I am going to France on my 700 in a few weeks time and, apparently by law, I am going to have to pack a spare headlight bulb. I am considering upgrading my...
I have been using Lucas 50% brighter for the past 3 years and they are great!!! I have them in my car as well straight swap no need to uprate wiring and they...
... Hmmmm. Perhaps I'll just buy a cheap spare bulb and hope I never need it (especially at the side of a French B road in the middle of a dark rainy night!)....
anyone have any campsite names or info for Holland around an hour or twos ride from the Hook , I hope to go in a couple of weeks to watch a couple of football...
Silly me. Trickle battery left unplugged and battery nearly flat. Anyone know if I can jump start it from my car without blowing up the garage? It's got just...
A long time ago, I jump started a CBX750 from my car and fried the starter motor. I've never tried it since! Dave G ... [Non-text portions of this message have...
A 12V car battery correctly connected polarity-wise will be ok to start a 12V bike. It will NOT fry the starter motor. Kenp [Non-text portions of this...
Pick up my Bike next Thursday from Padgetts of Batley,(last one i got from them was an RD 250-what a flier that was!!) Just looking to establish links with...
hello Ian Maybe not local to you ( Kent Based I`m afraid) but welcome along. There is always someone who should be able to offer an answer to your queries. ...
Ian, Try Deauville forum: www.deauvilleuk.org. Plenty of owners in your area I believe. Personally I'm not too far away, Nottingham. JohnW ... From: Ian holmes...
Passed my test couple of months ago and put a deposit on a red 650DV yesterday. High mileage but very shiny! This time next week....... I try and see the...
Odd - assuming the 750 is a 12v system. I guess if the bike had failed because the starter was seized (rather than the voltage being insufficient) then...
A bit urgent as I'm supposed to be travelling tomorrow afternoon from here, Bedford area, to a charity event in the South Downs tomorrow. Changed the rear pads...
Bleed the brake..... Remove the cap and the rubber cover from the reservoir, make sure there is plenty of fresh fluid, leave cap and rubber off. Proceed to...
I did a journey of 186 miles today which is a bit longer than I usually do (c130) and was largely at a speed of 50-80mph (don't tell the rossers). It was OK,...
try a physiothrapist i have the same problem i found it better if you use larger gloves they dont seem to transmit the vibes [i have a 99 deauville] Graham...
Graham, I do not have noticeable vibrations on mine, when the carbs is balanced. But I had some vibrations when the carbs was out of balance. Is the vibes from...
Graham, You shouldn't have any noticeable vibration. Carb balance is crucial and a loose hold on the bars is helpful. I run a '99 which runs very smoothly (for...
Hi guys I have a similar problem with my 05 Dv. I have found that by slackening off the cuff strap on my gloves it tends to lessen the problem! Still get it...