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by sirch345
Tue Feb 27, 2024 3:43 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: 1997 Rebuild gone bad
Replies: 30
Views: 5602

Re: 1997 Rebuild gone bad

Hi folks. I done the compression testing that long ago now that I can't remember whether I'd to put a booster on it or not. I do know I got very close to book spec. With regards to MCCT - yeah, fitted them about 6 years ago. Bike was bought with smashed valves, so I hope to avoid repeating it! I've...
by sirch345
Tue Feb 27, 2024 3:31 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Well you asked for another Ducati build
Replies: 707
Views: 79643

Re: Well you asked for another Ducati build

I’m sorry to say it Tony, but looking at the photos only there looks to be too big of a gap between the rear wheel/tyre and the rest of the bike making the swingarm look really long. It’s like there needs to be something to fill that gap may be? It’s only my opinion, and may look different in realit...
by sirch345
Mon Feb 26, 2024 11:57 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: 1997 Rebuild gone bad
Replies: 30
Views: 5602

Re: 1997 Rebuild gone bad

Not wishing to throw a spanner in the works of Tony's reply, but when you did the compression test was the engine turning over at the right speed then? If not then you would get a low reading.

Have you fitted manual cam chain tensioners?

Chris.
by sirch345
Mon Feb 26, 2024 11:19 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Happy birthday macdee
Replies: 4
Views: 353

Re: Happy birthday macdee

Happy birthday young man :Birthday:

I hope you’re having a great day,

Chris.
by sirch345
Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:55 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Well you asked for another Ducati build
Replies: 707
Views: 79643

Re: Well you asked for another Ducati build

Tony, just in case you don't see this, you have been voted winner of one of the categories in the "Forum Awards 2023" here: https://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=506532#p506532 You must be a natural when it comes to wheel building :D good man, well done :clap: :clap: Also many tha...
by sirch345
Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Forum awards 2023 Awards Ceremony.
Replies: 6
Views: 405

Re: Forum awards 2023 Awards Ceremony.

Nice one Mac, a good job done in putting all that together again for '23 :clap: :clap:
1st loser is fine by me :lol: :lol:

Chris.
by sirch345
Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: what have you done to your "bike" today
Replies: 22380
Views: 1719157

Re: what have you done to your

Chris . No it's the smaller 675. Bit of confusion about what I ended up buying lol.i tried two 1050s and the 675 and ended up buying the the smaller one.. much nicer to ride and more what i needed.. So today scrubbed the tyres in . In sunshine!!!! Hard to believe..i did find a small castle and a hu...
by sirch345
Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:20 pm
Forum: Racing
Topic: WSBK 2024 RI.
Replies: 4
Views: 490

Re: WSBK 2024 RI.

alanfjones1411 wrote: Sat Feb 24, 2024 4:59 pm The highlights of WSBK are listed as being shown on ITV 4 at 8:00 on Tuesday 27th.
I have the recorder set :D :D

This could be a very interesting year. We just have to get used to the new colours for the riders now with different racing teams :eh: :lol:

Chris.
by sirch345
Fri Feb 23, 2024 9:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: what have you done to your "bike" today
Replies: 22380
Views: 1719157

Re: what have you done to your "bike" today

Such a good feeling getting new boots :lol: :lol:

Rob, Is this Triumph Street Triple the big boy a 1050cc engine :?:

Chris.
by sirch345
Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:52 pm
Forum: Dodgy Dealers, Cheapest , Best Service etc..
Topic: Maidstone Motoliner- Kent. Recommended!
Replies: 5
Views: 641

Re: Maidstone Motoliner- Kent. Recommended!

Nice one Tony :thumbup: So did they confirm it was the disc that was the issue? Chris. I knew that already, I'd checked it using my dial test indicator. One wasn't too bad, the other had a visible wobble. They trued both, and now braking is back as it should be. I had read your post where you said ...
by sirch345
Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Your future post ICE death.
Replies: 15
Views: 874

Re: Your future post ICE death.

Mav617 wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2024 10:23 pm 15 minute cities, the days of riding to the Lakes on your Storm will be taken away.
Exactly :evil: :evil:
We won't be worrying about transport then,

Chris.
by sirch345
Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hello Again!
Replies: 9
Views: 527

Re: Hello Again!

Good to hear from you Mav :D :D

I never thought you left :lol: :lol:

Chris.
by sirch345
Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:40 pm
Forum: The Workshop Knowledgebase
Topic: Servicing Ohlins electronic forks
Replies: 6
Views: 417

Re: Servicing Ohlins electronic forks

A cracking write -up Tony, many thanks for taking the time to do this :clap: :clap:

Chris.
by sirch345
Tue Feb 20, 2024 8:28 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Hi from Athens
Replies: 5
Views: 609

Re: Hi from Athens

Welcome aboard from Greece :thumbup:

Good to hear you are enjoying your new bike 8)

Chris.
by sirch345
Tue Feb 20, 2024 5:50 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Hey all from Dundee
Replies: 8
Views: 499

Re: Hey all from Dundee

Cheers for the warm welcome guys! Aye the healing is going pretty well, I was only in a sling for 4 weeks when they projected 6! Thanks Sirch, I do feel like I have a nack at photographing cars and bikes. Certainly better than candids of the missus :lol: Hoping to be back on the road by March (Call...