Tips, tricks, questions and answers to tech questions
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Last post by weeksy
Sun Feb 01, 2026 10:53 am
Clutch not fully disengaging - any ideas?,
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mel »
Mon Oct 28, 2024 12:46 am
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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
BMW K100 starter motor won’t stop turning
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Gregor »
Mon Oct 28, 2024 5:52 pm
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Went to start the K yesterday and it would only turn the starter slowly and wouldn’t fire up, not been used for a couple months so battery was not...
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Last post by Le_Fromage_Grande
Tue Nov 05, 2024 9:05 pm
And for a change....an artic cat 350
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Sadlonelygit »
Wed Oct 30, 2024 5:20 pm
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Never worked on an 'murcan quad before.
Used to work for the H in a quad dealership, so know my way around them generally.(Yes I know big H build...
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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
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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
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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
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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
Electronics - partly-lit LEDs?
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A_morti »
Sat Oct 12, 2024 4:54 pm
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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 light...
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Last post by Mr. Dazzle
Wed Oct 16, 2024 12:23 pm
Ignition Coils
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Beancounter »
Mon Oct 14, 2024 12:02 pm
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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
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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
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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
Honda CBR650r sticky ignition barrel
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formula400 »
Wed Oct 02, 2024 6:25 pm
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Right, the 2022 cbr650r has a sticky barrel, I out the key in and it’s hard to turn it.
It happened 4/5 months ago as well
I blasted it with WD-50...
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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
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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
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BartonBKing »
Sun Jan 14, 2024 2:39 pm
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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
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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
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Nobby »
Wed Oct 02, 2024 12:17 am
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…..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....
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Mr. Dazzle »
Tue Oct 01, 2024 3:22 pm
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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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Last post by Sadlonelygit
Sun Sep 29, 2024 7:10 pm
Need Help With a Name.
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Yorick »
Tue Sep 24, 2024 11:47 am
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I've got a (spur) lead from the battery so I can attach charger without undoing all the plastics etc.
I also had a small USB lead which also plugs...
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Last post by Mr. Dazzle
Tue Sep 24, 2024 1:16 pm
Proper Blown Fuse
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Yorick »
Mon Aug 26, 2024 10:40 am
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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 Yorick
Tue Sep 24, 2024 10:43 am
who's good at plastic welding ?
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weeksy »
Thu Sep 19, 2024 2:41 pm
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And fancies a little job on the lads MTB ?
Middle loop top bit has broken off.... I've bought a spare (well, a new one AND a spare... ) but would be...
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Last post by Mr. Dazzle
Sat Sep 21, 2024 10:36 am
Electrical Question.
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Yorick »
Tue Sep 17, 2024 12:11 pm
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A lass we know runs a donkey sanctuary and money is tight.
Last week she ran over her 25m cable lead reel thingy. Nothing works now. And doesn't wind...
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Last post by Yorick
Thu Sep 19, 2024 10:40 pm
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Sun Sep 15, 2024 7:01 pm
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