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drewpy

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  1. drewpy replied to DirtyDT's post in a topic in Projects
    when you say you damaged the tophats, were they peened over? just get a local engineering firm to ream them out. I had to with the first lot of bronze bushes, the second lot i used the threaded bar.
  2. drewpy replied to Grouch's post in a topic in Yamaha Workshop
    they are probably those well nuts, those little rubber thingy's yep, looks like they are. I'd drill the head off and pop 'em. http://www.oemmotorparts.com/oem5.asp?M=Yamaha&T=XT%20R%20%20125&Y=2006&L=YA-XT-R-125-2&O=FRONT%20BODY&F=YA-XT-R-125-2_AS&L2=YA-XT-R-125-2_AS
  3. drewpy posted a post in a topic in Yamaha Workshop
    Anyone used these guys based in Oxford? http://www.zircotec.com/page/--custom-bike-applications/163
  4. drewpy replied to Grouch's post in a topic in The Bar
    must be the genes round your way. only seen a couple of twins round here and they seem well behaved and stick to the pavement
  5. interesting, and how much?
  6. drewpy replied to flyday58's post in a topic in Classics
    put an old pillow under it before it comes off.
  7. drewpy replied to barkwindjammer's post in a topic in The Bar
    I got in an accident with a Smart Car today and it was completely wrecked. My motorbike is fine though.
  8. i rebuilt an auto scooter with a fresh cylinder. the clutch bites at 5k revs so you have no choice on the engine speed TBH. good advice on tickover and letting it cool, re-torquing head. just don't let it under or over rev IMHO.
  9. congrats on your fine purchase
  10. no Almaboobies?
  11. drewpy posted a post in a topic in Video Section
    bang bang, your dead
  12. drewpy posted a post in a topic in Video Section
    Some german bloke interviews beatbox legend beardyman and its rather good
  13. drewpy posted a post in a topic in Yamabyss
    to Merv, 21 again!
  14. drewpy replied to jamm5266's post in a topic in New Members Welcome Area
    Jerry Jerry Jerry!
  15. drewpy replied to up.yours's post in a topic in Classics
    bloody 'ell mate, life sucks sometimes! As Yazz would say... the only way is up!
  16. I believe he won the disco dancing competition, but he was only walking to the bar for another eggnog!
  17. drewpy replied to AndyDtr08's post in a topic in The Bar
    your supposed to check squish with a piece of solder from inside the spark plug. Not sure what the DT is supposed to be though
  18. drewpy replied to mervin's post in a topic in Yamabyss
    merci beaucoup!
  19. drewpy replied to Noise's post in a topic in Yamabyss
    here's your bleeding flag
  20. drewpy replied to mervin's post in a topic in Yamabyss
    no probs Kev cheers
  21. drewpy replied to up.yours's post in a topic in Classics
    I'd get a overhaul kit or a known good M/C. which ever way, strip it down first
  22. drewpy replied to mervin's post in a topic in Yamabyss
    I think its all over.....it is now
  23. to the YOC Jarrod
  24. and that's your regular ride to work? insane man! I couldn't do it, those lorries got me.
  25. I soaked the Gilera tank with white vinegar, shifts any rust and leaves a clean tank inside. Just put some light oil inside and swish around to protect it afterwards