December

Best tyres for a Derbi Terra Adventure

19 December 2011 by MCN

Q. What rear tyre would you recommend for a 2011 Derbi Terra Adventure 125. The rear is a 130/90 x 17 and the front is a 90/90 x 21. Newbiker1, MCN forums A. Continental Escapes are a really good...

Best rear hugger for a KTM SMT

19 December 2011 by MCN

Q. Some time ago Trevor Franklin did a long-term test on a KTM 990SMT. I’m using my bike for the winter months getting to work and I remember Trevor saying that he fitted a new rear hugger. He said it...

Best flip-front helmet with sun visor

19 December 2011 by MCN

Q. I’m looking for a new full-face helmet but fancy one with an internal sun visor. I know a few of the flip front types have them but I don’t want the extra weight. Motorcycle helmets for sale. Money...

Why are my ZZR1200's brakes sqealing?

19 December 2011 by MCN

Q. I have recently purchased a Kawasaki ZZR1200. I’m very pleased with it, but I have one annoying problem – the front brake squeals under light operation. I have removed the calipers, and the pistons...

Best all-weather tyres for a Honda CBR600F

15 December 2011 by MCN

Q. I bought an N-plate Honda CBR600F six months ago with Michelin Pilot 1s fitted that arejust about done after 5000 miles and three track days. I will be using the bike mainly for summer riding and a...

Why won't my Honda CBX750 run properly?

15 December 2011 by MCN

Q. I’ve just got an ’86-reg Honda CBX750, it had blowing header pipes which I’ve fixed. My problem is that when I try to ride it after letting it warm up the middle two cylinders splutter then cut...

Cure for Kawasaki Zephyr's fuel problems

15 December 2011 by MCN

Q. I have a Kawasaki Zephyr 750 which has not been run very much since summer 2010. When I triedstarting it about a month ago, it was very reluctant to fire up, but would just about run OK. I decided...

Best tyres for a Kawasaki GTR1400

07 December 2011 by MCN

Q. I have been on a GSX-R1000 for the past two years, but now as my wife wants to travel further afield we are changing to a Kawasaki GTR1400. Which tyres can I fit to get the most grip and feel? I’m...

Why is my Bandit 1250's exhaust popping?

07 December 2011 by MCN

Q. I bought my 2008 Suzuki Bandit 1250SA new and I like everything except the massive end can. I replaced this with a twin outlet road legal can from Banditmania which looks and sounds great. The...

How do I replace Suzuki SV650's radiator?

07 December 2011 by MCN

Q. While waiting for my shoulder to heal after a smash I took the radiator off my SV and got it repaired. What do I need to know about putting it back on? Is it as simple as stick it back on and fill...

Is petrol damaging my 20-year-old bike?

07 December 2011 by MCN

Q. I’ve just seen an advertisement for a product that will protect motorcycle engines made before 1996 from damage that will, according to them, result from use of petrol containing ethanol. I have a...