Tips, tricks, questions and answers to tech questions
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Last post by Mussels Sat May 18, 2024 8:34 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 Le_Fromage_Grande Sat May 18, 2024 4:22 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 May 17, 2024 1:57 pm
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Last post by MrLongbeard Thu May 09, 2024 10:35 pm
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 kendo57 Wed May 08, 2024 2:42 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
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 Apr 28, 2024 9:17 am
Faulty Makita 18V Vac
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Yorick »
Tue Mar 19, 2024 1:01 pm
I know naff all about electrics so wondering if this Makita jobby is salvageable ?
It misfires like a bike in the rain, but in my limited leccy...
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Last post by Taipan Sat Apr 13, 2024 9:52 am
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 mangocrazy Fri Apr 12, 2024 5:21 pm
Seat cover repair
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Supermofo »
Fri Apr 05, 2024 6:47 pm
Stupidly put my seat on a shelf rather than on the floor, only I hadn't put it on properly and :angry-cussingblack: down it fell causing the edge to...
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Last post by Felix Mon Apr 08, 2024 6:21 pm
Rad cleaning
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Supermofo »
Thu Apr 04, 2024 2:02 pm
Gonna fit my rad guard tomorrow or the weekend. And seems my usual careful clean (careful as in trying not to touch it so rinsing from the rear) has...
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Last post by mangocrazy Fri Mar 29, 2024 7:00 pm
Strange rear suspension units
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iansoady »
Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:13 pm
I'v just bought a bike (BSA Starfire running gear, Suzuki DRZ 400 engine) and am a bit confused by the rear suspension units. They have a label but...
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Last post by mangocrazy Wed Mar 27, 2024 3:19 pm
Squeaky Brakes?
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Yorick »
Mon Mar 18, 2024 5:11 pm
Just put the Accossata master cylinder on (eventually) and have to take off both calipers to bleed properly. Like a prat I forgot to put something...
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Last post by Horse Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:33 pm
FFS...
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Dodgy69 »
Sat Mar 09, 2024 4:29 pm
Time for a quick oil and filter for the MT. First 2 had been done at dealer for warranty bollox. Off with the sump plug and oil in container, sorted....
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Last post by Supermofo Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:51 am
Hagen c spanner size?
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Deadpool2 »
Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:00 pm
The ones in my toolkit are too big as they are for Honda monoshocks.
I cant find a size either on the Hagon site or the interweb, anyone know the...
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Last post by Deadpool2 Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:27 am
We all know that one guy...
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ZRX61 »
Tue Feb 27, 2024 6:55 pm
someone needs to weld your toolbox shut has been the response to mechanical fuckery on FB & multiple forums for years...
Pic was originally...
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Last post by ZRX61 Sun Mar 10, 2024 5:51 pm
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Last post by katana Tue Mar 05, 2024 6:11 pm
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 katana Fri Feb 23, 2024 3:11 pm
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Last post by Silly Car Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:58 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 ZRX61 Tue Feb 20, 2024 3:52 pm
3 Favourite Things In Your Mancave?
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Yorick »
Sat Jan 13, 2024 1:37 pm
I've got a fully fitted Mancave and love it.
But these are the 3 things I use the most.
My Makita 18v tools. Fantastic quality and so easy to work...
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Last post by Count Steer Sat Feb 17, 2024 8:36 am
Brake Fluid??
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Yorick »
Fri Feb 02, 2024 4:45 pm
Just wondering how much brake fluid will be in the front brake system on the GSXR1000?
Want to flush it with Dot 5.1 but when will I know it's all...
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Last post by Mr Nozzle Fri Feb 02, 2024 7:21 pm
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