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by sonofpat1969
Sun Jul 15, 2012 7:52 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: What was your bike before the storm?
Replies: 48
Views: 4708

Re: What was your bike before the storm?

Hi again, not posted for a while...

I had a Morini 500 sport, lovely bike but got fed up with it not starting, and not that quick
by sonofpat1969
Sat Apr 14, 2012 3:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Holy Mother of Whatsit!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1314

Re: Holy Mother of Whatsit!!!

Wow...a bowel loosening experience
by sonofpat1969
Fri Mar 30, 2012 8:11 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Skidmarx belly pan has arrived 5:30 friday
Replies: 18
Views: 2461

Re: Skidmarx belly pan has arrived 5:30 friday

I also ordered one a couple of weeks ago... It arrived yesterday (in yellow which probably explains why it arrived quicker :o). Hopefully fit tomorrow....
by sonofpat1969
Sat Mar 24, 2012 3:57 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: 2 into 1
Replies: 23
Views: 2791

Re: 2 into 1

Kev L wrote:Do you think performing any kind of mechanical work on the bike is wise fella? I refer the jury to exhibit A -
http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=19107
Just a thought.
I must admit to a recent history of mechanical f#@#uperry...

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by sonofpat1969
Thu Mar 22, 2012 4:23 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Battery woes..
Replies: 5
Views: 1367

Re: Battery woes..

Sent it back, asked for a swap. Ill let you know how I get on.. I'll just have to make sure I use the 'storm daily till replacement arrives... :grin:

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by sonofpat1969
Thu Mar 22, 2012 1:43 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: 2 into 1
Replies: 23
Views: 2791

Re: 2 into 1

I think (?) the idea is that the gases from the other exhaust helps "pulls" the exhaust gas from the cylinder.. Like paint being "sucked" up in an airbrush... Kind of!
by sonofpat1969
Thu Mar 22, 2012 12:52 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Battery woes..
Replies: 5
Views: 1367

Re: Battery woes..

Eventually had to fashion a set of jump leads out of some electrical wire and some croc clips and start it off the punto.... 10 minutes late for MOT . On the plus side passed MOT with just an advisery on the front tyre. So now wondering about the battery, I only have car battery charger or aldi tric...
by sonofpat1969
Thu Mar 22, 2012 9:18 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Battery woes..
Replies: 5
Views: 1367

Re: Battery woes..

Mmmm.. 45 mins to MOT curiosity got the better this Am, swapped back to new after it had been on trickle charge for yesterday evening.... Flat as a flat thing. so old ones now back on charge as it did not hold enough over night..... Aaaaaggh. Looks like a return to busters... Let me know how you get...
by sonofpat1969
Thu Mar 22, 2012 8:09 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Battery woes..
Replies: 5
Views: 1367

Battery woes..

OK... So still off work... Sick note till Tuesday and manager says not allowed to return before then, so who am I to argue..... Booked bike in for MOT, which appears to be the modern day equivalent of placing a curse on anything mechanical. Battery seemed to be on way out, and was only holding a cha...
by sonofpat1969
Wed Mar 21, 2012 1:07 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: 2 into 1
Replies: 23
Views: 2791

Re: 2 into 1

Definitely interesting.... I guess Theres obviously some weight loss as well.... I will add it to my every growing possible future project list
by sonofpat1969
Tue Mar 20, 2012 10:30 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Back again....
Replies: 13
Views: 1645

Re: Back again....

Again... Thanks. Yes I can vouch for the pain... But hopefully no more now its out!
by sonofpat1969
Tue Mar 20, 2012 5:58 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Back again....
Replies: 13
Views: 1645

Re: Back again....

Thanks , Tony.
Might have a look at that Solar charger
by sonofpat1969
Tue Mar 20, 2012 5:54 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: 2 into 1
Replies: 23
Views: 2791

Re: 2 into 1

Snoogle wrote:My bike must be a freak of nature, exhaust manifold cut before it splits back into 2 pipes and a link pipe made up to accept a stubby can on the right hand side. Performance figures of 104hp...go figure 8)
What size inlet into can, is it enlarged, 60mm?
by sonofpat1969
Tue Mar 20, 2012 1:27 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Back again....
Replies: 13
Views: 1645

Re: Back again....

Again.. Thanks its good to be back.... Really friendly and useful forum..

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by sonofpat1969
Tue Mar 20, 2012 12:08 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: 2 into 1
Replies: 23
Views: 2791

Re: 2 into 1

Thanks for replies... interesting... If I do give it a go, I will be sure to post my experiences...

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