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On the Bench: Auto scooter roller change

16 March 2011

Many motorcyclists are starting to accept modern twist & go scooters and use them as a second bike these days, thanks to their ease of use, practicality and weather protection. They are also relatively simple machines to work on, making them an ideal choice for the home mechanic.

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Safety first

19 January 2011.

A quick check of the bike’s vital operating systems is advised by all motorcycle manufacturers before each ride. It need only take a few minutes and if adhered to, could provide early warning of a problem which might otherwise go unnoticed until something goes wrong on the journey.

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Battery Care

17 November 2010.

Motorcycle batteries tend to suffer at this time of year so, if you are going to ride your bike through the winter, now is the time to check on condition and state of charge. If the battery is old, or requires constant recharging it is probably time for a new one.

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15 November 2010.

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Checking valve clearances

15 September 2010.

If you’re one of the thousands of riders who bought a Chinese or Korean bike a few years ago Haynes latest manual should prove invaluable. This procedure is lifted from the Chinese, Taiwanese and Korean 125cc Motorcycles manual.

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Fastener Types and Applications

25 August 2010.

Haynes are the renowned experts when it comes to DIY manuals. Here are some of their useful workshop tips and tricks.

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Changing your oil

25 August 2010.

We all know how important checking and changing our engine oil is but by nature we’re lazy and often put off this fairly straightforward task. This month Haynes show us how to change the oil. The procedure is taken from their new Triumph 675 Daytona and Street Triple manual.

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Keep your cool

25 August 2010.

It’s just as important to keep an eye on your coolant in summer as it is in winter and it only takes a few minutes. Haynes give us some tips from their new Kawasaki ER-6 manual.

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