Bodhi wrote:Hey,

Was just wondering what brand etc of chain and sprocket would be best for the Super Four.

JT sprockets and RK, EK chains (cheap, but it works normally on a 400cc) or D.I.D. chain ( about +30% more expensive, but very good)
In Moscow JT sprockets and RK chain have a cost about 120-130 Euros

Just checked out the Loobman site; the Tech section is very interesting (he said with his anorak on)

Got some Muc-Off chain cleaner yesterday in Halfords when I was getting some VHT paint. The chain cleaned up rather nicely, and turns out it's a DID chain. Was nice actually being able to see what brand it was, ha ha.

Think my bike's been looking the best it has in quite a while. Washed and polished it on Friday and then cleaned and re-lubed the chain yesterday, along with re-spraying the downpipes. Really pleased with how it's all looking.

My next concern though is the scratches in the paintwork. Any advice as to what's the best thing to get rid of the scratches without having to get the re-painted. Is T-Cut any good or is it really more for cars.

Any advice again is much appreciated.

Be a bit more specific? T cut is good on, eg, oxidised reds, as it is basically a rubbing compound and removes the top layer of paint. You say sratches, that's like from a key or zip, or swirls? T cut can be useful on swirls, but it's a bit drastic for that really. It's going to have no effect on proper scratches other than to thin the paint around them, you'll be needing a touch up brush. That can be done well, but often looks rubbish. For swirls what you really want is an electric mop and mopping compound, or to pay a paint shop to do it for you.

Well there's some scratches that must be from the likes of a key or zips or something like that. Was just wondering if there was any easy way to sort them out without having to get the bike repainted. They're not massive scratches or anything, but just when you're close up you can see them and it kinda takes away from the look of the bike. I'll try and get some pics up here later. Gotta get photos of my bike up as well.

Might just be best leaving it as I don't wanna end up wrecking the paint work.

A bit off topic, but:

There's a brand of paint cutting compound (I forget the name unfortunately) that is impregnated with paint. It works like any other cutting compound, but fills small scratches with the paint. I've used it and thought it worked very well, but it depends on how deep the scratches are. Anything down to the primer is OK; if it's down to the metal it won't work so well.

Way cheaper than a respray, and better results than a touch-up stick.

Wish I could remember the name... if it comes to me I'll post it.

Try usng Farecla G3 and a decent mop, Its good stuff if you use it right, Ive taken scratches out of most things from an Astra to an Airbus and always ended up with a good result.

I need to be sure that the stuff works on Metallic Paint though as my bike's the Silver and Navy paint scheme, not just a plain colour.

I need to be sure that the stuff works on Metallic Paint

In that case you need to make sure that any cutting compound or colour restorer you get is or metallic paint - I know that sounds obvious but there are products specifically designed for metallics.

Incidentally, the T-cut with paint in it is called Colour Fast, and it IS suitable for metallic paint -

http://www.redexpress.co.uk/store/s265/ ... tails.aspx

It won't fill deep scratches though.

oh yes.

My superfour has heated grips, scotoiler, backbox, braided hoses, brighter bulb.
All perfect for commuting!
Chains last sooo much longer, and you dont have to worry about lubing the chain.
And fast ride outs.