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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 05-04-24, 03:15 PM
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Posted By R1ffR4ff
Re: What have you tinkered with today?

As it's my own Ex-Council house I fitted it myself. Just used a small flexi-hose ( Important) from the copper pipe to the tap,

Flexible tap hoses Screwfix...
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 05-04-24, 01:42 PM
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Posted By R1ffR4ff
Re: What have you tinkered with today?

FYI I fitted a cheap heated Tap unit in my Kitchen. It's saved me loads on water and heating for washing up,

Heated Tap eBay...
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 29-02-24, 04:00 PM
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Posted By R1ffR4ff
Re: What have you tinkered with today?

I pay my Road Tax monthly. I don't feel so much then :)

I've changed to using dielectric grease as an anti-seize on bolts as recommended by Boat builders and Aircraft mechs . Anywhere where...
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 05-01-24, 03:50 PM
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Posted By R1ffR4ff
Re: What have you tinkered with today?

Nice. I love me ,"Farkles " :D

Might get one :)
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 29-12-23, 05:42 PM
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Posted By R1ffR4ff
Re: What have you tinkered with today?

Do yourself a favour and secure the wire near the unit as per the picture below using a tie-wrap otherwise the wire will flex and wear and then short. It's a design flaw in this type of unit,
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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 09-06-22, 12:10 PM
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Posted By R1ffR4ff
Re: What have you tinkered with today?

I've had one of these for several years and no complaints,
...
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 07-06-22, 05:39 PM
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Posted By R1ffR4ff
Re: What have you tinkered with today?

That would be my next check. I took the corrosion off the male and female connections of the large green connector using a small electrical screwdriver with some 500 grit paper wrapped around it and...
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 07-06-22, 11:04 AM
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Posted By R1ffR4ff
Re: What have you tinkered with today?

As it got worse when you moved a plug check the plug caps.

Have a look here,

https://cx500.000webhostapp.com/SV650_Spark_Plugs_And_Caps.html
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 10-09-21, 08:11 PM
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Posted By R1ffR4ff
Re: What have you tinkered with today?

Can you relocate the R/R to a more protected site on the bike?
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 10-09-21, 12:27 PM
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Posted By R1ffR4ff
Re: What have you tinkered with today?

If you do need a cooling fan checkout this page down at the bottom,

https://cx500.000webhostapp.com/MosfetFH020AA/MosfetUniRRpictures.html

I'm never going to pay £80 for an R/R :)
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 10-09-21, 09:18 AM
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Posted By R1ffR4ff
Re: What have you tinkered with today?

If you need another R/R in the future I'm using a cheap Mosfet/Ceramic one which cost under £10. It's done over 4,000 miles now,

I made a page for it,
...
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 28-08-21, 02:55 PM
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Posted By R1ffR4ff
Re: What have you tinkered with today?

Funny you mention that. I had a few oil spots on my back concrete path and it worked great. Worked it in with an old Nylon toilet brush( Great for bike engines as well) and then just flushed it off...
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 28-08-21, 01:04 PM
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Posted By R1ffR4ff
Re: What have you tinkered with today?

Taken from the reviews of the degreaser and sums up what I found as well,

" I had to clean a motorbike engine that had a high up oil leak so was covered in thick greasy dirt. I tried muck off but...
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 28-08-21, 12:47 PM
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Posted By R1ffR4ff
Re: What have you tinkered with today?

I've recently started using this bargain price water based degreaser for my bike etc. Dilutes well so is cost efficient,

https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-heavy-duty-degreaser-5ltr/88668
...
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 17-08-21, 12:27 PM
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Posted By R1ffR4ff
Re: What have you tinkered with today?

I've used both Granville silicone/RTV sealer and their Exhaust paste. Excellent products at a good price :)
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 20-03-21, 02:21 PM
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Posted By R1ffR4ff
Re: What have you tinkered with today?

Got my SV650 through it's MOT this week with a couple of small advisories one of which was a tired gear lever/play. This prompted me to do something I've been meaning to to for a long while now e.g...
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 07-10-20, 06:32 PM
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Posted By R1ffR4ff
Re: What have you tinkered with today?

My recent alternate R/R page might be of interest,

https://cx500.000webhostapp.com/MosfetFH020AA/AlternateMotorcycleRR.html

and this page as well,
...
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 22-09-20, 07:25 PM
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Posted By R1ffR4ff
Re: What have you tinkered with today?

Have you checked out my Clutch-Lifter page?

https://cx500.000webhostapp.com/SV650ClutchLifter.html
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 22-09-20, 06:43 PM
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Posted By R1ffR4ff
Re: What have you tinkered with today?

It's been used for years in Ocean going Liners and Tankers even in,"Dry" form for their drive-shafts/bearings. There are some very expensive Industrial strength versions available which are way...
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 22-09-20, 06:25 PM
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Posted By R1ffR4ff
Re: What have you tinkered with today?

Molybdenum Di-Sulphide/Molybdenum disulfide


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molybdenum_disulfide

https://www.engineersedge.com/lubrication/molybdenum_disulfide_characteristics.htm

Some...
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 22-09-20, 03:18 PM
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Posted By R1ffR4ff
Re: What have you tinkered with today?

I've been using Smith and Allen MA2 10w40 semi-synthetic in my 99 for a couple of years now.Excellent oil and zero problems. I get a full Gallon/5 litres delivered to my door for around £19. Enough...
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 22-08-20, 11:00 AM
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Posted By R1ffR4ff
Re: What have you tinkered with today?

Nice one :)

Because I tend to guinea pig stuff like my cheap £14.95 R/R(Which is still going strong after two years) I needed a way to keep an eye on my Charging system hence I did similar to you....
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 11-07-20, 07:42 PM
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Posted By R1ffR4ff
Re: What have you tinkered with today?

It's quite common for general Automotive parts to be re-branded and used on Motorcycles. Things like Temp sensors/Fan thermo switches/Thermostats/ Rad caps etc.Things like wheel bearings as well...
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 07-05-19, 12:50 PM
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Posted By R1ffR4ff
Re: What have you tinkered with today?

I have a simple but super effective Cruise Control on my 99,
...
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 01-05-19, 02:44 PM
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Posted By R1ffR4ff
Re: What have you tinkered with today?

New to me and interesting :)
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