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Big_Jim59 wrote:
I love what you have done to your tire! I'll bet it was fun.
It was great fun, although very weird being on a short circuit with cars though.
I should have dropped a few psi on the tyres before going on the short circuit but I forgot, so the tyres got a bit hot. Highly recommend Bridgestone BT023's though, good compromise for long trips mixed with track time!
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I was going to fit the pair of Thundercat forks I bought in the week, and then fit the shorter dog bones on the rear shock, and then fit my new tank protector but in the spirit of riding it rather than buggering around with it I took it for a thrash to Brighton instead.....

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Fancied a quick local blast, but by the time I got out it was nearly three, and there was way to much traffic, so I cut it short,
got back and cleaned both the bike and the car :thumbup:
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Washed the bloody thing! Jeez, the must have been half the flies in the Dales hitching a ride on it 8O
Also got it booked in for a new front tyre in the morning. Looks like I exchanged some rubber in the Dales for flies and dirt :D


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You should leave them on there Pete, disguise the suzukiness of it!!!!! :lol:
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Gave the Storm a deep clean after the Dales trip. Fitted a new BT021 rear tyre, the old BT016 was shagged with cracks in the middle and ready to show the cords. Not bad for 3200 miles though and it was still performing well, even in the rain.

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Kev L wrote:You should leave them on there Pete, disguise the suzukiness of it!!!!! :lol:
8O 8O 8O I'm disappointed in you Kev :D :D :D
I thought I was at least a little part of team Blue. I expected more from a fellow Blue owner :cry:
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Moved all 4 of then in a search for spare bits for fellow Stormers...

If I can get me boots on I might get out over the weekend...Supposed to be back to work on Tues, If I cant comfortably get me bike boots on...Stuff them... :lol: :lol:
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kermitLeF,

respect for they way you were riding in the wet with that slick tyre, you will enjoy having tread on the new one!
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MacV2 wrote:Moved all 4 of then in a search for spare bits for fellow Stormers...

If I can get me boots on I might get out over the weekend...Supposed to be back to work on Tues, If I cant comfortably get me bike boots on...Stuff them... :lol: :lol:
Just send them one of you toe photo's, I'm sure they will give you a bit longer off :wink:
Where is the shudder emoji? 8O
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MacV2 wrote:
Pete.L wrote:I bought some new cables for mine a few years ago and they were less than £25
Put your hand in your pocket you cheepskate :D
or sit on a corner and sell some biscuits :wink:

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I'm gonna get it done Pete just neeeded a fix to be getting on with...


I was practicing me line to the boss, ''Sorry I cant come in today as I can't get me bike out of the garage...''


For some reason I've had no takes on the commemorative biscuits... :lol:
Just to cheer Pete up I had the MacCave door repaired today...another £125 out of me wallet...bloody hell I've had an expensive week !

Ebayitus again today bought a Titax leaver to go with me new Radial M/C...cheap tho bid the seller a cheeky £30 delivered & he accepted it... :thumbup:

Ya happy now Pete ?
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Pete.L wrote:
Kev L wrote:You should leave them on there Pete, disguise the suzukiness of it!!!!! :lol:
8O 8O 8O I'm disappointed in you Kev :D :D :D
I thought I was at least a little part of team Blue. I expected more from a fellow Blue owner :cry:
suzikiness :confused You haven't got rid of the SP have you Pete....surly not.

I done a little work on my bike today. Started to use the side of an angle grinder with metal cutting disc to sand down some fiberglass I filled on the tail fairing. The angle grinder didn't sand to well :lol: so gave up and used the dremmel with the flappy 80 grit wheel instead which took bloody ages to sand down. I'm still itching. I might get out and put some P38 on tomorrow. Got a little dent in the tank to fill too.
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Weekly checks :thumbup:
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went for a 180 ride towards the pyrenee's mountains. visited a race track which has a restaurant and swimming pool, watched a few bmw s1000rr's running practice laps. stopped to take in the amazing scenery. I also rode past the spot where ck had his accident, the oil stain is still there :lol:
the ride put a massive smile on my face for the rest of the day
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cybercarl wrote:The angle grinder didn't sand to well :lol: so gave up
Get some flap wheels for the grinder Carl.

I have a 4 1/2" grinder & use these.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-x-FLAP-GRI ... 1313227548

No need to get fine ones, 40 grit are great. Just use the worn ones if you need a less savage discs. Ideal for fibreglass, stainless, aluminium or woodwork :thumbup:
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