Valve Clearances, Alternator Cover woes and a Paint Job

[Blue Flame]

Originally Posted by admin

In 30 odd years of riding i've never replaced a fuel hose. Just check them for cracks as rubber does perish.

As for brake lines. I would replace those. The original rubber ones may not show cracks but they do get softer with time resulting in a spongey feel. The effect is gradual and not obvious. A good quality aftermarket hose is well worth the money.

My 2p

Yep that's what I will do. They are not cheap those brake hoses though!! Can get a good deal at my local bike shop for braided hoses with choice of colour and shrink wrap for about £21 a line (regardless of length). Can't remember the manufacturer but they said they were on a par quality wise with the Goodridge lines.

Thanx for all the advice

Originally Posted by Ruffy

Nope, it's a dog, believe it or not!

Thank goodness for that otherwise it'd be one hideous kitten!

Originally Posted by Tiger 55

Thank goodness for that otherwise it'd be one hideous kitten!

lol but a cute dog? (I think so)

[Ruffy]

Originally Posted by kitkat

lol but a cute dog? (I think so)

And I remember you have said so before. You are a kindly soul.

[northwind]

Originally Posted by Tiger 55

Thank goodness for that otherwise it'd be one hideous kitten!

Ugly kitten perhaps, but it's a very cute gremlin.

Originally Posted by northwind

Ugly kitten perhaps, but it's a very cute gremlin.

Not a gremlin ...... an Ewok

[northwind]

Nah, it'd be an ugly ewok, so I thought it'd be kinder to find a species of which it wouldn't be an ugly example.

[peterco]

With you saying about replacing the brake lines,I was looking through Ebay last night and saw these......


I am no mechanic,but are these any good.The seller is asking ?40 + postage
ebay link...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Goodridge-Brai...QQcmdZViewItem


pete

[timwilky]

Originally Posted by peterco

With you saying about replacing the brake lines,I was looking through Ebay last night and saw these......


I am no mechanic,but are these any good.The seller is asking ?40 + postage
ebay link...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Goodridge-Brai...QQcmdZViewItem


pete

Personally I would say no to those. They are plated fittings. It will not last and you will have problems. Pay the little extra for stainless fittings

[northwind]

Yep, I agree with Tim here, the trouble with zinc coated steel is that as soon as you put a tool to it you risk scratching it, and once you damage the coating the steel rusts. Stainless isn't much more expensive.