Nice one Lloydie, good find.
I guess tightening steering head bearings is like a basic friction steering damper and as long as you don't go too tight on taper bearings you can get some extra friction which based on your findings can be used for stability.
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Well that's bullshit and you know itlloydie wrote: Well no more messing with kermit now THATs it ! Bring on piggy

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Re: lloydie's vtr (kermit)
:Lol: honest !! Maybe a winter service .
And a clean .
And a clean .
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It doesn't have to be a lot of play.lloydie wrote:It was and how I missed it when I reset the front end I don't know .
That's one of my little trick too AlAMCQ46 wrote: I guess tightening steering head bearings is like a basic friction steering damper and as long as you don't go too tight on taper bearings you can get some extra friction which based on your findings can be used for stability.

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It's all set up good now it's nearly winter :-( .
I have a few little jobs to do when the salt is down ,
Repack cans ,
Powder coat pillion hanger,
Powder coat handle bars,
And a good clean and lube .
Other than painting the wheels white that's it done finished :-)
Oh and Dyno set up :eyes roll:
I have a few little jobs to do when the salt is down ,
Repack cans ,
Powder coat pillion hanger,
Powder coat handle bars,
And a good clean and lube .
Other than painting the wheels white that's it done finished :-)
Oh and Dyno set up :eyes roll:
Re: lloydie's vtr (kermit)
She it ,
Lloydie did you say painting wheels white?
Don't do it bro, I should know Ha Ha Ha !
Good luck and now I officially pass on the baton of painting wheels to you .
Good luck mate, better get a few crates of bevies in!
I'm watching with interest.
Lloydie did you say painting wheels white?
Don't do it bro, I should know Ha Ha Ha !
Good luck and now I officially pass on the baton of painting wheels to you .
Good luck mate, better get a few crates of bevies in!





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Ha ha did I say painting
powder coating as I want a harder longer lasting finish this time and I can't be arsed to do it myself .
I've done my share of painting wheels in the past.
Tho never had a reaction like yours .
But I'll still take the baton and give it to Virt !!

I've done my share of painting wheels in the past.
Tho never had a reaction like yours .
But I'll still take the baton and give it to Virt !!
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Go Virt,
I feel sorry for,you.
The wheel painting episode was one that I would rather forget.
Now it's up to you to pass the baton on or otherwise the curse will be on you!
Good luck!!.
Sort of like a chain letter this but beware if the curse should strike you, you will live to regret it.
Heaven knows I did, numerous pages of post later it is finally gone.
Over to you Virt.
I might have a
while I watch this.
Surprise , surprise!!!
I feel sorry for,you.
The wheel painting episode was one that I would rather forget.
Now it's up to you to pass the baton on or otherwise the curse will be on you!
Good luck!!.
Sort of like a chain letter this but beware if the curse should strike you, you will live to regret it.
Heaven knows I did, numerous pages of post later it is finally gone.
Over to you Virt.
I might have a

Surprise , surprise!!!
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Uhhh... 
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