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Without looking at the service manual I won't be able to tell. I think Google will be your best chance to find out about torque figures.

Basically yes. Make sure you have something like a jack under the bike to prevent the forks trying to go any further and to help with the weight of he bike. Undo the 4 bolts so the forks can move easily. Push the forks down into place. Measure the distance from the cap to the top brace and make sure is exactly the sam on both sides. Then tight the bolts. Not like an orangutan on steroids take the jack off and you will be good to go

Maybe they weren't tightened properly and the fall have push them up. That will affect the feel of the suspension. Have you tried bringing them to the correct position?

Do you need to have a company for that?

Although this doesn't affect me. This article is another demonstration that we live in a country run by people with the brain of a jellyfish..... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68658209

Issue with Stainless is the chemical reaction with aluminium which will seize them the same and SS quality isn't the best.

I wonder if nickel platting on the new bolts will be a good idea... Any thoughts?

A few weeks ago, while replacing the brakes on the Pan I noticed it just become a bucket of rust During the weekend I tried to remove the fairings. No luck there, most bolts are rusted and won't move. So, order new set of all bolts and plastic fixings for good measure. Just need to find a way to remove the wee rusted things Thinking on the lines of a reverse thread drill where bolts attach to the frame. Not too worried about the ones connecting the fairings. Things going really badly, (as probably will) will need to think about more radical measures.

I use a MOT app that will show the history of the MOT. This would show you how well the guy kept the bike mechanically or if it there were loads of either advisory or fails. Then there are the usual ways to check if the bike is worth. If the bike is running or the engine is hot when you arrive, just run as far as you can. signs of scratches that would indicate the bike has been on the side. things like that. Nothing will say that the owner before the guy you're buying from was a tw@t and never cared for the bike and the guy who owns it now took good care of it, then the history would become redundant.

If it was only Buffy....

I'm still planning going but I don't know if by then things haven't change. We are a long time away to know for sure

I really like this guy's work. In here he explains how to apply the paint and he always uses the same trick to add the decals. He uses soapy water so he can adjust the decals and then uses heat to dry the water. https://youtu.be/ZA1gVMtxWuE?si=8tCQSYKZ-YgIudHr

Some cheapish cod liver oil capsules use outdated pil and are as good as not having them. Magnesium can be taken with pretty much any other supplements and have no known side effects

Paint, decals and clear Needless to say that you need proper quality materials including the base, clear can damage paint if not automotive quality

I found that a supplement of magnesium has greatly improved my continuous joint pain

You're not alone on that. Mostly when riding the pan I have to stop to have a rest on my left hand. I sometimes use one of the exercise springs that you squeeze and gets your hand and wrist stronger. It helps a bit but not the cure for it

It comes to mind my 86 shadow 700c The c comes from California which have strick laws for emissions. The difference between mine and the normal shadows is the carbon canister and the emissions control unit. If you look for the service manual for the 86 shadow 700c it will show the paraphernalia of hoses and additional elements for California compliance

What he wisely said

If you're waiting for decent weather to ride the bike in Scotland I will wish you the best of luck It's a lottery getting amazing warm weather when you ride up here. I remember going to the beach in Durness with amazing weather and pouring down later that day in thurso

get a goat they are excellent lawnmowers

Instead of the grease I use a small cable tie not to tighten, just enough to move and stay in place. Both forks obviously It works a treat

You Will need the service manual to find what depth from the top the oil should be. Alternatively, measure the oil without the springs before you drain it. That should give you an idea of where the oil should sit. Then you can just trial and error with different amounts and decide which level works better for you. More oil means stiffer suspension Less oil means softer suspension. You will need to know also what w value you will be using. Again this is more a personal choice than following the manufacturer specs. Higher Wxx also increases the stiffness of the suspension Normally something between W5 and W15

My favourite route on that area is taking the A93 from Perth to Banchory then take a left at Crathes to the A957 towards Stonehaven.