what have you done to your "bike" today

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lloydie
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AMCQ46 wrote:did you know that when you bought it~?
I know it was a cat,c yes .
But after it's been MOT'd 5 times since without problems . Don't see the point in having it done .
It's done now and only cost me a 4 pack [CLINKING BEER MUGS]
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Ordered a pair of K-tech fork springs yesterday, should be delivered today. In the meantime I've removed the progressive WP springs and re-set the air gap.
As soon as they arrive they'll be fitted and then set the sag.

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Fitted a HealTech quickshifter. Not had a chance to test it out yet but will report back.
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Got the shock pivot mount today. All bearings and seals changed, all greased up fitted and wheel and hugger back on.

Just a quick question. The shock pivot mount has an FR and an arrow, am I right it guessing that this writing goes on the left hand side with the arrow pointing toward the front of the bike with the writing up the right way? Just seems the shock spring is very close to the engine, we are talking mm's away.
If it aint broke, get your bloody hands off it!
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Arrow points to the front wheel . The clearance is small till its back on its wheels .if you have a shock spacer it's even smaller .
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Cheers lloydie, that's exactly how I fitted it and yes I've put in the 6mm spacer and I'd say the gap is about 2-3mm
If it aint broke, get your bloody hands off it!
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yesterday I rubbed down a spare rear wheel and acid etch primed it, letting the primer cure over night, today I gave the wheel a rub down, tomorrow i'll give it another light prime and rub down ready for spraying black.... :thumbup:
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Went and sat on a B-King. 8)

Jebus thats a big chunk of bike. 8O

Do i need 180hp? :beer:
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TravisZack wrote:Fitted a HealTech quickshifter. Not had a chance to test it out yet but will report back.
Oh please do.
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Snapped exhaust stud - put it back in garage :shh:
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agentpineapple wrote:yesterday I rubbed down a spare rear wheel and acid etch primed it, letting the primer cure over night, today I gave the wheel a rub down, tomorrow i'll give it another light prime and rub down ready for spraying black.... :thumbup:
Are the wheels alluminium?
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ConTRo13R wrote:
agentpineapple wrote:yesterday I rubbed down a spare rear wheel and acid etch primed it, letting the primer cure over night, today I gave the wheel a rub down, tomorrow i'll give it another light prime and rub down ready for spraying black.... :thumbup:
Are the wheels alluminium?
iirc they're cast aluminium, but someone will probably correct me on that..... :wink:
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NZSpokes wrote:
Do i need 180hp? :beer:
YES.

(But, fit clipons)
Jamie :wave:
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iirc they're cast aluminium, but someone will probably correct me on that..... :wink:
I was hoping you'd say they they were magnesium *evil laugh as i light a bonfire face*
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Only if you have the HRC wheels [FACE WITH TEARS OF JOY]
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