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10 maintenance tasks to do yourself
By Visordown News on 22/11/2010 11:41:32
New to biking? Getting hands on with your motorcycle may be easier than you think
the job. Find yours here.Like a chef's knives, using quality tools are half the battle to a successful job, so avoid using the underseat toolkit if you can.Obviously, if you're not 100 per cent comfortable working on your own bike then ask a knowledgeable
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Nail of the week: CBR1000 streetfighter
By Tim Skilton on 12/11/2007 10:21:38
Colour coded horn/exhaust - it's a winner!
Dark brown paint is just plain wrong on any bikeIt's all in the detailing...apparentlyNAIL OF THE WEEK brings you a rather choice 1990 CBR1000 streetfighter, found once again on eBay.The bike's based on the all-enclosed CBR1000 sports tourer from
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VFR New Zealand will have stand at NEC Show
By Tim Skilton on 13/11/2007 12:04:21
Ride some of the world's best biking roads
line: 07779 656253 or website: www.vfrnewzealand.comVFR-New Zealand gets ready for 2008 at The Bike ShowStand no: T12, National Exhibition Centre, 23 November - 2 December 2007
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Street legal ZZR1400 clocks 215mph!
By Tim Skilton on 12/11/2007 16:44:11
More to come, owner reckons
OEM and fully built 1450 CC ZX-14 motor. MTC: Dual stage lock-up clutchBarnett extra pressure clutch kitRCC: ZX-14 quick access clutch coverPipercross "race" filterHPC reed block off platesFull titanium exhaust systemVP "Import" Race FuelNGK CR10EK
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D.I.Y: Tyre Change
By Daryll Young on 23/11/2010 09:39:08
Does your bike eat tyres for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea? Save time and money by fitting them yourself. Here's how to do it
mark is back at 12 0'clock, it needs weight adding. How quickly the wheel turns back to its original position dictates how much weight is needed. Usually 10-30 grams should be sufficient.Split the weights up and apply them evenly to both sides
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D.I.Y - How to change your clutch plates and springs
By Daryll Young on 23/07/2008 14:28:59
Slipping clutch? Fitting new plates and springs might sound like a right old to-do, but actually it's dead easy. So do it yourself. Here's how
Jump to our 12 step guide to changing your clutchThere's nothing to be scared of. Replacing worn clutch plates is well within the scope of a competent home mechanic with nothing more than basic, decent-quality tools.Things you'll need:Simply, this
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Adventure Motorcycling inspirational book list
By Ben Cope on 12/01/2011 18:08:06
You keep telling yourself one day you'll do that big motorcycle adventure. Think of this as a book-based kick up the arse
abroad, rent a bike, ride to somewhere where you can do something inspiring, memorable and fun. This book has 1,000 suggestions for great looking places to see and things to experience. Just make them that bit better by weaving a motorcycle
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Mad Dogs & Englishmen
By Mark Forsyth on 22/11/2008 09:56:43
When the sun is beating down and it’s over 44 degrees, the best thing to do is swathe yourself in bike gear and head outdoors. We discover the best off-road holiday in Spain…
thirties after we’d finished breakfast on day one and putting body armour on, heavy motocross boots and nylon pants seemed like the wrong thing to be doing when a well stocked bar and cold pool lay alongside. Once suitably attired, we waited
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D.I.Y: Self Service
By Daryll Young on 10/11/2010 10:44:21
Want to get to know your bike intimately and save yourself some cash while you're at it? Then how about a spot of home servicing? It's easy when you know how
miles. But there are exceptions, so check what yours are. And remember, service intervals are cyclical. The 4000-mile service will be repeated at, say, 12,000 and 20,000 miles, with additions to the schedule to take into account the higher mileage
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The solution to a pricey GPS mount
By Ben Cope on 26/08/2009 12:20:30
So you've forked out on your motorbike, then got yourself a GPS device and you're left with no money for a mount...
So you've gone out and bought your BMW R1200GS, you're ready to circumnavigate the globe's toughest roads - or ride over some potholes on your way to work - but you've got a dilemma: no way to mount your GPS device!So what you should do is exactly
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