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djrikki
Brolly Dolly



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PostPosted: 19:21 - 17 Feb 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
It doesnt go over 60 was in relation to me not asking it to. My car can do 170 but I dont take it there Smile
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FROGGYRIBBIT
Renault 5 Driver



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PostPosted: 20:31 - 17 Feb 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
https://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag79/froggyribbit/Mobile%20Uploads/20140216_155516_zps2jfhcup2.jpg

I added panniers to my cruiser . May look stupid to some people but I need the space and a topbox would look worse
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steve19
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PostPosted: 21:06 - 17 Feb 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
FROGGYRIBBIT wrote:
https://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag79/froggyribbit/Mobile%20Uploads/20140216_155516_zps2jfhcup2.jpg

I added panniers to my cruiser . May look stupid to some people but I need the space and a topbox would look worse

Looks nice mate, good job
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martyn107
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PostPosted: 22:25 - 17 Feb 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well yesterday I changed the sparks, removed the exhaust and downpipes so I could drop the sump. Removed a bastard sheared bolt that snapped when I put my belly pan on. Resealed and attached the sump, waiting to see if any oil leaks now.
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P.addy
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PostPosted: 15:01 - 18 Feb 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
_Iain_ wrote:
Also somewhat interested in your car now Thinking


+1 Laughing
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Copycat73
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PostPosted: 15:06 - 18 Feb 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
FROGGYRIBBIT wrote:

I added panniers to my cruiser . May look stupid to some people but I need the space and a topbox would look worse

well without doubt there be plenty space in them panniers...
however I find the more space available, the greater urge is to fill it full of crap Crying or Very sad
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sabian92
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PostPosted: 16:23 - 18 Feb 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Fitted a waterproof phone case to my YBR Thumbs Up

However the only place I reckon it'd fit and be hidden from the wind by something means it fouls the tank. Bastard Thumbs Down

https://i.imgur.com/C9x8y08.jpg?1
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djrikki
Brolly Dolly



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PostPosted: 16:44 - 18 Feb 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
_Iain_ wrote:
djrikki wrote:
It doesnt go over 60 was in relation to me not asking it to. My car can do 170 but I dont take it there Smile


Ahh, then suddenly it makes sense!

Get on with it - it's lulz.

Also somewhat interested in your car now Thinking


I will do, just cos its only got 160 miles on it I didnt want to rape the engine since its still kinda running in.

Car is a 1994 Toyota MR2 turbo sitting around the 300bhp mark at 21psi of boost. Had it 2 up at GPS verified 164mph but shat out of it at that point Very Happy
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TheSmiler
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PostPosted: 16:45 - 18 Feb 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
FROGGYRIBBIT wrote:
https://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag79/froggyribbit/Mobile%20Uploads/20140216_155516_zps2jfhcup2.jpg

I added panniers to my cruiser . May look stupid to some people but I need the space and a topbox would look worse


That actually looks interestingly cool, although personally I'd see about going a different color myself. Oh an a different exhaust Drooling
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FROGGYRIBBIT
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PostPosted: 21:07 - 18 Feb 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
At least you lot are nice, lol . This is my only form of transport and I need a place to put jacket , helmet , trousers and boots . Thays why I needed big ones. As for the exhaust what one woukd you recommend ?
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Pigeon
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PostPosted: 22:45 - 18 Feb 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
FROGGYRIBBIT wrote:
At least you lot are nice, lol . This is my only form of transport and I need a place to put jacket , helmet , trousers and boots


....... and the bodies of your victims as a serial killer. That was the reason most people were being nice. FEAR! Smile
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mab
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PostPosted: 14:14 - 19 Feb 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Replaced the bearings on my front wheel
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Copycat73
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PostPosted: 17:24 - 19 Feb 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
washed & lubed chain.
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Boris the spider
Nearly there...



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PostPosted: 18:33 - 19 Feb 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Swing arm had not been looked after by previous owners. It has dried out a lot smoother than it looks.
This will need to do until later this year.
Then I will take it off and get the thing stripped and repainted by bro in law.
It's mostly hidden by hugger and tyre anyways.


https://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w545/kitbrodley/20140216_151721_zps3e369869.jpg


https://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w545/kitbrodley/20140219_103209_zps5d8f94d4.jpg
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-Matt-
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PostPosted: 18:52 - 19 Feb 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Cleaned the chain up, should get a couple of months out of it until i'm arsed to put the new chain kit on.

'Cleaned' the bike with a piece of wet kitchen towel.

Got a new MOT, no advisories.

Went on a 2 hour ride for the first time in months. Was even dry weather!https://mackenan.chesterbrookacademy.com/uploaded/chesterbrook/Pre_School/school_650/Photos/success_meme.jpg
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Alpha-9
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PostPosted: 19:10 - 19 Feb 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Realised the rear light/brake light is out, gotta stop hitting massive speed bumps to get air, too much fun Laughing
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BravoCharlie
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PostPosted: 19:24 - 19 Feb 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Took the Forks off to send away for rechroming. been trying to find a replacement set but no joy, plus chromers seem confident they can fix them, no charge if not so it seemed worth a shot.

https://i1263.photobucket.com/albums/ii639/bravocharlie1/null_zps3dd1eb80.jpg

took the tank off to check the fuel had no water in it as it ran a bit strange, suspected carbs issue.

still got brake pads and rear bearings to do before it's MOT, but the forks are looking to take 5 weeks... Sad
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mudcow007
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PostPosted: 16:40 - 20 Feb 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
dropped the oil n filter (filter was crumbly with rust!!)

treated the old girl to some Mobil extra 4t - bike should be at least 170mph now easy
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djrikki
Brolly Dolly



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PostPosted: 17:41 - 20 Feb 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
SliMC wrote:

Did you try a hair drier? My missus's usually helps applications over a curved surface.

I appreciate your desire to be visible, but I very much doubt a few extra inches of white will make all the difference for the people who fail to look properly, if at all. I've recently switched from a white bike to a black one and have not noticed any further decline in some people's awareness of me.

Glad your not to bothered about my view, heck, i'm sure much of the stuff i've done to my bike looks displeasing from others perspectives, its just like a parents view of their ugly baby isn't it.....blind to the hideousness of the monster because its theirs, and ultimately, it matters not.
I just figured you'd posted a picture for opinions....
I would agree that it looks less gash than a display of crinkleyness, or a spade on the fork leg, just not by much from my perspective, hence my suggested alternative.


Hey - thought I'd replied but it probably disappeared into the ether.

This was pretty much the result with the sticky on plate. Its not made of the same thin vinyl stuff you usually can mould with heat (which I used on the white wrap on the screen).

https://homepage.ntlworld.com/y.a.k.a/varadero/IMG_1911.JPG

And on the bike and not from the angle I posted the first pic from it doesnt look that big or bad plus blends quite nicely with the body colour and red parts of the Honda graphics pack.

https://i.imgur.com/EmQmyMJ.jpg
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-Matt-
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PostPosted: 17:47 - 20 Feb 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Took the bike out again for another ride. Used the last of the fuel thats been sat in there a while so will be runnin' fresh next outing.

Did an oil and filter change.

Blew an indicator bulb.

Rounded off a fairing bolt.

Relatively successful day.
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Copycat73
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PostPosted: 18:00 - 20 Feb 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
washed and lubed chain.
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Boris the spider
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PostPosted: 20:31 - 20 Feb 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
New tyre fitted to YBR , Michelin Pilot Street.£44.80 delivered and £10 fitted to loose wheel.
Hope to get more than the 4,000 miles the Sporty gave me.
Cleaned all the underside and gave it a fresh coat of ACF50.
Fitted the wheel and adjusted the chain. Only to find that the brake was jamming on AARRRRGGGGGHHHHH Rolling Eyes
Wheel back off. Out with the pads. Remover the linkage that is arrowed and hammer out the pin that moves the pads as it was sticking.
Quick clean and coat of copper grease.
All fitted and working as it should.
Worthwhile doing if you have the rear wheel off.. Thumbs Up

https://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w545/kitbrodley/713a368b-22fd-4b2b-9cef-b7a9755992a4_zps12842e3e.jpg
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Mjolnir
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PostPosted: 15:48 - 21 Feb 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
I took the red one off and put the gold one on.
https://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c357/mjolnir13/Motorbike/23-OldShockNewShock800_zps43fbe437.jpg

Looks nice. Can't wait to try it out Very Happy
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