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    I buy on line (as I have an odd size/make for the...

    I buy on line (as I have an odd size/make for the Vmax) and get Carsons to fit, I have also had a straight purchase without problems.
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    Hi, I always park on the pavement/ open area at...

    Hi,
    I always park on the pavement/ open area at the bottom of the high street out side the Crown PH there is a monument/memorial to help identify where I mean.
    I have never been asked to move or...
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    Running low on oil is not the end of the world...

    Running low on oil is not the end of the world but if it has run dry then this will almost certainly done some damage.
    Did you have an oil pressure warning lamp?
    If you ran it for even a short time...
  4. Thread: Clutch drag??

    by t1pper
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    Bike now sorted, fitted genuine Yam clutch kit,...

    Bike now sorted, fitted genuine Yam clutch kit, neutal is a breeze transformed the bike!!.

    Could not find any fault with the old components but the differnce in quality was clear
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    This is the way too go, prob worth £20 if you do...

    This is the way too go, prob worth £20 if you do not have acccess to tools.
  6. Thread: Clutch drag??

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    Clutch drag??

    I have trouble selecting neutral and shifting gears on my 1985 VMAX seemed like the clutch was draging a bit, so decided to strip it down to find out what was going on expecting to find worn out...
  7. Thread: MOT questions

    by t1pper
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    The indicators flashing slightly quicker should...

    The indicators flashing slightly quicker should not be much of an issue but cheack to see if the bulbs are the correct wattage as this will effect the speed.
    Tyre will need to be checked with a...
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    Re: Bike Servicing in Melksham

    Trev @ Motarc
    Does my MOT work
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    Re: Anyone used the we buy any bike .com service??

    Well I asked them for a price, they advised me that a 6 month old bike with 1700 miles, is now worth not far of half new price! OUCH
  10. Thread: Chain cleaner

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    Re: Chain cleaner

    I use a steam cleaner along with a de-greaser to remove all the crud, roll the bike back and forward to get the entire length of the chain, lube afterwards to stop it going rusty.
    Only takes a few...
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    Anyone used the we buy any bike .com service??

    As the title says any one used this type of service?
    I am selling my bike and wondered if they are worth a call?
    I am in no hurry to sell be if it is a clean, easy and fair route I am tempted to...
  12. Thread: Motorway riding

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    Re: Motorway riding

    You need to be a bit more aware of other traffic keep a watch out for drivers changing lane without checking or indicating you could get lost in a blind spot.

    Also give yourself a little bit more...
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    Re: G M Stevens are brilliant

    I found stevens very helpfull I would use them again, if you need the cheapest deals shop around on line, but remember you will expect to pay a bit extra to have the convenience of popping in on a...
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    Re: Mobile Tyre fitters?

    Just a thought but could you expand your range and consider car and van tyres as well as bike?? That would give you way more potentual customers
    I understand that start up costs can be high but I am...
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    Re: Mobile Tyre fitters?

    Sounds like a relistic idea I am not sure who I would call if I had a flat on my bike and unable to get it to a tyre company, its not like I have a spare, maybe ask around see if you get a possitive...
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    Re: Where do you go for tyres? Melksham/Devizes

    I had a tyre fitted at Carsons tonight, very professional and polite service, I would use them again.
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    Re: new mot,repair centre

    I had my bike MOTd tonight at Motarc very helpfull clean workshop and professional approach.

    Did the MOT at short notice and at 5.30pm

    I would recommend to all, support your local small...
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    Re: Where do you go for tyres? Melksham/Devizes

    Got a quote from Protyre and Carsons on saturday for the rear on my GSXR, Protyre were cheaper by £2, and said they could fit the same day as long as I got there at a resonable time.

    Carsons said...
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    Re: Local Company With a Lathe???

    Thanks for the tip, I have just asked a hydraulic ram repair shop if they can make it from a cylinder rod hopefully job done. ;)

    Plus it should be chrome finish too, just waiting for a price.
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    Re: Local Company With a Lathe???

    Hi, I need two fork sleeves making up 50 mm dia and 145mm long and a 36 mm ID, it needs to be reasonably well finished as I was going to chrome it afterwards.

    Hope you can help I do not want to...
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    Local Company With a Lathe???

    Hi, I need some one off parts for a project machined on a lathe, nothing to fancy but they must be accurate and a good finish anybody recommend a local company (Melksham) who would be happy to help?...
  22. Thread: stud extractor

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    Re: stud extractor

    The welding trick is best but I try to build up a bit of weld on the exposed stud first, try and get at it from all angles attaching weld where you can, even with a flush stud you can build up a dome...
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    Re: Fill-up for £1.50

    Check if you are buying petrol and not some ethnol petrol cocktail made from sugar cane.

    The brazilans love it in particular, but it is way down the scale for octaine.

    Dont think the gixer...
  24. Thread: scrap values

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    Re: scrap values

    Hi, It will be worth "wieghing it in" but have a quick phone round and see whats on offer locally.

    If you just turn up I am sure you will be offered a lower price than if you phone beforehand, as...
  25. Thread: House deposits?

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    Re: House deposits?

    I think buying your own home is a personal choice and if you want it bad enough you will find away.

    There are millons of home owners out there so it is not unrelistic to join them, it is possible...
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