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What have you done to your bike today?

Discussion in 'Mechanical' started by Ducky, Jul 18, 2011.

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  1. Micky

    Micky Commuter 500 +

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    done an oil and filter change went with castrol power1 in the end after everyone else seemed to be running that.
    Also fitted new bar ends and a few stickers.
    Washed and cleaned.
    Rode 100+ miles today and loads of bug splats lol needs another clean:D
     
    Micky, Sep 24, 2011
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  2. Ducky

    Ducky Quackers! +

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    Took it out for a quick blast with Dusty Bin to get an early dinner! :thumbsup:
     
    Ducky, Sep 24, 2011
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  3. Hanna

    Hanna Street Fighter +

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    Cleaned it before BH took it out and noticed some big scratches in the right mirror. :(

    No where near as bad as the scratches it came back with after he failed to make it through the barriers at Rye... [​IMG]
     
    Hanna, Sep 24, 2011
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  4. Ducky

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    Prolly thought he was still on his Hornet! :eek:
     
    Ducky, Sep 24, 2011
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  5. BlackHornet

    BlackHornet Look before you turn Staff Member Moderator +

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    :oops: so why build a bike thats wider at the back than it is the front :rolleyes: worse still was by having ear plugs in i didn't hear it :mad: if i had i could have stopped with maybe just an inch long mark rather than the whole lenght :cry:
     
    BlackHornet, Sep 24, 2011
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  6. Micky

    Micky Commuter 500 +

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    Ouch !!

    bad workmen always blame their tools.
     
    Micky, Sep 24, 2011
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  7. BlackHornet

    BlackHornet Look before you turn Staff Member Moderator +

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    i would blame my tools but i'd only borrowed it so i will have to blame someone elses tool this time :thumbsup:
     
    BlackHornet, Sep 24, 2011
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  8. Micky

    Micky Commuter 500 +

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    Lol best keep those earplugs in when you get back!
     
    Micky, Sep 24, 2011
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  9. Ducky

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    Is it the pipes you scratched then?
     
    Ducky, Sep 24, 2011
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  10. BlackHornet

    BlackHornet Look before you turn Staff Member Moderator +

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    yes mate :( only down the left side thou ( like that makes it half ok :hah:)

    was a bit of a pain some trike had parked up to the barrier so the turning circle was rather reduced :thumbsdown: but i managed to get the front end threw and forgot the back was wider :oops:
     
    BlackHornet, Sep 24, 2011
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  11. Ducky

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    Pants, if it was bodywork I might have been able to polish them out! :thumbsdown:
     
    Ducky, Sep 24, 2011
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  12. megawatt

    megawatt World Superbike +

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    If they are stainless, I may be able to sort em?
     
    megawatt, Sep 24, 2011
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  13. BlackHornet

    BlackHornet Look before you turn Staff Member Moderator +

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    it's ok i have a black marker pen :D i could respray the pipes with the bbq paint i have :thumbsup:
     
    BlackHornet, Sep 24, 2011
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  14. Sporty1200

    Sporty1200 British Superbike +

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    Is now a good time to retract my offer of using the Harley.... :lol2:
     
    Sporty1200, Sep 24, 2011
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  15. Hanna

    Hanna Street Fighter +

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    They're black... I'll get some pics up later to see if anyone can help - when I can bear to go into the garage. :cry:
     
    Hanna, Sep 24, 2011
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  16. Davetona

    Davetona Sport Tourer +

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    I take it Tom's blown his chance of ever getting to ride the BMW when you get it!
     
    Davetona, Sep 24, 2011
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  17. Roadwart

    Roadwart Administrator Staff Member Administrator +

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    Oh that sucks! Hopefully someone here will be able to help you sort it.
     
    Roadwart, Sep 24, 2011
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  18. Darkzy

    Darkzy Race Rep +

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    Realised that its not my head gasket that is gone but crankseals ahh the joys of owning a 50cc. So easy to take apart + get engine out (3 bolts and some wires) :D
     
    Darkzy, Sep 25, 2011
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  19. ramrider

    ramrider Race Rep +

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    used a tank of fuel riding with friends :thumbsup:
     
    ramrider, Sep 25, 2011
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  20. deano81

    deano81 Secret prototype +

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    rebuilt the caliper on the gs500 and removed the forks ready to repalce the seals...
     
    deano81, Sep 25, 2011
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