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by JohnB
Sat Apr 26, 2014 9:29 am
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: IMEI iPhone 5S Unlocking
Replies: 13
Views: 916

Re: IMEI iPhone 5S Unlocking

Don't think you can with the 5's, you'll need it doing via the provider it's locked too.


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by JohnB
Sun Apr 20, 2014 1:36 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: luggage and panniers
Replies: 11
Views: 709

Re: luggage and panniers

http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz200/jprabaker/IMG_0501.jpg The Ventura stuff is ok, quite handy getting it on and off, just be careful when load…login to view the rest of this post
by JohnB
Sun Apr 13, 2014 9:46 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Track Day Tyres
Replies: 24
Views: 987

Re: Track Day Tyres

Well since no one else has...

Black round ones ;)


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by JohnB
Sun Apr 13, 2014 4:43 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Apex enough said
Replies: 7
Views: 678

Re: Apex enough said

I thought the lap where he saved the low side and still set the fastest lap was quite impressive :)


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by JohnB
Fri Apr 11, 2014 7:36 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: insurance with mods
Replies: 42
Views: 1308

Re: insurance with mods

I thought decat pipes were not strictly legal? If so surely they won't insure it? Same for stuff that alters fuelling like bazzaz or dynojet..


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by JohnB
Sat Mar 22, 2014 10:12 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: MotoGP Highlights Monday 24th 8PM ITV4
Replies: 18
Views: 836

Re: MotoGP Highlights Monday 24th 8PM ITV4

Need to get the missus to get onto sky asap. Bt sports are barstools but can't miss the racing tonight lik


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by JohnB
Sun Mar 16, 2014 7:40 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Kevlar Jeans
Replies: 43
Views: 1244

Re: Kevlar Jeans

The aldi jeans where crap :(. Knee armor rode up so much it was usless


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by JohnB
Sun Mar 16, 2014 10:57 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: :( Bloody Bike
Replies: 29
Views: 1035

Re: :( Bloody Bike

That's a pisser :(


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by JohnB
Sun Mar 16, 2014 9:39 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Kevlar Jeans
Replies: 43
Views: 1244

Re: Kevlar Jeans

Got a pair from aldi yesterday for £35, worth a punt I thought. Boots will go inside, as im under 60 years old lol On the protection point, I regularl…login to view the rest of this post
by JohnB
Sun Feb 23, 2014 4:39 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Rounded engine mount bolt :(
Replies: 13
Views: 734

Re: Rounded engine mount bolt :(

Ok, so I may have been using an 18mm socket. Bit embarrassing but it's all now put back together and ready to roll lol :)


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by JohnB
Sun Feb 23, 2014 12:28 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Rounded engine mount bolt :(
Replies: 13
Views: 734

Re: Rounded engine mount bolt :(

Hmm couple of options there, cheers. I'll pop down halfords and see if I can get a 18mm extractor socket.. Didn't even know they existed lol.

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by JohnB
Sun Feb 23, 2014 10:24 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Rounded engine mount bolt :(
Replies: 13
Views: 734

Rounded engine mount bolt :(

After feeling rather chuffed at doing my first oil/filter and coolant change I was putting the panels back together. When I put the left hand mushroom…login to view the rest of this post
by JohnB
Sat Feb 22, 2014 6:34 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Coolant topup
Replies: 8
Views: 822

Re: Coolant topup

Anyone know why the manual says the cooling system uses 2.7ltrs when it takes more like 1.6 ltrs? Took out about the same when draining it and radiat…login to view the rest of this post
by JohnB
Sun Feb 16, 2014 6:18 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Coolant topup
Replies: 8
Views: 822

Re: Coolant topup

Cheers for the replies, did a little googling and found that car stuff is fine so long as it's suitable for aliminium engines so this will do for me. …login to view the rest of this post
by JohnB
Sun Feb 16, 2014 1:11 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Coolant topup
Replies: 8
Views: 822

Coolant topup

Which is the right stuff to use? Noticed the coolant tank was just about empty so just want to top it up before getting it flushed properly when it g…login to view the rest of this post
by JohnB
Fri Feb 14, 2014 4:19 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: moto gp travel guide
Replies: 2
Views: 486

Re: moto gp travel guide

I always go on the tunnel then about 3-4 fuel stops and ur there


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by JohnB
Wed Feb 12, 2014 4:57 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: What bike bits/bling have arrived today
Replies: 1170
Views: 21222

Re: What bike bits/bling have arrived today

Had a replacement air scoop turn up today - original is missing a lug and doesn't fit right. Hoping it does need the front fairing removing to fit lo…login to view the rest of this post
by JohnB
Sun Feb 09, 2014 11:18 am
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: A few more bits to add.
Replies: 49
Views: 1681

Re: A few more bits to add.

Thanks for the write up Steve, how hard was it lining up the decals on the panels? I've got a full set myself but not fitted them in 2 years :)

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by JohnB
Sun Feb 09, 2014 12:35 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: About to swap my blade for an R1, advice please!
Replies: 6
Views: 707

Re: About to swap my blade for an R1, advice please!

Sounds a reasonable swap if u like the extras :)


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by JohnB
Sat Feb 01, 2014 12:12 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: What bike bits/bling have arrived today
Replies: 1170
Views: 21222

Re: What bike bits/bling have arrived today

Got a shiny new(isn) single seat pod yesterday, very happy :clap:login to view the rest of this post
by JohnB
Sat Feb 01, 2014 12:05 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Newish Stokie Member
Replies: 13
Views: 932

Re: Newish Stokie Member

Ouch, was it Gerrards, going in on the bump :think: Glad she is back together and looking good again, how do you find the Bazzaz stuff Thanks, that was the spot coming down the hill before you start turning in, not the best place to come off :lol: The bazzaz gizmo is quite cool, not too intrusive u...
by JohnB
Fri Jan 31, 2014 7:15 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Newish Stokie Member
Replies: 13
Views: 932

Re: Newish Stokie Member

Thanks for the welcome guys, brings a tear - honest. Here is my ride, back in 2008. The ugly fekker is not me :lol: but he turned out to be a little quicker round Malory. http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz200/jprabaker/IMG_0564.jpg Here is what happens when the red mist hits, still with 18months ...
by JohnB
Fri Jan 31, 2014 6:28 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: new r1 stolen
Replies: 167
Views: 4164

Re: new r1 stolen

Gutted to read this. I hope you can go down the legal route as the fitters were clearly at fault when fitting the device, your loss is a direct resul…login to view the rest of this post
by JohnB
Thu Jan 30, 2014 10:24 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Newish Stokie Member
Replies: 13
Views: 932

Newish Stokie Member

Hi All, Joined the forum back in March last year after the much missed old site disappeared up its own arse :o but never actually got round to saying hello. Old username was jprabaker probably and I've got the 08 blue, so no questions, it's the quickest colour... Got a few techie questions to ask an...