Conference terri::cars_uk

    Its one of the GP range of kwaka's (red sporty thing with unitrak rear
    end). It has been around for a good few years, but I don't think it was
    ever very popular, bit like the Hondamatic 400 wet dream.  I heard that
    the belt was very efficent and lasted longer than a chain. The other
    obvious thing is around 300 CC ish. I know no more.
    
    
    
    Garry

    Try GOOFOF::MOTORCYCLE
    
    KP7 etc
    

    
    Owned one for a year......
    
    Good points:
    
    * Powerful for it's size (36 BHP 110 MPH)
    * Good roadholding (fit Pirelli Match or Phantom+1 tyres) << better.
    * Good MPG (55 usually).
    * Easy to service/maintain.
    * Belt drive is longer lasting than chain.
    * Great brakes
    * Plenty on the market to choose from.
    * Good J and H reg's fetching 1500 - 1800 pounds.
    * Mine never let me down (old D reg with 35k miles).  
    * 4 stroke engine should last to 60k if well cared for.
    
    Bad points:
    
    * Many dispatch riders use them...so shop around for a good one.
    * Top-end engine problems common......valves, guides and cam chain.
    * Rust like hell if not properly looked after.
    * Unitrack swing-arm bearings/sleeves cause problems on high mileage
      bikes.

    If you see a good low mileage one, that has been well looked after (ie
    regular oil changes) buy it!!
    
    Hope this helps...John.
                   

Thanks .3

Just the sort of info I'm looking for...

I've got the "blurb" sheet  (and Re: .1 they are black with a bit of red on
them :-) ) and sat on one...

Just got to find one I can take for a test ride now...

    �Just got to find one I can take for a test ride now...
    
    Talking about motorcycle test rides, don't bother going to Motts in
    Basingstoke. I went in there a while ago and when I asked about having
    a short demo the salesman said "Ah, thats where my job is very
    difficult, you see we don't offer test rides. What I suggest you do 
    is go to another dealer for a test ride and come back to us to see if
    we can do a deal". 
    
    I just shook my head and walked out. How they stay in business I'll
    never know, their prices are nothing special and there appear to have a
    serious attitude problem IMO.
    
    Roy

Rather than start a new topic i'd thought i'd write here.

I had my bike stolen on Saturday. I found it around the corner, where i imagine
it has been dunped after being used... there is luckily no damage to it except
for the cable being ripped out.

What i'd like to know is how does one hot-wire a bike? I'd like to know so that
i can drive it to the repair shop to get the wiring re-done. It'd be a hard job
to rewire in the state it's in.

If it's not a suitable subject for discussion in a notes conference, i'm sorry.
Could someone reply off-line?

Also, after finding the bike in this state would there be any reason for there
to be a flat battery or anything else wrong with it?

Thanks,

					Lewis.

    Sad news... Let's just hope they haven't wrecked the engine...
    
    Laurie.

? How exactly do you mean Laurie? The bike itself looks fine, no damage to any
paintwork/fairing...

    Well, internal damage, like over-revving, running with low oil,
    straining, jumping the clutch; that sort of thing.
    
    Laurie.

    So, what, should i get it checked out? It's only just had a service
    plus new sprocket set and chain should i would assume it was in fairly
    good nick before being stolen... anyway i can check damage or do i
    just have to get on and ride it?????? (i can't start it at the moment).
    
    Regarding the cut wires, if i re-joined the ends (colour coded) would i
    have anything to worry about in regards to shorts etc...
    
    Cheers,
    
    					Lewis.
    
    

	I suppose it depends how many wires are cut.  But if you are
	careful and wrap each join independently before taping up the
	lot you might be ok.  However, you could be open to vibration
	destroying your connections or damp.  You could do it as a 
	"get you to the experts" lash-up.  Would a brand new wiring
	loom be that expensive?

	Dave

    There are over 5 wires cut, and there appears to be some kind of casing
    removed from the steering just above the keyhole... anyone know what it
    is? The bike is a CBR600f2 for reference. I don't actually know if
    there was casing there before but it somehow 'looks' wrong. Don't know
    how much a new wiring loom etc would cost... the shop's shut for the
    XMAS period... should be opening next week!!!

	I don't know how much room you've got, but for a (very) temporary
	repair you could use one of those electrical blocks from B&Q (and 	
	other DIY places).  The ones where you screw in the wires and connect
	one to one.   Do this and put lots of tape around and you'll last until
	the shops open.  Whatever you do, don't just twist the wires together,
	I don't think that you'll get a good enough conection for long enough.
	Oh, and don't forget that you have to be able to turn the handlebars 
	without either a) pulling the wiring apart or b) injuring yourself.

	As for what it looks like, have you the manual?  I've never had one of
	those bikes, so I've no idea what it looks like.  My old Honda had a key
	in the plastic instrument binicle (sp?), above it were just the warning
	and turning lights.

	Dave

	>without either a) pulling the wiring apart or b) injuring yourself.
    
    	Yea, good point, this is one of the things i'm worried about. The
    	leads coming apart during driving it to the garage. And there
    	really is NO play in the wires. I'm considering calling out the
    	mechanic now to come and fix it at my place.
    
    	I haven't got the manual. I was planning to get one sooner rather
    	than later but i guess it's a little late now! ;-( I guess i'm not
    	too confident of the wires staying together or not restricting use
    	so thanks for the answers but i'm going to call out the mechanic
    	as soon as i can.
    
    	Thanks,
    
    					Lewis.

    
    I know this is not much help but, my little brother had  his Kawasaki
    Blah125 dirt bike niked of the drive. The little B*^$^rds cut the wires
    around the steering head too. It was repaired on the insurance and from 
    memory, all the dealer did was rejoin all the wires, Not sure what
    means, and then used loom tape to bind it all up again. It al worked,
    but I suspect that the only other answer was a new loom. 
    
    
    Garry

    I know this is CARS_UK, but does anyone know why the
    GOOFOF::MOTORCYCLES node is not reachable - has it moved?
    
    Rupert - Biker and Car'er

      There's been a big move and it's still not sorted out.

    Does anyone know of any garages that do MoT's for motorcycles in 
    Basingstoke ?
    
    Thanks
    
    Royston

What about the Honda Dealer on the top of the A30 between 
Sainsbury's and the M3? I forget the name.

Drop it off in the morning, and get a colleague who
comes in from that direction to give you a lift.

Huw.

(Mind you they might have moved or gone bust in the 5 years 
 since I left Basingstoke!) 

    
    I think Jacksons in B/stoke centre does bike MOT's 
    See the B/stoke gazzette for info.
    
    Trev.

    Might be too late to help but..
    
    Motts Motorcycles is the name of the place on Kempshott Hill and
    yes they do motorcycle MOTs there.
    
    HTH,
    Kevin.