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Cheers Drewpy,That's the one been racking my brains trying to remember it,try and find it on catchup

I saw something in the tv listings a few weeks ago about a one off bike race on ice, anyone remember what it was called. Thanks Dave

Thanks again guys for all your input, still confused as to what the #sign means ,gone with 130cc seems about right,

Thanks guys ,still don't understand what the # sign meens

Hi guys ,I am changing the fork seals on a neighbours scooter the handbook says amount of fork oil is 130cm# anyone know what this means, thanks

One thing to check on the 535 is the exhaust system if it is the original system there is a large collector box right underneath the bike these tend to rot .expensive to replace!

Joined the virago star owners club 17 years ago lots of ride outs, rallies ,meetings etc worth a look if that's the sort of thing you want

Hi Jane ,I also live in Bedford, 125 Virago is a rare bike so is the 250 ,maybe look for a 535 a lot more common. Dave

Thanks Cynic and Blackhat .sorry I didn't reply earlier trouble logging on, Dave

Hi Julesharry I would be very interested in the Zephyr Ive been looking for a project only thing is I couldn't collect for a couple of weeks Thanks Dave

Hi al,l neighbour of mine has just got an old Aprilia scooter he has drained the oil then consulted the manual to find how much to put back in, the manual says 1100cm# any one know what this means ,Ime completely stumped. Dave

Hi all thanks for the replies,I used a rust cure the first time{,its some sort of acid that turn the rust black ] thought this was the reason the ht paint didn't last second time just paint on bare metal .think I might try BBQ paint see how it goes.

Hi all not sure if this is the right place for this please move if not. I have got myself an old twist and go to keep the miles down on the Midnight star ,the problem I have is the header pipe is starting to corrode ,I have tried to protect it by removing the loose rust and painting it with high temperature paint I have done this twice now and both times the paint has burnt off in a matter of days . The paint I used is Halfords own brand, am I doing something wrong ,Ive tried increasing the temperature gradually but it still burns of ,is there a better brand or is a downpipe just to hot for any paint. any suggestions appreciated . Cheers Dave

I have a Bridgestone on the rear of my 1300 its just coming up to 8500 miles and has 2mm left .As for them being plentiful it took my local dealer five weeks to get one Bridgestone bring them into the country in small batches so order it sooner rather than later. Ive heard good reports on the Michelin commander might be worth checking them out, as for mixing tyres my advice is don't

I used to have a 1992 model it had a small fuel tank on the left side under the seat behind the side panel I think this could be the sub tank assembly it was basicly a reserve tank