Bike accessories advice: Getting a new log book 27 March 2009 by Chris Dabbs 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 the second owner of my 1999 Yamaha R1 and I've... Read more ...
Bike accessories: Changing the sprockets for accelleration 27 March 2009 by Chris Dabbs 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 been told going one tooth down on the front... Read more ...
Technical advice: Sorting a misfiring engine 27 March 2009 by Chris Dabbs 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 1985 BMW K100RT which has been misfiring for... Read more ...
Clothing advice : Loud helmet 25 March 2009 by Marc Abbott 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. My helmet is really noisy, a friend suggested that... Read more ...
Clothing advice : A jacket for riding on route 66 25 March 2009 by Marc Abbott 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'm going to ride route 66 this summer. Can you... Read more ...
Bike accessories advice: Mirror extensions 21 March 2009 by Chris Dabbs Q. I need some mirror extensions for my CBR600F, does anyone know who makes them? Phil Walden, Gosport A. A VFR Owners Club member from Hatfield, Pete Morgan, manufactures and supply mirror extensions... Read more ...
First time bikes for tall riders 21 March 2009 by Chris Dabbs Q. I am due to take the Direct Access Scheme and test in a couple of weeks. Once I pass, I am looking to buy an all-rounder middleweight. However, being a tall bloke - 6'4", I... Read more ...
New rider advice: Finding the balance between comfort and feel 21 March 2009 by Chris Dabbs Q. I'm a newish biker with a pleasant 50 mile commute. My BMW R1100RT is supremely comfortable with the screen in the touring position. With the screen down the riding feel improves noticeably. But I... Read more ...
Clothing advice: Use a head torch to work on the bike 21 March 2009 No matter how well-lit you think your garage is, one of those head torches is invaluable for grovelling under the swingarm Chris Berry, Wellingborough Read more ...
Tyre advice: Changing wheels for the right tyre 21 March 2009 by Chris Dabbs Q. I am missing out on so many good tyre deals because my 1998 RRW Fireblade has got a 16 inch front wheel that I want to switch to a 17 incher. Will a VFR800/Hornet wheel drop straight in? Andy Kent, e-mail A. It is possible to change the front wheel of a Fireblade from 16 to 17 inches. If the bike is a 1992-1996 model it will take the same wheel and discs that are fitted to CBR600s and... Read more ...
Technical advice: Fuel problems with my carb 16 March 2009 by Chris Dabbs 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 1992 Honda PC800 starts well from cold, ticks over beautifully and usually pulls away smoothly on small throttle openings. However as soon as I open the throttle wider it coughs and backfires through the carbs until I close it down again. As it gets warmer,... Read more ...
Technical advice: Fixing a dodgy battery 16 March 2009 by Chris Dabbs 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 Kawasaki ZX-6R has had a new battery and... Read more ...
Clothing advice: heated gloves 13 March 2009 by Marc Abbott 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 can't wait to get out on the roads and start... Read more ...
Clothing advice: Cheap riding gear for commuters 13 March 2009 by Marc Abbot 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... Read more ...
Tyre advice: Make sure you use the correct size tyre 10 March 2009 by Chris Dabbs 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... Read more ...
Technical advice: Fixing gear selectors 09 March 2009 by Chris Dabbs 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 own a Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja on a 2001... Read more ...
Technical advice: Changing to a race-pattern gearbox 09 March 2009 by Chris Dabbs 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 ride a Suzuki GSX-R1000 K5 and would like to change it... Read more ...
Everything you need for a bike rally 06 March 2009 by Marc Potter Torches, sleeping bags, stoves, tents. The MCN Shop has everything you’ll ever need for a summer of bike rallies (except maybe a guaranteed hangover cure). With torches for the price of a pint and... Read more ...
Clothing advice: Make sure your kit fits after Christmas 05 March 2009 by Marc Abbott Here’s a tip for anyone thinking of getting back on their bike this weekend after a winter lay-off… try your kit on before you get to the garage with your bike keys in your hand. Ask an expert... Read more ...
Clothing advice: Iridium visors for pillions 05 March 2009 by Chris Dabbs 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. Can you help settle an argument between my girlfriend... Read more ...
Bike accessories advice: Aftermarket bulbs 04 March 2009 by Chris Dabbs 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 don’t want to get nicked for using a coloured headlight... Read more ...
Tyre advice: Scrubbing new tyres in 03 March 2009 by Chris Dabbs 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 heard new bike tyres need to be “scrubbed in”. What... Read more ...
Technical advice: Suzuki Bandit 1200 vibration problems 02 March 2009 by Chris Dabbs 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 just had a 4000 mile service on my 1998 Suzuki... Read more ...
Technical advice: Kawasaki ZZR400 carb icing 02 March 2009 by Chris Dabbs 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. As soon as the weather gets a bit cold my Kawasaki ZZR400... Read more ...
Bike accessory advice : Honda RVF400 exhausts 02 March 2009 by Chris Dabbs 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 am looking to buy a second hand Honda RVF400 from... Read more ...
Suspension advice : Yamaha Thundercat 02 March 2009 by Chris Dabbs 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... Read more ...
Tire advice : Honda CB1000 Big One tires 02 March 2009 by Chris Dabbs 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 ride a Honda CB1000 Big One, its rear tyre is a... Read more ...
Clothing advice : youth size helmets for motorcross 02 March 2009 by Chris Dabbs 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 looking for a youth-sized helmet for my son, but... Read more ...
Bike accessory advice : BMW R1100GS replacement handlebars 02 March 2009 by Chris Dabbs 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 1996 BMW R1100GS handlebars are looking rather rusty and... Read more ...
Technical advice : BMW R1150S oil consumption 02 March 2009 by Chris Dabbs 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 new BMW R1150S seems to be using quite a lot of... Read more ...
Technical advice : Aprilia air filters 02 March 2009 by Chris Dabbs 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 read numerous forum postings about de-restricting an... Read more ...
Suspension advice: Fork internal problems 20 February 2009 by Chris Dabbs 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... Read more ...
Technical advice: Suzuki TL1000R rain problems 20 February 2009 by Chris Dabbs 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 Suzuki TL1000R runs fine until the rain starts to fall. Read more ...
Clothing advice: Jackets for the larger man 20 February 2009 by Chris Dabbs 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 been desperately trying to purchase a lightweight Gore... Read more ...
Long life tyres for the Kawasaki ZX-10R 20 February 2009 by Chris Dabbs 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 Kawasaki ZX-10R and do around 160 miles a day on it. Read more ...
Oxford heated grips problem fixed 16 February 2009 by Anonymous I bought Oxford Hot Grips at the NEC show, but like most people never kept the receipt. They failed after just 2 months and initially Oxford just said buy a new switch. After reading comments on forums, this appears to be a common fault. However I called Oxford again and spoke to an excellent member of their staff named Charlotte. She has done everything she... Read more ...
