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32724
TimB describes a little problem - here's mine: Coming back from the NEC down the M40 to London in the rain on Friday (wearing my new white Schuberth C2 -...
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Dec 2, 2007
5:36 pm
32725
Went to the NEC and came back with a replacement for my vile Lazer Revolution helmet: the Schuberth C2 flip-face. What a difference. Chalk and cheese. The...
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Dec 2, 2007
5:37 pm
32726
... Lazer ... through, ... quality ... £20 ... saw ... over ... loads ... already ... and ... to be. ... Could have been ice in the carbs at those...
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Dec 2, 2007
8:20 pm
32727
... Don't throw it away! The revolultion will come into its own on very bright sunny days. Wearing a helmet is like having a goldfish bowl on your head, and...
Niall Mead
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Dec 2, 2007
8:39 pm
32728
... Carberator icing? If it's a MkII, disregard. The other thing I can think of is a fouled plug or a loose plug-connector. I believe you can check that easily...
Emile Nossin
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Dec 2, 2007
11:19 pm
32729
... That's actually why I bought the Multitec instead of the Schuberth C2, because I knew about the build of the C2 not being that much on par with the Shoei....
Emile Nossin
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Dec 2, 2007
11:58 pm
32730
I once had a car that was fine in the city, up to 35 mph. Speeds above 35mph cased the engine to just about stop and when I got back to about 35mph every...
me4cool
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Dec 3, 2007
2:44 am
32731
... If the electrics and transmission really are fine you are only left with fuelling. As Bill from WI suggests water (or dirt) in the carb would be a place to...
Ian Kew
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Dec 3, 2007
8:22 am
32732
... Just a thought..... ... Any connection? =-O Ian www.voyager03.co.uk Do not attribute to evil genius, that which is merely the product of human...
Ian Kew
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Dec 3, 2007
8:26 am
32733
Is it a Mk1, if so it could be a sticky carb float. I had this a few months ago. The bike starts, ticks over and revs okay even pulls away. But put any load on...
Evan Rowlands
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Dec 3, 2007
9:27 am
32734
... Unlikely - only because it only tends to happen from cold and I had been running for at least 20 minutes on the way home from Uxbridge. The tmax is going...
Nick Fine
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Dec 3, 2007
11:07 am
32735
p.s. Just rode it to Rex Judd and noticed a big crack down the right hand side of the main centre plastic surrounding the handlebars. I'm assuming that the...
Nick Fine
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Dec 3, 2007
1:51 pm
32736
... I'll be interested to hear how much it costs you Nick, since my Mk2 is also due it's 12K service. I'm not expecting much change from £500 including VAT. ...
Paul Blezard
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Dec 3, 2007
1:51 pm
32737
... I guess it could be an 'advantage' for the terminally stupid. Ian www.voyager03.co.uk I don't know what your problem is, but I'll bet it's hard to...
Ian Kew
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Dec 3, 2007
1:53 pm
32738
... At my 600 mile service they charged me something like £300 - which I baulked at and queried - how can a "just run in" bike that just needs an oil change...
Nick Fine
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Dec 3, 2007
1:57 pm
32739
... I think that the bodywork is mostly 'cladding' - that it does nothing important to using the bike at all.. ... I'd fix it - if only to stop it getting any...
Ian Kew
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Dec 3, 2007
1:59 pm
32740
... brake bindiness is a funny thing, it comes and goes. I've had it happen on some machines where the brake seems ok (ie not binding) for the first part of a...
Andy Tribble
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Dec 3, 2007
2:05 pm
32741
... I believe that your cynicism is well founded (and it is why I'd rather look after my own bikes). I don't know how you can 'tell' if they have been in and...
Ian Kew
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Dec 3, 2007
2:05 pm
32742
Nick, I'd pretty much agree with Ian here, if you are going to drive it around until you've fixed it then stick some duck tape over it to stop it getting too...
Graham Addis
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Dec 3, 2007
2:07 pm
32743
... The service itself is OK - £120 at cheapo North Eastern prices, but it depends on what other things it needs! I always had to change tyres every 6000...
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Dec 3, 2007
5:00 pm
32744
... How did you get ripped off so badly???? The first service is supposed to be FREE apart from the cost of oil etc!!! I think I paid £15..... TimB...
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Dec 3, 2007
5:02 pm
32745
... Yeah, I used to like my C2, but I've gone off it rather recently. Yes, its very comfortable, and practical. Build quality is good, though the predecessor...
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Dec 3, 2007
5:11 pm
32746
... I've only been once, and haven't repeated the experience...extremely crowded and expensive, and all to see very few bikes / scoots that you are interested...
timboteesside
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Dec 3, 2007
5:18 pm
32747
... On the TMax, my first service was limited cost - Oil only I think. £300? I'll act as your agent for a "small" commission if you're prepared to pay that...
Niall Mead
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Dec 3, 2007
7:44 pm
32748
... You'd charge him more than £300 for a first service??? Now I've got to see that sales pitch. lol...
Graham Addis
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Dec 3, 2007
7:57 pm
32749
I can absolutely recommend the J.Costa variator - as one of my T-Max owing mates said after riding mine (fitted with a J.Costa) WOW! What a weapon! Skutr ... ...
Martyn Goodwin
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Dec 3, 2007
10:13 pm
32750
... Trust me! I'm a (labour) politician...
Niall Mead
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Dec 3, 2007
10:23 pm
32751
... All I can tell you is that they're no longer in business, so they probably ripped off way too many people. Once they've got the bike you're screwed - you...
Nick Fine
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Dec 3, 2007
11:25 pm
32752
The plot thickens: I found a safety recall notice dated 15th October 07 in my post, relating to a faulty fuel pump seal. This is probably the cause of the...
Nick Fine
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Dec 4, 2007
2:35 pm
32753
... - but I reckon I probably should. Mine are available, with barends and the plastic cowling if required.... I fitted Renthals. Evan...
Evan Rowlands
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Dec 4, 2007
2:45 pm
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