Some may not understand this as it's a bit technical - it's certainly a bit 'something'.
Replacing a power band in a motor sickle (whatever one of those might be)
Power bands (again) - how to change yours.
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Alan H
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Power bands (again) - how to change yours.
Think of how stupid the average person is, then realise that half of them are more stupid than that.
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Fritz500
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Re: Power bands (again) - how to change yours.
Seems pretty straight forward. I love the technical stuff.
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Re: Power bands (again) - how to change yours.
I was thinking of getting a power band fitted to my 500.....anyone suggest the best place to do the job?
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Re: Power bands (again) - how to change yours.
The guy in the video seems like a place to start. Not sure about a warranty though!!
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Re: Power bands (again) - how to change yours.
Hi,Alan where do you find them ?What a wonderful way to spend a day....
totally "wasted" on Drugs & Alcohol !!!
I wouldn't let that guy anywhere near my lawn mower,
let alone a motorcycle
Cheers,
Roger
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Re: Power bands (again) - how to change yours.
GT750Battleship wrote:
What a wonderful way to spend a day....
totally "wasted" on Drugs & Alcohol !!!
I wouldn't let that guy anywhere near my lawn mower,
let alone a motorcycle
Cheers,
Roger
Do you realise a lack of drugs and alcohol causes reality? Horrible thought.
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Re: Power bands (again) - how to change yours.
I thought the lack of a motorcycle causes reality !Indeed a horrible thought !!! What do people say about "Woodstock"....
If you can remember it "you weren't there"
Cheers,
Roger
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Re: Power bands (again) - how to change yours.
Forget the lowly power bands. Turbo Encabulators are the way to go.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac7G7xOG2Ag
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac7G7xOG2Ag
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Re: Power bands (again) - how to change yours.
I've watched that film clip many times over the years - and it still cracks me up !jabcb wrote:Forget the lowly power bands. Turbo Encabulators are the way to go.
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