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« on: 07 May 2013, 10:38:25 pm »
Mine looked just like that 2 years ago when I first changed the coolant after my first servicing. I put it down to not being changed EVER in the 10+ years the bikes been around. Coolant just changed. This time the waste looked much better - no 'oil' etc. Could be wrong though! 
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« on: 30 April 2013, 07:33:11 pm »
"You're not bleeding except for that arm... No - keep it down!"
WTF?!?!? Any 1st aider will tell you that you elevate bleeding...
Also - who the f*ck let him get up!??!?!? An impact like that and the fall to the ground is a TOTAL candidate for neck/back injuries... Best off keeping him where he was until paramedics checked him out.
Oh - and before I forget. Twat of a biker.
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« on: 09 April 2013, 10:17:17 pm »
Not knowing a lot about this sort of thing - but what's the point or replacing them???
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« on: 05 April 2013, 09:46:45 pm »
130 with hastings direct premium - includes leather cover - happy with that considering bennetts wanted to quote me 191 for less cover...
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« on: 04 April 2013, 09:48:41 pm »
Wind has blown mine over in front of my eyes... But parked up on a gravel drive.
I ditch the cover when the weather looks grim now - which kinda defeats the point...
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« on: 02 April 2013, 10:47:57 am »
Ah.... the Haynes manual says otherwise - but I guess that is overkill?
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« on: 01 April 2013, 09:11:40 pm »
Hi all,
I tried to adjust the slack of the cable at the engine end this weekend, but my offset ring spanners were not offset enough to get a good hold on the locking nut...
Any one had this issue before? What do people use here?
Cheers,
EdC
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« on: 26 March 2013, 08:40:12 pm »
Well done noggy!
I did my first oil change last year. But without being able to get a torque wrench on it i fooked up and stripped the thread... fortunately I was putting in one of those shitty magnetic sump plugs and was able to put the old plug back in (albeit VERY carefully!).
At the same time I changed spark plugs, coolant, air filter and brake fluid. If you can do the oil then you can definately do all the rest!
Good luck!
EdC
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« on: 06 March 2013, 10:34:34 pm »
Ditto the above!
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« on: 06 March 2013, 10:31:55 pm »
So what's the deal with seals?!?
Yamaha ones work out at sh1t loads. Can rubber rings really be that expensive????
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« on: 03 March 2013, 09:47:46 pm »
Went to my first ROSPA meeting today - a nice blast round some Cambridgeshire villages in the cool morning air! Even thought a short run of ~30miles it left me with a big grin! 
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« on: 03 February 2013, 03:11:49 pm »
Snapper - wheel fit i assume What did you think of them? the last time I got a pair of tyres I used a place on the A10
I think it was between Cambridge and ely they were the cheapest at the time by far , cheaper than buying loose tyres and then have them fitted even
plus it was a ride in ride out service If I could remmebet the name I would recomend them
but a lot of it is where you are and what you want , which tyres what service ect
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« on: 20 September 2012, 12:15:04 pm »
I agree with AideR. Chain wears to the sprocket and the sprocket to the chain. Replace as a set. Front and rear.
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« on: 20 September 2012, 12:11:50 pm »
Sadly DryRob - I had already invested before finding this site! But to be honest, I've 'wasted' more than 15 quid on far less valuable things! 
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« on: 20 September 2012, 12:10:09 pm »
Geniune seals... my garage quoted me ~120 for the front calipers alone!!! OEM parts ~30 for the same things.
Not bought any yet. How much did you pay for the originals and where from???
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« on: 19 September 2012, 10:28:38 pm »
Could it also be the valves? Not an expert mechanic in any respect I have to add!
I think that if the valve shims need changing then it can give a little rattle once cold. Once they warm up and expand to fill the void then they shut up - hence that's why valve checks need to be done on a stone cold engine.
Experts - please feel free to tell me that's crap!
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« on: 19 September 2012, 10:22:29 pm »
Not wanting to sound like I'm taking the piss but... Haynes manual???
I guess if you're scratching around for the air filter you'll want to do more too.
Best 10-15 quid I've spent. Saved me shed loads.
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« on: 23 July 2012, 08:22:02 pm »
Only done it the once - with a morgan carbtune. And it was pain free (ish) other than finding the screws. Can recommend.
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« on: 21 June 2012, 09:30:50 pm »
Bought an Oxford X40 at the Peterborough BMF for 20quid. RRP - 130ish. 
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« on: 07 June 2012, 12:05:58 pm »
So - my comment is:
"If you can't get a socket onto it (which I found too) - how are you supposed to use a torque wrench to tighten to the recommended 43(?)mM???"
I guess you simply don't?
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« on: 29 May 2012, 11:42:28 am »
I tried to install one of the hein gerike magnetic sump plugs - couldn;t see how I could get a socket on there as the frame bars access - any comments on this welcomed!
Problem was that the thread was a lot shorter that the standard plug - and I sheared the thread almost instantly. Might have just been over eagerness on the first go at changing the oil - but I dunno. Ye be warned!
Luckily the standard plug being longer could still be threaded in and still holds oil back - otherwise...
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« on: 29 May 2012, 11:37:32 am »
Hi all,
My knowledge of bike mechanics is very much limited.
But on trying to fire the beast up, when I press and hold the starter button, I hear a click (presumeably the starter motor relay) - then nothing - rather than the click-click-vroom etc that I used to hear. Not sure if I can hear it turning over at all. Should I be able to? But if I use a bit of throttle the bike fires up.
Dodgy starter motor? Brushes need cleaning? Any suggestions welcomed!
EdC
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« on: 08 May 2012, 08:21:39 pm »
£270 including fitting/balance etc. plus got 25 cash back from michellin so 245.
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« on: 08 May 2012, 12:58:06 pm »
Just got some Road Pilot 3s.
What with the wet weather I've not really scrubbed them in yet - but they still offer confidence inspiring levels of grip.
As to the cost - yes - pricey. BUT for the odd 30quid for a pair in the scheme of things is good value for the wet grip that might save you from a spill which could cost lots worse....
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« on: 24 April 2012, 08:13:04 pm »
But it looks like ebay sellers has similar issues...
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