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by Leachy
Thu Jun 09, 2016 2:37 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Question about wheel paint
Replies: 4
Views: 1201

Question about wheel paint

After recent bang on the front wheel, VERY deep pot-hole hit at just 30mph leaving a flat spot on the rim :x I've decided to change the rim, I now realize the replacement will need new disc's and bolts and as a matter course may as well put new bearings in as well, but this will leave me with a span...
by Leachy
Thu Jun 09, 2016 2:21 pm
Forum: Pimp Your Ride
Topic: Motobatt MBTX16U
Replies: 3
Views: 2200

Re: Motobatt MBTX16U

Excellent batteries :thumbup: had 1 on for a few years now, just make sure you have the finned type reg/rec on, I fitted a finned type with THC (thermal Heat Compound) used in computer heat sinks etc, after the standard Honda un-finned type boiled/distorted the first Mottobatt I put on, distorted it...
by Leachy
Tue Dec 29, 2015 3:50 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Flood's
Replies: 29
Views: 3336

Re: Flood's

That's an amazing photo of the bike, I assume the wheelie bins got washed away :lol: I would get the starter motor cable off and give it a clean out just to make sure there is no future corrosion issues starter motor nut replaced, strap end and bolt cleaned, good run and dry out :thumbup: and all t...
by Leachy
Mon Dec 28, 2015 11:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Flood's
Replies: 29
Views: 3336

Re: Flood's

tony.mon wrote:Didn't you notice the water up to your knees when you got off it the night before?

Just call it a bike wash.
LMAO :D

and no the Waterside didn't, it completely demolished today :(
by Leachy
Mon Dec 28, 2015 10:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Flood's
Replies: 29
Views: 3336

Re: Flood's

This was mine on Boxing day, started and run fine after the water receded :thumbup:
Image
by Leachy
Thu Jul 09, 2015 12:48 pm
Forum: Items Wanted
Topic: LH side fairing
Replies: 1
Views: 899

LH side fairing

Can anyone help me find a LH side fairing in black please been searching all over only ones I've found are in america.
by Leachy
Mon Jun 10, 2013 2:17 pm
Forum: Was It You?
Topic: 3 black 1 blue at Rivvy Barn
Replies: 4
Views: 1453

Re: 3 black 1 blue at Rivvy Barn

Normally i wouldn't post about every storm i see but yesterday i saw a few more than usual and sorry Seb i met Pops :clap: , a forum member, Hiya Pops nice example m8 :thumbup:
by Leachy
Sun Jun 09, 2013 11:47 pm
Forum: Was It You?
Topic: 3 black 1 blue at Rivvy Barn
Replies: 4
Views: 1453

3 black 1 blue at Rivvy Barn

I was out at Rivington Barn today, it was like VTR day, mine's black with yellow graphics but there were 2 black (1 with red graphics) a nice blue 2003 model as well as the yellow storm between Bolton and Breightmet, i could have sworn i spotted a teal 1 as well but i can't be sure, let us know who ...
by Leachy
Thu Nov 08, 2012 12:09 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: C.C.T Failure but advice plz
Replies: 14
Views: 2602

Re: C.C.T Failure but advice plz

Quick update, It was the front cylinder, tensioner gone and the inlet had jumped 2 teeth, once i had replaced tensioner with a new 1 and re-timed it all is fine, NO BENT VALVES!! :clap: lucky i know!! Thanks for all your help, this site once again proves it's worth it's weight in gold :thumbup: Manu...
by Leachy
Wed Oct 10, 2012 2:25 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Odd One This....
Replies: 40
Views: 3523

Re: Odd One This....

i had a similar side stand problem 6 mths ago, i shorted the connector block under seat with a loop of wire and then took the switch off (bit of a fiddle getting the wire out!) the stripped the switch and replaced the little springs with new ones taken from cheap clipper lighter their only 3mm long ...
by Leachy
Wed Oct 10, 2012 1:54 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: C.C.T Failure but advice plz
Replies: 14
Views: 2602

C.C.T Failure but advice plz

Hiya peeps, out and about last sunday when climbing uphill out of a slow (30mph) corner a distinct rattle appeared from the engine, soon as i heard it i pulled the clutch and pulled over, i'd got to about 60mph, as i stopped i noticed the bike's not back-firing, chuffing or farting just a metallic k...
by Leachy
Wed Oct 12, 2011 7:12 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Electrics SOS!?
Replies: 7
Views: 1475

Re: Electrics SOS!?

or the R/R has just let go, Where was the smoke coming from? if it was from under the seat R/H side then it was the R/R, if it low front end then it was as Tony says, when my R/R went in a cloud of smoke the bike ran normally until i shut it down, it even started back up once!!

Leachy
by Leachy
Wed Oct 12, 2011 5:08 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Fuel light.
Replies: 1
Views: 730

Re: Fuel light.

Have you fitted the low fuel sensor circuit board? Have you got manual on pdf? would be easier, for example the exploded diagram for the clocks (on pg351 on my pdf)(may vary but it'll be close) it clearly shows a control board between the incoming wires from the harness and the LED and if you have f...
by Leachy
Wed Oct 12, 2011 4:30 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: hello from the states
Replies: 7
Views: 1758

Re: hello from the states

Hiya lads :wave:

Welcome the Forum, always nice to hear from our american brethren!!

Is yellow a common colour over there??
by Leachy
Sun Oct 02, 2011 7:51 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Electrics n oil!
Replies: 6
Views: 1207

Re: Electrics n oil!

Battery, 2nd one on here today,same syptoms,check out "have i been a lucky boy?" thread. :thumbup: