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10 step guide for fork removal
By Daryll Young on 25/11/2010 16:31:10
No messing around with this walkthrough on removing front forks
1 Here's where it all begins. Before you go further, measure how much of the fork leg protrudes above the top yoke so they can be re-fitted in the same position. Also check the routeing of all cables and wiring. Take a snap with a digital camera
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Cyril Despres wins 2012 Dakar Rally
By Visordown News on 16/01/2012 09:04:01
Despres beats KTM teammate Marc Coma in a hotly contested fight for the 2012 Dakar Rally
down to the wire and was decided at the last minute. This was an unimaginable scenario, with the leaders separated by mere seconds. I've done 90 or 85 rallies throughout my life, and this one was the one where I had to fight the hardest. Today
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Rider survives 140mph pigeon crash
By Visordown News on 01/09/2011 16:30:41
Bizarre collision with a pigeon causes motorcyclist to accelerate to 140mph whilst unconscious
was re-wired and a titanium rod inserted in his leg. He is now learning to walk again with help from his pregnant wife Emma.Describing the incident to the Daily Mail, Matthew said: "It smashed through my helmet visor and even smashed the lens of my
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S1000RR strips off
By Visordown News on 31/05/2013 10:55:27
Naked superbike prepares for launch
anything messy in terms of mechanical bits, pipework and wiring. There might even be a hint of practicality in there if that screen is, as it appears, adjustable.Since BMW already has ‘roadsters’ based on the F800, R1200 and K1300, nobody is going
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New colours for Yamaha's 2007 YZF-R6
By Visordown News on 09/12/2006 10:31:46
New colours for Yamaha's outstanding supersport bike
the crankshaft), controlled by the revolutionary YCC-T (Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle) system. YCC-T is a 'fly-by-wire' intelligent injection/throttle control that enhances the power delivery of the machine and reduces fuel lag. The R6 also features a slipper
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Bigoted Bobby Blog Bollox
By Clive Brent on 16/08/2006 10:54:23
Deputy Chief Inspector Clive Brent checks in
she'd been helicoptered off the mountain I was free to get on with my peaceful holiday all on my own. Smashing! I wasted no time in setting a neck-height razor-wire trail bike trap up the famous Garbon Pass between Troutbeck and Kentmere. My solitary
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Ted's Sidecar experiences
By ted RL on 23/05/2007 12:05:20
Ted's old diaries from way back when
the top of the Barbour trousers it looked like cheese wire slicing through a hairy beachball.....oh dear me....I have no idea who won the race as I went to the pub with Flanagen and Allen and got rather merry.....the next thing that I remember is waking up
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Road Test: Ducati M600 Dark V M900 Metallic
By Chris Moss on 19/04/2008 21:59:15
It might be called progress by some. But in a world where more and more motorcycles are becoming increasingly refined and civilised, others might feel the traditional character of bikes is being lost.
iron liked its simplicity, mechanical noise, vibration and quirks, which gave it some essential personality. And the slightly unfinished look provided by exposed wires and cables added to the appeal. To them it was more of a real bike than most
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Aprilia SL750 Shiver vs Triumph Street Triple
By Jon Urry on 07/11/2008 12:51:03
The pool of great-looking alternative sports machines continues to grow, welcome then, to the Shiver and Street Triple
closest rival, the SV650, and has a far fresher look, more power and the added kudos of an Italian badge on the tank. You pay the extra, SVs retail at £4,399 while the Shiver costs £5,899, but with the Shiver you get radial brakes, ride-by-wire throttle
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Aprilia launch 2009 Shiver 750GT
By Visordown News on 07/10/2008 09:05:55
Get the first images and specs of Aprilia's 2009 Shiver
ratio:11 : 1 Maximum power at the crank:95 HP at 9000 rpmMaximum torque at the crank:8.25 kgm at 7000 rpmFuel system:Integrated engine management system. Injection with Ride by Wire technology control of the throttle bodies and Tri-Map mapping setting
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