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Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 19-May-2009, 16:14
Replies: 16
Views: 3,745
Posted By Mr Creosote
Hold the clutch in and don't rev it as hard as...

Hold the clutch in and don't rev it as hard as they tell you = 99db!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Apr-2009, 22:08
Replies: 8
Views: 2,373
Posted By Mr Creosote
Mine was a crack running vertically through both...

Mine was a crack running vertically through both the lugs on one side of the bike where the subframe attaches to the frame, which was spotted at a service. In view of the age of the bike (about 5...
Forum: Shazaam! on Chassis and Suspension 23-Dec-2006, 13:41
Replies: 9
Views: 5,488
Posted By Mr Creosote
True, but then I fell in with a bad lot (yes, you...

True, but then I fell in with a bad lot (yes, you know who you are) :lol:
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Dec-2006, 13:41
Replies: 9
Views: 2,465
Posted By Mr Creosote
True, but then I fell in with a bad lot (yes, you...

True, but then I fell in with a bad lot (yes, you know who you are) :lol:
Forum: Shazaam! on Chassis and Suspension 22-Dec-2006, 00:12
Replies: 9
Views: 5,488
Posted By Mr Creosote
Know it's not your bike but here's some on a 748...

Know it's not your bike but here's some on a 748 (please excuse if nothing here - first time I've tried to upload a pic apart from my avatar - and even then Frank had to fiddle at his end. The pic...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Dec-2006, 00:12
Replies: 9
Views: 2,465
Posted By Mr Creosote
Know it's not your bike but here's some on a 748...

Know it's not your bike but here's some on a 748 (please excuse if nothing here - first time I've tried to upload a pic apart from my avatar - and even then Frank had to fiddle at his end. The pic...
Forum: Shazaam! on Chassis and Suspension 21-Dec-2006, 18:09
Replies: 9
Views: 5,488
Posted By Mr Creosote
This may be of help to anyone thinking of fitting...

This may be of help to anyone thinking of fitting helibars. Firstly, the price. Think UK RRP is £209, yet go to the manufacturer's website (helibars.com) and unless my maths are wrong you can buy...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Dec-2006, 18:09
Replies: 9
Views: 2,465
Posted By Mr Creosote
This may be of help to anyone thinking of fitting...

This may be of help to anyone thinking of fitting helibars. Firstly, the price. Think UK RRP is £209, yet go to the manufacturer's website (helibars.com) and unless my maths are wrong you can buy...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Dec-2006, 14:45
Replies: 8
Views: 1,719
Posted By Mr Creosote
Seconded (DP chip was pants).

Seconded (DP chip was pants).
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Sep-2006, 16:33
Replies: 8
Views: 1,702
Posted By Mr Creosote
Fitted a DID chain earlier this year which, when...

Fitted a DID chain earlier this year which, when I came to adjust after a 300-mile bedding in period, had the mother of all tight spots. Like yourself, cleaned and lubed it in the (vain) hope it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jun-2006, 21:17
Replies: 10
Views: 2,335
Posted By Mr Creosote
Assuming we are talking about a standard 748 I...

Assuming we are talking about a standard 748 I think 50mm is as big as you can reasonably go - and even then seem to recall being told that depending on the individual bike some respond better than...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jun-2006, 14:03
Replies: 1
Views: 964
Posted By Mr Creosote
IMHO the ride height is far more critical than...

IMHO the ride height is far more critical than the odd click here or there - have it set too high and bike turns :lol: into a supermarket trolley
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jun-2006, 13:56
Replies: 4
Views: 1,413
Posted By Mr Creosote
For stumping up a £100 or so for the carrier it...

For stumping up a £100 or so for the carrier it does mean that you can save about £30 each time you need to replace the rear sprocket tho...
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 14-Jun-2006, 20:18
Replies: 15
Views: 5,088
Posted By Mr Creosote
When I went wireless I decided to keep one...

When I went wireless I decided to keep one computer (the one nearest the phone point and the router) on a wired connection just in case anything went wrong with the wireless network. Lo and behold...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-May-2006, 14:41
Replies: 16
Views: 2,734
Posted By Mr Creosote
No mate, just take the side case off and should...

No mate, just take the side case off and should all be accessible. If you u2u me an e-mail address I'll send you the relevant diagram from the workshop manual.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-May-2006, 14:06
Replies: 16
Views: 2,734
Posted By Mr Creosote
Or could even be the fork return spring -...

Or could even be the fork return spring - remember having similar problems on a Pantah and it was a spring that was the culprit. Definitely worth having a look, even if only to rule it (them) out.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-May-2006, 13:07
Replies: 16
Views: 2,734
Posted By Mr Creosote
Gearchange lever return spring?

Gearchange lever return spring?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-May-2006, 13:08
Replies: 42
Views: 5,683
Posted By Mr Creosote
We have a winner! 748E and 200 before the light...

We have a winner! 748E and 200 before the light comes on - shame speedo/trip is in kms :lol: !!! Tend not to trust the fuel light and only rely on the trip - a throwback to my old 907 which would go...
Forum: Shazaam! on Brakes, Tyres and Wheels 04-May-2006, 12:03
Replies: 12
Views: 4,825
Posted By Mr Creosote
Whoa! Don't get your wallet out just yet mate...

Whoa! Don't get your wallet out just yet mate (spoken like a true Yorkshireman!). I am assuming that the "warped disc" showed up during the brake test. As far as I know the only certain way to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-May-2006, 12:03
Replies: 15
Views: 1,761
Posted By Mr Creosote
Whoa! Don't get your wallet out just yet mate...

Whoa! Don't get your wallet out just yet mate (spoken like a true Yorkshireman!). I am assuming that the "warped disc" showed up during the brake test. As far as I know the only certain way to...
Forum: Classic 25-Apr-2006, 13:38
Replies: 9
Views: 7,157
Posted By Mr Creosote
Had a 500 for 12 years, which was my main (only)...

Had a 500 for 12 years, which was my main (only) form of transport for a few of these and did a few club racing meetings in proddie and open classes on it (ie it had a hard life!) and overall thought...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Apr-2006, 13:49
Replies: 2
Views: 1,766
Posted By Mr Creosote
If they are small, light items (jiffy bag size...

If they are small, light items (jiffy bag size for example) see if your seller will post them through the US postal service (USPS?). Very reasonable rates and you get your stuff in around 6 to 8...
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