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Suzuki VL800 Volusia

26th April 2017 Bertie Simmonds Workshop

Q: My cruiser has recently developed an intermittent engine rattle, on tick-over the engine is okay, it seems to occur as I ride in top gear about 40-50mph, and as I lightly accelerate through the

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Five minute fix – Throttle tubes

26th April 2017 Bertie Simmonds Workshop

Little spoils a bike like a graunching throttle. Cables are obvious and easy to lubricate but throttle tubes regularly get ignored. Whether it’s the conventional barrel type or early Japanese straight pull/scroll type the same

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1976 Suzuki GT550

26th April 2017 Bertie Simmonds Workshop

Q: The headlamp bowl was rusty and my mate gave me a new chrome one. Foolisly, I accepted and removed the headlamp in order to replace it. As you may know, in the shell there

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Triumph Valve issues

25th April 2017 Bertie Simmonds Workshop

Q: I have two valves out of a classic motorcycle (a Triumph) one and the other are the same size in all respects. The parts book gives a different parts numbers for each valve (inlet

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Yamaha DT400B

25th April 2017 Bertie Simmonds Workshop

Q:  I’m getting desperate here on the garage floor with my DT400B twin shock. Over the last two years since I bought it, I’ve tried everything I can think of to stop a nasty chugging

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Five minute fix – Brake Linings

25th April 2017 Bertie Simmonds Workshop

Never, ever, take a brake shoe lining for granted. Almost without exception Japanese shoes are fixed to their alloy carriers by adhesive alone; you rarely see rivets used. Eventually dampness, heat and time can and

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Your tips – Aqua Blasting

25th April 2017 Bertie Simmonds Workshop

Aqua blasting is all the rage at the moment. I’ve been doing it for years at home using a cheap B&Q pressure washer (£25) and a sandblaster pick up lance (eBay £9.99). I used to

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Mark’s rapid fire tips

25th April 2017 Bertie Simmonds Workshop

How do you determine the correct angle for the handlebar controls? Sit on the bike, extend your fingers in line with your arms and lower your hands on to the grips. The levers should be

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1986 Suzuki GSX-R750G

25th April 2017 Bertie Simmonds Workshop

Q: I recently purchased a 1986 GSX R750G. It is a Jap import, but I have read in your magazine that these bike are restricted to 75bhp and it certainly does not feel as quick

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1998 Suzuki GSX-R1100WT

25th April 2017 Bertie Simmonds Workshop

Q: I am trying to find an aftermarket a 4-into-1 complete exhaust system for my 1100WT with no success. Could you tell me if any other models will bolt straight on, maybe a 1200 Bandit

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