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    Warped brake discs... (Not on a blade...)

    Maybe the carrier bent from that, rather than the disk actually warping under braking heat/load.
    Post by: binned_it, Jun 18, 2015 in forum: Maintenance
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    Warped brake discs... (Not on a blade...)

    Glad it worked. It was a guy who raced bikes that showed me; I was sceptical too, but when he explained that the aim was to bend the carrier, and...
    Post by: binned_it, Jun 18, 2015 in forum: Maintenance
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    Warped brake discs... (Not on a blade...)

    If the disks are warped, you can try fixing with a hammer! Don't hit the disk (obviously), hit the buttons the disk floats - If done carefully,...
    Post by: binned_it, Jun 14, 2015 in forum: Maintenance
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    2010 ABS model blade

    Mine is fine. I can replicate the two main problems on any ABS blade, I don't think it's bad luck, they all have it. But once you know about it,...
    Post by: binned_it, May 13, 2015 in forum: General 1000RR Discussion
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    Silver or black frame.....

    ABS bikes have bronze calipers
    Post by: binned_it, May 5, 2015 in forum: General 1000RR Discussion
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    What's the thought on cheap levers?

    Just remembered that I also had folding cheap Chinese levers for my R1 too, that were supposed to fold instead of breaking. They snapped at the...
    Post by: binned_it, Apr 25, 2015 in forum: General 1000RR Discussion
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    What's the thought on cheap levers?

    I had some on my blade. Looked nice, but snapped off at the base in a very low speed spill, vs the standard levers that bend a bit or snap neatly...
    Post by: binned_it, Apr 25, 2015 in forum: General 1000RR Discussion
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    FC MOTO

    I ordered clothing from them, good price, good comms, reasonably quick delivery.
    Post by: binned_it, Apr 18, 2015 in forum: Mods, Upgrades, Accessories and Products
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    Wax/polish

    I bet you had to google the spelling tho! :) http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mer-MM1L-1L-Ultimate-Polish/dp/B004UQV8BA [IMG]
    Post by: binned_it, Apr 13, 2015 in forum: Maintenance
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    Wax/polish

    Mer It's brilliant
    Post by: binned_it, Apr 13, 2015 in forum: Maintenance
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    CBR1000RR Race Shock

    Hi, How many miles has it done, roughly? Cheers Dan
    Post by: binned_it, Apr 11, 2015 in forum: Parts, Accessories & Clothing
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    A change in career

    I sold a silver 2003 R1 track bike, to a plasterer from Surrey called Russ, who instructed for Focussed Events, and knows my brother (Tim). Was...
    Post by: binned_it, Jan 30, 2015 in forum: Lounge
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    Power commander with Yoshimura R77?

    Mine ran a little rough without the PCV: jerkier throttle response and (oddly) more buzzy through the bars on the motorway. Preferred the standard...
    Post by: binned_it, Jan 4, 2015 in forum: General 1000RR Discussion
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    Too mucky out for the blade

    The XR is kick start only, with a condenser instead of a battery, basic electrics and crap lights. I wanted to run charging points for GPS, better...
    Post by: binned_it, Dec 18, 2014 in forum: General 1000RR Discussion
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    Too mucky out for the blade

    2500 doesn't get you much. An old Suzuki DR or Kwak KLR, or a tatty Honda XR maybe. But bargains crop up if you know what to buy and don't mind...
    Post by: binned_it, Dec 17, 2014 in forum: General 1000RR Discussion