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by SamK
Tue Sep 07, 2021 7:48 am
Forum: The Bar
Topic: Should you be touring abroad from Sept 28 ...
Replies: 5
Views: 1741

Re: Should you be touring abroad from Sept 28 ...

This change was done at the request of the UK government.
Everybody in Europe recognises GB stickers already, a completely unnecessary change.
I’ve seen reports on ex-pat forums of people being mistaken for coming from Ukraine. UA in case you wondered.
by SamK
Fri Sep 03, 2021 7:53 pm
Forum: Website announcements and FAQ
Topic: New Website Forum Banner...
Replies: 8
Views: 4798

Re: New Website Forum Banner...

Better late than never…
The header image was updated in January [emoji2]
by SamK
Sun Aug 29, 2021 8:24 am
Forum: Project Forum
Topic: SMALLKAT
Replies: 158
Views: 30873

Re: SMALLKAT

I put Venhill hoses on my popup front brake and clutch. Found it much easier to bleed from the master cylinder end. The bubbles just wanted to escape that way. With the cap/lid removed, gently pump the lever a couple of times, hold for a few seconds and release slowly. Pumping too strongly squirts b...
by SamK
Wed Jul 07, 2021 5:43 pm
Forum: eBay Adverts
Topic: Ooh reasonable!
Replies: 7
Views: 2406

Re: Ooh reasonable!

I've been looking for a 'pop-up' for a while and so have bought this to keep my 650 company! The log book says it was new in '85 and first registered in '85, is there any other way I can check if it was one of the original Heron Suzuki 100? (It has got a 17" rear wheel.) If any one knows any of it'...
by SamK
Wed Jul 07, 2021 5:35 pm
Forum: The Bar
Topic: Feckkin Ouch!
Replies: 5
Views: 1921

Re: Feckkin Ouch!

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by SamK
Wed Jul 07, 2021 2:29 pm
Forum: Technical Q&A
Topic: E10 petrol use with 1980s Katanas
Replies: 27
Views: 727

Re: E10 petrol use with 1980s Katanas

I hadn’t considered the humidity effects on the tank. Even with E5 here, after a week standing the carbs are empty. Add to that a high heat and high humidity area, 500 metres from the sea, I’ll certainly be looking into lining the tank.
by SamK
Mon Jun 07, 2021 7:53 am
Forum: The Pop-up section
Topic: Raised handlebars
Replies: 6
Views: 3147

Re: Raised handlebars

ibrakeformoose wrote:It wouldn't be that expensive to Spain, I'm sure..

I have several bar sets, so probably £40 including post?
PM sent…
by SamK
Sun May 23, 2021 7:47 am
Forum: The Pop-up section
Topic: Raised handlebars
Replies: 6
Views: 3147

Re: Raised handlebars

You can fit ESD bars to the that fit ove the top yoke.. you lose 1" of suspension travel but if you upgrade your front end anyway it won't be so saggy, so won't make any difference.. I have LOADS of ESD bars if anyone want to do it.. That’s interesting. I had thought about that before. They would c...
by SamK
Sun May 09, 2021 8:13 am
Forum: Project Forum
Topic: SMALLKAT
Replies: 158
Views: 30873

Re: SMALLKAT

Smallkat wrote:So in theory, the switch is safe in the ultrasonic cleaner?

Probably won't use alchohol as mine takes about 8 litres.
Fill the cleaner with water.. put the part in a strong plastic bag with the alcohol, making sure the opening doesn’t go into the water.
by SamK
Tue May 04, 2021 8:03 pm
Forum: The Pop-up section
Topic: Front Brake upgrade
Replies: 6
Views: 2308

Re: Front Brake upgrade

You could start with some braided hoses while you’re searching for calipers.
I have them on mine and they made a noticeable difference.... brakes are still shit compared to the new bike though [emoji16]