Re toilet in garage. I have a large rose bush outside my garage that is going from strength to strength.

Typical British reserve. Nicely understated.

I wonder how far out it was with the original setup.

If you go down the powder coat route the tyre bead will have a tough time gripping the rim. There is a thread elsewhere about tyres moving and causing problems rapid tyre deflation.

It goes to prove the old saying. " If you're going to have one. Have a big un."

Simon, you could try getting the front wheel off the ground and adjusting till it is not rubbing. It is a good idea to clean out the dust regularly while a new set of linings are bedding in.

David, I am interested to know more about "A bearing that is flooded in oil will fail rapidly." Keith.

Anyone need a frame? http://www.gumtree.com/p/other-motorbik ... 1108269728

Has anyone every checked how accurate the "sweet spot" an experienced can feel actually is?

Here's another useful site for working out oil volumes. Don't forget that increasing oil volume makes the fuel/air ratio weaker. http://www.csgnetwork.com/oilfuelcalc.html