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erm,replys to stabilizers anyone.? my spellings going down the pan,sorry

how about a brolly,how would it work,on my bike

Hi All, I am new to this site and as you may work out, not very technically/mechanically knowledgable, however would appreciate any assistance you guys can give me. I have owned a Fazer 600 (2002 model) since October 06 and have recently stripped it down in order to give it some much needed TLC. Currently the frame etc is off for powder coating and I look forward to putting it back together when it comes back. I will need some to replace some parts though and wondered if I can get any info from you about this.... I will be needing various bolts from around the bike, as well as other more standard items such as filters and chain/sprocket set etc etc. I will also n…

Ive just bought a thundercat and being and old bastered I am having difficulty seeing the small numbers on the speedo. is there such a thing as a film that goes on the speedo lense to magnify them.

hey peeps, me again, come to pick your brains in regards to my slovak warhorse problems... basically ive narrowed down the charging problem to the alternator, more specifically the rotor, which is not magnetising as it should and therefore not generating the nescessary current to charge the battery... as i understand it the alternator rotor is not a permanent magnet, but it is an electromagnet which is magnetised using the vehicles battery, and this sems to be where my alternator is failing. now the question... Is it possible to run a cable directly from the battery to the alternator rotor to manually excite it so i can check for an output? of coa…

Topic title/description is self explanatory, but does anybody know of any mobile tyre fitters as it is very difficult, if not impossible to just pull into a bike dealers and get a tyre fitted unlike a car that can just arrive at at Kwik-fit etc and get four tyres done while you wait. If my mate BWJ can come up with a solution I will tell him the joke about Tupperware making brassiere's.

i have just joined today and am impressed with everything and everyone on this site i have recently passed my bike test and also did my advanced diamond test ,shortly after this i bought a 99 t reg yam r6 ( alot of bike ) i have been riding it to work and everyday it does something to surprise me . at work we have a large yard as to which is about 600 meters to the security lodge excelerating very hard i think i have had my first tank slappin session today my own fault was showing off but nether or less i am loving this machine i have a couple off questions though my bikes done 22800 miles is there owt i need to be getting checked owt rear sprockett is fine and the bike…

hey peeps, not long now until i can take my full test and ditch the DT for something with a bit more poke, but is it simply a case of doing the theory and then taking the practical test or is it similar to a car where you take loads of lessons before taking your test? - Steve

Just bought a cat and cant get used to it I think I need risers, where the heck can I get them from and are they any good. I need to sit up more.

Hi all, I've recently taken to the roads of Bedfordshire on my new yami, seen a good number of bikes up and down the A1, but other than the baldock services never really seen a stop-off for any of the local bikers. Anybody happen to live local known of any ride-outs etc? at present i go with my neighbour, him on his CBR600 me on my YZF-R125 (yes he does leave me behind on the A1!), but looking for any other riders in the area

Hi peeps. Quickie for those in Britain. Now the suns out, im taking the dog out on the bike (Not fair to put her through it when its raining) I carry her in my tank bag with the top folded back and her lead attached through the bag. Does anyone know of the legality of this.....just in case i get pulled....dont want to get smart with policeperson, but if you know the law better than her/him, it stands you in good stead. Thanx P

needed a hydraulic flixi-hose for the clutch on the van so tried a couple of the local car parts shops and was told it was only available from nissan. went to the dealer thinking its a genuine part so maybe 25-30 euro (£20+) he looked it up and came back with a price of 86 euro (about £70) for a length of hose about a foot long and a connection on each end, where the f*%k do they get these prices from???

This test only has one question, but it's a very important one. By giving an honest answer, you will discover where you stand morally. The test features an unlikely, completely fictional situation in which you will have to make a decision. Remember that your answer needs to be honest, yet spontaneous. Please scroll down slowly and give due consideration to each line. THE SITUATION: You are in England; York, to be specific. There is chaos all around you caused by a hurricane with severe flooding. This is a flood of biblical proportions. You are a photo-journalist working for a major newspaper and you're caught in the middle of this epic disaster. The situation is nea…

well just fited my tail tidy and wired it all up still wating on my mini indicators so fitted the stock ones for now, got the tidy for £10 on ebay and the light for £20 from motrax(very good light amazingly bright), also moded the number plate holder as it was 5cm to long for my small plate. main reson for doing this was to have a higer and brighter rear light sorry for poor pics will take some when the bike is clean and in the day light.... befor after it looks a hel of a lot better in the flesh and personaly i like it a lot more than the standard sticky out thing (wtf with that) also have new pegs coming some new carbo…

Hello All, Thought I would say hello as im new here. Im one of those awful people that only appear when theres a problem. Hope fully if all goes well I may be around for a while. I will leave it a few days before asking stupid questions. Hope everyone has a good weekend. craig

hi everyone wheres the cheapest place to get fork oil and what weight should i be using in the Jawa? (149kg) Regards Steve

Hey guys i cant seem to find a motorcycle specific rucksack with a decent capacity. I need a rucksack to pop my gym bits in but am just finding ridiculously overpriced bags. Any recommendations or advice? Thanx guys, Just ordered my R6, hopefully be here next week. Shabz

hey all this may sound really thick but i`m trying to take the flywheel of my tzr 125 and have no flywheel holding tool what can i use in place of this ?

Just back from this guys workshop, fascinating character, "very 'learn-ed' type you know", planning on trying this next spring, good 'alternative' to the 'carry on camping' camp sites that are dotted around the Bwitish Isles dear, for anyone thinking of a trip up to the 'wastelands' of Bonnie Ecosse - I would recommend this, WWW.redkiteyurts.com Note to self:: av been watching too much Ray Mears