The Workshop

April 18, 2015

1997 XJ900 front caliper problems

1997 XJ900 front caliper problems I completely stripped and rebuilt the front callipers. Made sure the caliper and seal recess were spotless, polished the pots also. The pots are not returning as normal and I’ve now rebuilt the calipers Twice! Have I warped/damaged calipers/pots or is there an known issue with the XJ calipers? Source: […]

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April 18, 2015

hard to get gear in a K1200rs

hard to get gear in a K1200rs the buddies K1200rs is a fucker to get gear. it’s a 98 model. You really have to slap it in to gear to get anything. Any advice from the BMW heads? Source: hard to get gear in a K1200rs

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April 16, 2015

CBR929 Fuel pump issue

CBR929 Fuel pump issue Hi, On my blade when I turn on the ignition and then the kill switch the fuel pump runs as it should, but it doesnt switch off after it 15 or 20 secs, not sure what the time is meant to be.. There seems to be an extra wire added, wondering […]

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April 16, 2015

Ducati Slave cylinder

Ducati Slave cylinder Hey folks… This is one for he Ducati owners I guess…. I recently picked up a 749s and the clutch is really heavy. My wrist is abit fucked from a bike accident in 2008(metal plate/pin) so need to sort something out, its fine on the open road but its painful in traffic… […]

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April 16, 2015

Meta alarm Fooked

Meta alarm Fooked Me meta alarm is bolloxed. Immobiliser is stuck on. Anyone have a wiring diagram or a link to one. Its one of them 357 models. Source: Meta alarm Fooked

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April 15, 2015

Keys

Keys Would anybody know is it possible to get a spare key cut for an "Abus" disc lock. I tried a few places including " Autokey" on the Naas road but no luck.. I know when the locks are bougbt new they come with some sort of code that you can give to the supplier […]

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April 14, 2015

Advice on splicing wires..

Advice on splicing wires.. Lads looking to replace the hideous stock indicators on the R1. Appreciate advise on the best way to connect the aftermarket ones. See pic attached. The grey connectors are the stock indicator connectors (right connector on pic is to the indicator). The little gold wire ends are the after market connectors. […]

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April 14, 2015

fazer not used for 4 months – flashing immobilizer key

fazer not used for 4 months – flashing immobilizer key Hello, I was away for 4-5 months with work and stuff, and did not get a chance to use my bike. Came back bike wont start – dead battery. replaced. now when i turn the key to ON, self test kicks in, but fuel pump […]

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