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    Tec bike parts spring upgrade - anyone done this?

    Hi guys, I'm thinking of upgrading my forks, was going to try something cheap first, like this https://shop.tecbikeparts.com/products/yamaha-fork . Was just wondering if anyone has bought this product and whether its worth it? I don't find the rear shock too bad unless I'm really pushing on, so...
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    Black Widow Exhausts - a cautionary tale!

    Hi guys, just thought i'd post this thread to warn you of my personal experiences with Black Widow. Firstly I should say when I had an R6 decat system (when they were known as Sandy Bike Spares) from them it fitted great. Unfortunately the same cant be said for the £435 titanium decat system I...
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    Official accessory price rises - Yamabits still on 2016 prices

    Hi all, just thought I'd point out to members that as well as putting new bike prices up, Yamaha UK have increased all accessories by between about 5&10% too. That puts a comfort seat to £211!! The good news is that Yamabits don't yet seem to have adjusted their prices (everyone else I could...
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    Dont buy a KTM!

    Quick word of warning - I just bought a KTM Duke 390, and its bloody crap, don't buy a KTM! New bike, overheats constanly, fan coming on in December, sprays coolant out of reservoir & rad cap. This is the second one, first one did the same minus overheating, this is the replacement I got. Build...
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    Alarm recommendation

    Hi all, just thought i'd share my experiences about Datatool and their forthcoming replacement for the self fit (easy installation - if I can do it anyone can) Demon alarm. When my Demon alarm on my R6 stopped working out of warranty I contacted them by email hoping they could repair it cheaply...
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    leather alterations dery/notts area - any recommendations?

    Hi all, was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for leather alterations in Derbyshire or poss Notts? I've tried calling spire leathers several times with no joy (managed to speak to her in July & said not taking any more work on as too busy). Any feedback of local repairers appreciated...
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    Anyone tried SBS HS compound pads yet?

    Thinking of upgrading my pads, know there's been discussion on this before, I've always used & been very impressed with SBS pads but never tried the HS compound (always used RS compound on track with previous bikes). Anyone put these on, & do they offer improved feel & power over standard...
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    MODS - an insurance warning, you will be shocked!

    So I was getting my other bike MOT'd last week by a one man band mechanic I've been going to for a few years, and he told me a shocking/scary story of events that had occurred a few months ago. Before I say any more, I should point out that i'm pretty sceptical on the whole, but from past...
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    Chain marked swingarm at 390 miles!

    Quick word of warning to those with new bikes especially. Checked my chain tension at 390 miles for first time this morning (I know, I should use it more, and clearly should have checked it more especially), despite correct running in procedure ie not revving the nuts off it or pulling wheelies...
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    flashing red dash light

    Hi all, probably a stupid question, but does everyone's dash start flashing a red light(key logo) about 30secs to a minute after ignition turned off? Flashes about once every 2 seconds? Never noticed it before, is it just a warning that the bike has an immobiliser or have I got a fault? Its a UK...
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    Bad experience with dealership (CMC)

    Anyone else suffered from poor customer service at the hands of CMC? Curious if i'm just unlucky or the fact that most of the staff are related therefore don't have to worry about getting fired?! One good member of staff out of many I've met so far, he wasn't part of the clan as far as i'm...
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    Tank sticker removal

    Any tips on removing that black/orange tank sticker on left tank cover panel? Clear plastic layer peeled off but not the layer below when I tried, admittedly was v cold yesterday but looks like the adhesives gonna put up quite a fight. Anyone tried petrol, or any other ideas?? Thanks
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    oil overfilled from new

    Picked up my MT07 today - torture obeying running in limits but glad I did - when I got home I checked oil level to find no bubble - had to lean bike about 10 degrees away from me before any air was visible! I ended up removing 150ml with a catheter & syringe (to avoid having to guess as oil ran...
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    Deep armor/race blu mix

    Thought i'd share my thoughts on here. Just been to see my my 2015 race blu bike in showroom and not keen on silver panels. Was thinking of mixing it with deep armor so got a graphic designer mate to do a mock up. Glad I didn't buy them, not keen, thought it may help someone else in same...
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    MT 07 race blue delivery dates??

    Hi all, was wondering whether anyone else who's waiting for their race blu MT07 has been given a delivery date or estimate yet? Put my order in with CMC chesterfield for Deep armor originally in mid sept, was told delivery jan, but I changed colour to race blu 2weeks ago and still haven't got...


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