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Rode my SV 3 metres out of the garage to use the saw bench and not cover it in dust, pushed it back in then rode it back out when i realised i hadnt finished.
Still might go for a blast to Hereford tomorrow.
Craig380
04-09-16, 08:48 AM
Did an oil change (not filter), got a 4 litre pack of Shell Advance AX7 for £22 with free delivery which is a pretty good deal, compared to £12 for a single litre bottle from the local Shell station.
sputnik
04-09-16, 09:52 PM
Got round to 'fixing' my heated grips. One of them had stopped working and I spotted a wire going into one of the connectors had broken. Stripped the wires, recrimped, re-assembled connectors. Checked and delighted to see the rogue grip warming up nicely. Went out on the bike only to realise that despite being off, the previously dud grip now stayed on permanently! Bah!
seat design #5 or is it 6. hopefully i have got it right this time. the one before the OEM gel was almost perfect but had ridges at the thighs which cut circulation after about 50 miles, i have removed these so only a run will tell if its right. once i have the shape right i can take a mould and make a proper one.
i'm also going to reshape the OEM gel as it has the same problem of cutting into the inner thigh but apart from that the foam its made from is good.
Craig380
08-09-16, 07:23 AM
seat design #5 or is it 6. hopefully i have got it right this time. the one before the OEM gel was almost perfect but had ridges at the thighs which cut circulation after about 50 miles, i have removed these so only a run will tell if its right. once i have the shape right i can take a mould and make a proper one.
i'm also going to reshape the OEM gel as it has the same problem of cutting into the inner thigh but apart from that the foam its made from is good.
I just fitted a Suzi gel seat which I bought from orger SteveGod, oh my word, the difference is night and day, the shape is SO much better and the foam more supportive. No more dead @r5e after an hour.
I just fitted a Suzi gel seat which I bought from orger SteveGod, oh my word, the difference is night and day, the shape is SO much better and the foam more supportive. No more dead @r5e after an hour.
i have a Suzuki gel seat and its fine for about 30 odd miles then it starts to hurt the inner thighs. i found out after i took the cover off to reshape it as i was under the impression that it was full gel foam but there is a proper gel pad inserted at the moulding stage and the transition between the gel and the foam is directly at the inner thigh so when the gel heats up it goes softer but the harder foam that they use does not.
Craig380
09-09-16, 07:19 AM
i have a Suzuki gel seat and its fine for about 30 odd miles then it starts to hurt the inner thighs.
I didn't get discomfort in that area, but then again I have wide (child bearing :smt082) hips.
I always have to buy jeans that are too big around the waistband, otherwise they don't fit around my hipbones.
Benjins
10-09-16, 11:11 PM
Got rid of the overly large original silencer on my K4 pointy today. Picked up a new high level 350mm oval stainless can from Delkevic and fully expected to have to ride home with it in a backpack. Nice chaps there fitted it for me there and then! Good customer service and am very happy with the result.
Edited now that I found a way to post a pic https://i.imgur.com/O4rx8KG.jpg
new chain and sprockets, new head bearings, much improved ride :)
Highlandsv650
11-09-16, 09:37 AM
What head bearings did you use? I've got tapered ones in my 05 and standard ball bearing type in an 03 I'm converting into a track bike. The steering feels totally different between the two and I wondered if that was the only reason.
replacements are tapered - on an sk4, to be fair, mine have been on the way out for quite some time and were overdue a replacement!
Highlandsv650
11-09-16, 03:02 PM
Tried out my re-upholstered seats today, well over 100 miles and not a trace of numb bum. Result!
I used Tony Archer and have to say that this is one of my favourite mods so far, well worth the money.
maviczap
11-09-16, 03:29 PM
Tried out my re-upholstered seats today, well over 100 miles and not a trace of numb bum. Result!
I used Tony Archer and have to say that this is one of my favourite mods so far, well worth the money.
This ^ and my R6 throttle tube, are my favourite easy mods
Blapper
12-09-16, 09:24 AM
This ^ and my R6 throttle tube, are my favourite easy mods
R6 throttle tube? Pls explain.
R6 throttle tube? Pls explain.
Quick action throttle.
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So you don't have to turn your wrist so uncomfortabley far for full throttle
See. http://www.canyonchasers.net/shop/bike/r6-throttle.php
Blapper
12-09-16, 10:15 AM
Oh, right, thanks. I would prefer a non-linear throttle that starts gently and gets progressively more aggressive to avoid the snatch that I sometimes get.
seat design #5 or is it 6. hopefully i have got it right this time.
seat shape attempt was a complete FAIL.. worst one yet.
maviczap
12-09-16, 12:04 PM
Oh, right, thanks. I would prefer a non-linear throttle that starts gently and gets progressively more aggressive to avoid the snatch that I sometimes get.
The standard throttle tube isn't good, as you nearly have to let it go & grip it again to open it fully.
So about 3/4 rotation to open it fully.
The R6 tube opens it fully in just over a 1/4 turn, its nice and progressive and I don't notice any snatchiness when I use mine. You might find it improves this issue you have, as you need to turn the standard one too far before it starts affecting the throttles?
Its only a tenner, and worth a try IMHO
seat #?? done. slightly different shape and inner core material. sitting on the bike it feels good with no protuberances on the inner thigh area, spongy but supportive. i shall see how it goes at the weekend.
Blapper
12-09-16, 06:59 PM
@Bibio - Would it help if I posted a picture of mine? It's nice and comfy.
@Bibio - Would it help if I posted a picture of mine? It's nice and comfy.
mine is a pointy but post them up if you like, i have looked at loads via google images and even read a few websites about it.
Drained out some oil as the Saab has a few failed DPF regenerations.
Looking forward to cleaning it out....
Blapper
14-09-16, 02:27 PM
If anybody is interested:
https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8320/29052188333_a192c3245a_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Lgf4qR)2016-09-14 15.06.00 (https://flic.kr/p/Lgf4qR) by Andrew Hayes (https://www.flickr.com/photos/spraynpray/), on Flickr
https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8621/29386217430_429fbf6e92_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/LLL3Dd)2016-09-14 15.06.15 (https://flic.kr/p/LLL3Dd) by Andrew Hayes (https://www.flickr.com/photos/spraynpray/), on Flickr
DarrenSV650S
14-09-16, 05:51 PM
I brutally murdered a family of spiders who thought it would be a good idea to set up home in my switchgear and cover the bike in webs. Momma spider might have escaped with a couple of the tiny baby spiders, but daddy spider and the rest of the babies received death by rotating screwdriver
EVICTED! :smt071
TheRamJam
01-10-16, 08:20 PM
Replaced the the front right wheel spacer with the correct type, replaced bearings and seals too. Gave the front calipers a good clean, removing all the crud from the pistons.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/2016-10-01%2013.51.14.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/cmcfa2/media/2016-10-01%2013.51.14.jpg.html)
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Fitted a relay to the VFR. Took power off the number plate circuit and connected the USB charger to output. Switching off the ignition now disconnects the USB charger to stop it draining the battery.
Petherwin Boy
30-10-16, 07:09 PM
Hi Guys, couldn't find anywhere specific to introduce myself as a newby to the site so here seemed as good a place as any as I've been working on my new to me 1999 SV650S. I'm more a resurrected biker than a born again at my age... but enough of that. My last really quick machine was a 1980 Ducati 900SSD and that was in '81 so you can speculate on the amount of formalin I need for breakfast!
I recently bought my SV with just 2600 miles on the clock. Of course, nothing is ever that good in the light of day and it looks like this one had been covered down to a line just above the calipers. SO, I've spent a happy couple of days stripping them and trying to save them.
End result, I've had to buy two new pistons, a set of pads all round, 2 rear pad retaining pins and one front pin. The front pins were both corroded into the calipers. One was so bad that I had dremel it in half and then drill a 3mm hole through the blind end (in the caliper casting). I then turned up a suitably sized drift to go through that hole. Copious squirts of plus gas and some careful hammering finally got it free. The smaller hole will still allow the casting end of the pin to be retained.
Other than that, a new speedo sensor and of course two new tyres (it had it's last MOT in 2005 and the existing tyres were like wood!). She runs well though and the seller had thoughtfully fitted a new battery so I'm thinking I'm nearly ready for an mot as soon as the brake work is done.
Just in time for winter eh? :-)
Hi Guys, couldn't find anywhere specific to introduce myself as a newby to the site so here seemed as good a place as any as I've been working on my new to me 1999 SV650S. I'm more a resurrected biker than a born again at my age... but enough of that. My last really quick machine was a 1980 Ducati 900SSD and that was in '81 so you can speculate on the amount of formalin I need for breakfast!
I recently bought my SV with just 2600 miles on the clock. Of course, nothing is ever that good in the light of day and it looks like this one had been covered down to a line just above the calipers. SO, I've spent a happy couple of days stripping them and trying to save them.
End result, I've had to buy two new pistons, a set of pads all round, 2 rear pad retaining pins and one front pin. The front pins were both corroded into the calipers. One was so bad that I had dremel it in half and then drill a 3mm hole through the blind end (in the caliper casting). I then turned up a suitably sized drift to go through that hole. Copious squirts of plus gas and some careful hammering finally got it free. The smaller hole will still allow the casting end of the pin to be retained.
Other than that, a new speedo sensor and of course two new tyres (it had it's last MOT in 2005 and the existing tyres were like wood!). She runs well though and the seller had thoughtfully fitted a new battery so I'm thinking I'm nearly ready for an mot as soon as the brake work is done.
Just in time for winter eh? :-)
Welcome to the site PB.
andrewsmith
30-10-16, 07:49 PM
How doo PB
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maviczap
30-10-16, 08:54 PM
El o pb :-)
garynortheast
30-10-16, 11:55 PM
Welcome to the site and a curvaceous world PB.
atassiedevil
31-10-16, 12:06 PM
Dropped the engine out of the Mrs VF750C to replace 1st and 6th gear.
Fun (Not)...It's a heavy lump. And the exhaust collector has corroded through in two places, so need to patch that up too.
Got some handguards for the pointy, but it's too dark to fit them by the time I get home from work, so this will be a tinker project for the future :)
If anyone has fitted them, are there any issues to look out for? The instructions look pretty straightforward but I'm always wary of things that look easy - they're the jobs that take most of a day instead of 30 minutes :)
atassiedevil
15-11-16, 09:22 AM
No issues, its more placement, and getting them where they won't foul stuff.
They work pretty well for keeping the chill off your fingers too.
thanks for that, might dragoon some help with getting the placement "just so" :)
Glad to hear they keep the chill off, that's what I was hoping for - bit cheaper than electric gloves :)
Mr Speirs
15-11-16, 10:11 PM
Fitted a new exhaust to my VFR800 and loosened the handlebars ready for the 32mm riders to go on when they arrive. A good day. Bike sounds awesome now!
http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg488/MrSpeirs/EDF73ACB-153F-4163-8AF7-975B3A99B654_zpsecul5jg0.jpg (http://s1240.photobucket.com/user/MrSpeirs/media/EDF73ACB-153F-4163-8AF7-975B3A99B654_zpsecul5jg0.jpg.html)
No issues, its more placement, and getting them where they won't foul stuff.
They work pretty well for keeping the chill off your fingers too.
They don't fit on with my folding levers either, so back on with the oem's and we're good to go :)
sputnik
20-11-16, 09:15 AM
They don't fit on with my folding levers either, so back on with the oem's and we're good to go :)
Out of interest, what type/brand guards are they and where did you buy them. I'm quite tempted to get some but only want something cheap and cheerful...
DarrenSV650S
20-11-16, 04:39 PM
Got my poor little bike in from the cold :thumright:
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/PistachioNut99/IMG_1122%202_zpshr2e5juj.jpg
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Blapper
20-11-16, 05:20 PM
Top man!
I built my '78 Bonneville in my sitting room - your wife must be as understanding as mine!
DarrenSV650S
20-11-16, 05:35 PM
No wife to worry about :)
Long term I should really look in to getting a garage though!
sputnik
20-11-16, 11:13 PM
Put my faith in Chinese manufacturing and Mr Northeast's recommendations and fitted new front eBay discs and fresh front SBS pads as well as giving all calipers a full strip down, clean and rebuild, front and back. Only had a brief low speed test round town but everything feels smooth and good.
That said, anything would feel good as the old discs were thinner than Walkers crisps and had bluer ridges then the mountains of Virginia but after over 60k miles I don't think I can grumble! spent the last two weeks commuting using innefectual back brake only as the front was binding so badly. Breaking a rear brake bolt added an unexpected yet predictable complication to my task but all resolved before the Monday commute.
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maviczap
21-11-16, 06:32 AM
Nice!
Out of interest, what type/brand guards are they and where did you buy them. I'm quite tempted to get some but only want something cheap and cheerful...
I bought the V-strom 650 guards, they include all bolts and washers and seem to be a straight fit onto an SV (and many other models apparently).
I say they "seem" to fit as I'm still waiting for some oem levers as the span adjusters on my folding levers stop the guards from fitting properly :)
[edit] Bought mine on ebay from a bike dealer (Lincolnshire I think they were based). 50 quid including postage, so they're not exactly cheap, but if they keep my hands a bit warmer then I'll be happy !
Sir Trev
22-11-16, 12:31 PM
Today I have been mostly tinkering with me CV. My client decided to call it a day on my reporting contract a little early.
Blapper
22-11-16, 02:13 PM
The joys of self employment eh?
Good luck.
Just look on the bright side Trev. More time to yourself. I had 2 periods of 1 year without work when I was contracting. It prepared me for retirement.
Sir Trev
22-11-16, 03:17 PM
I'm not too fussed. It was interesting to work for a much smaller company than the big corporates I normally end up at but they were so unsure about what they wanted it was disconcerting. I've billed for over nine months of the year so I'm not too worried if it takes a little while for the next one to pop up, although Lady Poppy hates it when I'm not earning. It's all part of the contracting experience so it does not phase me.
A good ten years yet before I think about retiring so if this is indeed good practice then I've got plenty of it left :)
Littlepeahead
22-11-16, 10:13 PM
My Manfrotto tripod 550 decided to fall to bits, no idea why. Spent about 20 minutes trying to get all the bits back in the right place as it's one of those you can flip to 90° and that was the bit that had come apart. It was like being on the Krypton Factor but I worked it out eventually with only several swear words, per minute.
Trev, my last contract at age 55 was in 2003 in Germany after IR35 stalled contracting. As I was financially secure and pretty much tired of the work by then I just took another year off and then worked as an insurance claims handler until I retired. I had been a programmer then an analyst and system designer.
Levers have arrived, bit of tinkering coming up getting the hand guards on, followed by fitting some inner tubes to my boy's bike, the so-called tubeless tyres on it are hopeless. Apparently this is quite common on 125s these days!
Trev, my last contract at age 55 was in 2003 in Germany after IR35 stalled contracting. As I was financially secure and pretty much tired of the work by then I just took another year off and then worked as an insurance claims handler until I retired. I had been a programmer then an analyst and system designer.
Hoping to get to 55 and take early retirement myself, 2 years to go! I am starting to wonder if I should just carry on working though, it gives me an excuse to buy another bike :)
maviczap
23-11-16, 08:45 AM
Both my previous bosses took early retirement at 55, with enhanced offers, I've just got to that milestone. No early bath for me, no early retirement packages being offered, despite the saving that would be made by getting rid of an old git like me :-)
I got lucky. I hit 65 in the September but decided to work through til the end of the FY in April. Come March and the department had to downsize and lose 2 people. Voluntary redundancy was on offer so I volunteered. I had to work on to May but got a nice payout after 10 years work. I would have retired with nothing otherwise as I had no pension with them.
I retired in 2015 aged 58. I took a redundancy package well as starting my work pension. I'm now working 2 days a week in Jessops. Best decision I ever made, lots of time to indulge my hobbies and ride my bike.
Teejayexc
23-11-16, 05:24 PM
Just what has this lot got to do with tinkering?
Admin, hang yer head to in shame :p
I've a good mind to post a gripe too :cool:
With MOT coming up noticed the rear brake light staying on when riding no matter how much I adjusted the switch. Found the peg was very slightly loose so rearset off, peg off and rear brake lever off. All cleaned regreased and refitted tightly. Switch properly adjusted and small test ride followed by Mrs to check it was all sorted.
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Petherwin Boy
24-11-16, 09:55 PM
I joined a few weeks ago when I bought a 99 with just 2600 miles on the clock. All three brake calipers were totally seized and corroded. I've managed to strip them and salvage them with the exception of two pistons. I managed to polish the others on the lathe.
Today I managed to install the front pair and then spent a miserable hour in the freezing cold, bleeding them. Just when I had pressure I noticed fluid leaking from one caliper.... I quickly removed (yes really, it only took a few minutes). I found that one seal had a chunk bitten out of it when I pushed the piston home. As luck would have it I had a pair of new seals so half an hour later it was all back on the bike and bled.
I tried to use a vacuum bleeder but it wasn't great. I actually used a clean oil can, filled with fluid. I pumped the fluid IN through the bleed nipples. This pushed air up and out into the reservoir (keep an eye on the level). I did check with a tube at each nipple, but there was no air. Nice easy job!
maviczap
24-11-16, 09:56 PM
Hello!
Jessops? I thought they went by the wayside?
maviczap
25-11-16, 11:23 AM
Jessops? I thought they went by the wayside?
Nope just restructured, we've still got a branch
Brake callipers cleaned and serviced, oil and filter changed and spark plugs done too as well as fitting Bibios Gizmo ready for USB and hot grips. All with the aid of a new apprentice!
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Nope just restructured, we've still got a branch
There are now about 54 shops compared to the 200 odd we had before the closure in 2013.
Toooldtodie
04-02-17, 06:15 PM
Brake callipers cleaned and serviced, oil and filter changed and spark plugs done too as well as fitting Bibios Gizmo ready for USB and hot grips. All with the aid of a new apprentice!
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You are a diligent owner! You put me to shame.
Like the STOP instruction on the garage wall!!
You are a diligent owner! You put me to shame.
Like the STOP instruction on the garage wall!!
That's in case the wife ever tried to use it 😁
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maviczap
04-02-17, 06:29 PM
Thursday refitted lightened flywheel and put generator casing back on.
Friday checked engine was turning over freely after work
Toooldtodie
04-02-17, 07:49 PM
Mavic you have too much time on your hands... just trying to stop mine turning into a pile of metal oxides!! Cleaning, 6 hours riding and 3 hours cleaning. Groan.
Fitted Bibio's gizmo, thought about polishing my bike then thought better of it and wasted a couple of hours listening g the football.
maviczap
04-02-17, 08:25 PM
Mavic you have too much time on your hands... just trying to stop mine turning into a pile of metal oxides!! Cleaning, 6 hours riding and 3 hours cleaning. Groan.
Ah but yours is a workhorse, mine's a hobby/plaything
Filled with oil & started, no horrible noises despite my mechanical tomfoolery
Red ones
19-02-17, 08:31 AM
Stripped, cleaned rebuilt the front brakes. They had started feeling stiff but were only rebuilt last June.
Absolutely filled with salt and grime.
Stripped, cleaned rebuilt the front brakes. They had started feeling stiff but were only rebuilt last June.
Absolutely filled with salt and grime.
Not one of my favourite jobs
Littlepeahead
20-02-17, 07:51 AM
I put up a sensor light inside the garage. Aside from lighting up the bikes it'll help when I have my hands full of stuff for the freezer so I don't have to struggle putting the light on as the switch is in an awkward place.
However Stuart was a bit surprised when he went to get a sneaky IPA out of the beer fridge last night and found himself lit up like he was attempting a prison break out. I forgot to tell him about it.
timwilky
20-02-17, 08:15 AM
Installed security cameras to garage and garden "office/room/bar" AKA the love shack.
So nice photos sent to my phones whenever movement on the drive/back of house detected.
But watching the alert vids is disturbing as 3 so far have included the dog laying an egg on the lawn.
I still need to tune the movement detection as yesterdays rain resulted in over 100 alerts.
Winter service for the VFR. Have you ever seen so much crap under a fairing? 😄
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SV650rules
27-02-17, 11:16 AM
Winter service for the VFR. Have you ever seen so much crap under a fairing? ��
That's a bit harsh, I think Honda make great engines LOL
My bro has a VFR 750 and he loves it, mind you the acceleration of my AL7 surprised him a bit, even though he has another 25 ponies they don't kick in till higher up.
That's a bit harsh, I think Honda make great engines LOL
My bro has a VFR 750 and he loves it, mind you the acceleration of my AL7 surprised him a bit, even though he has another 25 ponies they don't kick in till higher up.
It is a great engine. It's like a turbine until the VTEC kicks in and then it howls like a banshee.
The side rads make it look cumbersome, but i guess after an SV everything looks complicated.
R1ffR4ff
27-02-17, 02:01 PM
The side rads make it look cumbersome, but i guess after an SV everything looks complicated.
I'm finding out very quickly just how true this is.Suzuki have done a fantastic job IMHO.My SV has been a joy to work on so far :)
I'm finding out very quickly just how true this is.Suzuki have done a fantastic job IMHO.My SV has been a joy to work on so far :)
Well there's plenty of people to ask on this site if you get stuck.
Well there's plenty of people to ask on this site if you get stuck.
Even more if you ride a Triumph :p
Whilst the fairing is off i thought I'd try the Harpic trick on the exhaust headers. I was very impressed. The years of rusty oxidisation just fell off. The pipes are now a nice dull steel colour. A bit of polishing and they'll look like new. I wish I'd known about this when i had my SV's, i could have saved myself hours of slaving with solvo autosol.
the headers were far more corroded than i ever let my SV get due to them being hidden behind the fairing.
There are few versions of Harpic, i bought the power max version in there black bottle.
I'll continue the cleaning on the rear headers and cat enclosure once i get the bike into the drive.
This is just after a few minutes. Compare to the shot previous in this thread.
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The bike is now back on the road and took it for a test ride yesterday. There's always something you miss whilst working on a machine. In this case i noticed that a mudflap in front of the rear wheel was only hanging on by one rivet out of three. I could have just pulled it off but it does keep crap off the rear shock. I managed to pull out the remains of the old rivets and applied new ones with my bargain Aldi pop riveter.
Some new rubber well nuts also turned up in the post. I have four of these on the front fairing filler piece, and they were starting to fall apart. Cheap enough off eBay.
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Sun is shining so she's out. Newly rebuilt rear calliper and black screen fitted. Looking gorgeous with her sunnies on!
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R1ffR4ff
09-03-17, 04:22 PM
Fixed,"Curvy" Rev counter peeling.
Fitted Xenon H4 headlight bulb and LED front parking bulb :)
Adam Ef
09-03-17, 04:27 PM
Worked out how to use the front lift bars for the Abba stand (They've been sitting unopened in the box for the last few months). Then fitted front fender extender (actually took the last couple of days waiting for adhesive sealant to go off) and mirror extender blocks. Ordered breaker bar for removing slightly stuck brake caliper bolts. New air filter already in. Rear brake pads arrived ready to fit. Possibly overhauling the caliper and maybe fronts too as they appear to be dragging a bit now.
R1ffR4ff
11-03-17, 08:04 PM
Checked and re-copper greased front and rear Brake caliper pins and bolts and checked pad wear etc.Also fitted some Fatter Gel Grips for comfort/anti-vibration.
Sir Trev
11-03-17, 09:10 PM
Set up my new desktop pc. You forget how long it takes to copy all the files across.
Fixed a broken fence post. My least favourite job. Investment in an SDS drive makes life a lot easier.
Red ones
11-03-17, 10:17 PM
Set up my new desktop pc. You forget how long it takes to copy all the files across.
That's why all my files are on network drives with cloud backup - instant access and everything backed up automatically at 1am.
A new PC is almost ready from the box.
Blapper
11-03-17, 11:11 PM
Fitted a new pair of shorties today. Amazing value at £14!
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2944/33385043455_9d2f08feb7_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/SS85iv)New shorties. (https://flic.kr/p/SS85iv) by Andrew Hayes (https://www.flickr.com/photos/spraynpray/), on Flickr
garynortheast
12-03-17, 06:50 PM
Over the last couple of days I've pulled the fork legs out and replaced the oil seals. Just waiting for new dust seals to arrive now. The old seals were all really scabby, and the fork lowers needed some cleaning up. I used a smear of red rubber grease over the tops of the seals and seal clips once they were in, to try and keep the crap out.
New tyres, Diablo Stradas went on last Thursday. I've got new brake pads to be fitted now so I'll take the calipers off and pop the pistons out for a clean up tomorrow once I've bought some more brake fluid and brake cleaner.
Gave my old helmet a good clean (stop sniggering). Washed in the bath with the use of a shower head. Used Johnson baby shampoo as this won't attack glue or foam. It's amazing how much dirt comes out. Now drying naturally.
R1ffR4ff
13-03-17, 02:17 PM
If your,"Skid-Lid" ;-)
is getting funky.Leave it upside down with a saucer of Bicarbonate of soda(Baking Powder) in it.It absorbs smells.
Bi-Carb is also an effective fire extinguisher and can be used as a metal polish in paste form.Just add a little water to make a paste.
HTH :)
This reminds me it's time to strip the lining out of mine and watch the water turn brown when I start washing it :rolleyes:
This reminds me it's time to strip the lining out of mine and watch the water turn brown when I start washing it :rolleyes:
Good tips. My new lid has a fully removable lining. That should make life much easier.
R1ffR4ff
14-03-17, 01:26 PM
Replaced the plastic rivets on my Curvy's small black plastic side-panels.One of the originals disintegrated when I removed the panel.
Couldn't find the right small sized ones so got these,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-SUZUKI-Motor-cycle-motor-bike-plastic-Fairing-Trim-Fit-Rivet-Clips-6mm-10B-/121238326045?hash=item1c3a5e0b1d:g:8GYAAOxycmBSsfT ~
http://i.imgur.com/mjw6TzW.jpg
and opened the holes in the fairing and small metal bracket using a 6.5mm drill.Had to use the drill to ream the hole a little as I didn't have a 6.6mm drill bit which would have been better.
Much more substantial and easy to source.Nice solid fit :)
R1ffR4ff
18-03-17, 03:25 PM
Took my Starter motor off and cleaned and serviced it.Little bit of Scotchbrite on the ends and some cheap silver aerosol paint(Quid from Poundshop).
Bared/Brightened all contacts/ring connectors and made sure starter to engine contact points were bare and no paint or grease.Dialectic grease over the ring contacts on the Starter after re-fit and also over the oil sender unit.Bolts reset with a little copper grease and a little locktite as they had been fitted using low impact White locktite.Only had blue so just a little dab.
http://i.imgur.com/iAsfJrz.jpg
Blapper
18-03-17, 03:52 PM
Copper grease AND high strength retainer? :shock:
R1ffR4ff
18-03-17, 04:47 PM
Copper grease on half of the bolts going into the block.Couple of dabs of Blue thread-lock on the bolt shaft nearer the bolt head.
White thread-lock=low impact
Blue=Medium
Red=High strength.
Although thread-lock may not be needed it's just a small added precaution as these are low torque bolts.
Took my Starter motor off and cleaned and serviced it.Little bit of Scotchbrite on the ends and some cheap silver aerosol paint(Quid from Poundshop).
Bared/Brightened all contacts/ring connectors and made sure starter to engine contact points were bare and no paint or grease.Dialectic grease over the ring contacts on the Starter after re-fit and also over the oil sender unit.Bolts reset with a little copper grease and a little locktite as they had been fitted using low impact White locktite.Only had blue so just a little dab.
http://i.imgur.com/iAsfJrz.jpg
I put a plastic cover over mine. Made it from a black plastic drain pipe.
PC rebuild time. Hdd replaced with an ssd. Clean install of win 10. Machine transformed from a tortoise to a rabbit
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R1ffR4ff
18-03-17, 07:55 PM
PC rebuild time. Hdd replaced with an ssd. Clean install of win 10. Machine transformed from a tortoise to a rabbit
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I run my Win7 PC on an SSD drive(System drive) and also my aging Lenovo laptop.
I've used ADATA drives.So far excellent.SSDlife reports I've got 6 years/5 months and 4 days left on the drive<BFG> :thumbsup:
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