May

Year: 2011

Month: May

Why can't you get run-flat tyres for motorcycles?

23 May 2011 by MCN

Q. My BMW car is fitted with run-flat tyres which I appreciate as I got a puncture the other day about 60 miles from home. I was able to continue back home at 40 to 50mph, although I couldn’t get it...

Should I bleed my brakes after a piston popped out?

23 May 2011 by MCN

Q. I changed my brake pads today and when I pushed one of the pistons back another one popped out. I managed to get it back in OK after a small spillage and it’s not leaking at the moment. Will I need...

What’s caused my tyre valve to blow out?!

18 May 2011 by MCN

Last week I had what I think was a fairly lucky escape. I was checking the tyre pressures on my 2001 Honda CBR1100XX, but when I put the tyre gauge on the valve stem the stem itself (thread included)...

How hard is it to swap my GPZ500’s engine?

18 May 2011 by MCN

I’ve a Kawasaki GPZ500 with loads of top-end grief, including a new camchain and tensioner, so I’m thinking that another engine for around 100 quid could be the best deal, although its condition is an...

Why is my radiator bubbling over?

18 May 2011 by MCN

A line of small white foam bubbles have started to appear all along the lower edge of my radiator. Although the expansion tank level has not really dropped, do I need to consider Radweld or a repair?...

Why is my Kawasaki ZX-9R stalling?

09 May 2011 by MCN

Why is my ZX-9R stalling? I own a late Kawasaki ZX-9R and it will only turn over and start when the bike is in neutral and the clutch disengaged. The moment I pull in the clutch lever it packs up. I’m...

How much to fix my GSX600F’s chain and sprockets?

04 May 2011 by MCN

I recently bought a Suzuki GSX600FW. The chain looks really dodgy as do the sprockets, while the brakes need some attention as well, particularly the discs. Where can I source these parts at a...

Tyre's mystery line

04 May 2011 by MCN

I have about 400 miles on the Bridgestone BT023R on the front wheel of my 2005 Honda CBF600N and I’ve noticed a strange line just left of centre that runs the circumference of the tyre. Has anyone...