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Best advice is make a list of bikes you like and then go and sit on as many as you can.......you'll then find bikes that feel ok and others that don't. .....then go from there......

A blocked idle jet?

Yep.....sounds like clutch drag....

Also check that there's actually fuel in the float bowls and it's not water......

I've never had any trouble with my Meta alarm/immobiliser. .......

I like Held gloves.....but I'm not sure they'll be much better for you......go to Motorcycle Live at the end of the month and see what gloves you can find there.....

That tyre looks a bit squared off Beefy.....that'll make it feel like you're on a knife edge when you lean into a corner. I'd say it's due for replacement.....

To pump tyres up, get an ALDI outfit for £89 To restore the jag you need 14cfm and a 100-150 tank on 3hp running off 16amp mains connector like a cooker type point. Will that do? I know that sort of thing as I restore vehicles for a living. The XJ that Mawsley is referring to is his Yamaha XJ900.....so a slightly smaller project....

Did he not see that video of the truck driver who killed a woman and 3 kids because he was too busy f*cking about with his phone and not concentrating on driving.....

Have you got a spark on the dead cylinders? I still think it sounds like carbs.....

You'll also get those who will lecture you on how dangerous motorbikes are......it's all part of the deal......

Sounds like a plan mate.......

Alma chains are rated pretty highly......not cheap though...... http://www.almax-security-chains.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I think you could be right mate!....

Yep......it's just a case of putting a multimeter set to volts dc across the battery terminals and taking down the voltage readings at different stages......as Stu says, we can help you with this.....

Day 5.......and it's beginning to show....

It's something I've often considered but never actually pursued.......normally just rely on the foam one that comes with the jacket......maybe I should look into these a bit more seriously. .....

On my second bike (RD350) I grabbed a bit too much front brake on a damp, greasy road after having new brake pads fitted......by the time the bike slid into the car in front I had bailed out and was standing on the footpath watching it.......so, it's easy done mate.....don't beat yourself up over it.....

You didn't use a relay then?.....

Bad luck mate.......but it's easy done. Hope you get fixed up ok and back on the bikes as soon as poss......

Honestly mate, everything helps.....and it's all appreciated. ......

cleaning costs nothing Except elbow grease..... Trouble is, my OCD won't allow me to just clean things.....and every job I do on it leads to 2 more jobs......and even secondhand parts for the bike can be pretty expensive.....

Cheers mate....it's much appreciated. ..... I didn't get a day 0 pic, but I'll get one at the weekend with the beginnings of my mo......

So......it's time for me to grow my silly moustache again, which Bonniebird really loves! But I believe it's for a good cause.....to raise funds and raise awareness for Prostate cancer, Testicular Cancer and Mental health issues. November is not a good time to be asking for donations, with Christmas just appearing on the horizon, but if anyone could chuck a couple of quid into my fundraising effort I'd really appreciate it......cheers..... http://mobro.co/bobbillbarker" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

What did happen to the project , was it finished Erm....no.....The frame, wheels, swing arm and various engine covers have been powder coated now......so it's now down to cleaning and painting the engine......rebuilding and painting the calipers.....and stripping and rejetting the carbs. ......then reassembly and wiring......so, hopefully I'll get time over the coming months. Finances....or the lack of have slowed things a bit......