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8 steps to hassle-free lubing
By Daryll Young on 25/11/2010 17:20:47
Follow this guide to fit a Scottoiler with ease
1 Work out where you want to fit the RMV. While it can be neatly tucked away under the seat, we've opted to tie-wrap it to the Fazer's frame so we can keep an eye on the oil level.2 The RMV's breather needs careful positioning where it won't get clogged with water and road muck....
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12 steps to a stress-free MoT
By Daryll Young on 25/10/2010 11:09:47
Prepare for your MoT with this 12 step guide
1 Starting up front, check the tyre for tread depth, cuts, cracks and other damage. It must be a road legal tyre too - no race-only rubber - and the correct speed rating for the bike2 With a firm grasp check the front wheel bearings for play. Spin the wheel and check the rim for...
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Eight steps for off-road readiness
By Daryll Young on 25/10/2007 14:40:33
Have you off-road machine ready to get dirty with this quick guide
is free of dirt and grit before refitting.7 Periodically undo the air bleed screw on the top of the forks to release the build-up of air pressure inside. If you don't the pressure can blow the fork seals.8 Spray water-dispersing penetrating oil
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12 steps to fitting new tyres
By Daryll Young on 22/11/2010 16:21:59
Avoid the labour costs and follow these 12 easy steps to change your own tyres
away from the rim. Once the bead starts to break, move around until its all free. Turn over and repeat on the other side.4 Put the rim protectors in place and move in with the tyre levers, kneeling on the tyre to hold it in place on the floor. Quite
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10 steps to sorting our your electrics
By Daryll Young on 10/11/2010 11:56:57
Follow this guide to keep your electronics in order
mains power where the bike is parked2 Keep the battery terminals and leads (shown here) corrosion-free. Clean them up with a wire brush, then coat with grease, Vaseline or Würth's battery terminal spray3 Bulb bases are usually made of cheap metal
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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
on, others aren't. There are more parts involved and correctly setting-up the free play on the push rod when reassembling is crucial to their operation.Now that's out of the way, the first thing you want to do is soak the new friction plates in clean
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D.I.Y: Wheel Removal
By Daryll Young on 10/11/2010 16:02:24
Cheap mail order tyres are all very well, but the cost of getting them fitted can offset the saving. By taking loose wheels to your local dealer you can slash the labour charge and be quids in. Here's how to get 'em out
the spacers in place for safe keeping. And that's your wheels out.Time to put them back in. Refitting is pretty much a reversal of removal. Make sure you know what's going where before you start, and ensure the spacers are free of any muck they may have picked
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D.I.Y: Off-road preparation
By Daryll Young on 25/10/2007 20:12:38
Fettling a dirt bike ready for off-road fun isn't hard, but requires a dash of specialist knowledge. So here it is
seal. Using a small flat blade screwdriver gently lift the dust cover. Clean underneath the seal making sure it is free from any dust and dirt and refit the seal by pressing it gently into place.Unlike the paper air filter elements used by most road
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D.I.Y: Crash damage inspection
By Daryll Young on 29/10/2007 20:58:47
From scratched bar ends to a snapped frame, if you've crashed your bike you'll want to know what's broken. Here's how to spot it
and will be less likely to offer sensible money for your second-hand bike.Check the throttle for free movement. If the bike has gone over on its right side the bar end weight may be forced into the throttle tube. There's also a locating pin on the inside
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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
second one to lift the tyre off the rim a few inches from the first lever, repeating the process while moving the protectors around until one side of the tyre is completely free. With a protector in place prise the lower part of the tyre off the same side
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