Tiggie

dont drill you will only knack something I had exact same problem with my caliper, tried heat, hammering, penetration spray, everything I could but the pin wouldnt shift. I bought a set of easy out extractors like these http://images.esellerpro.com/2176/I/318/3/da70.jpg they bite down into the metal as you are trying to loosen the bolt and after a bit of hammering and sweating it came off. the new bolt got a hell of a lot of anti seize slathered on the threads

keep things you have taken out together and spaced in the order they go as well

cant see a problem there, wouldnt be obstructing anyone or anything so you might as well do it

any yellow lines on the road next to the lamp post?

either would be ok, I think the instructor would just be happy that you didnt show up in shorts & t-shirt do you have proper footwear? race rep leathers with trainers would go down well i'm sure

If a council warden sees it or whichever electric board comes to service the lamp you will get told to move it I expect, I think a copper would have to be very bored or in a bad mood to do anything if they saw it.

if its been sat outside under a cover for a couple of years have a good luck at the frame and swingarm, could be very badly rusted. £300 - £400 sounds good to me

well done!

ouch! sounds nasty, hope it mends well so you can be back on the saddle. p.s. Harleys might be a bit more comfy for you with the foot forward position

you're in the top ten so quit your whining!

that oil is perfectly fine, its the same I use in mine and i'm pretty sure Stu uses it too and he knows a hell of a lot more than me Some car oils have friction modifiers which affects a bikes clutch, I will stress though that its some not all.

gear box been put in upside down?!!

really no point messing about until this is done

didnt you hear? the bottom 3 have to wash everyones bikes at the rally!

though I'm not sure how long the spider oil will last

decent result for your team maybe!!!

from checking google 1 litre is correct , either 10/40 or 15/40 will do. changing oil is pretty important, my service book recommends every 5000 miles though I do mine a little more often as its only a 125 my bike only take 2 litres of oil so cost isnt really an issue like the bigger bikes. Its a good idea to change your oil filter at the same time, you dont have to but you might as well while your down there. I would say change your oil every 6 months as a guide, and dont get caught up in the fully synth, semi, dino, car or bike specific, 0 weight arguments, just stick some fresh oil in and ride it! ( when your leg allows ) I'm pretty sure that one of the more experienced members will chime in and give you better, more detailed and probably more correct advice but that is mine

regular 10/40 would be fine, asda quite often do 4 litres of castrol for £10, cant go wrong

have you checked the compression? even a finger test would be better than nothing

I'm leaving it in my Wifes hands as its her Brother, by the time she's finished he will wish it was me having a go

Brother in Law owes me £900 from December but cant afford to pay me it back yet, has just borrowed £2000 from his Mum to get a car which he is paying her back weekly. I have just seen on his Wifes Facebook a status update about their summer holiday plans. going to Paris for a week including Euro Disney then hiring a car and driving to Italy for two weeks

I'm thinking of just watching the highlights from 10am instead. will just have to avoid facebook and here and nothing should be spoiled

anyone watching the race live tonight? (sun morning?)

the problem is that moisture gets trapped beneath the lacquer leading to rust, or so i've been told

I know its an old thread but after reading Martins first post I had to go on youtube to see the corner for myself http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BR2265_udBY