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by steve the grease
Thu Dec 03, 2020 8:06 pm
Forum: HOW TO..........
Topic: Has anyone used one of these?
Replies: 29
Views: 13481

Re: Has anyone used one of these?

When I started my apprenticeship and we were introduced to the machine tools ( lathes , milling machines etc) the instructor told us " Right lads, these machines are designed to cut metal efficiently, they cut meat even better". These cutting disks remind me of that statement.
by steve the grease
Sun Nov 08, 2020 6:34 pm
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: Riding in Lockdown
Replies: 7
Views: 1625

Re: Riding in Lockdown

However further to that , we're currently not allowed to go to England 'without good reason' . As I grew up in Stockport , I would need an effin good reason to go back there.
by steve the grease
Tue Oct 20, 2020 8:35 pm
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: A happy thought for all the Welsh bikers
Replies: 19
Views: 3179

Re: A happy thought for all the Welsh bikers

Its good news for me .. RCT is in lockdown, which means that i cannot travel outside the nearby borough boundary ........ whereas the new national lockdown will allow travel `local to where you live` .... which means that i can now cycle further than the nearby local borough boundary. :D Also, the ...
by steve the grease
Mon Aug 24, 2020 6:58 pm
Forum: GREEN LANES, TRAILS and OFF-ROAD
Topic: Green lane ruling in lakes
Replies: 11
Views: 4092

Re: Green lane ruling in lakes

A brilliant decision on behalf of the lake district national park, a triumph for common sense( as they say). Access for all I say. It would be nice to think that the pendulum might be beginning to swing the other way.
by steve the grease
Sun Jul 12, 2020 6:55 pm
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: Brass Exhaust nuts, yes or no???
Replies: 11
Views: 5774

Re: Brass Exhaust nuts, yes or no???

https://www.ecas2cvparts.co.uk/flange-c ... 94f4abdecf

Not brass but plated to stop siezure, are you sure they are M7 , usually the japs avoid the odd sizes, which are not that uncommon however in Europe
by steve the grease
Tue Jun 09, 2020 4:04 pm
Forum: BIKES
Topic: Work Case #19 Honda CRF250R MX
Replies: 7
Views: 2959

Re: Work Case #19 Honda CRF250R MX

Try a company called BBA Reman. They know their ECU stuff.

http://www.bba-reman.com/gb/index.aspx

Give them a call it costs very little if they think they can fix it .....
by steve the grease
Tue May 19, 2020 1:01 am
Forum: ACCESSORIES
Topic: Tyre levers
Replies: 13
Views: 5359

Re: Tyre levers

These are by far the best I have ever used. Only drawback , they are a bit long for packing in a tool bag/ roll/ whatever. From the company that invented radial tyres. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Michelin-Type-Tyre-Lever-380mm-15-with-Rim-lip-/331863072974 It's quite possible to pay a lot more for th...
by steve the grease
Fri May 08, 2020 8:46 pm
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: DIY During the lockdown
Replies: 46
Views: 12279

Re: DIY During the lockdown

My neighbour had a very similar Tractor. 4x4.
by steve the grease
Fri May 08, 2020 11:31 am
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: DIY During the lockdown
Replies: 46
Views: 12279

Re: DIY During the lockdown

20200507_141905.jpg 20200507_140635.jpg A bit of a change from burning the skin off my hands with 'cement' to burning the skin off my hands with hydrochloric acid. I've been plating a few bits off my DR250R that were painted black when I did it up originally. I had the kit in 2010 and I havent used...
by steve the grease
Tue May 05, 2020 12:40 am
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: Off-roaders on the beaches
Replies: 17
Views: 5082

Re: Off-roaders on the beaches

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-52491652 Always had scramblers on the coal tips in the Valleys- it's been a problem for years but I've never seen them on our beaches until now and we are talking about very popular tourist beaches on the Gower- an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty . Taking the ...

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