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  1. mike g

    Adjustable swing arm pivot.

    didn't realise he had moved.
  2. mike g

    190 or 200 rear tyre?

    i generally run 200/55 on my gen 1, can't say noticed massive difference from the 190 it used to run, generally pirelli rosso corsa of some sort, though had bridgestones originaly. I've jacked the back up on the ride hight adjuster so not tried the 60 profile. couple of track days a year mostly...
  3. mike g

    Workshop manual

    haynes is ok, i've also got bmw manual on cd from ebay for gen 1
  4. mike g

    Worn out Sprocket recommendations for new chain/sprockets

    me too, last really well
  5. mike g

    Cush drive

    ive used them this year, no play tp start with, don't think there is ay now, but chain needs adjusting, done 4000, so far no problems
  6. mike g

    opening the bars from stock position, Front track/road brake pads replacements

    i use sbs street pads, no problems for me on track days or street. i've got gilles variobars on mine (gen1) mostly for comfort reasons, doesn't make noticable difference on the track but takes a bit of weight off the wrists if you aare doing distances
  7. mike g

    Gen 1 cut out won?t restart

    switch gear could be the issue, can you check with GS911? i know one function shows live position for most of the switches. otherwise you could take it off and check with a meter if it's working, they have a problem with the micro switches going dry joint to the pcb. a guy on here fixed my LH...
  8. mike g

    Radiator upgrade

    thanks
  9. mike g

    Radiator upgrade

    still wondering what to do with mine, gave it a good clean but doesn't seem to make much difference. Despite having had the bike for 8 years, never really took much notice of the temp reading, always seemed to be about 78 at motorway speeds and still is but I've now noticed that under 30 mph...
  10. mike g

    Servicing

    only problem is resetting service light
  11. mike g

    Cutting out

    on mine the power commander is fed off the back light is that connection ok?
  12. mike g

    movement on sprocket carrier

    just fitted a set of shims, slop all gone driveline seems smoother. all ok once i was told to bend the shims over the wheel vanes!
  13. mike g

    Gilles variobar help please

    very happy with mine although there isn't as much adjustment available as you might think but seems to work well anyway ( i'm looking at relocating the brake reservoir)
  14. mike g

    movement on sprocket carrier

    how do those fit? couldn't make it out from the video?
  15. mike g

    Travel insurance

    I used to add it on for a bout ?20 pa as "dangerous sport package" with insure and go, swapped to skiclub policy this year, might have to take eurotunnel cover or similar this year
  16. mike g

    Newbie, sat on the fence?

    I had an original fireblade, a 98 R1, GSXR1000 K6 and K8, all lovely bikes, (still got the R1, both the GSXRs were stolen). had the BM (gen1) since 2014 (and have tested all the newer ones, but not felt the need to upgrade) I've done 45000 miles on it including tours of europe and the odd track...
  17. mike g

    Newbie, sat on the fence?

    very pleased with mine
  18. mike g

    Luggage options???

    Is that a ventura option or some adaption of the hb system (looks like it might take a givi box?)
  19. mike g

    Luggage options???

    I'd recommend ventura system, not cheap but easy to fit and use
  20. mike g

    Gen 3 Ventura rails

    do ventura not have them? should be same as gen1 and 2
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