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I hear quite a lot of people saying they never use the rear brake. To me that's such a waste of a useful control. Unless your rear wheel is off the ground it will help you slow down. You can use it to tighten your line without sitting the bike up. You can use it to dampen off/on throttle transition...

I'm actually almost pleased with this. When I fitted new studs and nuts I used a special high temperature anit-sieze (Depac metal free) and when ever I removed the nuts I re-applied it. It's white and you will notice it's still on the rear exhaust studs. Better check those as well. Sent from my SM-...

tony.mon wrote:You won't have damaged anything running it like that for a few minutes.

Brilliant, thanks. When I came off I actually thought someone hit me from behind. It was quite a shock.

Welcome Trev!

8541Hawk wrote:While the header is off here are a couple tips..... http://vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php ... 369381c564

Excellent, thank you for posting.

fabiostar wrote:most folk have problems getting those nuts to loosen

I've read that these studs often snap off. This was my first thought. It could have been a lot worse. [emoji120]

Welcome to the forum! If you are actually racing then you should be giving me advice. It's always a balance of satisfying the need to modify with the need to just start her up and ride. And you are so right, it's not thr bike that's holding me back but the skill of the rider. Some of the fast riders...

That's unusual! Generally those nuts seize up, rather than work loose, have they been undone in the last year or two? Are you missing both nuts? Do you still have the exhaust manifold clamp? (The flat flange bit which goes under the nuts). Probably worth ordering new manifold gaskets and perhaps th...

been following this thread with interest as I have an '05 VTR that I've recently converted to a track bike. My local track is Hidden Valley in Darwin, Australia and our biggest problem is coping with 35deg heat at our races. Anyway, all I've done to the old girl is put race fairings on, Carbonadi c...

Hi all, At Snetterton yesterday I was experiencing some exhaust pops on deceleration so I tightened the can end clamps thinking air was getting in at that point. I was partially right. As I just entered the back straight off came the from exhaust header! Fortunately I cruised up the straight and pul...

Can you post some pictures?

An overly lubed, dirty chain can throw up crud that can look a little like bits of rubber.

Managed to finally fix my healtech gear indicator. It was powered and seemed to be learning the gears but didn't learn past gear 1. Finally tried another connection block which was hidden within the plastic protector and it is now working perfectly. The instructions are not clear enough. Do not conn...

New owner is wanting a tribute decal. What say we give him one! 2835AF7F-D26A-4FBD-930A-9C00EB82A90F.jpeg My favorite photo of John. Maybe this, minus background, with John “Wicky” Hepburn and the year of birth to passing? I’ve talked to Ralf, he says about 5euros with a 30 count minimum. What say ...

New owner is wanting a tribute decal. What say we give him one! 2835AF7F-D26A-4FBD-930A-9C00EB82A90F.jpeg My favorite photo of John. Maybe this, minus background, with John “Wicky” Hepburn and the year of birth to passing? I’ve talked to Ralf, he says about 5euros with a 30 count minimum. What say ...

freeridenick wrote:

gilson wrote:Or does anyone have any experience with a phone app?

I'll try Track Addict at Snetterton on Tuesday.

I've got a Starlane one I'm thinking about selling. They're a bit quirky to use but OK once you get your head around them.

PM on its way...