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great, thanks for the replies. i guess i will try welding it first even if its likely to snap. I'm surprised the beta roller extractor broke and I'm waiting to see if the seller will send me another- id so i have another chance if i cut down the aluminium around the stud hole a bit.. last resort wil...

so,been trying to install the new split flange i made up today on the front cylinder header. managed to get the old rotten flange off with a bit of elbow grease, a hammer, and a dremel. the studs snapped of pretty short when i attempted to remove the retaining nuts (as expected). i tried using a Bet...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-3-4-1-75-inch-Exhaust-Flange-Flat-Oval-Angle-Split-Repair-Replacement/112404356765?hash=item1a2bd25e9d:g:9G0AAOSwn-tZFJUb&vxp=mtr Yep they are available from the states but will set you back at least $32 with shipping, plus I prefer the look of them plain without the ...

so, after buggering around or ages i finally purchased 2 x 8mm thick mild steel 45mm bore exhaust ranges on eBay for £11.99. an afternoon and a few slit discs and a flap disc later i have a pair of split flanges. they aint as tidy as they could be but not bad for a cheap clamp on vice and old grinde...

A very tidy looking yellow one passed me in Hackney around 6pm.
I was working as a Dr bike mechanic (free roadside pushbike safety checks/repairs) last Monday eve when you nipped up pitfield road heading north.

Black and purple?
Could well of been me.
Hi mount exhausts and purple detailing on tank and plastics.
Does sound deep and loud but it's not so tidy when you look up close but is pretty sparkly at a quick glance!
I'm often working that way so unleashing up and down the A13 and round that area.

:Ball Kick: Was gonna make a pair of split flanges- my front one has totally flaked away now but just uneconomical with the price of 8mm SS and a holesaw and other bits needed to do a good job- oh for a plasma cutting rig. Plenty of options available for other size diameter pipes e.g https://m.ebay....

I bought a cheap eBay pair but they are pretty unmpressiv and dull.
Im gonna reinvest in a set of high lumin ones. Probably made by Cree or another well known brand..

Yep CBR1000xx brackbird stand. Bolts straight on & is longer than the std one. Only issue is the foot prong is a little stub making it very hard to locate with ya foot to put it down... No prob if your handy with a welder... https://i.imgur.com/tEcKzzp.jpg It just so happens that I have a BB st...

Hi all, Been absolutely loving the vtr this last month since sorting the forks, headset, suspension linkages, tyres, regulator, brakes, gear shifter, tps, exhaust mountings, etc etc.. She's just phenomenal fun and after a lot of initial uncertainty I now feel very attached to her.. what a beast! Any...

Back in the 80s, my friend had several weeks off work after an XR600 kicked back and ripped the ligaments in his ankle..and I can tell you with some degree of certainty, its impossible to bump start an SP1. Several of his tried doing this to my friends SP1 when the clutch lever fell off(yes, id hav...

Any ideas on this title. i live in hackney, london and its full of thieving little shites in hoods. yesterday i hopped on my old GPZ750 (the firestorm is in pieces again for work) only to find the ignition barrel and steering lock and top yolk all damaged and the wiring burnt out where some scumbags...

Just returned from little blast. RR finally gave out total after a history of overcharging for last few months (been riding with lights always on to keep volts below 14.5 as as possible but batteries has suffered). The failure led to the main 30a fuse blowing and me rapidly decelerating to side of r...

hi, need a rear brake caliper piston. having to spend so much on the firestorm i brought a few months back i just need to save every penny. my existing one is beyond servicing its so badly corroded but i would take a second hand one if serviceable and cheap and just by a set of seals for it. let me ...

Spacing the cans out is sometimes more difficult than it looks, due to the link pipes being at different angles each side. You often end up with asymmetrical heights, or asymmetrical spacings. Depends what cans and links you're running. Good luck! ay, its proving to be difficult. no idea what the l...