The "Today I did something to my bike" thread

dwelby101 · 16-01-2014 11:18AM

Nice ride serious! I'm not sure what the tolerances are in motards but that chain looks pretty slack to me

corkgsxr · 19-01-2014 09:55PM

Bike is finished. (03 gsxr 600)

Reconditioned the rear shock and greased all linkages
-1 front and +1 renthal sprockets
Smart tre
Exhaust hanger so I could remove rear pegs
New headstock bearings
Brand spanking new master cylinder
Bmc race air filter

Need a good spin to seem how it all ties together

serious3 · 20-01-2014 02:38PM

dwelby101 wrote: »

Nice ride serious! I'm not sure what the tolerances are in motards but that chain looks pretty slack to me

it is very slack, but thats been rectified know, that pic was taken just after it was wheeled of the van.

been and VRT'd it this morning cost me 94e and overall was a painless experience. i tell you what tho lads she's some weapon! i was riding faster on wet roads today than i ever would on my triumph it just seems to instill a sense of confidence in you, although its absolutely bonkers when yougive it the beans!!!:D

RosieJoe · 27-01-2014 02:06PM

New Oil, Oil Filer, Air Filter & brake pads fitted over the weekend.

Noticed that one of the R clips needs replacing as it was bent out of shape by someone. Quick google search comes back with a few places selling an OEM Suzuki one for €5 plus between €15 and €18 for delivery! €20 for a small R-Clip! I'll need to find a place local to me selling them, probably pick up a generic one for €1.

Suasdaguna1 · 27-01-2014 07:12PM

new gel battery....

thecivvie · 03-02-2014 12:53AM

Fitted rear light gantry and single seat and cowl. Fog lights fitted but currently not wired

dwelby101 · 03-02-2014 07:41PM

Replaced the stock handlebar grips with some heated grips (a bit of dremmelling required) and wired in a usb port for charging the satnav, also bolted the passenger footpegs back on for strapping the bungees to.

Tomorrow I will replace the wobbly mirrors on the beasht and then a change of coolant a bit of chain lube and she should be ready for the off.:D

batman_oh · 03-02-2014 08:29PM

I haven't even seen either of mine in about a month. The joys of doing up a new gaff while they are parked somewhere else!

corkgsxr · 03-02-2014 09:26PM

batman_oh wrote: »

I haven't even seen either of mine in about a month. The joys of doing up a new gaff while they are parked somewhere else!

I know the feeling. Was probably the biggest deciding factor in not changing. It now lives 4-5 miles away in the father's since I moved to the city centre. Nowhere for the bike that would last a week. Any popping in town or commuting gone. It really is a weekend toy now. Weather is cack too. Dangerous to be pushing on too.

Its all wrapped up and up on alu stands

Pipz · 04-02-2014 12:21AM

Went out for a spin on my little bike on Sunday, 6 hours total. Went through Meath, Westmeath, Offaly, Laois and Kildare. Two new tyres on her and it was pretty close to perfect.

First proper spin I've been out on in ages.

Have bought a little Aprilia RS125 to race this year, so been busy with that. Fairings have been sent off to be painted, tools on the way to get the flywheel off so I can sort out the starter motor, new battery ordered, new tyres bought last week. She's good to go except needing a little track time to adjust the carb a bit. Excited

dwelby101 · 04-02-2014 10:27PM

got a new rear tyre fitted (pilot road 3) and a spare key programmed... new mirrors still not fitted. Heated grips work a charm though!

Wonda-Boy · 04-02-2014 10:49PM

Looked out the side door and made sure it was still there with this feckin wind!!!!

RosieJoe · 05-02-2014 04:16PM

Blew the fuse for the instrument cluster, so I the digital speedometer, clock and petrol gauge didn't work. I figured I could guess my speed based on what gear I was in and the rev speed. This was thrown out the window when I realised the rev counter wasn't working either. Only option left was to guess speed based on gear and engine noise.

Then I discovered another secret option - not caring what speed I was doing

MonstaMash · 05-02-2014 05:17PM

RosieJoe wrote: »

Then I discovered another secret option - not caring what speed I was doing

I ran a bobber for years without any speedo what so ever, very liberating

minidazzler · 05-02-2014 06:18PM

RosieJoe wrote: »

Then I discovered another secret option - not caring what speed I was doing

MonstaMash wrote: »

I ran a bobber for years without any speedo what so ever, very liberating

I rely entirely on engine noise.... Just got a new speedo drive the other day for having to do the test where I might need to know what speed I'm going.....

Hotblack Desiato · 09-02-2014 07:37PM

Finally got the crash damage from the end of November fixed up.

Put on new alternator cover and oil seal, refilled engine with oil, put on new gear and clutch levers, got damaged fairings back on the bike, and I'm back on the road!!!

Here's the alternator cover which wore through when I crashed and let all the oil out. If it hadn't been for that, the bike would have been rideable, but I had to get it recovered.

thecivvie · 10-02-2014 04:50AM

Ran a cigarette socket from my optimate connector to the handle bars until I get a PDM60 to handle power needs

dunner515 · 10-02-2014 10:53PM

Got a new set of Michelin Pilot Power 3 tyres fitted

rustynutz · 10-02-2014 11:44PM

Changed oil, filter and brake fluid, oiled throttle and clutch cables, replaced air filter. Removed mirrors, indicators, numberplate holder and taped up lights all ready for shipping the bike to Spain for 3 days of trackdays in a couple of weeks:D

thecivvie · 19-02-2014 12:37PM

. Arrived today. Now to get all the cables and a set of Oxford heated grips and DRLs

arybvtcw0eolkf · 20-02-2014 12:56AM

Came off the bike to weeks ago and replaced one rear indicator, came off again on Saturday night and have to replace 'em again

corkgsxr · 20-02-2014 09:41AM

Cayden Defeated Thunderstorm wrote: »

Came off the bike to weeks ago and replaced one rear indicator, came off again on Saturday night and have to replace 'em again

What bike. Do you know what happened each time

arybvtcw0eolkf · 20-02-2014 02:27PM

corkgsxr wrote: »

What bike. Do you know what happened each time

My bike, and yes I know what happened ~ I hit the ground very bloody hard lol.

No real damage and just a few bruises

Wonda-Boy · 20-02-2014 03:02PM

Changed the fork seals on the Sprint and put in a heavier oil...no dive on the bike now and its stopping in a heatbeat now with the HH pads and the braided lines. The oil that came out was a disgrace, like thick black gravy!!! Plus one of the forks was only half full of oil and the spring was upside down from a previous owners ?DIY job.

I knew it was not tipping in right from the day I bought it.

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P.K.M. · 20-02-2014 04:00PM

Changed the oil and filter and lashed in a new battery. Nice roar off her, especially with the stubbied ART can (courtesy of Gizmo) Ordering the fairings in two weeks, will have my ZX back on the road by April at the latest!

aaakev · 23-02-2014 07:57PM

Crappy weather today so I decided to clean and polish With the diamond bright 2 stage polish i got off the valeter in work. Its so shiny and clean now I dont want to drive it until the weather is nice again!!! That's not gonna happen though. ...

minidazzler · 26-02-2014 11:43AM

Decided to finally get around to fitting a speedo drive so I hopefully can sit the test soon. So got that sorted handy enough and decided to clean the brakes after a long winter of neglect while I was at it. Dropped a brake pad and it came off the backing plate...

No bike shop in Cork has the brakes in stock today! Need to wait til tomorrow...

I'm never cleaning anything again

thecivvie · 26-02-2014 05:38PM

Had a shiny new Delkevic exhaust onto the Pan, love it

minidazzler · 28-02-2014 08:56AM

Brakes sorted, Speedo still bollixed

Gonna have to find someone to give me a loan of their Speedo itself to see if mine is just banjaxed

Hotblack Desiato · 28-02-2014 09:13AM

Just the one. You wouldn't want the loan of a pair of speedos

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