2009

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...

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 a dealer...

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 170/60 x 18...

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 can’t...

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...

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 oil. The...

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...

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 here Q. My Yamaha Fazer 1000 has developed an occasional knocking...

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 here Q. My Suzuki TL1000R runs fine until the rain starts to fall.

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...

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.

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 can to help with the heated grips. Very...