Ian Frog
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Just to add to the confusion there is a video that was posted to UKBusas by someone where they did detailed tests of a lot of lube options and they came up with the same recommendations as the chain manufacturer which was gearbox oil! Before anyone says it they included an anti fling test with a short length of chain in a drill and new clean lengths subjected to the same test with the other options. Good watch ! Cheers Ian
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Shame but I am a lot less than surprised ! Cheers Ian
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Hi Livewire For what it`s worth I have a couple of spare heavy duty chains that I have acquired through work. I would be happy to let you have one if it helps you out? Give me a shout if you want my email etc and we can arrange something. Cheers Ian
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I had one of these back in the day (1987) and got crash bars for xl500 basically same machine. Try contacting Dave Silver Spares, Very helpful and knowledgeable people. Cheers Ian
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I was at a top speed event at R.A.F Woodbridge a few years back when one of the competitors came off at 170mph plus. The following day he was back in the paddock apologising to us for holding up racing. He had some bruises and a broken little finger from memory. Someone said that as you have been down the road on your hands and knees if anyone says you spent too much on decent gloves just tell them to do one ! By the way Ken is still attending and competing in top speed events Cheers Ian
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At what point do you think that was legal? I passed my test in 1979 and as far as I know it was not legal when I had my 250 on L plates or my AP5o ! I started riding in the mid 70`s and received a conviction for carrying a passenger in 76 and the guy on the back had a full licence. Cheers Ian -
I think Andrew might need to use a tinted visor for a few other reasons lol. Cheers Ian
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Picked up a pair of Richa cold protects tonight and in general well impressed. Will let you know how they perform later ! Cheers Ian
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I must confess Harriet the Harris has now been sold but she only saw bright sunny days while I had her! The wheels were that colour when I got her but the paint to match was my idea and I liked it. Still have Rexy (bought new in 2004 and a keeper) also a 2005 Gen 1 Hayabusa with some tweaks which is great fun ! Cheers Ian
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Did someone say cute front end ? Cheers Ian
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Hi If the switch turns out to be goosed have a careful look at how many keys etc are on your keyring. I have seen a lot of bike and car ignition switches wrecked by keyrings with spare keys house keys and all sorts of other crap bouncing about! If you need to replace switch please check out Wemoto before visiting a main stealer ! Cheers Ian
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Honda cg125 engine noise
Ian Frog replied to Otreed's topic in Old Motorbikes, Projects and Restorations
May I ask if you do know the reason it was parked up and left? My worry is the previous owner had engine issues so left it to one side. As was said before have you opened her up and had a look? Hope you get it sorted. Cheers Ian -
Hi Manxie I cant take all the credit ! The Rex was bought new in 2004 and is a keeper, the Busa found her way in to the stable 6 months ago and is a credit to her previous owner. I got the Busa to stop me riding my race Busa on the road lol (Supercharged and 282bhp)
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Well Rexy is obvious I am afraid ! The Busa hasn't actually got a name (mind you I never named my Harris either). Cheers Ian
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My current road girls. Hope you like ! Cheers Ian
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One of the finest road racers of all tome (Joey Dunlop) never used the rear brake. After all if you are braking on a two wheeler in anything other then a straight line things could get interesting. On my ZRX bought new in 2004 I still have the original rear pads and in my 2003 Busa I have never looked at the rear pads. I am aware of all the 75% 25% arguments but prior planning matters more. Cheers Ian
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You may like to note that one of the finest road racers of all time Joey Dunlop never used the rear brake at all. After all if you are braking on a bike in anything other than a straight line things are going to get "interesting". My ZRX bought new in 2004 still has original rear pads and my 2003 Busa I have never looked at the rear pads. I know all the 75% 25% arguments but 40 years and never being off two wheels I am happy with Joey`s choice. Cheers Ian
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