The "Today I did something to my bike" thread

TeaBagMania · 16-04-2017 12:56AM

Installed HD visors on the aux and head light's
BMW is on the charger

mamax · 16-04-2017 10:22AM

Sold the TDM yesterday as I haven't used it in ages so back down to one bike, will def keep the blade

blade1 · 16-04-2017 10:25AM

mamax wrote: »

Sold the TDM yesterday as I haven't used it in ages so back down to one bike, will def keep the blade

That colour scheme needs those white wheels!
Makes a huge difference imo!;)

mamax · 16-04-2017 10:48AM

blade1 wrote: »

That colour scheme needs those white wheels!
Makes a huge difference imo!;)

Agreed

I like riding this bike much more than anything I've had in a long time
I've sold 3 bikes in the last while but I can't see myself selling this, on the lookout now for a project bike or maybe time again to pick up something for some offroad fun

Hotblack Desiato · 16-04-2017 12:45PM

Wossack wrote: »

All still good with this? Im planning on picking one up myself in the near future

what bike did it go on? looks like the same product number (from the pic) will go on a street triple also

Sorry for delay in replying haven't looked up this thread in a while.

Sprint ST 955 and yeah all good, make sure you get the one with the aluminium adaptor plate as this meant I had no drilling or anything to make it fit, and it was much easier to fit the adaptor plate and then fit the R/R to it instead of trying to fit the R/R in one go. The space to work in is very restricted, jammed in between the frame and rear shock mount and you have to work by feel (stop sniggering at the back there)

I got one with an extra long lead as I wasn't sure which one to get, didn't need that in the end but just tucked the 'spare' wiring out of the way and it's no problem.

The R/R I bought has much larger connectors for the alternator which is good (the OEM ones are too small) and connects straight to the battery terminals with O-ring tags. Again eliminates an OEM connector which is undersized and a potential source of problems. It has its own inline 30A fuse on the battery output.

You have to cut off the original alternator plug and crimp on the new connectors, and ideally solder them as well, but you will definitely need either a soldering iron or a crimping tool.

On the original R/R I used to trickle charge the bike every couple of weeks, it would gradually lose charge when ridden in town especially in winter with heated grips on etc. Bike has better charging voltage at idle now and the voltage regulation of the output is very good i.e. it hits 14.3V at quite low revs and stays there rock solid throughout the rev range. I expect to not bother trickle charging the bike much in future.

listermint · 16-04-2017 01:21PM

Yesterday did a full service on the bike. Replaced Oil filters and plugs and replaced all of the coolant too.

Had the bike in for service before and was told they used Motul on it, but you can never be sure. I put Motul in it yesterday and the bike is like brand new. The gear changes are much smoother and responsive. Its driving better than ever.

TeaBagMania · 16-04-2017 01:33PM

mamax wrote: »

Sold the TDM yesterday as I haven't used it in ages so back down to one bike, will def keep the blade

Absolutely beautiful bike, cheers

Wonda-Boy · 16-04-2017 01:42PM

listermint wrote: »

Yesterday did a full service on the bike. Replaced Oil filters and plugs and replaced all of the coolant too.

Had the bike in for service before and was told they used Motul on it, but you can never be sure. I put Motul in it yesterday and the bike is like brand new. The gear changes are much smoother and responsive. Its driving better than ever.

I really like Motul oil too, and have used yamalube, castrol and silkolene all in the past but personally find the Motul oil really good.

And I love the smell of it for some reason its smells like caramel!!!!

listermint · 16-04-2017 06:02PM

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

I really like Motul oil too, and have used yamalube, castrol and silkolene all in the past but personally find the Motul oil really good.

And I love the smell of it for some reason its smells like caramel!!!!

Makes you wonder if it was ever put in at the service. It feels like a no. It never ran as clean as today.

Wonda-Boy · 16-04-2017 07:53PM

Only way to know is to service her yourself......OHHHH MATRON!!!

Wossack · 16-04-2017 08:29PM

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

Sorry for delay in replying haven't looked up this thread in a while.

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On the original R/R I used to trickle charge the bike every couple of weeks, it would gradually lose charge when ridden in town especially in winter with heated grips on etc. Bike has better charging voltage at idle now and the voltage regulation of the output is very good i.e. it hits 14.3V at quite low revs and stays there rock solid throughout the rev range. I expect to not bother trickle charging the bike much in future.

All good man, thanks for getting back - sounds great!

johnmolly92 · 18-04-2017 06:26PM

Threw new EBC front discs on the SV over the weekend.

The old rivets were rusted to bits, you can see the movement in them from the pic. Massive shudders coming up the bars when braking!

D3V!L · 20-04-2017 11:29AM

I've got a Suzuki Swift crammed to the gills winging its way from Belfast Harley with loads of lovely presents for me !! Its going to be a busy weekend

stewygriffin · 20-04-2017 12:04PM

Did a trackday on the R1 and got me knee down.
Also rode the S1000rr over to BSB in Brands Hatch there at the weekend.
Epic race weekend.

D3V!L · 24-04-2017 08:23AM

I got this lot on Friday and started installing it on my bike. All going well so far apart from a sheared bolt because Harley listed the torque settings wrong on one leaflet and right on another

TeaBagMania · 24-04-2017 02:14PM

Holy Jeez that's a pile of parts, nice

D3V!L · 24-04-2017 03:22PM

TeaBagMania wrote: »

Holy Jeez that's a pile of parts, nice

And there's a couple of boxes missing from that pile too

I could have bought another bike for the money i spent

zubair · 24-04-2017 09:57PM

Stuck a halfords low tone horn on the bike. Stock one was dying and was mad quiet. Am impressed with the volume of the halfords one, definitely will get noticed.

Skill Magill · 24-04-2017 10:07PM

zubair wrote: »

Stuck a halfords low tone horn on the bike. Stock one was dying and was mad quiet. Am impressed with the volume of the halfords one, definitely will get noticed.

Same prob, megabikes ordered me one of these about a year ago :

If you're gonna have a horn you may well have a big one

CJhaughey · 25-04-2017 05:53AM

Skill Magill wrote: »

If you're gonna have a horn you may well have a big one

No good having a big horn if you don't use it often and effectively.:pac:

Wonda-Boy · 25-04-2017 09:44AM

Skill Magill wrote: »

Same prob, megabikes ordered me one of these about a year ago :

If you're gonna have a horn you may well have a big one

Would you believe I have 2 of these on order for myself and a mate....will let you know how we get on with them.

Richard tea · 25-04-2017 11:40AM

33k done on the NC now. Oil and filter change and spark plugs. Seen some mentioning the Motul oil so I said Ill give it a blast.

Im not sure about the spark plugs. I ordered NGK laser iridium plugs. But they look no different from the original plugs. Is this the case or have I been scammed buy the seller on Ebay?

Wonda-Boy · 25-04-2017 12:12PM

Joe,

The plugs are usually identical, the main difference between the two is the material used in the "tip" of the plug. Normal plugs are usually made of copper but the more expensive iridium ones are made obviously of iridium or platinum.

They (iridium)are used for the longevity as the material lasts longer then copper. TBH I was going to get them a few times for different services but different mechanics I spoke to dont like them as they are less conductive then copper and cannot be gapped if tip is off etc. And they are alot more expensive too.

But in theory should last you alot longer then normal plugs, if you find that the bike is not starting aswell on colder mornings its the new plugs.

CJhaughey · 25-04-2017 12:22PM

I like Motul 5100, good oil and it smells nice as well!
How are you finding the NC economy wise?

Richard tea · 25-04-2017 12:35PM

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Joe,

The plugs are usually identical, the main difference between the two is the material used in the "tip" of the plug. Normal plugs are usually made of copper but the more expensive iridium ones are made obviously of iridium or platinum.

They (iridium)are used for the longevity as the material lasts longer then copper. TBH I was going to get them a few times for different services but different mechanics I spoke to dont like them as they are less conductive then copper and cannot be gapped if tip is off etc. And they are alot more expensive too.

But in theory should last you alot longer then normal plugs, if you find that the bike is not starting aswell on colder mornings its the new plugs.

Thanks Gary. Ill keep my eye on how she starts and runs.

Richard tea · 25-04-2017 12:49PM

CJhaughey wrote: »

I like Motul 5100, good oil and it smells nice as well!
How are you finding the NC economy wise?

The Motul is definitely a different colour to the castrol I normally use.
Absolutely great economy wise. I could be achieving 80+ mpg if I had patience:P

There is 2mm left on the rear tyre so that will be getting changed soon. I have the new replacement sitting in the shed ready to go.
Im going to service the rear caliper soon and also re grease shock\swingarm linkage soon also

Hotblack Desiato · 25-04-2017 07:27PM

Those were iridium plugs in there already. Much finer tip on the centre electrode than standard plugs.

Richard tea · 25-04-2017 08:55PM

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

Those were iridium plugs in there already. Much finer tip on the centre electrode than standard plugs.

Ah balls. I'll keep the old ones as spares so

CJhaughey · 26-04-2017 05:53AM

Richard tea wrote: »

Ah balls. I'll keep the old ones as spares so

What was the part number on the side of the old plugs?

Richard tea · 26-04-2017 03:19PM

Finally got around to changing the oil and filter on the cbrxx. I'll change the coolant tomorrow. First time to remove failings from a bike. Bit of a pain so I'll get as much done as I can whilst they are off, (acf50) into the nooks crannies.

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