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62 plate, owned from new, 5k miles, no problems.
I like the sound of that. To use one of my torque wrenches it's necessary to convert the required torque (usually quoted in Nm) onto a kg_m scale...
What is the strength of the aluminium compared to the strength of the steel used in the original nut? About 1/3rd? So about 1/3rd the standard...
I used to keep my old 916 connected to an Optimate on a more or less permanent basis until I found that that the battery had boiled completely...
My thoughts are that anything that makes a bike hard to move and noisy if anyone should try has to be a good thing. Alarms are a bit annoying to...
Thanks 1000rr73. I'd be interested to know what you think on the new tyre.
Thanks again, everyone. The quote from Performance Bikes seems pretty unambiguous. The ankle is on the mend. I had to wear a big Goth type boot...
So does that mean it was the rider's fault, and not the tyres? Surely not!!!!
Then I really think this should be made clear when the bike is sold. If you are informed of this fact then you know to change both of the original...
Thanks for the replies. Think I will change the front before getting back on the road. For the moment though, I have a broken bike in the garage...
OE Bridgestone Tyres - My confidence shaken Was wondering if anyone could jog my memory. I remember reading a remark in one of the bike mags a...
Have often wondered what others do in these circumstances. I've not tried it on my blade yet, but previously I've always shut the throttle, as...
Hi Remal, Sorry I missed this post. Will try to keep an eye out for future runs and hopefully join you next time.
Their limit is 105 db at 3/4 of max revs, measured 0.5m from the exhaust exit. It's tricky holding an exact rpm when the engine is not under any...
That's a no. And Merlin Motorsport couldn't help with a suitable baffle.
For anyone still interested, I got my bike tested on Friday. 111.6db at 9750 rpm. That's on the standard 2012 exhaust. And the bike got really...
How about the A4 between Newbury and Marlborough? Wide, fast sweeping bends, good visibility, little traffic. And it feels like time stopped there...
I spoke to a neighbour this weekend who had a fireblade a couple of years ago, and he confirmed that his failed the noise test at Castle Combe. So...
