July
Best sports-touring tyres for an R1100RT
30 July 2012 by
Q. I am looking for sport touring tyres for a 1996 BMW R1100RT which has a rear size of 160/60 ZR 18. I’m rather taken by Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact that was recently tested. John Hagger, email A.
What’s cause of my Fireblade’s oil leak?
30 July 2012 by
Q. Over the past couple of days I’ve noticed a small amount of oil dripping from one of the breather hoses under the rear shock on my 2001 Fireblade. I’ve only noticed this happening after I’ve ridden...
How to grip Honda CLR125’s rounded-off bolt
25 July 2012 by
Q. I have to replace the fork seals on my Honda CLR125, but someone’s been in there before me and the Allen socket on the end of the damper rod has rounded out so my Allen key just spins around.
Will my aftermarket exhaust become illegal?
25 July 2012 by
Q. If I have a dealer-approved Arrow exhaust system fitted on my Triumph by the dealer and these EU rules come in saying no aftermarket exhausts, would this mean I have to take it off and refit the...
What’s causing FZ750’s fuelling problem?
09 July 2012 by
Q. I’ve got a technical problem with my 1986 Yamaha FZ750. Everything was fine until I removed the radiator to spray it, and then add new coolant. Whilst the radiator was off, I cleaned up the HT...
Product review: SBK Generations
09 July 2012 by
SBK Generations, £29.99 Time played: One month What’s good? The career mode is improved from last year. You now start in 2009 and have up until the end of the 2012 season to win the WSB title. So this...
Best tyres for a Suzuki GSX400
09 July 2012 by
Q. I am having problems finding a pair of matching road tyres for my 1982 Suzuki GSX400. The front is a 90/90/19, the rear is a 110/90/17, if I have to mix brands what would be the best combination? ...
Jacket review: Germot Oxford wax jacket
09 July 2012 by
Germot Oxford wax jacket, £239.99 Miles covered/time: 2000/three months What’s good: This jacket combines retro charm with a degree of 21st century protection and I really love wearing it – it’s a...