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The "Today I did something to my bike" thread

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  • #4202
    blade1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,045 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    H_Lime wrote: »
    You know the score with oem slave, carry a small bottle of fluid, hose and the two spanners!! It will sh1t the bed:eek:
    Vmtek for the service?
    Build a big hairy arsed block shed yourself man and put in a small sauna! Everyone needs a sauna in their shed:pac:

    What do u reckon costwise vmtek would be for front and rear?
    My gen1s are putting my gen2 to shame suspension wise.

    I almost bought an sb6r one time.
    Had a loan of it.
    Bike is still in my area.
    Nice bike.
    About the same weight as a fireblade with the gsxr1100 engine.

    But it's sb6 in particular you want?
    Also there's bimota db (cant remember which one) in the area.
    Limited edition (150 made)

    Was thinking a wooden shed.
    Concrete base.
    I'd trust my timber work more than my non existent block laying skills.


    Oh, I also know where there's a mill for sale.
    Don't know much about them but it looked like a serious bit of kit.


  • #4203
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 34,314 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    Swapped out the old shock for new YSS one. Can't tell if it's any different from looking at it. Looks nice though and sat on it springing up and down.


  • #4204
    H_Lime
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,067 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    listermint wrote: »
    Swapped out the old shock for new YSS one. Can't tell if it's any different from looking at it. Looks nice though and sat on it springing up and down.
    Jaysus, you don't hang about! :eek::D


  • #4205
    Hotblack Desiato
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 39,891 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    Planning to whip the forks out and have a look on Sunday

    It says you need a special tool to seat the new fork seals, IIRC tapping them in with a vertically split length of 2" Wavin will do the job?

    Also there is supposed to be a special tool to unscrew the damper rod. I did this job years ago on a GPz900R, wish I'd taken photos! but I improvised with a plug wrench, a socket on the end of that and a couple of 1/2" extensions. Cheapest price I've seen so far for the official Suzuki tool is $71+shipping and no doubt taxes, there must be a spurioius knock-off for what is a common job?

    The front axle has an internal large diameter hex so unless I strike it lucky in the old toolbox I'll need to buy a special tool just to get the wheel off :rolleyes: Wemoto do a knock-off cheap enough.

    I'm partial to your abracadabra
    I'm raptured by the joy of it all



  • #4206
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 34,314 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    H_Lime wrote: »
    Jaysus, you don't hang about! :eek::D

    Sure why wait . It's too shiney to just be sad in the box :)


    Arrived yesterday DPD. I was surprised too


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  • #4207
    H_Lime
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,067 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    listermint wrote: »
    Sure why wait . It's too shiney to just be sad in the box :)


    Arrived yesterday DPD. I was surprised too
    Always cool to get the shiny bits quickly:) As yer in there strip n grease the linkage?
    Is she sat higher with it?


  • #4208
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 34,314 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    Hotblack Desiato wrote: »
    Planning to whip the forks out and have a look on Sunday

    It says you need a special tool to seat the new fork seals, IIRC tapping them in with a vertically split length of 2" Wavin will do the job?

    Also there is supposed to be a special tool to unscrew the damper rod. I did this job years ago on a GPz900R, wish I'd taken photos! but I improvised with a plug wrench, a socket on the end of that and a couple of 1/2" extensions. Cheapest price I've seen so far for the official Suzuki tool is $71+shipping and no doubt taxes, there must be a spurioius knock-off for what is a common job?

    The front axle has an internal large diameter hex so unless I strike it lucky in the old toolbox I'll need to buy a special tool just to get the wheel off :rolleyes: Wemoto do a knock-off cheap enough.

    If your driving a DL you'll need a 10mm socket for the two side bolts each side. And same socket or spanner for the top bolts at top front of fork frame.

    You'll need to remove the brakes first though.

    For the fork damper rod you need an Allen key the size escapes me at the moment but if you have a socket set with the slightly longer Allen key heads you should have it in there. Put that head on the end of a quarter inch socket and it will shift.

    Top tip and what I do everytime is open the damping rod first. Only slightly so you take the back out of it . Do this on the bike it's much easier than faffing later.

    So damping rod bolt loosen
    Brakes.
    Wheel bolt
    Front wheel fairing.
    Then fork clamp bolts side
    Fork bolts top.


    Drop out. Size and layout the tools first. Careful wheel fairing bolts can be a prick. I had to use a hammer driver to shift them first time out.


  • #4209
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 34,314 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    H_Lime wrote: »
    Always cool to get the shiny bits quickly:) As yer in there strip n grease the linkage?
    Is she sat higher with it?

    Appears to be sat higher definitely. Not a huge amount could be 10mm


    Greased and stripped too. Upper linkage bolt was a white to pop out. Combination of raising bike up and down to make sure load was shifted. Lucky have a bike lift and rear wheel support too.


  • #4210
    H_Lime
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,067 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    Sometimes the bottom bolt can spin the damper and not come undone. With the fork inverted and leaning on it with your weight best you can whiz the bottom bolt with a leccy or air impact.....or......buy or make the castellated holding tool:)


  • #4211
    H_Lime
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,067 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    listermint wrote: »
    Appears to be sat higher definitely. Not a huge amount could be 10mm


    Greased and stripped too. Upper linkage bolt was a white to pop out. Combination of raising bike up and down to make sure load was shifted. Lucky have a bike lift and rear wheel support too.

    Should be nice and crisp to turn in:pac:


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  • #4212
    Hotblack Desiato
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 39,891 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    listermint wrote: »
    If your driving a DL you'll need a 10mm socket for the two side bolts each side.

    It's an SV1000S, they came with an early-00s GSX-R 600 (pre-USD) front end.

    I'm partial to your abracadabra
    I'm raptured by the joy of it all



  • #4213
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,721 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    not quite today, but I took none of the former and turned it into one of the latter :

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #4214
    H_Lime
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,067 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    galwaytt wrote: »
    not quite today, but I took none of the former and turned it into one of the latter :
    That's brill. Tell us what you did.


  • #4215
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,721 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    H_Lime wrote: »
    That's brill. Tell us what you did.

    all small stuff really : the decals are supplied as a kit so I didn't need to do anything there.

    I make the special rear tray, rear light bar, special front brackets, source & fit all the lights, wire them all up to separate handlebar switches.

    Add a new earth post for all the attendant stuff to be added yet - having a rake of ring terminals added on to the battery bugs me tbh. Make a proper loom for all wiring. I try to make it OEM looking.or as close as....

    Hardware wise, modify the 'central locking', fit special catches (OEM are too fragile for constant use) , on this bike fit the enlarged pannier lids,

    Handlebar risers and quick release fuel cap.

    Then add a (external, waterproof) floating charger, adding a hanging loop.to it so.you hang it off the handlears so keeping off the ground - not all our riders get to park it indoors.

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #4216
    H_Lime
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,067 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    galwaytt wrote: »
    all small stuff really : the decals are supplied as a kit so I didn't need to do anything there.

    I make the special rear tray, rear light bar, special front brackets, source & fit all the lights, wire them all up to separate handlebar switches.

    Add a new earth post for all the attendant stuff to be added yet - having a rake of ring terminals added on to the battery bugs me tbh. Make a proper loom for all wiring. I try to make it OEM looking.or as close as....

    Hardware wise, modify the 'central locking', fit special catches (OEM are too fragile for constant use) , on this bike fit the enlarged pannier lids,

    Handlebar risers and quick release fuel cap.

    Then add a (external, waterproof) floating charger, adding a hanging loop.to it so.you hang it off the handlears so keeping off the ground - not all our riders get to park it indoors.

    Sounds involved enough and not something that could be done in a day I'd imagine.
    So you make these brackets in bulk or in multiples and are they yer design? Does the bike have to pass some kinda official assessment of some kind?
    How does the stock stator handle all the ancillary bits? Stuff being led these days helps but it must be close to capacity? What rr is she running?
    Inarestin stuff my man:)


  • #4217
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,721 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    H_Lime wrote: »
    Sounds involved enough and not something that could be done in a day I'd imagine.
    So you make these brackets in bulk or in multiples and are they yer design? Does the bike have to pass some kinda official assessment of some kind?
    How does the stock stator handle all the ancillary bits? Stuff being led these days helps but it must be close to capacity? What rr is she running?
    Inarestin stuff my man:)

    Def not done in a day.

    I usually batch make the parts - there's always another bike to be done somewhere down the line. Alloy is proper anodised & 2-pack painted. Front brackets etc all 1.5mm stainless.

    OEM r/r - as you say LED draw is miniscule : less than 2A. LED are a godsend, but I only use professional stuff as spec for police etc - not Chinese stuff. Whelen etc.

    No requirement for an official test, but bikes are serviced by a formal bike mechanic professionally, so all has to pass his muster.

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #4218
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,721 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    ...example of front brackets : they're handed, and odd as hell: there's barely a flat surface on an NT and I need the lights to be perpendicular and level.

    The lenses on professional LED light heads are designed to be mounted in a particular plane: usually vertical or horizontal lights have different lenses. Like your TV they have a unique viewing angle.

    If you see lots of cheapie ones they are bright about 2 ft away......you need them sharp at 100m.....

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #4219
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 279 ✭✭The QuietMan


    Before

    63-CE9-D52-A892-41-E9-B35-B-7-EFF6-CDCAD5-D.jpg

    After

    FE5-DCE81-5-FBD-49-C8-BDD6-B2-B4-EAC882-E4.jpg


  • #4220
    blade1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,045 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    The QuietMan wrote: »
    Before

    63-CE9-D52-A892-41-E9-B35-B-7-EFF6-CDCAD5-D.jpg

    After

    FE5-DCE81-5-FBD-49-C8-BDD6-B2-B4-EAC882-E4.jpg

    Nice looking bike :)


  • #4221
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 279 ✭✭The QuietMan


    blade1 wrote: »
    Nice looking bike :)

    Thank you :) i'll be eternally grateful :D


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  • #4222
    blade1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,045 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    The QuietMan wrote: »
    Thank you :) i'll be eternally grateful :D

    No need,it does look well though.
    Was never a fan of the usual gen 1busa colour schemes but I like that one a lot.
    Suits it really well.


  • #4223
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 279 ✭✭The QuietMan


    blade1 wrote: »
    No need,it does look well though.
    Was never a fan of the usual gen 1busa colour schemes but I like that one a lot.
    Suits it really well.

    It definitely does. I did have the chance to get a 05 busa with the blue/silver colour scheme but i didn't like it at all, Mick himself was after one of those as he likes that colour.

    I'll have to drag race you down the bypass some day :pac::pac::pac:

    (I'm joking of course :D)

    The only fault on that bike is it's not a Cork reg :P


  • #4224
    cantdecide
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,363 ✭✭✭✭cantdecide


    Refreshing a crusty and crispy old Fazer. It's a 99 600 that lived outdoors for years unridden. It ended up on its side at one stage with its fairings smashed up. It's actually low mileage and I think it's going to come together nicely.

    Just started to rub the frame down today.

    509874.JPG


  • #4225
    H_Lime
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,067 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    cantdecide wrote: »
    Refreshing a crusty and crispy old Fazer. It's a 99 600 that lived outdoors for years unridden. It ended up on its side at one stage with its fairings smashed up. It's actually low mileage and I think it's going to come together nicely.

    Just started to rub the frame down today.

    509874.JPG

    Quiet man here put up a link to your bike vid. Anxiously awaiting the next instalment:)
    Will you weld up the hole in the subframe lower rail?
    Great to see an Irish project like this on YouTube. I have a bike in a similar stage of rebuild on a bench just like yours at the mo but unfortunately I have a face for radio and voice for silent movies so just pics and waffle on here from me.


  • #4226
    lennymc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,387 ✭✭✭lennymc


    H_Lime wrote: »
    I have a face for radio and voice for silent movies

    I can vouch for this


  • #4227
    bladespin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,496 ✭✭✭bladespin


    In a fit of lockdown fever I decided to change the head bearings in the blade last weekend (I had the aprts for a while but kept putting it off), pretty straightforward tbh, that and a full service within a day, now what's next?????

    IMG-1998.jpg

    IMG-1999.jpg
    Untitled Image

    MasteryDarts Ireland - Master your game!



  • #4228
    H_Lime
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,067 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    bladespin wrote: »
    In a fit of lockdown fever I decided to change the head bearings in the blade last weekend (I had the aprts for a while but kept putting it off), pretty straightforward tbh, that and a full service within a day, now what's next?????

    IMG-1998.jpg

    IMG-1999.jpg
    Nice work!
    Swinger and linkage bearings if yer thirsty for more?


  • #4229
    H_Lime
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,067 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    lennymc wrote: »
    I can vouch for this

    Im a diamond in the rough:D


  • #4230
    cantdecide
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,363 ✭✭✭✭cantdecide


    H_Lime wrote: »
    Quiet man here put up a link to your bike vid. Anxiously awaiting the next instalment:)

    Fair play to yis!!
    H_Lime wrote: »
    Will you weld up the hole in the subframe lower rail?

    I can't weld myself (yet!!) so it's difficult to arrange things given the way of the world at the moment but there's plenty else to get on with for now. I'll carry on with as much frame prep as I can in the meantime :cool:


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  • #4231
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 279 ✭✭The QuietMan


    cantdecide wrote: »
    Fair play to yis!!



    I can't weld myself (yet!!) so it's difficult to arrange things given the way of the world at the moment but there's plenty else to get on with for now. I'll carry on with as much frame prep as I can in the meantime :cool:

    Did welding in FAS (Remember them?:pac:) 20 years ago, you'd pick it up quick enough, i wish i was as gifted as you guys with this stuff, looking forward to the next installment.


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