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by Dave B.
Sun Sep 02, 2007 8:44 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Rapid dog bar risers
Replies: 9
Views: 6004

Do you need to fit a longer length brake line or do you only need the longer length hose if you have ABS.

Also so they make a big difference/

I haven't had the bike too long however since I bought it I do tend to suffer with wrist pain, which I haven't experienced on any other bike. Is it just me ...
by Dave B.
Thu Aug 30, 2007 5:37 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Bike Noises and general question on oil
Replies: 9
Views: 6167

I'll be changing the oil at the weekend.

I've checked the gear box and final drive oil levels and they're fine. I've also checked the front and rear wheels for play as well as the suspension linkage and they're all rock solid, with no play or movement.

Although I'm not too happy with the noise ...
by Dave B.
Tue Aug 28, 2007 8:49 am
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Bike Noises and general question on oil
Replies: 9
Views: 6167

Bike Noises and general question on oil

I haven't had the bike for long and now that I'm getting used to it I've a few questions that may have been covered previously. I've read through most of the topics however some of them they do tend to go off on a tangent and don't always give specific answers.

The first question is regarding front ...
by Dave B.
Fri Aug 03, 2007 7:07 pm
Forum: New Trixters?
Topic: Another new member
Replies: 6
Views: 7532

Ruffy.

It is the bike off ebay and it is in good condition. I've just put a new back tyre on, (Avon Storm) and had a ride out on the way back.

It is taking some getting used to however I've no complaints as the handling more than compensates for any short comings in any other areas and with the ...
by Dave B.
Fri Aug 03, 2007 9:26 am
Forum: New Trixters?
Topic: Another new member
Replies: 6
Views: 7532

HJ.

I was in third aproaching the bend, however it was a new road to me and it was one of those bends that goes back on it's self. I was still upright and I thought I'd better drop down another gear and quickly. The back kicked out as I let the clutch out. On my ZX9 I wouldn't have had a problem ...
by Dave B.
Wed Aug 01, 2007 9:01 pm
Forum: New Trixters?
Topic: Another new member
Replies: 6
Views: 7532

Another new member

Well I've just taken the plunge and picked up my new bike today, a 1999 bright yellow, R1100S.

I must admit after years of riding Japanese bikes it will take some getting used to. The bike is in good condition, however I probably need to adjust the clutch lever as it bites with the handle almost ...