Fitting the needle roller bearing didn't go well . The length of studding plan failed. I'd left the bearing overnight in the freezer, which I was not totally happy about, but half expected it to drop in after heating the hub. Can't be sure how much stress I put on it trying to press it in, so have ordered a replacement to be on the safeside.

Maybe your daughter should give him the Spanish archer. No doubt then a lot less hassle all round.

Well and truly rinsed for £35...even the receptionist could do that in 5 mins with all the right tackle

I nearly walked out and left him with the bars. Apparently workshop time is £70 an hour, minimum charge half an hour. Should have asked first I suppose, but thought it was a 5 minute job and would be priced accordingly. Lesson learnt, for sure.

Been there, got the vice

If you have access to an engineering workshop, I believe the proper way is to predrill the bars before tapping them. My pal on the otherhand just wound the tap into the bar and it worked out fine. I paid for the workshop process to the tune of £35 . My pals bars cost him a pint in the pub.   Pretty sure the 1.5 x the tap size is the same as 16tpi, but stand to be corrected .

Yep, M16 at 16 tpi(threads per inch).

Stormbringer, thanks for suggesting this trip, really enjoyed it despite the mornings rain, which was expected, so everyone was suitably attired. Excellent turn out by the French despite the weather and fortunately the rain stopped well in time for racing. Hope you're happy with your FZ8 when you get it back.

Yep agree. The smaller front sprocket shortens chain life by lessening the radius it travels around, but it's the cheapest most instant fix. When it's chain change time I'd rather go 3 teeth on the back sprocket if lower gearing was needed.

A bloke who can't park. He's a disgrace .

Abba always discount them at the Peterborough Show, what used to be the BMF rally, but that's not until May sometime.

Hope he had a high enough withdrawal limit.

Only takes a card and 4 numbers.....job done.