Tips, tricks, questions and answers to tech questions
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Last post by Taipan Wed Sep 11, 2024 3:35 pm
Valve collets
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Sadlonelygit »
Sun Sep 01, 2024 4:11 pm
Does this look like too large a gap to you? IMG_20240901_170711.jpg
And secondly, I think there's room for improvement here!
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Last post by Sadlonelygit Mon Sep 09, 2024 4:47 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 Sep 06, 2024 8:28 pm
Proper Blown Fuse
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Yorick »
Mon Aug 26, 2024 10:40 am
Am going out later so thought I'd check the Suzuki will start. Struggled but couldn't quite tell as had headphones on.
So turned it on again and...
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Last post by Ssray Mon Sep 02, 2024 10:41 pm
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Last post by Beancounter Tue Aug 27, 2024 12:50 pm
Tool questions
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Rockburner »
Sat Aug 24, 2024 9:53 am
A thread for those odd questions that come up occasionally.
For instance:
This is a crimped fuel hose clip.
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Is...
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Last post by demographic Sat Aug 24, 2024 6:21 pm
Cam chains
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Sadlonelygit »
Tue Aug 20, 2024 7:41 pm
Can somebody explain why they fall off the crank sprocket with consummate ease, but when you try to put it back on again.........oh good luck matey!
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Last post by Sadlonelygit Thu Aug 22, 2024 3:08 pm
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Last post by MyLittleStudPony Mon Aug 19, 2024 5:28 pm
Morris Minor Clutch- help
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Noggin »
Tue Aug 13, 2024 5:37 pm
A mate has a 1965 (I think) Morris Minor. She can’t drive it as the clutch is far too heavy (she drove it long enough that it now causes ligament...
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Last post by Bigjawa Sun Aug 18, 2024 5:25 pm
Tool Storage Porn!!!
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mboy »
Thu Feb 15, 2024 9:57 pm
After putting it off for ages, I finally invested in one of these the other day, and it turned up today...
It's a beast for sure!!!...
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Last post by MrLongbeard Thu Aug 08, 2024 11:44 am
Soldering on a PCB
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Beancounter »
Wed Jul 24, 2024 1:41 pm
The clocks on my Caponord have broken, lost the LCD display with the fuel gauge, temperature gauge and various other pieces of info. Capo owners tell...
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Last post by Ian Fri Aug 02, 2024 8:32 pm
Electrical multi connectors
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iansoady »
Tue Jul 30, 2024 12:03 pm
Having been brought up on Lucas bullets which are simplicity themselves to dismantle - in fact have been know to do it themselves - I've always had...
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Last post by iansoady Wed Jul 31, 2024 4:20 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 weeksy Sun Jul 28, 2024 8:59 am
Best garage cons/mark ups
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Sadlonelygit »
Wed Jul 24, 2024 12:11 pm
Just recharged my Aircon in the ren-0.
Had a mooch around some of the local garages/specialists and 'le meilleur prix' was €79.
A gander on yt showed...
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Last post by MrLongbeard Wed Jul 24, 2024 9:54 pm
Ducati ST4 Starting Problem
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Yorick »
Tue Apr 09, 2024 11:19 am
My pal has an ST4 with the 916 motor.
When he first starts it, nothing happens initially. Then it has a cough or two.
Seems to be struggling.
Then...
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Last post by A_morti Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:03 pm
Ktm 125 duke forks
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Sadlonelygit »
Mon Jul 01, 2024 3:58 pm
I'm guessing the only thing made by WP on them is the stickers.
Right up there quality wise with early ducati showa usd stuff!
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Last post by Le_Fromage_Grande Mon Jul 01, 2024 8:43 pm
Cerakote Headlight Restoration Kit
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Beancounter »
Mon Jul 01, 2024 12:02 pm
Tried this at the weekend. My headlights weren't in the worst condition - lens was yellowy and slightly cloudy but you could easily see the bulbs etc...
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Last post by Beancounter Mon Jul 01, 2024 12:03 pm
Brake master cylinders
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Beancounter »
Mon Jun 03, 2024 10:05 am
The front brake on my Aprilia Caponord (mkII 2007/8) is very spongy despite repeated bleeds and fresh fluid, so I suspect the front master cylinder...
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Last post by Beancounter Mon Jul 01, 2024 11:58 am
Smart Charger Recommendations
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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 KungFooBob Sat Jun 29, 2024 4:58 pm
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Last post by Bustaspoke Wed Jun 26, 2024 12:51 pm
Ignition feed to reg/rec
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iansoady »
Sat May 18, 2024 10:15 am
I am still finding issues with my Yam SRV250. The battery isn't charging. I've checked the stator resistances and tracked down to the issue to the...
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Last post by iansoady Tue Jun 11, 2024 10:45 am
Hauyi rebuild
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Sadlonelygit »
Tue May 28, 2024 3:43 pm
Haven't actually looked into it yet, but is it easier just to buy a new carb than rebuild one.
It's a strimmer/3-1 jobbie that I've had for 10 +...
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Last post by Sadlonelygit Tue Jun 04, 2024 11:44 am
Tool for checking sparks....
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Rockburner »
Tue May 07, 2024 6:49 pm
Ok, bear with me on this, or call me crazy, i don't care.
Has anyone ever seen/heard of a tool/device for the following situation.
You own a...
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Last post by Rockburner Wed May 22, 2024 2:10 pm
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Last post by Mussels Sat May 18, 2024 8:34 pm
Cobalt drill bits
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iansoady »
Fri Apr 26, 2024 10:49 am
I've been struggling to drill out the remains of exhaust securing screws on my recently purchased Yamaha SRV250 (this was meant as a riding round...
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Last post by roadster Sun Apr 28, 2024 9:48 am
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