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dirtydog
04-06-12, 08:41 AM
Here ya go, a nice new sticky chat thread for posting just about anything. Normal rules apply i.e within the U rating, no abusing other users etc etc
DD, thanks very much! Much appreciated 8) You know that you're local to WayneL and Thunderace who are also in Aldershot??
dirtydog
04-06-12, 08:53 AM
Yeah have had a PM convo with WayneL who's not far from me.
Where abouts is thunderace
Hopefully get the SV back on the road soon. Not been MOT'd for about 3 years now! Since its last MOT it's gained a GSXR750 front end and an Elka rear shock
Not sure where Thunderace lives, i only know it's Aldershot :lol:
3 years! Time to get it back on the road then ;) What type/model have you got? Gixxer front end v nice, i'm considering it for mine when i decide how long i am keeping it for.
Fallout
04-06-12, 09:10 AM
Woohooo! New thread. Thanks Dawwwg! :D
dirtydog
04-06-12, 09:23 AM
Mines a curvy S. bought by the other half (Kithat) new in 2001 and then acquired by me about 4 years ago when I bought kitkat a Raptor 1000.
Was originally pearl lively yellow but is now Shimmerin green. Showing about 35k miles now.
In my defence I've not been off the road for those 3 years as I had a Benelli Tornado for a little while
Here it is
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x241/dirtydog88/363ca6ec.jpg
And yes the wheels are still mismatched like that, still trying to decide what colour to paint them!
dirtydog
04-06-12, 09:36 AM
Darker than kwak green, that picture was taken in the shade so doesn't do it justice really.
Been the last few years with having a baby (now 3 1/2) and busy lately with a mk2 xr2!
That looks good 8) i like the look of that. I bet it eats corners better than before with the suspension set up
dirtydog
04-06-12, 09:50 AM
It should do, I've not ridden it in anger since fitting the rear shock
Bordtea
04-06-12, 04:40 PM
Thats one hell of a bright wheel!
Nick_69
05-06-12, 08:19 AM
I actually like the colour of that bike and i think the wheel is ace
dirtydog
05-06-12, 10:59 AM
The green is much nicer and brighter in sunlight.
Wheels will either be silver to match the frame or black
Nackered, a long good weekend on the bike. This week is new front discs and pads for the bike, then hopefully a weekend of wearing them in (weather prevailing)
What have you lot been up to?
sitting at home wishing i was a lot further east :(
tomor, how come you couldn't attend?
The Idle Biker
11-06-12, 09:42 PM
Hopefully get the SV back on the road soon. Not been MOT'd for about 3 years now! Since its last MOT it's gained a GSXR750 front end and an Elka rear shock
It's not a bike unless it's running on the road. Hurry Up!!!! ;-)
Work wouldn't give me the time off :( (i work saturday's aswell and the are tight arses :) )
dirtydog
12-06-12, 05:10 PM
It's not a bike unless it's running on the road. Hurry Up!!!! ;-)
Well it's running! Loads of work on at the moment so finding time to get it MOTd etc is proving difficult. On the flip side all the work means extra dosh to pay for the MOT and tax
Geodude
16-06-12, 07:27 AM
Sorry mate. Not really been on this week due to work.
Yes I have Buffalo gloves. I find the fingers fine, very comfortable in fact.
The only thing I didn't like was the thin velcro strap that went around the wrist, so I cut it off. I still use the thick velcro strap of course.
Other than that I find the gloves very good. They are summer gloves out of interest.
Hope that helps.
Cheers,
Wayne
Ey up Wayne, thought it better to reply to the above in here so i dont derail the other thread. I've got the Bays as below:
http://www.glmsales.co.uk/lg_images/Buffalo-Bay-Glove.jpg
Im on my second replacement pair in a month because of the stitching round the outside seam on the fingers coming away? My finger tips get squashed numb by the weird stitching (seam sewn round the outside of the fingers) and dont know anybody else with the same glove. Ive been and got some Tuzo TZ10's and they do fit like a glove. Maybe i will give the Buffalo Bays another try and see if they give a bit.
Fallout
21-06-12, 10:22 AM
I have an MOT! Ready for another years carnage!
Fallout
21-06-12, 11:29 AM
Yeah, and new brake pads. Forgot how ****e they are when they're new. Squeeeeeeeeeeze harder (wayhey). Hopefully they'll wear in and the mechanic didn't do something stupid like bleed out all my brake fluid.
Also bought some RST trousers so I can finally stick my budget ones in the wardrobe, and a tail bag ... plus some oil to apparently help clean my downpipe (doubt it!).
yeah, after a few miles they'll bed right in. Think mine are just about bedded in now.
You really did go 'shopping' then, what did you get a tail pack for when you have that tank bag ;)
Fallout
22-06-12, 10:25 AM
Well, to transport my new trousers home, obviously! :D Nah, I figured the more storage the better. Should avoid me having to wear a backpack in future.
always best to stack the bike with luggage than the rider
Fallout
22-06-12, 06:52 PM
True that. The only thing is, the bungees wore away a bit of paint work where I clipped them on. Will need to find a better connection point.
Get some wide clear tape and stick that over your fairings. then the bungees wont scratch :) problem solved
Bordtea
23-06-12, 02:03 AM
Get some wide clear tape and stick that over your fairings. then the bungees wont scratch :) problem solved
Your bodging knows no ends!
Get some wide clear tape and stick that over your fairings. then the bungees wont scratch :) problem solved
If you use selotape parcel tape (other brands are available) it's very cheap. AND to make it easier to get off, put some wax polish on the paintwork first but don't rub it off. Then it sticks enough to protect the paintwork but not so well that it's a bugger to get off and/or takes your stickers off.
get the rubber netting style stuff and put it under the tailpack with over hang on the sides where the bungies are against the bodywork. The bungies will still rub through the tape/clear plastic.
this stuff or similar: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorcycle-Luggage-Webbing-Anti-Slip-Lug-Web-Black-Sheet-Size-60cm-x-90cm-/300640214615?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item45ff8d9e57
littleoldman2
23-06-12, 06:53 AM
I use the same material. My better half bought it to line the kitchen draws.
get the rubber netting style stuff and put it under the tailpack with over hang on the sides where the bungies are against the bodywork. The bungies will still rub through the tape/clear plastic.
this stuff or similar: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorcycle-Luggage-Webbing-Anti-Slip-Lug-Web-Black-Sheet-Size-60cm-x-90cm-/300640214615?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item45ff8d9e57
Problem with the rubber mesh is if you get any grit in there eg, riding through rain on muddy roads, the rubber holds it and it will also eat through your paintwork pretty effectively. Best bet is both rubber mat and tape (tape under rubber) but depends how precious you are about the paintwork.
I did 1500 miles in bad weather through France with the sellotape method and suffered no damage or rub through at all.
Bodmin thread has now been started, i've picked a location and dates. Please post in there any details you want to add, input, if those dates are not good or places you want to go. I want the trip to be one to remember and a fun weekend
I will ask at work tomorrow but don't see it being a problem as will be quiet around then.
Nick_69
27-06-12, 09:33 AM
I need to find out if im working that weekend or not, also its triumph live that weekend as well
The Idle Biker
29-06-12, 10:53 AM
Getting a "new" bike on Saturday, wooohooo! Guess what type?
The Idle Biker
29-06-12, 09:48 PM
does it have 2 wheels?
Correct. It does.:D
Spank86
29-06-12, 10:21 PM
Getting a "new" bike on Saturday, wooohooo! Guess what type?
A motor one?
Fallout
30-06-12, 07:58 AM
A motor one that goes vrooom vrooom?
Maybe you are going to be as cool as me and have got yourself one of the rare Suzuki Epicuros. So cool Suzuki had to stop making them as all other bike sales plummeted once people saw these as nothing else would do.
If you have been lucky to secure yourself an Epicuro we could go for a mega-blat somewhere. Remember blue ones are fastest.
The Idle Biker
30-06-12, 09:28 PM
ha hah well you're kind of close.
http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd400/IdleBiker/Gixxer/Gixxerday1.jpg
http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd400/IdleBiker/Gixxer/KGrHqFHJBEEP398RfqBP2PesrODQ60_12.jpg
Road legal (daytime) track bike. 750. Garagaed since 2004, rescued and given a half decent paint job and tons of stickers. Looks great from 10 foot away :-)
It's my road bike for now. Not very practical, but que sera!
Fallout
01-07-12, 08:27 AM
You may need to take up smoking with all those Rizla decals. ;) Are the headlights swapped for air intakes then?
Nick_69
01-07-12, 10:40 AM
You may need to take up smoking with all those Rizla decals. ;) Are the headlights swapped for air intakes then?
No that looks like a race fairing. Nice looking bike Lauri will need to see I in the flesh at some point.
The Idle Biker
01-07-12, 08:22 PM
Thanks Guys. I rode it down to the Goodwood Festival of Speed today. It steered like a Dog. Engine, gearbox, great. Front end crap. I noticed it on the test ride but it was down country lanes with severe cambers and I thought the steering felt funny but I put it down to the state of the road. So I reckon either.
1:The front tyre pressure is really low (I hope)
2: The clip ons aren't lined up (I hope)
3: It's bent (I fear)
Will check it tomorrow. Fingers crossd.
ha hah well you're kind of close.
http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd400/IdleBiker/Gixxer/KGrHqFHJBEEP398RfqBP2PesrODQ60_12.jpg
Road legal (daytime) track bike. 750. Garagaed since 2004, rescued and given a half decent paint job and tons of stickers. Looks great from 10 foot away :-)
It's my road bike for now. Not very practical, but que sera!
I'm sorry, but
1) Can you fit either a 5 litre can of dulux or 2x4 litre cans of bike oil under the seat
2) Can you fit two full-face helmets in the top box
I fear the answer to both of these is no.. unlike the awesome Epicuro. You've missed a trick here focusing on marginally more power at the expense of practicality !
Thanks Guys. I rode it down to the Goodwood Festival of Speed today. It steered like a Dog. Engine, gearbox, great. Front end crap. I noticed it on the test ride but it was down country lanes with severe cambers and I thought the steering felt funny but I put it down to the state of the road. So I reckon either.
1:The front tyre pressure is really low (I hope)
2: The clip ons aren't lined up (I hope)
3: It's bent (I fear)
Will check it tomorrow. Fingers crossd.
Know it's probably something you've already looked at but recently my front tyre went off. It sort of went halfway between being squared off and V'd. You could not actually see it but you could feel it if you ran your finger over the body of the tyre at 45 degrees.
Front end was horrible. Bike initially fights to straighten up when you tip in then kinks over. Bit like riding over raised white-line or big over-banding all the time.
Had this same symptom last time and a tyre swap sorted it. Last time was a Mitch PR2 dual compound so guess the centre portion is just MUCH harder than the sides. Suspect you've got less "sensible" rubber on the front of your but may be a similar wear issue if it's been heavily tracked.
Off to get a new PR3 this afternoon!
Fallout
02-07-12, 11:54 AM
Don't forget it could also be that Laurie is rubbish at riding. Don't forget that as a possible cause.
The Idle Biker
02-07-12, 01:21 PM
Mark h, thanks for the pointer but these are brand new tyres save 4x20min sessions novice group trackday.
Fallout well, yeah, thanks for that. :-)
The Idle Biker
02-07-12, 07:49 PM
Just checked, there was only 10psi in the front, no wonder it felt wobbly. Might be a dodgy valve. It feels miles better now. Woo hoo.
Still think the forks need straightening in the yolks a bit, as it seems to steer a tiny bit to the right.
Just noticed someone dented the tank while it was parked at Goodwood Festival of Speed yesterday. Crap!
Spank86
05-07-12, 09:44 AM
It appears the oil on my bike is leaking from the rocker cover gasket so thats getting changed and I should be back on the road for sunday.
Good view of airshow practice today. The Typhoon went over so fast and so low it set my car alarm off. Be good to see the Grippen back again as that one makes your lungs buzz.
You can usually park up with a bike by the bailey bridge and watch during practice and trade week. No chance of getting there without a pushbike or walking on the public weekend though.
The Idle Biker
05-07-12, 04:24 PM
Is it the Farnborough Airshow this weekend?
Airshow next weekend 14/15th with trade shows during the week leading up to it. This week they do a bit of practice.
Bordtea
05-07-12, 05:41 PM
Which bridge you on about? The metal style one with somewhat of a view over the airfield? Near the 1st Gear MTC training site and Malta Barracks?
The one by the shic shyc chic.... wiggly bit of the road alongside the canal
It's raining so no chance of a ride this evening so why not pop along the the Heatherside Schools Summer Fair. Friday 6th July (That's tonight) from 5-8. Beer tent, burgers, splat the rat and more yummy mummies (and daddy equivalents) than you can poke a stick at!
If I don't see at least 3x GM there then the next ride-out I lead will consist of 30mph housing estate roads with gravel and speedbumps!
The Idle Biker
06-07-12, 08:25 PM
Sorry Mark, I'm not allowed within 800 metres of schools. Long story, not going to go into details.
Spank86
06-07-12, 09:08 PM
I don't own a car and my bikes in the shop.
Just ordered my front headstock lift. Will soon be able to get my forks off and get them serviced at last. Will also then have no excuse for having such a dirty front wheel as it can now be lifted easily for cleaning (a quarterly exercise usually).
Next question is am I brave enough to get the forks off and back on on my own. Looks simple enough and I've already had front wheel and calipers off so done half of it before.
Been reading loads of stuff on suspension settings but will probably get it set up by Mark Hammond again as he has the Yoda Zen skills required to make it all look so simple rather than randomly twiddling stuff until it becomes unrideable then setting it all back to default again which is the process I'm currently half way through (approaching unrideable)
Then once done suppose we'll have to repeat the job on Mr.Aces bike so he can keep up in the twisty bits :)
The Idle Biker
19-07-12, 05:57 PM
ooh a front headstock lift, a worthy contribution to the GM tools loan cooperative.
ooh a front headstock lift, a worthy contribution to the GM tools loan cooperative.
Got the 36mm rear wheel nut socket and the 24mm front spindle key too. Gradually obtaining all the random kit needed to ensure its only a lack of talent preventing me doing stuff to the bike.
Ps, looking at your avitar looks like you have an inbuilt headstock lift already
Thunderace
19-07-12, 06:30 PM
Just ordered my front headstock lift. Will soon be able to get my forks off and get them serviced at last. Will also then have no excuse for having such a dirty front wheel as it can now be lifted easily for cleaning (a quarterly exercise usually).
Next question is am I brave enough to get the forks off and back on on my own. Looks simple enough and I've already had front wheel and calipers off so done half of it before.
Been reading loads of stuff on suspension settings but will probably get it set up by Mark Hammond again as he has the Yoda Zen skills required to make it all look so simple rather than randomly twiddling stuff until it becomes unrideable then setting it all back to default again which is the process I'm currently half way through (approaching unrideable)
Then once done suppose we'll have to repeat the job on Mr.Aces bike so he can keep up in the twisty bits :)
Cheeky:rolleyes:
@Thunderace. Have you googled the option of lifting your forks up through the triple clamps a bit to speed up your steering?
Once I've got my lift I can see if I can help bugger up your handling too :)
Mark, what make did you go for and where did you get it from. I've been looking at getting one of these http://www.gremlinracetech.com/product/PDSHEAD01
Mark, what make did you go for and where did you get it from. I've been looking at getting one of these http://www.gremlinracetech.com/product/PDSHEAD01
Looks pretty much the same but £40(ish) from here .... <Supplier (http://www.ricambiweiss.de/index.php/cat/c362_HEADSTOCK-LIFT.html/XTCsid/0puo393vlrpps7kms3gtrft1i6)>
They advertise on ebay too <ebay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STFL-COMPLETE-SET-FRONT-HEADSTOCK-LIFT-PADDOCK-STAND-/310226107466?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item483aeabc4a#ht_2484wt_1344)> but is more expensive than going direct unless they have their 20% discount on but apparently that's not on again for a few weeks.
You can pay Euros with paypal and it came to just over £40 incl delivery. When you set up the account look for "Großbritannien" in the country drop down.
I would point out that it's not arrived yet so it may either not turn up or be completely crap but ebay feedback looked OK so thought it was worth taking the risk.
I'll report back if/when it turns up. Welcome to come round and try it out on your own bike too. (assuming SV1000 abba stand will lift yours as I no longer have a traditional rear paddock stand)
Oh and you get some great comedy German-> English translation for the order process and T&Cs.
"Despite careful contentwise control we do not take over adhesion for contents more externally left. For contents of the linked sides are responsible excluding their operator." etc etc
Thunderace
19-07-12, 09:44 PM
@Thunderace. Have you googled the option of lifting your forks up through the triple clamps a bit to speed up your steering?
Once I've got my lift I can see if I can help bugger up your handling too :)
No I've not looked into it yet, but would like to adjust the angle a bit, we'll have to have a play with it when you get your stand.:thumbsup:
Front stand
Ordered Tuesday - Delivered from Germany Friday - Assembled 5 minutes later - Assembled correctly 5 minutes later - Bike in the air shortly after that.
Discovered my brake hoses are a bit short. I think they may be stopping the front forks from fully extending. Best not do too many wheelies!
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-4ahhtk5_MNc/UAl9KDhj5hI/AAAAAAAAAsQ/YTpA36V8_X4/s647/photo+bike.JPG
now that is service!, looks pretty sturdy! is that an oem belly pan or aftermarket?
now that is service!, looks pretty sturdy! is that an oem belly pan or aftermarket?
I'm not really sure. I'd guess it's OEM. The rear hugger is a pyramid though.
Thunderace
20-07-12, 06:20 PM
Ah well as previously mentioned, raising my forks in the yolks might help but, whilst tightening the chain this afternoon, I discovered the source of my cornering difficulty............the back wheel was not aligned, It was slightly off to the right. Now straight took it for a blast..........B...E...A...UTIFUL! She falls into the bends nicely, can now do left handers without scaring the sheet out of myself:D Now all she needs is a fresh set of boots and I'll have to dig out the leather romper suit & knee sliders!!!!:thumbsup:
Ah well as previously mentioned, raising my forks in the yolks might help but, whilst tightening the chain this afternoon, I discovered the source of my cornering difficulty............the back wheel was not aligned, It was slightly off to the right. Now straight took it for a blast..........B...E...A...UTIFUL! She falls into the bends nicely, can now do left handers without scaring the sheet out of myself:D Now all she needs is a fresh set of boots and I'll have to dig out the leather romper suit & knee sliders!!!!:thumbsup:
COOL!!!
Only hope I can get mine back together as well.
Check out Ride in Tyres in Reading for best local tyre deals. Although obviously you'll have to factor in a trip to Glasgow to meet someone who knows how to get to Reading! <Link (http://www.rideinbiketyres.co.uk/)>
Thunderace
20-07-12, 06:38 PM
Cheers Mark:thumbsup: I think I might actually be able to find that pub on Sunday. I'm slowly getting some local knowledge! I'm thinking from traffic lights on Queens Ave' under the dual carriageway, tight right,wiggly bits, follow signs to Fleet, over the the little bridge to the roundabout that until recently was covered in road works, hang a left and keep going 'til I find said pub?
Cheers Mark:thumbsup: I think I might actually be able to find that pub on Sunday. I'm slowly getting some local knowledge! I'm thinking from traffic lights on Queens Ave' under the dual carriageway, tight right,wiggly bits, follow signs to Fleet, over the the little bridge (No little bridge) to the roundabout that until recently was covered in road works, hang a left and keep going until traffic lights. Left First set (Aldershot Road) Right Second set (towards Esso) then go straight 'til I find said pub?
Just follow signs to Fleet and You'll get there.
Thunderace
20-07-12, 06:51 PM
OK
Bit worried about Thunderace. Not had his usual 10 posts before breakfast. I did send him home yesterday afternoon with a new tool and a good book so hopefully he's holed up in the bog with the book and not trapped under the Ace having failed to use the new tool correctly.
Fallout
28-08-12, 10:22 AM
He'd love to be squashed under that beast though. It'd be his favourite way to go.
Thunderace
28-08-12, 12:13 PM
Bit worried about Thunderace. Not had his usual 10 posts before breakfast. I did send him home yesterday afternoon with a new tool and a good book so hopefully he's holed up in the bog with the book and not trapped under the Ace having failed to use the new tool correctly.
Sorry been busy this morning (I must try harder), not had a read of the book yet or a play with the headstock stand (lazy,lazy biker). But will report back with news on project knacker up the front!
He'd love to be squashed under that beast though. It'd be his favourite way to go.
You know me so well!:D
punyXpress
31-08-12, 10:54 AM
Front stand
Ordered Tuesday - Delivered from Germany Friday - Assembled 5 minutes later - Assembled correctly 5 minutes later - Bike in the air shortly after that.
Discovered my brake hoses are a bit short. I think they may be stopping the front forks from fully extending. Best not do too many wheelies!
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-4ahhtk5_MNc/UAl9KDhj5hI/AAAAAAAAAsQ/YTpA36V8_X4/s647/photo+bike.JPG
The hoses will NEVER stop the forks extending - they'll just get pulled right out which will reduce braking efficiency somewha. next time you try them.
HTH
The hoses will NEVER stop the forks extending - they'll just get pulled right out which will reduce braking efficiency somewha. next time you try them.
HTH
Beg to differ old chap. When lifting the front of the bike with the headstock lift the brake lines are tight as a drum so in my humble opinion the lines in this situation are stopping the forks fully extending. I will be looking at either re-routing them or possibly replacing them when I get around to it. However given it's been ridden for c30k miles like that without disaster I'm not too bothered
I've just spent the afternoon doing my mandatory compliance training and it turns out I'm no longer allowed to talk to Spank about anything with wires or LEDs
Spank86
07-09-12, 04:44 PM
I'm pretty sure we can chat about LEDs if you really want to.
Wires may be problematic, what is it you do?
Wires may be problematic, what is it you do?
I could tell you but then I'd have to kill you.... or at least lend you my bike so you can DIY.
Spank86
07-09-12, 05:15 PM
I'm great at DIY.
Only when it involves wood though... Do you need any wooden bits added?
I'm great at DIY.
Only when it involves wood though... Do you need any wooden bits added?
It generally adds wood at about 3.5k!
Has anyone else noticed how much quieter it is in our little corner of the empire while Thunderace is out learning how to drive busses? Clearly he is the catalyst for all the nonsense.
Suggest his name is also now changed to "Butler" in homage to his role model. "I 'ate you Butla'!"
Anyone know when Nathan's back? Surely learning how to say "any more fares please" can't take that long. Or has he been taken hostage by AndrewSmith
Fallout
13-09-12, 10:05 AM
No idea! The dirty stop-out.
Think he's back end of the week. Now to guess how many buses he crashed trying to over take cars on corners
Thunderace
14-09-12, 10:15 PM
Oih you horrible lot, I am now officially allowed to pull out in front of anybody without checking my mirrors as long as I have my indicator on!:rolleyes:
Spank86
14-09-12, 10:39 PM
As oppose to how you used to ride you mean? :p
Thunderace
14-09-12, 10:52 PM
As oppose to how you used to ride you mean? :p
Still ride the same mate, was talking about bus driving!:smt097
do you know have a full PCV license then?
Thunderace
16-09-12, 09:12 PM
do you know have a full PCV license then?
No just D + D1 so I can't carry paying passengers. But can take non paying passengers.
so what size is that up to?
Thunderace
16-09-12, 09:32 PM
57 seater, can now drive everything except tracked vehicles, but I've managed to get myself a free course for that as well, then I'll be a tank driver!:smt040
Thunderace
16-09-12, 09:39 PM
Not going AWOL but I'll be off again tomorrow on Ex to go do some computer geekery, may be back in time for a Wednesday ride, can't do next weekend as I'm off sailing!:smt040
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