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re. the extra preload on the rear for carrying a pillion....... I fitted a Nitron shock with a remote preload adjuster to my 750 monster. I set it...
In my case, I doubt it. But at least I might have a better understanding as to why not. But seriously, I have often heard folk say that they...
Ah but the speedway/ motocross thing is an entirely different kettle of fish. There the steering in the opposite direction is to control/balance...
You're correct Bradders. I had actually spotted that already to be honest, and didn't particularly understand why at the time, but I posted anyway...
Countersteering works at all speeds, although its strength is still speed dependant. Try riding your pushbike one handed at very low speed, with...
Tis true that the effect is speed dependant and increases massively at higher speeds but yes, I reckon that it still applies at walking pace. I...
I also did the calcs for gyroscopic precession as part of my engineering studies back in the 70s. Jock's description is about right but, to be a...
Contrary to my expectations I've found, over 7yrs ownership, that the original style monsters, particularly the ones with 2-valve motors, are...
It is a common misconception that countersteering works by the bars being initially turned the wrong way and the bike then reacting to this input...
I've done the diode mod on my yr2000 M750. Works a treat and costs virtually nothing. There is a neater way of wiring it though. After connecting...
Thanks, Mel. And thanks too to Matt, whose response was first class when we discovered that the brake side master cyl on his 695 was of a...
I agree that radiant heat is best for a workshop. It avoids the explosion risk too. But be aware that unless you maintain a constant temp, 24/7,...
Why tax it at all? Pot smokers already pay their taxes via other means, same as everyone else. Why should they be hammered with further (and...
I'm with the cyclist. He probably could have just ignored the Audi driver's selfish use of road space, but if we all did that it'd just encourage...
If a sharp profile is one of your major requirements then you'd perhaps be well advised to buy a cheaper tyre and change it more frequently,...
For the really greasy bits......Paraffin. Cheap, effective and not too aggressive. For a quick wipe over on cleaner areas .....GT85 Both the...
I'll be thinking of you, Mel.
Is it really ? That is slightly bizarre. Well well, you learn something new ..............
I've just finished using some petrol that was at least 2 or 3 yrs old, and was siphoned from a tank which was half full of water. I just mixed a...
Totally agree with that. ....wasn't this year's free t-shirt in the DOC welcome kit almost unwearably naff ? I just sleep in mine. Also the recent...
