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Will o2 sensor eliminator cure GSR600 stalling?

17 August 2010 by MCN

I have only been riding a short length of time, and the last couple of times that I took my bike (Suzuki GSR600) out I found that it stalled when I was travelling at relatively low speed when changing...

Will changing spark plugs cure a misfire?

17 August 2010 by MCN

Q. My Ducati 900SS has a misfire which starts after I have ridden a few miles. Will changing the plugs sort it out? George Booth, email A. A misfire is either related to the fuelling or the...

How to get better mileage on a rear tyre

17 August 2010 by MCN

Q. I have a Harley XR1200X with Dunlop Qualifier tyres that I am very pleased with. The rear is getting close to the end of its life at 2200 miles. Save cash on motorcycle products If I fitted a...

What's causing battery drain?

10 August 2010 by MCN

Q. I have all sorts of electrical problems with my bike. When the lights are on the battery seems to lose charge even when the engine is running. Anon A. You don’t say what happens with the lights...

Best tyres for a hot track day

10 August 2010 by MCN

Q. I recently highsided a Ducati Monster S4RS on a set of Bridgestone BT016s at the Salzburgring in Austria. The local expert (superbike racer) looked at the tyres and thought they looked overheated.

Can I use a 2010 R1 rear shock on a 2007 R1?

10 August 2010 by MCN

Q. Any chance you could give me the standard settings for the rear shock on a 2009/10 Yamaha R1 I’ve had this shock recommended to put onto my 07/08 model. Steve Cope, MCN forums A. When you are...

My speedo can't cope with my turbo!

02 August 2010 by MCN

Q. About one year ago I fitted a nice little turbo to my first generation Suzuki 1200 Bandit. Save cash on motorcycle products Now, I’ve covered about 7000 miles (3000 of them in 10 days around...

Can I service my R1200RT's throttle at home?

02 August 2010 by MCN

Q. I have a 2005 BMW R1200RT which I have started to service myself; I have found this to be very straightforward, however I am not sure about the throttle body/cable adjustment/synchronisation. Save...

Product review: Abus Granit Extreme Chain

27 July 2010 by Guy Procter

Abus Granit Extreme Chain 37-1.1m-12mm, £199 Time used: Five years What’s good? Words can’t describe the lack of care I have lavished on this faithful friend. Save £££s on motorcycle locks But it’s...

Can I change FireBlade front wheel size?

26 July 2010 by MCN

Q. Not sure if you’ve ever been asked this before, but I want to get some decent modern rubber on my ageing CBR900RR FireBlade. Is there a way I can go about putting a 17-inch wheel on the front to...

How do sintered brake pads differ from standard?

26 July 2010 by MCN

BAZX6R: I have just replaced my front brake pads on my J2 Ninja ZX-6R. I changed them for some EBC double H sintered, they do as I was told - stop the bike a lot better and do take some getting used...

Helmet review: Shoei XR-1100

23 July 2010 by Trevor Franklin

Shoei XR-1100 helmet, £299 (plain colours), £379 (graphics) Miles covered/time: 18,000/nine months What’s good? The sales assistant’s golden rule for buying a crash helmet is: If you’ve a ten-bob head...

How to fix broken electronic screen

22 July 2010 by MCN

Q. I have a 1999 BMW R1100RT with an electric screen. The screen gets stuck in its highest position every now and again, but it sorts itself out each time. Unfortunately it has happened again and is...

Could my XJ900’s tyres be causing a shimmy?

22 July 2010 by MCN

Q. I ride a 1993 Yamaha XJ900 with about 24k miles on the clock. I had new Avon tyres fitted at the start of the year and have covered about 2500 miles since. During the past month I have noticed a...

How to check for warped discs

12 July 2010 by MCN

Q. When I brake quite hard between 80-40mph on my CBR600FS I feel a pulsing up to the brake lever. Save £££s on motorcycle brakes I have checked the discs they don’t seem to be warped and I have new...

Best tyres for a 4000-mile Alpine tour

12 July 2010 by Marc Abbott

I’m doing a 4000-mile tour round central Europe in August and I need a new set of rubber before I go. What should I use on my Bandit? It will be a mix between motorways and Alpine roads and will last...

Does ZXR suspension need an overhaul?

12 July 2010 by MCN

Q. I’ve just got a very keenly priced ZXR750 dating from the early ’90s but the handling seems very choppy no matter what I do to the rear suspension. Save cash on motorcycle suspension I didn’t get...

Are my wheel bearings shot?

12 July 2010 by Marc Abbott

Fellhopper: My GSX-R750 K2 has just developed a ‘droning’ noise from the front end (wheel?) it does it in all gears at speed and also with the clutch pulled in ‘coasting’. I have just solved one noise...

Web wisdom: Proper coolant for a ZX-6R

06 July 2010 by Marc Abbott

jonboymp: Guys, I have a 2009 ZX-6R. It needs a drop of coolant, what should I use? The normal car stuff from Halfords? Can anyone point me in the right direction? triumphrider600: Nooooooo. Bikes use...

Is my NTV's fuel system causing rough running?

06 July 2010 by Marc Abbott

My Honda NTV650 93 model is running rough at idle and at speed it has a lot of vibration from the engine. I have put some carb cleaner though the tank for three tanks of petrol and it has helped the...

What happens when I remove exhaust baffles?

01 July 2010 by Marc Abbott

I have just purchased a new GSX-R1000 K7 with dealer fitted Arrow cans with removable baffles. Can you please tell me whether it would harm the bike if I removed them. I have also read in the Arrow...

What happens when I remove exhaust baffles?

30 June 2010 by MCN

Q. I have just purchased a new GSX-R1000 K7 with dealer fitted Arrow cans with removable baffles. Can you please tell me whether it would harm the bike if I removed them. Save cash on motorcycle...

How to troubleshoot a Power Commander

30 June 2010 by MCN

Q. I have a Dynojet Power Commander III USB on my GSX-R750, but when I try to connect it to the control centre software on my computer the software says “No Power Commander Connected”. What am I doing...

How to make a Superduke less twitchy

30 June 2010 by MCN

Q. I’ve just bought a 2007 KTM Superduke with 5000 miles on the clock after owning a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-10R. All the reviews say the handling is perfect and near superbike level, but when I up the pace...

Why aren't my cooling fans working?

22 June 2010 by MCN

Q. I’m having trouble with my 2000 MV Agusta F4. The cooling fans aren’t coming on when the engine gets hot (105 degrees). I’ve checked the fuse and that’s OK, I’m not too sure where to look next.

Can I rethread a sump?

22 June 2010 by MCN

Q. When I changed the oil on my GSX-R750 K2 last time I managed to overtighten the sump plug so I felt the thread giving a bit. I was using a torque wrench too. I have just changed the oil again today and fine bits of ‘thread’ came out of the sump thread as I removed the plug! Have I now screwed up the sump or is there a way of re-threading it? I managed to re-fit the sump plug but it was hard to...