what have you done to your "bike" today

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lloydie
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Went and collected piggys tank up from my mate who has had it a year .
He was supposed to paint if for me but for one reason or another only managed primer .
Couldn't wait any longer ,he is sorting me some rattle cans out so I can do it myself tho [THUMBS UP SIGN]
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lloydie wrote:Image
Went and collected piggys tank up from my mate who has had it a year .
He was supposed to paint if for me but for one reason or another only managed primer .
Couldn't wait any longer ,he is sorting me some rattle cans out so I can do it myself tho [THUMBS UP SIGN]
Shame I'm not closer, could have sprayed it up for you for the practice. Pink wasn't it?
If it aint broke, get your bloody hands off it!
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Lloyd - thought you were testing an endurance-fuel-supply-system for 16 litre models :clap:
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lloydie
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Ha ha .
I have no problem painting it tbh as it was my trade ,I just lack the interest these days .
I'll get it done in the next few weeks in BLACK
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Was out testing the gyro-cam and after one particular overtake the exhaust got a fair bit louder. The system had dropped where it connects to the rear down pipe, so yeah, loud, with lots of pops and bangs. The clamp is still done up tight so must be the gasket thats blown out, but I don't remember it ever having one... Anyway, will take it all off and have a look :thumbup:
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TravisZack wrote:Was out testing the gyro-cam and after one particular overtake the exhaust got a fair bit louder. The system had dropped where it connects to the rear down pipe, so yeah, loud, with lots of pops and bangs. The clamp is still done up tight so must be the gasket thats blown out, but I don't remember it ever having one... Anyway, will take it all off and have a look :thumbup:
Too many killswitch backfires, mate.... :thumbup:
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a slow 46 miles, bugger me it was slippy out, so good to get out though.
missing the noise, not the vibes. However never say never!
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bigtwinthing wrote:a slow 46 miles, bugger me it was slippy out, so good to get out though.
Not much grip is there .
Not much fun either
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lloydie wrote:Image
Went and collected piggys tank up from my mate who has had it a year .
He was supposed to paint if for me but for one reason or another only managed primer .
Couldn't wait any longer ,he is sorting me some rattle cans out so I can do it myself tho [THUMBS UP SIGN]
only a year, short term then :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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It was dry here Saturday and 11C. I thought the grip was pretty good compared to earlier in the week :thumbup:

Washed it , polished it, took it out and got it dirty again :D
My new ride is a bit of a Howler and I love to make her Squeal
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3 hour ride yesterday - pretty damn slippy but bike handled great - then home to give her a loving wash

*** Need to buy some polish stuff - what do people recommend?

Today removed her clothes and touched places I don't think anyone's ever been before :wtf:

degreased everything I could without dismantling bike, really happy with its previous condition (thanks previous owners!)
and she's looking even better now :thumbup:

Dropped front forks 10mm

Removed exhaust system for a clean up and UHT spray (satin black on order) and replacing clamps

*** Anyone got advice for optimal exhaust cleaning??

Now time for a beer :beer:
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SmileyVTR wrote:3 hour ride yesterday - pretty damn slippy but bike handled great - then home to give her a loving wash

*** Need to buy some polish stuff - what do people recommend?

Today removed her clothes and touched places I don't think anyone's ever been before :wtf:

degreased everything I could without dismantling bike, really happy with its previous condition (thanks previous owners!)
and she's looking even better now :thumbup:

Dropped front forks 10mm

Removed exhaust system for a clean up and UHT spray (satin black on order) and replacing clamps

*** Anyone got advice for optimal exhaust cleaning??

Now time for a beer :beer:
Mr Sheene for polishing :thumbup:
SH#T HAPPENS!!!!!!!!
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lloydie wrote:
bigtwinthing wrote:a slow 46 miles, bugger me it was slippy out, so good to get out though.
Not much grip is there .
Not much fun either
i was very sensible opening her up, 1 really squirrelly bit and then home!
missing the noise, not the vibes. However never say never!
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tony.mon wrote:Too many killswitch backfires, mate.... :thumbup:
I've never even tried them! Weird how it just went but whatever, hardly a biggie.
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Took the carbs off. Again. Expecting the FP kit to arrive from America, sick of taking them off, but I think I am at the start of a journey that will involve taking them off many times!
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