Hi guys. As title. First post. Just bought myself a '97 RD07. very tidy. lots of history / new bits. Very pleased with it. Unfortunately due to an episode involving a Ducati and a slippery road I'm slightly incapacitated for a few weeks. One of the previous owners was a member on here...

Hi all, I own a RD07A from 2001 with only 12 000 km. The previous owner hardly used it during these 13 years so there had been certainly several months/years where he did not use it at all (he had two children). Technical context: Bike is fully original, no jetting. 1000 km ago, I only...

After a long motorway ride I have sotted a slight mist of oil around the filer cap, not a leak as such just a trace, I am guessing that there should be an O ring fitted in the recess that the filler cap/dipstick screws into. is there meant to be an O ring there?

I ordered parts from partzilla.com around 9 weeks ago, and I have still have not received anything, and I'm about to loose my mind. It took them 4-5 weeks just to 'download' my order, as they called it, even though I had an order confirmation notice in the mail 5 min after, which I forwarded...

Hello everybody, recently bought an NX650 for the engine to use in a project, but haven't been able to get a spark yet.. im trying to make a wiring loom for just the ignition only.. can anyone tell from the diagram if im wiring things correctly? I think I may be missing a live into the CDI but...

Hi all, I'm after some advice on the best way to sort out a problem with my hub. Checking my bike over a few days ago I noticed that the rear hub had a lot of play, I was surprised because it's only September since I had the hub powder coated and then rebuilt with new bearings and a new rim...

Hi all, I’ve recently bought an old (86) XL600 LMF and am loving it! What a cracking bit of kit, relaxed, bullet proof (I hope!) and cheap!:cheers: I’m sure I will have loads of questions coming up but for now there is one thing that I am really trying to work out…….. Why has my LM got a red...

Hi All Could anyone help me please, the fella who I bought my XR off has mounted the sidestand on the swinging arm and a poor job he has done The big shame is he chucked the broken piece off the frame, so I can't weld it back. Could someone please trace around there original one, to give me a...

Auxiliary Fuel Tank – BMW G650GS 2011 Introduction BMW have recently introduced the G650GS single cylinder enduro motorcycle (the German for motorcycle is ‘motorrad’ – hence BMW Motorrad). This motorcycle is a continuation of their very successful F650GS (single cylinder) which...

Hi All, Just joined after purchasing an XR400V 98. It's in overall good condition but I have one minor problem. The rear light was working, but after a few outings the rear lens got cracked, and I decided to replace the whole lot with a new unit. After fitting the new unit, it didn't work...

Hi, since I have the engine out of the frame anyways, I´m doing all the regular maintenance. The front cylinder´s coolant hose (attached with two screws right in the middle of the front side of the front cylinder) seemed to be leaking and thus I got myself a new O-ring seal. When removing the...

This new tankbag from Givi - the T480 Easylock - looks pretty interesting: GIVI T480 EASYLOCK - Soft Luggages Anyone tried it? It would do away with straps and seems secure and easy to get off. The list of bikes it fits doesn't include the Transalp but I went down to my local garage yesterday...

It's time to start justifying my stated diy bike mods interest. Some days ago I replaced the torn seat cover of my AT, another diy job (of which unfortunately I don't have any pictures) and now it's time to make it look better. It is a very easy job which I am sure will remind you of your...

I used this on my bike for about 5,000 miles. It has some small scuffs where it was fitted (seen along the bottom of the screen in the picture), but these marks are under the fairing when it is fitted ergo can not be seen. It does have some light scratches on it from day to day use, but is...

Hi all, well with having a week off work I decided a weekend away before returning to work would be nice so Fiona was advised "get the Beemer ready!" We left on Saturday morning from Elgin, Moray and headed west to Inverness. From there we headed north, SteveT's route to Ullapool was the...

I wanted to be able to mount luggage on my crf but couldn't find specialist racks to fit, I decided that I don't mind if what I made was not too pretty as long as it can be removed without a trace, I'm not intending to go round the world on it but camping up a fell side is now an...

Anybody know of anyone in northampton with a black/brown/silver 98ish twin that has been nicked. I was on the school run this morning and watched the local constabulary recovering a twin from som woods near where I live. The front screen ripped off, the ignition cut and twisted and the number...