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Last post by weeksy
Sun Feb 01, 2026 10:53 am
Strange rear suspension units
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iansoady »
Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:13 pm
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I'v just bought a bike (BSA Starfire running gear, Suzuki DRZ 400 engine) and am a bit confused by the rear suspension units. They have a label but...
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Last post by mangocrazy
Wed Mar 27, 2024 3:19 pm
Squeaky Brakes?
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Yorick »
Mon Mar 18, 2024 5:11 pm
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Just put the Accossata master cylinder on (eventually) and have to take off both calipers to bleed properly. Like a prat I forgot to put something...
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Last post by Horse
Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:33 pm
FFS...
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Dodgy69 »
Sat Mar 09, 2024 4:29 pm
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Time for a quick oil and filter for the MT. First 2 had been done at dealer for warranty bollox. Off with the sump plug and oil in container, sorted....
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Last post by Supermofo
Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:51 am
Hagen c spanner size?
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Deadpool2 »
Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:00 pm
The ones in my toolkit are too big as they are for Honda monoshocks.
I cant find a size either on the Hagon site or the interweb, anyone know the...
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Last post by Deadpool2
Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:27 am
We all know that one guy...
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ZRX61 »
Tue Feb 27, 2024 6:55 pm
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"someone needs to weld your toolbox shut" has been the response to mechanical fuckery on FB & multiple forums for years...
Pic was originally posted...
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Last post by ZRX61
Sun Mar 10, 2024 5:51 pm
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Last post by katana
Tue Mar 05, 2024 6:11 pm
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Last post by Silly Car
Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:58 pm
3 Favourite Things In Your Mancave?
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Yorick »
Sat Jan 13, 2024 1:37 pm
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I've got a fully fitted Mancave and love it.
But these are the 3 things I use the most.
My Makita 18v tools. Fantastic quality and so easy to work...
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Last post by Count Steer
Sat Feb 17, 2024 8:36 am
Brake Fluid??
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Yorick »
Fri Feb 02, 2024 4:45 pm
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Just wondering how much brake fluid will be in the front brake system on the GSXR1000?
Want to flush it with Dot 5.1 but when will I know it's all...
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Last post by Mr Nozzle
Fri Feb 02, 2024 7:21 pm
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Last post by katana
Thu Feb 01, 2024 6:13 pm
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Last post by katana
Wed Jan 24, 2024 9:05 pm
Impact Wrench
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Skub »
Wed Jan 10, 2024 3:31 pm
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I have an impact driver shaped hole in my life,so what do the hive mind recommend with ample torque for rattling off things like stubborn front...
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Last post by Count Steer
Wed Jan 24, 2024 7:48 am
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Last post by dern
Tue Jan 16, 2024 11:44 am
Fuel pipe unclipped itself!
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Demannu »
Sat Jan 13, 2024 12:54 pm
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Yammie has a positive engagement QR clip on the fuel line from the tank.
Last time I took the tank off was Sept/Oct to fit the brake pipes. Done a...
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Last post by mangocrazy
Mon Jan 15, 2024 11:14 pm
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Last post by mangocrazy
Wed Jan 10, 2024 2:01 pm
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Last post by katana
Tue Jan 09, 2024 6:22 pm
Anyone used 5w30 fork oil?
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katana »
Tue Jan 02, 2024 5:27 pm
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Hello,
Have seen that halfords sell 5w30 fork oil, and wondering if anyone had used 5w30 in their forks.
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Last post by Demannu
Mon Jan 08, 2024 11:56 am
Is your garage your happy place?
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weeksy »
Sun Dec 17, 2023 8:19 pm
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Mine most definitely is, I spend plenty of time in there. Today was 4 hours doing little jobs, niggly things on MTB and then another hour or so on...
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Last post by v8-powered
Fri Dec 29, 2023 11:06 am
Valve clearances time vs miles?
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dern »
Thu Dec 21, 2023 1:25 pm
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My assumption is that valve clearances don’t change over time, just miles. Is that correct? The bike I just bought has the valve clearances and...
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Last post by Mr. Dazzle
Fri Dec 22, 2023 6:05 pm
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Last post by mangocrazy
Tue Dec 19, 2023 10:49 pm
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Last post by Horse
Thu Dec 14, 2023 4:31 pm
Battery replacement needed?
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BBB »
Wed Dec 06, 2023 12:41 pm
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Got the zx6r battery on the optimate and it's pulling the full 0.8A for the last couple of days with no testing or cycling.
Off the charger voltage...
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Last post by wull
Tue Dec 12, 2023 9:20 pm
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Last post by Dodgy69
Fri Dec 01, 2023 11:02 am
Exhaust stud removal - BMW R1150GSA
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Searchguru »
Mon Oct 09, 2023 12:48 pm
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A fellow user of a cycling forum said I should come here to ask this question. They go by the name of Katana here.
My first post is a question so...
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Last post by Searchguru
Thu Nov 30, 2023 4:13 pm
Carburettor chooning
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Skub »
Thu Nov 30, 2023 1:34 pm
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I dunno whether to laugh or admire the idea. :lol:
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Last post by Le_Fromage_Grande
Thu Nov 30, 2023 3:19 pm
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