Bimbler

Hi Clarkgray, quick update re the breath kits, it is now no longer obligatory to carry any but is recommended. Seems weird but then when its one of Sarkozy's mates has a factory that makes..........breath-test kits all becomes clear.

From what I understand the law for the kits was scheduled for July last year but the 'period of grace' was extended to November due to supply problems, and I filched the triangle from my van when I sold it cos I had some auto-route riding to do, dont think its obligatory for two wheels. I bought the bike from a 'depôt vente' ie private sale but the bike was in the shop. After losing the bolts I returned to the dealer with my tale of woe and Michel the guv sourced 4 bolts for me fitted two (loctited) and put the other2 in my hand with a wry grin (Gratis but more to the point, not his responsibility) we stayed good buddies until he closed down last year, like a good few businesses round here.

Yep got just about the same myself no helmet cover ? and a 'petit clé anglais' (little adjustable)..... plus 2 front engine bolts!! reason being the one and only time I had a technical stop (embarrassing effd-up gearchange/overtake/chain jump sprocket maneouvre) after refitting the chain I checked her over and there they were...gone??????? Sure they were there that morning, definately a pre-ride check now. Oh yea nearly forgot the obligatory breath test kits (2)

Cheers John, I've looked into the power commander it looks a bit technical for me but will try and boff up a bit on it and see where I get. I cant believe how out of touch I am with the technical developments of bikes, need a degree of some sort nowadays before I start tinkering. Anyway, touch wood, the reliability factor is there now so I'll just enjoy the ride.

Just thought I'd pop in and say hi, I'm a bit new to this but I've had a look round and it all seems quite civilised. I've been around bikes since the late '60s my first real bike was a James 250 Sports Superswift and then moved on to Bonnies and a Triton and then the same old story marriage and all that, just the odd small commuting honda but nothing for a while. Anyway I recently got an XT 660 R and well I'm impressed. Its the most comfortable machine I've ridden and suits me perfect. Ive got a couple of questions if someone can answer or advise, First can anyone recommend a suitable replacement chain and sprocket kit nothing too fancy or pricey (ub 40) I'm no boy racer and occasionally do a bit of green laning. Secondly any advice on smoothing out a bit the "surging injector problem" at low revs I seem to remember reading something about that somewhere. Anyway any thoughts appreciated, cheers