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Old 13-08-08, 01:19 PM   #11
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Two years and 12,000 miles and I havent cleaned my chain once - its only been adjusted twice too so I guess its not done any harm - my Scottoiler!
Its about the same for me... can't even recall now when I swapped it, but it was ages ago...
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Old 13-08-08, 01:21 PM   #12
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Not having a front tyre....
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Old 13-08-08, 01:51 PM   #13
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Not having a front tyre....
That's a bit hard to ignore.
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Old 13-08-08, 01:58 PM   #14
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That's a bit hard to ignore.
800 is on paddock stands.
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Old 13-08-08, 02:05 PM   #15
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Carb cleaning, check choke plungers
Fit immobiliser
Restrict
Fit numberplate light
loads of other stuff - no time!
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Old 13-08-08, 02:08 PM   #16
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Remove bottom yoke, get shot blast and respray.
Get new stainless steel oil lines made up for the oil cooler (rust is superficial, but I hate it no less).
Clean Chain.
Bleed back brake.
Ride the blummin thing!!!
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Old 13-08-08, 02:09 PM   #17
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I need to fit a slick front tyre to my CBR so it'll stop me riding it on the road, cos every time I take that bike out I ride like a complete tw4t
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Old 13-08-08, 02:23 PM   #18
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Finding out why my front brakes sound like they are making a brushing noise once warmed up, even though there is no sign or warped discs, binding or sticking calipers annoying but it doesnt effect the bike so keep holding off spending anymore money on it.
Mine does that too. Is it not normal?

Now, I'm paranoid!
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Old 13-08-08, 03:00 PM   #19
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Not having a front tyre....

aaaah, a hardcore wheely-er eh!

nice one!
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Old 13-08-08, 03:06 PM   #20
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I love my SV, but to be honest I'm a lazy sod. I leave things and put stuff off that I know I need to do.
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God I feel better now Thanks for sharing, I don't feel so bad about my ......
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