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The mudguard that I found last week was definitely the right size and shape but it had been badly knocked about and had several deep gouges that did nothing to improve it’s appearance. It looked like somebody had attacked the…

If you have ever been tempted to use a pair of grips or a screwdriver to remove a hose from a fixing, hopefully you were able to do it before causing damage — to the hose, the surrounding components, or…

One other little job that I had been putting off was the ignition switch bracket, I couldn’t decide where I wanted it. Originally I was going to mount it in the Ammo box / electrical gubbins box but there isn’t…

While working on the SRAD project I hit a bit of an impass while waiting for parts. For safety’s sake I decided to remount the tank rather than leaving it on the floor, even though I didn’t have the pump…

So last time I got the carbs back on the SRAD 600 and was almost ready to fire it up but I ran out of day light and energy so I came in and raided the fridge instead. Next day…

Bennetts are giving away 90 FREE Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) courses as part of their new ‘Ride Free’ campaign to support new riders interested in getting their motorcycle licence. The Bennetts Ride Free initiative is part of a proactive move from Bennetts…

The front caliper mount ended up being a lot harder than I thought. It has to be made really accurately as it must be square to the disc, the pads must fully contact the disc and the caliper has to…

Not only is this dual-function rechargeable, foldable, waterproof, work light with COB (Chip-On-Board) LED flood light and LED torch functions a must to get you through the winter months, but it also makes for an ideal gift! (Laser Tools part…

It felt good to make some progress on some of the stuff I have been puzzling over and while I am waiting for some bits and pieces to finish off the rear brake I am now clear on what I…

Just in time for Christmas! This super-versatile stainless steel multi tool (part number 7872) incorporates pliers together with another 8 essential tools, neatly stored in the handle. The handle detaches into 2 pieces, allowing tool to be used while the…