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The "Today I did something to my bike" thread

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  • #1532
    goodlad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,731 ✭✭✭goodlad


    So i guess the mystery parts inside the box, once installed will have a place on the thread :P


  • #1533
    stewygriffin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,896 ✭✭✭stewygriffin


    goodlad wrote: »
    So i guess the mystery parts inside the box, once installed will have a place on the thread :P

    Id have sh!t myself if they had sent me a box in a box in a box in a box.:eek::pac:

    The parts are helmet liners,cheekpads and breath guards/nose pieces.:)


  • #1534
    blu3r0ri0n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 792 ✭✭✭blu3r0ri0n


    stewygriffin wrote: »
    Id have sh!t myself if they had sent me a box in a box in a box in a box.:eek::pac:

    The parts are helmet liners,cheekpads and breath guards/nose pieces.:)

    How much was the delivery?


  • #1535
    stewygriffin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,896 ✭✭✭stewygriffin


    blu3r0ri0n wrote: »
    How much was the delivery?

    All in it was 120 euro
    Shipping was 40 euro.
    Couldnt source the parts here in Ireland,UK or Europe at a decent price,so getting them from Revzilla in USA worked out cheaper.:)


  • #1536
    stewygriffin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,896 ✭✭✭stewygriffin


    Just ordered this GB Racing engine casing protection kit off of German Ebay for 220 euro.
    Should be here in 5 days time.

    http://www.gbracing.eu/YZF-R1-STOCK-Engine-Cover-Set-2009---2014.1202.html


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  • #1537
    blu3r0ri0n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 792 ✭✭✭blu3r0ri0n


    stewygriffin wrote: »
    All in it was 120 euro
    Shipping was 40 euro.
    Couldnt source the parts here in Ireland,UK or Europe at a decent price,so getting them from Revzilla in USA worked out cheaper.:)


    Ah fair enough, thanks!


  • #1538
    arybvtcw0eolkf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24,608 ✭✭✭✭arybvtcw0eolkf


    Well the bike battery was giving me grief for awhile so decided to charge it today.

    As I'm scourged with a BMW, they're actually very reliable but an absolute curse to work on.

    It took at least 45 minutes to get to the battery, and absolute pain in the hole.

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    Now to put it back together again, in this fecking sleet :mad:


  • #1539
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,670 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    Cayden Defeated Thunderstorm wrote: »
    Well the bike battery was giving me grief for awhile so decided to charge it today.

    As I'm scourged with a BMW, they're actually very reliable but an absolute curse to work on.

    It took at least 45 minutes to get to the battery, and absolute pain in the hole.
    Now to put it back together again, in this fecking sleet :mad:
    Would you not have fitted a flying lead to attach a charger to?
    I have one on my Dominator, just pull it out from behind the frame and plug it in to the charger, no more taking sidepanels off and hooking up crocodile clips.


  • #1540
    arybvtcw0eolkf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24,608 ✭✭✭✭arybvtcw0eolkf


    CJhaughey wrote: »
    Would you not have fitted a flying lead to attach a charger to?
    I have one on my Dominator, just pull it out from behind the frame and plug it in to the charger, no more taking sidepanels off and hooking up crocodile clips.

    'Tis all the one now.

    I've to collect a new battery tomorrow and fit it Friday.

    This was was almost dry when I took it out. I topped it up with distilled water (I have a dehumidifier in my extention, handy for distilled water).

    It started great but as the evening got on and temps dropped the battery soon died.

    Can't complain really, looks like its still on its original battery.

    Jobs to do ~ Battery, rear shock (YSS or Wilbers) and a service.


  • #1541
    blade1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,047 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    Cayden Defeated Thunderstorm wrote: »
    'Tis all the one now.

    I've to collect a new battery tomorrow and fit it Friday.

    This was was almost dry when I took it out. I topped it up with distilled water (I have a dehumidifier in my extention, handy for distilled water).

    It started great but as the evening got on and temps dropped the battery soon died.

    Can't complain really, looks like its still on its original battery.

    Jobs to do ~ Battery, rear shock (YSS or Wilbers) and a service.
    Sounds like you are hanging onto her so, yeah?


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  • #1542
    stewygriffin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,896 ✭✭✭stewygriffin


    Cayden Defeated Thunderstorm wrote: »
    Well the bike battery was giving me grief for awhile so decided to charge it today.

    As I'm scourged with a BMW, they're actually very reliable but an absolute curse to work on.

    It took at least 45 minutes to get to the battery, and absolute pain in the hole.

    374800.jpg

    374801.jpg

    Now to put it back together again, in this fecking sleet :mad:

    Thats mad ted.:pac::eek:

    You must know that bike inside out by now.:D

    Get yourself a battery charger fly lead and attach it to the battery.

    That way you can keep a charger on it,or stick a charger on it when the battery does start to go on you.:)

    I picked up a Yuasa battery charger kit for 35 euro,that included a quick connect fly lead too.
    Got it in Somora Motor parts over near Naas Road.

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  • #1543
    stewygriffin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,896 ✭✭✭stewygriffin


    Bought some R+G swingarm crash protectors and also a set of R+G lower frame crash bungs.
    Hope to have therm here for Monday.

    Have to drill through the carbon fibre frame protectorsto fit the lower crash bungs though,thats gonna be interesting.:pac:


  • #1544
    Wossack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,923 ✭✭✭Wossack


    have a good google on how best to do that - dab of superglue on the exposed fibres to stop them fraying etc afterwards iirc


  • #1545
    arybvtcw0eolkf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24,608 ✭✭✭✭arybvtcw0eolkf


    blade1 wrote: »
    Sounds like you are hanging onto her so, yeah?

    I may as well now.

    The rear shock is shot and leaking bad, I couldn't/wouldn't sell it like that.

    The drive shaft crown bearing has just been done too, with the new battery, service and shock sure I'll probably end up keeping her for another few years.

    There's a nice looking Transalp on Donedeal which I'm considering as a second bike, but it might be a little small for my 6'1'' 125kg frame.


  • #1546
    stewygriffin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,896 ✭✭✭stewygriffin


    Wossack wrote: »
    have a good google on how best to do that - dab of superglue on the exposed fibres to stop them fraying etc afterwards iirc

    Thanks.:)

    Saw that allright.
    Bit of masking tape too.

    R+G stuff has allready arrived.

    Sitting in UPS out at the back of the airport waiting for collection.
    That was quick.:D


  • #1547
    stewygriffin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,896 ✭✭✭stewygriffin


    My Kriega gear arrived.
    Well happy.:)

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  • #1548
    Skill Magill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,344 ✭✭✭Skill Magill


    Stewie, Weird, I was going to post in the Kriega thread Wonda started about my Kriega Sling I got delivered on Monday. Its absolutely perfect for me, can hold a 10" pad,phone, charger, wallet etc and is so comfortable you dont know you wearing it, comes in at £95 though, much more versatile than the R30 I have, 10 year guarantee on it too. If you've a few quid lying around I'd recommend it,waterproof and comfortable, FTW.



  • #1549
    stewygriffin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,896 ✭✭✭stewygriffin


    Not bike related but more helmet related.
    Bought some universal breath guards for the HJC and X-Lite carbon lids.
    Modified them to fit both lids,without the need for velcro or double sided tape.

    Perfect secure and snug fit around my nose and across my cheeks.
    No more misting visors and also a warm face in the cold winds aswell.:D


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  • #1550
    stewygriffin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,896 ✭✭✭stewygriffin


    Skill Magill wrote: »
    Stewie, Weird, I was going to post in the Kriega thread Wonda started about my Kriega Sling I got delivered on Monday. Its absolutely perfect for me, can hold a 10" pad,phone, charger, wallet etc and is so comfortable you dont know you wearing it, comes in at £95 though, much more versatile than the R30 I have, 10 year guarantee on it too. If you've a few quid lying around I'd recommend it,waterproof and comfortable, FTW.


    Thats looks like something I will buy in the near future.:)

    I bought my Kriega gear from Motorcycle shop/Lee Honda in Cork.Fantastic service from them.
    Free shipping and 16% off the prices.
    Saved 35 euro with the discount so Im happy.:)


  • #1551
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,460 ✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    I have far too much KRIEGA gear lol, very expensive but worth every penny.


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  • #1552
    stewygriffin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,896 ✭✭✭stewygriffin


    My GB Racing casing protectors and paddock stand spools arrived.Impressed with the quality of them.:)

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  • #1553
    blade1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,047 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    stewygriffin wrote: »
    Thats mad ted.:pac::eek:

    You must know that bike inside out by now.:D

    Get yourself a battery charger fly lead and attach it to the battery.

    That way you can keep a charger on it,or stick a charger on it when the battery does start to go on you.:)

    I picked up a Yuasa battery charger kit for 35 euro,that included a quick connect fly lead too.
    Got it in Somora Motor parts over near Naas Road.

    20151123_151015_zpsnebfzifq.jpg

    20151123_151955_zpskrf4wfpk.jpg

    Would one of these along with a cigarette type socket not do as good if not better job at a fraction of the price?
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  • #1554
    goodlad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,731 ✭✭✭goodlad


    Been onto Motografix in the UK about a kit for the fz1.
    I wanted a bit of gold on the kit to match in with the fz1 forks.

    They can change the red in this kit to gold for me so think i will go with it.

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-FZ1-2006-Front-Fairing-Number-Board-Motografix-3D-Gel-Protector-/121084615133?hash=item1c313499dd%3Am%3AmFZcm_2Ie4luJdjxd7TnmgQ


  • #1555
    stewygriffin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,896 ✭✭✭stewygriffin


    blade1 wrote: »
    Would one of these along with a cigarette type socket not do as good if not better job at a fraction of the price?
    9AEE1696-7560-4C0C-B1AC-EEE1BA873C8B_zpsbzfcg5vm.jpg

    I got a comple battery charger system,as in a Yuasa battery charger and the quick connect fly lead and battery tester.;)

    Grand bit of kit for small money.:)


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  • #1556
    stewygriffin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,896 ✭✭✭stewygriffin


    GB Racing engine casing covers fitted,all bolts torqued to 10nm.
    Bike then warmed up,checked for any leaks,and then taken for a spin.:)

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  • #1557
    Skill Magill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,344 ✭✭✭Skill Magill


    ^^^
    Sweet


  • #1558
    stewygriffin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,896 ✭✭✭stewygriffin


    Skill Magill wrote: »
    ^^^
    Sweet

    :)

    And still more to be done to it over the weekend.;)


  • #1559
    blade1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,047 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    stewygriffin wrote: »
    :)

    And still more to be done to it over the weekend.;)

    :eek: how much more is possible stewy?:pac:

    What will you do when you have added every mod?


  • #1560
    stewygriffin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,896 ✭✭✭stewygriffin


    blade1 wrote: »
    :eek: how much more is possible stewy?:pac:

    What will you do when you have added every mod?

    Ah theres still a few more bits and bobs to go onto the R1 in the next few days.;)

    Buy another bike,maybe a low milege 1098s or a Panigale.:)
    Half thinking of selling the 996 on to a new home.


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  • #1561
    blade1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,047 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    stewygriffin wrote: »
    Ah theres still a few more bits and bobs to go onto the R1 in the next few days.;)

    Buy another bike,maybe a low milege 1098s or a Panigale.:)
    Half thinking of selling the 996 on to a new home.

    Yeah?
    Pm me if you do put her up.:)


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