August

Year: 2011

Month: August

How to extract a bar end weight screw

30 August 2011 by MCN

Q. I have a bar end weight screw stuck in the end of the bar after the bar end snapped off. There isn’t much sticking out to get a grip of, so I’m going to have a go at drilling it out, but are there...

Why are my bulbs blowing?

30 August 2011 by MCN

Q. I replaced a bulb for the speedo on my, but when I was on my way home from work late this evening I accelerated hard to overtake a car on the slip road and join the motorway, and shortly after my...

Why are my Aprilia Mille's tyres deflating?

09 August 2011 by MCN

Q. I have bought a 2002 Aprilia Mille that is having tyre problems – they’re deflating for no reason. I have put new tyres and valves on and the problem is still there. Motorcycle tyres for sale. The...

Best retro helmet for less than £200

04 August 2011 by MCN

Q. I’m looking for an open-face helmet to wear on a Triumph Bonneville and I’ve about £200 to spend (although I’d rather spend less!). Cheap motorcycle helmets for sale. What are my options? Martin...

Why's my FZ1 rear brake useless?

04 August 2011 by MCN

Q. The rear brake on my Yamaha FZ1 is useless. I told my local Yamaha dealer when they had it for its 12,000-mile service and afterwards they said it was OK. They said the pads looked almost new (they...