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  1. 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. that's a huge piston, whats the rev range on the new engine? looking good though
  3. my front forks don't charge the battery either
  4. drewpy

    Broken foot

    nasty, but you came away from stepping hill alive? well done apart from hyperbolic chamber and plenty of glucosamine nothing else really
  5. Kev's around, I think he's had some personal issues to sort and his Tank is being repainted (sherman, wrong olive drab)
  6. 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
  7. 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?
  8. try the air beds from decathlon I got one which weighs 1.5 lb and about the size of my hand. dead comfy too
  9. be careful, not all cables can be oiled as some have a silicone lining and oil will swell them with dire results.
  10. 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
  11. 28 front and 30 rear on the FZ600. it also differs on each track. depends how twisty etc
  12. 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
  13. fowlers parts online have fiches
  14. this is new members welcome NOT workshop section. please post in the relevant section
  15. drewpy

    Result

    nice one, not cheap hard luggage. took me a while to find mine at a decent enough price.
  16. ace write up, now really looking forward to Spain. Hopefully my panniers and engine bars will save me if I tumble.
  17. drewpy

    Cool summer

    get a merino wool base layer next, they keep you cool in summer and warm in winter
  18. drewpy

    Cool summer

    I think they will be annoying after and hour in the saddle
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