Consumer Editor Tony Hoare lets us in on the little known secret of taking your helmet on and off without undoing the D-ring.
- Motorcycle Products
- Helmets
- 31 May 2013
Q. Can you tell me what the best sports-touring tyre for a 2011 Triumph Speed Triple is? The last tyres were Metzeler Racetec Interacts that I got 3500 miles out of. I’d like some rubber that will get me 7-8000 miles from a rear tyre as I am a very careful rider.Iangrm99, MCN forums A. Triumph fitted the Racetecs as ...
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- Tyres
- 02 April 2012
Q. My crash helmet is a few years old but remains very comfortable. It was in absolutely tip-top condition until it rolled off the petrol tank a little while ago onto the petrol station forecourt’s concrete floor. I really don't want to buy another one unless I have to, but how do I know if it’s beyond help?Neil Thomas, email ...
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- Helmets
- 02 February 2012
Q. I have a CCM FT35-S, the 400cc Suzuki-engined supermoto with a 120/70 x 17 front tyre and a 150/70 x 17 rear. What choices do I have in replacement rubber?Nick Scarr, email A. First off, the correct size on the back is a 150/60 x 17, and there are several good choices for lighter bikes in these sizes, but ...
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- Parts & accessories
- 20 January 2012
The Dunlop D407 200/55 x 17 rear will soon need replacing on my 2008 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy after 6000 miles and the front D408F 140/75 x 17 is almost as worn. Should I replace with the same or is there now something better? Do I need to do both at the same time?Tony Cook, email First of all, as with ...
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- Tyres
- 11 January 2012
Q. I’m looking for the best all-round tyres for my Suzuki B-King. On the web forums a lot of people are changing from the 200/50 rear to a 190/55, saying you get better turn in. Plus there is more choice available. I was looking to buy the Avon Storm Ultras in the 200-section. Save cash on motorcycle tyres. I'm not into ...
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- Parts & accessories
- 20 September 2011
Q. I just splashed the cash with TTS on a Rotrex supercharger for my second generation Hayabusa and it’s gone on pretty well in about a day. Just a bit of a fiddle with the modified headers out of cylinders three and four. But with 300 horses and 160ftlb of torque on tap now I am not sure how often ...
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- Parts & accessories
- 20 July 2011
Q. I currently own a 1992 BMW K75RT. It has just failed its MoT on one single point. The throttle grip does not return to tickover when released. I have taken the handlebar mechanism apart and it is all working freely. I have greased it with light grease. If I pull the inner cable out it goes back quite freely ...
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- 04 July 2011
Can you help me with a fuel reserve cut-off problem on my 1986 Yamaha FJ1200 please? The fuel tap solenoid appears to be faulty and it cuts off the fuel supply when there’s still lots of fuel in the tank, even though the fuel switch on the fairing is switched to reserve. I've checked my Haynes manual and established that ...
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- Parts & accessories
- 14 June 2011
I’ve just acquired a 2006 Daytona 675 fitted with old Dunlop Sportmax D208s which don't inspire confidence. I used Pirelli Diablo Corsas on a 2000 Blade, which worked well. Would you recommend the same for the 675 or are there better options? My riding is short quick weekend blasts and possibly a track day or two.Willshere, MCN forums The Daytona came ...
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- Tyres
- 14 June 2011
