Rod York

Have you checked the side stand switch- it may be getting dirtier than madonnas undercarriage ( other analogies available upon request)

unfortunately...we may never find out!

put the bike in for a service if you are unable to check & clean the carbs yourself. Areas to check if it was working ok & has started to play up 1.Air Filter 2.Fuel filter? 3.Carbs- clean let us know how you get on

sounds like you have tried most tricks WD40 & leave for 48 hrs ( penetrate)- I would imagine you have done that? Cut the lead & then reapply afterwards?- allowing the heat to be used.. Sunday tomorrow ....church maybe

Should you be on a bike when there are plenty of corsas out there?

1.OK- its a 2 stroke engine, so warming up is vitally important with this type of engine (good 5 mins)- if you are doing this already- good! 2.check the spark plug- look for fouling- this will give an indication of the mix, if it has been set too rich or too lean http://www.4secondsflat.com/Spark_plug_reading.html shows a few examples 3.ensure you have clean/new fuel- drain & replace 4.same with oil- ensure feed is correct 5.Air filter- remove, inspect, clean with 50/50 petrol & 2 stroke oil ( petrol evaporates leaving a thin film of oil to catch extar rubbish...only do his if the air filter is SPONGE- if paper then examine & replace if neccessary. 5.The carb "may" be dirty/not set up, although, I would not attempt this unless you feel confident If you got it from a dealer- take it back and ask them to help- they will be more than keen to help- but not always on a Saturday. Let us know how you get on

leave it with me for a while- does she enjoy candlewax(hot) or electricity either (12/24v)- throw me a frikkin bone here man...i'm only trying to help here

...Sad but true...sodomising is too good for some people!

I love these little tips- which make a job work better¬

what good ideas- thanks for these!

No, but they seem nice guys who do offer a good service, so I mentioned them!

I videod myself changing a warped disc recently- If your bike has a disc brake and you have a warped rotar(disc)- this may or may not help- hope you like it ">

The DSA ERM using instructors that are qualified by the DSA is the best option. IAM- you take your chances with instructors- some are really poor. ROSPA- much better AND you get tested every 2 or so years...but no insurance discount! ERM is the way foward.

With the advent of the super test centres- perhaps there is extra petrol & time taken to tarvel to these destinations along with the increase in test fees and natural depreciation brought about from the increase in use of the training bikes. Cheap training is often exactly just that...cheap

I did a video balancing carbs- "> hope its of use

If any fellow non mechanics are thinking of having a go at balancing their carbs- this video might be of interest, showing how easy it is. Hope you like it http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=CYgN2-96Ik0&fmt=18 THIS IS THE BEST LINK, however a standard version is available here [youtubeuk]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=CYgN2-96Ik0[/youtubeuk]

1.scumdog said check the wiring- have you done that? 2.Bill_on_a_bike suggested putting it back to factory settings- they are there for a reason these are your two best options. The wiring will cost you time and get you familiar with your bike. (good thing) The Factory settings return- if purchased from a dealer- the bike should be road legal- You might want to pursue this avenue if the costs get too much. Of course, if your mate has had his fingers in it and he know what he is doing- then he should be able to put it right- If he can't then he might be a little better on the theory front than the practice. These two options are your best. Heed them

Here is the final part of the trip to Normandy, showing roads and places of interest and other bits too. Hope you like it-sorry for the delay again http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvNWGCApnvY

finally found the time to edit the trip in France. Its going up onto Youtube tonight; I will post it here when its live. The funny bits are at the end. I hope you like it

I was wondering how to get a child to stay awake on a bike - Theres a post on "keeping a pillion awake"- for the start of the videos. Heres the trip from start to Portsmouth- hope you like it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uq9HJYj4WQ part 3 with Normandy & the beaches coming shortly

vicki- well done for your effort- I shall be there- looking foward to meeting everyone. Rod York

Hi Vicki- I have posted my details and would definitely like to be included if that is ok!