drewpy

thanks Gas, I assume that they can't be used as normal lamps then, even though that R1 had them and is road legal?

the cyl head gaskets and O rings will be different coz of the bore size drewps

great idea, I'll forward mine on! drewps

it keeps the exhaust gases hot in order to evacuate from the system usually used on enclosed race cars. BTW its called exhaust wrap

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thanks guys, would not not have know in a million years

went I want to the heaton park show this year ( in manchester), there was a wheelying school where they can teach you stuff like that in a safe (ish) environment!!

to the forum del

in the yamaha service manual cap resistance is 10K ohms

aye, got fed up of looking like a grandad much more macho now (or not!)

to the forum Devine I suppose standard 2 stroke tuning techniques, lightening the bike of all superfloues fittings and up grading suspension, tyres and brakes! its a matter of how far and how much you do yourself to keep the budget down! Personally I'd go for sticky rubber, progressive front springs with 15 - 20w oil (depending on body weight), rear hagon dampers, homemade rear sets, ace bars and better brake material. you can always go round corners flat out drewps

good basis for a cafe racer here are a few pickies to whet your appetite

saw these todsay at the toy run and was thinking of getting some for the flat tracker. can anyone shed some light on them (sic!) and where i can get them (or a link)

I used this link to do mine, I thin they will be 6 over (thats 6 spoke holes over to the next spoke fitted) http://www.instructables.com/id/Rebuilding-a-Spoked-Wheel-for-the-Royal-Enfield-Bu/ also used youtube... drewps

look like triumph nacelles, TBH most 50's brit bikes had those so i'd check out Equipe in rochdale or dragan motorcycles or Carrot cycles.

as always there are 2 thoughts as to what to do. TBH powder coating is great and so far mine has lasted really well and shines up nice with a plastic/vynl cleaner. the issue is if you cut it then the water can leach in and corrode under the coating ( i have touched up with blackpaint and you can't see and its kept the water out). Also it goes on thick so be prepared to trim caliper slides etc along with retapping threads. If you use a reputable powder coater they should seal all holes and threads. see www.triple-s.co.uk/ for info. painting is not so forgiving and will show up rust lumps etc and is more expensive. you can touch it up but i think it doesn't take knocks as well as powder coating. if powder coating get all the stuff done in one go as there can be slight differences in black between each supply of powder!! drewps

poss knackered battery which the heated grips supped all the juice. nothing for the ignition to use till it charged up again!

weather was great and nice to see OG there. Kev went but was fasionably late so we missed each other. anyways here are a few pictures OG tinseling up A rose between thorns the 3 amigos the final destination the oldest bikes there must have been at least 600 bikes there it was a shame that the police pulled out of any responsibity so we had to fend for ourselves and it fragmented the riding group. will do it next year though drewps

what time of year you thinking?

I defy you not to sway in your chair to this <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value=" name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

my 12 yr old son bought his own poppy with his dinner money, made me feel proud that did. we're marching this sunday to eccles cenotaph (scouts)

saw the blue peter exhibition at museum of film and photography in bradford, very good, not a lot on bleep and booster though (for those old enough to remember!) i must recommed a visit as you can do blue screen stuff and read the news via autoque. great animation floor as well drewps

RFS nice to have you on-board

have you checked tyre pressures? it could be moving slightly in the bead!!?? try deflating and reinflating, it might just need re-bedding in the rim!

buy that one!!