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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Sep-2005, 11:04
Replies: 3
Views: 1,528
Posted By uncle porry
i parked my van in town once for a night on the...

i parked my van in town once for a night on the tiles, got completely hammered so got a taxi home, woke up the next day and could not remember which car park i`d left the van in....had to wander...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-May-2005, 20:09
Replies: 9
Views: 1,752
Posted By uncle porry
tastynuts/probolt ? good luck

tastynuts/probolt ? good luck
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 08-May-2005, 09:42
Replies: 17
Views: 2,632
Posted By uncle porry
they were waving the blue at everyone who i was...

they were waving the blue at everyone who i was lapping :smug:
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 06-May-2005, 23:16
Replies: 17
Views: 2,632
Posted By uncle porry
i was there and had a superb day, 1st time at...

i was there and had a superb day, 1st time at rockingham, great little track. was in the novice group on my zxr400.....:bouncy:
Forum: Tyres 28-Apr-2005, 21:28
Replies: 2
Views: 2,698
Posted By uncle porry
thanks mate, just thought i`d give it a go here...

thanks mate, just thought i`d give it a go here just in case anyone knows of someone who does em.... :)
Forum: Tyres 28-Apr-2005, 08:14
Replies: 2
Views: 2,698
Posted By uncle porry
tyres for my zxr

anyone know of a supply of part worns for my zxr400 track bike ? don`t really want to stump up for new as i aint exactly got money falling out of my **** at the mo :sniff:
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 21-Apr-2005, 19:00
Replies: 8
Views: 2,051
Posted By uncle porry
i`ve booked it :roll:

i`ve booked it :roll:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Apr-2005, 18:41
Replies: 3
Views: 1,634
Posted By uncle porry
oh well, new chain it is then.... thanks all ;)

oh well, new chain it is then....
thanks all ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Apr-2005, 17:21
Replies: 3
Views: 1,634
Posted By uncle porry
chain prob

got a prob with the chain on my zxr400 track bike (apologies for putting this up in this section, but anyway)....with the bike on rear paddock stand, i spin the back wheel and it gets to a certain...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Apr-2005, 07:29
Replies: 4
Views: 1,744
Posted By uncle porry
yep, I did mine with a kit from...

yep, I did mine with a kit from www.thepolishingshop.co.uk
the kit was £24.99, and in a few months when the pipes tarnish cause of heat, you can take em off and do em again......while i was at it i...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Feb-2005, 09:38
Replies: 2
Views: 1,418
Posted By uncle porry
i had a similar problem to you with thier stuff,...

i had a similar problem to you with thier stuff, dzus fasners fell apart and their bolts are not very good quality ( black coating has faded) i bought a screen kit from them and it had bits missing,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Feb-2005, 21:02
Replies: 10
Views: 2,174
Posted By uncle porry
oh well, thats stuffed my idea of taking the...

oh well, thats stuffed my idea of taking the swingarm off to get it powder coated :sniff:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2005, 23:14
Replies: 10
Views: 2,174
Posted By uncle porry
swingarm removal

my haynes manual states that the engine needs to come out to enable removal of the swingarm (748).....is this correct ?
thanks
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Feb-2005, 20:18
Replies: 14
Views: 2,028
Posted By uncle porry
got it for 220 ! in as new condition......:roll:

got it for 220 ! in as new condition......:roll:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Feb-2005, 19:12
Replies: 14
Views: 2,028
Posted By uncle porry
£220 is what he`s asking, better email him and...

£220 is what he`s asking, better email him and check the miles on it tho.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Feb-2005, 20:36
Replies: 14
Views: 2,028
Posted By uncle porry
£50 ! i wish :lol: will make him a sensible offer...

£50 ! i wish :lol: will make him a sensible offer and see what transpires..
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Feb-2005, 19:45
Replies: 14
Views: 2,028
Posted By uncle porry
ohlins rear

bloke near me has an ohlins rear shock for sale, he has asked me what i am prepared to pay for it, its vgc and low miles....any ideas what i should pay ?
cheers

btw, its for my 748....

[Edited on...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Feb-2005, 19:43
Replies: 11
Views: 1,823
Posted By uncle porry
went last sunday, bought new one piece leathers...

went last sunday, bought new one piece leathers £100 cheaper than the shops, also pair of sidi race boots £80 off rrp....lots of helmet bargains saw some arai`s for £140 ! i think last year was a bit...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Feb-2005, 18:55
Replies: 4
Views: 1,425
Posted By uncle porry
what surprises me is that he didn`t paint it...

what surprises me is that he didn`t paint it white ! although i am one of the minority who think the white wheels look good....:)
btw, thanks for the info chaps...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Feb-2005, 16:50
Replies: 4
Views: 1,425
Posted By uncle porry
crank case breather

are these easy to remove/replace ?
thanks :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jan-2005, 11:43
Replies: 15
Views: 2,147
Posted By uncle porry
cheers, will give him a call :)

cheers, will give him a call :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jan-2005, 23:33
Replies: 15
Views: 2,147
Posted By uncle porry
no mate, its been like it for a while now...

no mate, its been like it for a while now...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jan-2005, 19:52
Replies: 15
Views: 2,147
Posted By uncle porry
showa shock service

anyone know where i can get my rear showa shock serviced ? its sprung a leak :(
thanks all
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jan-2005, 18:25
Replies: 6
Views: 1,487
Posted By uncle porry
no worries mate, she`s running fine, just...

no worries mate, she`s running fine, just wondered as i plan on keepng my duke for a long time......thanks all, for the info.....;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jan-2005, 19:16
Replies: 6
Views: 1,487
Posted By uncle porry
Engine life ?

anyone know the approx miles a standard (regular seviced) 748 lump should do before major rebuild....?
cheers :)
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 18-Nov-2004, 09:41
Replies: 54
Views: 15,939
Posted By uncle porry
i`m in.......:bouncy:

i`m in.......:bouncy:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Sep-2004, 08:27
Replies: 7
Views: 1,245
Posted By uncle porry
deffo get them coated as opposed to paint DC, the...

deffo get them coated as opposed to paint DC, the finish is so much better...:)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Aug-2004, 01:44
Replies: 8
Views: 1,323
Posted By uncle porry
so thats what the rugger boys wear to keep their...

so thats what the rugger boys wear to keep their "tackle" (pun intended) in place...:D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Aug-2004, 19:49
Replies: 8
Views: 1,323
Posted By uncle porry
job done...it slipped off like a hookers...

job done...it slipped off like a hookers knickers, no probs at all :roll:

[Edited on 21-8-2004 by uncle porry]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Aug-2004, 12:26
Replies: 8
Views: 1,323
Posted By uncle porry
cheers nelly, better dig out the rubber hammer...

cheers nelly, better dig out the rubber hammer just in case tho.....;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Aug-2004, 19:11
Replies: 8
Views: 1,323
Posted By uncle porry
top yoke

do i need to support the front to remove my top yoke ?
cheers
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Aug-2004, 21:49
Replies: 12
Views: 2,268
Posted By uncle porry
now this is spooky....the same night that i...

now this is spooky....the same night that i posted the question about plates, mine fell off and is lost, had to ride the 80 miles home with a plate made out of some cardboard from a budweiser box...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Aug-2004, 14:52
Replies: 12
Views: 2,268
Posted By uncle porry
plate for mot

will my "slightly illegal" number plate (its half normal size) fail my bike`s forth coming MOT ?
cheers:)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-May-2004, 18:23
Replies: 14
Views: 2,305
Posted By uncle porry
caliper pinch bolts, i think they`re called....

caliper pinch bolts, i think they`re called....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-May-2004, 17:04
Replies: 11
Views: 2,919
Posted By uncle porry
they told me the same thing about the well-nuts...

they told me the same thing about the well-nuts for the fairing join bolts about two months ago !
Forum: General Motorcycles only 29-Apr-2004, 20:49
Replies: 2
Views: 2,149
Posted By uncle porry
smokey fzr

warmed up my fzr 400 track bike today and its chucking out some white smoke on tick over and at revs.....is this anything to be concerned about or maybe burning a bit of oil, any ideas ??
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Apr-2004, 09:17
Replies: 6
Views: 1,772
Posted By uncle porry
thanks for the tip chris......mind you, i soaked...

thanks for the tip chris......mind you, i soaked the originals overnight in hyperclean, gave em a scrub and they have come up like new ! :roll:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Apr-2004, 19:50
Replies: 6
Views: 1,772
Posted By uncle porry
thanks all..:)

thanks all..:)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Apr-2004, 21:22
Replies: 6
Views: 1,772
Posted By uncle porry
disc bolts

where can i get some new caliper and disc mounting bolts ? :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Apr-2004, 23:02
Replies: 13
Views: 2,029
Posted By uncle porry
will you be taking your bike to colchester ? i...

will you be taking your bike to colchester ? i could come over on sat afternoon with my meter....i`m only a few miles away in ipswich..
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Mar-2004, 10:46
Replies: 14
Views: 1,582
Posted By uncle porry
hit the kill switch when you get home, then push...

hit the kill switch when you get home, then push it up the gravel path...the extra noise of an open cover will be worth it.....:D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Mar-2004, 18:34
Replies: 35
Views: 9,642
Posted By uncle porry
:mad:

:mad:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Mar-2004, 15:30
Replies: 35
Views: 9,642
Posted By uncle porry
bloomin cheek of it, are you sayin us suffolks...

bloomin cheek of it, are you sayin us suffolks lot are phick or sumfin ? i`ll have you kow we are as quick as a ferret with a chilli up its ****......sometimes...:D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Mar-2004, 22:10
Replies: 3
Views: 1,283
Posted By uncle porry
thanks, will do..:)

thanks, will do..:)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Mar-2004, 21:56
Replies: 3
Views: 1,283
Posted By uncle porry
zorst sealing paste, yes or no ?

gonna put my exhaust system back on this week, should i put some sealing paste on the joins or just plonk em together ??:)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Feb-2004, 17:31
Replies: 4
Views: 1,167
Posted By uncle porry
thanks all, got it done today....:) (dsc...

thanks all, got it done today....:)
(dsc membership ? best £25 i ever spent):)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Feb-2004, 10:32
Replies: 4
Views: 1,167
Posted By uncle porry
ah ha ! yes, i did give the bearing a tap...

ah ha ! yes, i did give the bearing a tap (lightly) but was concerened that i might break something....i got the top hat out but it was the bearing that was proving stubborn..will give it another...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Feb-2004, 07:47
Replies: 4
Views: 1,167
Posted By uncle porry
clutch plate prob

trying to fit this plate to my 748 (see pic) took the orig one off but cannot get the centre (don`t know what its called) bit out.....do i need a part for the centre of the new plate ???
thanks all
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jan-2004, 18:44
Replies: 1
agm
Views: 1,337
Posted By uncle porry
agm

forgive me for this daft question, but where is the agm ??:o
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jan-2004, 09:27
Replies: 8
Views: 1,751
Posted By uncle porry
good one topper !!! lmao:D:D

good one topper !!! lmao:D:D
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