Need to temporary refit the engine back into the frame of my Dommie, so i can finish off custom subframe and exhaust mounts etc. ;Anybody got any tips on the easiest way of doing this ;I better eat some Wheatabix because i found it heavy to lift out

Hi Is there a knack to fitting the bit of the airbox which connects to the carburettors? I tried for ages yesterday and got nowhere. Each time I thought I had it all lined up nicely, I pushed down on the top and the hoses either squashed down or it looked like it had fitted then when I let go...

How do you remove and refit the fairing on a 06 model? ??

What's the best way to refit the fairing on my Transalp. I have just got all the panels back from the painters. Is it better to fit the tank, then fit either side of the front fairing and build it up on the bike, or should I build it up first then put on bike. Just wondering what is the best...

What is the trick for getting the filter box into the frame? From left or right side or from the back? Don't want to take more things apart than nessesary.

Hi all Stumped trying to refit the expansion tank in place. Can someone post a pic of the bracket that fits the bottle to the frame

A quick query for all you mad keen mechanics, I'm about ready to refit the engine into my 1989 transalp after it's refurb. My question is this, is it easier to fit the engine into the frame loose or into a rolling chassis ? I took it out with the frame on its side and lifted the frame off over...

Hi Folks, I have the top end of my dommie just now to replace the piston rings. I was looking at the steel rocker cover gasket and wondering if it was possible to reuse by cleaning all the rubber off it with scotchbrite/wire wool and then coating both sides with RTV before refitting. Any...

All finished and powder coated white.

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tube less nipple spoke kit £185.00 powder coat hubs £20.00 per hub powdercoat rims £30.00 per rim strip wheels £20.00 per wheel build wheels £30.00 per wheel remove , refit and balance tyres £10.00 per wheel www.sfxwheels.moonfruit.com

Hi There, Im removing the stainless steel silencer to refit the original. The black protection cover is missing and I would like to fit an original one back on. Anyone got one? Obviously I'll pay!! New ones are £60 ish Cheers, Paul

I have a 1990 Rd04 that needs the forks sorting. Basically it looks like the forks are twisted in the yokes but as well as this the right fork is sitting 8mm higher through the yoke than the left. How difficult is it to sort this (for a complete amateur!). Is it oversimplifying things to say I...

Thanks to the folk who replied. Thunders tip did the trick - much appreciated.

Is there a trick to get the box rubbers over the carb tops on a 93 AT?? Tried greasing 'em but the damn thing wont locate properly and there's no room to get my fingers in. Spent ages trying to sort it. It should be such a simple job!! Any (constructive) suggestions appreciated. :)

Replaced the tyres today...... Before I could fit the rear wheel back on...The bike FELL OVER !!!! :angry1: All the bits I'd carefully lined up went up in the air !!!! QUESTION: There's a little "U" shaped spacer that came from the right hand side of the axle where the nut goes on...