We would first like to say a huge thank you to everyone who attended our impromptu Open Morning.

What should have been our last Breakfast Club of 2023 was looking in doubt as our usual caterers were unable to attend. A suggestion was made about having an open morning instead with free tea/coffee and cake donations to be made to SERV Wessex Blood Runners.

Our good friend Stu and T offered to make the teas and coffees and we reckon about fifty bikes attended, some people in their cars and we raised £87.57 from donations made for free cake.

Back in the mono motorcycles workshop and we started another busy week. We are really grateful for the fact that Oaklie worked his entire half term with us this week. Thank You Oaklie.

Honda CB1100

Earlier in the week we welcomed an immaculate Honda CB1100 to the mono motorcycles workshop for Interim Servicing.

We are seeing more and more bikes for pre-winter servicing from savvy riders making sure their bikes are road ready once the warm weather returns.

For all your motorcycle service, repair and motorcycle wiring needs contact Daniel or Katy on T: 01243 576212 / 07899 654446 or email us at E: info:monomotorcycles.co.uk

Yamaha MT-09 ’73 plate, MT-09 ’14 plate and ’21 plate MT 125

It’s been an MT kind of a week this week as we have welcomed three of the Yamaha MT range to the mono motorcycles workshop.

First up we welcomed the ‘73 plate Yamaha MT-09 for its running in service. As we are VAT registered, we can service motorcycles under warranty as long as we use genuine parts.

Next up we welcomed an MT125 for servicing and a tail tidy fitting.

Last up we welcomed a ‘14 plate Yamaha MT-09 for some new shoes. Those Michelin Road 6’s should certainly keep the rider upright this winter.

Kawasaki ZX636

We may think that fuel injection is a modern thing on motorcycles, but it’s been in common use for over 25 years now and is often overlooked.

With this in mind mono motorcycles offer a fuel injection service like no other.

We welcomed a 2005 Kawasaki ZX636r with lack of power, struggling to idle and when holding up the RPM it would smoke quite badly. We drained the fuel tank and cleaned the fuel pump filter.

We then removed all 8 injectors, back flushed and cleaned them and tested the flow rates. We then cleaned the throttle bodies, refitted, and balanced. The Kawasaki now has a stable idle, revs cleanly and has stopped smoking.

Kawasaki Ninja 650

We welcomed another Kawasaki this week. The Ninja joined us for new chain and sprockets and to assess a very sporadic misfire.

As sometimes happens, the bike would not misbehave while it was in our care. However, when the panels were removed to check the plugs were alright, it was found that the main fuse box had broken away from its clip and was hanging upside down. This meant that the fuse box was full of water.

The fuse box was cleaned and dried, some of the fuses replaced and fitted correctly to the bike.

After Daniel had ridden the bike again it was noted that while it cooled down the tank was pressurising. When Daniel took the tank off he found that the breather was blocked. This was blown out with an airline.

Despite the Kawasaki not showing us the sporadic misfire, we are hoping that one of the two issues we found during our investigation might resolve the issue.

We have advised the customer that should the misfire present itself again, that we will need the bike back for a longer period of time to perform some more lengthy test rides under different conditions to try and replicate the fault.

Honda CBR125

On Tuesday we welcomed a very sorry looking Honda CBR125 to the mono motorcycles workshop.

Sadly, the lady owner had been knocked off the bike in June and it had been sat while she recovered.

The owners mother contacted us and asked us if we could repair the crash damage, service the bike, re-place the fork seals and arrange an MOT. We were of course more than happy to oblige.

The tank had sustained a considerable knock in the crash and although we couldn’t source another black tank, the second-hand orange tank was the most intact we could source at the time.

Oaklie completed the lion share of the repairs, supported by Daniel and I am sure you will agree it looks a 100% better than when it first joined us a few days ago.

Yamaha Vmax.

Our good friend Stu or “Silverback” as he’s known, dropped by for a service and asked us to arrange an MOT on his v-Max last week. It still makes Daniel chuckle when the v-boost kicks in, I think even Nigel (the gorilla) cracks a smile.

Paintwork by the uber talented J.A.A Custom Paint.

Events

Tickets are on sale now for this years Charity Christmas Quiz in aid of SERV Wessex Blood Runners.

Doors open at 7.00pm, quiz starts at 7.30pm.

Small licensed bar and amazing raffle with incredible prizes.

Tickets are £5.00 each and all proceeds go to SERV Wessex Blood Runners.

Tickets can be purchased at the mono motorcycles workshop or over the telephone. T: 01243 576212. Purchases made over the telephone will be left at the door on the night.

Gather your teams (recommended 6-10 per team) and join us for a great evening. Quiz categories will cover general knowledge, general motorcycle themes and Christmas.

You don’t need to be a biker or even own a bike to enjoy this great evening.

Winter riding

Keep your hands warm this winter with our motorcycle heated grip options.

DAYTONA 4 stage integrated switch heated grips £95 + Fitting.

JMP 5 stage heated grips £70 + Fitting.

All of our heated grips are wired to go off with the ignition.

For more information contact Daniel or Katy on 01243 576212 /07899 654446 or email us at info@monomotorcycles.co.uk

DJK Motorcycles

If you are looking for a winter hack, you’ve just passed your bike test or you are looking for a motorcycle for a Christmas gift, then contact Danny Kinally at DJK Motorcycles right next door to mono motorcycles.

DJK Motorcycles have a wide range of motorcycles for sale. If they don’t have what you are looking for, their extensive industry connections can source most motorcycles based on make, model and budget.

Contact Danny Kinally at DJK Motorcycles today 07954 404942 https://www.djkmotorcycles.co.uk/

For all your motorcycle service, repair, wiring or diagnostic needs contact Daniel or Katy on T: 01243 576212 / 07899 654446 or email us at info@monomotorcycles.co.uk