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by TheGingerBeardMan
Mon Jan 23, 2017 5:16 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: How do my plugs look?
Replies: 19
Views: 3318

Re: How do my plugs look?

http://i67.tinypic.com/nqr9yd.png Oh. MY. FECHING. GAWD. :eek2 :wtf: In all the years I have been motoring, I have never seen a plug look like that. I don't know how the thing can even provide a spark! To ask if the bike was running before you removed said plugs, and you might say ''yes'' , I think...
by TheGingerBeardMan
Mon Jan 23, 2017 5:10 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Frequent nose bleeds from riding the bike....
Replies: 16
Views: 3098

Frequent nose bleeds from riding the bike....

Ok, it's not mega cold, and despite the frost n' mild dusting fo snow for 5 minutes, it's still pretty baltic up here. The temps been hovering at 0 C / -1 or -2C, but on the bike the wind-chill factor makes it worse. Ok, I know the salt encrusted air does nothing for the facial skin, as that all goe...
by TheGingerBeardMan
Mon Jan 23, 2017 4:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: what have you done to your "bike" today
Replies: 22480
Views: 1853216

Re: what have you done to your "bike" today

if your still interested in getting some, I will take some pictures of the can, Awww that's a bugger. Dull black n not graphite then? Hmmm. I shall take a pass on de can photo then :wink: And when you wrote ''if I'm still interestwed in getting some'' ....I though wooo, me lucks in, and he's found ...
by TheGingerBeardMan
Mon Jan 23, 2017 4:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 3 word thread
Replies: 1820
Views: 104631

Re: 3 word thread

...and plenty lube...
by TheGingerBeardMan
Mon Jan 23, 2017 12:43 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: what have you done to your "bike" today
Replies: 22480
Views: 1853216

Re: what have you done to your "bike" today

made a start on my mates rear wheel today, rubbed it down, and sprayed a base coat on it, Black over the top? But it looks sooo much like the original Honda graphite! The usual must know question: What colour code is that? It's the best I've seen as a match! If you could satin clear coat that, and ...
by TheGingerBeardMan
Mon Jan 23, 2017 12:38 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 47 Today...The Shilling...
Replies: 15
Views: 1517

Re: 47 Today...The Shilling...

MacV2 wrote:Bastid tight git still owes me that 5p... :x
Just add the loss onto the price of yer next parts shipment. Don't forget the added interest on the original 5p loan.

I reckon, after all this time, the total due must be nearly a quid! :lol:
by TheGingerBeardMan
Mon Jan 23, 2017 12:33 am
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: New to site
Replies: 6
Views: 1598

Re: New to site

I'm in the predicament that my storm is no longer for this world and I'm needing to reach 50 posts just to talk to u guys who need or want parts I may have. First off: Hello, and welcome to de club. :thumbup: Sad news to hear that yer Storm is needing taken round the back and shot. It's not all bad...
by TheGingerBeardMan
Sun Jan 22, 2017 12:01 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 47 Today...The Shilling...
Replies: 15
Views: 1517

Re: 47 Today...The Shilling...

Erm...ok. can someone explain the Shilling part?

Does he need 5p dropped down his slot to make him work?
by TheGingerBeardMan
Sun Jan 22, 2017 10:57 am
Forum: Pimp Your Ride
Topic: VTR Streetfighter DIY route
Replies: 20
Views: 7717

Re: VTR Streetfighter DIY route

...Video of a small wheelie... [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECebPge42QA[/youtube] GOOD GOD MAN! - That was a close one! :eek2 I was watching you getting closer and closer to the right hand side, almost on the grass....and then the camera dropped down....I was then expecting to hear a mas...
by TheGingerBeardMan
Sat Jan 21, 2017 5:56 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Changing wheel bearings tomorrow - quick bit of advice needed
Replies: 29
Views: 4733

Re: Changing wheel bearings tomorrow - quick bit of advice needed

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...Dont clock face them when driving in...Should be done square... Well blow me (erm...not literally). I was always told to start them in with a clock face tap. Once they were about 5-7mm in (past the bearing bevel), then I sit new bearing on top and hammer in schmartly. That went ...
by TheGingerBeardMan
Sat Jan 21, 2017 5:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Gingerbeardman shows his helmet - with additional dirty photos...
Replies: 20
Views: 2255

Re: Gingerbeardman shows his helmet - with additional dirty photos...

MacV2 wrote:Terrible puns Tony...Consider yourself Tig 'd off...
Awww. Are you giving Mr Monahan stick about his welding puns? :lol:
by TheGingerBeardMan
Sat Jan 21, 2017 12:14 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Changing wheel bearings tomorrow - quick bit of advice needed
Replies: 29
Views: 4733

Re: Changing wheel bearings tomorrow - quick bit of advice needed

Don't despair or give up JCH! I know your probably reading all these replies and thinking ''oh gawd...replace this bearing, that bearing, t'other bearing...check chain, sprockets, cush drive rubbers, sprocket carrier bearing etc'' - will it ever end...and this is gonna cost a bomb to replace....'' B...
by TheGingerBeardMan
Sat Jan 21, 2017 12:35 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Birthday Cheers - Simo is 65 today!
Replies: 6
Views: 1306

Birthday Cheers - Simo is 65 today!

All the best Sir! :clap: :thumbup:

(one of the shortest posts you'll ever have read from me!)
by TheGingerBeardMan
Fri Jan 20, 2017 11:55 pm
Forum: Was It You?
Topic: White Ford Focus at Mintlaw Petrol Station: 19th Jan 2017
Replies: 8
Views: 3007

Re: White Ford Focus at Mintlaw Petrol Station: 19th Jan 2017

I have a thing for Gingers ......calm down - i mean Girls Awww bugga. For a minute there, I thought me luck was in! You've never met Paul have you. :wave: Hmmm. I can cover all angles here, by saying ''unfortunately not'' I haven't met him. And also ''fortunately not'' I haven't met him. Ach...he c...
by TheGingerBeardMan
Fri Jan 20, 2017 10:57 pm
Forum: Was It You?
Topic: White Ford Focus at Mintlaw Petrol Station: 19th Jan 2017
Replies: 8
Views: 3007

Re: White Ford Focus at Mintlaw Petrol Station: 19th Jan 2017

bigtwinthing wrote:I have a thing for Gingers ......calm down - i mean Girls
Awww bugga. For a minute there, I thought me luck was in!