The Workshop

May 10, 2015

2002 TL1000R rear Shock Replacement

2002 TL1000R rear Shock Replacement My TL1000R has the rotary shock that is not so well liked. What are the options for a replacement Source: 2002 TL1000R rear Shock Replacement

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May 10, 2015

Removing oxidisation from aluminium

Removing oxidisation from aluminium How are things lads, been removing oxidisation from the metal with just sand paper, elbows grease then shining with autosol on a rag. The jobs going well but is a pain in the hole (attached and couple pics). Is there any compound that will cut through the oxidisation quicker ? as […]

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May 10, 2015

does 99 blade stem work in f4 frame ?

does 99 blade stem work in f4 frame ? just wonderin if 99 blade steering stem fits into 99 cbr 600 fx / f4 / f4i frame ? anyone done it or will i be swapping stems ?? :thumbsup2: Source: does 99 blade stem work in f4 frame ?

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May 10, 2015

wanted fork stanchions W650

wanted fork stanchions W650 Hi lads, Anyone know the best place to get fork stanchions for the W650 ? Decided to make a start on sorting it out after my little bump :bag: thanks. Source: wanted fork stanchions W650

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May 9, 2015

Exup servo problem

Exup servo problem Anyone well clued in on Exups?My 99 r1s exup isnt opening til 4.5k,manual says it should be opening at 2k.Ive swapped out the servo for another and both wont open til 4.5k.The cables are smooth and ive put a complete new exup valve into it.Would it be a throttle position sensor misreading?Dont […]

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May 9, 2015

Manual Impact driver

Manual Impact driver Hey Guys, I’m looking to pick up a manual impact driver like the one below. I’m having trouble finding them in Ireland. Seem to have them abroad but i’d like to try and avoid the shipping cost. Anyone know where i can get one in Eire. The one below Cost $13 so […]

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May 7, 2015

Severe lacquer talent

Severe lacquer talent So after my success at prettying up my new hugger with vinyls and lacquer, I decided that the plastic infill panels could do with a dose too, so scrubbed them down and did them. Looked great for about three days, then the sun got at them. Now they look hideous, peeling like […]

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May 7, 2015

Spare rivet links

Spare rivet links Where could i get spare rivet links for a D.I.D. chain? A mate is after using the one supplied with the chain before realising it was a link too long. Somewhere near Galway would be ideal Source: Spare rivet links

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