If the motorcycle clutch slips, the friction lining is usually down. A few washers generate more pressure and get a few more kilometers out of the package.
Brand new adhesive cartridge spoiled again? These things last for months and years if you crunch a spax screw into the grommet.
Adjusting valves is not that difficult: apart from a few wrenches, all you really need is a feeler gauge, a little brain power and a lot of patience.
Rusty slotted screw is up to ruin the weekend? Prevents further work? The blade of the screwdriver should then be razor sharp. We show you how.
If the ABS indicator light is on, a defective speed sensor may be the cause. This is easy to test.
Shaft seals need to be fitted carefully. Where do you get the right sleeve if you don’t have a lathe to hand?
Alternators are simple in design and only need to be opened if bearings clog or no power is supplied. The work is well worth it.
Almost all brake systems can be bled without an assistant or special tools: with a bicycle hose and pump.
If the collector, bearings or carbons are damaged, it may be worth repairing them. Our article shows you how.
Once the cylinder head is bare and empty on the workbench, the new valves have to be ground in: Real manual work.
