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    Who hasn't had ABS problems?

    62 plate, owned from new, 5k miles, no problems.
    Post by: rtasker, Nov 12, 2014 in forum: General 1000RR Discussion
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    Aldli Torque wrench

    I like the sound of that. To use one of my torque wrenches it's necessary to convert the required torque (usually quoted in Nm) onto a kg_m scale...
    Post by: rtasker, Oct 16, 2014 in forum: General 1000RR Discussion
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    Aluminium rear axle nut

    What is the strength of the aluminium compared to the strength of the steel used in the original nut? About 1/3rd? So about 1/3rd the standard...
    Post by: rtasker, Oct 14, 2014 in forum: General 1000RR Discussion
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    Fire her up over the winter - or not?

    I used to keep my old 916 connected to an Optimate on a more or less permanent basis until I found that that the battery had boiled completely...
    Post by: rtasker, Nov 24, 2013 in forum: General 1000RR Discussion
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    What security?

    My thoughts are that anything that makes a bike hard to move and noisy if anyone should try has to be a good thing. Alarms are a bit annoying to...
    Post by: rtasker, Sep 1, 2013 in forum: General 1000RR Discussion
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    Bits and Pieces

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    OE Bridgestone Tyres

    Thanks 1000rr73. I'd be interested to know what you think on the new tyre.
    Post by: rtasker, Aug 2, 2013 in forum: General 1000RR Discussion
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    OE Bridgestone Tyres

    Thanks again, everyone. The quote from Performance Bikes seems pretty unambiguous. The ankle is on the mend. I had to wear a big Goth type boot...
    Post by: rtasker, Jul 31, 2013 in forum: General 1000RR Discussion
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    OE Bridgestone Tyres

    So does that mean it was the rider's fault, and not the tyres? Surely not!!!!
    Post by: rtasker, Jul 23, 2013 in forum: General 1000RR Discussion
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    OE Bridgestone Tyres

    Then I really think this should be made clear when the bike is sold. If you are informed of this fact then you know to change both of the original...
    Post by: rtasker, Jul 23, 2013 in forum: General 1000RR Discussion
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    OE Bridgestone Tyres

    Post by: rtasker, Jul 22, 2013 in forum: General 1000RR Discussion
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    OE Bridgestone Tyres

    Thanks for the replies. Think I will change the front before getting back on the road. For the moment though, I have a broken bike in the garage...
    Post by: rtasker, Jul 22, 2013 in forum: General 1000RR Discussion
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    OE Bridgestone Tyres

    OE Bridgestone Tyres - My confidence shaken Was wondering if anyone could jog my memory. I remember reading a remark in one of the bike mags a...
    Thread by: rtasker, Jul 22, 2013, 29 replies, in forum: General 1000RR Discussion
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    If your bike takes air, pin it!

    Have often wondered what others do in these circumstances. I've not tried it on my blade yet, but previously I've always shut the throttle, as...
    Post by: rtasker, Jun 7, 2013 in forum: General 1000RR Discussion