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It's probably the brake pads, I'm sure you know that by now though. I had new tyres fitted at M&S Newcastle and my rear wheel does the same. It was squeaking from the day I got the tyres changed but since you mentioned it, I never noticed it squeaking today! Maybe I'm used to it or it's gone, I'll have to make a mental note for next time I'm out on it.

I seriously doubt the insurance would even check your mirrors, if anything they might just glance that mirrors were actually on the bike. If the mirrors are not working for you, your best bet would be to get ones that do. I've had mirrors like those on your bike and I used blind spot mirrors that stuck on the corner of the mirrors you already have, I've used them on every bike I've had since I first tried them. They're no substitute but they do give you a better idea of what's behind you. I use them at a slight angle that gives me a wide view. They're only about £2.50 and can be bought on ebay with free delivery. It might be worth trying them before you buy new mirrors.

I have one, it was cheap enough, I think I paid around £17 - £20 for it. It has several nozzles for different spray types but I've never changed the standard one, it also has a small bottle that you can fill with washing up liquid so it sprays soapy water. It came with two batteries. I have a water barrel and I run it from there but a bucket would do, just weigh down the end of the water pipe so it doesn't float. The jet stream is adequate but it's not powerful. As for are they worth it, well £20 isn't a great deal, and for me it's a lot more convenient than using a hose and I have the added bonus of the batteries match some of my power tools!

Hello, Does anyone know where I can get an alarm and immobiliser fitted near Sunderland? I have fitted the basic alarm but to fit the immobiliser requires me to remove panels at the back end of the bike and I have no idea how to, I can see a couple of screws but I can't get to them, I have no idea how they reached them when putting the bike together in the factory, I'm guessing they have specialised tools. Thanks in advance.

I bought a Kawasaki j300 with 4 previous owners and low 6000 ish miles, it has a full service history and is in excellent condition, however the battery does need charging a lot, I bought a new battery but it didn't make any difference. I looked through the receipts after I'd bought the battery and noticed a previous owner also bought one, it does charge ok because I checked and I've fitted a quick charge cable but if I leave it just for a couple of days, the battery is nearly drained. I've switched the alarm off and there's nothing else I can think of that could be draining the power. I don't think it helps that it isn't possible to turn the lights off when I'm riding (I do ride with lights on but in this case I don't have a choice). Also is it ok to leave my battery on charge as the charger switches itself off when the battery is full. Any ideas? Thanks

Hello, can someone tell me, if I'm selling a motorbike, do I list the bike as having 5 owners from new (this includes me as the present owner) or 4 owners (not including me)? Also, what about service history? The book is stamped up until I bought it and I've done my own servicing since then and they've all been well under the 3000 recommended miles. I have every receipt so can I list the bike as having a full service history? Thanks.

Hello fellow bikers, would anyone know where I can get my alarm and immobiliser fitted properly and do you know how much it would cost? I bought an 'NCS C2 Simple Motorcycle Alarm and Immobiliser with Remote Start'. I have fitted the basic wires so the alarm will sound if the motorcycle is disturbed but I haven't fitted the immobiliser and I don't want the 'remote start' connected. It's fitted to a Kawasaki J300 and I don't want to start splicing wires when I don't know what I'm doing. Thanks.

Thanks for your reply Simon, I might try those that you mentioned. I wanted the angle valves because it's a bit of a carry on getting to the valve on the back wheel.

Hello, has anyone got any experience with these angle valves and are they any good? I did try the screw on type but they leaked, these look ok and I'll have to get them fitted when I get new tyres, I know they're not expensive but are they worth getting? Thanks

WOW, I had no idea it cost so much. I knew it was a right polava getting a licence these days but I didn't think it was that bad or that expensive. I'm 52yo and I never even had a motorcycle lesson, I just went in for my test at 17 and passed, I was riding my CB900 the next day. I had one car lesson and the instructor put me in for my test and I passed. They're two of the few things I didn't F.up in my youth. I've had two minor accidents since I got on the road, one on the bike and one in my car and neither involved another vehicle. I don't believe all these new rules improve road safety, if anyone does, send me the statistics. I feel sorry for the kids of the future when it comes to motor vehicles and the cost of just getting on the road.

Hello everyone, does anyone know where or if I can buy HARD panniers and fitting kit for a Kawasaki J300? I've looked but can't find any, at the moment I'm using canvas panniers but that's because I can't find a PVC or metal alternative, thanks.

Hi Josh, my first and only brand new out of the showroom bike was a 1990 Suzuki GS125 and that's the bike that set me on my love for motorbikes. If bikes had feelings I feel sorry for that bike, the poor thing never had a service in all the time I had it and I used to ride it to the max every day. I don't know why it is never listed as one of those bikes that are unkillable, seriously if I needed a bike for reliability and motorway speed wasn't necessary, this would be the bike I'd pick, it's lightweight, nimble and the MPG is ridiculous. I live on the outskirts of the countryside and those short length sharp turn country roads would give me a 'buzz' (my last bike was a YZF600) and I still can't get that 'buzz' back and I've never had it with any other bike either. I suspect it was because it was my first motorbike and I wasn't used to the 'speed' LOL.

Riding in the wet is a skill on it's own and salty roads are not good if you want to keep your bike in pristine condition, that said if it's your only mode of transportation, just take your time, brake earlier and softer than you normally would and obviously take the corners slower, there's plenty of grip if you don't make sudden moves like grabbing the brake or accelerating too fast. If it's raining, I hang a cut down window wipe on the dash and wipe my visor! I tried the visor spray but found it didn't work very well. I don't think you get wetter riding a bike than if you were walking and I've been riding in all conditions for around 35 years.

I bought a new (used) bike in April and I've just realised my puncture repair kit is still in the cupboard! The portable inflator is under my seat though.

Good luck with your tests, I'm from Sunderland too!