So had some time to do a few bits electrics now all working calipers have new seals and stainless pistons fitted front wheel bearings changed found this IMG_20230827_162500~2.jpg IMG_20230827_162635.jpg 30 mins later IMG_20230915_183343.jpg Just the rear tyre to change and check wheel and swing arm ...

Thanks everyone all done now de-beaded it a bit of tyre soap and 70 psi done the trick.

I can't get the tyre to seat what sort of max pressure am I looking at to get it to seat or any tips would really be appreciated

I have to put an inner tube in the rim but found this on the inside of the rim do I use it with the inner tube or is it just something left over from the tubeless valve.

"1 cable has a shorter distance from thread to bend. This allows this one to be fitted first and the longer one second. The longer "stem" will clear the shorter "stem" when rotating to screw it in".

They are both different part numbers Thought as much would be too easy if they were both the same cable did email m&p they said according there info they are the same but seems they have changed the listing since then now carry different part numbers could return it but will keep as spare Will ...

Ordered push and pull cables but have received two with the same part number can someone confirm this as thought they would be different

Cheers everyone gone for a set of Avon's good price too.

Finally getting to the point of buying new tyres have no idea who's good or bad nowadays choice seems to be
Avon roadrider II Bridgestone b46 battlax or conti go I'm looking for grip not too worried about how fast they wear.
100/90/19 TL
130/90/17 TL

New key arrived today works like new on off but steering lock still gets stuck have emailed a few places will update as I get the repleys.

Ultim8pc wrote:Pretty sure I have an OEM one with key if it's any use?

If you could have a look this is what my old one looks like


Thanks guys will dig about with these part numbers see what I can find.

I need a replacement ignition switch as the barrel is very badly worn this is the 6 pin and I bullet type the only numbers I can see on mine are the key number and 159-1f97 seen 27005-5047 as a replacement but contradictory information if it fits or not can someone confirm or give a part number?.

My steering lock is very hard work to get on then nearly impossible to release have lubed it up but no improvement is it possible to strip this part of the barrel

Replaced the coils many many moons ago may have fitted non cdi coils would it even work?

Give the throttle a blip and the throttle grip takes forever to return to close tried it without cables connected and even manually push hard on the linkage but very hard to move snaps shut with engine off and same if I give the slides some oil but soon washes off it does have a push pull cable but ...