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  1. Jonathan Kay
    Both of mine are stable, like your LHS. Can you see why your two sides are different? Jonathan
  2. Jonathan Kay
    *arrowup* *arrowup*Just what GJT says. Hope you're out again soon. Jonathan
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    Have you read the advice in the archives about jacking and masssaging? Jonathan Edited by - Jonathan Kay on 2 Jun 2013 09:41:40
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    Jonathan Kay replied to glasgow's topic in TechTalk

    Treat yourself to a crimping tool. £5.99 at Halfords before discount, £4.99 at Screwfix. Because you're worth it. :-) Jonathan
  5. Jonathan Kay
    Is a wiper motor bolt anywhere near where you want it? Jonathan
  6. Jonathan Kay
    Response from the seller: I am sorry to hear of the problem with your crankset. I am afraid that neither Dawes nor Shimano will cover a crankset under warranty where the pedal threads have been stripped in the crank. It is a relatively common problem which is usually caused by the bike been ridden with the pedal loose in the crank or improper installation of the pedals. The crank can be repaired by using a helicoil. If you can bring the bike into our shop we will undertake then repair and the cost will be £15. Jonathan
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    Thanks. Tool ordered. Jonathan
  8. Jonathan Kay
    James Whiting's modified service schedule as a starting point. Is it going to be left for along time again, and what are your intentions for the cam belt and sump foam? Jonathan
  9. Jonathan Kay
    Thanks: that's really helpful. Replacing it with one of the same is always a good sign! Jonathan
  10. Jonathan Kay
    Bottom bracket is Shimano SM BB51 Mountain Crank is Shimano 170 FC M591, around £60. Found an exploded diagram. Am I going to disturb the BB and need some proprietary tool to adjust it if I remove the LH crank from the axle and pull? Jonathan Edited by - Jonathan Kay on 31 May 2013 15:00:06
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    I'm thinking about getting one of these to replace our Espace. What did you like and dislike, and what model and options would you recommend? Thanks Jonathan
  12. Jonathan Kay
    Thanks everybody. Much appreciated. What's the minimum dismantling to get the spider off? Any guides available? Jonathan
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    The pedal thread in the RH crank on my bike is stripped. Deore XT, alloy, Dawes Galaxy, about a year old. I think I've got too main options: remove and replace the crank, or fit a threaded insert. As it's the RHS I think I'll try the threaded insert. I've never done this or tapped a thread before. What sort of insert would you use and any other advice on how to do this? Or would you replace the crank? I found this advice on the Park site. Thanks Jonathan
  14. Jonathan Kay
    It was the comment about the fuel changing the relation between engine RPM and road speed. That's fixed by the gearbox and final drive ratio (and tyres). Jonathan Edited by - Jonathan Kay on 30 May 2013 20:09:46
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    Quoting John Milner: Hard to tell for certain but I think it took a couple of hundred more RPM to cruise at the same speed as standard unleaded which doesn't make much sense...That's some powerful fuel... were you putting it in the gearbox or the diff? :-) Jonathan
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    *arrowup* *arrowup*I guess it's because of lower ethanol content, but I don't know of any objective data on the effect on hoses. Jonathan Edited by - Jonathan Kay on 29 May 2013 22:24:16
  17. Jonathan Kay
    RatRace recommend Super Unleaded 98 RON for K series. Jonathan
  18. Jonathan Kay
    Cut a slot in the head with a Dremel (or similar)and use a plain screwdriver to remove? Jonathan
  19. Jonathan Kay
    Thanks. I'd still like the 3D printed rail clamp... Jonathan
  20. Jonathan Kay
    *arrowup* *arrowup*How did you fix the bracket to the car? Thanks Jonathan
  21. Jonathan Kay
    4 large tall AnthroCarts with desk layer and two shelves above, and an adjustable corner console. This sort of thing: AnthroCarts. Big castors. Highly adjustable. Computer stands. And a cup holder. All in matching "putty". Long socket boards attached. This is the highest quality technical furniture I know. Probably about 15y old and in excellent condition. They are in Oxford and would either need a van or a few hours dismantling to be moved. Please let me know by BM if you're interested and would like sizes, photos etc. Jonathan Edited by - Jonathan Kay on 28 May 2013 15:57:43
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    Quoting Roger Ford: Quoting Jonathan Kay: Rechargeable AA batteries are reviewed in Which? June 2013. Sanyo Eneloops weren't mentioned. Are they sold in the UK as something else?No. Were they only reviewing non-low-self-discharge batteries? Eneloops are only available as LSD.Thanks. Not as far as I can tell. I've asked them. Jonathan Edited by - Jonathan Kay on 28 May 2013 13:29:45
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    Rechargeable AA batteries are reviewed in Which? June 2013. Sanyo Eneloops weren't mentioned. Are they sold in the UK as something else? Jonathan
  24. Jonathan Kay
    Swapping the relay sounds sensible. What model and year? Jonathan
  25. Jonathan Kay
    As above: after failing on "fast" if you go to "slow" then back to "fast" what happens? Jonathan
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