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by xxxrated
Sat Jan 14, 2006 9:09 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Michelin Pilot Power
Replies: 21
Views: 1860

according to this months superbike magazine the 5 best new road tyres tyres are: michelin pilot power avon viper sport continental sport attack dunlop qualifier metzler sportec m3 all worth a look imo but i recvkon im going to be trying the conti sport attacks next. had good ratings and the tread la...
by xxxrated
Fri Jan 13, 2006 11:44 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: first ever bike!!
Replies: 30
Views: 2943

why do all the old bikes have pedles on??
by xxxrated
Fri Jan 13, 2006 8:56 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: first ever bike!!
Replies: 30
Views: 2943

my first bike, you can tell who the oldies are on the forum :wink:

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by xxxrated
Tue Jan 10, 2006 9:16 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Cleaning engine block
Replies: 1
Views: 374

autosol and some very fine grade wet and dry
by xxxrated
Mon Jan 09, 2006 3:40 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Knock sound
Replies: 9
Views: 1567

found out today what the problem is, the carbs need balancing. going to get it done next week hopefully so ill post up and tell you if its what caused the problem but im pretty sure it is
by xxxrated
Mon Jan 09, 2006 3:38 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: polishing
Replies: 10
Views: 816

mines been fine so far and i only use autosol, i use the bike everyday aswell. i wouldnt mind trying something on it tbh but just havent got round to it. once a week with the autosol seems to be doing the trick
by xxxrated
Fri Jan 06, 2006 9:12 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: day from hell
Replies: 4
Views: 452

day from hell

i write this post for my bike club forum but thought id chuck it on here as its relevant sort of: why the **** have good things always gotta be followed by bad things, and i mean always. i missed sundays rideout because i was feeling like sh1t and spewing up so i didnt go. so i decided to go for a s...
by xxxrated
Fri Jan 06, 2006 10:35 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: luggage rack help
Replies: 4
Views: 190

very helpful, i take it if a rentec 1 cant withstand a set of waterproofs its got no chance with a minimoto, ill have a agnder and see if i can find a givi 1 going cheap. cheers
by xxxrated
Thu Jan 05, 2006 11:39 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: luggage rack help
Replies: 4
Views: 190

luggage rack help

hi all, im looking for a luggage rack for my storm, something along the lines of this - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/luggage-rack_W0QQitemZ8027477213QQcategoryZ10460QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem i sold my last minimoto because i couldnt get it to tracks but now i have a bike i want to get another 1. do they do a ra...
by xxxrated
Thu Jan 05, 2006 11:34 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Knock sound
Replies: 9
Views: 1567

mine does that every now and again, normally just before it cuts out. i was told by a mechanice its nothing serious on these bikes but i cant remember the reason why. ill have to go down and ask him again
by xxxrated
Thu Jan 05, 2006 11:31 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: polishing
Replies: 10
Views: 816

alright mate, havent been on in a while so havent seen this message. you can use a polishing kit but it will take you all year, keep the polishing kit for the final touches. what you need is wet and dry and lots of it. im not sure how much protection is on the swingarm but i done my frame and it was...
by xxxrated
Thu Dec 15, 2005 4:58 pm
Forum: The Workshop Knowledgebase
Topic: Regulator / Rectifier Modification
Replies: 78
Views: 80312

the place i bought it from said theyll do it for free but they said they would only use a honda part so would the best thing to do is take the honda 1 off chuck it on ebay and purchase a yamaha 1???
by xxxrated
Tue Dec 13, 2005 8:32 pm
Forum: The Workshop Knowledgebase
Topic: Regulator / Rectifier Modification
Replies: 78
Views: 80312

Sorry to hear the bad news xxxrated mate, in most cases only your battery gets fried! Fingers crossed. :? yep got it checked out today, thank god its only the battery. i think i will be following ur guide to fit a new rectifier though. can you just confirm for me if the R6 and R1 use the same recti...
by xxxrated
Mon Dec 12, 2005 9:17 pm
Forum: The Workshop Knowledgebase
Topic: Regulator / Rectifier Modification
Replies: 78
Views: 80312

tis spookie. i know some1 up there dont like me. just hope i havent fried any of the loom 8O
by xxxrated
Mon Dec 12, 2005 8:33 pm
Forum: The Workshop Knowledgebase
Topic: Regulator / Rectifier Modification
Replies: 78
Views: 80312

this is nuts. i was reading this last night thinking baaaahhhh it wont happen to my bike and what do u think happened today about 50 miles from home