Just in case anyone else in the UK needs one of these parts and does not want to pay the stupid price of £32 :disgust: ........ (these are only $15 in the states) I just made & fitted today, seems OK. Cost me about £2 & 1/2hr effort. (I bought a 25mm thick hard rubber dapping block on eBay)

Hi guys I've not posted for ages, I've been a touch busy with other bikes/hobbies/diy and life. I've also not ridden my XR for some time due to pain in my right foot as I found kicking it over was far from comfortable, even with an enduro boot on. Today I go the results from the doctor...

Has anyone on here has any experience of having a bike/bike panels wrapped? Has anyone done a diy wrap? seen some sites offering unusual wraps and was wondering how hard they are to apply and what the final look is like? cheers https://www.wrapdirect.com/motorcycle-wrap-kits/

Has anyone on here has any experience of having a bike/bike panels wrapped? Has anyone done a diy wrap? seen some sites offering unusual wraps and was wondering how hard they are to apply and what the final look is like? cheers

I wanted to get rid of the sticky spray lube for the chain and intended to build my own chain oiler.<br> My main objectives were: low tech, independent from motor vacuum or electricity/electronics. full manual control of the amount of oil being applied, depending on road or weather conditions...

Hi Lads, I have finally broken ground on the rebuild and so far I'm just stripping the easy stuff off. Progress is slow but no issues so far. Been on the site a long time and have been meaning to do this for just as long. Ok, my first question so far is what do you guys think the nick my...

This is my interpretation of a chain oiler. Initial ideea was a gravity based drip with some sort of auto-off when engine is not running. Materials used: Plastic bottle(preferably HDPE to withstand oil in the long run) 1/4 brass barbed connector 6MM gasoline hose 5mm copper brake pipe 1/4...

Hi all, I am thinking of getting a Shoei Hornet ADV lid :D but I have seen the odd You Tube Vid and comment about ADV helmets vibrating or there's extra noise because of the "fork tunnel" on the AFrica Twin CRF1000L - basically wind / air streaming up through the forks that disrupts the 'peak'...

The covering on my original Dommie seat has finally given up. It has a split which is letting rainwater in to wet the foam. If any of you customisers or flat trackerers or cafe racerers has an original RD08 seat going spare, please let me know here. Even if it's not in the best of nick, it...

hello May I ask a question about custom helmets? I want to take my old scratched helmet and paint in new colour. Who knows about any techniques relating to painting the helmets? This is will be the first DIY project of this type, so I need tips. thanks

First proper run out today and my running temperature was 75 is same as yours? I ask as ive put some DIY rad covers and wondered if they were making the temp a little high as i can not remeber what the temperature was when i had a few short runs on it without the rad covers on.

Well,I just turned 40 and went out and bought myself a TIG Welder in Fairyhouse Market as a present to myself today. This will be the thread for my build. I've never welded before, so this is gonna be a steep learning curve. Thought I'd start the thread by hopefully giving you all a bit of a...

Hmmm, just noticed my vinyl starting to crack, so have to think about a re-cover - anyone had any experience about the kits on ebay - ranging from some smart-looking (in the photos) dual colour ones for 44 quid, up to some German replacements, where you send off the whole seat. As the bike is...

Hi There, Anyone has idea how to connect universal Lazer muffler to Transalp original headers? The diameter of the connection in Lazer muffler is 70mm and the diameter of the original header where I create the link pipe is around 42mm if I recall it right. I have searched the "DIY" (Do it...

Afternoon All, As pay day approaches I am starting to whittle through my list of stuff I'd like for the Transalp; Tall(er) screen Pannier racks (before I start a hideous DIY attempt) Standard handle bars or bar risers as the Renthal bars on it are too low and catch the fairing on full lock...

Ok guys I need some more help please? Due to my 28" inside leg I need to lower the rear end. I have seen lowering kits for the RD08 but not the 02. Can I lower it with the dog bone links, or a DIY version because I love cheap fixes. The other option is to cut and lower the seat height as...

Is it really this easy to stay warm when you're an all year round biker? DIY carbon tape heated trousers Bob

I might be taking part in an off road (not extreme!) nav challenge wing-ding in a few weeks and gps not allowed. I could just follow my mate juan like i did last time or i could help with the nav. I found an old thread on here about home made roadbooks but wondered if the diy technology has...

As part of a full rebuild/ restoration of my @ (RD07A 99) I needed a full lock set, couldn't quite stretch to the £265 Honda want, and you never know what you will get used on flea bay. Anyway found a brand new OEM ignition barrel at a reasonable price just need to switch the tumblers in the...