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PostPosted: 21:15 - 18 Apr 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Backed off the preload on the recently fitted ST4s forks I've stuck my Monster to try to get a reasonable amount of sag, then gave it some stick to Lands End and back...

Need to turn the compression down by a couple of clicks, and check everything again as the front still feels a bit vague but it's better than the crashy horrible things I took off as I can at least feel what the front is doing now
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PostPosted: 22:02 - 18 Apr 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cleaned the K&N air filters on the FZR-R

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AshWebster
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PostPosted: 22:30 - 18 Apr 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

I did this in an hour or so Smile


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edit: are my chicken strips bad ? been riding a few months so trying !
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grr666
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PostPosted: 16:21 - 19 Apr 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

New rubber on the Xenter. Just about to put it away now its back from the shop. Exhaust was a pita to remove apparently.
Still it tipped into bends a lot more willingly riding it home. Then again the front tyre was soft on the way there so that's
probably why...
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PostPosted: 17:46 - 19 Apr 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Today the excitement of my bike life was to chain them all together after moving some stuff in the garage Laughing oh whoope do !
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Petemate
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PostPosted: 18:43 - 19 Apr 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Checked over for MOT - adjusted chain, adjusted head bearings, checked all lights, gonna pop into my normal MOT dealer tomorrow and see if he can do it then.
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PostPosted: 19:32 - 19 Apr 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Took it to a garage for MOT and to get the idle issues fixed by a pro. Run out of pissing about time, I want it rideable next time there's sun!
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Hong Kong Phooey
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PostPosted: 19:57 - 19 Apr 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Swapped the front caliper mount bolts for titanium alloy - I could feel one of the old ones stretch as I was torquing it up Neutral

Wonders if titanium alloy fixings are addictive? Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: 20:26 - 19 Apr 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Took the front sprocket cover off the fazer, no welded sprocket thank god.

Also removed a tennis ball sized lump of crap from around the cover and bamboozled myself as to why I couldn't get the clutch to automatically return, then realised the cover had to be bolted down as it has a pressure plate. Laughing
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PostPosted: 10:18 - 20 Apr 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

tightened all 8 of the exhaust manifold nuts on the thundercat as they'd worked so loose that the blowing noise was too much to stand. - sorted now though and sounds good again

just off to get a set of Avon 3D-XMs fitted as Mr Tyre Man couldnt get avon storm 2 ultras in anymore.
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B5234FT
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PostPosted: 10:48 - 20 Apr 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Had a pair of Michelin Pilot Streets fitted to the GPZ this morning.
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PostPosted: 12:58 - 20 Apr 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Had a couple of new tyres put on my Chinese POS to replace the originals.
Seems to ride a lot better now as it doesn't feel so vague Smile
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derillius24
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PostPosted: 14:58 - 20 Apr 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fitted some Eazi-Grip tank pads to help with two-up work on the STriple. Adhesive seems pretty solid and they were inexpensive compared to the Tech-Spec stuff. Didn't manage to attach each side absolutely symmetrically though, despite my best efforts, which has awoken my compulsive demons Evil or Very Mad
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PostPosted: 15:14 - 20 Apr 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

derillius24 wrote:
Fitted some Eazi-Grip tank pads to help with two-up work on the STriple. Adhesive seems pretty solid and they were inexpensive compared to the Tech-Spec stuff. Didn't manage to attach each side absolutely symmetrically though, despite my best efforts, which has awoken my compulsive demons Evil or Very Mad

Burn bike and start again, it's the only way to silence them.
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Rogerborg
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PostPosted: 15:47 - 20 Apr 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

derillius24 wrote:
Didn't manage to attach each side absolutely symmetrically though, despite my best efforts, which has awoken my compulsive demons Evil or Very Mad

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PostPosted: 17:03 - 20 Apr 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

smashed the number plate on the beta with my sized 11 boots when getting off the bike, didn't even bin it or drop it Rolling Eyes

rotated both the clutch and the brake levers forward as far as I could, without moving the hand guards, makes it so much easier to cover clutch and brake with one finger when standing up - should have done it last year really

practiced stand up wheelies, getting slightly better now I bounce the bike up/down rather than trying to push forward
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PostPosted: 18:51 - 20 Apr 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

thx1138 wrote:
smashed the number plate on the beta with my sized 11 boots when getting off the bike, didn't even bin it or drop it Rolling Eyes

I've ripped mine off with a paddock stand but I think you win this round Smile
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Petemate
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PostPosted: 18:51 - 20 Apr 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Took the bike in for the MOT - passed! YaY!
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PostPosted: 18:55 - 20 Apr 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Taxed it... £62!!!

I thought £45 was bad for my 400.
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PostPosted: 19:17 - 20 Apr 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

DRZ4Hunned wrote:
Taxed it... £62!!!

I thought £45 was bad for my 400.

One more cc and you'd be paying £85 like me Crying or Very sad
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PostPosted: 22:04 - 20 Apr 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Started stripping the bike as the sprague clutch is gummed jp and can't get it loose.
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PostPosted: 20:11 - 21 Apr 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Project - New clutch lever, new brake lever, new exhaust, stainless flex and shim on exhaust, new rear valve, sorted some of the wiring, replaced some bolts.
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PostPosted: 21:13 - 21 Apr 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rode my new FZS600, never ridden anything other than singles before. I feel like I'm going to blow the engine up revving it so much but it's only at about 6k and it goes to about 12k? before redline. Very Happy

Not sure if clutch needs adjusting or it's slipping as it revs but doesn't really accelerate... Might just be me being a n00b.
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PostPosted: 21:30 - 21 Apr 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

DRZ4Hunned wrote:
Not sure if clutch needs adjusting or it's slipping as it revs but doesn't really accelerate... Might just be me being a n00b.
That'll be the loss of torque you're experiencing. FZS will find a second wind at about 8k
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PostPosted: 21:31 - 21 Apr 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Replaced the rectifier/regulator on my GSXR 750 K7.

Had been relocated over the winter and thought I got away with it until it let go at 70 and had to be recovered Sad

The Suzuki engineer who decided it was a good idea to put the rectifier behind the radiator should seriously reconsider a career change. Twisted Evil

Installed a K9 rectifier and all is good. Luckily that was the only casualty and the stator and ECU are all good.

Finding you have ran out of voltage at 70 and knowing the inevitable is no fun Laughing
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