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Suzuki VL800 Volusia
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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
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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
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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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Q&A: Fitting forks
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Our experts at CMM are back with all the answers to your questions! Fill in the form at the bottom of the page to ask your burning questions!
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2002 Suzuki TS50X
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Q: I’m a reader of Classic Motorcycle Magazine and a massive fan of motorbikes. I’ve just turned 16 and got my first bike – a Suzuki TS50X and want more power. I have looked for all the
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1998 Ducati 600SS
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Q: I’ve got a problem. After a run the bike is going okay, but while parked in the garage for a few days petrol leaked out through the breather pipe on to the floor. It
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1981 Suzuki GSX750
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Q: I discovered your mag last year and a have been a reader ever since. I’m hoping, with all your years of accumulated experience, you may be able to help. CMM has inspired me to
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Five minute fix – Greasing points
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If your bike has grease nipples use them; if it doesn’t, investigate if they can be retro-fitted. Pivot points on suspension systems need a regular supply of fresh, clean grease. Decades of dust, seasons of
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