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I need to get new downpipes for the trusty CBR600F, they are rusting away and there is a hole (maybe more) which is getting progressively worse and makes the bike sound like a very close relation of a jet plane on take off.... So does anyone know if these are any good www.sandybikespares.co.uk/cbr-600-cbr60 ... -105-p.asp and if not what would you recommend?

Going to give the bike a good clean - something that is well overdue. Also got the washing to do and the hosuework. The other half is off to the football. Who says romance is dead

Got an 08 CBR600F and the headlight is supposed to be on permanent - it's twin headlight and the left hand one (if you're looking at it from the front) is the one that supposed to be always on, other comes on high beam only. Problem is that it keeps going off and high beam wont work then either. There isn't a fuse problem and the lamps themselves are fine. I took the connector out and cleaned it and it seemed to work for a while, then it started playing up again. Took it to the shop as I really hadn't a clue and they reckoned that they'd fixed it, 2 or 3 months later it's giving me grief again. It seems, in my limited knowledge of all things electrical, that the problem is stemming from somewhere near the start button - bear with me here... I turn the ignition on and sometimes the headlight comes on sometimes it doesn't, hit start and the light flickers, occassionally it stays on (bonus) mainly it goes back off. if I nudge the starter the headlight comes on and stays on. And basically on it stays all the way to work (16 miles, fast and slow roads, speed bumps, potholes the works) or wherever else I'm going. So any clues, shop I took it to originally said that it was a simple fault and that I was lucky as it could have needed a new something or other (OK vague I know but it's 2 or 3 months ago now) and it would cost around £500 - they still robbed me blind anyhow I reckon. There has to be a loose wire but how do i go about finding it and rectifying the problem?/

Two of them today. First is the cyclist this evening who shot out of a one-way street the wrong way dressed all in black and with no lights, I narrowly missed the muppet and he proceded to shout abuse at ME...... Second was the British gas van who was on his phone and leaning toward the passenger side of his vehicle (guess he was looking for something) who veered across and almost hit me as I was waiting to turn right onto my drive after work.

Wednesday for me as other half has a day off too. Also have an understanding biker boss

Arai, as they are the only make that do one small enough to fit me and I can fit my glasses under....

Thanks. I used to use them (Wulf boots) but they changed makes of boots (about 6 years ago) and they were too tight round my calf. Will give them another go maybe they have got different stock in. In 20+ years I have had 3 pairs of boots - Fox, Wulf and now On-Off Road, but can't find any of them. have tried Google but it throws up all sorts of weird stuff and fleabay is no use either.

My beloved motocross boots are nearing the end of their life I've had them about 6 years and they have been worn pretty much every day and in all weathers. Now here is the poser for you all. I only need a Size 4 and I'm blowed if I can remember where I bought my current boots. I had this problem before as when I ring shops I invariably get the response "I'm sorry we don't stock children's sizes" So, if anyone has any ideas or suggestions all will be appreciated. I live in the Harrow area and J&S Accessories Watford don't do anything smaller than a 6. I also travel up to Lincolnshire fairly often (mum still lives there) if that helps any more.

I ride in everything but snow, oh and that two to thee week period up to Christmas as there seems to be even more nutters on the road than usual then.

I have an Arai Astro and my glasses fit well under it. However, i did stand in the opticians with lid on trying 1001 pairs until i got the right fit. Best bet is to try on as many lids as possible until you find one that works for you.

Thanks a lot, will give them all a try. Something has to go right at some point for me

I was happily blasting down the A1 Sunday, after a great time back home in Lincolnshire, when my trusty SV cut out. Managed to get to hard shoulder without being squashed and called the insurance people as I have breakdown with them. Good old SOS arrived mega quick (about 35minutes) and relayed me and bike to my mates place, he's a mechanic. Turns out that trusty bike decided to blow a gasket, I lost the oil and now have a ceased engine. Here's the question, anyone know of a reputable breaker that may have a second hand SV650 engine, it seems that it wil be cheaper by miles to get an engine from a breaker than to try and repair mine. Apparently I blew it big style..... Add to that I've not long been made redundant and am really broke, so if it's really cheap all the better. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks