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Paddock stands, bike lifts etc.
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Mr. Dazzle »
Sun Nov 15, 2020 10:38 am
Whats the latest and greatest with these then?
I have a few jobs I need to do which involve suspending bikes to various degrees and I am not sure...
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Last post by Numnut Mon Jan 04, 2021 1:31 pm
Decided the ZRX11 needs a new battery....
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ZRX61 »
Sat Dec 19, 2020 7:56 pm
Goddamn aircraft mechanics making everything more bloody complicated that it needs be. Should have cut a zip tie at 45deg so I call myself an asshole...
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Last post by ZRX61 Sat Dec 19, 2020 7:56 pm
Tenere electrical problems
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Gregor »
Sat Nov 14, 2020 6:02 pm
Checking the bike over pre mot I found I had no main or high beam on the headlight.
Looked at the easy stuff first, new fuse, new bulb still no...
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Last post by David Fri Dec 11, 2020 7:50 pm
Lithium battery information
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Skub »
Wed Nov 25, 2020 6:15 pm
Lithium batteries are ever more common and possibly much improved.
I found this article from 'motorcycle.com' to be an interesting read,maybe biased...
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Last post by Luddite Wed Nov 25, 2020 9:42 pm
Leaking fuel need help!
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StuartP123 »
Sat Sep 26, 2020 8:27 am
I've got an 2006 honda cbr125r. This is my first bike and so only have the most basic knowledge of maintenance.
I was riding along and after...
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Last post by Bwana Fri Nov 13, 2020 5:36 pm
Steering head bearings
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Lutin »
Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:45 pm
Any hints or tips on changing the steering head bearings? Bike's a Honda Transalp 650, if you're interested (and even if you're not it's still a...
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Last post by Bwana Fri Nov 13, 2020 5:18 pm
Fluorescent to Led - Advice needed
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mikeycee »
Thu Nov 05, 2020 9:00 pm
Evening!
Hopefully an easy one for the collective mind....
With the dark, Wintery nights fast approaching and with a lot needing to be done in the...
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Last post by mikeycee Wed Nov 11, 2020 11:49 am
Dead VW Beetle 1.9 PD TDi
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Taipan »
Wed Nov 04, 2020 7:45 pm
I have a dead diesel Beetle on my drive. It cranks over but doesn't start? Back ground is, car has been running fine. My Sister drove it 30 miles....
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Last post by KungFooBob Thu Nov 05, 2020 6:00 pm
Quickshifters ? Yes, No, Maybe ?
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weeksy »
Wed Aug 26, 2020 2:16 pm
Every time Tricky rides the wifes ZX6R he loves it, but comes back in with
All it really needs is a quickshifter
I've had a few now and whilst i...
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Last post by Mr. Dazzle Sun Nov 01, 2020 4:48 pm
Number plate screws (car)
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Supermofo »
Mon Oct 26, 2020 11:45 am
Noticed my rear number plate was lose this morning when coming back from a walk. Took the screw out and although it had a plastic head looks like...
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Last post by Supermofo Wed Oct 28, 2020 9:05 am
Sealmate Sealbuddy
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The Spin Doctor »
Tue Oct 06, 2020 11:52 am
Has anyone used one of these things?
The idea is that you poke 'em down the forkleg, and run them around inside the seal, thus removing particles...
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Last post by ace llani Tue Oct 20, 2020 8:14 pm
Chinese radiator hose kits.
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singlesman »
Wed Oct 14, 2020 7:34 pm
Just wondering if anyone on here has tried them, if so, what their thoughts were on the quality and which supplier they used.
Quite varied reviews on...
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Last post by Big Pete Fri Oct 02, 2020 1:01 pm
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Last post by Bigyin Sat Sep 26, 2020 11:52 pm
engine oil
by
IOU0 »
Wed Sep 23, 2020 7:12 pm
Just bought some supermarket own brand fully synth (MA/MA2 API SL) for €6.99/2l.
Anyone think this a bad idea or if it is rated as stated, then its...
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Last post by maccecht Sat Sep 26, 2020 4:36 pm
Heated grips have stopped working
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formula400 »
Mon Aug 31, 2020 1:18 am
right my 2013 street triple R 675 heated grips have stopped working. there official triumph ones, any idea how to trouble shoot, fuse (where is the...
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Last post by formula400 Tue Sep 15, 2020 3:49 pm
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Last post by The Spin Doctor Mon Sep 14, 2020 8:46 pm
Curse of the Triumph charging system
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v8-powered »
Wed Sep 02, 2020 6:27 am
My ST1050 decided it didn't fancy starting yesterday morning so assuming it was the first cool morning getting to the battery I dropped a new one in....
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Last post by v8-powered Sat Sep 05, 2020 9:11 pm
Cold Bluing
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MrLongbeard »
Sun Mar 15, 2020 6:11 pm
Anyone done it, got any does n don'ts?
Think I'm gonna give it a whirl on my radiator guard instead of buying a can of rattle black.
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Last post by Cousin Jack Thu Aug 27, 2020 2:27 pm
Leaking carb on 125cc pitbike
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Peterk »
Mon Jul 27, 2020 9:43 am
Fuel was leaking out the overflow tube. I took the carb apart and cleaned the float chamber. The float appeared to be working Ok. I put everything...
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Last post by Peterk Thu Aug 27, 2020 9:48 am
Exhaust Blowing !!!!
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Yorick »
Wed Jul 22, 2020 3:18 pm
2017 Beta X-Trainer.
A while ago I had the exhaust header repaired as it had been bashed a few times on rocks and was squashed. They had to cut and...
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