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Regulator/rectifier I would do some checks on that component, assuming the battery is charging seemingly fine off the circuit.

I have one of these; https://nextdaycomponents.co.uk/shop/latest-products/transcend-drivepro-200-1080p-full-hd-dashcam-built-in-wi-fi-with-adhesive-mount?gclid=Cj0KCQjwjbveBRDVARIsAKxH7vl0dHFmWWockCKpLGDcYFzfZK00hCdVRm8zvmE4YWI1eNdd940A7h4aAtbPEALw_wcB For the car... Definitely need a rear one. I see some crazy sh*t happen in front, but more often from behind. Might be something to do with me. I don't bother uploading the footage unless it's something really bad or unusual. I mean, who wants to see some lard arse driving his Merc past me at 120mph, or having to brake because of a numpty not looking, when it's about as entertaining as watching snooker? I keep it for insurance purposes, because it really helps to have one in all circumstances. It's evidence.

I feel like the odd one out of the rest of the world. If my car or bike get's cosmetically damaged, I just don't repair it. Unless, of course it is dangerous. A little scrape, scratch, dent here and there doesn't matter, unless you plan on selling it on and getting the best possible price for a good one. Try eBay, but be vigilant because half the time the sellers are lying or hiding something wrong.

I would have been right up in that horses face, grab him by the scruff and shove his nose in it. BAD HORSEY!

No worries. If I remember right, the pins on the relay go: 30- live from the battery 87- output live to your grips 86- negative to grips and battery 85- switching live I put the switching live to the white wire in my ignition loom, but you can usually tap into the fuse box to get a live. I'm no expert, so I'm sure somebody with some more advise will always be along if I missed anything out. Setting it up was really easy and if I ever need to take the loom off, it takes just a minute.

To the amazement of all of my work colleagues, the loom that I made up for this actually works a treat (usually I'm blowing myself up and everything around me). Still using it today.

Cleaned the airbox, filter, checked plugs, checked all connections and hoses are where they should be, and all is set exactly as it should be. Problem still not resolved, and is actually worse. The bike had no issues prior to clubbing a pot hole, which noticeably disconnected the inlet hoses, which I have learnt go to the float bowls of the carburettor. The hoses were re-connected, but made no difference. My next worry is going to be focused on the carburettor (yet again). While it is out and most of the stuff is apart, I might as well get stuck in checking the valve clearances. But I am worried that we have maybe a split diaphragm or something else sinister going on in the carb.

Plugs look normal and no worrying signs. The first thing I noted was a strong smell of petrol. The fuel line wasn't exactly connected very well anymore. I found the air box totally caked in crud and a couple of dead flies. The air filter has definitely seen better days and the seal between the carb plate and the air box is totally perished. I gave the fuel lines , filter , and pump a clean up, then cleaned up the air box and hoses. The carb is still in the intakes with no play. I'll order a new filter and, some 8mm bore lines, and try to find a new seal for the carb. It looks like it could have been a fuel starvation, coupled with poor running from the airflow.

I do see a big lip / gap appeared between the airbox and the carb, which is definitely not seated correctly. I managed to get back by doing 60mph down the M5. Any faster is a problem. Clutching at straws with the "I used wrong fuel" idea. I just don't fancy taking it all apart again. I've already butchered it so much. It was like a 125 but uses ten times the fuel. In fact I was nearly empty, on arrival, which is far from normal. If you take off in 1st or 2nd,its not too bad. Whack it into 3rd or 4th and crank the throttle, then she really bogs down with the strain. If it isn't raining too much tomorrow then I'll get to work again. Many thanks for the replies so far. Currently, it's the rat bike that my colleagues keep calling, "black death". Probably thanks to the baffles being removed. That or because I tend to blow things up a lot.

Part of me is wondering if it's for the best and I should just leave it be, because I want to keep a clean license. Anyway, I have basically "street-fightered" a 93' ZZR600 because of several reasons. 1) It was ugly as hell 2) The paintwork and fairings were just such a horrible state 3) I want something that just runs and doesn't matter if I drop or bin it 4) I want to easily be able to work on it in the future without having to disassemble a mountain of plastic. The forks were a disgrace and the front tyre was already getting low on tread, but was ridden its final trip for miles while going flat. I have used an angle grinder, drill, filing tools, a Triumph Sprint front end that had a virtually new tyre on, and turned it into a Trisaki, that became the smoothest ride imaginable, compared to how it was. Everything went together with some light mods, and the bike just glides. Plus, I mounted the Triumph brakes to it, which definitely improved braking! Also, the baffles are without any wadding, so is rather loud (so people can hear me approaching - this has made a huge difference to how many people pull out into my path!) Hopefully not going to result in a noise complaint. The problem was fitting the ram air intakes, which essentially became two big hoses facing front from the frame, plus two smaller ones on a single link pipe (Y shape), which I fed and bracketed under the headlight. The smaller hoses (from memory) feed into the carb to dump more air into the mix. This all worked a treat until last night when I hit the biggest dipping great pot hole you've ever seen. I noted an instant hesitation above 60mph, and that was because the smaller air intakes under the light had jumped out of the hoses from the shire force of the impact. I reconnected and secured it all at home, started and ran it for a bit to find everything seemed OK, not that you can tell without riding it. Then came this morning's commute to work. I did the usual filtering for about seven miles without a hitch, and began up the slip road to the motorway. My little 600 struggled to do its usual rocket impression, and when I hit 70mph, it refuses to push harder. If you twist the throttle back, it only sounds grungier, but doesn't affect how fast it's going. If you crank it all the way then it will eventually push through and start hitting 75, and onward. Something tells me that this is going to be an airflow issue again, but I wanted to see if any of the experienced guys and girls who know a thing or two can give me any more clues before I pull it all apart again. I have ridden it at an average top speed of 60mph today and still burnt the same, if not more fuel than usual. I think I'll be checking the plugs tomorrow, too. *** Edit *** Just remembered that last night I added premium fuel instead of regular by mistake... Quite a lot of it. Is this possibly going to cause issues?

People who have blue tinted lights in their car should be shot.

The fun and joy element has well and truly departed from driving and riding in most of the UK. Not saying that you have to be "speeding" to have fun - not at all. I mean that there's too much threat of punishment for simply using the roads, too many restrictions and boundaries, too many idiots, too many cameras, too many vultures at the top trying to get into your pocket. Once upon a time in the UK, you could jump on your bike and just go out and enjoy the ride. Definitely time to start thinking about jumping ship. With everything else going wrong here, the speed cameras covering every inch, mixed with the shockingly low standard of driving, is the last straw. Netherlands have some nice roads, I hear.

Yes, that is literally the main reason why virtually every single inch of motorway is caked in cones and road "works" forever, as far as I know. They are all slowly being taken over by "smart" motorways that are designed with cash in mind. Those new cameras a bloody bright when they go off, so there's no mistaking when you get snapped. I was riding down the M4 near Bristol and just so happened to glance to the opposite carriageway just as someone triggered one of them. Then that Manfred Mann tune started playing... What was it called?

When speed cameras were starting to become more common, I used to dodge the routes with any on. Not because I was intending on speeding, but because I don't trust the cameras or the people who run them. I have always been fully aware that they're only true purpose is for revenue generating. Then there were rumours that the Government were going to reduce the amount of cameras, but then more started appearing. Then more, and more, and more. Now you can't go anywhere without having to spend more time worrying about where that needle is pointing than where your front wheel is at. The motorway cameras are replaced with the new HADECS cameras that are configured at the click of a button from the local control room, and they're everywhere. There is literally zero point in owning any vehicle that can exceed 70mph in this country. Speed is only a factor in most collisions, and most incidents seem to be through distracted driving, or more bluntly; using a mobile phone whilst driving. Every other driver is at it, clipping in and out of their lanes. If the authorities and government actually gave one fudge brownie about safety then they would target these offenses, instead of making easy pickings off speed detection.

I was looking for a digital speedo for mine. Most of them seem to come with a tachometer, which will no doubt be a barrel of laughs getting the wiring right first time on that for my bike. Definitely avoid ANY Chinese cheapo brands!!! I cannot stress this enough. My OH bought me a camera to fit to the bike, which came in a waterproof case. It recorded and worked for about a week before it blew up in my office. Was rather frightening for all around. I found out she got it from Wish at a very cheap rate. You get what you pay for in these cases, and luckily it didn't go off mid-ride. If I go buying one then I'll be making sure to research it first. Cheapo brands are just lethal.

I have recently viewed a lot of these clips from so called "bikers" in the UK (don't get me started on the Americans) and such compilations of videos where somewhere along the way an incident unfolds. In my experience of about 14-15 years of riding and driving, I stand firm that 99% of accidents can be avoided. So, to me it seems, SEEMS that a worrying amount of these videos seem to entice an accident, which then becomes an incident of road rage. Most of them are on 'L' plates and are little whingey kids with whiney voices, and a lot of them are the one's at fault - not the other driver. A few clips illustrate genuine brown trouser moments caused by crap drivers, but so many little pencil neck kids film their nobish behaviour, get themselves into a dangerous situation and make it ten times worse. It makes me laugh when the drivers confront them and they ride off after giving it the 'big hard man'. Bloody annoying.

Both the Triumph and Kawasaki tanks were left on a bench in the back garden while the hot sun beat down. Both were whistling and fuel did drip from the breather pipes. It gave off a lovely aroma. Mmmmm, lovely petrol.

Back in my day, I rented out a two bed apartment above a motorbike shop (the guys owned it so was the best place for me), and it was £250 a month in 2006. It wasn't that bad at all, plus I had all the help I could need with my bike. Plus, when my bike was having trouble then I was always lent another until mine was fixed. It wasn't like they didn't know where I lived. Now, if I want to rent then it's a minimum of around £900 a month. Not easy to afford anywhere these days. Anyway, best way to get a pay rise is to assert your dominance in the work place. Demand a pay rise. Thump your fists on the desk and refuse to work until you get your increase. This will show determination and strong willing. Employers like this. Also, don't forget to ask them about their policy on calling in sick every Friday and Monday, and possibly being a bit 'tipsy' at work. This will show them that you're good at forward planning.

It's only August! Deary me. Tesco don't even start putting out the Christmas stock until next week. Good tips above. I need to start winterising my bike and some heated grips on it.

The letter only comes from the "Safety Camera" office, has a Notice Number in the header so likely related to a speeding offense, but the body of the letter roughly says: We are writing to you because you insured this vehicle as of X-Date in April, please be of assistance to us with our enquiries and tell us who you brought the vehicle from, what's their address, and what date. Please reply by 31st July in the pre-paid envelope. Nothing else. It sounds very polite at the moment. If I ignore it then I imagine that it gets worse for me. The vehicle was in Wales only once and there must have been a camera in hiding somewhere, because I am always vigilant about my speed, and especially so if I see a speed camera.

It just worries me that they are so keen on tracing this information, and when I phoned it went through to the "safety" camera team, and the letter came from the evidence department. So they're obviously getting information together for a case. This is it. I'm going down for life. Might go on the run. I'll just be honest and tell them everything I know and explain about the reason it wasn't registered to me.

That is possible. But, if there is proof beyond reasonable doubt that the vehicle was in excess of the speed limit on the day and on the route that I took (I have google location history to prove) then I am never driving anywhere unfamiliar ever again. I am the 1% who actually use the left lane on the motorway, do "life savers", had advanced driver training, and do everything legal and by-the-book, so this would just p*ss me off royally.

Hopefully some of you will be able to help with some advice. A bit of a back story: I posted up about the Renault work that I did to get the car running, which was around early April. I picked the car up for about £300 as a cheap running non-runner on part that the starter was knackered, with a long MOT, from a shifty looking Irish bloke. He handed over the new keeper supplement from the V5, wrote a receipt on an envelope, and he drove the car back to where I keep them. A few days later I tried to register it to me using the DVLA online system, only to find that the document reference was invalid. So I posted the new keeper slip and got a letter back from the DVLA saying that the car was already registered to somebody else using that document reference number. Then I found an old slip from 2017 that showed it was sold to a motor trader (A E Wilcox), who I made contact with. I asked them to give me info on who has the car and they said that they can't help because the customer is deceased??? So I obtained a V62 form with the intent to send it off asap, but everything got put on hold because little one was born and everything else taking over. I left it with mother-in-law because I don't have a cheque book, but she forgot to send it, and I forgot all about it. I got it running and drove 60-odd miles at the end of April to Pencoed to buy this ZZR600, which I'm using daily. The car has pretty much not moved since and I use the bike instead. Fast forward on to a month ago, the cam belt tensioner came loose and it jumped teeth right out side of the house on the way back from the gym. So had a top end rebuild to do on it, which I did last week. Getting on with life, everything is fine, then yesterday get a letter from south wales police saying that they see that I am insured on the car since April, so tell us who you brought the car from and when. I'm trying to rack my brain and work out why they want this information, when I find out that mother-in-law hasn't even sent the V62. I checked the database online to see if it has a stolen PNC record, which it does not. So, I ring the number on the letter and an automated voice tells me, "Welcome to the safety camera line", and in Welsh. The plot thickens! So, that one journey to Wales to get the ZZR, I don't remember seeing any speed cameras at all, and as far as I remember I drove within the speed limits, and carefully as I do with my 15 years experience. Nobody answered the phone so I hung up and now not sure how to approach this. It was so long ago that I have no clear recollection of the day and I have been given ten days as of the date of the letter to respond. Thing is, it was so long ago and I had no idea if I had exceeded the speed limit. I'll just be incriminating myself and getting in more trouble for not registering the car in good time, even though it's mostly been sat on the drive in bits.

You can probably get a replacement with transponder easily enough. I have no idea if this is the same: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-YZF-R1-R6-FZ1-FZ4-FZ6-FZ8-XJ6-XJR-Schlussel-Rohling-Transponder-ID69/152602096860?hash=item2387cb34dc%3Ag%3ANPAAAOSw9~5ZUldx&_sacat=0&_nkw=fz6+key+transponder&_from=R40&rt=nc And then a process to program the transponder to the ECU: 1.Insert the red key into the ignition and turn it to "ON". The immobilizer indicator light should come on for 1 second and then go off. 2.With the red key still in the ignition, start the engine. 3.Shut off the engine and remove the red key. The immobilizer indicator light should start to blink after 30 seconds. 4.Insert the red key into the ignition and turn it to "ON", then "OFF" and then remove the key within 5 seconds. 5.Insert the black key into the ignition and turn it to "ON" within 5 seconds. 6.While the immobilizer indicator light is flashing, turn the black key to "OFF" and then remove the key. 7.Wait for the immobilizer indicator light to stop flashing. It should stop 5 seconds after you remove the black key. 8.If everything went OK, then you can use the black key to start the engine. I had to do something similar with a few cars over the years but never had a bike new enough with a chip in it.

Who are all you people? Where am I?