’ve any doubts as to whether they’re correct, don’t fit them!Step 3Once you’re happy that you have the correct replacements, you’ll need to drift out the old bearings. Use a long punch and a hammer to tap the bearings out, driving the punch against

as a possible replacement for the Japanese round is the Istanbul Park in Turkey, which saw some exciting racing the three years that the series visited the track; with Marco Melandri winning in 2005 and 2006 and Casey Stoner taking the honours in 2007

to the cush drive, tightening all the nuts or bolts to the recommended torque setting, then refit the rear wheel into the bike. Take care with the front sprocket and be sure to compare thoroughly with the replacement – many sprockets look the same at first

One of the most overlooked fluids in any bike is the coolant. Most of us are dead fussy when it comes to regular oil changes and keeping our bikes tip-top, but all too often leave mucky coolant in our engines. Over time this can cause corrosion inside the motor, making the coolin...

VISORDOWN BROKE the story last week and now it's been confirmed that Ducati DFX Corse has announced that from the upcoming race at Miller Motorsports Park (USA) this weekend, Lorenzo Lanzi will take the place of Regis Laconi. According to the team: "With the signing of Lanzi the ...

.Plater will join the grid at Brands Hatch this weekend at the World Superbike Championship event. The paddock joker replaces Ivan Clementi. BE1 team boss Giuliano Rovelli said: "I'm really sorry for Ivan who injured his hand during testing. We have sought a high

ROSSI'S REPLACEMENT, starting at the Catalunyan GP, will be former team-mate Colin Edwards - that's the tip coming from our MotoGP insider.After a bid to put Ben Spies on the factory Fiat Yamaha ran into political and organisational problems

ALEX LOWES will ride the Ten Kate Castrol Fireblade at the Brno WSBK round as a replacement for the injured Jonathan Rea.The 21-year-old from Lincoln got the nod from his Kawasaki team bosses who have released him from his contract for this one

BILLY McCONNELL is to replace Chris Walker at next weekend's Brands Hatch World Supersport event on the Gil Motorsport Kawasaki.The MSS Discovery Kawasaki rider will line up alongside Karl Harris and Steve Plater for the middleweight race

ANTHONY WEST has been drafted in by Swan Yamaha to replace the injured Ian Hutchinson in the British Superbike championship.That's the rumour from our source within the BSB paddock. The move to place West in the championship-winning Yamaha team has