The "Today I did something to my bike" thread

KTR1C · 08-04-2015 11:38AM

Adjusted the suspension on my Diavel to the "sport" settings. Some difference !!

Mr Sheen! · 08-04-2015 11:41AM

@ Blade1 Them pads were due a change alright!!

blade1 · 08-04-2015 12:17PM

Mr Sheen! wrote: »

@ Blade1 Them pads were due a change alright!!

I know, I should have spotted it sooner!:o
Went spinning yesterday with a few lads so called into Meskells and got the new ones and had a cup of tea there.
My first time in Meskells, nice bunch of lads there.
Also called into Paul Greaney's.
Fûck me, what a collection there!!!:eek:

gerrowadat · 09-04-2015 09:23AM

Today I: Backed the bike into a bench in the garage and cracked the reg plate in half.

Where would I pick up a replacement plate and those plastic bolts for them somewhere in kildare/dublin?

Wossack · 09-04-2015 10:01AM

I got plates made up from some lad on adverts - custom sizes and all

I got those bolts with my tail tidy, but I think halfords do em too.. pricy though

Cracked mine myself, but the glue job has been holding up very well

Mr Sheen! · 09-04-2015 10:29AM

Wossack wrote: »

I got plates made up from some lad on adverts - custom sizes and all

I got those bolts with my tail tidy, but I think halfords do em too.. pricy though

Cracked mine myself, but the glue job has been holding up very well

At least it was only the plate.

I have ordered plates online and also had them made up while I waited in the local motor suppliers.

zubair · 09-04-2015 11:15AM

gerrowadat wrote: »

Today I: Backed the bike into a bench in the garage and cracked the reg plate in half.

Where would I pick up a replacement plate and those plastic bolts for them somewhere in kildare/dublin?

You're in sallins/ naas?! Ashgrove interparts, friary rd, naas.

sean61 · 10-04-2015 01:14AM

I made a few modifications to the VFR over the long weekend. I fitted new Delkevic cans so I can hear that lovely V4 growl and downloaded a better map for the power commander to go with it. The map was for a Leo Vince exhaust so it's not perfect but it's a lot better than the preloaded map the power commander came with. I had the mudguard off when fitting the exhaust and noticed I could remove the plastic bits and light from the number plate bracket and would basically have a tail tidy. I gave it a go and think it looks well. I can always put it back to stock if I change my mind

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Cienciano · 10-04-2015 07:01AM

sean61 wrote: »

I made a few modifications to the VFR over the long weekend. I fitted new Delkevic cans so I can hear that lovely V4 growl and downloaded a better map for the power commander to go with it. The map was for a Leo Vince exhaust so it's not perfect but it's a lot better than the preloaded map the power commander came with. I had the mudguard off when fitting the exhaust and noticed I could remove the plastic bits and light from the number plate bracket and would basically have a tail tidy. I gave it a go and think it looks well. I can always put it back to stock if I change my mind

Those cans look great, make the bike more aggressive looking

Canis Lupus · 10-04-2015 10:17AM

Switched tyres to Conti Road Attack 2's. Jeez they make some difference. Bike feels like it's on a knife edge and just leans in to corners so well.

sean61 · 10-04-2015 10:18AM

Cienciano wrote: »

Those cans look great, make the bike more aggressive looking

It certainly sounds more aggressive! My fork seals were leaking as well so I fitted wilbers progressive fork springs while i had them out. I haven't had chance to properly test those yet though but they are a bit stiffer

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goodlad · 10-04-2015 10:20AM

Was gonna get some two brother exhausts for the bird but instead went for some 390mm Beowulf Exhausts with Satin Black Finish. Got a nice discount on them too

http://www.beowulfuk.com/proddetail.asp?prod=HO171RBSS38

Wonda-Boy · 10-04-2015 10:30AM

goodlad wrote: »

Was gonna get some two brother exhausts for the bird but instead went for some 390mm Beowulf Exhausts with Satin Black Finish. Got a nice discount on them too

http://www.beowulfuk.com/proddetail.asp?prod=HO171RBSS38

Goodlad you want to be extremely careful changing the stock exhausts on the birds....it causes alot of problems. The stock exhausts are heavy for a reason they give the bike added stability and the bike was designed around that fact. Look on the honda forums alot of unhappy campers....

Give smiler a ring and ask him.

goodlad · 10-04-2015 10:33AM

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Goodlad you want to be extremely careful changing the stock exhausts on the birds....it causes alot of problems. The stock exhausts are heavy for a reason they give the bike added stability and the bike was designed around that fact. Look on the honda forums alot of unhappy campers....

Give smiler a ring and ask him.

Ah i put in a few hours already reading up on the cbr xx forums about exhaust changes. Seen a load of complaints from lads alright but also seen a lot of great feedback from exhaust changes. Deffo wouldnt be putting stubby exhausts on and dont wanna put on 490mm exhausts, they are just too long.

KTR1C · 10-04-2015 12:29PM

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Goodlad you want to be extremely careful changing the stock exhausts on the birds....it causes alot of problems. The stock exhausts are heavy for a reason they give the bike added stability and the bike was designed around that fact. Look on the honda forums alot of unhappy campers....

Give smiler a ring and ask him.

Never would have thought that, you'd think changing the exhaust for lighter ones would be better.

blu3r0ri0n · 10-04-2015 01:02PM

KTR1C wrote: »

Never would have thought that, you'd think changing the exhaust for lighter ones would be better.

It only causes stability issues at high speeds really, but you do get more agility and a quicker turn in rate, with blackbird's anyway....

KTR1C · 10-04-2015 01:04PM

blu3r0ri0n wrote: »

It only causes stability issues at high speeds really, but you do get more agility and a quicker turn in rate, with blackbird's anyway....

Well you just need to keep it under 120

Mr Sheen! · 10-04-2015 01:07PM

Does it affect the strength of the sub frame in any way.

Wossack · 10-04-2015 01:16PM

load bearing end cans?

KTR1C · 10-04-2015 01:17PM

Wossack wrote: »

load bearing end cans?

Some of the new kawasaki cans would have you thinking that !!

blu3r0ri0n · 10-04-2015 01:21PM

KTR1C wrote: »

Well you just need to keep it under 120

I'm sure he will, I always do....:o

Mr Sheen! wrote: »

Does it affect the strength of the sub frame in any way.

No, but there are instances of the sub frame bending a little from the pillion getting on and off by standing on the left pillion peg on a regular basis, if the left exhaust is touching the swing arm its bent...only if she's voluptuous though!

Wossack wrote: »

load bearing end cans?

12 KG's!

Richard tea · 10-04-2015 01:59PM

Decided to treat the beast with a fresh sup of oil and filter from Lee honda. Picked up a can of ACF-50 also.

I also picked up a polishing kit from the UK. Im gona do my forks when I have the time. The kits worked out at €38 delivered.

Wonda-Boy · 10-04-2015 02:21PM

blu3r0ri0n wrote: »

It only causes stability issues at high speeds really, but you do get more agility and a quicker turn in rate, with blackbird's anyway....

Not just at high speeds blu3, also with full luggage and carrying a pillion. Its a huge game changer TBH. Have to be careful....

blu3r0ri0n · 10-04-2015 02:33PM

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Not just at high sppeds blu3, also with full luggage and carrying a pillion. Its a huge game changer TBH. Have to be careful....

Nope, doesn't make a blind bit of difference with heavy luggage and pillion unless your doing 200+ around a bend. The pipes are 12 Kg, and your only eliminating some of that weight not all of it. If it was 4 in to 1 system then its different as the weight is not evenly distributed, goodlad is going for the dual cans so he shouldn't have a problem.

blade1 · 10-04-2015 03:13PM

Richard tea wrote: »

Decided to treat the beast with a fresh sup of oil and filter from Lee honda. Picked up a can of ACF-50 also.

I also picked up a polishing kit from the UK. Im gona do my forks when I have the time. The kits worked out at €38 delivered.

Hey, Why is there a bag of coke in the middle of it all?
PARTY!!!!!!:pac:

Wossack · 10-04-2015 03:27PM

Richard tea wrote: »

Decided to treat the beast with a fresh sup of oil and filter from Lee honda. Picked up a can of ACF-50 also.

I also picked up a polishing kit from the UK. Im gona do my forks when I have the time. The kits worked out at €38 delivered.

very cool - have been eyeing up something similar from the same UK crowd (in fact). Let us know how you get on with it!

Wonda-Boy · 10-04-2015 03:29PM

blu3r0ri0n wrote: »

Nope, doesn't make a blind bit of difference with heavy luggage and pillion unless your doing 200+ around a bend. The pipes are 12 Kg, and your only eliminating some of that weight not all of it. If it was 4 in to 1 system then its different as the weight is not evenly distributed, goodlad is going for the dual cans so he shouldn't have a problem.

Well just going by what I was reading on a few different forums....granted some where in the US if that makes a difference.

blu3r0ri0n · 10-04-2015 04:19PM

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Well just going by what I was reading on a few different forums....granted some where in the US if that makes a difference.

You might have read the post by one of the members from cbrxx.com, he had major issues but turns out the previous owner had put in a 6 mm shim to raise the rear while on original cans, when he replaced them he wasn't aware of the shim. When he took it out the difference was like night and day!

Richard tea · 10-04-2015 05:47PM

blade1 wrote: »

Hey, Why is there a bag of coke in the middle of it all?
PARTY!!!!!!:pac:

COKE:eek: Sure dont you know bikes run better with a little added coke

Richard tea · 10-04-2015 05:49PM

Wossack wrote: »

very cool - have been eyeing up something similar from the same UK crowd (in fact). Let us know how you get on with it!

Will do but I need to pick up some wet dry sandpaper first. Might be a week or two before I tackle the forks. I think similar kits over here are €45 upwards.

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