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Firmer brakes overnight

Chris Dabbs, 19 June 2009 17:05

For an easier way to get better brakes, use a cable-tie or similar to hold the front brake on quite tightly and leave overnight. When returning to the bike next day tap the brake hoses thoroughly to get all the bubbles, that have formed due to the continual pressure, to rise to the top into the reservoir. Hey presto - ...

Technical advice: Suzuki Burgman electrical problem

Chris Dabbs, 15 May 2009 16:39

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. My Suzuki 400 Burgman regularly cuts out on deceleration at roundabouts, junctions or traffic lights. It is a carburated 1999 model. It always restarts immediately and the tickover speed is spot on.Ray Robertson, e-mail ...

Bike accessory advice: Raising the back

Chris Dabbs, 24 April 2009 10:50

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’ve got a 1990 Yamaha FZR1000 as a budget bike to get back into riding again and I want to lift the rear end. Where can I get some suspension dog bones/tie bars to do ...

Tyre and suspension advice: Post crash damage to tyres

Chris Dabbs, 20 April 2009 08:46

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. Dear Chris, I was recently involved in a low-speed traffic accident. A car drove into the back of my bike at a pedestrian crossing. The tyre seems undamaged, but since it took most of the impact ...

Bike accessory advice: Improving the brakes

Chris Dabbs, 03 April 2009 16:54

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 want to uprate the brakes on my 2002 Suzuki GSF600 Bandit. I have been advised to get braided lines, but I was wondering if there was anything else I could do like transplant some ...

Technical advice: Aprilia RSV sidestand trouble

Chris Dabbs, 13 February 2009 10:35

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. My 1999 Aprilia RSV is a stonking bike. It is an absolute joy in all respects except for the sidestand. The stand, when down, results in the bike standing almost vertical. A suicidal position ...