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The "Today I did something to my bike" thread

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,537 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    The wasp for the F650gs! :D

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,260 ✭✭✭goblin59


    blade1 wrote: »
    The wasp for the F650gs! :D

    Screenshot-20201017-124156.png


    i have been looking at that one xD

    looks quite comfy!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 657 ✭✭✭flashinthepan


    That topsellerie have some nice seats alright I was looking at maybe getting one for the V pricey but nice
    I would have to go for the lowered one as the V is a tall bike and I just fitted the Lust lowering link to give me an extra 1 1/2" on the ground

    The deposit is hefty also while they wait for the old seat to be returned
    but nice looking seat

    Could you bodge one together with their seat covers and a stapler or would it look crap


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,874 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    Could you bodge one together with their seat covers and a stapler or would it look crap
    Not easy to get perfect!! :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 657 ✭✭✭flashinthepan


    Today's job on the V was the front sprocket
    It did not put up any resistance though straight forward but manky with oil and muck
    But I needed to re-tension the chain after the lowering link anyway so it seemed a good time to do it as I bought it a few weeks ago

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 657 ✭✭✭flashinthepan


    H_Lime wrote: »
    Not easy to get perfect!! :)

    I was thinking of trying to get a seat from scrap bike and tinkering / try get it lower shave the foam with a carving knife and the cover was about €80 i think


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,260 ✭✭✭goblin59


    That topsellerie have some nice seats alright I was looking at maybe getting one for the V pricey but nice
    I would have to go for the lowered one as the V is a tall bike and I just fitted the Lust lowering link to give me an extra 1 1/2" on the ground

    The deposit is hefty also while they wait for the old seat to be returned
    but nice looking seat

    Could you bodge one together with their seat covers and a stapler or would it look crap


    Dad was saying to check out the seat concepts. He has one on a DR650 so i must have a go on that.
    he has the bike quite tall though

    I have the Sargent up for sale though on adverts now.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,874 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    Today's job on the V was the front sprocket
    It did not put up any resistance though straight forward but manky with oil and muck
    But I needed to re-tension the chain after the lowering link anyway so it seemed a good time to do it as I bought it a few weeks ago

    529874.jpg
    Was there any slop between the new sprocket and splines on the output shaft? The receiving splines on the old sprocket tell a story.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,446 ✭✭✭LollipopJimmy


    After learning too late that one should not use applegreen petrol I got my bike into the shed. I'm not normally one for jumping to conclusions or blaming bad fuel, however it was the smell when I opened the tank that gave it away.

    Stripped it down a good bit. There are other jobs that need doing. Pulled the plugs. Which had less than 500 miles on them and they were black and soaked now given she was obviously all over the shop. Have them cleaned up now and will do a bit of tidying on her over a few evenings this week


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,168 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    Never had problems with Apple green myself


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,446 ✭✭✭LollipopJimmy


    listermint wrote: »
    Never had problems with Apple green myself

    Would never have thought it bad myself but some are franchise and my OH who used to work for them years ago gave out to me for being thick enough to buy fuel there


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,446 ✭✭✭LollipopJimmy


    Bike as she sits now (well trumpets covered obvs) and a plug


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,953 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    Today's job on the V was the front sprocket
    It did not put up any resistance though straight forward but manky with oil and muck
    But I needed to re-tension the chain after the lowering link anyway so it seemed a good time to do it as I bought it a few weeks ago

    An old chain will wear out a new sprocket quickly

    In Cavan there was a great fire / Judge McCarthy was sent to inquire / It would be a shame / If the nuns were to blame / So it had to be caused by a wire.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,953 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    Plugs on the CBR can be changed by just removing the access panels on each side...

    In Cavan there was a great fire / Judge McCarthy was sent to inquire / It would be a shame / If the nuns were to blame / So it had to be caused by a wire.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,446 ✭✭✭LollipopJimmy


    Plugs on the CBR can be changed by just removing the access panels on each side...

    I know, I've other jobs to do too so thats why I took her down


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,446 ✭✭✭LollipopJimmy


    As she sits now - well trumpets covered again. A lot of the fairing bolts were in tatters with a few needing to be drilled out and the impact screwdriver to get others out. Somebody put coloured bolts into it at some stage of its life and bought the cheapest crap they could find. Anyway, new stainless bolts on the way.

    I've also discovered she has a Delkevic header, might get a Delkevic end can to match


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,465 ✭✭✭✭cantdecide


    Got the SV more or less finished. Lots of little jobs and some bigger jobs done...





  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 873 ✭✭✭spiggotpaddy


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    Into the shed to give a little polish while it's raining. Mr sheene got carried away again. Ah well odd balls bearings in the post.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 657 ✭✭✭flashinthepan


    H_Lime wrote: »
    Was there any slop between the new sprocket and splines on the output shaft? The receiving splines on the old sprocket tell a story.
    No funny enough seemed tight enough considering the old ones look like vampires teeth :-)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 657 ✭✭✭flashinthepan


    An old chain will wear out a new sprocket quickly

    I changed the chain a few weeks back as there were some stiff links
    I then discovered the nut that holds the sprocket was loose
    I tightened it up as it nearly came off in my hand
    Ordered a new front sprocket and a lowering link and after putting the lowering link on I had heard that the chain would be a bit tighter so I changed the front sprocket and tensioned the chain

    Although after H_lime asked if there was any slop on output shaft
    I had thought it felt ok but went and looked at the photos I took there is actually a good bit of wear on the output shaft now that I have my glasses on :-( I tightened it up well and went for a spin and it feels grand
    I will have to keep a good eye on it


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 657 ✭✭✭flashinthepan


    20201020-163240.jpg

    Into the shed to give a little polish while it's raining. Mr sheene got carried away again. Ah well odd balls bearings in the post.
    Wow thats what you call a deep clean :-)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,446 ✭✭✭LollipopJimmy


    Small but satisfying job. Bought a can of high temp paint, not a fab job but grand


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,572 ✭✭✭Skill Magill


    Small but satisfying job



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 657 ✭✭✭flashinthepan


    H_Lime wrote: »
    Was there any slop between the new sprocket and splines on the output shaft? The receiving splines on the old sprocket tell a story.
    I put my glasses on and had a look at the photo I took when I was doing it and a story is right :-(

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    Ouch


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 873 ✭✭✭spiggotpaddy


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    Drifting out a steering bearing cup and this fella drops between my feet. Took a long time to find a home for it. Stop end cap from the fairing rack.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,874 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    I put my glasses on and had a look at the photo I took when I was doing it and a story is right :-(

    530085.jpg

    Ouch

    What's the bike, the mileage and what kinda money does it stand you? Is it used for pleasure or commuting?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,446 ✭✭✭LollipopJimmy


    Not much done...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 657 ✭✭✭flashinthepan


    H_Lime wrote: »
    What's the bike, the mileage and what kinda money does it stand you? Is it used for pleasure or commuting?
    2008 Kawasaki Versys 650 with 43000 mls used only for pleasure at the mo

    Apparently the Gearbox is a cassette type and can be removed without taking the engine out
    Seen them on ebay for about £150


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,874 ✭✭✭H_Lime


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    2008 Kawasaki Versys 650 with 43000 mls used only for pleasure at the mo

    Apparently the Gearbox is a cassette type and can be removed without taking the engine out
    Seen them on ebay for about £150
    If that's the case your haunted, should be quite doable.
    Fit a decent quality sprocket once it's fixed and tighten it to spec.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 416 ✭✭scudster


    H_Lime wrote: »
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    If that's the case your haunted, should be quite doable.
    Fit a decent quality sprocket once it's fixed and tighten it to spec.

    And add some grease to the splines when fitting to reduce future wear and corrosion ðŸ‘


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    scudster wrote: »
    And add some grease to the splines when fitting to reduce future wear and corrosion ðŸ‘

    Personally I wouldn't apply lubricant, that will make the problem worse IMO.
    Correct torque on the sprocket fixing nut is the best method, if you still think there is a problem getting it tightened to spec then use some spline retaining compound like Loctite 660 but there are others, it is gap filling and really makes the sprocket fit tightly to the countershaft splines.
    Preventing movement is better than lubricating the splines for this reason, if you do go down the road of lubing splines then using a proper Molybdenum paste is best for preventing fretting wear.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,953 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    Yeah splines should only be lubricated where there is supposed to be movement along the shaft, e.g. shaft drive

    Had a gearbox shaft fail in that way on a GS500, there was by design no nut holding on the engine sprocket just a circlip, wtf were they thinking :mad:

    Better not to engage a gear to hold the sprocket while tightening, reports on some bikes of gear teeth shearing off :eek: safer to stick it in neutral and get somebody to stand on the rear brake, or put a plank of wood through the wheel under the swingarm.

    In Cavan there was a great fire / Judge McCarthy was sent to inquire / It would be a shame / If the nuns were to blame / So it had to be caused by a wire.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 657 ✭✭✭flashinthepan


    The sprocket felt tight enough when I put it back on did not feel sloppy considering the wear on the shaft
    Got the wife to stomp on the brakes and tightened it up
    No Grease or oil

    No immediate plans to swap out the gearbox cartridge yet I will see how it goes and check it next weekend and make sure it has not come loose

    Thanks for all the replies :-)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,168 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    can hardly drive on it like that though ?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 873 ✭✭✭spiggotpaddy


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    May as well give it a fresh drop seems the the front end is off.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 657 ✭✭✭flashinthepan


    listermint wrote: »
    can hardly drive on it like that though ?

    :-) Case of having to
    With Christmas coming I don't have have the cash to chuck in a replacement gearbox
    So I will check it every week to make sure its still tight
    J


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 657 ✭✭✭flashinthepan


    Went to the filling station to get some petrol tonight

    Just had the summer gloves on my poor little fingers were freezin

    I do admit I might have broke the 5km limit though
    after 1.5 hrs I got back and thought A pair of heated grips would be nice if the family wanted to get me something for Christmas :-)


    So Question is that if the handlebars are 22mm and the plastic of the throttle is 25mm
    What size heated grips does one hint at
    Are the ones said for 22mm bars big enough to go over the 25mm white plastic thingy of the throttle ?

    Thanks
    J


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,843 ✭✭✭dmigsy


    Went to the filling station to get some petrol tonight

    Just had the summer gloves on my poor little fingers were freezin

    I do admit I might have broke the 5km limit though
    after 1.5 hrs I got back and thought A pair of heated grips would be nice if the family wanted to get me something for Christmas :-)


    So Question is that if the handlebars are 22mm and the plastic of the throttle is 25mm
    What size heated grips does one hint at
    Are the ones said for 22mm bars big enough to go over the 25mm white plastic thingy of the throttle ?

    Thanks
    J

    Yeah, they've thought of that! The left side is 22mm and throttle side diameter is wider at 25mm. There are a few different ones that Oxford do - sports, touring, cruiser etc

    I got these ones https://www.thevisorshop.com/en/ie/Oxford-Hot-Grips-Premium-Sports-Heated-Grips/m-22506.aspx?PartnerID=16&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Ireland&gclid=Cj0KCQjw28T8BRDbARIsAEOMBcwPSnpd_xjzJ1w9G6f1b-yZHMT22dR-nlDHoZRyBl7P9SN-kt8EM-MaAtDpEALw_wcB


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,874 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    :-) Case of having to
    With Christmas coming I don't have have the cash to chuck in a replacement gearbox
    So I will check it every week to make sure its still tight
    J
    If it's not slipping yet and you're planning on a replacement drive on for now:)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,953 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    Afaik the only bikes that aren't standard are some Harleys.

    Yeah the throttle side grip is bigger.

    The Oxford ones are very good.

    In Cavan there was a great fire / Judge McCarthy was sent to inquire / It would be a shame / If the nuns were to blame / So it had to be caused by a wire.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 657 ✭✭✭flashinthepan


    dmigsy wrote: »
    Yeah, they've thought of that! The left side is 22mm and throttle side diameter is wider at 25mm. There are a few different ones that Oxford do - sports, touring, cruiser etc

    I got these ones https://www.thevisorshop.com/en/ie/Oxford-Hot-Grips-Premium-Sports-Heated-Grips/m-22506.aspx?PartnerID=16&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Ireland&gclid=Cj0KCQjw28T8BRDbARIsAEOMBcwPSnpd_xjzJ1w9G6f1b-yZHMT22dR-nlDHoZRyBl7P9SN-kt8EM-MaAtDpEALw_wcB
    Afaik the only bikes that aren't standard are some Harleys.

    Yeah the throttle side grip is bigger.

    The Oxford ones are very good.

    Now just to drop a few subtle hints :-)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,446 ✭✭✭LollipopJimmy


    All new fairing bolts, 30 quid for the kit

    Have ordered a new fuel filter and some hose. Also got some loom tape to tidy up the wiring.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 657 ✭✭✭flashinthepan


    All new fairing bolts, 30 quid for the kit

    Have ordered a new fuel filter and some hose. Also got some loom tape to tidy up the wiring.

    Yeah that's something I need for the V
    The ones on it are looking a bit tired also mis matched bolts and a couple with the heads stripped a bit


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,446 ✭✭✭LollipopJimmy


    Yeah that's something I need for the V
    The ones on it are looking a bit tired also mis matched bolts and a couple with the heads stripped a bit

    Yeah I had to drill some out and use an impact screwdriver on others


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 873 ✭✭✭spiggotpaddy


    20201020-163240.jpg

    Into the shed to give a little polish while it's raining. Mr sheene got carried away again. Ah well odd balls bearings in the post.

    All back together. I'll have to find something else that isn't broke to fix, to get through the phoneylockdown.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,446 ✭✭✭LollipopJimmy


    Major issues in the garage, there shouldn't be bubbles in this should there?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,260 ✭✭✭goblin59


    swapped my back wheel from alloy to spokes today on the F650GS twin.
    Need a new disc for the front spoke wheel and then thats done too

    Going to keep a set of 50/50's on the spokes and road tyres on the alloys


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    Major issues in the garage, there shouldn't be bubbles in this should there?

    Looks wrong alright, give me a shout and I'll help you to drain it and get rid of whatever is causing those pesky bubbles.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,953 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    Watch out for the ripoff 470mL cans which are on the way :eek:

    In Cavan there was a great fire / Judge McCarthy was sent to inquire / It would be a shame / If the nuns were to blame / So it had to be caused by a wire.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 657 ✭✭✭flashinthepan


    Watch out for the ripoff 470mL cans which are on the way :eek:

    You know you will be sent to the ff/fg gulag along with the covid and climate change deniers for showing such dissent


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