(small) Bike Things You've Done Today

Discussion in 'Lounge' started by Cream_Revenge, Nov 15, 2018.

  1. Getting the itch to actually ride bikes again, multi 1200’s are fairly cheap now:thinkingface:
     
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  2. I've been thinking about trying one of these next too:upyeah:
     
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  3. Yes, had it a month, 1500 miles on it now.
     
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  4. Just bought a used Maxton GP10 rear shock in as new condition for my 916 Bp, looking forward to noticing the difference it makes compared to my old tatty Showa...does anyone on here have its recommended settings for a 93kg rider?..:)
     
  5. Replaced second gear. Back to a pocket rocket again.:beer:
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  6. IMG20241025144617.jpg Just got my new lift delivered yesterday, here testing with the old Triumph.

    I have 3 bikes that need some pleasant maintenance work this winter:
    - Triumph: valve clearances checked
    - ST2: valve clearances checked (belts replaced this summer)
    - MTS 950S: belts replaced and valve clearances checked
     
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  7. Decided I’d get bikes fired up but monster dead, I put on change every month or so and was fine before. Annoyed. So decided I’d sort out all my batteries and do what I use to do to get easy access power in the middle of the garage for two chargers. Also hooked Porsche battery up to proper changer as that seemed dead even tho it lives on a maintainer (which is mega annoying!)

    Also decided I’d put the new adjustable pegs on the monster, except they are too small ode to fit and look a little long. Ffs nothing ever easy? Is it. This is why I hate doing stuff on bikes and cars anymore. I find it so frustrating as it never, ever goes to plan and I always have to get something else to resolve it.
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  8. Well at least the Suzuki isn't still there blocking the door -as its battery would be dead too!
     
  9. I feel your pain
     
  10. If you get no joy from the forum you could try emailing/calling the factory direct. They may be a little slow in replying but I bought a pair of brand new shocks from them and they couldn't be more helpful when I thought their original choice of spring was too firm. It's rate should be printed on the spring itself.
     
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  11. Replaced the old bi-metallic strip flasher unit on the Darmah that barely flashed when at idle with the headlight on with an all singing & dancing unit that is timed and therefore flashes at the same rate, a pretty fast 100 per minute, regardless of the load on the system.

    It was advertised as having the same 'clicking' sound as the old unit - which would be great if I could hear it above the sound of the Conti's
     
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  12. Rebuilt my bevel forks. Not exactly cutting edge....
     
  13. Put my V4 Foggy and 1299 up for consignment )-:
     
  14. Sorned the Multistrada. That won’t come out until April, especially as I’m planning to ride USA coast to coast in March. It’s a loose plan but this time I think it will happen.
     
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  15. On a Harley?
     
  16. When in Rome!
     
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  17. Sounds great, did similar years ago when I got married in San Francisco, albeit in a car.
    What is your route plan?
     
  18. No Sam, no!
     
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  19. i took a harley round the rockies few years back. only for a few days and one and only time but loved it at the time :upyeah:
     
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  20. I reckon they work in the USA, what with those long straight roads and a max permitted speed of 55mph.
     
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