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March 6, 2015

Cyclone alarm still working???

Cyclone alarm still working??? Should I expect that my cyclone alarm that I had put in four years ago will still be working after the bike has been out of action for three years? The bike is due to be up and running the start of next week with a new engine. Failing that, are […]

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March 6, 2015

Part related to speedometer

Part related to speedometer I’m looking to know the piece I’m looking for related to my speedometer on my Transalp 600. The speedometer stopped working a while back and I got a new speedo cable but the mechanic at the time replaced it and said it was something else was wrong that needed a part. […]

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March 6, 2015

vfr ignition problem

vfr ignition problem I have a vtec vfr. Recently it has been hard to start sometimes because the electrics don’t come on with the key. If i wiggle the key in the on position, it gets power and then stays on with no more problems. I got caught out tonight though on my way home […]

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March 5, 2015

good mechanic

good mechanic just took my zxr 400 hundred out of hiding looking for a good mechanic to give it a once over before i put it back on the road. im in meath any suggestions Source: good mechanic

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March 5, 2015

Varadero 1000 chain and sprocket set advice

Varadero 1000 chain and sprocket set advice Looking at getting a new chain and sprocket kit before I head off in May. Have 2 choices, MorrisonBHP have the AFAM recommended one or get a DID x2 Ring heavy duty with JT or PowerRite sprockets. I am leaning towards the AFAM but will they hold up […]

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March 5, 2015

Hyobag starving at high revs

Hyobag starving at high revs Well lads. I’m having a problem with the Hyobag (more than it just being Korean and cheap) :lbhbh: It’s an 07 GT125R. It gets starved of fuel after a couple of minutes at high revs, bogs down and slowly dies over about 10 seconds or so. The previous owner mentioned […]

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March 4, 2015

Engine painting

Engine painting Hi Need to tidy up an engine, looking for any info on a good silver paint to use. Tried my local motor factors but they don’t do paint for motorcycles! Tossers Thanks in advance Source: Engine painting

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March 4, 2015

Price of a dyno run/map?

Price of a dyno run/map? Hey I’m currently looking at mapping options for the bike and I had a Bazzaz ZAFM, sold it on now. I’m looking for a custom dyno tune for the RC8 and just wondering roughly how much one is.has anyone had one done recently?it will be mapped onto a Power Commander […]

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