The "Today I did something to my bike" thread

bikes fault not mine · 21-09-2013 05:47PM

Just replaced decals on Pan, stainless steel brake and clutch res covers aswell !!

batman_oh · 28-09-2013 06:46PM

Might need a new tyre after today's madness :pac:

prunudo · 29-09-2013 04:15PM

I've had a hectic few weekends lately but eventually I was able to do a bit of work on the bike today. Nothing major but still things that needed to be done.
Battery wasnt holding its charge so had to replace that and then also changed the engine oil and filter. On the cosmetic front I added a pair of cotton reels to make putting it up and down on the paddock stand easier.
Got all the stuff from motorcycleshop.ie. good service and quick delivery which is free if over €49

corkgsxr · 30-09-2013 12:08AM

batman_oh wrote: »

Might need a new tyre after today's madness :pac:

I recon one more short spin and mine will be look very like that. Im head****ed between s20s or t30s

the cats pajamas · 30-09-2013 08:05AM

fairings off engine bit out new one in took me and the gf 90 minutes (first time removing fairings)

minidazzler · 30-09-2013 09:45AM

I love the colour of that bike, I hope you never need the bobbins.

the cats pajamas · 30-09-2013 09:53AM

minidazzler wrote: »

I love the colour of that bike, I hope you never need the bobbins.

Thanks!
I only have it a week and I'm mad about it.

cantdecide · 30-09-2013 09:58AM

the cats pajamas wrote: »

Thanks!
I only have it a week and I'm mad about it.

Have you owned bikes before? Do you plan to look after it yourself?

BrokenArrows · 30-09-2013 09:59AM

corkgsxr wrote: »

I recon one more short spin and mine will be look very like that. Im head****ed between s20s or t30s

I got a rear t30 fitted 2 weeks ago. So far so good.

the cats pajamas · 30-09-2013 10:10AM

cantdecide wrote: »

Have you owned bikes before? Do you plan to look after it yourself?

I had a 125 suzuki maruader 5 years ago but i never did anything to it and it was a ball of sh1te.
I do wanna learn about how to take care of a bike (understand it's workings) but I amn't resolute in doing everything myself.
Is there a good place to learn the basics? (adjusting the chain and the likes)

cantdecide · 30-09-2013 11:52AM

the cats pajamas wrote: »

I had a 125 suzuki maruader 5 years ago but i never did anything to it and it was a ball of sh1te.
I do wanna learn about how to take care of a bike (understand it's workings) but I amn't resolute in doing everything myself.
Is there a good place to learn the basics? (adjusting the chain and the likes)

Buy a Haynes manual for a start.

I found this guy's channel invaluable with regard to the day to day living with a bike a real eye opener. The truth is I'd really been underestimating how involved bikes are to live with on a daily basis. Maintenance really is little but often.

Things like regularly lubricating and adjusting the chain, maintaining and checking your brakes, checking tyre pressures and wear, cleaning and checking over the bike are more crucial than you'd think.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNnWb3k0JPY

Wonda-Boy · 30-09-2013 01:09PM

^^

Been looking at his vids for ages now.....I found them brilliant aswell, even if he is doing something you already know how to do you often find little things he does better. No bull**** or gloss either just honest vids.

the cats pajamas · 30-09-2013 01:36PM

subscribed. he seems to know his stuff

minidazzler · 30-09-2013 04:16PM

I've discovered it's definitely time for me to get new tyres, and maybe adjust the gear lever. Just nearly came off the bike changing lane and gear at the same time, slipped into neutral, when it got to second back tyre went fcuking mental on me, just barely stayed upright. Think I might have been on a white arrow of death at the time, but too shaky to really recall.

the cats pajamas · 30-09-2013 04:22PM

minidazzler wrote: »

I've discovered it's definitely time for me to get new tyres, and maybe adjust the gear lever. Just nearly came off the bike changing lane and gear at the same time, slipped into neutral, when it got to second back tyre went fcuking mental on me, just barely stayed upright. Think I might have been on a white arrow of death at the time, but too shaky to really recall.

F*ck man, at least you're ok.
Gotta do your checks

minidazzler · 30-09-2013 04:24PM

the cats pajamas wrote: »

F*ck man, at least you're ok.
Gotta do your checks

Ah, my checks are up to date, more to do with the gear not taking hold, so too much power hitting the rear wheel than the tyre. Just need new ones anyway because they're not as sticky on wet as I personally like.

cantdecide · 30-09-2013 05:28PM

minidazzler wrote: »

Ah, my checks are up to date, more to do with the gear not taking hold, so too much power hitting the rear wheel than the tyre. Just need new ones anyway because they're not as sticky on wet as I personally like.

Which ones do you have, MD?

Soundman · 01-10-2013 02:58PM

Yesterday rather than today, but finally after a month of riding on leaky forks, got my fork seals replaced. Feels wrong now they are working properly. It actually feels like there is something wrong with the bike now. Haha. In a way I preferred the handling with the lowered front end due to little/no fork oil.

Now I just need to get oil changed, gears looked at, electrics checked and possibly a new battery depending on how the electrics are.

CJhaughey · 01-10-2013 09:06PM

Soundman wrote: »

In a way I preferred the handling with the lowered front end due to little/no fork oil.

Fork oil shouldn't affect the ride height though.
The springs are there for that.
If you want to sharpen the handling try dropping the forks through the triple clamps a small bit.

Richard tea · 02-10-2013 01:35PM

Im having a nightmare putting my starter switch back together:mad: Ive broken a plastic part that im trying to glue back at the moment. Apart from that im finding it really difficult to install the throttle cables back in. I can get the first one in no problem but the second it really difficult. Any tips

Wossack · 02-10-2013 01:49PM

is there inline adjuster on the throttle cable you can loosen, so youve more slack to play with?

Richard tea · 02-10-2013 02:00PM

Wossack wrote: »

is there inline adjuster on the throttle cable you can loosen, so youve more slack to play with?

Im not sure. I had the same problem installing the choke cable a while ago and nearly broke the plastic housing that time. I cant touch it until tomorrow now when the glue sets. Ill have a look then.

Wonda-Boy · 02-10-2013 03:23PM

Jaysus Joe be careful!!!

Not ideal for a throttle fix TBH.

Mr Sheen! · 02-10-2013 03:26PM

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Jaysus Joe be careful!!!

Not ideal for a throttle fix TBH.

But he might be using SUPER SUPER SUPER DE DUPER EXTRA STRONG GLUE!!:D:D

Wonda-Boy · 02-10-2013 03:37PM

leppla wrote: »

But he might be using SUPER SUPER SUPER DE DUPER EXTRA STRONG GLUE!!:D:D

That he got in Lidl!!!!!

Wossack · 02-10-2013 03:42PM

just as long as its good enough to hold the broken bits together, but not good enough that it'll stick the throttle open, he'll be grand

CJhaughey · 02-10-2013 03:45PM

I don't think its the throttle thats being glued, he said its the starter switch.

Richard tea · 02-10-2013 03:56PM

Yea its just a white plastic bit that holds the starter switch down allowing it to make good contact. The reason I was stripping it down is because it could be a possibe cause of my bike stalling.

Wonda-Boy · 02-10-2013 06:23PM

Richard tea wrote: »

Yea its just a white plastic bit that holds the starter switch down allowing it to make good contact. The reason I was stripping it down is because it could be a possibe cause of my bike stalling.

That dog still eating the bike Joe....LMAO

Richard tea · 02-10-2013 09:21PM

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

That dog still eating the bike Joe....LMAO

I wish. He would do less damage than meself once I get a screwdriver into me hand

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