What have you tinkered with today? - Page 45 - SV650.org

jambo · 12-05-15, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewsmith

Jambo, Dunlops may as well be made out of steel, they are a pig without a machine breaker

I'm reliably informed Bridgestones are even tougher. Still worked up a bloody sweat, but didn't break a nail so it's all good

In future I'm going to purchase tyres based on softness of carcass for ease of fitting!

Jambo

littleoldman2 · 12-05-15, 06:12 PM

Yesterday I cleaned and lubed the rear brake light switch as it periodically stuck on. When it sticks on the canbus notices, checks the hydrolic pressure then assumes the brakes are faulty so it turns off the abs, this in turn shuts down the servo assist on the linked brakes as the rider cannot be trusted not to lock the wheels. Net result brakes very similar to my old Francis Barnet from the 50s. Bloody safety systems.

Bias · 12-05-15, 06:30 PM

Not so much a tinker, but after getting home on the bike I suddenly, and somewhat worryingly, realised that the MOT ran out 3 weeks ago .... oops.

Guess what I'm doing at the weekend ?

.... and as I'm writing this the wife has just told me that hers ran out yesterday lol. So that's 2 MOTs this weekend.

Sid Squid · 12-05-15, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jambo

In future I'm going to purchase tyres based on softness of carcass for ease of fitting!

Jambo

Get Michelins - they fall on and off dead easy.

Littlepeahead · 12-05-15, 09:31 PM

I have taken apart, cleaned and put back together several different carburetors at college this evening. Then removed and emptied a tank that contained more sludge and rust than fuel. I smell like I've been sleeping inside a petrol pump.

Sid Squid · 12-05-15, 09:49 PM

Removed and partly dismantled a GSXR1000 engine. It's not going back - that's broke that is.

maviczap · 13-05-15, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Littlepeahead

I smell like I've been sleeping inside a petrol pump.

Perhaps you could market that smell as a new perfume

What shall we call it. Petrol Head, odour benzine

Geodude · 13-05-15, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Littlepeahead

I smell like I've been sleeping inside a petrol pump.

If your Stu is the kind of guy that likes sniffing engine parts it could get a bit personal for you

Quote:

Originally Posted by maviczap

Perhaps you could market that smell as a new perfume

What shall we call it. Petrol Head, odour benzine

Dont forget 'Castrol Pour Homme'

maviczap · 13-05-15, 07:25 AM

Eau du toilette Exxon

jambo · 13-05-15, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

Removed and partly dismantled a GSXR1000 engine. It's not going back - that's broke that is.

Oooh I like a good scene of destruction, piccies?

Jambo

12-05-15, 06:12 PM	#442
littleoldman2 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Cramlington Northumberland where we are truely blessed Posts: 1,385	Re: What have you tinkered with today? Yesterday I cleaned and lubed the rear brake light switch as it periodically stuck on. When it sticks on the canbus notices, checks the hydrolic pressure then assumes the brakes are faulty so it turns off the abs, this in turn shuts down the servo assist on the linked brakes as the rider cannot be trusted not to lock the wheels. Net result brakes very similar to my old Francis Barnet from the 50s. Bloody safety systems. __________________ used to be littleoldman but forgot password due to failing memory

12-05-15, 06:30 PM	#443
Bias Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Liverpool Posts: 28	Re: What have you tinkered with today? Not so much a tinker, but after getting home on the bike I suddenly, and somewhat worryingly, realised that the MOT ran out 3 weeks ago .... oops. Guess what I'm doing at the weekend ? .... and as I'm writing this the wife has just told me that hers ran out yesterday lol. So that's 2 MOTs this weekend.

12-05-15, 09:31 PM	#445
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	Re: What have you tinkered with today? I have taken apart, cleaned and put back together several different carburetors at college this evening. Then removed and emptied a tank that contained more sludge and rust than fuel. I smell like I've been sleeping inside a petrol pump. __________________ Tender is the day, The demons go away, Lord I need to find, Someone who can heal my mind...

12-05-15, 09:49 PM	#446
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: What have you tinkered with today? Removed and partly dismantled a GSXR1000 engine. It's not going back - that's broke that is. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

13-05-15, 07:25 AM	#449
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: What have you tinkered with today? Eau du toilette Exxon __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

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