What have you done to your bike today?

[Hong Kong Phooey]

[hellkat]

Rode it home
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Not nearly as interesting in real life.

[Easy-X]

[hellkat]

What does that mean?
Never heard that expression before.

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Not nearly as interesting in real life.

[Easy-X]

[hellkat]

Ohhhhh I see.


Nahhhh, the vid was done outside my house, after I got home.
(I wouldn't have been so gauche as to do a excited-girly stylee video in front of the shop where they fixed it. )

Crikey ... give me some credit for being *slightly* cool )

So it was warmed up already, cos I had ridden it back from Greenwich to ma hoose by then.

In fact the hottie at the shop, who reminded me strangely of our very own Grrr666 (same chin *wibble* ) warmed it up for me.

... showed me how the choke was a bit dodgy, rode it up and down to check it was going to keep ticking over, and all the time I was just watching thinking "Nice arse, bit skinny, but worth a perve"

Choke, what choke?

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[Easy-X]

Ah so warmed up already... the bike that is I'll let you off then.
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Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter

[om15]

Sold it. Very, very reluctantly, had my last ride on my Baker Express Interceptor 650 yesterday. Sadly my knees have now reached 70 years old and they found it rather hard going, it is quite a heavy bike and just pushing around was a pain.
It is a shame because it was a great bike, however I still have the Himalayan to potter around on.
Not sure what I will get next, maybe another Street Twin or something lighter.

Knees can be a bugger.
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[blurredman]

[hellkat]

Ahhhhhrgh, I think I have to faff about with a V62 before I can properly cane the GSX, FFS LOL
Buggre.
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[Brava210]

Attempted to repair a cracked panel..........and fucked it to a stump


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Honda Novio, Puch Grand Prix, Suzuki AP50, CZ 125, Wassell 125, Montesa 348,Honda 125TDC, Suzuki 100ER, Suzuki GSF650 Bandit, Aprillia Pegaso, Honda PCX125, Honda Forza300, BMW G310 GS, Suzuki SFV650, Honda CB500X

CHARLEY SAYS " ALWAYS TELL YOUR MUMMY BEFORE YOU GO OFF SOMEWHERE"

[Bhud]

Did a bit of mild porting to the cylinder head of my project bike.

The idea is to put back in any horses it's lost over the years, and maybe a few more. It's getting fresh(er) valves and valve springs, from Germany. It also has lighter aftermarket ignition advancer springs (from Z-Power) a custom 2-into-1 intake (which I've heavily flowed), and this mildly ported head. The porting I've done (just with a Dremel) is only for flow, not volume, and it's just taking out hard angles and casting flaws, because the standard cam is going back in. I haven't found anyone who makes a performance cam for this bike, although there are performance valves available (which I'm not getting, as they're very expensive and as far as I can see they also increase the size of the combustion chamber with their concave faces).

https://i.ibb.co/mGtxFrD/porting.png

[jeffyjeff]

Changed out the brake fluid on my YBR. Two years since purchased new, but 2015 model year (old dealer stock). The fluid did not look this bad in the sight glass; I was surprised when it came out of the caliper looking like tea left overnight in the pot. 4,315 miles on the bike when I performed this service.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51272383804_e3753540c4_c.jpg

Brake reservoir says use DOT3 or DOT4. Did an internet query; DOT4 has a higher boiling point, but higher hydroscopic properties (absorbs water easier), DOT 3 lower boiling point (401F vs 446F) but has longer lifespan in service due to lower water absorption. My single piston YBR front brake got new DOT3.

New brake fluid resembles light salad oil in the tube during brake bleed. I was pleased to see Yamaha put in a small stainless deflector in the bottom of the reservoir to prevent squirting during the brake bleed procedure.
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History shows again and again how nature points out the folly of men - BOC

[Bhud]

Brake master cylinder replaced, on project bike.

There was absolutely nothing wrong with the old one, except that it didn't activate the brake light when you pressed the brake. This is how it was designed, which is great, but it didn't feel safe when I took it for its MOT. So I bought a new brake master cylinder, which had a switch fitted. It's considerably smaller, and the reservoir fills up with seemingly just a few drops, but I've hooked it up, tested it and it all works. The switch is wired in to close the same circuit as the rear brake switch. The brake does work, but at the angle of the handlebar, the fluid level reads minimal even though it's brimmed on one side.

https://i.ibb.co/SQ9QBJz/new-master-cylinder.png


Cylinder head coming along nicely. Valves lapped in, residue of lapping compound pressure-washered off, new valve stem steals fitted, etc. New manifold gaskets made (out of the proper stuff - Flexoid). They're matched to the cylinder head (rounded/flared out at the inrakes) and to the manifold.

[Easy-X]

Is the old master meant for a pressure switch mid way down the brake pipe?
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Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter

[Bhud]

[The Shaggy D.A.]

Listed the 250 Tuesday evening, sold it today. Even quicker sale than the 500, bloke just asked if it was available, was it reliable, and would I deliver. Yes, yes and maybe. I thought he'd want to come over and view the bike, but no, he had "cash waiting, when could I drop it off?". Just dropped it off, cash was waiting, no haggling, no inspection other than checking the fuel tap and the steering lock. Weird.

Anyhoo, back to shopping, before the good lady wife fills the garage space
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Currently : Royal Enfield 350 Meteor
Previously : CB100N > CB250RS > XJ900F > GT550 > GPZ750R/1000RX > AJS M16 > R100RT > Bullet 500 > CB500 > LS650P > Bullet Electra X & YBR125 > Bullet 350 "Superstar" & YBR125 Custom > Royal Enfield Classic 500 Despatch Limited Edition (28 of 200) & CB Two-Fifty Nighthawk > ER5

[ThatDippyTwat]

Decided sod it, took the valve cover (which is also the rocker arm retainer) off the head. Spotted the problem immediately.

It's kinda hard to set the valve clearance when the button on top of the valve stem decides to part company with the rest of the valve stem. It's sat all nice and shiny by the gold head nut. Cock. Explains why I couldn't get it set for love nor fucking money.
https://i.imgur.com/gxsIparl.jpg

Trying to get the spec off the importer, as I know they're out of stock of, well, everything, at the moment. It's a KW157FMI engine, so I may just grab a GS/GN/GZ set of valves and hope they're not EN. Also get to brush up on DIY valve spring compressors.
I'm gonna chuck a new cam (longer duration?) and rockers n while I'm in there, this one has evidently been starved of oil at some point. Got a 150 kit sitting around, will chuck that on at the same time.
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'98 VFR800 (touring) - '12 VFR800 Crosrunner (Commuting) - '01 KDX220 (Big Green Antisocial Machine)

[Easy-X]

On spring compressors I'd have to say a purpose made tool makes the whole operation a doddle. Well worth buying/borrowing one to save some swearing.
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Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter

[wr6133]

Agree with Easy, it's a PITA bodging it when a cheap tool is around £10 and makes it simple.

[ThatDippyTwat]

Hadn't realised they were so cheap. Last one I played with was on a mates insane V8 and the pricetag made me wince, but thinking about it, that bloke's motor was the thick end of £50K (NRE Twin turbo V8), so he's not shy about buying shiny tools.
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'98 VFR800 (touring) - '12 VFR800 Crosrunner (Commuting) - '01 KDX220 (Big Green Antisocial Machine)

[wr6133]

The cheap ones do tend to bend a little after multiple uses but can be bashed straight again. For home use they are fine.

[ThatDippyTwat]

[Tdibs]

Almost done rebuilding dr650 swingarm + linkages. All powdercoated + new bearings/seals.

https://puu.sh/HTHZH.jpg[
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Previous : 09 Vanvan 125| 02' Sv650s || Current: 1999 Xj600n | 1992 DR650 RSE | 2005 Fazer 1000

[Simon13245]

Today I installed those tank grips by "Eazigrip". They were not tailored for NSR 125, but they work just fine. It made a huge difference for me. I am finally not sliding around while braking
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Honda NSR 125R (1999)