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- Tue Aug 27, 2019 5:35 pm
- Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
- Topic: Classic Bike Trackdays weekend in September
- Replies: 12
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Re: Classic Bike Trackdays weekend in September
Hoping to take my storm and a steelie. The steelie is still in bits and my storm still has the smokin joe costume at the moment. I usually put swap this for a track set of plastic
- Mon Aug 19, 2019 11:16 am
- Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
- Topic: Classic Bike Trackdays weekend in September
- Replies: 12
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Re: Classic Bike Trackdays weekend in September
i am in the inters on Saturday. Also at Cadwell Thursday and Friday
- Mon Jul 08, 2019 6:58 pm
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Why superglue and baking powder work so well as a filler adhesive
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2634
Re: Why superglue and baking powder work so well as a filler adhesive
I didn't realize it was that long ago !!!!
My repaired faring is still holding up and has fell over a few times, plus a trip down the road at mallory (some of you guys may remember that session).
My repaired faring is still holding up and has fell over a few times, plus a trip down the road at mallory (some of you guys may remember that session).
- Mon Jul 08, 2019 6:59 am
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Why superglue and baking powder work so well as a filler adhesive
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2634
Re: Why superglue and baking powder work so well as a filler adhesive
I rate this stuff. Kemdent works out pretty cheap or you can by the same stuff repackaged under the name of Plastex for about 10 times the price. Same sort of principle. Liquid and a powder. http://www.kemdent.co.uk/simplex-rapid-liquid http://www.kemdent.co.uk/simplex-rapid-13 https://www.plastex.n...
- Wed Jul 03, 2019 6:47 am
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Just lost clocks and lights
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4057
- Tue Jul 02, 2019 7:51 pm
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Just lost clocks and lights
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4057
Re: Just lost clocks and lights
Also notice one of the wires for the rear light (brown) had had it's insulation breached having been trapped in the seat latch. possible source to
- Tue Jul 02, 2019 7:47 pm
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Just lost clocks and lights
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4057
Re: Just lost clocks and lights
fuse and headlight bulb blown. 13.95 volts at the battery when running and revving. some potential new heat damage at the headlight connector. So hopefully just a corroded / poor connection the culprit
- Tue Jul 02, 2019 5:36 pm
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Just lost clocks and lights
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4057
Just lost clocks and lights
Just lost speedo, rev counter, odo and lights. The indicators still work and flash on the clock consul. The horn and brakes lights work. I was on the beans about a mile from home when this happened and was able to ride bake. Did a quick look at fuses nothing seen under the seat or on the battery sid...
- Tue Apr 30, 2019 12:49 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Happy birthday StuartWags
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1203
- Tue Apr 09, 2019 7:23 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: 2-stroke engine help SORTED
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2896
Re: 2-stroke engine help
I am assuming that it does not have a gravity fed carb with a float and bowl and it is a diaphragm type
The diaphragms in the carbs can degrade over time. When this happens they can't fuel properly.
The same can happen to the crank seals
The diaphragms in the carbs can degrade over time. When this happens they can't fuel properly.
The same can happen to the crank seals
- Tue Apr 02, 2019 7:26 am
- Forum: Bike Chat
- Topic: If not a Firestorm, then ??
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4951
Re: If not a Firestorm, then ??
i had a ST1100 a few years ago but sold it. Then realized that it was actually a good all rounder. Good enough on the A roads and surprisingly agile in the city. Tried a Blackbird with luggage as a substitute but that didn't work well for me. So ended up going for a ST1300. These bikes have had year...
- Mon Apr 01, 2019 7:37 am
- Forum: Bike Chat
- Topic: If not a Firestorm, then ??
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4951
Re: If not a Firestorm, then ??
Pan. I am on my second
- Thu Mar 28, 2019 2:28 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: RIP Ranking Roger
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1531
Re: RIP Ranking Roger
Saw him Coventry last year with Selector. Good show. Didn't realize Fuzz from car sos was the drummer in the beat
- Thu Mar 14, 2019 9:02 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: VTR Alternative Bodywork
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2617
Re: VTR Alternative Bodywork
yes that is the one
i will have a look at the weekend but from memory it is new and unused with all the fixings and brackets. pick up would be preferred. £75
i will have a look at the weekend but from memory it is new and unused with all the fixings and brackets. pick up would be preferred. £75
- Wed Mar 13, 2019 7:37 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: VTR Alternative Bodywork
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2617
Re: VTR Alternative Bodywork
I have a new skidmarks lower fairing surplus to requirements. I prefer the sharkskins lower