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Chanmenie

30 posts recovered 0 threads started First seen 4 Dec 2015 Last seen 27 Mar 2016

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  1. I Hate These F#$King Fairings. 27 Mar 2016 20:13 I find the right side is easier than the left so that's a bit strange.
  2. Lifts Abba Vs Bursig 15 Mar 2016 08:27 ^ Ooops, i stand corrected (like the pun?). Must wear my glasses. Well no your right is as much as its not listed under the Abba Skylift, but it is listed under the Abba Superbike Stand which uses the same fitting kit.
  3. Lifts Abba Vs Bursig 15 Mar 2016 07:07 VFR 1200 is not listed on the UK Abba site. However if you know a local machine shop etc they could turn up two easily. My school DT dept turned two up for me for the BBird. The fitting kit is available for the VFR1200…
  4. Lifts Abba Vs Bursig 14 Mar 2016 18:37 Yes I know what you mean I had a large ramp and even though I have a double garage I found it was in the way. Plus you still need to put the bike up on paddock stands on the ramp to get the wheels off. I find the Sky…
  5. Lifts Abba Vs Bursig 14 Mar 2016 16:26 M8, what part of the bike rests on the lift? Looks like it just goes beneath the centre stand. I was considering buying one of these at the NEC Bike Show last Nov but didn't because they said they couldn't make it fit…
  6. Lifts Abba Vs Bursig 14 Mar 2016 11:34 You certainly can use the Abba Skylify with a VFR1200, i'm in the process of modifying mine so I can attach a strap round the diff housing to a lower arm so that I can raise it in the wheelie position safely IMG 1004…
  7. I Hate These F#$King Fairings. 9 Mar 2016 07:24 It's just one of those things that with a little luck and practice they become much easier. The first time I took the left side fairing off. It took me ages and lots of swearing to get it back on, but now I can get it…
  8. I Hate These F#$King Fairings. 7 Mar 2016 21:05 That lift is awesome! You paid a pretty penny for it I am sure. I am using a harbor freight lift and I think it is wonderful, but doesn't hold a candle to that baby. It's an Abba Sky lift they are £430 over here not…
  9. I Hate These F#$King Fairings. 7 Mar 2016 17:01 I would not be without the lift My knees and back are not great so crawling around on the floor when its only 4 degrees is not on Good idea on the air filter I have done that before, I usually spray them with brake…
  10. I Hate These F#$King Fairings. 7 Mar 2016 16:52 Pulled mine to bits on Saturday to fit the PCV it did not take too long about 2 1/2 hours IMG 1004 VFR1200 on Abba Sky Lift
  11. Clutch Pull 1 Mar 2016 22:45 You should have bought a DCT John. They are great for commuting, I'd have bought one myself but there are no new ones available
  12. Mirror Snapped Off By Passing Car 27 Feb 2016 22:05 Elfreako as annoying as it is, the van driver was an arse, but just let it go, the police won't want to know and your insurance company won't pursue it Just chalk it down to bad luck. Knight is absolutely right don't…
  13. Mirror Snapped Off By Passing Car 27 Feb 2016 12:42 Well you have his registration number, you could give It to your insurance co, but I reckon insurance companies would say 50 / 50 The road is quite narrow for two vehicles and you are in the middle of the lanes.
  14. I Hate These F#$King Fairings. 21 Feb 2016 08:41 Perhaps I'm just lucky but have had both sides off and on without any problems. But Dave K5 is your man he's had several bikes to bits and his own fairings off a number of times. I don't think he has any problems
  15. Bazzazz Z-Bomb Question 18 Feb 2016 14:42 you mention people screaming the benefits of the reflash but has any of it sunk in ???? i'm tired of writing this shit out for people to ignore ....the overall rieability of the bike is gratly improved.....i'm not…
  16. Bazzazz Z-Bomb Question 14 Feb 2016 18:52 it's ok, thanks for the offer but I'm far from spanner shy :) Yes sorry John was confusing you with some else who posted on the other forum about brakes sticking on. ha ha..... That would be me then Well yes it was T, I…
  17. Bazzazz Z-Bomb Question 14 Feb 2016 12:48 it's ok, thanks for the offer but I'm far from spanner shy :) Yes sorry John was confusing you with some else who posted on the other forum about brakes sticking on.
  18. Bazzazz Z-Bomb Question 14 Feb 2016 07:44 I'm assuming you mean while they're off the bike...isn't GT85 a lubricant? Wouldn't imagine that's good to have around the pads and discs?! Yes of course when off the bike, you can't clean them properly when they are…
  19. Bazzazz Z-Bomb Question 13 Feb 2016 22:26 Give them a good clean and spray with GT85 I find that works well
  20. Bazzazz Z-Bomb Question 12 Feb 2016 16:39 I might even meet you guy's part way, I have a mate who lives in Royston
  21. Bazzazz Z-Bomb Question 11 Feb 2016 12:54 John, always difficult to pick up from the keyboard whether someone is tongue-in-cheek or serious. Perhaps I haven't ridden my 1200 enough or don't ride it where a 40bhp loss is significant, but I can honestly say I…
  22. Bazzazz Z-Bomb Question 9 Feb 2016 18:35 You had the reflash done then John ?
  23. Bazzazz Z-Bomb Question 9 Feb 2016 12:09 Running it in? Doesn't need that, thrash it! YKIMS! to run them in properly, firm acceleration and deceleration but limit max revs in other words yes thrash it :biggrin:
  24. Bazzazz Z-Bomb Question 9 Feb 2016 06:58 Chanmenie, thanks for the offer m8, I may well take you up on it but I wont be back in the country until May at the earliest. :beer: Well that gives me plenty of time to finish running it in and fitting the Z Bomb then
  25. Bazzazz Z-Bomb Question 8 Feb 2016 18:42 i have not fitted my Z Bomb yet but you can come and try it when I do
  26. Panniers 8 Feb 2016 15:44 Go with genuine panniers John then no rack required, they just clip on and of so easily and are supported by the pillion foot peg mounts you should notice a rubber bung on the bar that extends from the back of the…
  27. Bazzazz Z-Bomb Question 8 Feb 2016 15:41 Nice one
  28. Bazzazz Z-Bomb Question 8 Feb 2016 13:52 Yes Dave knows his stuff How did you manage that John second hand ?
  29. Bazzazz Z-Bomb Question 4 Feb 2016 12:18 Yes custom maps are preferable, but they are only as good as the guy using the dyno
  30. Big H Issued A Recall On Vfr1200F And Vfr1200X Re:drive-Shafts 4 Dec 2015 08:26 Dae Mine failed over 2 years ago and cost me $2000 in repair cost, I wish the recall came out earlier. Well now H have agreed there's a problem I'b asking for some compensation

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