MCN expert Chris Dabbs is here to answer any questions you have on anything bike related. If you have any questions, ask an expert here Q. I have a very clean ‘99 Hayabusa with 14,000 miles on the clock and a full service history. I bought it two months ago and it’s still under dealer warranty. My problem is that if ...
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- 20 May 2009
MCN expert Chris Dabbs is here to answer any questions you have on anything bike related. If you have any questions, ask an expert here Q. It's become really difficult to select neutral on my 1999 Bandit 600 lately. It is OK when the engine is cold but after about five minutes, I can tap my left foot from first to second ...
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- 15 May 2009
MCN expert Chris Dabbs is here to answer any questions you have on anything bike related. If you have any questions, ask an expert here Q. I went sliding down the road recently on my Suzuki GSX-R1000 and damaged the bodywork on the left. I want to do a respray but Suzuki doesn’t supply the paint. Where can I go to ...
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- 15 May 2009
MCN expert Marc Abbott is here to answer any questions you have on anything bike related. If you have any questions, ask an expert here Q. I’ve just got a mint Suzuki Hayabusa which is great for me now I’ve got that boy-racer thing out of the system at the tender age of 48. I just love the tidal wave of throttle ...
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- 14 May 2009
Avon Tyres is advising us to check our tyre pressures ahead of the long motorcycling summer. Compare and buy motorcycle tyres Peter McNally, Avon Tyres’ Technical Product Manager for Motorcycle tyres says: “Tyre pressures on a motorcycle are critical to the safety of the rider aboard it – there’s no other way of putting it. "The tyre’s connection with the ...
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- 05 May 2009
MCN expert Chris Dabbs is here to answer any questions you have on anything bike related. If you have any questions, ask an expert here Q. I’m just about to trade in my Zx-6RJ1 for a 2003 Kawasaki ZX 636 A1P. I want to keep an Ohlins shock, Blue Flame can, double bubble screen, and standard carrier from my J1 Model. ...
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- 09 April 2009
MCN expert Marc Abbot is here to answer any questions you have on anything bike related. If you have any questions, ask an expert here. Q. I've just passed my direct access test and I'm looking forward to riding my bike into work. My commute into London should take only about 30 minutes now, maybe a bit less. Can you recommend some ...
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- 13 March 2009
MCN expert Chris Dabbs is here to answer any questions you have on anything bike related. If you have any questions, ask an expert here Q. I recently bought a 2002 Honda SP2 which has got handling problems. I don’t know if it’s my inept riding style or the suspension set-up, but the bike doesn’t want to go round corners. You ...
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- 10 March 2009
MCN expert Chris Dabbs is here to answer any questions you have on anything bike related. If you have any questions, ask an expert here Q. I have just bought an '03 Yamaha Thundercat in pristine condition.The bike is on factory settings and I would really like some advice on what settings I should have for the suspension? I am six ...
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- 02 March 2009
MCN expert Chris Dabbs is here to answer any questions you have on anything bike related. If you have any questions, ask an expert hereQ. My Yamaha Fazer 1000 has developed an occasional knocking (movement) at the front end. It tends to happen in corners and it feels very similar to loose head bearings. It’s been around for the last ...
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- 20 February 2009
