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Thanks for replying jack, Yeah thats the bolt that keeps turning so the damper piston and rod wont release

Hi everyone, brothers got a 1999 Honda cbr1100xx superblackbird the first of the injection model can't get the damper bolt out of the slider, it just turns and wont tighten or come out. I know its the damper piston turning but cant stop it. tried puting the cap back on and pushing the tube down to try and hold the damper but the bolt just turns, I cant put anything down the tube (broom shank) because the damper rod runs through the middle tried a battery impact driver still no good!(this was the last resort) stumped! Any suggestions we are starting to worry!! hoping the bolt isn't threaded

Its also our 20th wedding anniversary so a special prezzie hope I can think of something useful for her!

Reduced at B&Q from £110 to £70. It was in the clearance section, and she said go on then i'll get it

Hi everyone, not sure if this is the right section for this but just been bought a Mac Allister 1/2" drive impact driver as an early b/day pressy from my better half. Got to say its bloody fantastic! its only 14.4v 140Nm but soooo powerful. Been going over the bike undoing siezed up bolts although common sense is needed on tightening (feel safer to use a spanner or rachet) My brother has just brought his Blackbird round to do f/seals shud make doing the damper bolt a dream anyway just thought i'd share my delight. (maybe should be under maintenance )

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Looks like another motorcycle dealership has gone into receivership . Established in 1919 Whte Bros Darlington were one of the oldest motorcycle dealerships in the country, I have bought many bikes from them and for me it is a sad loss, although now a Honda dealer Dave Burrell on their parts department has always sourced parts for my bandit at a good price. All stock is been sold on an online auction, there is veiwing on 18th jan in store from 9-4, maybe some good bargans to be had! http://www.sandersonweatherall.com/html/left-links/machinery/details/?ContentID=369&PHPSESSID

They are excellent hoses, i used them on an old mini i rebuilt same coulour too Takes me back Stue to when cars were proper cars, lovely example mate!

Hi Greg and welcome to the forum

Fazer in blue looks nice

on Fri Jan 07, 2011 3:07 pm ITCHY I read about Nug8s on BF, quite an inspirational guy, all the best mate hope it goes well for you Yeah me too Itchy. Hope your recovery continues jus, look after yourself mate and wish you all the best for the future! Mike.

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Hi Lizzie and welcome to the forum

Must admit i'm struggling with earplugs, get the same disconnected feeling as stan (maybe try a few different brands and see how it goes) i'm gonna try putting a piece of polystyrene wraped in felt in the massive void where your ears sit and see if that helps, like alreadys been said maybe my head shape is just wrong for this helmet!

Bloody hell Stue must take some gettin used to.

Thanks Flinty!

My old zx6r ahh! I miss it! but got my bandit now

Looks in stunning condition proper nice mate! i'm reminiscing already

A few places having big discount sales at the moment, might get a bargin priced battery Hope you get sorted!

Still waiting for the snow to clear to give the helmet a test, roll on a thaw

Had a shoei trx... noisiest helmet i`ve ever had Hi bonzo-b, my last helmet was a Shoei xr900 Dragon and was really quiet, the best helmet i've ever owned (and i've had a few) if this ones no better with plugs i'll just have to sell it and hope it fits someone else better

Hi bezzer welcome to the home from home mate!

Thanks for your replies everyone, I'm 42 been riding since i was 16 so maybe damage is already done but will take on board what you have said and try some out . stue11, same here mate I have always used Shoei, just seem to fit my head shape. Don't know why this one is any different, once this snow's gone i'll give it a try... with ear plugs! Mike.

I have recently bought a Shoei Qwest touring helmet, i tried it on and it fit nice and snug, very comfortable. When i went for a ride the wind noise was painfull (40mph), i took my old helmet on the same stretch of road and it was much quieter, so i took it back to the supplier who sent it back to the distributor (for servicing ) anyway its come back new cheekpads and the visor mechanism re-torqued. The supplier has said because there is no manufacturing fault if there is still a problem there is nothing he can do! Because of the severe weather I have not been able to test it, I really like the helmet so hope it is sorted but if not does anyone no of my options? Earplugs are a possibility but i've never worn them so far it was a bloody expensive helmet and was sold as 60% quieter which for me it isn't. Any advice appreciated people