December

Is there a cheap way to repair a tyre?

29 December 2010 by Marc Abbott

I caught a financial cold recently when I picked up a puncture in a nearly-new Z-rated tyre and I had to get it replaced. Is there any guaranteed way I can avoid a costly bill if I get another...

Is it safe to disconnect my battery?

28 December 2010 by Marc Abbott

My friend told me that I cannot disconnect the old battery completely on my Suzuki GSX1400 as this means I will “lose the memory in the ECU”. Is this correct? Walter Calne, email The moment you...

Can I get a custom-made screen?

27 December 2010 by Marc Abbott

I have a 2007 Yamaha FJR1300A, which is a great bike, but I have an issue with the screen. When it’s down I just get buffeted to pieces, and if I put the screen up the wind just pushes my head forward...

Why do I keep getting punctures?

21 December 2010 by MCN

Q. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong, but I keep picking up punctures in my rear tyres. I’ve had four in the last 2000 miles and it’s getting expensive to pay for repair or replacement. Save £££s on...

Can I ditch my lambda sensor?

21 December 2010 by MCN

Q. I want to change the exhaust on my 2009 Yamaha XJ6. I’m happy to get a full system less the cat as I’m told it will reduce weight and increase horsepower. Some systems that I’ve looked at state...

Best all-round tyres for Triumph Street Triple R

14 December 2010 by MCN

Q. I have a Triumph Street Triple R, I’m 43 and passed my Direct Access two and a half years ago. Save cash on motorcycle tyres I ride back lanes for fun and do the odd trip to the coast and back,...

Know your bike's oil consumption

10 December 2010 by MCN

Just because a bike uses oil doesn’t necessarily mean that it has a problem. For a long time now, bike makers have designed engines with under piston oil feeds. These are there to cool down the piston...

How can I fix R6's ignition transponder?

07 December 2010 by MCN

Q. I recently bought a 2003 Yamaha R6. It was working all right for a week, but one evening it didn’t start. On pressing the starter switch I could hear the starter sound but the bike failed to...

Does my Triumph T955i have a loose sprag clutch?

07 December 2010 by MCN

Q. I’ve been reading some articles stored in my garage on the Triumph T595 from 1998 and I’m worried. It says the bolts on the starter sprag clutch can come undone, and you first hear a rattle, before...

New rider: Avon offer free replacement on damaged or punctured tyres

03 December 2010 by Chris Dabbs

Avon tyres have got a scheme called the Road Hazard Warranty. If one of their radial tyres becomes damaged or punctured they will replace it free of charge, as long as there’s no more than 1mm of...

New rider: Avoiding punctures

03 December 2010 by Chris Dabbs

There are a few things you can do to combat the risk of punctures. First of all, try to avoid the areas of the road that debris collects in. That tends to be between opposing lanes, around traffic...

What's causing my ST1300 to wiggle?

01 December 2010 by Marc Abbott

I have a Honda ST1300, that’s in generally fine fettle, with good tyres and swingarm, and with steering head and wheel bearings in good condition, too. However, when pulling away, the bike feels like...