The Workshop

January 23, 2015

Fucking POs

Fucking POs Gah! The FUCKING SCREW THREAD GORILLA strikes again. Some over-tightening cunt’s been at the studs holding the valve adjustment access caps on the XS. Source: Fucking POs

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January 23, 2015

Second Hand engine or new parts?

Second Hand engine or new parts? Am I better off paying 650 euro for a second hand engine (this includes 140 for postage) for a 1999 Transalp or paying 700-750 for new parts to have the existing one rebuilt? My feeling is that a rebuild with the new parts would be more reliable but then, […]

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January 22, 2015

Prices for Translap engine parts

Prices for Translap engine parts Long story short, my ’99 Transalp in Spain was burning oil, the engine was taken apart and there’s loads of parts I need. My English mechanic in Spain has fooked about for months and he’s only after getting a quote from Honda Granada on parts and I’m ready to head […]

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January 22, 2015

Drilling tool steel ? help ! ! ! ! !

Drilling tool steel ? help ! ! ! ! ! so i decided after having a spill a few months ago on some diesel to treat myself to some new crash bungs to smarten back up the bike. ebay job cheap and cheerful, 5 minute job. or so you might think. When i was taking […]

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January 22, 2015

Got a few scuffs on my tank anyone have any experience with Quixx scratch remover?

Got a few scuffs on my tank anyone have any experience with Quixx scratch remover? Looking into it on the web hearing alot of good things. My scratches are not deep so wondering would this do the trick? Source: Got a few scuffs on my tank anyone have any experience with Quixx scratch remover?

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January 22, 2015

Calculate clamp force on bike handlebar

Calculate clamp force on bike handlebar Quote: Originally Posted by gafferino (Post 3243169) Hi Folks I am looking for some help in a calculation if possible. I am looking at a bike design where the handlebars are clamped in place in the stem using only 1 bolt – see the picture attached or link below […]

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January 21, 2015

Glass Fibre Expert Required

Glass Fibre Expert Required Hi, One of the lads is fitting a new engine to the sidecar outfit and needs to make up a fibre glass air box. I’m sure some of the lads here have expertise in this area and have done something similiar in the past. There is no mould or existing piece […]

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January 21, 2015

Northside bike breaker

Northside bike breaker Hi folks, just want to say big thanks to Edwin in Ireland Motorbike Parts for sorting me back shock! Handy having a breaker on the northside – he has a fair stock of stuff there in Finglas & can do the spanner work as well!. tonyn Source: Northside bike breaker

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