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with the boys bandit we both rode it the day before, went to start it next day and it wouldnt start. after a hundred quids worth of 2nd hand electrical components I bit the bullet and paid a dealer to look at it. turned out to be a duff wire near the headstock, resistance checked out ok but wouldnt ...

ok false alarm, the storms ok , the bandit has a small pin prick hole in an old stone chip rust spot!!

worrying!!

I know the early VFR's were prone to cracking near the headstock .

:oops: just a question, since Ive had the storm the garage smells bad of petrol! Ive got 3 other bikes ( 2 non runners) which have been in there all along , and a couple of jerry cans ( 1 filled recently) but when I open the doors there is a really strong smell of petrol. never been this bad before,...

is the head torqued down square? did you check valve guides for damage or replace them automatically if fitted or have you inspected the bores of them for damage if not fitted, sorry Im not into the motor that serious yet. is there a crack in the casting? put the plug in and spray some soapy water r...

years ago we used to run 125w main beams in cars ( read 1970-1980) never had a problem as electrics were checked often, with regards to today, the sensors/fuses are so sensative along with relays they may cause a problem

I have heard that they can do more damage when sliding than good. think someone mentioned it on here recently..

probably due to corrosion and dirt.
you could try a good dose of wd40 and mild heat from a hot air gun or hair dryer instead of a blow torch.
a impact driver might give it enough to move or if you can get an impact wrench the vibration should do it.

must be the un supported weight of the engine with no cradle to support it then, design error

didnt you ask him then??

WELL !!!

left it for you. see its been withdrawn

AA , have used them 3 or 4 times cars and bikes. allways have the right vehicle for the job, some use normal pickups without propper bike holding fittings.

youll be in good company down that way

cable and lock probably needs a lube or adjustment

just posting as a warning to anyone using a Dell notebook, aparently some of the battery packs get hot, it would not be impossible for them to actually catch fire. there is a date between which they suspect batteries to be faulty and probably a recall, so if using a Dell Notebook just check on their...