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Kurt999
Posts: 176 Joined: Thu Apr 10, 2014 2:20 pmLocation: Ashford, Kent
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by Kurt999 Tue Mar 17, 2015 9:05 am
cybercarl wrote: I'm tempted to bypass the ignition cuts so that if the (now old) alarm packs up I can still ride the bike.
Or fit a hidden toggle switch somewhere.
(:-})
Old skool security!! I was thinking about an on/off toggle on the ignition cut, and a push to make/release to break switch on the starter cut, but that may get tiresome really quickly
Chain and sprockets ordered Renthal std front, +1 rear and a Tsubaki Alpha gold X-ring
Nearing finishing now and getting quite excited!!
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Kurt999
Posts: 176 Joined: Thu Apr 10, 2014 2:20 pmLocation: Ashford, Kent
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by Kurt999 Tue Mar 17, 2015 4:15 pm
Spent a few hours sorting the wiring, soldering, heat shrinking and wrapping. I decided to reconnect the alarm. My get out of jail is 2 scotch locks that I'll keep under the seat. If the worst happens and the alarm shoots its bolt, I know where the starter cut and ignition cut is so I can bridge them out and get going again.
Time for a
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lloydie
Posts: 20928 Joined: Mon Jan 17, 2011 11:16 pmLocation: In the garage somewhere in Coventry
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by lloydie Tue Mar 17, 2015 6:24 pm
Enjoy it
I used to hate electrics but now I rather enjoy it
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VTRDark
Posts: 20010 Joined: Sun Mar 18, 2012 9:24 pm
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by VTRDark Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:10 pm
My get out of jail is 2 scotch locks that I'll keep under the seat. If the worst happens and the alarm shoots its bolt
Good idea. Stick em in the toolkit.
(:-})
Kurt999
Posts: 176 Joined: Thu Apr 10, 2014 2:20 pmLocation: Ashford, Kent
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by Kurt999 Wed Mar 18, 2015 6:14 pm
Progress!!
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AMCQ46
Posts: 16740 Joined: Mon May 11, 2009 4:54 pmLocation: Worcestershire / Warwickshire border
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by AMCQ46 Thu Mar 19, 2015 1:14 pm
its getting there.
this could be the only photo ever of a teal Storm pulling a wheelie
AMcQ
Kurt999
Posts: 176 Joined: Thu Apr 10, 2014 2:20 pmLocation: Ashford, Kent
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by Kurt999 Fri Mar 20, 2015 12:19 pm
AMCQ46 wrote: its getting there.
this could be the only photo ever of a teal Storm pulling a wheelie
BLUE-IST!!!
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MacV2
Posts: 18018 Joined: Sun Jan 21, 2007 12:07 pmLocation: Grain
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by MacV2 Fri Mar 20, 2015 3:54 pm
AMCQ46 wrote: its getting there.
this could be the only photo ever of a teal Storm pulling a wheelie
It was looking good & an interesting thread to follow........
...Until you put the tank back on...
FYI teal is not blue...So al cant be a blue-ist...
blue is bad enough...teal is just...
Making up since 2007, sometimes it's true...Honest...
Kurt999
Posts: 176 Joined: Thu Apr 10, 2014 2:20 pmLocation: Ashford, Kent
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by Kurt999 Fri Mar 20, 2015 4:48 pm
now stop it, you're just jealous!!
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MacV2
Posts: 18018 Joined: Sun Jan 21, 2007 12:07 pmLocation: Grain
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by MacV2 Fri Mar 20, 2015 5:05 pm
Kurt999 wrote: now stop it, you're just jealous!!
I think not Sir...
Ok so I just sold the Silver one...
Making up since 2007, sometimes it's true...Honest...
Kurt999
Posts: 176 Joined: Thu Apr 10, 2014 2:20 pmLocation: Ashford, Kent
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by Kurt999 Mon Mar 23, 2015 4:44 pm
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Kurt999
Posts: 176 Joined: Thu Apr 10, 2014 2:20 pmLocation: Ashford, Kent
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by Kurt999 Mon Mar 23, 2015 4:45 pm
On a more serious note...are our engines ok with 5/30 semi synth? And does £225 fitted for a pair of Dunlop Q2's sound about right??
Thanks
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MacV2
Posts: 18018 Joined: Sun Jan 21, 2007 12:07 pmLocation: Grain
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by MacV2 Mon Mar 23, 2015 6:28 pm
Swam in the Thames a few times, never been in de Nile...
Making up since 2007, sometimes it's true...Honest...
lloydie
Posts: 20928 Joined: Mon Jan 17, 2011 11:16 pmLocation: In the garage somewhere in Coventry
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by lloydie Mon Mar 23, 2015 9:52 pm
Kurt999 wrote: On a more serious note...are our engines ok with 5/30 semi synth? And does £225 fitted for a pair of Dunlop Q2's sound about right??
Thanks
10w40 semi for these mate ,
Carny comment on tyres
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tony.mon
Posts: 16274 Joined: Wed Jul 25, 2007 10:46 pmLocation: Norf Kent
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by tony.mon Tue Mar 24, 2015 10:04 pm
Agree, 5/30W is too thin and you will get ring blow-by, oil level will drop and you'll have to keep topping up.
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
I used to hate electrics but now I rather enjoy it 
