The "Today I did something to my bike" thread

blade1 · 17-10-2020 12:44pm

The wasp for the F650gs!

goblin59 · 17-10-2020 2:00pm

blade1 wrote: »

The wasp for the F650gs!

i have been looking at that one xD

looks quite comfy!

flashinthepan · 19-10-2020 7:57pm

That topsellerie have some nice seats alright I was looking at maybe getting one for the V pricey but nice
I would have to go for the lowered one as the V is a tall bike and I just fitted the Lust lowering link to give me an extra 1 1/2" on the ground

The deposit is hefty also while they wait for the old seat to be returned
but nice looking seat

Could you bodge one together with their seat covers and a stapler or would it look crap

H_Lime · 19-10-2020 8:06pm

flashinthepan wrote: »

Could you bodge one together with their seat covers and a stapler or would it look crap

Not easy to get perfect!!

flashinthepan · 19-10-2020 8:17pm

Today's job on the V was the front sprocket
It did not put up any resistance though straight forward but manky with oil and muck
But I needed to re-tension the chain after the lowering link anyway so it seemed a good time to do it as I bought it a few weeks ago

flashinthepan · 19-10-2020 8:20pm

H_Lime wrote: »

Not easy to get perfect!!

I was thinking of trying to get a seat from scrap bike and tinkering / try get it lower shave the foam with a carving knife and the cover was about €80 i think

goblin59 · 19-10-2020 9:12pm

flashinthepan wrote: »

That topsellerie have some nice seats alright I was looking at maybe getting one for the V pricey but nice
I would have to go for the lowered one as the V is a tall bike and I just fitted the Lust lowering link to give me an extra 1 1/2" on the ground

The deposit is hefty also while they wait for the old seat to be returned
but nice looking seat

Could you bodge one together with their seat covers and a stapler or would it look crap

Dad was saying to check out the seat concepts. He has one on a DR650 so i must have a go on that.
he has the bike quite tall though

I have the Sargent up for sale though on adverts now.

H_Lime · 19-10-2020 10:14pm

flashinthepan wrote: »

Today's job on the V was the front sprocket
It did not put up any resistance though straight forward but manky with oil and muck
But I needed to re-tension the chain after the lowering link anyway so it seemed a good time to do it as I bought it a few weeks ago

Was there any slop between the new sprocket and splines on the output shaft? The receiving splines on the old sprocket tell a story.

LollipopJimmy · 19-10-2020 11:08pm

After learning too late that one should not use applegreen petrol I got my bike into the shed. I'm not normally one for jumping to conclusions or blaming bad fuel, however it was the smell when I opened the tank that gave it away.

Stripped it down a good bit. There are other jobs that need doing. Pulled the plugs. Which had less than 500 miles on them and they were black and soaked now given she was obviously all over the shop. Have them cleaned up now and will do a bit of tidying on her over a few evenings this week

listermint · 19-10-2020 11:13pm

Never had problems with Apple green myself

LollipopJimmy · 19-10-2020 11:31pm

listermint wrote: »

Never had problems with Apple green myself

Would never have thought it bad myself but some are franchise and my OH who used to work for them years ago gave out to me for being thick enough to buy fuel there

LollipopJimmy · 19-10-2020 11:50pm

Bike as she sits now (well trumpets covered obvs) and a plug

Hotblack Desiato · 20-10-2020 1:23am

flashinthepan wrote: »

Today's job on the V was the front sprocket
It did not put up any resistance though straight forward but manky with oil and muck
But I needed to re-tension the chain after the lowering link anyway so it seemed a good time to do it as I bought it a few weeks ago

An old chain will wear out a new sprocket quickly

Hotblack Desiato · 20-10-2020 1:24am

Plugs on the CBR can be changed by just removing the access panels on each side...

LollipopJimmy · 20-10-2020 7:42am

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

Plugs on the CBR can be changed by just removing the access panels on each side...

I know, I've other jobs to do too so thats why I took her down

LollipopJimmy · 20-10-2020 3:17pm

As she sits now - well trumpets covered again. A lot of the fairing bolts were in tatters with a few needing to be drilled out and the impact screwdriver to get others out. Somebody put coloured bolts into it at some stage of its life and bought the cheapest crap they could find. Anyway, new stainless bolts on the way.

I've also discovered she has a Delkevic header, might get a Delkevic end can to match

cantdecide · 20-10-2020 3:48pm

Got the SV more or less finished. Lots of little jobs and some bigger jobs done...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HR16TwPzOU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4lQn-RekcA

spiggotpaddy · 20-10-2020 6:21pm

Into the shed to give a little polish while it's raining. Mr sheene got carried away again. Ah well odd balls bearings in the post.

flashinthepan · 20-10-2020 6:42pm

H_Lime wrote: »

Was there any slop between the new sprocket and splines on the output shaft? The receiving splines on the old sprocket tell a story.

No funny enough seemed tight enough considering the old ones look like vampires teeth :-)

flashinthepan · 20-10-2020 8:26pm

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

An old chain will wear out a new sprocket quickly

I changed the chain a few weeks back as there were some stiff links
I then discovered the nut that holds the sprocket was loose
I tightened it up as it nearly came off in my hand
Ordered a new front sprocket and a lowering link and after putting the lowering link on I had heard that the chain would be a bit tighter so I changed the front sprocket and tensioned the chain

Although after H_lime asked if there was any slop on output shaft
I had thought it felt ok but went and looked at the photos I took there is actually a good bit of wear on the output shaft now that I have my glasses on :-( I tightened it up well and went for a spin and it feels grand
I will have to keep a good eye on it

flashinthepan · 20-10-2020 8:28pm

spiggotpaddy wrote: »

Into the shed to give a little polish while it's raining. Mr sheene got carried away again. Ah well odd balls bearings in the post.

Wow thats what you call a deep clean :-)

LollipopJimmy · 20-10-2020 11:37pm

Small but satisfying job. Bought a can of high temp paint, not a fab job but grand

Skill Magill · 21-10-2020 2:15pm

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

Small but satisfying job

flashinthepan · 21-10-2020 5:47pm

H_Lime wrote: »

Was there any slop between the new sprocket and splines on the output shaft? The receiving splines on the old sprocket tell a story.

I put my glasses on and had a look at the photo I took when I was doing it and a story is right :-(

Ouch

spiggotpaddy · 21-10-2020 9:32pm

Drifting out a steering bearing cup and this fella drops between my feet. Took a long time to find a home for it. Stop end cap from the fairing rack.

H_Lime · 21-10-2020 9:36pm

flashinthepan wrote: »

I put my glasses on and had a look at the photo I took when I was doing it and a story is right :-(

Ouch

What's the bike, the mileage and what kinda money does it stand you? Is it used for pleasure or commuting?

LollipopJimmy · 21-10-2020 10:01pm

Not much done...

flashinthepan · 21-10-2020 10:14pm

H_Lime wrote: »

What's the bike, the mileage and what kinda money does it stand you? Is it used for pleasure or commuting?

2008 Kawasaki Versys 650 with 43000 mls used only for pleasure at the mo

Apparently the Gearbox is a cassette type and can be removed without taking the engine out
Seen them on ebay for about £150

H_Lime · 21-10-2020 10:38pm

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flashinthepan wrote: »

2008 Kawasaki Versys 650 with 43000 mls used only for pleasure at the mo

Apparently the Gearbox is a cassette type and can be removed without taking the engine out
Seen them on ebay for about £150

If that's the case your haunted, should be quite doable.
Fit a decent quality sprocket once it's fixed and tighten it to spec.

scudster · 22-10-2020 7:49am

H_Lime wrote: »

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If that's the case your haunted, should be quite doable.
Fit a decent quality sprocket once it's fixed and tighten it to spec.

And add some grease to the splines when fitting to reduce future wear and corrosion ðŸ‘

CJhaughey · 22-10-2020 9:10am

scudster wrote: »

And add some grease to the splines when fitting to reduce future wear and corrosion ðŸ‘

Personally I wouldn't apply lubricant, that will make the problem worse IMO.
Correct torque on the sprocket fixing nut is the best method, if you still think there is a problem getting it tightened to spec then use some spline retaining compound like Loctite 660 but there are others, it is gap filling and really makes the sprocket fit tightly to the countershaft splines.
Preventing movement is better than lubricating the splines for this reason, if you do go down the road of lubing splines then using a proper Molybdenum paste is best for preventing fretting wear.

Hotblack Desiato · 22-10-2020 11:49am

Yeah splines should only be lubricated where there is supposed to be movement along the shaft, e.g. shaft drive

Had a gearbox shaft fail in that way on a GS500, there was by design no nut holding on the engine sprocket just a circlip, wtf were they thinking :mad:

Better not to engage a gear to hold the sprocket while tightening, reports on some bikes of gear teeth shearing off :eek: safer to stick it in neutral and get somebody to stand on the rear brake, or put a plank of wood through the wheel under the swingarm.

flashinthepan · 22-10-2020 1:33pm

The sprocket felt tight enough when I put it back on did not feel sloppy considering the wear on the shaft
Got the wife to stomp on the brakes and tightened it up
No Grease or oil

No immediate plans to swap out the gearbox cartridge yet I will see how it goes and check it next weekend and make sure it has not come loose

Thanks for all the replies :-)

listermint · 22-10-2020 1:50pm

can hardly drive on it like that though ?

spiggotpaddy · 22-10-2020 5:33pm

May as well give it a fresh drop seems the the front end is off.

flashinthepan · 22-10-2020 8:11pm

listermint wrote: »

can hardly drive on it like that though ?

:-) Case of having to
With Christmas coming I don't have have the cash to chuck in a replacement gearbox
So I will check it every week to make sure its still tight
J

flashinthepan · 22-10-2020 8:18pm

Went to the filling station to get some petrol tonight

Just had the summer gloves on my poor little fingers were freezin

I do admit I might have broke the 5km limit though
after 1.5 hrs I got back and thought A pair of heated grips would be nice if the family wanted to get me something for Christmas :-)

So Question is that if the handlebars are 22mm and the plastic of the throttle is 25mm
What size heated grips does one hint at
Are the ones said for 22mm bars big enough to go over the 25mm white plastic thingy of the throttle ?

Thanks
J

dmigsy · 22-10-2020 8:30pm

flashinthepan wrote: »

Went to the filling station to get some petrol tonight

Just had the summer gloves on my poor little fingers were freezin

I do admit I might have broke the 5km limit though
after 1.5 hrs I got back and thought A pair of heated grips would be nice if the family wanted to get me something for Christmas :-)

So Question is that if the handlebars are 22mm and the plastic of the throttle is 25mm
What size heated grips does one hint at
Are the ones said for 22mm bars big enough to go over the 25mm white plastic thingy of the throttle ?

Thanks
J

Yeah, they've thought of that! The left side is 22mm and throttle side diameter is wider at 25mm. There are a few different ones that Oxford do - sports, touring, cruiser etc

I got these ones https://www.thevisorshop.com/en/ie/Oxford-Hot-Grips-Premium-Sports-Heated-Grips/m-22506.aspx?PartnerID=16&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Ireland&gclid=Cj0KCQjw28T8BRDbARIsAEOMBcwPSnpd_xjzJ1w9G6f1b-yZHMT22dR-nlDHoZRyBl7P9SN-kt8EM-MaAtDpEALw_wcB

H_Lime · 22-10-2020 8:31pm

flashinthepan wrote: »

:-) Case of having to
With Christmas coming I don't have have the cash to chuck in a replacement gearbox
So I will check it every week to make sure its still tight
J

If it's not slipping yet and you're planning on a replacement drive on for now:)

Hotblack Desiato · 22-10-2020 8:44pm

Afaik the only bikes that aren't standard are some Harleys.

Yeah the throttle side grip is bigger.

The Oxford ones are very good.

flashinthepan · 22-10-2020 9:12pm

dmigsy wrote: »

Yeah, they've thought of that! The left side is 22mm and throttle side diameter is wider at 25mm. There are a few different ones that Oxford do - sports, touring, cruiser etc

I got these ones https://www.thevisorshop.com/en/ie/Oxford-Hot-Grips-Premium-Sports-Heated-Grips/m-22506.aspx?PartnerID=16&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Ireland&gclid=Cj0KCQjw28T8BRDbARIsAEOMBcwPSnpd_xjzJ1w9G6f1b-yZHMT22dR-nlDHoZRyBl7P9SN-kt8EM-MaAtDpEALw_wcB

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

Afaik the only bikes that aren't standard are some Harleys.

Yeah the throttle side grip is bigger.

The Oxford ones are very good.

Now just to drop a few subtle hints :-)

LollipopJimmy · 22-10-2020 9:54pm

All new fairing bolts, 30 quid for the kit

Have ordered a new fuel filter and some hose. Also got some loom tape to tidy up the wiring.

flashinthepan · 23-10-2020 7:11am

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

All new fairing bolts, 30 quid for the kit

Have ordered a new fuel filter and some hose. Also got some loom tape to tidy up the wiring.

Yeah that's something I need for the V
The ones on it are looking a bit tired also mis matched bolts and a couple with the heads stripped a bit

LollipopJimmy · 23-10-2020 2:20pm

flashinthepan wrote: »

Yeah that's something I need for the V
The ones on it are looking a bit tired also mis matched bolts and a couple with the heads stripped a bit

Yeah I had to drill some out and use an impact screwdriver on others

spiggotpaddy · 23-10-2020 4:52pm

spiggotpaddy wrote: »

Into the shed to give a little polish while it's raining. Mr sheene got carried away again. Ah well odd balls bearings in the post.

All back together. I'll have to find something else that isn't broke to fix, to get through the phoneylockdown.

LollipopJimmy · 23-10-2020 6:09pm

Major issues in the garage, there shouldn't be bubbles in this should there?

goblin59 · 23-10-2020 6:16pm

swapped my back wheel from alloy to spokes today on the F650GS twin.
Need a new disc for the front spoke wheel and then thats done too

Going to keep a set of 50/50's on the spokes and road tyres on the alloys

CJhaughey · 23-10-2020 7:08pm

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

Major issues in the garage, there shouldn't be bubbles in this should there?

Looks wrong alright, give me a shout and I'll help you to drain it and get rid of whatever is causing those pesky bubbles.

Hotblack Desiato · 23-10-2020 7:18pm

Watch out for the ripoff 470mL cans which are on the way :eek:

flashinthepan · 23-10-2020 7:35pm

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

Watch out for the ripoff 470mL cans which are on the way :eek:

You know you will be sent to the ff/fg gulag along with the covid and climate change deniers for showing such dissent

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