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by oorwullie43
Mon Nov 18, 2013 11:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: bike colours
Replies: 16
Views: 1813

Re: bike colours

One and a half black ones! They are the fastest because I've got one!!!! 8)
by oorwullie43
Sun Nov 17, 2013 3:09 pm
Forum: Pimp Your Ride
Topic: TOP YOKE
Replies: 44
Views: 8165

Re: TOP YOKE

rode the bike today with a new Cool N Comfy yoke, renthals and new white Hel brake cables, minimal faring cutting, and "wow' what a difference to ride. I cant belive i tried the Genmar jobs, these are superb. ive done 300 miles today and no back ache, or wrists, so well worth it. It looks very...
by oorwullie43
Thu Nov 14, 2013 3:07 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: New again
Replies: 22
Views: 2337

Re: New again

Every one knows, black is fastest!! :thumbup: Welcome back! :thumbup:
by oorwullie43
Wed Nov 13, 2013 9:45 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Steering Head Bearings - Replace?
Replies: 18
Views: 1679

Re: Steering Head Bearings - Replace?

Hi guys, With the front wheel in the bike but off the ground I could feel no lateral or front/back movement. With the wheel/forks out and no weight on the front, turning the steering shows a slight notch in the centre, it moves freely enough but feels like there's a bit of a "notch" with ...
by oorwullie43
Tue Nov 12, 2013 10:30 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: oil cooler pipes
Replies: 27
Views: 5798

Re: oil cooler pipes

MacV2 wrote:
oorwullie43 wrote:
tony.mon wrote:Yes, I got mine made up locally.

Aye, that would be local to you then! :lol: :thumbup:
http://www.pirtek.co.uk/

Thanks for the info Mac! :D
by oorwullie43
Mon Nov 11, 2013 10:10 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: oil cooler pipes
Replies: 27
Views: 5798

Re: oil cooler pipes

tony.mon wrote:Yes, I got mine made up locally.

Aye, that would be local to you then! :lol: :thumbup:
by oorwullie43
Mon Nov 11, 2013 10:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What have you learnt today?
Replies: 345
Views: 14563

Re: What have you learnt today?

MacV2 wrote:
oorwullie43 wrote:I have learnt that it's very hard to find replacement screws for the front panels, after you have removed the rusty one,s! 8O
What ones I might have some...

Thanks Mac, found some in an auto spares shop and used stainless cap heads where I could! :D
by oorwullie43
Mon Nov 11, 2013 1:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What have you learnt today?
Replies: 345
Views: 14563

Re: What have you learnt today?

I have learnt that it's very hard to find replacement screws for the front panels, after you have removed the rusty one,s! 8O
by oorwullie43
Mon Nov 11, 2013 11:18 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: oil cooler pipes
Replies: 27
Views: 5798

Re: oil cooler pipes

lanny wrote:Anyone fitted braided oil lines ? a picture would be nice as i am considering replacing the ones that look like coral on my bike.
Would like to see some before i part with more hard earned ! :thumbup:

Did anyone get a set of these made up locally, as I fancy a set if there not too expensive! 8)
by oorwullie43
Sat Nov 09, 2013 3:21 pm
Forum: Was It You?
Topic: Fast black one
Replies: 7
Views: 728

Re: Fast black one

Aye, didn't think it was you, it had yellow decals. I had just dropped a driver off at the station and was heading home from work. Was surprised to see one out in this weather! 8O
by oorwullie43
Sat Nov 09, 2013 1:39 pm
Forum: Was It You?
Topic: Fast black one
Replies: 7
Views: 728

Fast black one

A fast black one on Winwick Rd, Warrington. Looked to be having fun in the rain! :lol:
by oorwullie43
Mon Nov 04, 2013 8:21 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Best Metal Polish?
Replies: 7
Views: 997

Re: Best Metal Polish?

I'm useing the polishing set I bought a while back for polishing the casings on a old DT I restored. I'm still at the down pipes but I think I'm winning! :lol:
by oorwullie43
Sat Nov 02, 2013 10:01 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Fresh blood....
Replies: 29
Views: 3769

Re: Fresh blood....

Hello and welcome aboard! 8)
by oorwullie43
Sat Nov 02, 2013 1:55 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Smoking Rear Pot?
Replies: 13
Views: 836

Re: Smoking Rear Pot?

Only had my Storm a few weeks, it's currently in bits (no wheels - new tyres, no bodywork other than tank - respray pending). I bought it for a knock-down price but wish now had spent more on sorted one. It's covered 45K, and on start up from cold (choke on) the rear pot smokes like a chimney until...
by oorwullie43
Thu Oct 31, 2013 9:49 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Flush fitting indicators
Replies: 8
Views: 674

Re: Flush fitting indicators

Thanks for the info! :thumbup: