 11:49 am
Dead VW Beetle 1.9 PD TDi

by Taipan » Wed Nov 04, 2020 7:45 pm

I have a dead diesel Beetle on my drive. It cranks over but doesn't start? Back ground is, car has been running fine. My Sister drove it 30 miles....

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Last post by KungFooBob
Thu Nov 05, 2020 6:00 pm
Quickshifters ? Yes, No, Maybe ?

by weeksy » Wed Aug 26, 2020 2:16 pm
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Every time Tricky rides the wifes ZX6R he loves it, but comes back in with

All it really needs is a quickshifter

I've had a few now and whilst i...
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Last post by Mr. Dazzle
Sun Nov 01, 2020 4:48 pm
Number plate screws (car)

by Supermofo » Mon Oct 26, 2020 11:45 am

Noticed my rear number plate was lose this morning when coming back from a walk. Took the screw out and although it had a plastic head looks like...

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Wed Oct 28, 2020 9:05 am
Sealmate Sealbuddy

by The Spin Doctor » Tue Oct 06, 2020 11:52 am
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Has anyone used one of these things?

The idea is that you poke 'em down the forkleg, and run them around inside the seal, thus removing particles...
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Tue Oct 20, 2020 8:14 pm
Chinese radiator hose kits.

by singlesman » Wed Oct 14, 2020 7:34 pm

Just wondering if anyone on here has tried them, if so, what their thoughts were on the quality and which supplier they used.
Quite varied reviews on...

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Fri Oct 16, 2020 5:52 pm
Cleaning carbon from combustion chambers

by Mr. Dazzle » Fri Aug 14, 2020 8:26 pm
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With the engine in pieces that is - not with snake oil fuel additives!

I have an old Triumph Bonneville with pistons that look like this;

The...
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Fri Oct 02, 2020 1:01 pm
Found a spanner/race shop in hungerford

by weeksy » Sun Sep 13, 2020 7:07 pm

I know the guy through another forum, but wasn't aware he was based there

I can see me using him for stuff

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Last post by Bigyin
Sat Sep 26, 2020 11:52 pm
engine oil

by IOU0 » Wed Sep 23, 2020 7:12 pm

Just bought some supermarket own brand fully synth (MA/MA2 API SL) for €6.99/2l.
Anyone think this a bad idea or if it is rated as stated, then its...

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Last post by maccecht
Sat Sep 26, 2020 4:36 pm
Heated grips have stopped working

by formula400 » Mon Aug 31, 2020 1:18 am

right my 2013 street triple R 675 heated grips have stopped working. there official triumph ones, any idea how to trouble shoot, fuse (where is the...

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Last post by formula400
Tue Sep 15, 2020 3:49 pm
Wheel/chain alignment, tools, tips, tricks.

by weeksy » Thu Sep 03, 2020 9:08 am

Thought i'd created a thread about the 'laser monkey' thing on here, but must have been elsewhere.

Was going to buy one for alignment, but thought...

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Mon Sep 14, 2020 8:46 pm

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