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Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2021 5:56 am
by MacV2
sirch345 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 22, 2021 8:25 pm
MacV2 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 22, 2021 3:55 pm
So took Hamburg out for a test which just reminded me I forgot to tighten the head races yesteday...DOH!
What is it you have about not tightening up steering head bearings
Chris.
To be fair Chris neddles bed in after a few 100miles. Already put 800 on this since doing them should have done them last week but the cricket got in the way... Thats my excuse & I'm sticking to it...
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2021 8:17 pm
by sirch345
MacV2 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 23, 2021 5:56 am
sirch345 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 22, 2021 8:25 pm
MacV2 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 22, 2021 3:55 pm
So took Hamburg out for a test which just reminded me I forgot to tighten the head races yesteday...DOH!
What is it you have about not tightening up steering head bearings
Chris.
To be fair Chris neddles bed in after a few 100miles. Already put 800 on this since doing them should have done them last week but the cricket got in the way... Thats my excuse & I'm sticking to it...
Ah, in that case you can be excused
Yes taper roller head bearings do need final adjustments after the initial fitting and some miles have been covered I agree
Chris.
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2021 9:01 pm
by 8541Hawk
Finally got the jetting close enough to make the trip to the dyno but now am waiting on my second new fairing stay. My old one was close but the left side was tweaked a bit from the bike falling over. So took the first new stay out of the box.....all looked good. Mounted all the bits, the lead weights can be a pain....
, mounted it to the frame and went to install the fairing. The right side of the stay was off by a good 15mm or so. At least they have no issue replacing it but damn those weights are harder to get out than put in....... Almost ready for the road
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:14 pm
by sirch345
8541Hawk wrote: ↑Mon Aug 23, 2021 9:01 pm
Finally got the jetting close enough to make the trip to the dyno but now am waiting on my second new fairing stay. My old one was close but the left side was tweaked a bit from the bike falling over. So took the first new stay out of the box.....all looked good. Mounted all the bits, the lead weights can be a pain....
, mounted it to the frame and went to install the fairing. The right side of the stay was off by a good 15mm or so. At least they have no issue replacing it but damn those weights are harder to get out than put in....... Almost ready for the road
I'll be interesting to hear what the Dyno has to say once you're ready to go again,
Chris.
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 7:07 pm
by jbf955i
Evening all.
I finally got everything working correctly and she's running better than ever.
Now looking for some high-level pipes
.
3 of Wtexhams finest in bins in the picture!
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Re: what have you done to your
Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 9:31 pm
by fabiostar
jbf955i wrote: ↑Thu Aug 26, 2021 7:07 pm
Evening all.
I finally got everything working correctly and she's running better than ever.
Now looking for some high-level pipes
.
3 of Wtexhams finest in bins in the picture!
Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk
tidy looking storm you have.
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 10:10 pm
by AMCQ46
that's too clean!
Re: what have you done to your
Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2021 5:57 am
by MacV2
jbf955i wrote: ↑Thu Aug 26, 2021 7:07 pm
Evening all.
I finally got everything working correctly and she's running better than ever.
Now looking for some high-level pipes
.
3 of Wtexhams finest in bins in the picture!
Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk
4 bins you mean...
Oh the teal horror is a bike...
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2021 8:07 am
by Jamoi
jbf955i wrote:Evening all.
I finally got everything working correctly and she's running better than ever.
Now looking for some high-level pipes
.
3 of Wtexhams finest in bins in the picture!
Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk
Great looking bike!
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2021 8:14 am
by Jamoi
Dropped the front wheel off for a new Road 5 tyre. Pulled the forks out ready to strip down for a service (new seals, oil, bushes). If I get the chance I'll give the lowers a fresh coat of black paint.
Replaced the headstock needle bearings as they felt slightly notchy after only a couple of thousand miles - not sure why that was, maybe I fitted them too tight a couple of yrs ago.
I'll order a chain and sprocket set when I get paid next and get it booked for an MOT.
I'd love to ride it to Wales, so that's my target for now
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2021 9:05 am
by AMCQ46
Jamie,
it is mandatory that you bring the Storm to Wales it is called Op Storm
......... otherwise it will just be flatty and me.
and even though the bike is painted Black, isnt it the same bike that you you were riding when you first joined us in Wales all those years ago, the silver one with race numbers?
Re: what have you done to your
Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2021 9:56 am
by jbf955i
MacV2 wrote:jbf955i wrote: ↑Thu Aug 26, 2021 7:07 pm
Evening all.
I finally got everything working correctly and she's running better than ever.
Now looking for some high-level pipes
.
3 of Wtexhams finest in bins in the picture!
Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk
4 bins you mean...
Oh the teal horror is a bike...
Lol, it's the best colour
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Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2021 10:04 am
by Jamoi
AMCQ46 wrote:Jamie,
it is mandatory that you bring the Storm to Wales it is called Op Storm
......... otherwise it will just be flatty and me.
and even though the bike is painted Black, isnt it the same bike that you you were riding when you first joined us in Wales all those years ago, the silver one with race numbers?
Oh man, I really want to ride it to Wales! But I have the same usual 2 suspects against me... Time and Money! If I can't get the Storm ready then I'll be on the KTM.
Well remembered mate, it is the same silver storm from 2013 ( ? ) I think.
I've never been so attached to a bike, I just wish I could drop the RC8 motor into it
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2021 11:54 am
by AMCQ46
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Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2021 1:20 pm
by Jamoi
AMCQ46 wrote:
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Nice find! Given the choice, I'd go back to the Silver fairings actually.
