Ryan09

I think people kept binning it on the swerve test because they used the front brake during the 'swerve' bit.. @Keiran, id recomend reading the page on the direct.gov site. Its boring but you will know where you stand, get it done before 2013 because its all changing again.

Oxford Rainex gets my vote. Not let a drop in yet and no corrosion either.

Depends if you want to go travelling, the bigger engine of a 1200 would be better, less strain etc. Most people tend to have big bikes purely because they can, i cant imagine many if any people riding an r1 to its potential on the road..

Have you looked to see if it will make your insurance any cheaper? Might be worth it.

I bet the car driver didnt even notice, they just carried on.

If it was the piston im sure it would start but just sound a bit rough.

How sensitive is really sensitive? If your neighbours cat jump on it would it go off? Iv been tempted to get an alarm myself for the r6, its pretty cool that it comes with an immobiliser as standard.

I know it might sound a bit obvious but im just checking. You dont use the choke to start it when the bikes warm do you?

Does it not start even with the choke on full?

Sounds like this

I dont think i could ever trust something like that lol if it doesnt work youre screwed. If youre caught with one you will also be screwed...

Maybe this is the bike where people heard a dt can hit 100mph..

Haha like an angry bee in a tin can is the best one.

dirty up your cover as well (within reason, dont go smearing shit all over it) so it looks less attractive, believe it or not it works.

Sorry about the sad news, i cant imagine how you must be feeling My thoughts are with you and your family

You could have ridden okay in one gear, my brothers cluctch lever snapped once leaving him in 1st gear for his journey home as he didnt know how to change gear without using the clutch. On a serious note though, youll be fine changing it, its a straight forward job.

I think youre thinking about almax chains? Some look reasonably priced and others expensive but if they do what they reckon it seems really worth it. Im planning on getting one soon when i can afford one . http://www.almax-sec...y-chains.co.uk/

Yep, the sound wont be as tinny though.

Awesome good to hear, hopefully itl be a good long term fix. First time iv seen someone attempt a repair on a part like this.

Haha enough said, adobe seem to own most things now days.

Im pretty sure the standard dtx and dt re have spouts on the cans.Google it.

wow, old school.

It may be its because the dep doesnt have a spout so the fumes arnt being directed whereas the standard one does and the one on your mito most likely did to. My bike gear always smelt of 2 stroke, i eventually got used to it.

Its a 2 stroke, its pretty unavoidable im afraid.

you gave it away, i was giving you a compliment on how realistic it was!