The "Today I did something to my bike" thread

CJhaughey · 02-05-2013 07:39PM

Richard tea wrote: »

You did all that in one day?

All except the seat cover.
Only took a few hrs.
The seat cover took a while I had to try and cut a curved cover off the stock one which is welded vinyl.
These bikes are great to work on, plus my kids will be on it so I want it to be right for them.

AgileMyth · 03-05-2013 01:38PM

Cayden Defeated Thunderstorm wrote: »

If you've never rode with a top box fitted you might find the bikes handling feels a little vague and the front a little light.

Cheers for the heads up. Had a box on my last bike though this one is a little bigger. Doesn't seem to affect the bike at all though.

thehomeofDob · 03-05-2013 11:05PM

minidazzler wrote: »

They look fcuked. The Pistons most definitely are, cleaning them will lead to pitting they are so bad.

Take the pistons and seals out and see if it's just those that need replacing. It could be the whole caliper, but I wouldn't use the bike with the brakes in that condition.

They actually cleaned up fine, though they're still a little stiff. Can you recommend where to pick up a new set of pistons? I've found the seal kit hand enough.

spiggotpaddy · 04-05-2013 02:46PM

Spluttered to a halt near hollywood, I pulled off the tank and blew and sucked through all the hoses.Got it going. Then headed back to midlands, running a bit rough.
Not even one stop and "alright mate". I could have used a longer screwdriver.
If I saw any biker stopped with the tank off at the side of the road I'd always stop and offer a hand ,spanner , lift , phone call or a drop of go juice.
Nice day for it though.

arybvtcw0eolkf · 04-05-2013 06:09PM

spiggotpaddy wrote: »

Spluttered to a halt near hollywood, I pulled off the tank and blew and sucked through all the hoses.Got it going. Then headed back to midlands, running a bit rough.
Not even one stop and "alright mate". I could have used a longer screwdriver.
If I saw any biker stopped with the tank off at the side of the road I'd always stop and offer a hand ,spanner , lift , phone call or a drop of go juice.
Nice day for it though.

Fookers passed you by?.

KTRIC · 04-05-2013 06:40PM

Just washed my new HD, took all of a half hour !! Was a bit disappointed, the GSX took four !! Nothing like a good cleaning session

rat_race · 04-05-2013 07:28PM

Finally installed the beak & touring screen on my Tiger 800, then shortened handlebar reach by 2cm, then glued together my topbox which I smashed a couple of weeks ago... :O

No more tweaking to do now...

spiggotpaddy · 04-05-2013 09:18PM

Cayden Defeated Thunderstorm wrote: »

Fookers passed you by?.

Yeah, Solidarity eh?
Any who, got stuck into these tonight.

goodlad · 06-05-2013 04:12PM

Started another mod today.
Cutting down a mesh sheet to slot into the front of the bike. From the chrome radiator cover to the bottom of the fairing. Will spray it candy blue before bolting it in place.

The mesh is open enough to not restrict airflow through it but should look solid from a distance and hide that nasty rusty exhaust pipe.

cantdecide · 13-05-2013 06:57PM

Last Saturday, on my RSV I;

- Painted my side stand and bar weights
- Adjusted my throttle play
- Checked all service items and fluids (needs a service .....

)
- Checked coolant.... water....

- Stripped off the fairing for a look see and got busy with the degreaser
- Scrubbed the chain and anything within an ass's roar of the chain

The whole bike was covered in it
- Checked headstock bearings
- Mounted a tax disc holder
- Remounted the blinker switch
- Checked and reset my suspension settings
- Changed the clutch fluid
- Baffled the (SBK race) exhaust

Left to do;

- Full service
- Clean disc bobbins
- Remount the number plate and indicators
- Check thermostat
- Exhaust link pipe heatshield
- Fix/ replace speedo cable
- Replace horn
- Look at headlight wiring (intermittent flicker)

KamiKazi · 13-05-2013 09:17PM

Started up the R6 and gave her a quick once over, off racing at Oulton Park this weekend

Pipz · 13-05-2013 09:34PM

Sorted out more of the Bandit. Fitted the clocks, painted the handlebars, attached them. Attached the clutch and brake levers, throttle and grips. Put on the front brake callipers, attached the headlight, plugged in the electronics. Started her up for the first time in 5 years. No problems.

.

Now just have to get exhaust gaskets before attaching the exhaust, and then maybe a new paint job.

spiggotpaddy · 14-05-2013 02:04PM

I re-insured the bandit 1200 today, 190 euro's. Its a far cry from that 407 pounds I paid on my YB100 all those years ago.

AgileMyth · 14-05-2013 03:06PM

spiggotpaddy wrote: »

I re-insured the bandit 1200 today, 190 euro's. Its a far cry from that 407 pounds I paid on my YB100 all those years ago.

Thats cheap! You must be ancient

spiggotpaddy · 14-05-2013 03:41PM

AgileMyth wrote: »

Thats cheap! You must be ancient

Ouch! I'll have a big bruise there tomorow,

Wossack · 14-05-2013 03:44PM

bought more tat

cant have enough tat!

thecivvie · 17-05-2013 09:20AM

Last night coming home, the fuel pump on the BMW stopped. Lifted the tank and checked everything. Was about to ring for recovery when I noticed a cable had come off some connector that was just looped back, so checked it and the pump ran. This morning removed the connector, soldered the cables together and put a blanking connector thingy over it as well

blu3r0ri0n · 17-05-2013 11:31AM

Met a low flying suicidal duck this morning, belly pan cracked so I have to get a new one now. Anyone got a good recipe for duck?

Tomohawk · 17-05-2013 01:32PM

Basil Fawlty's Duck a L'Orange is a good one...

Richard tea · 17-05-2013 02:01PM

blu3r0ri0n wrote: »

Met a low flying suicidal duck this morning, belly pan cracked so I have to get a new one now. Anyone got a good recipe for duck?

A little bit of this in future Blu:D

http://www.break.com/index/portland-cops-high-speed-pursuit-takes-an-unexpected-turn-2444372

Richard tea · 17-05-2013 06:43PM

Technically I didnt do the work but the mech did. I got the fork seals done and a new C&S fitted. Major difference in the handling:) So fair play to Chopper in Poleon motorcycles in Trim.

What I did do today was spray the weathered looking mirrors on the bike with chrome spray. Ill have to say they look pretty good for a 10 euro can of chrome spray paint. Ill check them tomorrow and see if the dried ok.

Lads I need a indicator bulb for the bike. Will any motor factors have the bulb I need or is it the type of thing you can only get in a bike shop?

Hotblack Desiato · 17-05-2013 11:27PM

Standard 12V 21W indicator bulb can be got anywhere. Mini-indicator bulbs could be hard to find.

Richard tea · 18-05-2013 10:52AM

ninja900 wrote: »

Standard 12V 21W indicator bulb can be got anywhere. Mini-indicator bulbs could be hard to find.

Its a 12v 5w indicator bulb. Ill try motor factors first and failing that ill try a bike shop on my way home today. strangly enough the low beam went in the headlight constant filiment went in the indicator at the same time. The indicator still flashes but i need it to stay on constant like the other one.

Hotblack Desiato · 18-05-2013 12:37PM

?? US import bike? Euro spec bikes don't have a low beam indicator that stays on.
You'd probably use a 5W/21W dual filament stop/tail bulb in the US indicators. I think they use the same size bulb bases as here.

Richard tea · 18-05-2013 01:14PM

ninja900 wrote: »

?? US import bike? Euro spec bikes don't have a low beam indicator that stays on.
You'd probably use a 5W/21W dual filament stop/tail bulb in the US indicators. I think they use the same size bulb bases as here.

Sorted. Local motor factors had the bulb. Yeah someone mentioned on here before that it must have been a us import due to the fact the front indicators stay on. I must pick up a spare bulb for all lights just incase it goes out road. Having one indicator on could cause someone to think I was turning:eek:

Soundman · 18-05-2013 03:22PM

ninja900 wrote: »

?? US import bike?

Must be Jap imports too. Or possibly just cruisers in general? Mine is a Jap (grey import) cruiser, and my front indicators stay on at half power once I turn the lights on. Almost had an argument with my driving test examiner over it as she found it hard to believe it wasn't a defect.

Hotblack Desiato · 20-05-2013 01:34AM

She could've had a point, I'm not sure it's legal here, but generally tolerated. Not really the sort of thing you want to take a chance on on the day of your test though.

All US bikes since some time in the 70s have had dipped headlights on automatically (often with a relay to turn the light off before the engine starts / if it stalls.) Now that almost all Euro bikes have auto headlights on, they didn't bother their ar*e with any of that, lights go on with the key so if your battery is at all low you need to pull fuses to start the bike :rolleyes: :mad:

Hotblack Desiato · 20-05-2013 01:40AM

Soundman wrote: »

Mine is a Jap (grey import) cruiser, and my front indicators stay on at half power once I turn the lights on.

Wouldn't surprise me if that was a modification to get the 'American look'. There are lots of Jap import bikes here but I've only ever seen indicators on on US imports.

Soundman · 20-05-2013 02:03PM

ninja900 wrote: »

Wouldn't surprise me if that was a modification to get the 'American look'. There are lots of Jap import bikes here but I've only ever seen indicators on on US imports.

Don't think so. As far as I can tell (or my mechanic) it's still stock in that regard.

Richard tea · 20-05-2013 08:39PM

Today I stuck some duct tape on the mirror to keep it in place. ****ty having to adjust it every 20 seconds. Ball joint is gone to **** and wont hold. I tried locktite but it didnt hold.

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