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My boss took the view that it was why God had created apprentices

Back wheels do get really black. Years ago, I used to have a casual job doing tyres at things where people took their bikes down drag strips and my lovely job was to take the wheels on and off.

I lovingly fitted it as such with the requisite freeplay and it was great for the road trip then next time I wheeled it out it was suddenly not great. I reckon someone had twiddled with it while I was at my mates thinking they were looking after poor defenceless born again biker ! :-) They had been ...

Well blow me down ! Gave it some freeplay and it is back to its old self. Hooray !!!!!

Thanks ! I've had Hagon on a Z before and been most pleased with them. Bank manager will be happier with that option too.....

Thanks Mervin ! I will double check but I have been for a good 6 hours riding since I fitted the cable so I fear it is the clutch itself....

The latest bulletin to amuse you from Hodgeheg Towers.... The joy of ageing Zs. Went to ride off tonight and Mr Clutch he did not engage hardly at all. Got to the end of the road and had to come back with it slipping like mad. May try and nurse it to Gillingham tomorrow but where I live it is a stee...

Ah yes. I was wondering if anyone would spot that. When used the right way up they are as wallowy as anything. I am on the lookout for replacements but I want something decent and I haven't got round to measuring up yet. I also want a box section ally swing arm (don't tell the bank manager). The pip...

Here it is in all its glory...

There shall be a pic of the shiny new system tomorrow
I keep think there's another bike behind me as it is much short than one we took off !

Took the z650 up to Oxfordshire to treat it to its new Harris pipe
Am happy to report no real problems and a terrific run back in the sunshine (despite the Stonehenge jam - more fool me for not doing the Larkhill shuffle !)
Happy happy happy

I'd agree with MellowYellow. You don't want to find out the hard way that the repair wasn't a success. If in at an angle there may be potential for a split. Not worth the risk just to save a few quid.

Indeed ! I go out over that way a lot so will keep a look out for the dubious Fireblade. Mind you they will have to be going slowly for me to try passing them

Its not the road it was, that's for sure I tried it as a motorway avoidance route once.

Mr bike he is fixed !!! Finally got cable and fitted it. Wheee !