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« on: July 24, 2026, 01:56:10 AM »
I learnt to ride when I was 15 and now I'm 65 and still working (unfortunately). I ride 17 miles each way to work on my Honda CBF 500 and I'm an all year round biker. I believe that in many ways it keeps you physically and mentally active, besides that I'm still 16 in my head at least. One of the few luxuries I have allowed myself is heated grips, I see no virtue in being cold. We moved to beautiful Anglesey last November and made many new friends, including a neighbour that I went out for a ride around the island with today. Me on my CBF and he on his Kawasaki 650 adventure bike, I should mention he's 79! So if you can still ride and you enjoy it, then keep doing it, I know I intend to. 
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« on: June 04, 2026, 12:48:28 PM »
If I recall correctly, you can try counting the number of threads over 10 mm. IE 10mm/8 threads = 1.25 pitch
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« on: May 27, 2026, 02:53:54 PM »
It's ironic thats i've not long fitted 4 Bilstein B6 dampers to my classic Saab 900 Turbo and they were £447 in total. Not much more than one damper for my humble CBF500. Market forces at work 
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« on: May 26, 2026, 12:46:03 PM »
Yes, the Audi is quite a looker, even if mine is Sahara gold (Beige). Not many of them around now, Spares are almost non existent and ultra expensive for what they are.
As regards the dampers, I have only had one damper specialist reply and has said they don't repair OEM dampers as they are not intended to be rebuit. So a new YSS after-market damper has been ordered.
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« on: May 22, 2026, 11:10:07 AM »
I wonder if any you good people have any recomendations for damper overhauls. The rear damper on my bike a Honda CBF 500 is leaking. There seems to be a few people around, but recomendations from people are always good!
Many thanks
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« on: May 03, 2026, 10:15:45 PM »
Speaking from experience from my previous four 400/4's and presently restoring a 400/4, I'm with Laverda Dave all the way. My present 400/4 will be yellow for the reasons Dave has explained.
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« on: April 12, 2026, 05:34:13 PM »
As a youff, incredibly, despite the warning in the Haynes manual, I managed to get the bolts mixed up. The inevertable happened when I torqued the engine mounting bolts up and I heard a large cracking noise. I could see the crack adjacent to the engine mounting lug which if memeory serves me correctly is next to an oil gallery.
A mate reckoned he could weld it, however it still leaked, so I ended up getting another crankcase from a breakers yard.
I would not consider mixing crankcase halves for a millisecond. So in a worst case scenario I would prepare yourself for a full strip down.
However As McCabe-Thiele (Ted) quite rightly suggests, double check that the crack is in the casting before you assume the worst.
If the worst is the final conclusion, then you're in the right place for an answer.
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« on: April 06, 2026, 09:55:24 PM »
My first bike was a Yamaha RD200. As I recall the dyno starter was similar to a design Villiers patented many moons before. Starting was almost instant.
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« on: March 20, 2026, 10:51:06 PM »
Fabulous picture, it looks like it belongs in a Honda brochure from the 70's.
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« on: March 14, 2026, 11:02:26 AM »
My own experience with the DVLA hasn't all been positive, especially considering they are a public 'service'.
I sold a bike (Suzuki RF 900) and sent off the log book as usual. A few weeks later the buyer contacted me and said he hadn't received the new V5. I told him that I'd definately sent it, so unfortunately he'd have to contact them.
A couple of weeks later, I had a letter from the DVLA informing me that they were going to issue a fine as I hadn't returned the V5 with the new owners details on.
I wrote back explaining that I definately had returned the log book and I wouldn't be paying any fine. A couple of weeks later I got another letter saying they were taking me to Court as I had not returned the V5 and I hadn't paid the fine.
A little digging on the tinterweb of things revealed they lose 100's if not more letters per year which I find staggering and this is a very common scenario and infact was a nice little money spinner for them. Facing a similar scenario as myself another motorist challenged them in Court and they backed down as they did not want the case to go to Crown Court as I recall, as it could set a legal precident which could well go against them.
I receieved a Court summons and I replied and said look forward to seeing you in Court. I insisted on the case officer being present (which is my right)as I would be looking for an apology. I had another letter offering to drop the Court case if I paid the fine, so I said no bloody chance! I also reminded them of the case I had read about and told them. An interesting fact at the time, is that in legal terms, if I stood in the dock and said I had affixed a FIRST CLASS stamp and posted it in a official post box, that is taken as legal proof of postage, which would exonerate me. A first class stamp is a vital element and so is the post box. You do not have to prove it any other way.
Two days before the case, guess what? They had reviewed my case and decided it was not in the best interests of anyone to go to Court and they dropped it.
I wrote back and expressed my displeasure at them threatening me with Court and taking up my valuable time and effort and asked them how much they had spent of public money on the farce and I demanded an apology, which never came.
I'm sure there are some very lovely people who work there, but as an organisation I feel they could do a lot better.
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« on: March 12, 2026, 06:41:56 PM »
Thank you gentlemen for your advice. From previous experience with the DVLA, ANY time I send a log book to them, It goes recorded delivery and I always scan and photograph it as they 'lose' literally 100's of letters every year.
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« on: March 12, 2026, 06:57:03 AM »
I have recently moved to beautiful Anglesey and I have brought my toy collection along too. Two of my bikes are projects including my 400/4 and are still registered on a blue log book as I have owned them a long time. Changing my address online was very straight forward, with modern type log books, however it won't recognise my blue log books. I guess a trip to the post office will be in order, but I wondered if any you guys (and gals) on here have met the same problem.
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« on: March 04, 2026, 07:06:10 AM »
I absolutely agree. I detest any gadget that detracts me from driving. I don't even listen to music when I'm driving my car let alone a motorcycle. The only noise I want to hear is wind noise and my exhaust. I often wonder how many accidents have been caused by cruise control, I've been riding and driving for over 45 years and I've always managed without one.
Theres no denying that SatNav is a handy tool, but again, I've managed without one.
I would imagine my old RAC ACU instructor having a meltdown if he saw this device. His words would be keep your eyes on the road, on your intruments and on your mirrors at the same time.
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« on: February 28, 2026, 11:52:23 AM »
On one of my many projects (a Saab 96V4) After an engine rebuild, I suddenly realised I had the opportunity to make it start for the first time in 17 years of slumber.
The problem was I didn't have any plug leads, a minor detail. So I improvised with stripping some 2.5mm twin and earth cable. Needs must!
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