mike1949

FBI does mine

I can't express in words what I'd do to change places with him.

Yes, I can get one at Wakefield Brush Co. But can get no response from them. They are on the webb but I'm wondering if they still exist? They can be obtained from the states but are very expensive. Thanks for everyones help, i will keep on trying.

Cheers xt600 I have tried them, maybe I should come clean, what I really need is an 18" square Wire brush.

Cheers Paul, but I've already tried them, They are nylon brushes, it has got to be wire.

I'm appealing to all you friendly bikers. I'm trying to locate a wire brush to sweep my(woodburner)chimney with. I've tried the Wakefield Brush Co. but get no response from them. Any leads will help. Thanks Mike

Blimey Cynic! They should never have got rid of horses, once they go wrong all you got to do is shoot it and get another one!

Hi Hicks, welcome to the forum. Your best bet is to invest in a Haynes manual(approx £20.00) They give you a step by step guide to everything you need to know about maintenance and servicing your bike.

Maybe it's my age, but I haven't a clue what you're on about.

I've been trying that for years with the missus, and believe me it doesn't work. Seriously though, don't you put something like copperslip between the shim and brake pad?

And were here to help you "noobs" If we can pass on any of our advice that's what this forum is all about, even at 60 I appreciate help from others whatever age, but it doesn't help when we get remarks from a tw@ (andy) that's only been on the forum for a dogwatch.

I don't know if this is the same problem as I had about a year ago on a different bike, but my front brakes kept binding after I applied them, the problem was solved by changing the brake fluid and piston seals,

Very unfair!! I'll help anybody out IF I KNOW THE ANSWER Were not all mechanics on the forum, it's usually from experience that we know the answer, but you need to view first though.

I had the same problem on my divvy. If you trace the elec cable from the starter button to where it goes into a block connector before going to starter relay the end of my cable was coroded at the block connector which is located under the rear rh fairing by the seat. Hope this helps.

First of all welcome to the forum. Secondly, slow down a bit. If you are going from a 125cc to a 900cc, think about it. Are you ready for the big leap? How old are you? Please believe me, experience does count. Please, don't be a Twat.

I love this Doctor! Q: Doctor, I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true? A: Your heart only good for so many beats, and that it.s true? ..don't waste on exercise. Everything wear out eventually. Speeding up heart not make you live longer; it like saying you extend life of car by driving faster. Want to live longer? Take nap. Q: Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables? A: You must grasp logistical efficiency. What does cow eat? Hay and corn. And what are these? Vegetables. So steak is nothing more than efficient mechanism of delivering vegetables to your system. Need grain? Eat chicken. Beef also good source of field grass (green leafy vegetable). And pork chop can give you 100% of recommended daily allowance of vegetable product. Ice Cream even better – everything Cow eats in one package! Q: Should I reduce my alcohol intake? A: No, not at all. Wine made from fruit. Brandy is distilled wine, that mean they take water out of fruity bit so you get even more of goodness that way. Beer also made of grain. All people who don’t drink unhappy – happy people live longer so drink more. Bottom up! Q: How can I calculate my body/fat ratio? A: Well, if you have body and you have fat, your ratio one to one. If you have two bodies, your ratio two to one, etc. Q: What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular exercise program? A: Can't think of single one, sorry. More people killed running on street than lying on couch. My philosophy is: No pain...good! Q: Aren't fried foods bad for you? A: YOU NOT LISTENING! Food are fried these day in vegetable oil. In fact, they permeated by it. How could getting more vegetable be bad for you?!? Q: Will sit-ups help prevent me from getting a little soft around the middle? A: Definitely not! When you exercise muscle, it get bigger. You should only be doing sit-up if you want bigger stomach. Q: What about food additives? A: You want to complain about something for free? If it added – must be better – like fuel additive! Q: Is chocolate bad for me? A: Are you crazy?!? HEL-LO-O!! Cocoa bean! Another vegetable! It best feel-good food around! Q: Is swimming good for your figure? A: If swimming good for your figure, explain whale to me.. Q: Is getting in shape important for my lifestyle? A: Hey! 'Round' a shape! Well, I hope this has cleared up any misconceptions you may have had about food and diets.

No, definitely not! In the past They have stopped our lorries when entering France and set light to them full of live sheep. The only way is solidarity which we do not have, if every vehicle that uses fuel boycotted one major refinery they would have to reduce prices at the pump and then I presume all others would follow. The only problem is, which I said in an earlier post, is that without fuel, as a nation we are totally fucked. "THE FRENCH WON'T BUY OUR LAMB, I WONT BUY THEIR LETTERS"

I can't remember how many years ago it was but when the petrol tanker drivers went on strike it nearly brought the country to a standstill. There was panic everywhere at the petrol pumps. Of all the strikes this country has had I think that has been the worst. I was even using my lawnmower petrol to top up the bike. What really sucks is when the strikers hurt the innocent public, Their problem has nothing to do with us but it is we that suffers! Going back even longer, I was working the pumps in the seventies when petrol was rationed to £2.00 per customer. There were nearly fights at the pumps by customers demanding more petrol. On a lighter side a lady driver pulled in and after filling her with £2.00 worth of petrol she asked me to check her oil, I pulled her dipstick out, wiped it with my rag and noticed that the oil was low so jokenly said "you need a longer dipstick" "Do you sell them?" she asked.

I was on a TWA airline flight from Bristol airport to Swindon county ground and the stewardess asked me if I would like a complimentary drink of TWA coffee."No thanks I said, but I wouldn't mind some TWA tea."

Golly Gosh Cynic, where on earth did you get this snippet of information from?

My 'very, very, friendly MOT man says he dosen't even check side lights, only main beam and dipped beam'

I think you need to be a bit more specific, when you press the starter button does it turn the engine over but not fire? If so it's not the battery. Or if you press the starter button do you just hear a click, then it could be the solenoid or wiring problems. When you say you have to boost it do you mean jump start it with with another battery or from a car battery whilst engine is running? In that case it is definatly the battery.

they are called Susan and Edwin I hope Susan is the one on top

Massachusetts. Worcester to be more specific. (USA) Notice there doesn't appear to be too many from the US here. Sorry Ryan, I should have realised. There is a Worcester in England (famous for it's secretive sauce.) When you explained that you are from Massachusetts it brought back memories of one of my favourite song from the Bee Gees. As for not being many Yanks on board, the forum is predominatly British, there are at least a couple of your fellow countrymen "Little Dave" from Nevada and "Yamahead" from Milwaukie. I hope some more will read this and introduce themselves to you. But anyway welcome to the forum.

Hello Ryan From whereabout are you from?