try approaching some Chinese manufacturers for sponsorship on one of their bikes, they need some good press maybe you can find one with imagination.

without considering breaking belts,chains etc the most common reason for breaking valves is poorly adjusted tappets.So you are correct in thinking good maintenance should preserve your valves.But if you have them out you should get some paste and re-seat them.

Andi_Archer wrote:
I ended up with four seperate policys last year through Motorcycle direct, which even with four payments for legal expenses and only one with full No Claims it was still cheaper than a multibike policy.

tried mc direct but best so far is swinton at £220 for 3 bikes

been on the phone all day trying to get multibike quotes, seems to get more difficult each year. certainly this year they are less eager to compete.

contrary to popular belief grp is not waterproof, only the gel coat is impervious to water and that would need to be on the inside of the tank , even a pinhole in the gel will leak.I would go for stainless,plastic or bags..

is it smoke or steam. what colour?
On most boats cooling water comes out with the exhaust gases.

welcome to the real world. I am amazed that this thread has had such little interest.Our cotton wool wrapped country leaves us oblivious to reality.So many times I listen to high profile motorcyclists urging us to travel through 3rd world countries and how lovely the inhabitants are etc etc.Go , enj...

Oh we want this "Brexit" we want that "Brexit" erm what do they think the rest of the other 27 are going to do, AGREE :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: they are not even going to discuss budget restraint across the EU after we have gone as they know they would not get an answer just like ...

I have called that company a couple of times looking for used bike parts, they were more expensive than buying new from the dealer. So I can guarantee the said bike will not be a bargain.

sintered front standard for rear works well