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Old 26-08-19, 03:52 PM   #71
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Default Re: First world problems and bike dilemas

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Originally Posted by Adam Ef View Post
Rear tyre was an MOT advisory (2 years ago) and is very flatted off. The front looked ok, but he didn't check inflation and he has it standing in a shed at his mother's house and only starts it every few months. It's had 7 miles put on it since the last MOT two years ago? Bad idea?
They have pretty robust engines and can withstand long periods of inactivity. Weak points are ccts, which seem to fail at the 30k+ mark, mine have been replaced. Also stator regulator failure. I've had no problems with mine and I'm now at 37k. Opinion seems to suggest that excess heat kills the stator as owners in warmer climates seem to suffer most.

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