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« Last post by Alimacdee2 on October 11, 2026, 05:22:46 PM »
Just scored a toolbox full off imperial spanners for a fiver this morning! some whitworth havent looked to closely yet they need a good clean first, bit of a mess but thought I had to grab them, was going to give them a scrub maybe paraffin, or does vinegar actually work?
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« Last post by Skoti on October 11, 2026, 02:10:28 PM »
Can I ask for some advice please good people.
I wanted to replace the tyres on my CBF500. Couldn't find any tyre depots on the island (Anglesey) that supply and fit bike tyres . I called a local motorcycle dealer, who said he doesn't supply tyres but he will fit tyres to loose wheels if I supply them at £22 per wheel . Ordered a pair of Bridgestone Battlax from Black Circles and took them to the shop on Monday for fitment.
He said they'd be ready at the end of the week. Went to collect the wheels on Saturday and noticed one of the wheel spacers was missing. He started arguing the toss but eventually conceded it was missing and agreed to get another one. That was annoying because that's another week I will be without my bike, which means another week commuting in the car.
Unloaded the wheels from the car when I got home and I noticed that the direction of rotation arrow of the tyre on both wheels appears to be pointing the wrong way.
Before I go back and to the shop and give them a piece of my mind, can I just double check that I am right as this always helps during an argument!
Picture with the sprocket which is mounted on the nearside like most are (But not all) turns anti clockwise when viewed from the near side.
Picture showing the front disc is viewed from the offside as the disc is mounted on the offside of the bike and the wheel rotates clockwise.
I'd be grateful if anyone can confirm my suspicions. Many thanks
Had it not been for the photos you included in the posting, your experience would have seemed unbelievable. Are there any proper motorcycle dealers in Anglesey?
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I do know that on my 400 the rear tyre (Dunlop) is marked with a rotation arrow for rear fitting , when viewed from the left side follows the anti-clockwise rotation of the wheel.
My front tyre however is effectively reversed for front fitting, to maximise the grip for braking as opposed to accelarating on the rear tyre. There is a marking on the right side showing an arrow for front fitting
iIt could be that some tyre brands are constructed differently.
That rear tyre is definitely wrong.
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Can I ask for some advice please good people.
I wanted to replace the tyres on my CBF500. Couldn't find any tyre depots on the island (Anglesey) that supply and fit bike tyres . I called a local motorcycle dealer, who said he doesn't supply tyres but he will fit tyres to loose wheels if I supply them at £22 per wheel . Ordered a pair of Bridgestone Battlax from Black Circles and took them to the shop on Monday for fitment.
He said they'd be ready at the end of the week. Went to collect the wheels on Saturday and noticed one of the wheel spacers was missing. He started arguing the toss but eventually conceded it was missing and agreed to get another one. That was annoying because that's another week I will be without my bike, which means another week commuting in the car.
Unloaded the wheels from the car when I got home and I noticed that the direction of rotation arrow of the tyre on both wheels appears to be pointing the wrong way.
Before I go back and to the shop and give them a piece of my mind, can I just double check that I am right as this always helps during an argument!
Picture with the sprocket which is mounted on the nearside like most are (But not all) turns anti clockwise when viewed from the near side.
Picture showing the front disc is viewed from the offside as the disc is mounted on the offside of the bike and the wheel rotates clockwise.
I'd be grateful if anyone can confirm my suspicions. Many thanks
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« Last post by Ken4004 on October 11, 2026, 11:59:49 AM »
https://youtube.com/shorts/uvCpcT4z8Tk?is=85Fn2Pv6-pYZMLXUThis is the tie wrap method I used and thought it was very straight forward.
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« Last post by Ken4004 on October 11, 2026, 11:57:26 AM »
I used the tie wrap method , so put several medium tie wraps between handle bar and hand grips which seemed to work very well for me.
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« Last post by Skoti on October 11, 2026, 10:57:28 AM »
Yes,
I looked at the Enfield as well, but felt safer with a new Honda CL500 for the same money and with the tried and trusted old engine that's been about for 10 years now.
No regrets, so far...
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« Last post by Spitfire on October 11, 2026, 10:43:08 AM »
I've always fancied an Enfield 650 but that looks like a long and expensive list to make it practical.
Cheers
Dennis
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« Last post by Athame57 on October 11, 2026, 10:41:57 AM »
Gel hand sanitizer works for me (from our much loved COVID days)
Wipe it on the bar or inside the grip, they slide on easy then as the alcohol evaporates, the residual tack will keep the grips firmly in place.
That sounds like the cleanest option, I might take you up on it! 
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« Last post by badger_eng on October 11, 2026, 09:56:43 AM »
Gel hand sanitizer works for me (from our much loved COVID days)
Wipe it on the bar or inside the grip, they slide on easy then as the alcohol evaporates, the residual tack will keep the grips firmly in place.
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