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DRLs
by
Dodgy69 »
Sat Jun 24, 2023 7:27 pm
Just picked up a 2010 mondeo titanium x for lugging big stuff and bikes. O/S drl doesn't work. Been searching and all i can find is that drls are not...
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Last post by wull Sat Jun 24, 2023 9:35 pm
More Monster help, sorry
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Noggin »
Mon Jun 12, 2023 10:28 am
Ok, what could cause a bike that's not been started for 6 months to run fine then dump all it's fuel after being topped up and parked?
Just...
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Last post by DefTrap Wed Jun 14, 2023 12:07 pm
Recommend tyre changing tools
by
dern »
Sun Feb 12, 2023 7:54 pm
Can anyone recommend any the changing stands and/or tools please. Can’t change tyres on my knees on the drive any more. Too uncomfortable and...
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Last post by Taipan Tue Jun 13, 2023 7:43 pm
ABBA stand users
by
Mr Moofo »
Wed Jun 07, 2023 8:46 am
Following on from the paddock stand thread, I am looking at using my abba stand as a paddock stand.
I have various assortment of adapters- it will...
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Last post by Mr Moofo Wed Jun 07, 2023 10:03 am
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Last post by ZRX61 Mon May 29, 2023 3:55 pm
Airlines
by
Rockburner »
Fri May 19, 2023 11:38 am
Recently I've been given an old 50l Sealey Air-Compressor (Many thanks, you know who you are! :D )
However, it doesn't have any accessories, and I'm...
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Last post by ZRX61 Mon May 29, 2023 1:09 am
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Last post by David Sun May 28, 2023 5:27 pm
Spark plug change interval
by
Supermofo »
Fri Apr 21, 2023 9:00 am
Off the back of needing my Suzuki serviced and me wanting to keep remainder of warranty. In the service schedule Suzuki say new spark plugs every...
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Last post by Mr. Dazzle Thu May 18, 2023 7:31 pm
2018 MT07 front calliper rebuild
by
formula400 »
Mon May 15, 2023 11:53 am
Right. I put new pads in the MT, the pistons are a bit minging,
The brakes work fine but squeal a little when light breaking.
I’ve got 2 options...
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Last post by formula400 Thu May 18, 2023 11:14 am
Removing gunk from paintwork
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DefTrap »
Sun Feb 05, 2023 3:19 pm
Some time after the NY my nicer car was sprayed with something (looked like some sort of foam) by a passer-by as part of some sort of high street...
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Last post by Count Steer Sun May 14, 2023 4:49 pm
Lifting question
by
Mussels »
Tue May 09, 2023 11:42 pm
I would like to find a way to lift a 250Kg glass box onto a sideboard in my lounge, as it's a similar size and weight to a motorbike I'm hoping there...
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Last post by Mussels Wed May 10, 2023 9:44 pm
ER 6n display problem
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Taff »
Sun Feb 12, 2023 2:21 pm
I've just started the wife's (2006) ER6n or if the back of the garage and started it for the first time in about a year, it fired up straight away...
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Last post by Taff Sun May 07, 2023 7:38 pm
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Last post by kevinduke Fri May 05, 2023 1:42 pm
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Last post by ZRX61 Fri Apr 28, 2023 8:50 pm
Check your bobbins !
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Dodgy69 »
Mon Apr 24, 2023 10:45 pm
Got the bike out of the garage this morning for a wash, put it on paddock stand and found left side bobbin hanging off. I was lucky, worth checking...
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Last post by Dodgy69 Tue Apr 25, 2023 5:50 pm
Finding a lathe person
by
BBB »
Thu Mar 23, 2023 3:50 pm
Need to find somewhere that can lathe down a set of caliper spacers, nothing major just removing the shoulder where it meets the fork.
How do I find...
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Last post by Felix Thu Apr 20, 2023 11:26 pm
Harley Davidsons
by
Demannu »
Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:59 pm
Was doing a little Spannering on a shovelhead.
Simple job, replace the check valve.
I wonder if whoever designed the engine had any experience in...
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Last post by MrLongbeard Sun Apr 16, 2023 9:06 pm
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Last post by dern Sat Apr 08, 2023 1:26 pm
Recommend Me A Drill
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Yorick »
Wed Feb 08, 2023 1:40 pm
I need a new hammer drill and need some advice. I had a Wickes one for about 25 years, before it bust. I bought a nice looking Bosch one over here...
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Last post by DefTrap Tue Apr 04, 2023 1:27 pm
Rust Curer
by
Ditchfinder »
Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:37 am
After the Merc got written off I've replaced it with an older Volvo as a stop-gap until the 2nd hand market calms down a bit - hopefully!
Anyway the...
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Last post by Ant Sat Apr 01, 2023 6:10 pm
Spark plug
by
asmethurst99 »
Fri Mar 17, 2023 11:07 am
What do you think of this plug
CBR 900 not running on number 1 cylinder (near side) all 3 others fine
I’ve changed the plug and it sprung unto...
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Last post by asmethurst99 Sat Mar 25, 2023 9:21 pm
Looking for a....
by
Demannu »
Sun Mar 19, 2023 12:35 pm
Detente ball bearing for a 3/8 drive socket holder thingy.
You know, the ones that hold Allen/torx bit's.
Both my sockets have lost their bearings,...
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Last post by Demannu Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:48 pm
Sticking Ignition.
by
Yorick »
Thu Mar 16, 2023 4:46 pm
The key is sticking on the GSXR and sometimes a bit hard to turn or pull out.
Tried WD40 but no change. Is it safe to drip some oil into the lock?...
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Last post by Yorick Fri Mar 17, 2023 11:24 pm
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Last post by mangocrazy Thu Mar 16, 2023 5:17 pm
24tpi thread file ?
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weeksy »
Tue Mar 07, 2023 11:44 am
Anyone have a thread file i can borrow for a couple of days ?
This sort of jobbie.... 24tpi
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Last post by ace llani Fri Mar 10, 2023 1:07 pm
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