The Workshop

March 1, 2015

KTM 690 SMC cutting out

KTM 690 SMC cutting out Occasionally cuts out when changing down gears at low speeds and low revs and wont restart unless i push start it. Only happens the odd time but its a complete pain in the bollocks cos it wont restart off the electric starter. The bike is standard apart from an Akra […]

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February 27, 2015

Headlight problem again.

Headlight problem again. Had a thread up a while ago now about my headlights not working, both dipped and full. Last time a few cable ties stored it. Now left work got a bit down the road and lights gone again FFs. So I pulled in to inspect couldn’t really see much as it was […]

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February 27, 2015

Break seals

Break seals How do you know when to replace them?Is aftermarket ok or best to stick with own? Source: Break seals

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February 27, 2015

Bolt seized….need an engineer

Bolt seized….need an engineer Hi, handbrake pivot bolt has seized. I drilled it and tried to take it out with extractor….but that sheared. Now I need to take it to a w/shop to get it drilled out. Anyone know of anywhere west side of Dublin out towards Maynooth Ta Source: Bolt seized….need an engineer

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February 26, 2015

yuri geller tools

yuri geller tools I’ve snapped a few bits over time, but this was a first.. couple of "accessories" thrown in with a budget drill, didn’t think they’d be this good :lbhbh: Source: yuri geller tools

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February 25, 2015

yellow ohlins looking shite….

yellow ohlins looking shite…. Paint on the springs on my Xjr is in bits, new or good second hand ones are mad money. Can I powdercoat them? Few companies in England will refurb the whole shock but for 150 sterling a side, can’t justify spending over 400 euro on a 2.5k bike, espically when I’m […]

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February 25, 2015

painters munster (good painters)

painters munster (good painters) I have spare fairings for sp1, looking to get them done in joey rep. no stickers :thumbsup2: anyone know of good quality painters in munster area and/or ball park price. only want a top notch job done and I will be a picky bastard :biggrin_old: Source: painters munster (good painters)

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February 25, 2015

1999 Bandit 600S Damaged

1999 Bandit 600S Damaged Hi all, Registered yesterday, was planning to lurk awhile but now find I need to post. Today, some delivery guys left a 2m tall office cabinet next to my Bandit. Somehow the cabinet toppled over and landed square on my speedo, smashing the glass and twisting the instruments. The inside plastic […]

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