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If you ride with the visor open for a long time with a pinlock insert, then the pinlock gets covered with a thin traffic grime film. As the pinlock is soft, absorbent plastic, I don't think it ever comes properly clean.

40 quid, Geofferz plus I end up with a total of 6 locks. 3 new and 3 existing. I would have thought, given the key is coded that they could sell locks for that key. It wasn't to be

Anyone who is looking at this, the answer is No. "Thank you for your email. Unfortunately Givi do not supply a Replacement Lock and Barrel that is already coded to a current Key no.'

The key has a code stamped on it, but I can't find anywhere that I can use the code when buying a new lock

I have 2 Givi panniers with the same key, wondering if I can buy a single lock that the same key will work on? Then I can put it on my new topbox and one key opens everything. I know you can buy new locks, but I want to specify the key number. I'm going to guess that Givi come back to me and say I have to buy three new locks in a set, that comes with a key that fits all. Hopefully someone else has tried them and got a different answer

Yes, thanks. Still think I will stick with the manufacturers recommended torque settings, using a torque wrench. Hence the original question

Eh?

Thanks. Looks like I will get similar to yours, [mention]Gerontious[/mention]

Am looking for a decent Monokey top box. Am in Stockport if collection required

My torque wrench goes up to 60NM, but my rear wheel nuts need 70. So I guess I am off to Halfords to buy a second torque wrench. I have my eye on the one that goes to 100NM. https://www.halfords.com/tools/hand-tools/spanners-and-wrenches/halfords-advanced-torque-wrench-model-100-488703.html Is there anything anywhere on a bike that has a higher torque setting than the rear wheel nuts?

Woo Hoo ! Cheers Ian arse, loads of comments without pics. Not sure you are seeing the funny side of a perfectly good double entendre

Stockport has few claims to greatness but one thing in it's favour: the NCP at the station has motorcycle parking on the ground floor, with ground anchors. 4 spaces if memory serves Not sure if they do lockers, not even for cyclists, somewhere to leave your gloves and helmet would be great And it's free, the attendant told me, despite the signage saying motorcyclists had to pay

Are 90° tyre valves something that your bike comes with as part of the wheel, or something that you can have added by the tyre fitter?

Hear, hear. I imagine that the current manufacturers are feeling rather worried. Who knows, maybe the Chinese can bring us those things that elude the present day manufacturers, like decent fuel economy and power, hugger and fender extender as standard, heated grips as standard, centre stand as standard, fastenings that don't rust in the first autumn of ownership, long term reliability... There may actually be money to be made that way, rather than selling a lifestyle dream and matching clothing

For sure but that point of no return definitely varies. Essentially You can muscle up a falling lightweight bike from a greater lean than a top heavy monster.

I'm dubious about this, I mean I understand the logic but I don't think it would stand testing i can see that in many cases paddling would be, and does feel safer. Having owned 2 litre bikes that were ridiculously top heavy, I would choose to paddle both of these backwards any time, rather than push from one side. I'd be bloody careful, but there's no way I am not having a foot on both sides of a 260kg top heavy unstable weight on wheels. There's no otherway of saving it if you go a few degrees over to the other side. I've also owned a zzr1400 and that whilst being a heavy beast, had the lowest centre of mass possible, incredible really and plainly designed that way. Manual handling was a dream and I would generally be happy pushing it around. Same for smaller lighter bikes where you can pull it back to vertical.

It's a good question. I use my bike to commute so, 1 it's often wet on the journey in and 2, it's often impossible to dry the bike during the day if it's continuing to rain. I have a cover stored at work and never know what to do

With modern bikes the 'minor' services tend to be fairly simple and straightforward, that most anyone can do. No garage required. (I dont have one) And no stamp needed either.. just keep receipts and be sure to follow the schedule. use OEM parts where possible. or to spec where its not. and keep receipts to prove. I thought that this was the sort of thing, forums like this were for. But, isn't the question whether, if you were to sell your bike now, you could expect to recoup the dealer cost by selling it as "Full Main dealer history" rather than "some well meaning individual did it themselves"?

You can. I bought a Triumph Explorer privately, it has a habit of dropping into neutral when downshifting from third to second. I looked this up, Google ”triumph Explorer third to neutral", first result is a 78 page discussion about this issue for example. Oh no. Contacted the seller who said it never did that to him and wished me luck. Apparently the problem starts with the gear selector shaft hence my enquiry about whether replacing this would be within my capabilities

How complicated is it to remove and replace a transmission selector shaft? As far as I can tell, and I am the opposite of mechanical, it would seem to be a case of undo cover, carefully extract entire shaft (arrowed in picture), carefully insert new one (that I would have to assemble from the various individual bits) and refit cover. Yes or No? Part and some of the procedure attached.

I have one of these https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/178161 It's used but very good condition and has pinlock fitted. It's of no use to me, if anyone wants to pick it up from Stockport, or just pay me post and packing costs, it can be yours.

I bought the bike in January and I put 4000 miles on it. I ended up selling it as I never really got on with it for the reasons given, particularly the throttle response. I had two different mechanics looking at it and between us we could not resolve. As other owners have mentioned elsewhere (other forums are available), the on off throttle gets worse as the engine warms up.

Now sold. my 2018 Kawasaki Versys Grand Tourer 2018 (Mk 3). This is in excellent condition, in Kawasaki green, the best colour for kwackers. There's four services on record, the most recent being in April this year. The mileage is currently 13000 but may increase slightly as still occasionally used. As this is the GT version it comes with three piece colour matched luggage including top box with pillion backrest. All luggage uses ignition key. Also has the GT spotlights. Added extras are fender extender, sat nav yoke mount, heated grips, handguards, SW motech rear hugger and centre stand. This would make a brilliant tourer, it has everything. Fitted with Avon Storm tyres. It's the best cornering bike I have ridden and I'm currently getting 60+ MPG which is phenomenal. Two minor chips to paint, a scratch on the handlebar end. Couple of slight marks to luggage but I can assure you that the condition of the bike is excellent. Price-wise I would like 6000 which for the condition and equipment seems fair

What? They've all forgotten and I come along and remind them?