The "Today I did something to my bike" thread

Skill Magill · 16-01-2016 02:41AM

blade1 wrote: »

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

What will you do when you have added every mod?

He'll ask Lepla what to do next

Wonda-Boy · 16-01-2016 10:48AM

Skill Magill wrote: »

He'll ask Lepla what to do next

Nah he has GOODLAD on speed dial....;)

goodlad · 16-01-2016 10:51AM

Currently looking at a powerbronze seat, motogtaphix kit, screen trim in titanium, secondary butterflies removed, airbox mod then an ecu flash....

oh.... and a gold radiator grill

Richard tea · 16-01-2016 03:56PM

Well after 3 years of biking I had my first puncture. Cant complain really.

Ill monitor the pressure over the next few days. Hopefully it will hold.

arybvtcw0eolkf · 16-01-2016 04:34PM

One puncture in three years!.. I get 'em about every three months ffs lol.

Seriously I'm scourged with punctures.

Skill Magill · 17-01-2016 12:08AM

I'd be the same mak, only mine get shredded when they do, and there's no repairing them, thinking of getting that gloop? stuff after the next tire change

CJhaughey · 17-01-2016 08:10AM

Skill Magill wrote: »

I'd be the same mak, only mine get shredded when they do, and there's no repairing them, thinking of getting that gloop? stuff after the next tire change

My Local Aldi has Slime brand tube sealer for 4 per bottle at the moment, or I have had Puncturesafe recommended as one of the better versions, I believe Royal Mail use it in their vehicles.

Alkers · 18-01-2016 11:11PM

Added a set to f bullet led lights to my sv. Easy to install but not overly impressed with the brightness of them compared to my led side lights. Can't get a decent PIC either!

blade1 · 20-01-2016 05:54PM

Got the Bridgestone T30 on the ZZR

blade1 · 20-01-2016 05:54PM

Got the Bridgestone T30 on the ZZR

Wonda-Boy · 21-01-2016 04:10PM

Let us know how it compares to the others mate, think I will go Z8s next change myself.....

blade1 · 21-01-2016 04:31PM

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Let us know how it compares to the others mate, think I will go Z8s next change myself.....

Will do!
Wear wise you could be waiting a while as i only put 4000miles on her in nearly two and a half years.:o

I mightn't take her out for another few weeks but i'll know fast enough then what its like grip wise!

zubair · 21-01-2016 07:29PM

Z8s have had good reviews but I wasn't a fan of the Z6s so don't think I'll ever go back to metzelers.

Wonda-Boy · 21-01-2016 07:37PM

zubair wrote: »

Z8s have had good reviews but I wasn't a fan of the Z6s so don't think I'll ever go back to metzelers.

J they have come on an awful lot in recent times.....there was a couple of independent tests done recently and they faired very well in wet weather tests. TBH, all tyre's are grand in the dry hot days except for the lads really on the edge pushing real hard.

Deffo gonna look into them if the front PR4 goes funny like reported. Back PR4 is grand....

millingmachine · 21-01-2016 09:54PM

zubair wrote: »

Z8s have had good reviews but I wasn't a fan of the Z6s so don't think I'll ever go back to metzelers.

I ran z8's last year in all weathers. They were that good I went back last week to RPM & have a new set fitted for this year.

arybvtcw0eolkf · 24-01-2016 01:11PM

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Deffo gonna look into them if the front PR4 goes funny like reported. Back PR4 is grand....

My PR3 front wore like crap, I may have posted a few photos of it ~ which is the main reason I switched from PR's to T30's.. And tbh the PR's were WAY, WAY better in this wet, cold and slippery Irish winter.

When these T30's need replacing I'll likely go back to PR's or give the Metz a go. I certainly won't be replacing the T30's with another set.

Wonda-Boy · 24-01-2016 06:34PM

Yeah I remember you saying it about the P$4 front but my forks on the old sprint were not 100% so I put the wear down to that....but there are signs that the same is happening to the front on the GSX also, and I have had the tyre pressure checked before every ride so the front are a tad soft but still excellent all round. Back is perfect.....

arybvtcw0eolkf · 24-01-2016 08:36PM

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Yeah I remember you saying it about the P$4 front but my forks on the old sprint were not 100% so I put the wear down to that....but there are signs that the same is happening to the front on the GSX also, and I have had the tyre pressure checked before every ride so the front are a tad soft but still excellent all round. Back is perfect.....

My back PR3 was fantastic, probably the best tyre I've had in terms of grip, feel and longevity.

I still don't like the look of the thread pattern on either the Pr3 or PR4 but I'd defo go back to them before I'd use these T30's again ~ but the fly in the ointment is the front tyre wear, and there are other people expressing concern about them on other forum when I searched for front tyre wear on the PR3.

Oh, just to stay on topic slightly ~ yesterday I serviced the R1100S, including gearbox oil, final drive oil, clutch and brake fluids and a new battery.

Wonda-Boy · 25-01-2016 09:46AM

Gonna get a scottoiler with a dual injector for the bike....looking for best price online at the minute. Miss it TBH as my last two bikes had one.....its a great bit of kit when installed correctly BUT can brake your heart if not!

arybvtcw0eolkf · 25-01-2016 04:30PM

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Gonna get a scottoiler

Go get yourself a BMW :P

Wonda-Boy · 25-01-2016 06:07PM

Nah, I already have questionable morales dont wanna go down another rung on the social ladder buying a BMW ffs.......:eek:

;)

Skill Magill · 25-01-2016 06:13PM

Wonda, you know you haven't made it to rung one yet, are ye diggin holes in the ground for the ladder?

Wonda-Boy · 26-01-2016 09:15AM

Skill Magill wrote: »

Wonda, you know you haven't made it to rung one yet, are ye diggin holes in the ground for the ladder?

Good point, and lets face it m8 you would know....:P

DaveD · 26-01-2016 01:33PM

Put it up for sale

https://www.donedeal.ie/motorbikes-for-sale/2008-honda-hornet-abs/11378180

DaveD · 26-01-2016 01:33PM

Put it up for sale

https://www.donedeal.ie/motorbikes-for-sale/2008-honda-hornet-abs/11378180

Richard tea · 26-01-2016 01:53PM

DaveD wrote: »

Put it up for sale

https://www.donedeal.ie/motorbikes-for-sale/2008-honda-hornet-abs/11378180

Bike looks in great condition. I know someone that was interested in hornets. Ill send him your ad

Wonda-Boy · 26-01-2016 03:10PM

That is in fairness the nicest Hornet I have seen, really nice. Very best of luck with sale....if I was getting a naked blast I would chose this.

DaveD · 26-01-2016 03:35PM

Richard tea wrote: »

Bike looks in great condition. I know someone that was interested in hornets. Ill send him your ad

Thanks RT, I appreciate that.

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

That is in fairness the nicest Hornet I have seen, really nice. Very best of luck with sale....if I was getting a naked blast I would chose this.

Thanks. It was by far the cleanest I could find when looking.

stewygriffin · 26-01-2016 05:44PM

Got some more R+G goodies for the R1 today.

Also having a fobreglass and carbon composite company make me a carbon fibre rear hugger based on the SBK Yamaha R1,s

4 weeks till I get it.

stewygriffin · 26-01-2016 05:44PM

Got some more R+G goodies for the R1 today.

Also having a fobreglass and carbon composite company make me a carbon fibre rear hugger based on the SBK Yamaha R1,s

4 weeks till I get it.

The "Today I did something to my bike" thread

Comments