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AMCQ46 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 08, 2020 2:30 pm Took mrs mcq out on the big KTum.



Dry then rain then dry, but always windy. Was only about 50miles just to blow away the cobwebs.

Paula had a tear in her eyes when we got back as she said it should have been Norman and Vivien out there.

RIP mate


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The big KTM is looking good Al

I'm sure Norman would be happy for you both to be out on his bike in the circumstances, rather than somebody else riding it,

Chris.

Pushed it out of the garage


Regulation bin in the background

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AMCQ46 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 08, 2020 2:30 pm Took mrs mcq out on the big KTum.



Dry then rain then dry, but always windy. Was only about 50miles just to blow away the cobwebs.

Paula had a tear in her eyes when we got back as she said it should have been Norman and Vivien out there.

RIP mate


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The big KTM is looking good Al

I'm sure Norman would be happy for you both to be out on his bike in the circumstances, rather than somebody else riding it,

Chris.

Totally agree with Chris, you will look after it as a tribute to Norman and it has gone to a good home Al.


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AMCQ46 wrote:Took mrs mcq out on the big KTum.



Dry then rain then dry, but always windy. Was only about 50miles just to blow away the cobwebs.

Paula had a tear in her eyes when we got back as she said it should have been Norman and Vivien out there.

RIP mate


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Cracking bike Al, I'm very sorry to hear about your bro. I can't imagine. Many of us think of our bikes as an extension of ourselves, so maybe in some way you do have a nice connection there when you head out on for a ride.

All the best buddy

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Well, not today but the past few weeks I've had lots of time on my hands, thanks to Sciatica down my leg...

So thought best use my time getting the rsv ready for Spring!

New tyres (Michelin Road 5's, seemed a natural choice after much success with the 3 & 4's).

New chain, sprockets, oberon clutch slave cylinder, fluids, filters, plugs, taller screen, SW Motech tank bag ring, phone mount with charger, cut out all the brown connectors and soldered the wires before they burn out. Serviced the shock linkages which are just as prone to seizing as the Storms'. New fork seals and fluid. Tank grips.

I had a custom seat made, just a bit taller than stock, to give me a bit more leg room, which works a treat!

So with a break in the weather this weekend I went out for a good blast and nothing broke or fell off! Result.

P.s, the RSV forum is dead. Hence you lot are stuck with me indefinitely...

The rsv is everything I hoped for with my modded vtr. The handling is so precise and sharp, yet when the grip does let go it's still very manageable.

The engine requires a bit more revving and gear changing to get the best out of it, unlike the Storms silky smooth but tractor like torque curve.

But all in all, really happy to be back on a bike and I can't wait to get involved in the Op Storms again.

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AMCQ46 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 08, 2020 2:30 pm Took mrs mcq out on the big KTum.



Dry then rain then dry, but always windy. Was only about 50miles just to blow away the cobwebs.

Paula had a tear in her eyes when we got back as she said it should have been Norman and Vivien out there.

RIP mate


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the bike couldnt be with a better owner... great to see it being used Al.

Put some new adjustable levers on the BM - akin to putting lipstick on a pig, but the BM has done a sterling job commuting every day and not missed a beat so deserved a bit of attention. Even gave her a wash after:

Come on Jamie, you know the rules :
Wheres the bin????

Hope the leg issue is a temp one.
What meets are you joining us on this year then?

sat and looked at mine, and wondered whats that little puddle of oil .
feck.

the new blade forks i put in had sprung a leak, from the crush washer on the bottom retaining bolt. bollox ,so ripped that leg out to save draining the oil, new washer fitted so i will see in the morning if its sorted..

Hope that leg issue is a temp one.

tony.mon wrote: ↑Tue Mar 10, 2020 7:15 pm Hope that leg issue is a temp one.

all sorted, new crush washer and oil leak stopped.. simple for once thankfully.

fabiostar wrote: ↑Fri Mar 13, 2020 10:36 am

tony.mon wrote: ↑Tue Mar 10, 2020 7:15 pm Hope that leg issue is a temp one.

all sorted, new crush washer and oil leak stopped.. simpleton owner sorted it for once thankfully.

Glad you fixed it now you can get back to licking the windows...

Jamoi wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2020 9:35 am
P.s, the RSV forum is dead. Hence you lot are stuck with me indefinitely...

Try www.apriliaforum.com. Lots of septics but plenty of other nationalities as well. A wealth of info for all Aprilias.

Lods of little jobs to get ready for Donington next weekend. Straightening brackets after a crash takes so bloody long...

Installed the shifter shaft support (with needle bearing) today. While I was at it, I cleaned out and re-greased the needle bearing on the shifter lever. Now just have to wait for spring to come around in earnest here in Montreal and I can see how everything works. Things are melting here and snowmobiling is done around here for another year so I hope it melts quickly so I get the old girl out again