what have you done to your "bike" today

Duffy1964 · Post by **Duffy1964** » Sun Sep 04, 2022 6:43 pm

Fitted one of those led headlight bulbs that Macster recommended to the FJ, so the rest of them can still see me in the distance in their mirrors

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Post by **sirch345** » Sun Sep 04, 2022 8:46 pm

MacV2 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 04, 2022 8:15 am
sirch345 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 03, 2022 8:24 pm
MacV2 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 03, 2022 8:20 am

Erm havent looked TBH Chris. I know they are black & round rubber things...

It's only for the 20 mile a day commute so not really bothered... Think they are Bridgestones.

I understand, you just want something that will do the job on the commuter

Chris.
Yep indeed, they are Bridgestone 023, 20 miles a day, should last a year on the rear, I'd hope 4000mile +...

They are supposed to be a good Sports Touring tyre

Chris.

Post by **sirch345** » Sun Sep 04, 2022 8:48 pm

popkat wrote: ↑Sun Sep 04, 2022 7:55 am Getting ready to ride to Plymouth this afternoon to get the Ferry, need to be there about 3pm, then 23 hours down the bay of Biscay to Santander. From there 320 miles to over night stop near Toledo,
Tuesday morning a further 260 miles to a village in the base of the mountains about 35 mins north of Malaga and stay with some friends for a few days before same route back up,
It may be a little boring on Spanish motorways but it’s the quickest way down.. I’ve given myself plenty of time for stops as need to be aware if my limitations these days
The new bike is pretty much run in now (in 3 days with the help of a couple of friends) and it’s really good, will be helpful having cruise control.
Still got lots of bits to sort this morning but getting excited now to get this tick on the list

On Monday when I’m not here my Storm is being collected, sadly it had to go but an old friend has bought it so it’s in good hands..

.

I hope you have a great trip Malc and all goes well for you,

Chris.

Pete.L · Post by **Pete.L** » Tue Sep 06, 2022 12:19 pm

sirch345 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 04, 2022 8:48 pm
popkat wrote: ↑Sun Sep 04, 2022 7:55 am Getting ready to ride to Plymouth this afternoon to get the Ferry, need to be there about 3pm, then 23 hours down the bay of Biscay to Santander. From there 320 miles to over night stop near Toledo,
Tuesday morning a further 260 miles to a village in the base of the mountains about 35 mins north of Malaga and stay with some friends for a few days before same route back up,
It may be a little boring on Spanish motorways but it’s the quickest way down.. I’ve given myself plenty of time for stops as need to be aware if my limitations these days
The new bike is pretty much run in now (in 3 days with the help of a couple of friends) and it’s really good, will be helpful having cruise control.
Still got lots of bits to sort this morning but getting excited now to get this tick on the list

On Monday when I’m not here my Storm is being collected, sadly it had to go but an old friend has bought it so it’s in good hands..

.

I hope you have a great trip Malc and all goes well for you,

Chris.

Cruise control Baby! its the Mutts..

Have a great time Malc. We'll compare notes when you get back

Pete.l

MacV2 · Post by **MacV2** » Thu Sep 08, 2022 3:27 pm

Nue Red...

Kicked the tyres, yep still black & still round with air in them.

Checked the oil, still relativly fresh only 1500 miles in there, bit of a top up.

Totaly wasted some cleaning products...

Ready to roll in the morning.

Wales ahoy !

Duffy1964 · Post by **Duffy1964** » Thu Sep 08, 2022 6:22 pm

Fitted some old handle bar muffs to the FJ to keep my gloves dry tomorrow for the Wales trip

oh also got some waterproofs

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tony.mon · Post by **tony.mon** » Thu Sep 08, 2022 7:42 pm

Stuffed filthy bike in the back of the van, dragged its sorry butt to Rhayader, where it will get even filthier tomorrow.
I would have cleaned it, but to be fair the Government have said there's a hosepipe ban, so I can't.
Sad, but there it is.

Pentode · Post by **Pentode** » Thu Sep 08, 2022 8:45 pm

Fitted an Electrex World Regulator Rectifier today. Lots of lovely cooling fins and a big dollop of thermo conducting gloop to help sink a bit more heat.

Rock solid at 14.3V at various revs

MacV2 · Post by **MacV2** » Fri Sep 09, 2022 7:34 am

Soon be loading up Nue Red & heading West...

first stop Clackets lane meet up with Duffy.

Jonesey camped out at mine last night, only mild snoring reported.

See you all later...

Duffy1964 · Post by **Duffy1964** » Fri Sep 09, 2022 8:06 am

All loaded up ready to meet Macster & Jonesey at Clackets after I finish my cuppa

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fabiostar · Post by **fabiostar** » Fri Sep 09, 2022 9:01 pm

Duffster that FJ is bloody lovely looking

Duffy1964 · Post by **Duffy1964** » Fri Sep 09, 2022 9:48 pm

Cheers Rob

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tony.mon · Post by **tony.mon** » Fri Sep 09, 2022 10:31 pm

fabiostar wrote: ↑Fri Sep 09, 2022 9:01 pm Duffster that FJ is bloody lovely looking

Not currently, it's filthy.

Duffy1964 · Post by **Duffy1964** » Fri Sep 09, 2022 10:47 pm

tony.mon wrote:
fabiostar wrote: ↑Fri Sep 09, 2022 9:01 pm Duffster that FJ is bloody lovely looking
Not currently, it's filthy.

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AMCQ46 · Post by **AMCQ46** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 1:11 pm

New fork seals needed on the pit bike supermoto ahead of the race at 3 sisters this weekend.

We worked out it is 30 years since me and my mate les raced our MZ 250s together at 3sisters.

Had to make a seal driver tool, but fortunately the end of my scaffold tube beaker bar was the correct diameter. so I cut a bit off that, squared it up in the lathe then slotted it in half.
Result

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