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ThatDippyTwat |
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Posted: 18:48 - 04 Nov 2021 Post subject: |
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Finally managed to line up the high level link ppe and Remus Viper I had welded up a few weeks back. It just clears the tyre, but a miss is as good as a mile.
https://i.imgur.com/DMaI1Ybl.jpg
Big question is, do I leave it on the 4th gen, or put it on the 3rd gen that arrives next week.
https://i.imgur.com/voK4atbl.jpg ____________________ '98 VFR800 (touring) - '12 VFR800 Crosrunner (Commuting) - '01 KDX220 (Big Green Antisocial Machine) |
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Posted: 21:47 - 05 Nov 2021 Post subject: |
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I got tired of the My Little Pony saddle bag containing my tool kit, so I fitted an ammo tin instead. No modifications made to the bike - it fits where the handle rail used to be. It seems robust enough, but I can't declare it a resounding success yet, as it does vibrate a lot. It's attached by means of 2 sections of square-section steel tubing, with very large washer sandwiches at each end (rubber in between 2 steel washers). One bolt is 6mm and the other 8mm. I'll need to ride around with this for a bit and see if it works out. If not, I can always strengthen it by reinforcing the hidden side with sections of flat iron.
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Posted: 22:38 - 05 Nov 2021 Post subject: |
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Bhud wrote: | I got tired of the My Little Pony saddle bag containing my tool kit, so I fitted an ammo tin instead. No modifications made to the bike - it fits where the handle rail used to be. It seems robust enough, but I can't declare it a resounding success yet, as it does vibrate a lot. It's attached by means of 2 sections of square-section steel tubing, with very large washer sandwiches at each end (rubber in between 2 steel washers). One bolt is 6mm and the other 8mm. I'll need to ride around with this for a bit and see if it works out. If not, I can always strengthen it by reinforcing the hidden side with sections of flat iron.
https://i.ibb.co/0Qj97CL/IMG-20211105-151744.jpg
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I'm building up a little toolkit at the moment, what's in yours? ____________________ Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter |
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Posted: 23:42 - 05 Nov 2021 Post subject: |
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Easy-X wrote: |
I'm building up a little toolkit at the moment, what's in yours? |
Fuses (glass), spark plugs, 2 x CO2 canisters, can of Tyre Weld (as this bike uses tubed tyres), 2 x Allen keys, cheap but strong multitool with screwdrivers and pliers and blades which I don't mind abusing (I keep my Gerber at home), adjustable wrench (standard type), adjustable wrench (6-sided 2-ended type), normal posidrive screwdriver, bag of cable ties, electrical tape, test light screwdriver, assorted open-ended spanners in small sizes (10mm to 16mm). I'm not carrying anything half-decent in there, in case I want to leave the bike somewhere unattended.
I have a padlock on its way to me, but if someone is determined to get into that, they will. It's better than a soft bag though. |
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Posted: 01:31 - 06 Nov 2021 Post subject: |
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Bhud wrote: | Easy-X wrote: |
I'm building up a little toolkit at the moment, what's in yours? |
Fuses (glass), spark plugs, 2 x CO2 canisters, can of Tyre Weld (as this bike uses tubed tyres), 2 x Allen keys, cheap but strong multitool with screwdrivers and pliers and blades which I don't mind abusing (I keep my Gerber at home), adjustable wrench (standard type), adjustable wrench (6-sided 2-ended type), normal posidrive screwdriver, bag of cable ties, electrical tape, test light screwdriver, assorted open-ended spanners in small sizes (10mm to 16mm). I'm not carrying anything half-decent in there, in case I want to leave the bike somewhere unattended.
I have a padlock on its way to me, but if someone is determined to get into that, they will. It's better than a soft bag though. |
Fuses are a good shout. I've got most of the other things you've mentioned. I found a multimeter for about £4 instead of a test light, I like multimeters ____________________ Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter |
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trevor saxe-coburg-gotha World Chat Champion
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Posted: 15:38 - 06 Nov 2021 Post subject: |
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Bought the Snarley a new V5
Lost the old one
And also taxed it for a year. ____________________ Not nearly as interesting in real life. |
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Put a tracker on the Kwacker ____________________ Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter |
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I posed around town on it last night
Was quite fun. ____________________ Not nearly as interesting in real life. |
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Right bike for the area then ____________________ Module 1 and 2 passed - October 2014. Happy owner of a 2017 Z1000SX, ex owner of a YBR125 / CB500 / VFR800. |
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Posted: 17:15 - 10 Nov 2021 Post subject: |
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Got it home.
1991 VFR750, 43K miles. Used to be red, but I like the colour she is now. Lots of work already done, wavy discs up front, calipers look new, braided lines all round, very new Avon Storm 3D's on both ends... someone put effort into her. Plan is to chuck a battery on her, fuel in the tank, then wash and MOT her.
https://i.imgur.com/oDlCNwHl.jpg ____________________ '98 VFR800 (touring) - '12 VFR800 Crosrunner (Commuting) - '01 KDX220 (Big Green Antisocial Machine) |
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Posted: 22:54 - 10 Nov 2021 Post subject: |
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Dropped it off for its mid run-in service. ____________________ Chances are quite high you are not in my Monkeysphere, and I don't care about you. Don't take it personally.
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 |
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Posted: 14:49 - 11 Nov 2021 Post subject: |
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XSR700 MoT today... FAIL*
Forgot to put the pillion pegs back on, idiot Still, it was probably the loveliest November morning, sunny and warm(ish), to be riding about.
Bonus: it was damp out this morning, last night's rain still sitting on the bike cover. Took it off to reveal a bone-dry bike, glad I binned the old cover
*BTW a reminder that if a bike fails and even though your last MoT hasn't yet expired you're not meant to ride the bike unless you've got a properly booked in re-test. ____________________ Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 2 years, 137 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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