What have you done to your bike today?

[Easy-X]

[blurredman]

After 10 years finally getting on and replacing some (original rock hard) seals. Will need at least one bearing though.
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CBT: 12/06/10, Theory: 22/09/10, Module 1: 09/11/10, Module 2: 19/01/11
Past: 1991 Honda CG125BR-J, 1992 (1980) Honda XL125S, 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, 1979 MZ TS150.
Current: 1973 MZ ES250/2 - 18k, 1979 Suzuki TS185ER - 10k, 1981 Honda CX500B - 91k, 1987 MZ ETZ250 (295cc) - 40k, 1989 MZ ETZ251 - 51k.

[kawakid]

Oil change and cleaned the chain.
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I've a twin and a 4.

[Fullers1845]

Helped my brother-in-law change the knackered floating front discs on his old ZZR600.

Had a test ride on it, for a 33 year old it's actually still a really, really good bike - a comfy doddle to pootle about town on, then a complete hooligan out of town
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Honda CB125F, Kawasaki ZX6R J1, 1978 Kawasaki KZ650, 1922 Sheffield-Henderson Blackburne grasstrack/sprint

[blurredman]

Saved £40 by buying a standard metal shielded 6305 instead of a 83357A-9 by carefully transferring the oil slinger/retainer ring part from old bearing. Bit of patience and careful equal retentioning/rebending of the curly parts (not sure of name) in order that the ring is retained in the machined groove properly.
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CBT: 12/06/10, Theory: 22/09/10, Module 1: 09/11/10, Module 2: 19/01/11
Past: 1991 Honda CG125BR-J, 1992 (1980) Honda XL125S, 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, 1979 MZ TS150.
Current: 1973 MZ ES250/2 - 18k, 1979 Suzuki TS185ER - 10k, 1981 Honda CX500B - 91k, 1987 MZ ETZ250 (295cc) - 40k, 1989 MZ ETZ251 - 51k.

[Rob W]

Quite a lot recently.

New chain and sprockets (totally cosmetic, the original set only had 2400 miles from new).

New set of Road 6's, pair of Puig chain tensioners and some decal kits from Pyramid that I think make it look a lot nicer. Also removed the spacers under the bars and raised the pegs to get it a bit more nosey and it's massively improved it IMO.

Oh, and a pair of Litelok X1's. Ever since my GSX-S was stolen outside my local Morrisons in less than 4 minutes from me leaving and coming back to it, I've never felt comfortable parking the bike out of view. Hoping if they see those wrapped round it they'll move on.
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TS50 > Senda 125 > ZXR400 > CB-1 > GSX-R1000 > Bandit 600 > ZXR750 H1 > GSX-R750 SRAD > '98 RR-W Fireblade > T595 Daytona > Hornet 900 > '04 Fireblade > GSX-S1000F (x2) > '23 XSR900

[recman]

Used the multimeter to check the battery is still receiving trickle charge from the solar charger. Kicked the tyres.

[Easy-X]

Dug out the Husky which has been gathering dust (literally) since getting the GT. Checked fluid levels, kicked the tyres, etc. Started first time on the button!

Which is more than I can say for the Old Fella's Jag: suspected glow plug module failure. Still waiting for the AA to turn up after calling them ~4pm.
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Royal Enfield Continental GT 535, Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter

[Rob W]

Took it for it's first MOT.
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TS50 > Senda 125 > ZXR400 > CB-1 > GSX-R1000 > Bandit 600 > ZXR750 H1 > GSX-R750 SRAD > '98 RR-W Fireblade > T595 Daytona > Hornet 900 > '04 Fireblade > GSX-S1000F (x2) > '23 XSR900

[CrypticCrud]

[CrypticCrud]

Washed it & lubed it!
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CBT - Aug24, Theory - Jun25, Mod 1 - Jul25, Mod 2 - Sep25
Kawasaki Z125 > Honda Z125 > GSX-R600 Y

[A100man]

[blurredman]

Finally got the ts185 running. Running badly- but running.
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CBT: 12/06/10, Theory: 22/09/10, Module 1: 09/11/10, Module 2: 19/01/11
Past: 1991 Honda CG125BR-J, 1992 (1980) Honda XL125S, 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, 1979 MZ TS150.
Current: 1973 MZ ES250/2 - 18k, 1979 Suzuki TS185ER - 10k, 1981 Honda CX500B - 91k, 1987 MZ ETZ250 (295cc) - 40k, 1989 MZ ETZ251 - 51k.

[panrider_uk]

Washed the Guzzi and replaced the pannier hinge pin that dropped out.
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Current bikes: Honda ST1100 Pan European. Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel

[Rob W]

Took it to BSD and had it mapped properly.

Only made 101 at the wheel which is less than hoped but apparently the engine is healthy and that's about right, and at least now the fuelling is sorted. Certainly doesn't feel slow anyway.
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TS50 > Senda 125 > ZXR400 > CB-1 > GSX-R1000 > Bandit 600 > ZXR750 H1 > GSX-R750 SRAD > '98 RR-W Fireblade > T595 Daytona > Hornet 900 > '04 Fireblade > GSX-S1000F (x2) > '23 XSR900

[blurredman]

Fixed (just proof of concept) the air leak causing an unsteady idle.

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EDIT: Not fixed. Idle still tempermental.
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CBT: 12/06/10, Theory: 22/09/10, Module 1: 09/11/10, Module 2: 19/01/11
Past: 1991 Honda CG125BR-J, 1992 (1980) Honda XL125S, 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, 1979 MZ TS150.
Current: 1973 MZ ES250/2 - 18k, 1979 Suzuki TS185ER - 10k, 1981 Honda CX500B - 91k, 1987 MZ ETZ250 (295cc) - 40k, 1989 MZ ETZ251 - 51k.

[RhynoCZ]

[A100man]

Disassembled the 'new' showa USD forks for the 'prilla. I'm now faced with an alarming array of bits and bobs.
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Now: A100, GT250A, XJ598, FZ750, SL1000

Then: Fizz, RS200, KL250, XJ550, Laverda Alpina, XJ600, FZS600, Skorpion

[blurredman]

[RhynoCZ]

[blurredman]

Yes of course. There are some tiny cracks I saw- that may or may not change/let air through with warm/cold conditions. Pretty standard really- tehre is no seal just metal on metal. Though seals to barrel is fine. Done all that stuff checking with carb cleaner etc. For now- just slapped loads of grease on the inside of inlet where carb mates- and on the outside where the cracks would follow through to. I've broken a few of these over the years over-tightening. Unfortunately the aftermarket ones are really poorly ported.

Yes- there's an o-ring in the cap to keep it air tight. Without o-ring (or on earlier bvf carbs a sort of paper gasket) idle is indeed all over teh place.
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CBT: 12/06/10, Theory: 22/09/10, Module 1: 09/11/10, Module 2: 19/01/11
Past: 1991 Honda CG125BR-J, 1992 (1980) Honda XL125S, 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, 1979 MZ TS150.
Current: 1973 MZ ES250/2 - 18k, 1979 Suzuki TS185ER - 10k, 1981 Honda CX500B - 91k, 1987 MZ ETZ250 (295cc) - 40k, 1989 MZ ETZ251 - 51k.

[to v or not to v]

adjusted the clock. for whatever reason it hasnt kept accurate time since the bike got tucked away for the off season.
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current bike Yamaha Thunderace.
Moto Guzzi V7.