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by Hiras
Mon Sep 19, 2005 3:10 am
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: Anyone ever owned a BMW? New bike suggestions?
Replies: 10
Views: 7436

Blimey i've lost 100 horses!

<br>Heheheh,<br><br>bought this VTR 250 off fleabay at the weekend for £535.<br>1 owner from new, 5000 miles on the clock, 2000 W plate.<br><br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/mocata/VTR.jpg"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="h...
by Hiras
Wed Sep 07, 2005 2:05 am
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: Anyone ever owned a BMW? New bike suggestions?
Replies: 10
Views: 7436

Anyone ever owned a BMW? New bike suggestions?

<br>Alright all!<br><br>I've recently moved house (hence my absence from the board) and my new place is a considerable distance from where I work.<br>With petrol now being nearly £1 a litre I am spending a fortune on fuel as my daily commute is over 100 miles.<br>I had the idea to get a commuter bik...
by Hiras
Wed Jul 20, 2005 2:22 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Busting brake bulbs
Replies: 13
Views: 5082

Well......

<br>following a brief spell of depression, this bird once gave me a sympathy blow. <p></p><i></i>
by Hiras
Mon Jun 27, 2005 3:49 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Front wheel speedo drive
Replies: 8
Views: 4866

Re: Front wheel speedo drive

Crikey, that's a clean looking bike you got there Bob! <p></p><i></i>
by Hiras
Thu Jun 23, 2005 1:53 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Tire repair or replace?
Replies: 15
Views: 7803

Re: plugging tyres

<br>I'm with Creed here.<br>I ride with a vulcanised rubber mushroom plug tubeless repair kit.<br>They work fine and though you're not supposed to, i've ridden at high speeds on them without issue.<br>My absolute personal preference is to use plugs for emergency road-side repairs and for eeking the ...
by Hiras
Wed Jun 22, 2005 2:56 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Suspension education (+ comments re: my new 94' FZR)
Replies: 15
Views: 6096

Rear Shock

<br>Hi Snadam and welcome to the 'hood.<br><br>And found myself in the same situation with a dead rear shock recently and elected to replace mine with one from Hagon.<br>It cost £255<br><br>They have a US distributor here:<br><br> USA<br><br> DAVE QUINN M/CYCLES<br><br> 335 Litchfield Turnpike, Beth...
by Hiras
Wed Jun 15, 2005 8:57 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Undertail Exhaust
Replies: 3
Views: 2277

WOW!

<br>That's a great bit of engineering!<br><br>I wonder how it sounds?!? <p></p><i></i>
by Hiras
Mon Jun 13, 2005 8:53 am
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: cornering tips needed from experienced riders !
Replies: 19
Views: 12565

Tuppence worTh

<br>Lots of interesting stuff here but some bordering on the esoteric.<br><br>Go to a track day.<br>Learn about weight shifting\ countersteering and choosing an appropriate line. Ask the instructors to help if you are not sure. <br><br>The superbly knowledgeable folk here will all offer excellent if...
by Hiras
Fri May 06, 2005 7:15 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: EXUP cables interchangable?
Replies: 15
Views: 7732

Re: EXUP cables interchangable?

<br>Oh I forgot to say.<br><br>Yeah, some cables are definately interchangeable.<br>One of mine is from an FZR400. <p></p><i></i>
by Hiras
Fri May 06, 2005 4:10 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: EXUP cables interchangable?
Replies: 15
Views: 7732

Re: EXUP cables interchangable?

<br>Whoa!<br><br>Looks like a good job done there.<br>Really nice bike too!<br><br>Nice one! <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :cheers --><img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... Cheers.gif ALT=":cheers"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p></p><i></i>
by Hiras
Fri Feb 25, 2005 7:54 am
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: So....What do you do for a living?
Replies: 64
Views: 35103

WORK?

<br>I am a network engineer by day.<br>I am the chap who makes sure all the computers talk to each other and the outside World.<br>By night I play guitar in a Heavy Metal band. <p></p><i></i>
by Hiras
Tue Feb 22, 2005 2:04 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Sexy Fastners ? where ?
Replies: 10
Views: 4412

dZUS

I haven't tried them but I always think Dzus fasteners look really good and I bet they are a lot less hassle than traditional fairing bolts.<br><br>Jason <p></p><i></i>
by Hiras
Fri Jan 07, 2005 2:37 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Best £15 I ever spent.
Replies: 3
Views: 2709

Best £15 I ever spent.

<br>Last year I spent £15 on a head torch similar to this <br><br><!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.blacks.co.uk/cgi-bin/blacks.filereader?41de483704e6b20a273fd43a3b40064d+EN/products/9309999" target="top">head torch</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--><br><br> and wanted to share that it's one of th...
by Hiras
Fri Nov 12, 2004 7:48 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Rear Shock Swap
Replies: 28
Views: 11938

Re: Re:surprisingly un-photo genic

<br>Well chaps i'm shocked! <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br><br>(OK i'll get my coat......) <p></p><i></i>
by Hiras
Mon Sep 13, 2004 4:52 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: EXUP valve action and float query.
Replies: 6
Views: 3743

EXUP valve action and float query.

<br>Hey all!<br><br>I am presently trying to locate 20 missing horses from my 89 EXUP.<br>I removed the L\H side panel <br>at the weekend while working on another problem. I started the engine, warmed it and the observed the movement of the servo as I revved the engine. It looks like the servo moves...
by Hiras
Mon Sep 06, 2004 4:12 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: She cannae take it cap'n
Replies: 8
Views: 4658

YAY!

<br>Thanks for the advice fellas.<br><br>Saturday morning I whipped the wheel off and put it on some blocks and blankets to protect it after removing the sprocket.<br>I soaked the bolts in WD40 and then applied heat from a heat gun.<br>A couple of cracks on an allen fitting later and the buggers cam...
by Hiras
Thu Sep 02, 2004 5:50 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: She cannae take it cap'n
Replies: 8
Views: 4658

Thanks all!

<br>Thanks for the advice chaps.<br>I'm going to have another crack at this on Saturday.<br>I'll tell you what occurs.<br>I soooo wanna swap this disk out.<br><br>Rob - have you got any pics of this butchered beast of yours? <p></p><i></i>
by Hiras
Wed Sep 01, 2004 7:29 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: She cannae take it cap'n
Replies: 8
Views: 4658

She cannae take it cap'n

<br>The bolts holding my rear disk on are seized!<br>I know it was probably a bit much to ask that they move given that they have probably been in place for 15 years but despite a decent amount of penetrating oil, most of the buggers won't budge!<br>I am terrified of stripping the hex heads if I pro...
by Hiras
Wed Aug 25, 2004 5:15 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Orright brothers, so what about running in?
Replies: 4
Views: 2931

Re: .

<br>Thanks for the advice all.<br><br>I'm gonna get those heatshields refitted ASAP.<br><br> <p></p><i></i>
by Hiras
Thu Aug 19, 2004 5:58 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Orright brothers, so what about running in?
Replies: 4
Views: 2931

Orright brothers, so what about running in?

<br>By the Lord Harry am I pleased to get the beast back?<br>Pleased aint the word for it.<br>After two months sans beast, I finally got it back from it's top end rebuild.<br>1 set gaskets, 1 set rings, 1 (yes one) piston, 12 inlet valves, 1 EXUP pulley, some springs, two months and £600 later the b...