We decided to get the bikes ridden yesterday, to get them warmed through, batteries charged, etc, on what will almost certainly be our last opportunity to ride on dry roads before we head off to Florida for a fortnight on Wednesday. We rode the six or so miles to get them fuelled up, and then had to decide whether to turn for home - it was still quite cold and the roads were busy - or to press on to Fowlers, our usual dealers, a further 15 or so miles. We decided to press on to Fowlers, and when we got there we discovered that this weekend they have 20% off all Arai helmets. This was good timing, as my mum always gives us £500 for Christmas, to buy something we really want, and we'd already decided to invest in some new helmets. With the 20% off we were able to get the helmets we really wanted, a Black Frost Axces for Andy and a Chaser V in the Pride scheme for me. We then pondered on whether to stop for a bite to eat in their cafe, but decided to head straight home. We got home and parked up the bikes, and less than 20 minutes later it poured down with rain.

All in all a successful day.

Bought as spare no longer neaded , radio out wire is cut of but otherwise works fine , Electronic unit only no head sets £25 inc postage

I remember that a few years ago there was a track day organised where the Fazers had the whole track for the day but can't remember the name of said track, and now the old sites have been sent to the abys I wondered if any of the older ones on the site can remind me of the track name.
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The front light switch screw has sheered of, so im after another master cylinder. Cheers.

Been thinking for a while now and thought of asking here first. un

Anyone gone for the Solar Panels thing.

Any views or suggestions?
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Hi selling a shock off my gen 1 that was removed in its first year with only 1500 approx, coils in good working order and a set of used front indicators.  http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140628596036?s...500wt_1287     

Well my winter project the Xs400 has arrived and I am very pleased with it - thanks Rich - loads to do but no horrors. Was worried when Peter handed me the centrestand first - had visions of him handing me it if 30 different bits but that was the only bit that had fallen off.
First question is does anyone know or can anyone recommend a sonic cleaning place to get the carbs done?

Got a little solid fuel stove in the front room. Nice little thing - two settings: meltdown and inferno.

Anyhow, during one of the episodes when is went supernova, the grate that the fuel sits on seems to have a got a touch hotter that perhaps it should and has literally sagged.

I'm not sure if this is cast or wrought iron nor if it can be hit wiv a big hammer until back in shape again.

Anyone know?

Worried that it may shatter/snap if it's the wrong type of iron.

I could put a picture of the problem, but it's currently incandescent so I'll have to wait till it's cool enough to be touched by mere mortals again.

Considering i don't use my bike for commuting only a nice ride out now and then what would you recommend as the best Value against performance Pads i should fit.
My discs are ok within Haynes Manual Tolerance as measured with a Caliper.
I will replace the Brake Fluid as i don't know when it was last done and may replace the Seals if they look poor.
Do i really need new Brake lines or should the what look like originals be ok, is there a big improvement or is it just for looks?

I have a YBR125 that has stood for a few years since the last owner had a car/bike interface issue. I have rebuilt most of it now ready for my son when he turns 17 in just over a months time but I have a problem with the way it runs.

It will start on the button using the choke, and once it warms up (but not before) it will rev OK but it wont idle or start when off of choke.
Using the theory that it was running OK before the previous owner bent a few bits, I suspect that the carb settigns are OK and there would just be crud in the idle jet from where it has been standing. Unfortunately, despite cleaning the jets out with an air line, it still has the problem.