The "Today I did something to my bike" thread

minidazzler · 28-02-2014 09:33AM

ninja900 wrote: »

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

I hate you

But yeah, I need them too for my baywatch calendar. :pac:

Hotblack Desiato · 02-03-2014 12:51AM

A.K.A. 'budgie smugglers'

minidazzler · 02-03-2014 02:56PM

SPEEDO Sorted!

Fcuking delighted! Now I can do the test soon

aaakev · 08-03-2014 11:31AM

Fitted some nice new r&g mushrooms that I picked up in andys this morning!

dunner515 · 09-03-2014 03:36PM

Just installed a USB port so I can now charge my phone while riding. Where it is mounted it does not affect the steering

aaakev · 09-03-2014 04:01PM

Thats class, much work in it?

dunner515 · 09-03-2014 05:07PM

aaakev wrote: »

Thats class, much work in it?

Was fairly straight forward, just had to remove some fairings and connect it straight to the battery. It already has an inline fuse on it

Hotblack Desiato · 09-03-2014 06:59PM

Has a built in 5V voltage converter/regulator I take it?

corkgsxr · 09-03-2014 07:31PM

What holds the phone?

Do ya need it for gps or something?

dunner515 · 09-03-2014 07:36PM

ninja900 wrote: »

Has a built in 5V voltage converter/regulator I take it?

It does

dunner515 · 09-03-2014 07:39PM

corkgsxr wrote: »

What holds the phone?

Do ya need it for gps or something?

I have a tank bag that the phone goes into, it has a little weather proof slot for headphones/USB cord to fit through

Perfect for when using maps/GPS on your phone as that tends to eat your battery

corkgsxr · 09-03-2014 07:40PM

dunner515 wrote: »

I have a tank bag that the phone goes into, it has a little weather proof slot for headphones/USB cord to fit through

Perfect for when using maps/GPS on your phone as that tends to eat your battery

Fair point.

Wonda-Boy · 09-03-2014 07:56PM

I have an auxiliary port on the Sprint 1050st comes as standard. Its a Din type jobbie that you get on the BMW's, I have to get a male din to USB or cigarette plug to charge my stuff for going abroad.

Maplins will be getting a visit very soon.

dwelby101 · 10-03-2014 07:41PM

I got one of these bad boys and it worked perfect with my iPhone on the way through europe, tucked in nicely under the seat on the gixxer and the best part is, that is has an auto cut off function that cuts out if the battery voltage drops below a certain voltage which is great if you leave something charging and forget about it, wont drain your battery it also has a surge protector inbuilt so if the rectifier goes then you wont fry your phone! Might aswell mention that i used the tom tom iphone app with some earphones in while i was riding and it worked perfectly, and its free to use after you buy the app, so you dont need to worry about really expensive roaming data charges

... In other news i just put some stompgrip tank grips on the bike to stop from crushing my nuts off the tank every time i beak hard and slide into the tank but now I have blisters on my fingers after putting them on

waaa

aaakev · 16-03-2014 04:35PM

So i went for a spin today over the gap and half way up i lost the front cylinder.... Had to coax it back home 35km. got home and removed the spark plugs and noticed there was gunk and moisture in the front spark plug hole and all over the exposed part of the plug when it was removed.

Bit of research tells me its a common fault on the SV when riding in the rain or after washing! there is a little drain hole in the head that's meant to let out moisture but it gets clogged with ****e and the moisture builds up causing a weak spark or no spark at all.

I had the plugs out so i put new plugs in and cleaned the plug hole out, cleaned the plug leads and gave it all a nice coat of WD40. Glad it was an easy fix, had thoughts as i was slowly riding home of having to strip the engine and replace valves or worse :rolleyes:

Any other lads driving SVs ever have this problem?

Wossack · 16-03-2014 04:44PM

fairly common as you said! was going to suggest the above in the other thread

can get yourself a fender extender to help a bit

aaakev · 16-03-2014 04:48PM

I'm sick i didn't know until i got back because it would have been an easy fix on the side of the road with the tools we had with us! Yeah i must look for an extender online because it was a pain in the hole

batman_oh · 18-03-2014 09:36PM

Fended off some scobie trying to steal me bike

minidazzler · 18-03-2014 10:02PM

Since I've heard good things about these brushes, I've just bought 3.... They probably won't wash off all that well, so probably only one or 2 use only.... but I just bought 3 for 8 euro delivered! That's cheaper than the clothes and tooth brushes I constantly have to acquire from my mother.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Chain-Brush-Motorcycle-Cycling-ATV-Drive-Maintenance-Cleaning-Cleaner-Tool-Gear-/191069652452?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item2c7ca385e4

So, did nothing to the bike, but might as well throw this up in case anyone is looking for same

BrokenArrows · 19-03-2014 12:19AM

dwelby101 wrote: »

I got one of these bad boys and it worked perfect with my iPhone on the way through europe, tucked in nicely under the seat on the gixxer and the best part is, that is has an auto cut off function that cuts out if the battery voltage drops below a certain voltage which is great if you leave something charging and forget about it, wont drain your battery it also has a surge protector inbuilt so if the rectifier goes then you wont fry your phone! Might aswell mention that i used the tom tom iphone app with some earphones in while i was riding and it worked perfectly, and its free to use after you buy the app, so you dont need to worry about really expensive roaming data charges ... In other news i just put some stompgrip tank grips on the bike to stop from crushing my nuts off the tank every time i beak hard and slide into the tank but now I have blisters on my fingers after putting them on waaa

I can't find anywhere on the website how many amps this supplies. Do you know?
It would be nice if it supplied 2 amps

dwelby101 · 19-03-2014 09:08AM

Not sure TBH, all i can tell you is that it works for me and without issue I'm not an expert at electronics and dont claim to know too much but it states that "USB charging port – just like your PC or laptop – but on your motorcycle" and i think a pc / laptop usb port provides around 0.5 to 1.0 amps so it'll charge your device just not at the same speed as a wall socket would.

szatan84 · 19-03-2014 11:24AM

dwelby101 wrote: »

Not sure TBH, all i can tell you is that it works for me and without issue I'm not an expert at electronics and dont claim to know too much but it states that "USB charging port – just like your PC or laptop – but on your motorcycle" and i think a pc / laptop usb port provides around 0.5 to 1.0 amps so it'll charge your device just not at the same speed as a wall socket would.

As per USB specification it supplies max of 1A. Wall socket charger also have max 1a. Shouldbt be any difference in charging times provided the USB doesnt power anything else (like a mouse/keyboards/usb camera etc etc).

dwelby101 · 19-03-2014 11:47AM

szatan84 wrote: »

As per USB specification it supplies max of 1A. Wall socket charger also have max 1a. Shouldbt be any difference in charging times provided the USB doesnt power anything else (like a mouse/keyboards/usb camera etc etc).

Cheers for that, my point with the time was that the more amps allowed through a charger the faster an item will charge.

Say for example your iPhone can draw 2 amps while charging and a wall socket charger would allow 2 amp current through it, then the wall socket charger will charge the phone faster than a usb port that only allows 1 amp of current through it.

On long journeys it doesnt really matter, for me, I just charged the phone fully before taking off and then plugged it into the usb port on the bike while riding (4 - 5 hours) and my phone was still fully charged when i arrived even though i was running the satnav app and spotify the whole time.

szatan84 · 19-03-2014 11:53AM

dwelby101 wrote: »

Cheers for that, my point with the time was that the more amps allowed through a charger the faster an item will charge.

Say for example your iPhone can draw 2 amps while charging and a wall socket charger would allow 2 amp current through it, then the wall socket charger will charge the phone faster than a usb port that only allows 1 amp of current through it.

On long journeys it doesnt really matter, for me, I just charged the phone fully before taking off and then plugged it into the usb port on the bike while riding (4 - 5 hours) and my phone was still fully charged when i arrived even though i was running the satnav app and spotify the whole time.

Youre reasoning is correct however the more amps you use to charge a battery the more wear you put on it. In short the faster you charge the battery the faster it's condition deteriorates and the less charge it will hold with each charge.

Wonda-Boy · 19-03-2014 01:25PM

minidazzler wrote: »

Since I've heard good things about these brushes, I've just bought 3.... They probably won't wash off all that well, so probably only one or 2 use only.... but I just bought 3 for 8 euro delivered! That's cheaper than the clothes and tooth brushes I constantly have to acquire from my mother.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Chain-Brush-Motorcycle-Cycling-ATV-Drive-Maintenance-Cleaning-Cleaner-Tool-Gear-/191069652452?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item2c7ca385e4

So, did nothing to the bike, but might as well throw this up in case anyone is looking for same

Steep them in KEROSENE and they will be like new after about an hour...;)

minidazzler · 19-03-2014 02:13PM

I plan to use them with pure kerosene anyway for cleaning the chain so will have a 5 litre drum, if steeping them works then I'll be lovely and give my buddy one of the brushes, maybe it'll convince him to clean his chain :pac:

the cats pajamas · 19-03-2014 02:58PM

will kerosene not damage the o rings?

Mr Sheen! · 19-03-2014 03:04PM

the cats pajamas wrote: »

will kerosene not damage the o rings?

No it is great for cleaning the chain! Many fellas use it.

the cats pajamas · 19-03-2014 03:07PM

i thought it dried them out

Wossack · 19-03-2014 03:11PM

lots of bike manuals recommend to use kerosene to clean chains

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