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[andrewsmith]

ok either my brain is completely shot or nobody told me this news.

[emoji106]

if its not my brain being completely shot then :smt014Probably a bit of both mate

Got another one on the way in September.
Yes I'm tying a knot in it now

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[hindle8907]

Hello :D !!!

[maviczap]

Hello, how's things?

[garynortheast]

Blimey! A voice from the past! Where've you been?

[hindle8907]

Hey guys, haha life has been mental really.
Its been a whirlwind of a few years, sold my house that I renovated due to horrible neighbours, renovated another then separated not long after moving in around mid 2015, divorce was finished in mid 2017, managed to buy her out, but had to sell my BMW and GSXR, got a cheaper car and have an old curvy in the car port that I want to get up and running hopefully for the summer.
Met a new irish lady thats going well just over a year now, I have 50-50% custody of my son, work from home now too which is great.
So things are looking up!

what did I miss? how are you all doing?

[garynortheast]

what did I miss? how are you all doing?

Some new people joined, some older orgers have vanished, there were some arguments and there were some agreements.

And people keep buying Triumphs. I'm not really envious, nonononono, not really....

[Sir Trev]

And people keep buying Triumphs. I'm not really envious, nonononono, not really....

*cough* Guilty.

[maviczap]

Hey guys, haha life has been mental really.
Its been a whirlwind of a few years, sold my house that I renovated due to horrible neighbours, renovated another then separated not long after moving in around mid 2015, divorce was finished in mid 2017, managed to buy her out, but had to sell my BMW and GSXR, got a cheaper car and have an old curvy in the car port that I want to get up and running hopefully for the summer.
Met a new irish lady thats going well just over a year now, I have 50-50% custody of my son, work from home now too which is great.
So things are looking up!

what did I miss? how are you all doing?

You've not done much whilst you've been away :-)

[andrewsmith]

Thought I had been busy!
How do ant

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[TamSV]

some older orgers have vanished


You rang?

[munkygunn182]

Triumph1200.org this is now!

Aloha.

[andrewsmith]

Triumph1200.org this is now!

Aloha.You own a tractor with an engine older that the invention of the wheel

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[Sir Trev]

My back aches. After buying my new bike last year I rather neglected the garden and Ground Elder took hold. As it's still a bit early for the greenery that's meant to be there to, well, go green, I can see and get to most of it. It is now in bags awaiting a trip to the tip next week but gosh do I have a sore back now. While I was doing so I noticed there is a hell of a lot of feeds taking hold under the hedge too, so that'll be another bad back tomorrow then!

[munkygunn182]

You own a tractor with an engine older that the invention of the wheel

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And if there's any more of your cheek, I'll drive my tractor through your haystack. Ooh err ooh err

[andrewsmith]

And if there's any more of your cheek, I'll drive my tractor through your haystack. Ooh err ooh errI would thank you for your support.
Blown up 2 razors today

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[DomP]

My back aches. After buying my new bike last year I rather neglected the garden and Ground Elder took hold. As it's still a bit early for the greenery that's meant to be there to, well, go green, I can see and get to most of it. It is now in bags awaiting a trip to the tip next week but gosh do I have a sore back now. While I was doing so I noticed there is a hell of a lot of feeds taking hold under the hedge too, so that'll be another bad back tomorrow then!I hate ground elder, it grows so well here

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[Sir Trev]

The barbeque has been liberated from its winter hidey hole (the shed). Took it all apart, cleaned it properly, re-assembled, re-seasoned the grill plates, the lot. It will probably now p1ss down with rain for the next month as a consequence for which I apologise in advance.

[maviczap]

Might have to start a new thread, I'm going to call it Useful Tools what I have bought.

[ophic]

Might have to start a new thread, I'm going to call it Useful Tools what I have bought.
If I start a "Tools I bought that I thought would be useful at the time" thread, it might well be longer than yours :p

[Sir Trev]

If I start a "Tools I bought that I thought would be useful at the time" thread, it might well be longer than yours :p

I've got a few entries for this one Ophic. Such as why on earth did I buy a garden vacuum??

[munkygunn182]

Does anyone want a VTR1000? At the end of my tether with it. If the problem isn't spark timing then it's going in the sea.

[littleoldman2]

Nope, it would probably mean divorce.
You'll just have to man up and get on with it. Then after countless hours of toil and all of your savings it will be complete. Lets hope at that point you like it.

[munkygunn182]

It IS complete - that's the problem. Dropped the two knackered valves out, replaced them + guides + all 8 seals. Cleaned carbon from pistons while the heads were off, put it back together, re-timed it, and nothing... turns over, but won't fire. If I stick easy start in it, it combusts in the exhaust.

Going to look at ignition timing as plausible it's 180* out as timing was set from no reference point (thought done to match timing marks on crankshaft & cams gears).

If it ain't that, it's a first class ticket to the port!

[Bibio]

It IS complete - that's the problem. Dropped the two knackered valves out, replaced them + guides + all 8 seals. Cleaned carbon from pistons while the heads were off, put it back together, re-timed it, and nothing... turns over, but won't fire. If I stick easy start in it, it combusts in the exhaust.

Going to look at ignition timing as plausible it's 180* out as timing was set from no reference point (thought done to match timing marks on crankshaft & cams gears).

If it ain't that, it's a first class ticket to the port!

did you grind the new valves in?

did you reset the cam chain tensioners?

did you turn it over by hand first? ALWAYS turn over a rebuilt engine by hand as if it dont turn its hitting valves.

most v2 you have to set each front and back TDC so front piston at crank TDC with piston at TDC and timing marks on cams. then rear crank at TDC and rear piston at TDC and timing marks on cams. it takes two crank revolutions to complete the 4 strokes so your rear is mid way of the front so another turn of the crank to set rear. unless the book says otherwise.

[munkygunn182]

Done all of the above...but no joy. Beginning to annoy me now! 1 way trip to the sea shortly.

[Bibio]

Done all of the above...but no joy. Beginning to annoy me now! 1 way trip to the sea shortly.

have you removed the coils at any point?

[munkygunn182]

I have...

[Bibio]

have you checked to make sure that the front is firing on the front etc.etc. check the manual to see the wiring is going to the correct coil.

have you visually checked the plugs are sparking?

what year is the VTR?

[munkygunn182]

have you checked to make sure that the front is firing on the front etc.etc. check the manual to see the wiring is going to the correct coil.

have you visually checked the plugs are sparking?

what year is the VTR?

1998 I believe. I didn't actually remove the coil packs from the bike, so believe they would be the right way round...BUT it is possible that I have the timing set 180* out, so my next move is to swap the packs over and see if vroom.

[DarrenSV650S]

Operation Loch Hunt is a go :salut:

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/945/28043036458_e57baf5306_b.jpg

[Bibio]

have fun.. i know i would :-)

looks a cracking route, right up my street... pity i dont have a working bike :-(

please watch out for coaches on the dukes pass. yes its still early but you never know.

[DarrenSV650S]

What have you done to your bike?

[Bibio]

remember i crashed it last year. CBA fixing it but i'm off to the mates workshop tomorrow to do a bit of fettling so you never know it might just spur me into getting shizz done.

also needs a full respray and cash is a bit tight just now.

[DarrenSV650S]

Oh yeah the deer!

Hope you get it sorted soon so you don't miss out on the summer.

[littleoldman2]

Operation Loch Hunt is a go :salut:

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/945/28043036458_e57baf5306_b.jpg

Did you do all of it?. I fancy a go at this later.

[DarrenSV650S]

Most of it! I was worried about petrol (stupid 12L dorso) and I was running out of time so didn't explore around the north of Loch Katrine as much as I wanted to. There is a small road that runs around the north of the loch and nearly goes back to Trossachs Pier. I think it would be really nice around there but I don't know if it is open to vehicles

Loch Voil is beautiful and deffo worth a visit. Glen Finglas Reservoir is really nice. Just remember not to read any of the signs on the way in :-dd
I got pretty far along it before a farmer told me there were no vehicles allowed. He was very nice about it though.

Trossachs Pier is a tourist trap and not worth visiting unless you are going on the boat trip because the road is blocked off right at the start of the loch.

Loch Arklet is beautiful too. There is a little tea room at Stronachlachar with great views

I was expecting good views at Inversnaid and they would have been, but when I got there the sun was getting low and facing right at me so I couldn't see the mountains very well

I'd really like a weekend to give me enough time to see all of the area. And a canoe! It was so calm and quiet a canoe would be ideal

[littleoldman2]

I may have petrol problems too as I'll be using a Van Van. I'm planning on a week or so after the Knockhill BSB weekend. Not motorbike touring, more sightseeing on a motorbike.

[DarrenSV650S]

Don't go on Sunday then. There's a petrol station in Aberfoyle that is closed on Sundays. The next closest one I could find on google was Callander

[Matt-EUC]

HOLY **** LOOK WHO'S BACK!



Spoilers, it's me.


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[garynortheast]

HOLY **** LOOK WHO'S BACK!



Spoilers, it's me.


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Whoa!! Zombie apocalypse! Welcome back and where have you been?

[Matt-EUC]

I've been all over the shop. Had 3 new jobs, got married, now have an engineering apprenticeship and am on the hunt for a new bike. The Strom is fine, but since I don't need it for work anymore, I'm after something more fun.

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[Matt-EUC]

I have 4 bikes in mind that I'm looking at.

Striple R
GSR750
GSXR750
600RR

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[maviczap]

long time no see Matt, good to see an old face back on the org

[Sir Trev]

I have 4 bikes in mind that I'm looking at.

Striple R
GSR750
GSXR750
600RR

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Most of the rest of us have bought Trumpets so you may as well get the Stripple...

[littleoldman2]

Welcome back.

Most of the rest of us have bought Trumpets so you may as well get the Stripple... Striple all the way:D.

[Matt-EUC]

Just got back from taking both the striple and the 1050 out. HO LEE SHEET!

The 1050 scared the living daylights out of me.

The striple was phenomenal too. So much stability...

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[BanannaMan]

Just got back from taking both the striple and the 1050 out. HO LEE SHEET!

The 1050 scared the living daylights out of me.

The striple was phenomenal too. So much stability...

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That's it. He's been bitten.
Another trumpet on the way.



Welcome back btw. :cool:

[Matt-EUC]

I was actually thinking of buying myself a ****ty old gixxer 750 for like £700 and doing it up.

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[DarrenSV650S]

I think my chain might be on the way out. I've tightened it up 3 times in the past 2 weeks. It's coming up for about 11k miles so not too bad.

[DarrenSV650S]

Matt I wouldn't get a new bike again. They're only new for a few months, then you are just as well just getting a second hand one, rather than throwing a few grand away.

[Bibio]

20 odd years i have been putting stuff in my attic and tonight i thought i would go have a look and clear it out... its gona take me a while.. lol

[BanannaMan]

Still waiting on my Royal Invite for the weekend.
Getting a bit close now. LOL

The first time most Americans have seen, up close, the tabloid press go totally berserk over a royal wedding.
All the lies and rumours, and so called exclusive stories, it's insane.
I actually feel sorry for the couple.

[Matt-EUC]

Matt I wouldn't get a new bike again. They're only new for a few months, then you are just as well just getting a second hand one, rather than throwing a few grand away.Hence my shiddy old gsxr 750 plan. I can get one of those good as new for probably just over £2k and have fun doing it.

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[andrewsmith]

20 odd years i have been putting stuff in my attic and tonight i thought i would go have a look and clear it out... its gona take me a while.. lolIf there is a stinkwheel up there it's mine

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[Sir Trev]

Still waiting on my Royal Invite for the weekend.
Getting a bit close now. LOL

The first time most Americans have seen, up close, the tabloid press go totally berserk over a royal wedding.
All the lies and rumours, and so called exclusive stories, it's insane.
I actually feel sorry for the couple.

Weather forecast is good and there is some unfeasibly popular association football game on straight after so I'm going to ignore both and go for a ride. Hopefully the roads will be quiet.

As I don't want it you can have my ticket Bill.

[BillySV]

Hello forum!

Is this where I introduce myself at? Apologizing in advance if I'm doing this wrong.

Anyway, my name is BillySV and this is my first time posting to this forum. I own a 2001 SV650S that I'm in progress to converting to a SV650N. That's why I decided to go for membership here since I have a few questions on that. Nice to meet everyone and I hope to possibly get some good insight and answers here on things I need.

[andrewsmith]

How doo

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[maviczap]

EL O Billysv

[BillySV]

How doo

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EL O Billysv

Hello! I'm doing alright. Pretty excited to finally have been activated! Thanks for the welcome!

[garynortheast]

Hallo Billysv and welcome along. This is as good a place as any to introduce yourself!

[DarrenSV650S]

Can anyone see a way to buy this? I broke one of the vents on my helmet cleaning it and this is the only place I can find a replacement. But there doesn't seem to be a button to buy it

http://connect.moto-direct.com/store/category/1202/product/21000576.aspx

[garynortheast]

Can't see any obvious way. How about if you register/log in?

[DarrenSV650S]

Ahh it seems to be a site for dealers to buy from. When you register it asks for an account number and dealer name.

[littleoldman2]

So who do we know on here who's a dealer to do you a good turn.

[DarrenSV650S]

I don't know but I'm gonna try the local bike shop because they are an AGV dealer

[littleoldman2]

For those of us with TV time available after watching FI, WSBK ect ect.

NW 200 highlights BBC2 12:00 today Sunday

IOM TT on ITV4 various times this and next week

Monaco Historic GP race BBC catch-up 08:00 today

[DarrenSV650S]

Is this the same part?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AGV-Front-Vent-K3/163060890922?epid=1282308095&hash=item25f72fbd2a:g:RwsAAOSw8SpbBU2K

No it needs to be a K3 SV, but thanks anyway

[TamSV]

Finally got around to sorting out insurance, MOT and tax on the curvy.

I don’t think it’s seen the light of day since about August 2014.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180604/5345a5a3d19f8609d8f37c69a083481a.jpg

[maviczap]

About time too! How could you leave it so long!!











Reminds me, mine needs MOT and taxing, as it's not been on the road since April 2015

[TamSV]

Looks great. Are they stock wheels that have been polished?


They are yes. They need a bit of attention. All the polished alloy and chrome stuff has gone off a bit from being sat unloved for years.

About time too! How could you leave it so long!!

Reminds me, mine needs MOT and taxing, as it's not been on the road since April 2015


Life gets in the way...

I’ve got the pointy in for its MOT on Wednesday. I don’t think it’s been on the road since the GM in 2015.

[Bibio]

fek me its Tam. i take it you got laser surgery at long last?

still love the look of that curvy :-)

[DarrenSV650S]

Good to see you back Tam! That curvy still looks ace :D

[TamSV]

fek me its Tam. i take it you got laser surgery at long last?


Not yet. It’s a lens replacement. £5k to get it done privately so I keep finding reasons to put that off (lack of 5 grand being the usual reason).

In the meantime a dark visor makes an enormous difference and I was just bimbling about anyway.

I meet the standard for driving, it’s just a pretty low standard IMO.

Good to see you back Tam! That curvy still looks ace :D


Cheers Darren. A picture of your old pointy is coming on Wednesday.


Did you notice the curvy has an actual seat now? With padding and everything!

[DarrenSV650S]

Oh yeah that looks a bit more practical!

Looking forward to seeing my old baby again :)

[garynortheast]

Welcome back Tam, good to see you and your lovely curvy back in circulation again!

[maviczap]

They are yes. They need a bit of attention. All the polished alloy and chrome stuff has gone off a bit from being sat unloved for years.
Life gets in the way...
.

I know how it is, that was 2017 in a nutshell, and not for any good reason either

[andrewsmith]

Has the Internet taking the ban off the forum
Hello Tam

If its any consolation I've not owned a bike since June 2016

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[TamSV]

How do Mr Smith?

I might as well not have had one. Part of the reason for getting them both roadworthy was to do something;

A. Keep them both
B. Sell one and keep the other
C. Sell them both and buy something else
D. Sell them both and don’t buy something else

Still not sure which option I’ll take.

I’m reluctant to sell the curvy - mainly because I’m embarrassed by the wiring :)

[BanannaMan]

Welcome back Tam.
The curvy is still looking sexy as ever.

[andrewsmith]

How do Mr Smith?

I might as well not have had one. Part of the reason for getting them both roadworthy was to do something;

A. Keep them both
B. Sell one and keep the other
C. Sell them both and buy something else
D. Sell them both and don’t buy something else

Still not sure which option I’ll take.

I’m reluctant to sell the curvy - mainly because I’m embarrassed by the wiring :)100 for the pair ;-)

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[Geodude]

Hey Tam :) missed you :smt060

[TamSV]

Hey Tam :) missed you :smt060



Cheers bud. Hope you’re well.

[TamSV]

MOT number two today followed by a wee run out (I’ve picked the right week to take off work). One advisory for a shoogly hugger - I’ll sort that at some point.

Worked out from the MOT history it’s not been on the road since the end of 2015.

I’ve lost a bit of weight since then so the suspension settings are a bit out. Still handles well though. I prefer the bars to clip-ons.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180606/f25f8c886e4cf149ab7ed2ad2de5e05d.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180606/e7611865488e2cd385bc738edf91883a.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180606/443634e6ee6f808586122670ed9152b6.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180606/6493a141c917e58e4bb7d5ff2ecdc0c7.jpg

[DarrenSV650S]

Still looking decent enough :) I forgot the tank was damaged. Is it running ok now?

[TamSV]

Was running great today. Lots of popping and farting on the overrun mind.

MOT guy thought he could hear a leak on the front exhaust header. That could cause the popping I would have though but I’m not hearing it.

Tempted to file that under M for “Meh”

[DarrenSV650S]

I like a bit of popping. My Dorso can be ridiculously loud though! Sometimes if I'm going downhill with the throttle shut it's like a machine gun. Kinda embarrassing in town

[TamSV]

I might sell it. Not sure.

I put new tyres on it 3 years ago and they still had the chalk lines on them this morning. That’s them just run in today.

Somebody else could be getting some use out of it.

[Bibio]

i'm just waiting of a few parts then its mot time for me as well.

[Bibio]

today (well yesterday) went without a hitch on the test run of the old bike in new clothes.

pic without bellypan

https://s33.postimg.cc/cyetdrbmn/IMG_1216.jpg

[maviczap]

Looking good

[garynortheast]

That looks very tidy Lance.

[DarrenSV650S]

Nice one bibs

[Sir Trev]

Welcome back to the two-wheeled world Bibs. I knew it wouldn't take you long ☺

[Bibio]

thanks for the comments :-)

its a bit harder work riding the naked with the full wind blast but its doing what i wanted and thats keeping the speeds sane.

[littleoldman2]

Looks good Bibs. Looking forward to a ride out.

[yokohama]

thanks for the comments :-)

its a bit harder work riding the naked with the full wind blast but its doing what i wanted and thats keeping the speeds sane.

Yep, a naked is an excellent indicator of when the speedo is creeping towards 3 figures.

[Bibio]

the bike fully dressed :-)

https://s33.postimg.cc/grh7pp89b/image.jpg

https://s33.postimg.cc/7xqb8fsyn/1_2.jpg

still a few bits'n'bobs and a respray come end of season.

[DarrenSV650S]

the bike fully dressed :-)

https://s33.postimg.cc/grh7pp89b/image.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1724/28866453578_c7715b9fda_c.jpg

still a few bits'n'bobs and a respray come end of season.

Aww you made a smiley face :p



The SV belly pan is so good! It just fits perfectly

[BanannaMan]

Looks Ace Bibs!!
Glad you're riding again.

[garynortheast]

Tidy!