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    as I was also thinking, there are a lot more...

    as I was also thinking, there are a lot more 125's (Chinese) on the road , mostly with loud exhausts. those along with the lack of 50cc scooters are all riders unlikely to progress bigger and thus...
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    been busy with work, nobody needing bikes...

    been busy with work, nobody needing bikes servicing and only a Brit engine rebuild , where are the bikers? my guess, either not bothering or servicing themselves with help from forum members. why so ...
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    fuel problems, gone off maybe needs a carb clean...

    fuel problems, gone off maybe needs a carb clean as ....well, plenty of write ups about ethanol.
    ZZR6's Ive had needed to change filter in fuel cut off valves on each carb comes with new orings to...
  4. Thread: Zx6r dissmay

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    I like to move them every service, beats the...

    I like to move them every service, beats the corrosion also keeps the fluid fresh. working on a customers Triumph at the weekend, did 800 miles last year and bleed screws moved nice and easy. its the...
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    used to be a foam shop in Calne, did a couple for...

    used to be a foam shop in Calne, did a couple for me a few years ago, would also supply different grade foam for fit and comfort.
    interesting to know recommendations as I will need a custom seat...
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    with one of the oil pipes to a turbo loose,...

    with one of the oil pipes to a turbo loose, flames starting around the engine and he still has his foot hard down......

    pulls into pit lane and parks next to fuel pumps.
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    just got back from France. the smell of 2 smoke...

    just got back from France. the smell of 2 smoke everywhere.
    Gilera trial 50, Suzuki X5, mates had GT185 and YDS7 (rd250) I had CB250, they raced ahead and I passed them while they were cooling the...
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    latest fuel directive from the EU

    for those not in the know, the latest European fuel directive has decided that if you need to fill up your car with fuel the labelling needs to be clearer!!

    out will be going unleaded , blei frei,...
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    I used to charge £20 per wheel, thats removing...

    I used to charge £20 per wheel, thats removing from bike and replacing all done. including balance, new valve and disposal of old tyres.
    that along with places like M&P undercutting the price of...
  10. Thread: End of an Era

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    I prefer some of the old software, the new...

    I prefer some of the old software, the new Toshiba with win 8 cant get on with, now its free upgrade to win 10!!
    when I was chief marshal for motocross I bought two way radios (professional not...
  11. Thread: well.

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    well.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e1MDiQDk84
  12. Thread: carbs

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    what carb and what bike? 2 stroke or 4? friend...

    what carb and what bike? 2 stroke or 4?
    friend of mine went racing an MBA125 at Silverstone, saw him in the paddock said he wasn't going to bother as it wouldn't rev over 14K!!
    when he got home he...
  13. Thread: Insurance

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    as said above, beware the internet only insurers....

    as said above, beware the internet only insurers. my son spent £30 waiting on the phone to speak about amending a policy. premium price phone charges , they are not geared up manpower wise to...
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    any zzr 600 pre 2000 will probably need carb...

    any zzr 600 pre 2000 will probably need carb diaphragms as well, Ive worked on 3 and all the same ,also the small filters in the carbs get blocked.
    my youngest had his eye on a budget bikes item,...
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    this is the thing about service history. if you...

    this is the thing about service history. if you find it a hard job then when the likes of Fwlers charge £99 for a 4 cyl service you wonder how they can afford to do it. I would be between £175 and...
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    Wemoto recommend Iridium plugs NGK IMR9A-9H trade...

    Wemoto recommend Iridium plugs NGK IMR9A-9H trade price is £14.48 +vat.
    Fowlers parts are IMR9C9HES - 5766 £27.35 inc

    NGK own web site says IMR9C-9H 6777 ebay do for around £54 for 4.
    cant...
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    Jinxed Dunlop family

    You must feel sorry for the Dunlop family, firstly uncle Joey, then father Robert and now son William has died practising for an Irish road race. Makes you wonder why Michael keeps on racing...
    RiP
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    bandit 6's and 12's are favourite for playing...

    bandit 6's and 12's are favourite for playing with and they are usually bullet proof, which is why they keep their values. I work with a guy who bought a 6 from a collegue 15 years ago and its still...
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    dangerous bike spares.

    just had two emails from trade suppliers...

    The clampdown on the sale of sulphuric acid in the wake of horrific criminal attacks and its potential use in explosives is about to have far-reaching...
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    they should repair it and offer compensation.
    I had an old Genesis 600 in a few years ago, it blew over in the yard. holed and cracked a panel. all ebay ones were scuffed new ones none anywhere so...
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    gumtree!! selling leathers. question how tall...

    gumtree!!
    selling leathers. question how tall are you? how much do you weigh?
    selling bikes. question, is it still available? whats your best price?

    arrange a date and time then they don't...
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    I would also say tyre pressure for starters....

    I would also say tyre pressure for starters.
    but, although no visible leaks in forks, when was fork oil changed last? could have gone off or imbalance in legs. the other option, rear shock linkage...
  23. Thread: MotoGP

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    Did the German GP in 1985, took the CBX750 and...

    Did the German GP in 1985, took the CBX750 and the mrs stayed at Koblenz for the week and rode over to the Nurburgring. great atmosphere and bikes everywhere, in one of the villages there is a Suzuki...
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    been in France for a few days. couple of things...

    been in France for a few days.
    couple of things I use are a long flat blade so as to keep the possibility of hollowing an area of the face.
    sometimes meths works otherwise Loctite do a product...
  25. Thread: Snow

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    went into work last night 20 mins from Bowerhill...

    went into work last night 20 mins from Bowerhill to Corsham, 2 hours later told to go home!!! 2 attempts to get up the hill at Gastard round the Harp and Crown, 75 mins later via Chequers A4 and...
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