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drewpy

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  1. drewpy posted a post in a topic in General
    Tommy called round tonight. He wanted to balance the carbs on his XJR It took longer to take the tank off than balance the carbs, although I have done it quite a few times. Anyway, we went out for a little bimble to Lymn Dam just coz it was a nice evening and we could next time you see these together will be in Spain, 4 weeks to go woo hoo
  2. drewpy replied to Ginger tom's post in a topic in The Bar
    that's a huge piston, whats the rev range on the new engine? looking good though
  3. drewpy replied to Steve1504's post in a topic in New Members Welcome Area
    Steve
  4. drewpy replied to wild foamy's post in a topic in The Bar
    my front forks don't charge the battery either
  5. its his birthday today too
  6. drewpy replied to Simon46's post in a topic in General
    nasty, but you came away from stepping hill alive? well done apart from hyperbolic chamber and plenty of glucosamine nothing else really
  7. drewpy replied to Ginger tom's post in a topic in New Members Welcome Area
    Tom
  8. Kev's around, I think he's had some personal issues to sort and his Tank is being repainted (sherman, wrong olive drab)
  9. here's the photo's, unless they go back to the old format, there's no point in going. I also noted there were a lot less classic bikes this year, mostly track bikes painted on waiting to go on the track Oil can
  10. drewpy replied to small paul's post in a topic in Yamaha Workshop
    checked your air filter for flow? the mix screw turned out richens the mix. when did you last check ignition timing and checked contact gap/dwell?
  11. try the air beds from decathlon I got one which weighs 1.5 lb and about the size of my hand. dead comfy too
  12. Jason Killed it with his allergies
  13. be careful, not all cables can be oiled as some have a silicone lining and oil will swell them with dire results.
  14. sounds like a plan mate. leave McD's at 9 so may come a little earlier for a coffee. pikkies were good last year and it all went to charity
  15. 28 front and 30 rear on the FZ600. it also differs on each track. depends how twisty etc
  16. drewpy replied to Number14's post in a topic in New Members Welcome Area
    inn
  17. you mean around the cable nipple? yes leave it on, its nylon and very hard wearing and acts like a bearing between soft alloy and the brass nipple
  18. drewpy replied to marikmarkham's post in a topic in Yamaha Workshop
    fowlers parts online have fiches
  19. this is new members welcome NOT workshop section. please post in the relevant section
  20. drewpy replied to Vlady's post in a topic in New Members Welcome Area
    Vlad
  21. drewpy replied to Cynic's post in a topic in The Bar
    nice one, not cheap hard luggage. took me a while to find mine at a decent enough price.
  22. drewpy replied to meatloaf's post in a topic in General
    ace write up, now really looking forward to Spain. Hopefully my panniers and engine bars will save me if I tumble.
  23. drewpy replied to Tommy xs's post in a topic in The Bar
    get a merino wool base layer next, they keep you cool in summer and warm in winter
  24. drewpy replied to Tommy xs's post in a topic in The Bar
    I think they will be annoying after and hour in the saddle