February

Best tyres for a KTM SMT

16 February 2011 by MCN

Q. I’ve got a KTM SMT 990. Can you suggest a set of sticky tyres for it? The stickier the better, and I’m not bothered about tyre life as I only go out for 50-60 mile blasts. Your help would be much...

Will charger hurt my Rocket III’s battery?

16 February 2011 by MCN

Q. My Triumph Rocket III is fitted with an alarm and clock and I was wondering whether should I put an Optimate on after every ride, even though it’s generally only left for 12 hours? Is it worth it...

My Kawasaki ZZ-R600 won’t tick over

16 February 2011 by MCN

Q. My 2000 Kawasaki ZZ-R600’s idle is all over the place and it’s cutting out at speed, too. I’ve tried to adjust the tickover using the screw, but it’s seized solid, so I’ve had to do it with the...

The best off-road tyres

07 February 2011 by MCN

Q. I own a Kawasaki KMX200 and I’m looking for a set of road-legal off-road tyres with the emphasis on their dirt performance. I’ve spent ages surfing the web but can’t find any that fit the bill. The...

Yamaha R1 is skipping second gear

07 February 2011 by MCN

Q. I’ve just bought a 2002 Yamaha R1 and the gear selection isn’t brilliant, with second gear skipping at 8000rpm. The fork seals are starting to leak too… Gordon Harrison, email A. Oh dear, it...