What have you done to your bike today? Archive.

[Dave70]

[M.C]

[Howling Terror]

I lifted up the cover...saw that the battery light was flashing green and lowered the cover.
Opened up the shed..patted the MV on the bottom and shut the door.
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[Kawasaki Jimbo]

[haroman666]

[MCN]

I just MOTed, (Failed) fitted a new tyre (£170). MOT Passed. Taxed the hoowur for another year and parked it up.

Now I have the other fcuker to deal with.

TAX and MOT ending this month and I am not anywhere close enough to use the bastirt so....

SORNed.

I just fitted a new battery to the beast too.

Now have the MOT and Tax to look forward to next month.

Get a bike they said, it will be cheaper than a car...


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[TheSmiler]

Today I did some simple work on two bikes, removed the pannier rails and cut the mudguard down to size with the dreme ready for the seat measuring. Don't fancy altering the frame on this new bike so going to try and keep it original with a bit of editing.

On the to do list is following;
Sorting out seat
New headlight
Service
Tail light
New number plate bracket
Indicators.
Fork Gaiters

https://i.imgur.com/Rmv4Du0.jpg

After

https://i.imgur.com/z01GwDq.jpg

Then drilled and fitted the indicators, neatened up the poppy on the tail to "not cause offence" and cable tie the monkey into position after drilling.

https://i.imgur.com/9nSgvJ4l.jpg
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[Ste]

Needs less subframe, approximately one foot less subframe.

I hope you're doing useful servicing as well as tarting it up.

[Howling Terror]

^^^Indeed. Hagon provided me with some firmer springs for the old 250. I also went for some new fork springs. Makes a noticeable difference on an old bike.
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[TheSmiler]

[Beehive Bedlam]

Weekly checks came up with a few surprises.

The front brake light switch the terminal had snapped off so the brake light wouldn't come on when I applied the brake.

Fixed.

https://i.imgur.com/PYGn3mm.jpg

Also the rear brake pedal spring was knackered the brake light wasn't coming on immediately so I replaced that as well.

https://i.imgur.com/syGJH2w.jpg

Also a light smear of oil on the left fork stanchion nothing too alarming but the forks will benefit from a overhaul I might replace the tired old springs for some Ohlins whilst I'm at it.

https://i.imgur.com/2499PxB.jpg

Oil level, chain tension, etc etc all fine.

[ThatDippyTwat]

The plan to get the bike up near the house and dremel some flats onto the weld applied to the exhsut bolts was scuppered by work happening to the path and not being able to wheel it up. Will heat-cycle some more release oil into it, hopefully don't have to resort to bolt extractors.

I managed to clean and lube chain and tighten exhaust patch up before the snow and hail drve me back indoors. A few things I want to do at some point, but not pressing, and will wait until a warmer weekend.
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[Courier265]

Just simple checks on the CB250, chain, oil, tyres.

My topbox is rattling a tad, there is movement between the box and
baseplate so I've cut some strips of an old inner tube and wrapped it
around an area of the base plate, 3 layers did the job.

Also started up my Suzuki, let it run for a few minutes, checked all the
lights and horn.

Only one problem.... need another inner tube.... lol

[MarJay]

Put the 600RR back to road trim so that I can change the oil. It needs a bit of a ride before I drain the old oil out, so I swapped levers, put the indicators and taillight back on, and put the mirrors back on. Ill wait until when the roads are a bit less salty before I change the oil.
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[pepperami]

After taking the Chinese pos out last week when it was wet, windy, dirty, salty and generally shite, I cleaned it today.
Nothing has corroded away or fallen off
ACF is a wonderful thing
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[Pigeon]

My Striple has done 26.5k miles on first set of pads, and looking at the wear, could probably have done another 5 easily.

But don't want to chance it. Had a good innings.

https://i.imgur.com/D4Wg0Sh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/TTd7WiZ.jpg

[redeem ouzzer]

YR5 just about done. Fought me at the finish though. QR coupling on the tank balance pipe leaked, drained tank, fitted spare. Spare leaked, drained tank again, hard piped it. Having to drain the tank to remove it is a pain in the arse so I do need to figure out a solution.

Plugged laptop in to check map settings and also that the shift light on my funky new clock set up worked (turned it down to activate at 3k to test, then back up to 9k as per usual).

https://flic.kr/p/KjyFna



Finally got to have a ride today after solving fuel leak issue. Was pretty clogged up for the first few miles but then cleared ok. Rides well, 6 speed box is much better and the clutch actually lets you find neutral now it doesn't have any bent plates. Having a functioning rev counter pretty much tallies the dyno curve. Nothing below 6k, good power at 7k through to 9. Riding position with clipons is good, not comfortable but then it's not a bike you'll spend much time in the saddle on as it needs lots of fuel stops!

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4707/39314570735_6e6875d06b_k.jpg

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Few jobs to do, gear lever is a bit low and speedo seems to under read so need to find another one.
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[redeem ouzzer]

[Fizzer Thou]

[Hong Kong Phooey]

[Pigeon]

[haroman666]

VTR pads will likely last nearly as long since the brakes are rarely used. Pure engine braking. Eats rear tyres like a starved refugee at a Harvester salad bar though.
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[Fizzer Thou]

[ThatDippyTwat]

Sanded and painted the replacement swingarm. More coats tomorrow.
Cleaned the fins off - Much road shite.
More gunk on Exhaust - Still can't get bike up to get dremel on stuck nuts.
Chain lube and tension.
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'98 VFR800 (touring) - '12 VFR800 Crosrunner (Commuting) - '01 KDX220 (Big Green Antisocial Machine)