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by LOCKE
Thu Jan 11, 2018 8:13 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Mayonnaise in Oil Cap - Just checking...
Replies: 9
Views: 1028

Re: Mayonnaise in Oil Cap - Just checking...

I will change oil and filter before winter hibernation and won't start bike until ready to use again in the spring. I will change oil again before rid…login to view the rest of this post
by LOCKE
Thu Jan 11, 2018 8:09 am
Forum: R6 06-07 2CO
Topic: K&N Oil filter??? Or Stock?? and what oil do people recomend
Replies: 23
Views: 3763

Re: K&N Oil filter??? Or Stock?? and what oil do people reco

Moise wrote:There was a thread here - in fact, I think I started it!

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by LOCKE
Thu Jan 11, 2018 8:08 am
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Hi from the east midlands
Replies: 18
Views: 1942

Re: Hi from the east midlands

Welcome in mate. Bike looks in great condition.

Colin
by LOCKE
Thu Jan 11, 2018 8:05 am
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Akra End Can & Two brothers
Replies: 9
Views: 1462

Re: Akra End Can & Two brothers

Out of interest why the change to two brothers?
by LOCKE
Thu Jan 11, 2018 8:03 am
Forum: R6 06-07 2CO
Topic: K&N Oil filter??? Or Stock?? and what oil do people recomend
Replies: 23
Views: 3763

Re: K&N Oil filter??? Or Stock?? and what oil do people reco

Moise wrote:One of the Yamaha K&N filters has been the subject of a recall. The safest option is OE, and they're not even that expensive.

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by LOCKE
Wed Jan 10, 2018 9:14 pm
Forum: R6 06-07 2CO
Topic: K&N Oil filter??? Or Stock?? and what oil do people recomend
Replies: 23
Views: 3763

Re: K&N Oil filter??? Or Stock?? and what oil do people reco

I always use OEM service parts. The benefit of the K&N oil filter as it has the 'nut' attached so easier to remove and fit. K&N are a decent brand so …login to view the rest of this post
by LOCKE
Mon Nov 13, 2017 6:26 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: 2018 Yamaha R1
Replies: 11
Views: 1366

Re: 2018 Yamaha R1

Love the blue black combo.
by LOCKE
Fri Sep 01, 2017 8:00 am
Forum: WorldWide Motorsport & Results
Topic: Rossi crash
Replies: 17
Views: 2532

Re: Rossi crash

Lots of talk about career ending etc. I'm sure he'll be back. I would like to see Dovi win title as he seems like a genuine down to earth guy and he p…login to view the rest of this post
by LOCKE
Mon Aug 28, 2017 9:52 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: MotoGP Silverstone - no spoilers
Replies: 15
Views: 1595

Re: MotoGP Silverstone - no spoilers

Good to meet up with you again Steve. As said cracking day and well worth the drive down from Glasgow.
by LOCKE
Sat Aug 19, 2017 7:57 am
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Fresh meat ;)
Replies: 19
Views: 1530

Re: Fresh meat ;)

Looking good. Why the Irn Bru livery?
by LOCKE
Sat Aug 19, 2017 7:54 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Sonny boy on his Daytona
Replies: 7
Views: 1355

Re: Sonny boy on his Daytona

Your boy's looking good Donny.
by LOCKE
Sat Aug 19, 2017 7:51 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Got myself a tourer
Replies: 14
Views: 1233

Re: Got myself a tourer

Looks in cracking condition mate.
by LOCKE
Fri Aug 18, 2017 10:50 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Good luck Maverick
Replies: 18
Views: 1454

Re: Good luck Maverick

Congratulations guys.
by LOCKE
Fri Aug 18, 2017 10:48 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: New rubber
Replies: 18
Views: 1531

Re: New rubber

I just bought some Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3's. Feel pretty good especially for Scottish summers!
by LOCKE
Sun Jul 09, 2017 9:24 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: spark plug twisting help
Replies: 15
Views: 1607

Re: spark plug twisting help

Jesus what a mess. Never had an issue with oil filters myself, always oil and hand tighten. Makes you wonder. 14B sparkplugs are so time consuming to …login to view the rest of this post
by LOCKE
Mon Jul 03, 2017 7:47 am
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Mudguard
Replies: 1
Views: 1027

Re: Mudguard

There you go Stevie.

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by LOCKE
Mon Jul 03, 2017 7:31 am
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: HEL Brake Lines
Replies: 6
Views: 1318

Re: HEL Brake Lines

IMO it's easier to fit/route theses lines with the nose cone off (held on by 2 bolts). What you have are 'race' lines if I recall one front line shoul…login to view the rest of this post
by LOCKE
Thu Jun 08, 2017 7:37 am
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Newbie from Herts
Replies: 8
Views: 946

Re: Newbie from Herts

Hello and welcome mate.

Colin
by LOCKE
Thu Jun 08, 2017 7:28 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: My paint job
Replies: 19
Views: 1403

Re: My paint job

That actually looks pretty good mate. Can't wait to see on the bike.
by LOCKE
Wed Jun 07, 2017 6:45 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 200 miles done - First thoughts - YZF-R6 '17
Replies: 11
Views: 1776

Re: 200 miles done - First thoughts - YZF-R6 '17

Really liking the new R6. I would agree with above, go for this one https://www.yamaha-motor.eu/uk/products ... &year=2017" onclick="window.open(this.…login to view the rest of this post
by LOCKE
Thu Jun 01, 2017 8:34 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Saying Hi.
Replies: 10
Views: 1204

Re: Saying Hi.

Welcome in mate.

Colin
by LOCKE
Wed May 31, 2017 10:41 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Instruments melting
Replies: 11
Views: 1274

Re: Instruments melting

The headlamp surrounds on the 14B have melting issues, you would have thought they would have learned from that.
by LOCKE
Wed May 31, 2017 10:35 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Evening all :)
Replies: 8
Views: 930

Re: Evening all :)

Welcome in. Enjoy your new toy.

Colin
by LOCKE
Wed May 31, 2017 10:34 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: R6 '17 test ride
Replies: 3
Views: 1345

Re: R6 '17 test ride

Mean as! Great choice mate, hope the weather is good on Friday for you.
by LOCKE
Wed May 31, 2017 10:31 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: 2017 YZF R6 Test Ride
Replies: 25
Views: 1546

Re: 2017 YZF R6 Test Ride

Really like the look of the new R6, the Akra was a good addition. 8-) 600cc is fast enough mate. When I had my GSXR 600 the amount of non bikers that ca…login to view the rest of this post