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Rattle guns
by
Trogladyte »
Tue Aug 17, 2021 2:02 pm
I've never used one, but am going to, as there are applications where I need one - notably removing and re-fitting clutch centre nuts, where you...
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Last post by mangocrazy Sat Nov 27, 2021 11:59 pm
Slipping clutch
by
Asian Boss »
Mon Nov 22, 2021 1:18 pm
The clutch on my XL200 slips occasionally when I give it a big handfull.
The cable is as slack as it will go so I guess some of the clutch needs...
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Last post by wull Wed Nov 24, 2021 9:34 pm
Torque app + Dongles
by
Jody »
Sun Nov 21, 2021 6:10 pm
Does anyone here have any experience with the torque app ?
I've got an ongoing issue with the ABS on my KTM690 and now the engine management light...
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Last post by KungFooBob Sun Nov 21, 2021 6:24 pm
What pressure gauge ?
by
weeksy »
Fri Jun 25, 2021 8:18 am
My pressure gauge seems rubbish doing the rear on the ZX6R and won't 'sit' right on it. Not sure if that's a fault of the valve, the user, or the...
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Last post by wull Thu Nov 11, 2021 5:30 am
2016 KTM690 ABS Fault diagnosis
by
Jody »
Sat Oct 23, 2021 12:44 pm
When I start my bike the dash tells me I have an ABS fault, the ABS light stays on for a short while too and I ride off into the distance :bblonde:...
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Last post by Supermofo Mon Nov 01, 2021 9:32 am
Brake fade + vibration = Baws!
by
wull »
Mon Oct 25, 2021 6:10 am
I have this annoying problem with the road bike. The bike is a 2009 GSXR 1000 which for the road the brakes were fine, I had the standard set up with...
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Last post by David Mon Oct 25, 2021 7:47 pm
Just Ducati things...
by
Hawkman »
Thu Sep 30, 2021 5:11 pm
Yes, I know that every bike make has it's foibles.
My latest discovery is that Ducati would very much like you to get your chain adjusted via the...
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Last post by dern Mon Oct 25, 2021 11:05 am
Tmax xp500 charging fault
by
Taipan »
Fri Oct 01, 2021 3:28 pm
The Tmax isn't charging. They are not exactly unknown for burning out reg/rectifiers. I got a supposedly good s/hand reg and chucked it on today but...
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Last post by Lutin Thu Oct 21, 2021 8:35 pm
Mending cracking headlight cowl?
by
Asian Boss »
Wed Oct 06, 2021 6:33 pm
The headlight cowl on the old XL is cracking. It was like this when I got it but I think it's getting worse.
I haven't investigated but I suspect...
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Last post by David Tue Oct 19, 2021 8:20 am
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Last post by Asian Boss Thu Oct 14, 2021 5:15 pm
Gsxr 1000 wheels
by
wull »
Mon Sep 13, 2021 5:26 am
Does anyone know for sure what years fit what years???? Fucks me off the vagueness online about it and all the conflicting bullshit that I hear. I’m...
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Last post by Yorick Mon Sep 13, 2021 6:51 pm
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Last post by mikeycee Mon Sep 13, 2021 6:09 pm
Wheeler dealers is back
by
weeksy »
Tue Sep 07, 2021 4:36 am
Without Ant though who seems to now be carving his own career out...
We've got Elvis i think... Not watched it yet, but likely to do so.
Much...
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Last post by iansoady Thu Sep 09, 2021 10:24 am
Gearbox Oil.
by
Yorick »
Thu Sep 02, 2021 11:34 pm
Just has one of them brain fade moments and forgot what I've been using last 40 years :obscene-birdiedoublered:
I think when I was racing I put any...
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Last post by KungFooBob Mon Sep 06, 2021 2:00 pm
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Last post by David Sun Sep 05, 2021 8:52 pm
Carburettors
by
Rockburner »
Fri Sep 03, 2021 2:41 pm
If you ever felt that you lacked an understanding of how they work, you could do worse than watch this:
Yes, it's american, yes the guy claims to...
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Last post by Skub Sun Sep 05, 2021 8:09 pm
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Last post by Druid Sat Aug 28, 2021 8:05 pm
Spacers/ M10 bolts with large heads
by
Deadpool2 »
Thu Aug 26, 2021 10:02 am
On my bike project thread I (well Steve fitted a centre stand). Unfortunately turns out the stand bolts are about 2mm too high causing the stand to...
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Last post by Deadpool2 Fri Aug 27, 2021 6:03 pm
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Last post by Skub Sun Aug 22, 2021 3:31 pm
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Last post by Mr. Dazzle Tue Aug 10, 2021 10:42 am
Van steering shimmy
by
Screwdriver »
Sat Jul 31, 2021 12:53 pm
So I am borrowing a van and it had a serious shimmy. The steering wheel got the shakes at around 55-60mph and you really had to hang onto it. Had the...
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Last post by porter_jamie Fri Aug 06, 2021 12:36 pm
Engine oil and service intervals.
by
Skub »
Tue Aug 03, 2021 9:57 am
Where do you sit on this one?
Firstly,do you have a preferred lube brand,do you favour mineral,semi or fully synthetic and secondly do you change...
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Last post by mikeycee Fri Aug 06, 2021 4:04 am
Radiator repair or replacement
by
BBB »
Mon Jul 26, 2021 11:42 am
The fins on my rad are very squashed so not cooling as well as they could. It's a 99 zx6r so no spring chicken. I've yet to try opening them up so...
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Last post by BBB Wed Aug 04, 2021 9:16 pm
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Last post by Rockburner Mon Jul 26, 2021 12:16 pm
Sparkplug, whaddya reckon caused this?
by
Gregor »
Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:36 pm
I’ve never seen a plug with an ashy deposit like this in just one specific area.
Anyone seen this before and know what the cause might be?
Yamaha...
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Last post by cheb Sun Jul 25, 2021 8:13 am
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