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Thanks all, some good points there. Great pic with the leaking petcock! I always do the shell 91 thing + stabilizer in the last tank anyway if I leave the tank full. If I end up draining the carbs, I'll make sure the tank is drained too (and then fogged, that's easy enough). Both ways seem like...

At risk of irritating the regulars... Friend just bought an 80s nighthawk, so 4 cylinder with carbs. Wants to know whether to drain carbs or not. For the last 20years the only carbed engines I've had have been single cylinder so easy to drain. My fuel injected bikes I've just stabilized the fuel...

Well, for all those people who say you don't need to learn how to consciously counter steer because you do it automatically - this is what comes of that. Almost happened to me shortly after passing my test - in the UK they don't even teach you how to push steer, let alone the theory behind it.

There was some cop on cbc radio last week advising that riders brush up on their skills in parking lots after the winter break. I'd do some more practicing in a quiet lot. Remember with a sportsbike you need to make a conscious effort to support your body with your legs so you're not holding up...

Thanks guys, i'll check them out. Can't believe i'd never even heard of xtreme toys.

Hey guys, i've just recently picked up a WR250R and loving it. I'm now looking for a centerstand, the type where you step on a lever to lift the bike, rather than having to lift the bike onto it. Inglis and hully Gully sell them but have none in stock, and I could do with one this weekend...