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Last post by mangocrazy Mon Dec 09, 2024 9:35 pm
Tool chest on wheels.
by
MingtheMerciless »
Mon Oct 21, 2024 4:02 pm
As the title suggests, I'm looking at getting a wheeled tool chest for my motorbike and MTB tools. Any suggestions or recommendations? I'm not sure...
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Last post by mangocrazy Thu Nov 21, 2024 5:58 pm
Oil,oil,oil. I thought it was me.
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Nobby »
Tue Nov 12, 2024 5:15 am
Before I set off on my little journey, I changed the oil with Rock 10 40
I changed that to Castrol Power1 10 40. I was noticing that the up gear...
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Last post by JackyJoll Mon Nov 18, 2024 6:47 pm
Do fuel stabilizers work
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Mr Moofo »
Fri Oct 11, 2024 3:55 pm
My old 900 Speed triple seems to have becoem sensitive to petrol going off. It has been an issue - but gummed up the carbs last winter. Having spent...
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Last post by roadster Sat Nov 09, 2024 8:50 am
Clutch not fully disengaging - any ideas?,
by
mel »
Mon Oct 28, 2024 12:46 am
Bit of background,
Bike is gsxr1000 k7 (track bike) with hydraulic clutch ( there is I believe no adjustment as it self adjusts- so I believe.)
Bike...
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Last post by Tomcat Fri Nov 08, 2024 5:03 pm
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Last post by Le_Fromage_Grande Tue Nov 05, 2024 9:05 pm
Shadow foam toolbox/case
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weeksy »
Fri Nov 03, 2023 8:46 pm
Long been thinking about this for the race day tools.
There's companies you send the box and tools to and they make it all fit.
Or you buy the box...
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Last post by MrLongbeard Tue Nov 05, 2024 1:47 pm
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Last post by Sadlonelygit Sat Nov 02, 2024 1:46 pm
The crf1000.....again!
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Sadlonelygit »
Sun Oct 20, 2024 5:34 pm
It's back!
Needs the 16k service 'its a biggy' he said.
All fluids, oil filters, valve check and a wipe down with an oily rag!
Should have rtfm...
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Last post by Taipan Wed Oct 30, 2024 8:14 am
Leccy Problem
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Yorick »
Wed Oct 23, 2024 10:13 pm
Got a mega SDS drill that I inherited when we bought the house.
A normal drill won't even scratch the volcanic rocks on our walls, but this bugger...
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Last post by roadster Sat Oct 26, 2024 9:17 am
Specialised Tools
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Sadlonelygit »
Sun Oct 13, 2024 5:23 pm
I don't know if it's just me, but as I have aged, my collection of specialised tools has increased dramatically.
Instead of a bfo screwdriver and old...
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Last post by Newey Mon Oct 21, 2024 8:21 pm
Ed80 Recommissioning blog
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Rockburner »
Mon Jan 29, 2024 9:40 am
Well, I gotta start somewhere....
(don't expect a rapid pace on this... at least not yet)
Having a centre-stand makes any bike easier to work on,...
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Last post by Rockburner Fri Oct 18, 2024 12:32 pm
Electronics - partly-lit LEDs?
by
A_morti »
Sat Oct 12, 2024 4:54 pm
I've wired up the top box brake light on my CBR250
The bike has an old style incandescent brake light. Three wires, shared earth.
The brake...
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Last post by Mr. Dazzle Wed Oct 16, 2024 12:23 pm
Ignition Coils
by
Beancounter »
Mon Oct 14, 2024 12:02 pm
Aprilia Caponord ETV1000 2007 (Gen 2).
It has four coils, two per cylinder, all the same. Bike appears to run fine at idle but under load bogs down...
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Last post by silver991 Wed Oct 16, 2024 6:51 am
Number plate MOT
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Dodgy69 »
Sat Oct 12, 2024 4:08 pm
The MTs got its first mot coming up, so dug out the original 9x7.
Question is, does it matter if its got extra holes in it. ?
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Last post by Dodgy69 Sun Oct 13, 2024 4:17 pm
Best OBD reader?
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Mr. Dazzle »
Wed Oct 09, 2024 7:26 am
Mrs Ds 2006 Honda Shitvic has a dash warning light for VSA/Traction Control/ABS which comes and goes.
I don't have an OBD reader...I'm guessing you...
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Last post by Mr. Dazzle Sun Oct 13, 2024 4:17 pm
Intermittent Brake Failure.
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Yorick »
Mon Sep 23, 2024 2:30 pm
The missus has a little AJP125 and I recently fitted new front caliper and master cylinder.
She's had a few rides and all OK. This morning I rode if...
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Last post by A_morti Sat Oct 12, 2024 6:29 pm
Fazer 600 Odometer
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Felix »
Sat Oct 12, 2024 3:40 pm
My bike is a Dutch import. A previous owner has changed the speedo but the ODO still reads as KPH. Any way to change this or do i need a computer....
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Last post by Felix Sat Oct 12, 2024 3:40 pm
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Last post by Count Steer Sat Oct 12, 2024 7:51 am
Gear indicator
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Dodgy69 »
Thu Oct 10, 2024 7:51 pm
Anyone installed one? What do they plug to? My RE would very much like one. 👍
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Last post by MrLongbeard Fri Oct 11, 2024 9:57 am
Smart Charger Recommendations
by
BartonBKing »
Sun Jan 14, 2024 2:39 pm
My Optimate went faulty after 30 years so I bought an Oxford Oximiser 900. That lasted for about 2 years. Any recommendations before I splash out on...
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Last post by Dodgy69 Tue Oct 08, 2024 1:32 pm
Identify the component
by
Rockburner »
Sun Oct 06, 2024 2:19 pm
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Wots dis fing?
I found it under my car this morning, but...
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Last post by Sadlonelygit Mon Oct 07, 2024 2:52 pm
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Last post by Dodgy69 Sun Oct 06, 2024 5:53 pm
Chain Lube
by
Nobby »
Wed Oct 02, 2024 12:17 am
…..Lubing Chains.
For quite some time , I’ve been lubing my chain when possible after a ride. Ive been lead to believe that it should be done whilst...
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Last post by Ian Sun Oct 06, 2024 2:38 pm
Tyre drops pressure then stops....
by
Mr. Dazzle »
Tue Oct 01, 2024 3:22 pm
Bit of a weird one which is making my scratch my head a little.
One of the tyres in my car keeps losing pressure, but only to a certain point. It's...
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Last post by Mr. Dazzle Fri Oct 04, 2024 12:22 pm
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