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Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 26-03-24, 04:01 PM
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Posted By Craig380
Re: carbon fuel tank vent cartridge

I haven't removed it myself but I can't see how it would cause a problem as there isn't a sensor connected to the carbon can. I think you could probably join the tubes to and from the can with a...
Forum: Idle Banter 23-03-24, 09:37 AM
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Views: 867,916
Posted By Craig380
Re: The All New Megathread

Morning Gary. The weather seems to have decided it's mid-February again here: cold, raining and blustery. Good job I had a 50-mile spin on the bike yesterday.
Forum: Idle Banter 22-03-24, 11:52 AM
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Posted By Craig380
Re: The All New Megathread

No real plans, Gary - just pottering around. Hopeful of a spin on the bike if the weather dries up at some point.
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 19-03-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 176
Posted By Craig380
Re: Gsx-8R

Cor, a good RD500 is worth a MINT these days!
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 19-03-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 176
Posted By Craig380
Re: Gsx-8R

Keep us posted how you get on with the Road 5s, I've got a newish Avon Spirit (the Storm's replacement) on the front of mine and a Storm 3D on the back with about 4,000 miles left in it.

I'm not...
Forum: Idle Banter 17-03-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,309
Posted By Craig380
Re: Caught a McLaren on my GSX yesterday

In spring last year I rode to Llyn Tegid at Bala, pulled into the lake car park and there were over a dozen McLarens parked up, must have been an owner's club meet or similar. Quite a sight.

In...
Forum: Idle Banter 16-03-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 642
Posted By Craig380
A look at life in 1971

Here's an ITV World In Action doco (https://youtu.be/zS1gdn6vAWc?si=AgW_uul2ox4SSHLa) from 1971, in which John Pilger focuses on the life of a dye mill worker in Sheffield.

An amazing look back...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 13-03-24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 172
Posted By Craig380
Re: 60°F/16°C March 13 Cleethorpes

It was 14 celsius here in Cheshire, but raining :-(
Forum: Idle Banter 11-03-24, 09:58 AM
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Posted By Craig380
Re: The All New Megathread

Morning Gary. No plans, and that's the way I like it it. Although I'd prefer it if the weather forecast was more promising.

As I'm a sad sort who makes a note of which days I've ridden on and...
Forum: Idle Banter 04-03-24, 10:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,958
Posted By Craig380
Re: Into every life....

Very happy for you, Gary!
Forum: Idle Banter 29-02-24, 11:26 AM
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Views: 867,916
Posted By Craig380
Re: The All New Megathread

That sounds like quite a handsome clock, are you planning to repair it?
Forum: Idle Banter 26-02-24, 09:20 AM
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Views: 867,916
Posted By Craig380
Re: The All New Megathread

Morning Gary - no fixed plans really, just general pottering. And that's the way I like it :)
Forum: Idle Banter 24-02-24, 09:14 AM
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Posted By Craig380
Re: The All New Megathread

Beautifully bright and frosty here. A walk over Kerridge ridge beckons, but will wait for it to warm up a little first.

Arsenal vs the Toon tonight, and no fixed plans for Sunday.
Forum: Idle Banter 22-02-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 6,385
Views: 1,464,155
Posted By Craig380
Re: Smile of the day - What is yours?

Got my insurance renewal quote through from Carole Nash. As a lot of people on the MotoUK subreddit have had ridiculous hikes in their premiums, I was steeling myself for an assault on my credit...
Forum: Idle Banter 19-02-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 4,039
Views: 867,916
Posted By Craig380
Re: The All New Megathread

That's the problem at this time of year. Despite the fact that the run-off is only about 30 feet across, the bike still gets filthy :rolleyes:
Forum: Idle Banter 17-02-24, 09:38 AM
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Views: 867,916
Posted By Craig380
Re: The All New Megathread

It was 15 celsius here (Macclesfield) yesterday! Pity it wasn't dry as it would've been nice to have a bike ride.
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 14-02-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,257
Posted By Craig380
Re: Chain and sprocket replacement - what are my options?

I would think a 112-link chain should be fine if you go 1 extra tooth on the back.

Even on standard gearing I still occasionally find myself trying to change up to 7th gear after 5 years and 50K+...
Forum: SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 14-02-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,257
Posted By Craig380
Re: Chain and sprocket replacement - what are my options?

Hi and welcome - the standard gearing on the Gen 3 bikes is 15 / 46 and the chain is 112 links. I think you'd need a 114 link chain, but maybe double-check.

+3 on the rear would make the bike...
Forum: Idle Banter 13-02-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 4,039
Views: 867,916
Posted By Craig380
Re: The All New Megathread

Hope the knee's OK, Gary. Drizzly here and I'm seeing my consultant this afternoon, so I'm mostly staying indoors.
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 11-02-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 2,785
Views: 504,345
Posted By Craig380
Re: What have you tinkered with today?

I've always argued myself out of heated grips / gloves because while I do ride in winter, I don't feel I ride often enough to merit the cost of them ... but if I did have them, I'd probably use them...
Forum: Idle Banter 10-02-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 4,039
Views: 867,916
Posted By Craig380
Re: The All New Megathread

Just back from a walk over to Kerridge waterfall, which was very nice. A bite to eat then watching a bit of kicksport on the telly.
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 08-02-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 444
Posted By Craig380
Re: Brake fluid musings

I think in some climates with high humidity / high temperatures, brake fluid will go off quickly ... but not in the UK!
Forum: Idle Banter 08-02-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 53,124
Posted By Craig380
Re: Cancer...

What was the actual medication? Wasn't Zoladex, by any chance?
Forum: Bikes - Talk & Issues 08-02-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 444
Posted By Craig380
Brake fluid musings

I last changed the brake fluid on my 2017 Gen 3 (with ABS) in December 2021. Yesterday I thought I'd check the condition of the fluid out of curiosity. The moisture level was still below 1%, which...
Forum: Idle Banter 07-02-24, 09:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 585
Posted By Craig380
Re: Pain!

Ooof. If it's still bad tomorrow, some ibuprofen with codeine (Nurofen Plus) or Paramol should help. In the meantime, a large nightcap!
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