The "Today I did something to my bike" thread

flashinthepan · 22-10-2020 07:11PM

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

flashinthepan · 22-10-2020 07:18PM

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

dmigsy · 22-10-2020 07:30PM

flashinthepan wrote: »

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

H_Lime · 22-10-2020 07:31PM

flashinthepan wrote: »

:-) 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:)

Hotblack Desiato · 22-10-2020 07:44PM

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

Yeah the throttle side grip is bigger.

The Oxford ones are very good.

flashinthepan · 22-10-2020 08:12PM

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

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

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 :-)

LollipopJimmy · 22-10-2020 08:54PM

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.

flashinthepan · 23-10-2020 06:11AM

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

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

LollipopJimmy · 23-10-2020 01:20PM

flashinthepan wrote: »

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

spiggotpaddy · 23-10-2020 03:52PM

spiggotpaddy wrote: »

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.

LollipopJimmy · 23-10-2020 05:09PM

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

goblin59 · 23-10-2020 05:16PM

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

CJhaughey · 23-10-2020 06:08PM

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

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.

Hotblack Desiato · 23-10-2020 06:18PM

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

flashinthepan · 23-10-2020 06:35PM

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

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

listermint · 23-10-2020 06:38PM

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

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

0% yeah .

Gremlinertia · 23-10-2020 06:44PM

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

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

Aldi has them in a slab for less than a euro a can but the offies/supermarkets will probably rip ya off alright

LollipopJimmy · 23-10-2020 07:40PM

listermint wrote: »

0% yeah .

Wash your mouth out, I'm struggling woth my 'pint' coming from a can never mind it being alcohol free

listermint · 23-10-2020 08:22PM

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

Wash your mouth out, I'm struggling woth my 'pint' coming from a can never mind it being alcohol free

You may not like the answer but it tastes the same outta the can ðŸ˜…

LollipopJimmy · 23-10-2020 09:14PM

listermint wrote: »

You may not like the answer but it tastes the same outta the can ðŸ˜…

Once lockdown is over I shall bring you for a pint. Then you will revisit that statement

listermint · 23-10-2020 11:08PM

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

Once lockdown is over I shall bring you for a pint. Then you will revisit that statement

Not a hope I stand by it. I'm an avid Guinness drinker.

The whole speil is the consistency of the drink across all formats.

The environment if the local your in builds the impression though il give you that.

But if the barman poured a can behind that counter without you knowing. You wouldnt have a clue.

Hotblack Desiato · 24-10-2020 01:23AM

There must be more ballsology spoken about Guinness than all other drinks in the world put together.

LollipopJimmy · 24-10-2020 07:53AM

listermint wrote: »

Not a hope I stand by it. I'm an avid Guinness drinker.

The whole speil is the consistency of the drink across all formats.

The environment if the local your in builds the impression though il give you that.

But if the barman poured a can behind that counter without you knowing. You wouldnt have a clue.

I suppose, whatever way it comes it all turns your ****e black...

Got the bike back together enough to fire the engine, turned over not a bother, fired and idled better than ever. Happy man, now just to put her back together

zubair · 24-10-2020 08:50AM

listermint wrote: »

You may not like the answer but it tastes the same outta the can ðŸ˜…

Where are the mods when you need them?

Skill Magill · 24-10-2020 10:10AM

listermint wrote: »

But if the barman poured a can behind that counter without you knowing. You wouldnt have a clue.

Thats a bold statement, I'd take the pepsi challenge on that any day of the week

24-10-2020 11:44AM

flashinthepan wrote: »

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 :-)

If the sprocket in on to correct spec you will pretty much need an airgun to take it off, that thing must have been hanging off to end up like that.

When you out the new one on you should use red loctite on it and holding the brake probably won't be enough, I would either use an impact to put it on or else out wood through the back wheel to lock it to the frame when tightening.

LollipopJimmy · 24-10-2020 12:07PM

Zaiden Fit Schoolmarm wrote: »

If the sprocket in on to correct spec you will pretty much need an airgun to take it off

Or bicep guns

24-10-2020 12:36PM

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

Or bicep guns

On my last gsxr myself and a mate jumping on a 5 foot breaker bar wouldn't take it off, had to bring it to a tyre shop to use their air gun lol

flashinthepan · 24-10-2020 01:03PM

Zaiden Fit Schoolmarm wrote: »

If the sprocket in on to correct spec you will pretty much need an airgun to take it off, that thing must have been hanging off to end up like that.

When you out the new one on you should use red loctite on it and holding the brake probably won't be enough, I would either use an impact to put it on or else out wood through the back wheel to lock it to the frame when tightening.

Yeah I was able to undo it by hand :-(

I could probably do with an impact gun alright between the car and the bike

More Hints for the Christmas prezzies
Something like this would probably do the job
https://www.screwfix.ie/p/milwaukee-m18-fmtiwf12-502x-18v-5-0ah-li-ion-redlithium-brushless-cordless-impact-wrench/192fj

blade1 · 24-10-2020 01:06PM

flashinthepan wrote: »

Yeah I was able to undo it by hand :-(

I could probably do with an impact gun alright between the car and the bike

More Hints for the Christmas prezzies
Something like this would probably do the job
https://www.screwfix.ie/p/milwaukee-m18-fmtiwf12-502x-18v-5-0ah-li-ion-redlithium-brushless-cordless-impact-wrench/192fj

Jaysus you're not expecting much! :pac:

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