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    How to... Install heated grips WITH relay

    I bought a set of oxford hot grips for the MT and have seen alot of people wiring them (and other makes) straight to the battery. The oxford premium grips do have a battery save function where they switch off if the battery voltage goes low or the detect no "noise" on the electrical supply...
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    MT-07 Scrambler?

    My wife and kid went off to a cabin in the mountains during the week while I had to work so rode up to meet them on the Friday. Silly me forgot that it was 14km off road dirt tracks going up the mountain. Never done any off-tarmac before so was a little nervous, especially on road tyres! Got...
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    Rain!

    Ok so had to take the bike to the "local" dealer for battery lead change. Of course it turned out to be monsoon season here in oslo and got soaked to the bone on the 30min ride. My gear is about 10 years old so it'll stop a water pistol if I'm lucky! Anyone recommend good water proof gear...
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    Painting acrylic screen

    I've fitted a dark smoke puig screen but decided I want the screen to match the bike more. Either matt black or graphite grey. Question is puig website says it's high impact acrylic, anyone have any tips on how to spray paint acrylic? Read alot on the net about sanding and primers. Just...
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    Winter!

    Well winter's here, first snow flakes falling today in Oslo. So I'll be clearing some space in the garage to store the MT up for winter. I have to admit with my last bike (SV650s) I just parked it in the garage over the winter and did nothing else. she started up perfectly first time when the...
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    Rear Wheel Bolt - Bad setup

    I had adjusted my chain about a week ago and yesterday I heard a clicking noise as I moved the bike in the garage, I thought maybe I'd overtightened the chain or misaligned the wheel. So put the bike on side stand and checked, chain slack was 52mm, a bit tight maybe so thought I'd slacken it a...


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