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Good morning all, the racing is live on on the BBC i player from about 9.30am . 6 races in total and the weather looks perfect for once.

With a disc cutter slice a bit off the correct size allen key that will drop in the allen bolt then just tighten said allen key with a open ended spanner. Or am I reading it all wrong.

Has it got a sidestand or clutch cut out switch. Did you have side stand down and clutch not pulled in??? Or it could be fulty switches. Check basic things first is battery charged and all connections good, check fuses, check wiring to starter relay and to starter. Have you got enough petrol in the bike.

Racing starts this afternoon with practice in the morning, it is live on the BBC i player.

Bosco that is plainly not acceptable on a new bike. You need to write a letter to the supplying dealer and copy in Honda Uk puting them on notice there is rust appearing on a 2 month old bike and under the consumer rights 2015 a product has to be Fit for purpose of reasonable quality and last a reasonable length of time. It is not acceptable for rust to be appearing and you expect this to be resolved. Include pictures and any evidence you have. You have a warranty from honda but that is just something offered my manufactuers the Consummer rights act 2015 trumps this and it is law. Do not get fobbed off and dont sort the rust out yourself as the dealer will probably try yo blame you for the rust. If there is another Honda dealer in your area go for a ride and ask them for an opinion on the rust and what they would do. Set a timeline that you want a reply by or you will be taking it further. Good luck.

Just buy a honda C50 stepthru they have been around for fifty plus years do 100 miles to the gallon can be serviced by anyone and you can hang your shopping on the hook on the headstock.

If you cant get the chain through the wheel put it through a frame rail or between the forks and then a piece of street furniture ie lamppost, road sign or something so the scum cannot just pick up the scooter and walk off with it.

Round 2 of British Superbikes at Oulton Park will be shown live on D Max channel 39 on freeview on Sunday and Bank Hoilday Monday.

For those that like road racing the NW200 starts next wednesday 8th May with practice and Thursday morning to. Then Thursday afternoon the racing starts. Saturday is the big day with a revised race schedule and lets hope theyget good weather. You can watch it all live via the BBC I player just go to the Northern Island section.

Have a look on this site at a diagram of your headlight assembly and hopefully you can work out what part has been cut out. Yamaha YBR125ED 2009 3D99 EUROPE 1H3D9-300E1 34 HEADLIGHT - buy original 34 HEADLIGHT spares online (cmsnl.com) I would of thought the bulb is a two filiment type with a dip and high beam so at least two wires possibly three if the bulb doesnt earth through the headlight mounting. Have a search for a wiring diagram for your model so you know what you are looking for. Good luck.

Hi there a bit more info is needed where is the wire broken ? is it at a connector block or just a broken wire. If its just a worn through wire either solder it together again and tape or heat shrink it. If its broken at a connector block you can release the broken off spade connector with a very small pick or screwdriver. Then get a new terminal/spade connector of the same design and size to replace it. Make sure you have enough slack so the wire is not pulling at the connector if it is add a short length of wire of the same rating. If you are unsure of how to do a decent repair have a look on you tube at a few vids for advice. Good luck.

Hi there welcome to the forum, as you are importing the bike from the Uk you have to inform customs when you import it then there are duties on the value of the used bike plus VAT on top of that. You will then have to register the bike in Ireland so you can get a road fund licence. Your best bet is to go on to the Ireland gov site and read up on importing a vehicle and the hoops you have to jump through. When working out how much the bike is worth try and get a few valuations from ads and dealers and a bit of research on that model as the lower the figure the less customs duty to pay. Good luck.

Welcome to the forum, you are very talented that looks fantastic.

Its highly unlikely that anyone makes sports exhausts for a far east commuter scooter, they are made cheap sold cheap and usually riden into the ground and then thrown away. Probably your best bet would to use the downpipe and find a fabricator willing to graft some sort of silencer on with bespoke mounting brackets.

This is like the set I have well made and wearing well. US PRO TOOLS 4pc Japanese Industry Standard Screwdriver Set JIS PH1,PH2,PH3 1616 | eBay

Talk to your local Kawasaki parts person they will probably know if the genuine item isnt available any more what will be the closest match or a rear pedal that will work for you.

This is a later part number that fits 430770011

This is the page on the CML website if this part looks correct Kawasaki KLE500B7F 2007 EUROPE,MIDDLE EAST,AFRICA,UK BRAKE PEDAL - buy original BRAKE PEDAL spares online (cmsnl.com) Pedal part number LEVER-ASSY-BRAKE,PEDA for KLE500B7F 2007 EUROPE,MIDDLE EAST,AFRICA,UK - order at CMSNL If its only bent and not snapped it probably can be straightened with a little heat. If you cant get a replacement look at motorcross suppliers as its a common part to swap on dirt bikes for better fit or length.

This is the Kawasaki part number of the lever 132361185 so if you search for the genuine item or a pattern part look for this number. Its quite a common lever and fits over 200 different Kawasakis. LEVER-COMP,FRONT BRAK for KLE500B7F 2007 EUROPE,MIDDLE EAST,AFRICA,UK - order at CMSNL

If its just the end can I cant see a problem, as long as its a decent make and its your bike you can do what you like and everyone can go and do one. The only problem you could have is with a warranty issue but that would only be If the problem concerned the end can. I say go for it. it must look better than the original.

I would suggest try getting your quotes for comprehensive insurance, it seems daft but just getting TPFT implys your not bothered about your vehicle and just need legal cover. Comprehensive insurance normally comes out cheaper.

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Have you got a bolt or a wooden dowel sligthly smaller than the axle, put the swing arm bolt in from one side to hold that side up then move to the other side and slide your temp dowel into support that side. Hopefully you will be able to slid the swinging arm bolt in further and further then gently push the temp dowel out as the swinging arm bolt goes through th frame. You may need to giggle the arm about a bit but it should line up.

I thought I would post this on here to see if it would be of any use to the members on here before I stick it on Ebay or such like. Due to ongoing issues with my health I have a brand new Engineers work bench for sale, I got it about seven months ago with the intension of altering my workshop but its not going to happen now. It is still in its packaging all strapped up never opened. Clarke CWB1551E 1.5m Engineers' Steel Workbench - Machine Mart - Machine Mart It cost me approx £220 but open to an offer of £120 ono. Its is flatpacked but due to its size and weight collection only. Im in Mid Bedfordshire not far off Junction 13 of the M1. Drop me a direct message if you are interested. Thanks

To all those who dont pay for tv channels and sport, ITV are showing Moto GP live this weekend from Portugal. Saturday ITV3 showing Moto GP sprint race then on Sunday ITV4 are showing Moto 2, 3 and Moto GP live.