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I've pinpointed the origin of the noise and it appears to be coming from the front - so I think it's not chain related.

Unfortunately I have no stand to give it a test spin. It doesn't happen at lowish rotations (below say 15km/h or so). It's also in rhythm with the wheel spin from what I can tell ...

I lube it regularly (pretty much every time I fuel the bike). The tension was adjusted when I took it in for a service and appears to be ok.

The noise started after the service. However 2 other things happened at around the same time so I can't blame it on something they may have done:

1) It was ...

Hi all,

For a small while now I've noticed a noise coming from my bike when I slow down. I assume it's always there, but just easier to hear when you pull the clutch and the bike begins to slow down.

It's easier to hear since the engine revs lower with the clutch down.

The noise slows down too as ...

Thanks for the advice Jonno! I bought some kerosene on the weekend and will give it a nice clean this week sometime.

Whaaaaat? We're noobs.

Hehe, thanks for the advice guys. I figured that much.

I was planning on just rolling the bike forward to get to every bit of chain that I need, then backwards when it comes to lube time.

Won't karosene burn or catch on fire if you run the chain after cleaning it? Sorry, silly question perhaps but ...

Sweet, thanks Tim.

Damn, just as I read that it started raining outside.

My poor babeh!

So karosene is ok to use on the chain? What this 'grunge brush' you guys speak of?

Pwoah, nice bike man. They look great in white!

Also, I read my insurance policy and while this may not apply to everyone, there were zero references to the sticker, AS1698 or anything to do with helemets.

Insurance companies can't come and say things unless they're stated clearly in their policies.

So I called up VicRoads, TAC and my insurer and low and behold, nobody gave me a straight answer. In fact NOBODY even knew anything about the stickers and I spoke to 5 different people.

The VicRoads site states the following (via http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/SafetyAndRules/SaferRiders ...

However, I wasn't aware that it affects insurance. That I'm a little worried about.
In my opinion you should be. Imagine having a significant off and picking up a brain injury or something, then the CTP payout being $0 and you having fines to go with it. It's not worth it for me, I'd love to save ...

Mikeman, according to Australian law a helmet without the sticker is equivalent to you not wearing one at all. Voids your insurance and it is a fineable offence and probably points.(don't know your state's fines)

The legality of it doesn't bother me at all - it's protection I care about, not some ...

Wowsers that's cheap.

Have you guys seen the glow in the dark Shark helmet?

http://www.topgearsuperstore.com/shark-s900-fost-lumi-glow-in-the-dark-motorcycle-crash-helmet-p-9605.html

That's the S900 series. I'm tempted to grab one as a spare helmet for that price. ($280) plus whatever delivery ...

Yeah, it's hardly fair that only scooter riders can ride with their suits on... what about us on racing bikes?

Maybe Alpinestars could release a kevlar lined suit... now there's an idea!