The "Today I did something to my bike" thread

frozenfrozen · 31-03-2017 09:45AM

front plug. even though this one is corroded and there was loads of dirt in and around it, there isn't as much carbon buildup, the little tip looks clean and there is no oil around the threads at all like there was on the rear plug

Should I clean them and put them back in or just replace both?

CJhaughey · 31-03-2017 10:08AM

What heat range are they 9 or something, they look very black and carboned up.
Like the bikes not getting hot enough or doing a lot of idling.
Did you blow/vacuum out the plug wells before you took the plugs out so no dirt fell back into the cylinder?

I'd fit new plugs, once they are out its as handy to do them and have them done.

Wonda-Boy · 31-03-2017 10:57AM

CJhaughey wrote: »

With sealed bearings I am inclined to pop out one of the rubber seals and pack a little more grease in the bearing. Not completely full but just a few more dollops.
Its a contentious topic, not everyone agrees with doing it but as wheel bearings spin relatively slowly I prefer to ensure they have more grease than they come with from the factory.

Yep, Triumph are notoriously stingy on the grease for bearings etc. Sure there was an issue with the new 1200 Explorers iirc. At 1st service they were greased again under warranty.......:rolleyes:

mamax · 31-03-2017 11:56AM

frozenfrozen wrote: »

Should I clean them and put them back in or just replace both?

Def replace them

TeaBagMania · 31-03-2017 01:54PM

Zaiden Fit Schoolmarm;103077012I'm gona place 10 euros on stewy being a lottery winner

ill second that bet, he's gonna have the equivalent cost of a new Porsche 911 Turbo in that S1000 before its all said and done

blade1 · 31-03-2017 02:09PM

Zaiden Fit Schoolmarm wrote: »

I'm gona place 10 euros on stewy being a lottery winner, judging by posts he doesn't work as he is always riding during the day/night/24/7 and if there is a part to change/upgrade or a way someone can do something to it that costs money be it an oil change, brake pad change or filling a tyre with air he will pay for it and more. Basically if there is a way to spend money stewy will spend it.

Mate i would say they lick their lips when you come on no joke you are putting kids through school.

YouTube is your friend for doing more to your bike than an oil and filter change every 25 miles.

Some say he has got matching his and hers carbon fibre bidets in his bathroom!!!!!:D

mamax · 31-03-2017 02:29PM

blade1 wrote: »

Some say he has got matching his and hers carbon fibre bidets in his bathroom!!!!!:D

And if you say his name 3 times while thinking of carbon fiber and looking in the mirror he will appear out of nowhere and do a burnout in your driveway !!!

frozenfrozen · 31-03-2017 02:45PM

CJhaughey wrote: »

What heat range are they 9 or something, they look very black and carboned up.
Like the bikes not getting hot enough or doing a lot of idling.
Did you blow/vacuum out the plug wells before you took the plugs out so no dirt fell back into the cylinder?

I'd fit new plugs, once they are out its as handy to do them and have them done.

I should have thought of doing that but all I did was wipe with a rag inside the well before taking them out. hopefully not too much stuff fell in, can't do much now but next time I'll definitely blow it out thanks.

they are cr8eix iridium. could be not getting hot enough because I have a throttle stop restrictor? I've never hit the rev limiter with the thing so it may have to come out if that's fouling the plugs

mamax wrote: »

Def replace them

will do thanks

Wonda-Boy · 31-03-2017 04:07PM

blade1 wrote: »

Some say he has got matching his and hers carbon fibre bidets in his bathroom!!!!!:D

Thats very presumptuous of you Blade, in this PC world.

It could very well be "His & His" matching carbon fibre bidets.

:pac::pac:

mamax · 31-03-2017 04:17PM

My blade has iridium plugs and a mate told me if I start it then ride it, do not start it in the shed for 5 mins once a week in the bad weather as this is what fecks up the iridium plugs.
He told me this after I had fouled the plugs

CaptainR · 31-03-2017 04:41PM

stewygriffin wrote: »

Mate,i ride a 2002 Suzuki Burgman 400.
Hardly the transport of a lottery winner now is it?:pac::o

I seen this and reckoned you'll be buying one :pac:

http://www.thevisorshop.com/Mobile/MobileModels.aspx?ModelID=13307

stewygriffin · 31-03-2017 04:49PM

CaptainR wrote: »

I seen this and reckoned you'll be buying one :pac:

http://www.thevisorshop.com/Mobile/MobileModels.aspx?ModelID=13307

Allready have a full carbon lid.;)

But not as expensive as that Arai though.:pac:

stewygriffin · 31-03-2017 04:51PM

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Thats very presumptuous of you Blade, in this PC world.

It could very well be "His & His" matching carbon fibre bidets.

:pac::pac:

Im a "fish" man myself.;)

Nothing against anyone who likes a bit of meat,but I like my fish.:D

CaptainR · 31-03-2017 04:52PM

Double post

CaptainR · 31-03-2017 05:00PM

stewygriffin wrote: »

Allready have a full carbon lid.;)

But not as expensive as that Arai though.:pac:

Is that RPHA 10 of yours a carbon special? I've the 11 but its the "poly integrated matrix" which is carbon, kevlar and fibreglass.

How much does it weigh?

stewygriffin · 31-03-2017 05:02PM

CaptainR wrote: »

Is that RPHA 10 of yours a carbon special? I've the 11 but its the "poly integrated matrix" which is carbon, kevlar and fibreglass.

How much does it weigh?

Nah the RPHA10 is just a Ben Spies Replica,to go with the paint job on the R1.:)

X-Lite 802r double carbon.:)

Weighs sweet feck all.

stewygriffin · 31-03-2017 05:08PM

CaptainR · 31-03-2017 05:14PM

stewygriffin wrote: »

Nah the RPHA10 is just a Ben Spies Replica,to go with the paint job on the R1.:)

X-Lite 802r double carbon.:)

Weighs sweet feck all.

Its lovely, much nicer than the Arai actually.

stewygriffin · 31-03-2017 05:20PM

CaptainR wrote: »

Its lovely, much nicer than the Arai actually.

And about 2.5k euro cheaper too.
Bought it in from Germany got a Christmas sale discount on it too.

The ex girlfriend wore it 3 times,Ive only worn it once though.

stewygriffin · 31-03-2017 05:24PM

Bought a headstock stand off Simon out in Cotters today,got a good deal too.Comes with 5 different pins to suit a variety of bikes.
Happy days.:)

The S1000rr nearly fell off the conventional front wheel stand yesterday,so decided to go for the headstock stand to prevent this from happening again.

stewygriffin · 31-03-2017 08:51PM

Mr Sheen! wrote: »

This doesn't look too good !!

Holy ball bearings batman.:eek::pac::D

crv · 31-03-2017 09:11PM

stewygriffin wrote: »

Bought a headstock stand off Simon out in Cotters today,got a good deal too.Comes with 5 different pins to suit a variety of bikes.
Happy days.:)

The S1000rr nearly fell off the conventional front wheel stand yesterday,so decided to go for the headstock stand to prevent this from happening again.

Can I take your bike for a spin?

mamax · 31-03-2017 09:53PM

stewygriffin wrote: »

Bought a headstock stand off Simon out in Cotters today,got a good deal too.Comes with 5 different pins to suit a variety of bikes.
Happy days.:)

See them on ebay, how much in cotters ?

stewygriffin · 31-03-2017 10:53PM

mamax wrote: »

See them on ebay, how much in cotters ?

99 yoyos,got one that has a fully adjustable head and has 5 different pins.

Theres light flimsey ones and theres propper heavy dudty ones.
I went with the propper heavy one.
Dont want a cheap ass one with cheap ass pins failing on me and a bike on the ground in a heap.:eek::pac:

02-04-2017 03:11PM

More R&G goodies fitted to the K1300s. Drive shaft crash bung, handlebar Sliders and fork sliders and a fender extender. Also bought a SW Motech 25Ltr dry bag, not pictured. It seems like a handy bit of kit. I might invest in a tank bag as well. A full Akrapovic system is also on my shopping list, but not for a few months yet.

stewygriffin · 03-04-2017 07:25PM

You shoulld get it mapped with a full system installed.you will release another 10 hp and have big improvement in midrange too.

03-04-2017 11:58PM

stewygriffin wrote: »

You shoulld get it mapped with a full system installed.you will release another 10 hp and have big improvement in midrange too.

It could be Christmas before I get around to it, depends on how much cash I can put away, and if nothing else pops up in the meantime. I asked in Lee's about pricing just the titanium slip on akrapovic and it was coming in at £1400 from their supplier while the full stainless system with carbon end pipe was £1200.

stewygriffin · 04-04-2017 07:50AM

Deleted User wrote: »

It could be Christmas before I get around to it, depends on how much cash I can put away, and if nothing else pops up in the meantime. I asked in Lee's about pricing just the titanium slip on akrapovic and it was coming in at £1400 from their supplier while the full stainless system with carbon end pipe was £1200.

Shop on the internet. You will get a full system for less than that.

You have Akra,Austin Racing,Racefit,Arrow and LeoVince just to name a few.

I went with AR after taking off the Akra headers. Nice sound from the AR system.

D3V!L · 04-04-2017 11:25AM

I ordered a sh!t ton of stuff from Belfast HD there last week. Half it to turn my Street Glide into a full two up tourer and the other to have it as a single seater for when I'm on my own.

I got the first of many boxes there at the weekend. A lovely cross stitch seat.

stewygriffin · 04-04-2017 03:53PM

Got slagged a bit by the lads in Joe Duffy for riding in on the "Burgerman"....

All good fun though,this time they didnt hear me screaming down the M50 towards them.:pac::D

Oh and got a good deal on a BMW Motorrad 35 litre tailpack made for the S1000rr.
Happy days.:)

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