I was just doing a spot of maintainance on the TA and noticed the front brake light switch is knackered. Switch sounds like it's activating but doesn't close the circuit. If I disconnect the switch and manually make the connection the light comes on so the wiring seems to be fine. Is the switch...

After speaking with Whealie, I'm opening up our consolidation centre to him to carry out work on his bike on sat 5th october as I need to go in for work! If anyone else wants to pop along to work on their bikes in a secure, dryish enviroment then please let me know - I will provide a jetwash...

Hi there all, Since my family has doubled recently (2nd bike ;)) I am considering the purchase of a proper bike jack. I am looking for something with the following characteristics 1. can be packed away 2. does not involve pumps/machines but a simply hydraulic lifting mechanism 3. I am not...

Hi guys, Just fell in love with my xlv 750r, have only purchased in the last month and have ridden it everyday! But now once it's warmed up it keeps dropping down to one cylinder, I've had a quick look over it and found that one of the plug leads was slightly damaged which I have now fixed but...

Had enough of struggling with blocks/crates etc and putting excess pressure on the side stand. I've looked at e-bay fr/ge and can't find one for my 1990 AT (R/W/B) Any pointers as to where I can get one ? SW-Motech etc only list stands for later models. Will these fit or is it year/model...

I have used the stuff Altberg suggest for their boots but don't think much of it. I use my boots every day and in all weather so I need something that keeps them in good shape. What do people use to keep leather in good nick pls...? Any suggestions?

Autumn Maintainance Day - Cancelled...... Cancelled due to lack of interest! any interest??? 16th October. definates so far- Whealie PDSquire BobA Mpj UKTiffy Jacquelsmac Stumpyfingers Meesh

I've just enrolled on a 'basic motorcycle maintainace course' at my nearest college. I just happened to thumb through a prospectus for adult learning and i was chuffed to bits to see this. one evening a week, 7-9pm, £4 a night for 10 weeks, The after that, there are 2 more levels...

Anybody have any tips tricks pitfalls shortcuts ect on the maintainance of the AT.