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Sounds very much like a U/S import disconnection of the marker lights is all that's required. As for the one now not flashing, have you checked the bulb is not smashed or blown?

The other thing I forgot is these bikes aren't usually chosen as track weapons which ( unless you want to track one ) means other than normal wear and tear they've likely not been thrapped on a track, Down side of that awesome bomb proof engine is that they are so wanted by the kit car, grass trackers and drag strip bikers that bikes are being stolen to order.

Well done, onwards and upwards not the best time of the year to riding never mind taking tests.

Good write up that Tankbag. I'll second your comment's. lm running gen 2 version the bike is getting dated and everyone expecting an update, but where do they go from here without getting it into serious trouble? past and present model is still a missiles, yes the new super sport bikes make more power are faster and will turn quicker, speed wise that's only because the Busa and ZZR 1400 were shackled to the 186mph gentlemen's agreement 200mph+ is just a flash of the ecu away. I would say if the sports bikes are fighter planes the Busa is Concord lol It will carry you all day at silly speeds in comfort also has room for a decent passenger seat and luggage. Try doing that on any of the super sports bikes! Down sides for me is that there's no centre stand and the side stand got to be the worst stand ever fitted to a motorbike, The bike will roll off it in a heartbeat. Would l swop it? Err Nope

Cheapest option by far works a treat

Here's the trailer law's mate https://www.gov.uk/towing-with-motorcycle 2.5m is the max length allowed from the rear axle of the towing bike lol you've not even touch the subject yet try this one !! https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=canoe ... B640%3B401

Hi first thing first, crack the fixing nuts loose whilst the machine is on it's side stand to avoid unnecessary leverage whilst the machine is up in the air on support stands. As Stu has already pointed out you cannot remove the shock with the bike lifted up on the bobbins or rear wheel axle stand. As soon as you drive the bolts out from the shock the back end of the bike will collapse ="drama Big drama!!" You need to get the weight off the swinging arm, there's a couple of ways of doing this, as already said an Abba stand the perfect tool for the job otherwise if you can get a solid bar through the swinging arm hollow spindle and place a couple of jacks - blocks of wood what ever to lift and support the bike this way, or another way is to remove the bottom of the fairing place a block of wood under the sump and again lift and support the bike this way with jacks or axle stands. Just remember do not try and loosen or retighten the shock fixing bolts whilst the bike is in the air and not fully supported. Hope this helps

Hi and welcome, just a thought is the side stand return spring working correctly and not gone weak? Should this flap about it might just activate the safety switch. Otherwise check the circuitry and connections on the circuit.

Get on to it straight away, this day in age there's no excuse for failing to reply you can get parts shipped from the US in the time you have allowed. Contact pay pal and remember you bank cards have got some clout if its Visa.

Get in well done! Onwards and upwards enjoy the freedom stay safe

In windy foul weather put the bike in gear and use the side stand. The triangles you've shown offer very little support from lateral sideways forces and with a lightweight bike l would say your bike would be more vulnerable to side winds. Just a word of caution just be sure that any stand is supported on solid ground use a piece of wood or plate if nessersary. Also be sure to firmly strap down any covers you may use once these break loose in a strong wind it will act as a sail and pull any bike over no matter what stand its on.

Top tip forget about filtering and swerving to avoid potholes and also be prepared to get as frustrated as hell when stuck in traffic when you wish you were on your bike. On the plus side it's always good to have a full licence to be able to switch on the heater and wipers when called for. Being that you took to the roads first on a bike normally your road sense and collision avoidance skills will be a good step in front of the average car driver. I firmly believe bikers make better car drivers. I also believe that car drivers should first ride two wheels to make them realise and respect just how vulnerable they are on the roads Best of luck with your lessons

Wrong time of the year to be thinking of fuel economy l think . Cold start systems give the motor the extra fuel it needs to get started and run up to optimum temperature, which on a cold winter day it my never reach. As Stu said a good steady run down the motorway is what's needed to get the best figures. By all means check that everything's in order and that the brakes are free and not binding but l would wait and see what the numbers are after a good run before you get concerned and investigate any further

Hi, have you check that all the hoses are ok and not gone soft? In particular the vacuum hose to the automatic fuel cock if this has gone soft when you twist the throttle you will create a higher vacuum than normal in this pipe, the pipe if soft might be sucked flat causing the fuel valve to close just a thought. I doubt very much your problem is due to carb icing.

Shit fights don't work in law the only winners are the lawyers. My first wife got legal aid and dispite my pleas to get control of her lawyer she followed his lead. That lawyer tore us both to pieces with my young daughter at the time mentally trashed pulled between it all. she still carries the mental scars to this day 20 odd years on. My ex thought thought she had won and gloated on it, but 18 months after the divorce was finally finished she moved house, the legal aid board then hit her for £11k as said that was over 20 yrs ago you have been warned.

No point getting entrenched on whos to blaim just let the lawyers sort out the dividing of the estate and get both of them on there way. Entrenchment is what some lawyers love and will cost, will cause bitterness and is no good at all if kids are dragged into it. My good lady is a family lawyer pm me if you need to have a chat.

Good to hear your sorted. Now make mental note to yourself when you get the bike back of how it feels. I'm sure you will notice a massive difference in the ride. Stay safe

Check to see if the tyre is fitted correctly to the rim, if you have allowed the tyre pressure go down to low and then ride on it there's a possibility that the tyre has moved on the rim and is now is not sitting correctly. Don't ride it at any speed get it check over at a tyre specialist.

Agree Stu, you should only pay tax on received payments - income

There's not just the engine to consider, the gearbox, brakes, forks, springs, tyres and numerous bushes through out the bike all have to be bedded in before you go looking for the red line

Race tickets should not be a problem, same old same getting there and back is the issue!

Hi if you can lock the rear wheel and release it with the bike on the main stand then l would say the brake mechanism is working properly, what it then boils down to is the pads grip on the disc - friction bite. What you have to understand is that the rear brake was never designed to stop the bike by itself the main stopping power for the bike is the front brakes hence there considerably larger and more powerful than the rear. Trying to stop a bike only on the back brake will end up with a lock up and tears

If you feel confidant enough go for it, personally l would at least wait until the spring. The Cherbourg coast is notorious for Atlantic storms and lack of day light will spoil the trip. The Cherbourg peninsular is stunning. Do a google search and set your stall out.

Same rules apply Stu, you need a spilt charger, needed to do similar with my caravan battery

Hi, do NOT try and charge your motor cycle battery across your car battery or connect it directly to a cig lighter socket in the car. You have no way of regulating the charge. The output from the car alternator can be as high as 50 amps, should your car battery be in a low state of charge, the cars alternator regulator will sense this and whack out a high charge to the car battery should your bike battery be connected to the same circuit it will get boiled. You need to have a secondary regulator specific to your battery. A read up here might help you some more. http://highfields-arc.co.uk/vehicles/auxchg.htm Read up on how not to do it. I would go out and get a charger specifically for the bike ie an Optimate charger