The "Today I did something to my bike" thread

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime · 02-06-2020 10:55AM

CJhaughey wrote: »

The last one I replaced was moulded on to the end of the cable.
Could you use a P clip to secure it to the hub?

Unfortunately not, a p clip is the wrong way around for it

I suspect it's actually a wrong cable, will get it checked before doing anymore

H_Lime · 02-06-2020 11:40PM

Gettin closer:pac:

Losing hrs getting finicky on details here n there. Fasteners, routing etc.

CJhaughey · 03-06-2020 10:57AM

Is that one of the German 320mm kits?

lennymc · 03-06-2020 01:32PM

that seat doesnt look to comfy

H_Lime · 03-06-2020 02:22PM

I'm laying a fibreglass seat base and a half inch foam over it right after I chop the subframe and wrap the header. Oh and knobblies Len I dig de knobblies. I'm also growing a beard as fast as I can too.

CJ, random factoid, me and japcati grew up very close to your name sakes homeplace in Dubberlin. Yep that's the HE kit as sold by Herr Hessler cept I cheaped out by twigging the caliper used was a lhs grimeca 4 potter (used on a gilera nordwest) which I bought cheap as NOS from Bob Wright in the UK. Paired up with a 13mm master, springs and revalve that's as good as most modern tackle up front. Be interested to see does she flex without additional bracing....I'm no racer type so should be sweet.
How goes yer works?

CJhaughey · 04-06-2020 07:59AM

H_Lime wrote: »

I'm laying a fibreglass seat base and a half inch foam over it right after I chop the subframe and wrap the header. Oh and knobblies Len I dig de knobblies. I'm also growing a beard as fast as I can too.

CJ, random factoid, me and japcati grew up very close to your name sakes homeplace in Dubberlin. Yep that's the HE kit as sold by Herr Hessler cept I cheaped out by twigging the caliper used was a lhs grimeca 4 potter (used on a gilera nordwest) which I bought cheap as NOS from Bob Wright in the UK. Paired up with a 13mm master, springs and revalve that's as good as most modern tackle up front. Be interested to see does she flex without additional bracing....I'm no racer type so should be sweet.
How goes yer works?

I have been co-opted into Garden works and for the sake of peace I have complied fully....for now.

I did something similar with the Dommie, but I cheaped out and got a local machinist to make the carrier, and used an EBC 320mm kit for a XR650L for the disc, Stock Brembo setup off an SLR650 so all from Honda 650 RFVC but different bikes.
Made a nice difference to the wooden Nissin's that came stock.
Brembo always were a lot sharper in feel.

I need to get a proper custom brake hose made up, just jerry rigged one off my RMX250S to fit but the hose is much too long.

H_Lime · 04-06-2020 09:01AM

CJhaughey wrote: »

I have been co-opted into Garden works and for the sake of peace I have complied fully....for now.

I did something similar with the Dommie, but I cheaped out and got a local machinist to make the carrier, and used an EBC 320mm kit for a XR650L for the disc, Stock Brembo setup off an SLR650 so all from Honda 650 RFVC but different bikes.
Made a nice difference to the wooden Nissin's that came stock.
Brembo always were a lot sharper in feel.

I need to get a proper custom brake hose made up, just jerry rigged one off my RMX250S to fit but the hose is much too long.

I've attempted an upsell on the "it's the natural meadow look, dermot gavin says it's in right now" but no dice:pac:

Singular the best mod to these type older bikes is a brake update. Wooden is a good descriptor, they're there but blunted and cannot be relied upon. I've done a rolling stoppie on my 90/90/21 up to a zafira that pulled out on me in mitchelstown maxol last summer. Try that on a stock big and you would be implanted in the side of it. Showis a pic of your set up.

https://www.helperformance.com/custom-braided-brake-lines
These are the guys I use for a custom line. Being able to specify banjo angle and rubber fitting grommets means you can make routing very neat indeed but I recommend measuring your length requirements with the fork topped out and bars to rhs lock.
Here's my custom order, had it in a coupe days. Of note, you can turn the end fittings to eliminate twist or routing bulge!

enrique66_35 · 04-06-2020 10:48AM

HEL lines are the shiz...totally transforms the feel of average brakes just sticking in HEL lines and new fluid.

H_Lime · 04-06-2020 11:06AM

enrique66_35 wrote: »

HEL lines are the shiz...totally transforms the feel of average brakes just sticking in HEL lines and new fluid.

The full flush and refill of fresh n bleed is the shiz lol but braided lines are the cherry on top;)

listermint · 04-06-2020 11:14AM

enrique66_35 wrote: »

HEL lines are the shiz...totally transforms the feel of average brakes just sticking in HEL lines and new fluid.

tbh, i dont notice the difference. If having to replace lines due to deterioration of old lines, then yes 100% upgrade to braided. But if people are out there looking to get some significant difference ripping out new rubber lines, then no i wouldn't bother my arse.

The difference would be negligible imo

H_Lime · 04-06-2020 11:24AM

listermint wrote: »

tbh, i dont notice the difference. If having to replace lines due to deterioration of old lines, then yes 100% upgrade to braided. But if people are out there looking to get some significant difference ripping out new rubber lines, then no i wouldn't bother my arse.

The difference would be negligible imo

Eeeeew this sounds like a wd40 as chain lube direction haha:pac::D If that's your finding from actual experience then fair dues and that's good for you.
Myself anytime I fit braided lines I'd say the majority of the improvement is felt from a complete flush of shagged old moisture laced fluid and a fresh bled refill.
Could I discern a new rubber hose fitted with fresh bled fluid versus braided line? I reckon I could yeah, initial bite tends to be better on braided as the tendency of the rubber line is to expand somewhat, whereas the ptfe inner is restrained by the tensioned metal braid which dramatically decreases that effect. YMMV as the more balanced might say hahaha;)

enrique66_35 · 04-06-2020 02:58PM

listermint wrote: »

tbh, i dont notice the difference. If having to replace lines due to deterioration of old lines, then yes 100% upgrade to braided. But if people are out there looking to get some significant difference ripping out new rubber lines, then no i wouldn't bother my arse.

The difference would be negligible imo

You're right the fresh fluid probably accounted for most of the change in feel but then the lines I replaced were 15 years old so about as effective as a bit of garden hose!

Hotblack Desiato · 04-06-2020 05:02PM

Nearly two months since I blew the fork seal on my SV1k, finally got around to ordering the bits last night :rolleyes:

The QuietMan · 04-06-2020 05:51PM

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

Nearly two months since I blew the fork seal on my SV1k, finally got around to ordering the bits last night :rolleyes:

I feel your pain. Had the forks on my blade done last month after it shat itself and dumped fork oil in my yard.

The QuietMan · 08-06-2020 08:32AM

Did an oil change over the weekend, bar the external condition of the filter I’d have gotten another year out of it :pac:

listermint · 08-06-2020 11:39AM

H_Lime wrote: »

Eeeeew this sounds like a wd40 as chain lube direction haha:pac::D If that's your finding from actual experience then fair dues and that's good for you.
Myself anytime I fit braided lines I'd say the majority of the improvement is felt from a complete flush of shagged old moisture laced fluid and a fresh bled refill.
Could I discern a new rubber hose fitted with fresh bled fluid versus braided line? I reckon I could yeah, initial bite tends to be better on braided as the tendency of the rubber line is to expand somewhat, whereas the ptfe inner is restrained by the tensioned metal braid which dramatically decreases that effect. YMMV as the more balanced might say hahaha;)

I'm fully versed in how they operate.

You completely missed by point and il disregard the wd40 jibe for the moment.

I've seen plenty of people expect braided lines to light their world on fire for braking. They won't. If your lines need changing then yes definitely do it. It your lines are new it's not worth it you won't notice.

blade1 · 08-06-2020 11:52AM

The QuietMan wrote: »

Did an oil change over the weekend, bar the external condition of the filter I’d have gotten another year out of it :pac:

Better to change it yearly anyway.

See that was easy wasn't it?

H_Lime · 08-06-2020 11:52AM

listermint wrote: »

I'm fully versed in how they operate.

You completely missed by point and il disregard the wd40 jibe for the moment.

I've seen plenty of people expect braided lines to light their world on fire for braking. They won't. If your lines need changing then yes definitely do it. It your lines are new it's not worth it you won't notice.

Wrong side of the bed lister?:):pac:
Sure this is the Internet, everyone's fully versed in everything!
"But if people are out there looking to get some significant difference ripping out new rubber lines, then no i wouldn't bother my arse"
My point addressed this. I reckon it could be noticed, tbh dont really give a flying one either way but always willing to listen/learn to a rational explanation of real first hand experience.

Ps when I should expect problems re the wd "jibe"? high noon? :eek::pac:

The QuietMan · 08-06-2020 07:52PM

blade1 wrote: »

Better to change it yearly anyway.

See that was easy wasn't it?

Yeah I agree. The real challenge begins later this week. Service a busa I’ve only ridden once :pac:

By the way look over in the motors chat forum, I did the wife’s car in the stages verbthe last few days.

Cars aren’t a problem

blade1 · 08-06-2020 08:10PM

The QuietMan wrote: »

Yeah I agree. The real challenge begins later this week. Service a busa I’ve only ridden once :pac:

By the way look over in the motors chat forum, I did the wife’s car in the stages verbthe last few days.

Cars aren’t a problem

:eek: :pac:

listermint · 08-06-2020 09:16PM

H_Lime wrote: »

Wrong side of the bed lister?:):pac:
Sure this is the Internet, everyone's fully versed in everything!
"But if people are out there looking to get some significant difference ripping out new rubber lines, then no i wouldn't bother my arse"
My point addressed this. I reckon it could be noticed, tbh dont really give a flying one either way but always willing to listen/learn to a rational explanation of real first hand experience.

Ps when I should expect problems re the wd "jibe"? high noon? :eek::pac:

Dawn.

H_Lime · 09-06-2020 02:59PM

listermint wrote: »

Dawn.

Handbags or slaps with wet fish? :pac:
So what you up to at yer own bike at the mo Lister?

The QuietMan · 09-06-2020 05:19PM

blade1 wrote: »

:eek: :pac:

Hey hey

The QuietMan · 09-06-2020 05:19PM

Before

After

KildareMan · 10-06-2020 10:16AM

The QuietMan wrote: »

Before

After

I can hear James May shouting in the background ~" Standard "

I like it though.

The QuietMan · 10-06-2020 10:24AM

KildareMan wrote: »

I can hear James May shouting in the background ~" Standard "

I like it though.

Opinion seems split on Facebook, one guy saying would I tint the windscreen of my car.

To clean up and tint the original would have cost more than the double bubble screen, so I said I’d try it as I have one already on my busa.

KildareMan · 10-06-2020 10:26AM

Typical facebook warriors. Screen on a bike is generally not looked through and personally I think the double bubble suits the blade really well.

Banana Republic. · 10-06-2020 10:31AM

KildareMan wrote: »

I can hear James May shouting in the background ~" Standard "

I like it though.

I think the Black with the Red really pops so good job

bladespin · 10-06-2020 11:04AM

The QuietMan wrote: »

Opinion seems split on Facebook, one guy saying would I tint the windscreen of my car.

Moronic quote of the day goes to....

The QuietMan · 10-06-2020 11:15AM

bladespin wrote: »

Moronic quote of the day goes to....

I agree, here’s the infamous comment

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