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Technical issues, maintenance questions or repair tips; this is the nuts and bolts forum for blokes with spanners.

  1. Things to look for when buying that Adventure touring bike.

    KLR, VStrom, BMW, Versys? KTM? Going deeper into that new bike. Things I look for. Tire availability in different tread patterns. Headlights?...

    Started by Twinsport‎, 14-08-2012 12:43 AM
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    14-08-2012, 08:01 AM Go to last post
  2. Automatic Mods

    So you've just picked up a new bike - or maybe a new used bike - is there something that you will automatically replace or install the moment you get...

    Started by Uwe W.‎, 25-09-2011 02:43 PM
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    07-08-2012, 06:35 AM Go to last post
  3. Tyre woes

    So I just returned from a long trip, and I am dismayed with my front tyre. The issue is: cupping. I had a pair of BTO 21s on my bike before, and near...

    Started by Go_Green‎, 02-08-2012 10:20 PM
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    03-08-2012, 04:30 PM Go to last post
  4. GPS question

    Just got back from another coffee run, Deals Gap/plus. I've mounted the unit on the busa and it works like a dream. What I'd like to know is there...

    Started by Hank‎, 14-07-2012 03:44 PM
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    14-07-2012, 11:40 PM Go to last post
  5. Question Bike idles down and dies once it's warmed up

    THE PROBLEM: Bike will start fine, then after warming up (usually 3-5 minutes or so), it starts to drop in idle speed, and will eventually die. Once...

    Started by grendel‎, 26-05-2012 02:47 PM
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    11-07-2012, 03:53 PM Go to last post
  6. Tire balancing

    My '03 Gold Wing is getting a new pair of E3's and I will be trying Dyna Beads for the fist time. Reading forums and reviews there are always...

    Started by Zoom‎, 09-05-2012 09:20 AM
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    06-07-2012, 03:30 PM Go to last post
  7. Interesting oil facts

    For a while now I have been using Shell Rotella T and T6 in my bikes and recently for what ever reason was reading the fine print on the back of the...

    Started by Twinsport‎, 09-10-2011 05:55 PM
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    26-05-2012, 05:40 PM Go to last post
  8. 08 KLR trials

    Well hopefully I have one fluid problem solved on my wife's 08 KLR. Just installed a maintenance free battery. So no longer have to top up the...

    Started by Twinsport‎, 07-04-2012 09:21 PM
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    11-04-2012, 12:44 AM Go to last post
  9. Tried and tested

    We tried out our "Bike show trinket" from 2011 for the first time. The ROK straps worked very well for lashing sleeping bags and tent onto the bikes....

    Started by Twinsport‎, 07-08-2011 11:36 PM
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    08-04-2012, 08:09 PM Go to last post
  10. Michelin Tires

    Does anyone know the difference between Michelin road pilot twos and road pilot threes? The web site is clear as mud. There is a $40 difference...

    Started by Black Lightning‎, 13-03-2012 10:36 PM
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    25-03-2012, 06:45 AM Go to last post
  11. 250cc engines

    I own a Kawasaki Ninja 250R and was wondering about highway travel. I have had it out doing 110 km/h but was concerned that sustained highway speeds...

    Started by Rappa Shinobi‎, 29-07-2011 02:41 PM
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    11-03-2012, 02:25 PM Go to last post
  12. Invisible helmet

    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/8738888/An-invisible-cycle-helmet-wins-design-award.html This is meant for the folks on bicycles,...

    Started by Gerhard‎, 05-09-2011 11:15 AM
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    11-03-2012, 01:32 PM Go to last post
  13. Safety Sphere?

    A Canadian inventor has released a promotional video depicting his idea for the ultimate motorcycle safety suit. Is he brilliant or nuts? You can...

    Started by Uwe W.‎, 27-02-2012 12:33 PM
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    28-02-2012, 06:31 PM Go to last post
  14. New Honda Engine looks good. will sound even better

    Looking at the new up to 700cc Honda engine it looks good. And with a 270 degree crank will sound good too. Hmm which other great sounding bike has...

    Started by Twinsport‎, 26-09-2011 08:02 PM
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    07-02-2012, 09:16 PM Go to last post
  15. Harley vibration!!!!

    Yes I know they do vibrate. The problem that I have is a get a bad vibration from idle to about 2500-3000 RPM. I replaced the engine mount, check...

    Started by Monoxid‎, 03-11-2011 08:08 AM
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    09-11-2011, 07:32 PM Go to last post
  16. Smile Chain maintainence

    I know, this topic has probably been beaten to death, still, I would appreciate some opinions. I have been trying to lube my chain every 700km or so,...

    Started by Go_Green‎, 30-08-2011 08:55 AM
    • Replies: 6
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    04-09-2011, 08:18 AM Go to last post

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