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by Stig
Wed Sep 20, 2006 5:53 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: best way to winterize
Replies: 11
Views: 10070

make sure you add some fuel stabilizer to the tank and run it into the whole carbs setup. This'll stop it turning to crap over the winter. IT DOES WORK! and after its run into the carbs top the tank right up to the brim. If there's petrol in there the moisture can't get in. As for coolant...personna...
by Stig
Fri Sep 01, 2006 4:57 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Ohlins rebuild
Replies: 4
Views: 4495

Seems these folk know their stuff :cool Personally its down to cost. How much is a new one or even a good secondhand replacement (of which you will be unsure of its history) As you say the altered shock will be as new due to its much altered specs...so does the warranty of a new shock justify the pr...
by Stig
Sun Jul 16, 2006 4:48 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Pulling head on YZF750---
Replies: 64
Views: 46924

Exupturbo. :poke ...you don't like making my life easy do ya??? :D

When I get 5 , I'll take a look see. They are well stored out the way so it'll be a long job
by Stig
Sun Jul 16, 2006 9:58 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Pulling head on YZF750---
Replies: 64
Views: 46924

If anyone knows how far back the article was in PB or superbike, I might ba able to help. I've many pB and every copy of Superbike from the last 12 years.
Just give me a clue and I'll scan the article :D
by Stig
Wed Jul 12, 2006 3:11 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Vinyl decals and clearcoat
Replies: 15
Views: 10820

It may not look perfect when I'm done, but at least I won't be reminded about how the old owner layed it down. At the end of the day at least if you're not totally happy with the finished product, you'll at least have the satisfaction that you have done it yourself and not paid someone else to f*@k...
by Stig
Fri Jul 07, 2006 6:08 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Brake pistons - need help!
Replies: 15
Views: 15730

To release the piston, try using a 'G' cramp and wrap it around the outside of the caliper body and then onto the outer edge of the piston. Tighten the cramp, making sure that its pulling square-on. Moving the piston further in sometimes breaks the seal and lets you then remove it easier :D also wor...
by Stig
Tue Jun 20, 2006 12:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: Brake squeal
Replies: 11
Views: 7337

chamfering the leading edge of the pad also helps prevent squeel :D
by Stig
Sun Jun 18, 2006 10:24 am
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: Yamaha quiz
Replies: 11
Views: 8829

I got 100% :D


the second time :oops:
by Stig
Wed May 31, 2006 3:55 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Need help, graphics removal...
Replies: 12
Views: 9372

Mr Sheen furniture polish usually works with residue from ordinary sticky labels
by Stig
Sun May 21, 2006 6:57 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Pushing out anti-freeze! Any other Suggestions? Not the CAP
Replies: 10
Views: 8285

could it be (heavens forbid) a blown head gasket thats pressurizing the water jacket. That would account for it not having to get hot before it pukes
by Stig
Fri May 19, 2006 2:09 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Whats hiding under the factory rim paint????
Replies: 13
Views: 10353

wicked,

you didn't state whether or not you used etching primer before the undercoat

Bare alu needs this to help the paint 'key' to the metal surface and keep the paint on for many years :idea:
by Stig
Tue May 16, 2006 1:05 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Suddenly, no electrics
Replies: 21
Views: 15953

but from what you're saying its got to be a major fault with NO ELECTRICS at ALL If it was just a fuse or relay, then there would be some sign of life somewhere Will it bump start? :idea: use a 12V test screwdriver (very cheap from auto shops ;) to check the power from the battery to the fuses..inpu...
by Stig
Mon May 15, 2006 3:20 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Suddenly, no electrics
Replies: 21
Views: 15953

Try all the earth straps to the frame and battery and check the connectors to see if there's power to the ignition switch.
Think logically and follow the power from the battery away to the various components

Double check block connectors for furry connectors too

good luck
by Stig
Mon May 15, 2006 3:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: so far 2.83inches rain since midnight
Replies: 17
Views: 11810

Man, thats some water ya got there!

Its a good thing there's a gap in that concrete wall else you'd have a new pool instead of extension to the house :poke

Its raining heavy here in the UK.....but nothing like that....YET :roll:
by Stig
Mon Mar 13, 2006 5:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: What do you do in gridlock?
Replies: 34
Views: 23869

dragracer1951 wrote:
This is getting beyond belief. It's legal to carry a gun but not to go past traffic on a bike? You think this is reasonable?

Naaa....I carry a gun AND go past traffic!
:poke
Hey Jim do you go past traffic BECAUSE your carrying a gun....as in....everyone scared to stop you!!!! :poke
by Stig
Wed Mar 08, 2006 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: FZR site down ?????
Replies: 1
Views: 3260

looks good from this side of the pond :banana :D
by Stig
Sat Mar 04, 2006 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: Water wetter for antifreeze winter time
Replies: 3
Views: 3315

Drain and fill with Coolant/Antifreeze for the winter. Better safe than sorry. You can always switch back in the summer. FZR....you hit the nail on the head there mate anti-freeze/ COOLANT there should be no need to change it as its designed to be used in both seasons....to stop freezing in the win...
by Stig
Sat Mar 04, 2006 12:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: Aftermarket accessories
Replies: 8
Views: 6857

ftang wrote: Or there was another dispatcher on a pristine BMW with all manner of extra gauges mounted in the fairing. Including inlet manifold pressure dials.
He probably needs to know that there's enough pressure to pass that pushbike at the side of the road...or just to confirm that its actually running :P
by Stig
Thu Jan 26, 2006 6:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: Mother's polish
Replies: 2
Views: 3246

Mother's polish

I read in many US custom sites that Mother's polish is THE thing to have when trying to keep that special shine on polished aluminium Here in the Uk, its not readily available but the stuff that I have found comes in 3 different forms...all for Aluminium Which do I need? Here's the link to the Ebay ...
by Stig
Wed Jan 25, 2006 5:56 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Removing Anodized coating
Replies: 24
Views: 17344

Hooligan wrote:damn, that's reflective! how's the arm holding up or did you use a drill/buffer?
A lot of both, and I managed to kill my drill

Had to go and borrow Dads....THANKS POPS :D