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by gafr
Sat Feb 04, 2012 4:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: would you buy a 2nd hand Helmet?
Replies: 25
Views: 2022

Re: would you buy a 2nd hand Helmet?

come on lads, whats the argument... if you have a good enough crunch no helmet is going to save you, new or second hand. lids are only good for little taps or slides , other than that... well.................
by gafr
Sat Jan 28, 2012 7:05 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: speedo
Replies: 3
Views: 207

speedo

hi, gafr here.
can anyone tell me if there is a known fault with the speedo lights.
all of my speedo bulbs went out the other day, checked all fuses, changed all bulbs, still no joy.
is there a known fault with these or do i have to re-wire?
by gafr
Sun Jan 08, 2012 6:04 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: exhaust studs
Replies: 8
Views: 447

exhaust studs

well, tried to remove the nuts on the exhaust studs, tried everything, no joy, so i bought a small nut splitter, hey presto, two split nuts in no time, just clean up the threads and renew nuts. brill. so, next time you can"t move those f*****g nuts, try a nut splitter instead! nut splitters on ...
by gafr
Fri Jan 06, 2012 6:59 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: fused or not?
Replies: 3
Views: 187

fused or not?

hi,anybody know if the clocks are fused seperatly? the bulbs on my speedo all died tonight on my way home,all idiot lights work, speedo is fine as is the mileometer. i was wondering if each clock is fused indipendantly coz if not then i have a fault from the speedo bulbs to where it joins in with th...
by gafr
Thu Dec 22, 2011 9:35 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: downpipes
Replies: 5
Views: 564

Re: downpipes

cheers to everyone for your answers, i"ll be having a go as soon as i can get hold of a nut splitter of the right size, ie. to fit in the allowing space. hope you all have a great crimbo, make sure you all get pissed!!!
by gafr
Wed Dec 21, 2011 8:41 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: downpipes
Replies: 5
Views: 564

downpipes

hi, gafr here. everybody knows the trouble that you have with the exhaust studs when removing the downpipes. well, now its my turn. i have to get the front downpipe off because its blowing from the gasket, but i don"t want to snap the studs when removing it. as usual they are well rusted in pos...
by gafr
Sat Nov 26, 2011 7:45 pm
Forum: Speedtraps, Gatso, Vascar (Vague and Spurious Calculations at random)
Topic: buggers!
Replies: 1
Views: 1155

buggers!

watch the entrance to the school on tremains road, bridgend.
the sly buggers on a bmw cop bike with a camera, saw him this morning............ git!!!
by gafr
Tue Nov 01, 2011 8:33 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: drivechain info please
Replies: 1
Views: 161

drivechain info please

anybody give me any help. im useless with chain numbers, dunno what the hell they mean so i need a bit of info. i obviously need a new chain, (only got 24000 out of my old one, no scottoiler or whatever, just lots of oiling etc.... ) anyway, i have a brand new did530vm, 110 link , for a suzuki rf900...
by gafr
Wed Sep 21, 2011 9:25 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Old plugs
Replies: 6
Views: 484

Re: Old plugs

looks like you are burning a bit of oil. plugs should be a nice biscuity colour, not wet, black or grey.
by gafr
Wed Jun 01, 2011 7:19 pm
Forum: Was It You?
Topic: yellow storm 1/6/2011
Replies: 1
Views: 273

yellow storm 1/6/2011

yellow storm seen on wednesday morning going towards cardiff from bridgend, yellow is the best colour after all . ! :D
by gafr
Thu Apr 14, 2011 7:33 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: handling
Replies: 3
Views: 421

Re: handling

cheers mate, thanks for the tip. i"ll try it.
i noticed spacers for sale on ebay, any good?
by gafr
Mon Apr 11, 2011 10:42 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: handling
Replies: 3
Views: 421

handling

hi, gafr here. having lots of fun on my storm, never had one before, but its great, one fault though.... handling (or lack of!)........... going into a corner a bit on the quick side and the bugger runs wide, all the time. is this a common fault?if so , can it be fixed easy enough. then again, could...
by gafr
Tue Feb 22, 2011 8:39 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: dog?
Replies: 5
Views: 453

dog?

have i bought a pig in a poke? i"ve only just bought a "99 version, have"nt even picked it up from the shop yet and already i"m being warned about these camchain/tensioner problems. have i bought a cx in disguise? anyway, it looks brill and no doubt it"ll go good too, i"...