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by CAD Monkey
Tue Feb 15, 2022 3:43 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: R.I.P. polar
Replies: 26
Views: 2344

Re: R.I.P. polar

Sad news mate. I hadn't met Mark in person, but as has already been said - he was always ready with help and advice. He loved the crossplane engines t…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Sun Aug 08, 2021 5:06 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Happy Birthday Jompy!!
Replies: 10
Views: 1353

Happy Birthday Jompy!!

Happy Birthday fella - hope you have a good one!! :character-beavisbutthead: :banana-dance:login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Tue Jul 20, 2021 9:41 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Suggestions for raising the rear ride height of the 4XV?
Replies: 30
Views: 2008

Re: Suggestions for raising the rear ride height of the 4XV?

Thanks for the replies guys. I'll look into all of these suggestions. I read that if you increase the preload at the rear then the rear can get a lit…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Sun Jul 18, 2021 9:03 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Suggestions for raising the rear ride height of the 4XV?
Replies: 30
Views: 2008

Re: Suggestions for raising the rear ride height of the 4XV?

Thanks for the replies guys. I'll look into all of these suggestions. I read that if you increase the preload at the rear then the rear can get a lit…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Sat Jul 17, 2021 1:04 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Suggestions for raising the rear ride height of the 4XV?
Replies: 30
Views: 2008

Re: Suggestions for raising the rear ride height of the 4XV?

Thanks for the replies guys. I'll look into all of these suggestions. I read that if you increase the preload at the rear then the rear can get a litt…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Fri Jul 09, 2021 7:42 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Suggestions for raising the rear ride height of the 4XV?
Replies: 30
Views: 2008

Re: Suggestions for raising the rear ride height of the 4XV?

I better rear shock sprung to your weight will help massively. Nitron do a good one at sensible money that is height adjustable too. I have one on th…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Fri Jul 09, 2021 6:12 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Suggestions for raising the rear ride height of the 4XV?
Replies: 30
Views: 2008

Suggestions for raising the rear ride height of the 4XV?

Hi Guys, Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for getting a little more height at the rear of the 4XV without making the thing unrideable? Unt…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Sun Jul 04, 2021 8:03 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Fitting grips advice
Replies: 14
Views: 966

Fitting grips advice

Thanks guys. I did use grip glue in the end. The guys at M&P recommended it. I initially tried using alcohol and compressed air (separately)but couldn…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Fri Jul 02, 2021 3:47 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Fitting grips advice
Replies: 14
Views: 966

Re: Fitting grips advice

I use water with a little detergent, but you do have to wait quite a few hours for the water to evaporate. It also gives you time to get the grip ali…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Fri Jul 02, 2021 2:13 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Fitting grips advice
Replies: 14
Views: 966

Re: Fitting grips advice

I use water with a little detergent, but you do have to wait quite a few hours for the water to evaporate. It also gives you time to get the grip ali…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Fri Jul 02, 2021 1:19 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Fitting grips advice
Replies: 14
Views: 966

Re: Fitting grips advice

newsh wrote: Fri Jul 02, 2021 1:12 pm Gt85 or WD40 works great.
Renthals are good
I actually like Yamaha OEM grips.
You're pulling my chain - WD40…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Fri Jul 02, 2021 1:08 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Fitting grips advice
Replies: 14
Views: 966

Fitting grips advice

Hi Guys, I hope everyone is doing okay? I need to replace the worn out grips on the 14B and am looking for some advice. Whenever I've fitted grips to …login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Wed Jun 09, 2021 9:15 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Pics of your bike
Replies: 1148
Views: 47728

Re: Pics of your bike

I’ve been a naughty boy today! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210514/ff4fcaefdf213c4dbeff443fe6f7522b.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Well…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Wed Jun 09, 2021 8:33 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Pics of your bike
Replies: 1148
Views: 47728

Re: Pics of your bike

newsh wrote: Thu Jun 03, 2021 8:09 pm
CAD Monkey wrote:I’ve been a naughty boy today!

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Well done! Lovely Banger
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by CAD Monkey
Tue May 18, 2021 5:44 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Paddock stand dolly
Replies: 8
Views: 1004

Re: Paddock stand dolly

I’ve got this one - but with Qtech branding. Used it with my R6 & now with the MT09. Easy to move the bike, locking wheels etc https://www.motea.com/…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Sat May 15, 2021 5:29 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Paddock stand dolly
Replies: 8
Views: 1004

Re: Paddock stand dolly

I bought a similar one at the Stafford show a few years back but it doesn't have as much metalwork as the YouTube example. It fitted fine on the R1 b…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Sat May 15, 2021 1:20 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Paddock stand dolly
Replies: 8
Views: 1004

Re: Paddock stand dolly

This one looks a bit more robust and seems to move well. I'm sure I'd have to watch how far the front wheel turns as that made me a bit nervous toward…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Sat May 15, 2021 11:08 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Paddock stand dolly
Replies: 8
Views: 1004

Paddock stand dolly

I would think that maybe a bit too wobbly with all those parts bolted together. What about the small doollie that you stick your rear wheel in to spi…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Sat May 15, 2021 10:01 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Paddock stand dolly
Replies: 8
Views: 1004

Paddock stand dolly

Hi Guys, My garage is a little more crowded than I expected at the moment :D :dance: So I was looking at paddock stands that use casters so I can move…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Fri May 14, 2021 7:59 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Pics of your bike
Replies: 1148
Views: 47728

Re: Pics of your bike

polar wrote:
CAD Monkey wrote: Fri May 14, 2021 7:31 pm I’ve been a naughty boy today!

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Very nice :clap: :clap:
Thanks m…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Fri May 14, 2021 7:31 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Pics of your bike
Replies: 1148
Views: 47728

Re: Pics of your bike

I’ve been a naughty boy today!

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by CAD Monkey
Wed May 12, 2021 8:56 am
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Is there a good buying guide for Big Bangs anywhere?
Replies: 11
Views: 1307

Re: Is there a good buying guide for Big Bangs anywhere?

R15UTT wrote: Mon May 10, 2021 8:30 pm Bought a Maxton gp7, ex TT shock . Raced for another 2 years without a problem. Still on bike now.
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by CAD Monkey
Wed May 12, 2021 8:55 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Pics of your bike
Replies: 1148
Views: 47728

Re: Pics of your bike

Had a great autumn ride on some of my favourite North Waikato roads. I took this photo beside the river in Ngaruawahia. I know, it badly needs a clea…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Tue May 11, 2021 9:42 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Pics of your bike
Replies: 1148
Views: 47728

Re: Pics of your bike

Had a great autumn ride on some of my favourite North Waikato roads. I took this photo beside the river in Ngaruawahia. I know, it badly needs a clea…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Mon May 10, 2021 3:44 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Is there a good buying guide for Big Bangs anywhere?
Replies: 11
Views: 1307

Re: Is there a good buying guide for Big Bangs anywhere?

Just changed the shock on mine at end of 2009 . What a difference. Didn't like powering out of corners before. https://i.postimg.cc/18L48ps7/20170128…login to view the rest of this post