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Stu

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  1. Stu

    Fuel

    Drain the carbs but brim the tank it will be fine I leave mine every year with fuel in the tank over winter and have never had a problem A small amount will go off over a few months but a litre or so will take a lot longer
  2. Stu

    Screen

    If its super glue I suspect a new screen will be in order
  3. because thats where its been agreed to be
  4. Good idea Would be a bit of a detour for me though. Fortunatley I can get there and back on 1/2 tank lucky you!! IF i was on bike it would take me atleast 2 fill ups!! these V twins are thirsty twats but its way too cold for two wheels car all the way for me at this time of the year
  5. Hi Colin, Welcome to the forum and for advertising with us I hope you get some business out of it and look forward to seeing some pictures Stu
  6. There is some great guides on trouble shooting suspension on here already
  7. could do i cant see anything else worth staying in for! and funny enough im off work
  8. sort something our and post it up If I can make it I will pop along
  9. Stu

    new tools

    you cant beat a decent impact gun the are a savour at times
  10. well this is a no go for me due to other commitments doesnt look like theres a lot of interest though
  11. makes no odd how many tools you have its more the right tools
  12. you always get one!!! got any going spare for xmas
  13. REAR SUSPENSION Complaint too little negative suspension travel motorcycle shocks through the steering in ruts or when accelerating shock absorber appears immobile uncomfortable overloading on front forks when travelling downhill or braking Cause spring pre load too high Solution reduce spring pre load fit a softer spring if necessary ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Complaint motorcycle dips too deeply on suspension too much negative suspension travel (“sag”) uncomfortable tendency to shocking motorcycle wanders on uneven surfaces Cause spring pre load too low Solution increase spring pre load fit a harder spring (or springs) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Complaint very uncomfortable rear wheel tends to bounce in fast bends especially when accelerating rear wheel bounces over uneven surfaces Cause compression camping too hard Solution adjust damping to softer level have the shock absorber adjusted internally have worn shock absorbers repaired or replaced ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Complaint Rear suspension bottoms out motorcycle and rider subject to hard bumps Noticeable movements in the frame, particularly when accelerating out of bends Cause compression damping too soft Solution set compression damping harder have the shock absorber adjusted internally have worn shock absorbers repaired or replaced ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Complaint motorcycle suspension extremely sluggish rear wheel unable to cope well with uneven surfaces tendency to bounce on bumpy surfaces uncomfortable tendency to snake in ruts Cause rebound damping too hard Solution decrease the rebound damping possibly increase spring pre-load replace shock absorber ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Complaint motorcycle suspension extremely lively constant movement in the rear suspension rear wheel has tendency to bounce / wobble Cause rebound damping (rebound) too soft Solution increase the rebound damping reduce the spring pretension if necessary have worn shock absorbers repaired or replaced ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FRONT SUSPENSION Complaint front forks sluggish/nearly immobile handlebars “jump” in your hand when accelerating and crossing ruts uncomfortable front wheel bounces / chatters on poor road surfaces Cause spring pre load too high spring too hard air chamber too small Solution reduce spring pre load fit softer springs or progressive springs with a lighter initial strength increase air chamber (reduce oil level in front fork) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Complaint motorcycle sags to deeply on the springs too much negative suspension travel suspension occasionally bottoms out front forks shake when braking and travelling downhill Cause spring pre load too low springs too soft air chamber too large Solution increase spring pre load fit stiffer springs or progressive front fork springs with a heavier initial strength reduce air chamber (increase oil level in front fork) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Complaint front forks sluggish/nearly immobile shocks in the steering when accelerating front wheel chatters when braking hard Cause ingoing (compression) damping too hard Solution reduce the ingoing (compression) damping possibly use lower viscosity fork oil ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Complaint front forks shock when braking and on uneven road surfaces and dips rapidly when braking Cause ingoing (compression) damping too soft Solution increase the ingoing (compression) damping possibly use higher viscosity fork oil ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Complaint front forks spring back slowly uncomfortable front wheel unable to cope with uneven surfaces indirect steering behaviour Cause outgoing (rebound) damping too hard Solution reduce the outgoing (rebound) damping possibly use a lower viscosity fork oil ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Complaint front end is lively bouncing and shocking on uneven surfaces front forks spring back too quickly Cause outgoing (rebound) damping too soft Solution increase the outgoing (rebound) damping possibly use a higher viscosity fork oil ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Complaint front forks shock front wheel shudders not enough progressive hardening of the spring towards the end of travel Cause air chamber too large Solution increase the oil level in small steps of 5 to 10 mm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Complaint forks hard tendency to shock in the steering front wheel bounces when braking due to hydraulic stop blocking uncomfortable Cause air chamber too small Solution decrease the oil level in small steps of 5 to 10 mm
  14. http://www.90-one.com/testchange.html
  15. read my first reply the at all means nothing will change you will still be at 33bhp
  16. the changes wont affect you at all you will still be restricted for 2 years and after the two years have passed your restriction will be lifted
  17. Stu

    LED lights

    Ive never had any problems with people not seeing my indicators and have even asked people i have ridden with and they say they are better then most indicators!
  18. Freaky! a mate of mine passed his today too! well done
  19. I've heard nothing but bad things about them pads matty!! although I know one person who swears by them! maybe he hasn't used any others carbone lorraine are good but have to be warmed up a little to work at their best but that only takes a few uses
  20. Stu

    LED lights

    clear LED with built in indicators cant go wrong get LED resistors if you get indicators too not a relay ive heard no end of trouble with relays....resistors just wire in job done http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r71/stu_m_photos/undertray.jpg
  21. I use carbone lorraine sbk3's and dont have a problem I think from memory max run out is .5mm so your discs are fine so save your money
  22. sorry but I don't agree to a degree! I tried bog standard EBC on mine and they where dog shit!! they was soft as hell and just didn't work well at all!! Try going for OEM some sintered are hard on discs and will cause the issue not all are hard on discs though they have got better over the years
  23. could be pads a lot of pads can cause this especially sintered go to an mot stating and ask them to check the discs for warp on the brake tester
  24. and go up in 2psi increments not 5 as a small change wont make a huge difference to grip but you will feel the difference 5 could be too much especially in this weather!
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