GM chit chat thread - Page 9 - SV650.org

28-08-12, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark_h

Bit worried about Thunderace. Not had his usual 10 posts before breakfast. I did send him home yesterday afternoon with a new tool and a good book so hopefully he's holed up in the bog with the book and not trapped under the Ace having failed to use the new tool correctly.

Sorry been busy this morning (I must try harder), not had a read of the book yet or a play with the headstock stand (lazy,lazy biker). But will report back with news on project knacker up the front!

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Originally Posted by Fallout

He'd love to be squashed under that beast though. It'd be his favourite way to go.

You know me so well!

punyXpress · 31-08-12, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark_h

Front stand

Ordered Tuesday - Delivered from Germany Friday - Assembled 5 minutes later - Assembled correctly 5 minutes later - Bike in the air shortly after that.

Discovered my brake hoses are a bit short. I think they may be stopping the front forks from fully extending. Best not do too many wheelies!

The hoses will NEVER stop the forks extending - they'll just get pulled right out which will reduce braking efficiency somewha. next time you try them.
HTH

Mark_h · 31-08-12, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by punyXpress

The hoses will NEVER stop the forks extending - they'll just get pulled right out which will reduce braking efficiency somewha. next time you try them.
HTH

Beg to differ old chap. When lifting the front of the bike with the headstock lift the brake lines are tight as a drum so in my humble opinion the lines in this situation are stopping the forks fully extending. I will be looking at either re-routing them or possibly replacing them when I get around to it. However given it's been ridden for c30k miles like that without disaster I'm not too bothered

Mark_h · 07-09-12, 04:33 PM

I've just spent the afternoon doing my mandatory compliance training and it turns out I'm no longer allowed to talk to Spank about anything with wires or LEDs

07-09-12, 04:44 PM

I'm pretty sure we can chat about LEDs if you really want to.

Wires may be problematic, what is it you do?

Mark_h · 07-09-12, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Spank86

Wires may be problematic, what is it you do?

I could tell you but then I'd have to kill you.... or at least lend you my bike so you can DIY.

07-09-12, 05:15 PM

I'm great at DIY.

Only when it involves wood though... Do you need any wooden bits added?

Mark_h · 07-09-12, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Spank86

I'm great at DIY.

Only when it involves wood though... Do you need any wooden bits added?

It generally adds wood at about 3.5k!

Mark_h · 12-09-12, 09:33 AM

Has anyone else noticed how much quieter it is in our little corner of the empire while Thunderace is out learning how to drive busses? Clearly he is the catalyst for all the nonsense.

Suggest his name is also now changed to "Butler" in homage to his role model. "I 'ate you Butla'!"

Mark_h · 13-09-12, 09:59 AM

Anyone know when Nathan's back? Surely learning how to say "any more fares please" can't take that long. Or has he been taken hostage by AndrewSmith

07-09-12, 04:33 PM	#84
Mark_h Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fleet, Hampshire Posts: 2,448	Re: GM chit chat thread I've just spent the afternoon doing my mandatory compliance training and it turns out I'm no longer allowed to talk to Spank about anything with wires or LEDs __________________ Don't want to be the quickest; don't want to be the best; just want to be the one having the most fun. XL125Varadero -> Curvy SV650N-Y -> SV1000N-K3 -> Multistrada 1200s Twin-tastic stuff. Minister for Sustainability *Aliquid prudentissimus delectabiles et intelligentes in adamasset lingua.*

07-09-12, 04:44 PM	#85
Spank86 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: GM chit chat thread I'm pretty sure we can chat about LEDs if you really want to. Wires may be problematic, what is it you do?

07-09-12, 05:15 PM	#87
Spank86 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: GM chit chat thread I'm great at DIY. Only when it involves wood though... Do you need any wooden bits added?

12-09-12, 09:33 AM	#89
Mark_h Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fleet, Hampshire Posts: 2,448	Re: GM chit chat thread Has anyone else noticed how much quieter it is in our little corner of the empire while Thunderace is out learning how to drive busses? Clearly he is the catalyst for all the nonsense. Suggest his name is also now changed to "Butler" in homage to his role model. "I 'ate you Butla'!" __________________ Don't want to be the quickest; don't want to be the best; just want to be the one having the most fun. XL125Varadero -> Curvy SV650N-Y -> SV1000N-K3 -> Multistrada 1200s Twin-tastic stuff. Minister for Sustainability *Aliquid prudentissimus delectabiles et intelligentes in adamasset lingua.*

13-09-12, 09:59 AM	#90
Mark_h Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fleet, Hampshire Posts: 2,448	Re: GM chit chat thread Anyone know when Nathan's back? Surely learning how to say "any more fares please" can't take that long. Or has he been taken hostage by AndrewSmith __________________ Don't want to be the quickest; don't want to be the best; just want to be the one having the most fun. XL125Varadero -> Curvy SV650N-Y -> SV1000N-K3 -> Multistrada 1200s Twin-tastic stuff. Minister for Sustainability *Aliquid prudentissimus delectabiles et intelligentes in adamasset lingua.*

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