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The "Today I did something to my bike" thread

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  • #542
    goodlad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,731 ✭✭✭goodlad


    leppla wrote: »
    Not the best pic but I didn't really wanna stop to take pictures tonight

    Thats fooking lovely man!

    Im gonna change my SV soon for something more comfortable.
    Sticking a few quid away for the next while then will go shopping.


  • #543
    Mr Sheen!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 745 ✭✭✭Mr Sheen!


    goodlad wrote: »
    Thats fooking lovely man!

    Im gonna change my SV soon for something more comfortable.
    Sticking a few quid away for the next while then will go shopping.

    Cheers man. Needs a couple of things cleaned up on it before I will be really happy. Was out today with the lads and felt very comfortable on it and was able to keep the pace so going good so far. I will be communiting on it to work tomorrow so that's it's next test!

    Take your time and pick the right bike . Go to main dealers and also up north as they will let you test ride bikes. The vfr was far down my list. I test drove the zx1000 smt990 and tiger before the vfr.


  • #544
    goodlad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,731 ✭✭✭goodlad


    leppla wrote: »
    Cheers man. Needs a couple of things cleaned up on it before I will be really happy. Was out today with the lads and felt very comfortable on it and was able to keep the pace so going good so far. I will be communiting on it to work tomorrow so that's it's next test!

    Take your time and pick the right bike . Go to main dealers and also up north as they will let you test ride bikes. The vfr was far down my list. I test drove the zx1000 smt990 and tiger before the vfr.

    Yeah man i will be in no rush at all. Sure i need a while to get cash together. Realistically its gonna be about 2 months until im actually going to switch.

    I love how the SV drives, its ****e loads of fun. But even with the Apex Risers on it, i find it fairly hard on the arms and shoulders.


  • #545
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,460 ✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    blu3r0ri0n wrote: »
    I had to mind the kids for most of the day so I gave the bird a proper cleaning while I had the chance!

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    Is that the "before" picture blu3.....:pac::pac::pac:

    Only yanking your chain mate, she is looking double well.


  • #546
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,460 ✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    Ordered a new D.I.D Gold X Ring chain today and sprockets for the bike. Will fit them about a month or so before I head to Europe when I drop the oil out and give her a nice service for her maiden voyage into the unkown.


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  • #547
    aaakev
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,064 ✭✭✭aaakev


    Adjusted my throttle and clutch cables. Had too much play in the throttle and it was not nice on a slow turn like a roundabout, nice and smooth delivery of power now so looking forward to the next spin!


  • #548
    Richard tea
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,266 ✭✭✭Richard tea


    aaakev wrote: »
    Adjusted my throttle and clutch cables. Had too much play in the throttle and it was not nice on a slow turn like a roundabout, nice and smooth delivery of power now so looking forward to the next spin!


    I think I need to do the same. Can be quite jumpy.


  • #549
    corkgsxr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,388 ✭✭✭corkgsxr


    Richard tea wrote: »
    I think I need to do the same. Can be quite jumpy.

    Mine needs tuning. After the mods the fueling has went abit cack. Down to grady to be sorted


  • #550
    batman_oh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,551 ✭✭✭batman_oh


    Not today but on Friday I took a shot of an S1000RR HP4 for a few hours. Ridiculous top end power and lots of gadgets, but not half as amazing as I expected from reading all the reviews. The semi active suspension honestly felt like it was doing very little. Still a fun bike despite a few niggles.

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  • #551
    Richard tea
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,266 ✭✭✭Richard tea


    I serviced the super four with fresh oil and filter. Local shop didnt have the air filter in stock so I have ordered one. I done about 5 k since its last service so It was definitely due a fresh sup of oil. Have to say though, she burned up practically no oil in that 5k.


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  • #552
    P.K.M.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 869 ✭✭✭P.K.M.


    Richard tea wrote: »
    I serviced the super four with fresh oil and filter. Local shop didnt have the air filter in stock so I have ordered one. I done about 5 k since its last service so It was definitely due a fresh sup of oil. Have to say though, she burned up practically no oil in that 5k.

    You should have given me a shout, I have a spare one here. But nice one getting the service done.


  • #553
    Richard tea
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,266 ✭✭✭Richard tea


    P.K.M. wrote: »
    You should have given me a shout, I have a spare one here. But nice one getting the service done.

    Cheers p.k.m. I had a few hours opportunity to get it done so just popped down to pj coyne in clonard. Filter should be in by mon or tuesday. I want to change the coolant. Is it a handy enough job? Are you out for a spin on monday with the lads off here?


  • #554
    KTRIC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,346 ✭✭✭KTRIC


    Just washed the Rocket, want it all nice and shiny for the VJMC tomorrow :-)


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  • #555
    cantdecide
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,363 ✭✭✭✭cantdecide


    Drove from Cork to Carlow to pick up a cheap bellypan for the Mille. Got lucky really because it's made in three pieces- the new one is split in a place that mine isn't so I'll be able to make a good clean one out of the two. Pretty good investment of €30+ petrol.


  • #556
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,460 ✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    Took her for an early morning spin to Tandragee Road Races, Unfortunately there was a fatality today (Noel Murphy from Lusk). Really hit home how dangerous the sport is....

    Noel Murphy
    RIP.


  • #557
    Cienciano
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,164 ✭✭✭✭Cienciano


    Spend ages trying to get an oil filter off without the proper oil filter wrench.


  • #558
    prunudo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,329 ✭✭✭prunudo


    Wonda-Boy wrote: »
    Took her for an early morning spin to Tandragee Road Races, Unfortunately there was a fatality today (Noel Murphy from Lusk). Really hit home how dangerous the sport is....

    Noel Murphy
    RIP.

    Heard it about it on twitter earlier, always get that sinking feeling when I hear news like this.

    RIP Noel and condolences to family and friends.


  • #559
    P.K.M.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 869 ✭✭✭P.K.M.


    Richard tea wrote: »
    Cheers p.k.m. I had a few hours opportunity to get it done so just popped down to pj coyne in clonard. Filter should be in by mon or tuesday. I want to change the coolant. Is it a handy enough job? Are you out for a spin on monday with the lads off here?

    Why Coyne's? You should have gone to Horse Power in Longwood, they might even have had it in stock. Re: changing the coolant, I've never done it on the Super Four...I would think it's handy enough.

    No, not going on thi spin mate, didn't get a chance to tax the bike (she's still declared off the road under the new legislation) so I don't want to chance it just yet.


  • #560
    Richard tea
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,266 ✭✭✭Richard tea


    P.K.M. wrote: »
    Why Coyne's? You should have gone to Horse Power in Longwood, they might even have had it in stock. Re: changing the coolant, I've never done it on the Super Four...I would think it's handy enough.

    No, not going on thi spin mate, didn't get a chance to tax the bike (she's still declared off the road under the new legislation) so I don't want to chance it just yet.

    It was just closer. Horse power didnt have an airfilter last time either. Must be an unusual filter so most places dont have it in stock.


  • #561
    Mr Sheen!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 745 ✭✭✭Mr Sheen!


    nvbikq]14113679946_57b6c8f685_s.jpgLeft the bike in to get the Panniers fitted. They look grand on the bike and are on the ignition key also so a nice neat job.

    Still not enough luggage space for the misses on an overnight trip but there is about 6 months luggage space there for me !!

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  • #562
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,460 ✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    leppla wrote: »
    nvbikq]14113679946_57b6c8f685_s.jpgLeft the bike in to get the Panniers fitted. They look grand on the bike and are on the ignition key also so a nice neat job.

    Still not enough luggage space for the misses on an overnight trip but there is about 6 months luggage space there for me !!

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    Looks very well, nice and neat.


  • #563
    Mr Sheen!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 745 ✭✭✭Mr Sheen!


    Wonda-Boy wrote: »
    Looks very well, nice and neat.

    Thats exactly what they are. Not loads of room like the Givi stuff, More inline with the same size as on the sprint I would say but sure I can throw a waterproof bag across the pillion seat if I need more room.


  • #564
    KTRIC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,346 ✭✭✭KTRIC


    Ordered a less slippy gel seat for the rocket today, pics to follow.


  • #565
    Mr Sheen!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 745 ✭✭✭Mr Sheen!


    KTRIC wrote: »
    Ordered a less slippy gel seat for the rocket today, pics to follow.

    The Misses will like that :D:D:D


  • #566
    P.C.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,765 ✭✭✭P.C.


    leppla wrote: »
    nvbikq]14113679946_57b6c8f685_s.jpgLeft the bike in to get the Panniers fitted. They look grand on the bike and are on the ignition key also so a nice neat job.

    Still not enough luggage space for the misses on an overnight trip but there is about 6 months luggage space there for me !!

    [IMG]http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/<a href=https://flic.kr/p/nvbikq target=_blank>[/img]14113679946_57b6c8f685_s.jpg14113679946_57b6c8f685_s.jpg



    A little tip.
    Get a spare key cut at your local locksmith. There should be one in your local shopping centre, or town centre. Don't get a Honda branded key, and don't get a key with a chip.
    It should cost you less than €10.
    That way you will have a key to open your panniers and top box.
    It means that you can open a pannier while the bike is running.


  • #567
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,460 ✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    Then someone can hope on the bike and fly off while you are looking for a pair of new knickers in the panniers...


    :pac::pac:


  • #568
    cantdecide
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,363 ✭✭✭✭cantdecide


    Still working my way in. Haven't started any of the technical stuff. It's going to be a long road ahead :/

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  • #569
    Skill Magill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,344 ✭✭✭Skill Magill


    Cienciano wrote: »
    Spend ages trying to get an oil filter off without the proper oil filter wrench.
    You can get a hammer and screwdriver, tap a little hole in the filter and use the screwdriver as a lever to twist it anticlockwise to get it off. Keep bucket/tray under it to catch the oil.


  • #570
    Cienciano
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,164 ✭✭✭✭Cienciano


    Skill Magill wrote: »
    You can get a hammer and screwdriver, tap a little hole in the filter and use the screwdriver as a lever to twist it anticlockwise to get it off. Keep bucket/tray under it to catch the oil.
    Was going to try that but it was very tight, wanted to avoid something like this disaster :

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  • #571
    Richard tea
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,266 ✭✭✭Richard tea


    Skill Magill wrote: »
    You can get a hammer and screwdriver, tap a little hole in the filter and use the screwdriver as a lever to twist it anticlockwise to get it off. Keep bucket/tray under it to catch the oil.


    I bought a big plumber wrench in lidl a few years ago and this does the job for oil filter removal on the car and bike.


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