I'm sure there was a thread like this already.. But can't find it.....
Anyway...10mm allen key out... ACF50 tin in hand.....
And 20 minutes in the garage lubricating the front disc mounting 'rings' ( don't know the proper name)
Only needed a gnat's cock of lube on each one, and a little twist with the Allen key. :cool:
Roll on spring. :smiley:
Quote from: Bryn on January 05, 2014, 04:27:06 PM
I'm sure there was a thread like this already.. But can't find it.....
Anyway...10mm allen key out... ACF50 tin in hand.....
And 20 minutes in the garage lubricating the front disc mounting 'rings' ( don't know the proper name)
Only needed a gnat's cock of lube on each one, and a little twist with the Allen key. :cool:
Roll on spring. :smiley:
Wash and brush up followed by a quick blow the cobwebs away ride :laugh:
Quote from: Bryn on January 05, 2014, 04:27:06 PM
And 20 minutes in the garage lubricating the front disc mounting 'rings' ( don't know the proper name)
I refer to them as Rotor buttons . Ive always done this and have never had a set of rotors warp! what lube did you use?
Quote from: viper on January 05, 2014, 07:56:44 PM
I refer to them as Rotor buttons . Ive always done this and have never had a set of rotors warp! what lube did you use?
A few drops of ACF 50.. It 'creeps' around the rotor buttons (ta) :smiley:
Got my fairing tops off and started to pre wire the feeds for my xmas pressies, A zumo 660 and a Gopro hero 3 . Im still off work next week so i can get them fitted
Went to the Classic bike show at Newark and back. Washed the bike when I got home and noticed the finish on wheels not as good as it should be, so Im pleased I organised to have them powder coated from a guy at the show. Reasonable I thought at £50 a wheel.
That sounds like a good deal Ant, what colour are you going for?
Rotor Bobbins I believe is their name
Quote from: shaggs147 on January 05, 2014, 08:15:29 PM
That sounds like a good deal Ant, what colour are you going for?
Black I think with this sparkle stuff in. It looked nice on the demo wheel.
What they can do is make picture of your bike with the said colour wheels in place so you can see what they look like before you buy.
They are a local company too, so I can take the wheels to them....
Quote from: Winston Smith on January 05, 2014, 08:36:03 PM
Rotor Bobbins I believe is their name
Bobbins sounds right :smartass:
I tend to use a tiny, (really tiny) amount of brake cleaner on the bobbins and then turn them with a hex head in a ratchet. It's so effective you can see the brake dust residue just falling out. Just make sure nothing drips onto or into the callipers.
Quote from: The Wolf on January 05, 2014, 10:44:43 PM
I tend to use a tiny, (really tiny) amount of brake cleaner on the bobbins and then turn them with a hex head in a ratchet. It's so effective you can see the brake dust residue just falling out. Just make sure nothing drips onto or into the callipers.
Wynns brake cleaner is the stuff. I was surprised how stiff they are even when cleaned, it is an expansion joint bear in mind.
What did I do today - I unwrapped, fired up for 15 mins in garage and sat alongside wishing it wasn't peeing down, then turned off allowed to cool and wrapped up again in a nice new ( old) duvet.
I love my GTR - can't wait for April !
Didn't do anything to the bike......but
Came home with this.....
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Lovely dog Winston, l'm sure you'll have a lot of fun
I've had my beautiful Yellow Labrador bitch now for 11 and a half years, she still looks and behaves like a 5 year old :yes:
There's nothing better than having a dog or four to welcome you home. :clap:
I thrashed mine mercilessly around the M25 to work and am about to thrash it home.
This was on the GTR1000 however, but since we seem to be a Versys/BMW/Dog/Cat site I figured it was less off topic than many. :yes:
Quote from: Boomer on January 08, 2014, 03:40:34 PM
I thrashed mine mercilessly around the M25 to work and am about to thrash it home.
This was on the GTR1000 however, but since we seem to be a Versys/BMW/Dog/Cat site I figured it was less off topic than many. :yes:
:mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
I've been lubing me knob !! :whistling:
The adjuster knob that is , on the suspension. :mfr_lol:
Rotor bobbins are next- there's no need to worry about brake cleaner on the calipers
Took the beast for its annual AllYearBiker treatment. Bit late this winter but luckily not been too much salt on the roads in the South so should be no harm done.
Happy new year, you guys :)
I charged up the battery on mine today by riding like a berk for an hour or so. THAT'S BETTER :D
Rode it home late last night after it had been hiding in the garage at work due to the storms last week ... then this morning in glorious southern sunshine I gave it a jolly good wash and clean ! :yes:
Washing and waxing, BI-XENON lamp repaired, remained at low beam.
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MGvalerio. :sweatdrop:
Today I took the 2009 reg GTR 1400 for the test ride well impressed happy with the p/x offered.
And bought her = 1 happy chappie.
Nice One !!! :smiley: :smiley:
Quote from: pross on January 11, 2014, 09:26:34 PM
Today I took the 2009 reg GTR 1400 for the test ride well impressed happy with the p/x offered.
And bought her = 1 happy chappie.
:185:
Enjoy ........................I just spent time today looking at and stroking and smiling at the joy my GTR has given me in the short time we've enjoyed each others company :innocent: :whistling: :mfr_lol:
MG ..... do you always take your bike in the bathroom with you :mfr_lol:
Quote from: shaggs147 on January 11, 2014, 10:01:53 PM
MG ..... do you always take your bike in the bathroom with you :mfr_lol:
:mfr_lol: I see what you mean.................that's one high spec man cave MG's got down Italy
Quote from: Charlie747 on January 11, 2014, 11:04:30 PM
:mfr_lol: I see what you mean.................that's one high spec man cave MG's got down Italy
:surrender: :tank: :whistling:
MGvalerio. :gunsmilie:
Quote from: shaggs147 on January 11, 2014, 10:01:53 PM
MG ..... do you always take your bike in the bathroom with you :mfr_lol:
What he does in private is up to him :whistling:
Quote from: Bryn on January 12, 2014, 07:02:45 AM
What he does in private is up to him :whistling:
Kinky :whistling: :mfr_lol:
I have been waiting since I saw her in December to test ride due to our weather :no:.
the ride home on my triumph was a bit tame after
it was well worth the wait though. now have to wait for some more good weather to collect.
Quote from: pross on January 12, 2014, 11:33:34 AM
I have been waiting since I saw her in December to test ride due to our weather :no:.
the ride home on my triumph was a bit tame after
it was well worth the wait though. now have to wait for some more good weather to collect.
..........................Waiting will be a ball breaker now you've had a taste of nirvana :mfr_lol:
But its going to be well worth it Pross :banana: :banana: :banana:
Quote from: Bryn on January 12, 2014, 07:02:45 AM
What he does in private is up to him :whistling:
Yes :tooth:
MGvalerio :grin:
MG ....... I hope you haven't installed a "commode" mod to the seat :ohplease: ......... we know how you like your inventions!! :yes:
un mod "commode" per il sedile
un mod I do not understand what is :undecided:
MGvalerio. :surrender:
Quote from: MGvalerio on January 12, 2014, 02:50:53 PM
un mod "commode" per il sedile
un mod I do not understand what is :undecided:
MGvalerio. :surrender:
http://www.google.co.uk/aclk?sa=L&ai=Cvnj-1K3SUozrIqj77AacrYFoqsyxqwTKj7DIebLmpoHYAQgGEAIg67H8DigEUOuFwuYEYLvmroPQCsgBB6kCvq0igRmjuz6qBCdP0HO_ewb-jaWbEFtm3tRpYhgwjfKDFmGNK1kHaWaptJYSmYz60vWABbP4_hjABQWgBibYBgSAB-Kl4xyQBwHgErL81_XSn_OHNA&sig=AOD64_3YyIi-Im_jx7C2HPXgmtkG2sStxg&ctype=5&rct=j&q=commode&ved=0CHsQ8w4&adurl=http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-134428-41853-0/2%3Fipn%3Dicep%26icep_id%3D67%26mtid%3D1673%26kwid%3D1%26crlp%3D32556394986_563391%26icep_item_id%3D181059299394%26itemid%3D181059299394%26icep_meta_categ_id%3D26395%26icep_etrs%3DY%26icep_epid%3D-999%26icep_ctlg%3D-999%26icep_cond%3DNew%26targetid%3D57984791346%26rpc%3D0.05%26rpc_upld_id%3D24716%26device%3Dt%26icep_msku_flag%3Dn%26icep_cbt%3Dn%26adtype%3Dpla
:smartass:
Hmm, that's not a bad price at £28! :mfr_lol:
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MGvalerio. :shit:
MG:
un "mod" e una parola inglese usato per descrivere qualcosa che hai aggiunto o modificato sulla moto
Ros
And I decided that the battery was still a little discharged, so I went from here to Lake Lecco, then across to Bergamo and back again... Very nice - although a little chilly :)
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A little chilly.... :mfr_lol: have you heard yourself. It looks positively tropical!
Quote from: The Wolf on January 12, 2014, 10:29:27 PM
A little chilly.... :mfr_lol: have you heard yourself. It looks positively tropical!
:agree: :mfr_lol:
Well I was wearing summer trousers and summer gloves, so it was a little drafty. I even had to put the grip warmers on for a short while too!
:popcorn:
I think thats quite enough thank you Ros ! :mfr_lol:
On Thursday I spent 3 hours waiting for a recovery for my GTR1000 from Clacket Lane Services due to a severe lack of electrons.
On Saturday I discovered that the lack of electrons was because they were all leaking out of a broken wire.
Patched the wires (alternator) and now he charges fine and runs better than he has in ages.
Chances are the wire had been dying for some time.
On Saturday I rode the 1400 out of the garage and back in again later. Total mileage,..... about 45 feet.
Today I spent some time removing the wing mirrors. This was to allow me to use cutting compound on the edges to try to polish out the scratches the previous owner left for me, in the warmth of my kitchen. Thus far it has worked a little, but I'm not convinced I'll beat it. I wish Mr K would make available new covers for a sensible cost as oppose to a new complete mirror!
Daz
Refitted all the OEM bits and pieces prior to trading it in on Saturday. Have owned the GTR just 3 weeks shy of 1 year and have got the same for it as I paid for it :yes:
P/Ex for the ex-demo bike from Bournemouth Kawasaki with just 1625 miles on it as opposed to the 16000 on the old one
You've done extremely well there then with the trade in deal. :clap:
Quote from: The Wolf on January 16, 2014, 02:03:16 PM
You've done extremely well there then with the trade in deal. :clap:
I've dealt with BK for a number of years and know them all well enough to invite to BBQs etc. Best deal I brokered for a mate last month was for a trick 2009 ZX10R with loads of extras on it and 12K miles. Listed at £5850 and got it for straight £5k cash
While dodging the rain I have been busy fitting my wiring loom for my extras, back on to my new baby.. Thought I had made a big mistake as connected the wrong wire to + and there were sparks from the - when connecting them up.. Bike went dead :censored: No power anywhere and I checked the fuses. :censored: :shit: what had I done?. A quick call to Ross at Bournemouth Kawasaki who explained there was a master fuse on the solenoid. Explained where I could find it.. Got it all sorted with another 30A fuse. Baby is back to life and ready for the next round of trying to think where to mount my Stebel lookalike horn.. Hmmm...
Everyone is very busy then in this awful wet weather ... By the time Spring arrives and the Gtr's are out of their winter stables all the bikes will be ready to go ! :smiley:
Thoughts of my bike have been rather scarce over this last week as I've been busy coming to a conclusion on my new choice of wheels.
No, the GTR is not goiing to be morphed into a BMW! Its the once every four year opportunity to choose a new company car.
4 yrs ago the choice was saloon or estate - we had to have the most basic 1.6 tdi blue motion Passat and I did get used to its almost non-existing over taking capability.
The next one is now decided from a slightly better VW choice and I'm having a Golf Estate, just he 1.6tdi, but with the 7 speed dsg auto box, with flappy paddle change, and reversing sensors and camera for Pam to encourage her to use the co car at weekends instead of her own.
With that out of the way Sunday will see the addition of bar risers and the fender extenders (from Canada) to the bike :-)
P
currently got my rear shock on the bench minus the adjuster and cable, trying to fathom out a heath robinson way of getting the oil back in under pressure with no air, I shall not be beaten!
Today, courtesy of much appreciated help from Alibongo.. we he did most of it.. my GTR is now fitted with its bar-risers and fender extenders.
Not ridden it yet but the slight rise on the bars feels more comfortable and the extenders look good. Thanks Ali.
I decided to treat my bike to a decent ride out and went down to South Yorkshire.....
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followed by a brisk, cold ride to Lincoln before returning home.
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and tomorrow I'm going to treat it to a wash.
Fitted the lead for my heated socks :clap: No cold feet now :clap:
Ive also been trying to work out where to mount the air horn. Finally decided under the right hand upper fairing cover. Its all coming together slowly :banana:
It does look cold and brisk out there Steve but nice for a ride out as you say ... but what on earth have you got in those panniers ??? :mfr_lol:
When we get away for our jaunt it will be the FIRST time my panniers will have been on for a year since I took ownership of the Gs .. and as you know they will still only be half full !! :mfr_lol:
I did tell you last year that you'd need more than one pair of socks.....but would you listen? :popcorn:
P.S. Leave my bloody panniers alone!! :mfr_lol:
First rule of photography - make sure your shadow isn't on the subject...
Quote from: Winston Smith on January 19, 2014, 10:27:48 PM
First rule of photography - make sure your shadow isn't on the subject...
Have you heard yourself, :mfr_lol: it was a quick snap. Live with it!
Saturday I managed nearly 50 feet on the 1400. :mfr_lol: Also fitted the tank bra I bought from Debs. :-)
Spent some time on the GTR1000 as well. Wanted to change the sidelight bulb for an LED one.
Whilst fitting it the bulb pinged off and into the headlamp.
So, I had to take the whole fairing upper off just to get the bulb out.
Whilst that was off I noticed that I had 2 wiring faults and the stay that the fairing subframe mounts to had disintegrated.
So, what was gonna be a 10 minute job turned into 4½ hours.
Ahhh, the joys of old motorcycles. Still it kept me out of Ella's hair whilst she was ironing (she hates ironing!)
a small bit of preventative maintenance, took battery out and cleaned and checked connections, they were not that tight! Pleased to see that mr kawasaki has got a spare 30amp fuse in there, everyone should know where the main battery fuse is . Tightened up the exhaust header bolts with out removing any fairings , they were not that tight either, got a 3/4 turn on each one. Rotated my front disc bobbins . took rear section exhaust off and cleaned everything up around it and replaced . a small bit of copper grease here and there
Thoroughly washed and dried the bike today and then tweaked the big black knob a few times to make sure it was still performing as you would expect, it was a bit stiff at first but I managed to get it going with a bit of lubricant. :mfr_lol:
Quote from: viper on January 20, 2014, 12:32:14 PM
. Tightened up the exhaust header bolts with out removing any fairings , they were not that tight either, got a 3/4 turn on each one.
That's now on my 'to do' list :cool:
Quote from: Bryn on January 20, 2014, 05:43:20 PM
That's now on my 'to do' list :cool:
What's the secret, can you get access ok?
Alan
Quote from: BigAlan on January 20, 2014, 07:45:35 PM
What's the secret, can you get access ok?
Alan
Dunno yet Alan... It was Viper that's done it .. Probably need child size hands :laugh:
Quote from: Bryn on January 20, 2014, 08:29:38 PM
Dunno yet Alan... It was Viper that's done it .. Probably need child size hands :laugh:
the trick is to have the correct spanner, a rachet ring one with a pivotable head works best, two hands in through the grill, one to guide the spanner onto the nut and then the other to do small turns. I have not got small hands but not giants, it is tight through the grills and a bit uncomfortable, but it do-able , just
Quote from: viper on January 20, 2014, 09:09:38 PM
the trick is to have the correct spanner, a rachet ring one with a pivotable head works best, two hands in through the grill, one to guide the spanner onto the nut and then the other to do small turns. I have not got small hands but not giants, it is tight through the grills and a bit uncomfortable, but it do-able , just
What size can you remember?
Thanks
Alan
Quote from: BigAlan on January 20, 2014, 09:30:08 PM
What size can you remember?
Thanks
Alan
about 6 inches long , lol
12mm my friend
It's a nice sunny day, so with a service booked for next week, I thought I better wash it.
I am sure it blinked when I rolled it out of the garage.
You'll be pleased to know that since my last entry on this thread it has been raining with almost tropical abundance non stop. Yesterday, however, the sun came out and the temperature limped back up to about 11°C. :whistling: So to charge the battery up again, I popped out for lunch. Best pizza around in this place :)
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Just before you all get too jealous - it's pissing down again since this morning...
Ros
Well, after watching the Men's Downhill this morning (and the first guy out of the hut was on the same skis as I got this Christmas :punk:), I was trying to watch the Women's Slopestyle snowboard competition 'cos apparently we got a medal, when my way of fudging the BBC into thinking that I'm in the UK suddenly stopped working, and so did my BBC iPlayer feed... So with nothing better to do, we headed out on the bike. It was a little crisp out there today - the display said 9°C so again, the old grip warmers came on a little and my FW was complaining about cold hands for a short while. The cappuccino that I got for her in Como was enough to keep the cold at bay, and I was able to enjoy the not unpleasant view. I think I must have a greasy fingerprint on the lens of my phone though, so the pics are a bit crap, but you get the idea:
(http://i512.photobucket.com/albums/t328/rosbif_2000/Odds%20and%20sods/20140209_160715-Como.jpg) (http://s512.photobucket.com/user/rosbif_2000/media/Odds%20and%20sods/20140209_160715-Como.jpg.html)
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Did you lot have a good weekend? :whistling:
Cheers
Ros
Ros, once again the weather out your way is decidedly tropical by comparison to ours, 9 degrees, you lucky bugger!
Indeed - I've heard about your atrocious weather at the moment - definitely a contraindication to a fun ride out.
One thing is bothering me though about riding around here and that is there are some positively dangerous potholes appearing. They just aren't being repaired anymore. I think that over the last 6 to 12 months, I have seen more potholes appear on the roads than ever. I'm not talking about small roads either - sometimes they are right in the middle of a dual carriageway or even on the motorway slip roads. Can't afford to ride to close to the car in front because some of these potholes are more than 2 inches deep and I'm a little afraid of what might happen to the suspension / tyres / wheels / balance if I actually went down one...
Next time I head out, I'll use the gopro and show you what I mean. Maybe I even have some footage already - I'll have a quick look...
Ros
It hasn't been that bad in the north/north east Ros.
We have had very little rain, it's just been a bit miserable when the rest of the country has been battered. Most days we have had sunshine but it's then been cold as the poles!
Perhaps we have been lucky in Norfolk too? I am trying to run - in a 1970 CB 750 for a friend, following a top - end overhaul and have managed 225 miles on it since a week ago Saturday, as well as another 150 or so on my own bikes. They have all been in the dry (I try not to ride in the rain, especially with the old bikes, the cleaning takes forever!).
I rode mine to Peter bog horror for a service. Nice day for it really. Bonus point, my son has now bought his own place in Peterborough, so I can go and drink his tea, eat his cake and watch his telly while the service is carried out at Wheels Motorcycles.
Rode to work. Bike overheated on arrival. Steam blasting out of the expansion tank breather.
Topped up with water at lunchtime, once it had cooled down, and rode home carefully-ish this afternoon.
Met Winnsworld on the M25/A13 roundabout on his Bandit 1200. :biker3:
Got home, ate dinner, went into garage.
Drained coolant, replaced fan switch and radiator cap.
Filled with fresh coolant and all working as it should now. Took 1hr 30 mins.
And so the 25 year old 175,000 mile GTR1000 lives to be ridden another day. :yes: :banana:
I wonder what will break next.
Place your bets Ladies & Gentlemen please. :popcorn:
Well the sun came out AGAIN today, but unfortunately, being a work day, no way of getting out on the bike. However, as I was driving to a meeting in the car this morning, I suddenly recognised where I was - driving almost right past MotoPep where I had my bike serviced last time!
So after my meeting, I popped in to sit on the 1000 Versys that some of you are droning on about. :surrender:
Anyway, I can see why it would appeal to some of you olde phartes. It seems to be VERY light - but then so would anything after 4 years on a GTR I guess. Next up, it seemed a little higher than the GTR but had a more upright (and therefore more comfortable) riding position. Doesn't look like there's quite as much weather / wind protection, but there is still plenty of space in the luggage. Pillion seat looks much more comfy too.
All in all, I can see why some of you like it. But it just doesn't look anywhere near as impressive / imposing / cool as a GTR. And I just don't like the look of it.
So basically, I'm pleased that I had a look, but I'm delighted that I have a GTR :) I shan't be buying a Versys.
Good job I didn't drive past a BMW dealer..............................................
Ros
Ros, glad to hear it! :popcorn:
Quote from: The Wolf on February 11, 2014, 11:42:51 PM
Ros, glad to hear it! :popcorn:
:mfr_lol: Versys would be a tad too quick for you Steve :yes:
My 1st day off for 9 days :yes:
Looked at rain....................Looked at GTR.......................Looked at rain hitting GTR................ :censored: :shit: :asshole: :censored:
Quote from: Boomer on February 10, 2014, 09:20:58 PM
Rode to work. Bike overheated on arrival. Steam blasting out of the expansion tank breather.
Topped up with water at lunchtime, once it had cooled down, and rode home carefully-ish this afternoon.
Met Winnsworld on the M25/A13 roundabout on his Bandit 1200. :biker3:
Got home, ate dinner, went into garage.
Drained coolant, replaced fan switch and radiator cap.
Filled with fresh coolant and all working as it should now. Took 1hr 30 mins.
And so the 25 year old 175,000 mile GTR1000 lives to be ridden another day. :yes: :banana:
I wonder what will break next.
Place your bets Ladies & Gentlemen please. :popcorn:
Well it wont be the engine. :banana:
Quote from: 100milesaway on February 12, 2014, 10:55:31 AM
Well it wont be the engine. :banana:
SHHHhhhhhhhhh!!!!
Don't tempt fate. :mfr_lol:
Fitted a new battery as it was losing voltage.
Maybe I should ride it more :clap:
Chance would be a fine thing to even ride it at the moment. :no:
ARRRGH - Absolutely gutted - Had to go to meetings all day today IN THE CAR. 18°C !!! :censored: :death: :asshole: :shit:
Christ, you could even see Mont Blanc from here !!
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It is possible to suddenly take a dislike to people you know Ros :mfr_lol:
If I could withstand the gale force winds and driving rain I'd go outside this instant and take a photo just to contrast the one which Ros has so very kindly shared with all us Brits. :gun_bandana:
Sorry - I'll try and behave myself now... :whistling: :mfr_lol:
Quote from: Ros on February 12, 2014, 10:12:57 PM
Sorry - I'll try and behave myself now... :whistling: :mfr_lol:
Thank you. :mfr_lol:
Nope. I can't resist...
Popped out for lunch today at La Torrazza. Molto bene! A bit chilly with just 11°C, but nice clean dry grippy roads (slalom around the potholes)
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They even had their robot lawnmower going today... Lazy gits :laugh:
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Well I went to Brighouse this morning, arrived at 9.30 and left at 12.00 hoping to beat the weather............nope, it got me on the M62. :boat: Down to 55 - 60mph all they way home, got some nice angles on the bike from the cross winds, but kept dry inside.
I covered my visor in my paint protection stuff and the water just beaded off, so was pleased with that, but I did wonder WTF am I doing in this !!! It never went above 3 degrees..
Oil and filter change. Had a carry on getting the oil filter off and to cap it off cracked the front guard putting the bike away.
Another job for another day
But hey-ho, fresh oil for a fresh year
Changing spark plugs, air filter.
http://youtu.be/epJVES8Kqdk
MGvalerio :cool:
Screens blacked out with paint.
http://youtu.be/om8MoXvzj3g
MGvalerio. :cool:
Cruiser MG flag and the like.
http://youtu.be/UYhT05ng5PU
MGvalerio :laugh:
Superbly illustrative as ever. I did get claustrophobic watching the spark plug bit though.
Quote from: Rossendale Rider on March 06, 2014, 05:27:06 PM
Superbly illustrative as ever. I did get claustrophobic watching the spark plug bit though.
:banana: :grin: :grin: :grin:
MGvalerio. :cool:
Travelled 301 miles on the GTR, Mid - Kent then Bedford from home (near to Norwich) and back again. Saw 17c on the gauge in Kent, but down to 11c in Bedford!
Mounted front fender extender, greased the splines on the final drive and mounted rear wheel and lower fairing. Took the Thunder nugget on a premiere ride. The Pilot Road 4 GT feels realy good, what a differens compared to the worn out OEM Bridgestone!
Made an hours job 5.
Oil change: couldn't get the oil filter off, it was on so tight. Have one of the adapters that slip over the filter but ended up rounding it off :shit:. Thought I was going to have to put a screw driver though it but then would have had to remove the lower fairing :shit: eventually got it off with a clamp. Discovered there was no washer on the sump bolt (from last dealer service) so had to get one.
Headlight bulbs: Thought I was going to break the back of the headlight assembly pulling off the power lead (which wouldn't come off) :shit: so had to remove bulb first and then pull off lead. Realised you had to have a 4 year old's size hands to do it.
Quote from: Rossendale Rider on March 08, 2014, 06:28:05 PM
Made an hours job 5.
Oil change: couldn't get the oil filter off, it was on so tight. Have one of the adapters that slip over the filter but ended up rounding it off :shit: . Thought I was going to have to put a screw driver though it but then would have had to remove the lower fairing :shit: eventually got it off with a clamp. Discovered there was no washer on the sump bolt (from last dealer service) so had to get one.
Headlight bulbs: Thought I was going to break the back of the headlight assembly pulling off the power lead (which wouldn't come off) :shit: so had to remove bulb first and then pull off lead. Realised you had to have a 4 year old's size hands to do it.
Those oil filters are on too tight. Grab one of these (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Britool-E117117B-Belt-Filter-Wrench/dp/B0051HFZ9I) to remove. The first time I did the oil filter it was a pain. I had to go down the screwdriver route.
No washer from dealer? That's basic stuff!
Compared the Pheasant Hunter :gun_bandana: to my mates 120 mile & 4hr old HP4 ......................
Yep we both agreed the HP4 was a big old lard bucket in comparison needing a 200/55 x 17 rear tyre to handle all that excess weight that heated grips and a full titanium exhaust system adds to the standard bike.................................................... :mfr_lol:
Not had a play on it yet but told that the sky hook suspension is something else :clap: :clap:
I cleaned the bike this morning.
No really, I did
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Good going there Asif, keep up that routine and you might get to clean it twice every twelve months. :popcorn:
Nice pictures, the glare and the shadows hide the bits you have missed, no doubt :wink:
Been a good day to scrub in my new Angel GT's. Also good to finish a ride with no salt or mud on the bike. Only problem with todays ride was that there were so many bikes out that I missed my breakfast at the café at Quatford due to a forty minuet wait for food, still the waistline needs reducing a bit.
I taxed her Saturday £78. :censored:
yesterday ( Sunday ).
I went to the ponderosa café in the horseshoe pass a cracking day for weather the café was rammed 200+ bikes
and about ten cars lol when I was there they had sold out of large breakies I was gutted had to make do :nono:.
Walking round the bikes I did not see another GTR only ZZRs.
a fellow came up asking about mine he is thinking of buying one answered what I could with my limited knowledge but told him to ask away on here.
a great ride out and ride home. :clap: :clap:
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on March 09, 2014, 02:41:00 PM
I cleaned the bike this morning.
No really, I did
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What a beautiful colour Asif..................someday all Kawasaki's will be blest with such glorious colour :yes:
On Sunday did a 240 mile round trip to London. All cross country apart from a few miles on the M25.
First stop was Tower Bridge to take a pic for a charity event (visit all the places on the dealer's calendar).
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Then to the Ace Cafe for a bite to eat. The place was heaving and the temp was up to 19-20 degrees. Whose bright idea was it to fight with the London traffic on the hotest day this year?
And then onwards to the London Motorcycle Museum for a bit of nostalgia
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Not bad for first big day on the bike. Seat was surprisingly good, though will definately get some risers. And got 52.5 mpg, exactly the same as my mate on his Trophy 1200.
Cleaned and polished it.....
Quote from: Kall on March 10, 2014, 09:02:07 PM
Cleaned and polished it.....
Your gentlemen's gentleman not up to the job these days Kall ? :popcorn:
Quote from: Charlie747 on March 10, 2014, 09:14:30 PM
Your gentlemen's gentleman not up to the job these days Kall ? :popcorn:
He went home with out cleaning it...... How very dare him..... You just cant get a good man these days... :whistling:
Quote from: Kall on March 10, 2014, 09:19:00 PM
He went home with out cleaning it...... How very dare him..... You just cant get a good man these days... :whistling:
:mfr_lol: .................Mr Tugg is obviously in stealthy "Running Silent.............Running Deep" mode as we've not heard from him yet Kall ? :sweatdrop:
Quote from: Charlie747 on March 10, 2014, 09:27:47 PM
:mfr_lol: .................Mr Tugg is obviously in stealthy "Running Silent.............Running Deep" mode as we've not heard from him yet Kall ? :sweatdrop:
He cant be that deep..... He only has little legs, he would drown..... :oops:
He is doing work stuff i am guessing.... Well that's what he would have us think... :whistling:
Quote from: STX1300man on March 10, 2014, 09:00:10 PM
On Sunday did a 240 mile round trip to London. All cross country apart from a few miles on the M25.
First stop was Tower Bridge to take a pic for a charity event (visit all the places on the dealer's calendar).
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Then to the Ace Cafe for a bite to eat. The place was heaving and the temp was up to 19-20 degrees. Whose bright idea was it to fight with the London traffic on the hotest day this year?
And then onwards to the London Motorcycle Museum for a bit of nostalgia
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Not bad for first big day on the bike. Seat was surprisingly good, though will definately get some risers. And got 52.5 mpg, exactly the same as my mate on his Trophy 1200.
That morning sun looks sooooooooooooooooooooooo good...........sounds like you had a perfect day :yes:
Left the Thunder Nugget for 12.000 km service this morning. Only 2 degree above zero when I left home. Brr... Booked the next 18.000 km service for 18th june, the day after I return from my UK GTR owner meet tour, just to be ready for the next trip to Austria starting the following week. Ridiculously short service intervals!
Realised that I've got a dodgy front fork seal with oil running down the forks onto the brakes, the wheel and the tyre!!!!
Booked it for next Saturday as I still want it sold....
Well yesterday I cleaned the calipers as the front brakes were binding, actually turned out to be the front brake lever pivot bolt needed cleaning.
Chrome bolt with rust spots on it.
Today I took the bike to the dealers for a minor service and to have the fork seals replaced.
Took mine out for a wee jaunt today and spoilt it rotten by buying it a new front tyre for it while I was out. That should last me a couple more years.
Quote from: The Wolf on March 13, 2014, 10:02:02 PM
Took mine out for a wee jaunt today and spoilt it rotten by buying it a new front tyre for it while I was out. That should last me a couple more years.
:mfr_lol: :whistling:
An old thread which has been untouched for a while but still worth contributing to and resurrecting. :clap:
Well I don't want to insult anyone's intelligence but there are some folk on here, like Nigel, Rusty, that bloke from Worthing & the other geezer who works in the smoke for that cushy unit :whistling: who have possibly never tinkered with their bikes and done such simple jobs as a quick brake overhaul so as I was overhauling the callipers today for the forthcoming trip to Scotland I thought I'd take a few pics which may just assist others and give them the confidence to have a go at this simple task.
Firstly the basic tools which I tend to use to make sure things run smoothly.
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I tend to do the front callipers first, significantly slacken off the pad pin bolts before you do anything else otherwise you'll never move them. Obviously you can completely remove them if you wish along with the pads but I tend to just slacken them and remove pad pins, spring and pads when I have the calliper in my hand.
As you can see they get caked in crap, that's only about 6 months worth.
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Lay out the internal parts, springs, bolts and pads and then individually clean them all with brake cleaner and a tooth brush finally giving them a wipe if necessary with a power towel.
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Get rid of all the build up of crud on the edges of the pads, I tend to just run a flat bladed screwdriver down the edges.
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After a bit of a tidy up they should look much better.
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For the reassembly, use a little bit of copper slip on the pad pin and the back of the pads, (quite important it only goes on the back of the pads). :yes:
Drop the spring in place, note that it will only fit one way due to the different width ends so there's no danger of any mistake here.
Feed a pad in and then feed the pad pin in by hand making sure it captures the hole in the pad and goes through the groove in the spring, pay particular attention and make sure the pin goes through the pad and spring otherwise you'll lose them when they fall out onto the road. But that'll be the least of your problems! :mfr_lol: Finally replace the opposite pad again making sure that the pin goes through the pad capture lug. I tend to screw the pad pin in as far as it will go by hand that way there's no danger of stripping any threads.
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Then do the opposing pair of pads.
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I then use a wide flat bladed screwdriver to part the pads and then gently slot them back over the discs.
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Then using an audible and vibrating Snap On torque wrench, :whistling: torque the calliper fixing bolts to 25ft/lb.
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Then tighten up the two pad pins to 13ft/lb.
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Be careful you do not over tighten any of the bolts as it'll be an expensive repair!
Finally and this is extremely important. Pump the front brake lever as the pistons will be retracted and the brake lever will virtually touch the handlebar.
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This is what you want. It wont now pull in any further.
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Then I did the rear calliper which I've always found to be more fiddly than the front, even though there's nothing to it. (Yes I know its a bit corroded.) :sad:
Undo the bolts circled in red, don't touch the other large bolts underneath the circled ones.
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Again, full of crap as the front ones were. Some of the rear pads may still have a silver backing plate which is an anti rattle plate.
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Maybe I ought to clean these more often!
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Everything out and as before give it all a good dousing of brake cleaner and scrub and then wipe dry before re-assembling. Use the same care and technique as you did on the front callipers.
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This time torque up the calliper retaining bolts to 18ft/lb.
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And the pad pin to 13ft/lb.
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Finally as before, pump the brake lever until it feels stiff. The entire job should take much less than an hour and its even therapeutic doing a bit of DIY on the bike. :clap:
So that's what I did to my bike today before fitting another Go Pro mount under the offside mirror mount. My Beadrider seat covering arrived today also so that'll be getting fitted tomorrow.
Well done Steve ... Nice to see you doing something up there before we go away ! I look forward to my Mr Wolf DIY lessons in the future when I'm not so busy ! Today ? Rode home from the smoke on warm dry roads with the temp showing 24c all the way ... Quick wipe of the screen and polish her up a bit in preparation for tomorrow ... A trip to Bromley for a 12000 mile service and fitting of new horn and a set of stainless steel Akrapovic headers to compliment the can .... Just to let the Scots know we are coming their way !
Nice pics. Its a good opportunity to also clean all the crud off the pistons and GENTLY push the back into the caliper to get them moving nice and smoothly again. Aerosol brake cleaner will get rid of most of the build up and the toothbrush the rest
Nice one Steve. The 10-14 calipers are different from the 08-09 ones. The pads look the same though.
Like Burchy I also clean up the pistons.
I pump the pistons out a little more once the pads are out and then use WD40 (or similar) and a toothbrush to clean the pistons.
I then use Brake Cleaner to get rid of the WD40 before pushing the pistons back in.
Be aware that when you push them back in, the other pistons will try to pop out.
I use some steel blocks to prevent this but wood is fine too.
Also be aware that when pushing the pistons back in you are pushing brake fluid back into the Master Cylinder.
If it's full you could cause damage.
I did give the pistons a tickle with the brake cleaner but perhaps had I had more time I would have done as you both suggested, I always have when I've changed the pads, as I don't want all that crud getting under the seals.
This was really just to check on their condition and make sure they had plenty of life in them for a trip up in the highlands.
Looking at the level of corrosion and rust on those vital components Steve, I would recommend using this (for example) :yes:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Scottoiler-FS365-Anti-Corrosion-Spray-1-Litre-Motorcycle-Protects-Against-Salt-/141061748177?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item20d7ef75d1
And definitely some brake cleaner ( for example) which should be used first of course
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WD-40-Specialist-Motorbike-Brake-Cleaner-500ml-/281242933664?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item417b6299a0
Everything still works fine despite the surface corrosion, but yes, now that my garage doesn't leak like a sieve, this coming winter I'll be giving the bike a major overhaul, unless of course I part ex it which potentially I'm still tempted to do.
Feeling happy today...
Yesterday I removed all the fairing and took baby up to Bournemouth Kawasaki.
Today she had the shims checked (All good and didn't need changing),
Brake fluid changed on front and rear reservoirs and also the clutch fluid changed. All were black but the rear was far worse than the others.
Service book also stamped :banana:
And she had her MOT done for another year... :banana:
:):):):):)
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Zeb
I wonder what Mr Wolf would part-ex his bike for.
fitted RG adventure bars ( front )
promptly took them off to be fitted properly at a later date
Mot done today, all good ...... might treat it to a wash :help: ...... then again, it'll only get dirty again.
Just thinking of the environment and all that soap washing down the drain :whistling:
I'm sure Asif will agree with me :mfr_lol:
Well not today but...
Thursday with the help of Ant, we recovered my broken bike back to my house. Confirmed beyound economical repair [Cat C].
The insurers have offered me TOP price in mine and Ant's view. Even with my £400 excess, still well more than I paid for the replacement
Friday Which I collected from Robspeed. It is a 11 plate , identical to my old bike, with 18,000 0n the clock.
My two year old model had 12,000 miles, so IMO quite a good deal.
Buy back from the insurers was more than I was expecting, but long term, the spares will more than pay for themselves if things like ECU, rear shocks give up the ghost.
So many thanks Ant, we must 'do' breakfast again some time
Yay back on the road again :):):):)
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Zeb
Quote from: doebag on July 12, 2014, 06:59:47 PM
Well not today but...
Thursday with the help of Ant, we recovered my broken bike back to my house. Confirmed beyound economical repair [Cat C].
The insurers have offered me TOP price in mine and Ant's view. Even with my £400 excess, still well more than I paid for the replacement
Friday Which I collected from Robspeed. It is a 11 plate , identical to my old bike, with 18,000 0n the clock.
My two year old model had 12,000 miles, so IMO quite a good deal.
Buy back from the insurers was more than I was expecting, but long term, the spares will more than pay for themselves if things like ECU, rear shocks give up the ghost.
So many thanks Ant, we must 'do' breakfast again some time
im still buying up body work spares , only need 3 small panels when you are ready!
Swapping fuel pumps tomorrow morning..
Got it switched out. Will now put a new filter on the original at my leisure and as I have a non air conditioned garage, it might be awhile. It's pushing 91 F here today. However, there is supposed to be a polar vortex headed this way soon.
Left it out in the pouring rain for hours to soften up the dead flies etc, pulled the ramp out of the garage and got the bike up at eye level and gave it a good clean in the pouring rain
Coman
Tomorrow won't be work on bike day, but work on car day.
I should really get a new (read new second hand car), but this Audi has done 230,000 miles and not really cost much maintainence wise. Unfortunately I've neglected it somewhat and it needs a bit of tlc. So tomorrow I'll be putting in a new window regulator, and maybe even give it a good clean from the inside (if you thought my bike can get messy, you ain't seen my car)
Fookin heck, that was a bitch of a job.
First bit of advice, if your kids offer to help, decline instantly.
Got the window regulator off by drilling out the rivets. New one (from eBay) had a recess not drilled correctly, and once that was fixed, realised that nuts and bolts weren't as good as revets. So bought my first riveter - awesome stuff.
Assembled it all back together, only for the motor to appear to be struggling to get the window to the top. Often it would think it was stuck and pull the window half way down. So off with the panels again, greased everything and now works perfectly.
Saturday. tyre pressures checked, spit and polished checked, fitted new bead rider checked.
the went on a local loop ride via Hagley Worcester Kidderminster Stourport and stopped at Bewdley by the river severn and watched the rowing races in the glorious sunshine. :yes:
the bead rider was a bit slippery at first but ok after a while. I am away at the end of August on the bike so there may be a better report on the bead rider :clap: :clap:
there was a fellow in Bewdley on a 1965 mint condition scrot a lambretta 150 we got chatting he was amazed at the size of engine on my baby :yes: :yes:
I was amazed he did the isle of white on a fiver of petrol :clap:
Yesterday, attempted to do the valve clearance service myself. Wow, what were Kawasaki's designers thinking with that combined frame/airbox going all the way over the top of the engine, giving you no room whatsoever to work? No access panel in the frame either.
Getting to the cams is a pig of a job on a lot of bikes, but the GTR really does take the proverbial hobnob. No room to work, the usual emissions related air switching gubbins in the way, plus all sorts of cam position sensors and VVT actuator parts.
I understand now why it is such an expensive service at the dealers. I gave up on the valves, did the rest of the service tasks, and bolted it all back together as I need the bike to get to work.
Martin.
Quote from: Martin#30 on July 28, 2014, 08:39:47 AM
Yesterday, attempted to do the valve clearance service myself. Wow, what were Kawasaki's designers thinking with that combined frame/airbox going all the way over the top of the engine, giving you no room whatsoever to work? No access panel in the frame either.
Getting to the cams is a pig of a job on a lot of bikes, but the GTR really does take the proverbial hobnob. No room to work, the usual emissions related air switching gubbins in the way, plus all sorts of cam position sensors and VVT actuator parts.
I understand now why it is such an expensive service at the dealers. I gave up on the valves, did the rest of the service tasks, and bolted it all back together as I need the bike to get to work.
Martin.
I heard that it was a partial engine removal, or at least engine bolts out and tip the engine forwards. If your bike has done less than 30k they probably don't need doing
found this pic over the the COG forum , with the valve cover off it does not look too bad for access, was this what you found?
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Quote from: viper on July 28, 2014, 10:04:58 AM
found this pic over the the COG forum , with the valve cover off it does not look too bad for access, was this what you found?
Yes, access is tight, but there is theoretically enough room. The battle is that to get the cam cover off - as in that photo - you need to strip the fairings off, remove the fairing mounting frames, two sub-frames, re-locate a lot of wiring, strip all the air-valves and piping, tilt the radiator forward, man-handle the coil packs out the way, and finally wiggle that rubber heat shield to behind the motor.
All whilst working in an area that is 2" max from the cam cover to the underside of the frame.
Every other bike that I have done this on has the frame round the sides of the engine, so you can come in from the top with lots of working space. The GTR design really is a triumph of packaging lots into a small space, enabling a large airbox and fuel tank to be fitted, but this valve service is a PITA.
Mine has done 55k miles now, and I shall ignore the clearances until it starts making more valvetrain noise or running poorly.
Martin.
Fitted electric tank ring conversion for tank bag
Quote from: Martin#30 on July 28, 2014, 05:24:07 PM
Yes, access is tight, but there is theoretically enough room. The battle is that to get the cam cover off - as in that photo - you need to strip the fairings off, remove the fairing mounting frames, two sub-frames, re-locate a lot of wiring, strip all the air-valves and piping, tilt the radiator forward, man-handle the coil packs out the way, and finally wiggle that rubber heat shield to behind the motor.
All whilst working in an area that is 2" max from the cam cover to the underside of the frame.
Every other bike that I have done this on has the frame round the sides of the engine, so you can come in from the top with lots of working space. The GTR design really is a triumph of packaging lots into a small space, enabling a large airbox and fuel tank to be fitted, but this valve service is a PITA.
Mine has done 55k miles now, and I shall ignore the clearances until it starts making more valvetrain noise or running poorly.
Martin.
I have the dvds from Fred H and intend to follow those sometime this winter (prob over xmas). I'm leaving myself a full 3 days to get the job done. From the videos, its appears there's a whole host of components that need to be removed, and even then the working areas isn't too great.
Popped some Bridgestone T30s on today to see how they go.
Made one grave error though........couldn't remember the tyre size when I text the fitter and said 190/50/17, well i think thats right from memory I thought, I happened to be browsing on MCN and thought I would double check.......Oh they are 190/55/17, quickly sent another text, and thats what we have put on,,,, :oops: :shit:
Not to worry, I'll see how they go anyway... :listencarefully: don't believe what you read, especially MCN !
Some do try the 55's but they are not the standard recommended by Kawasaki.
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I will need to replace mine soon and will go for the PR4 GT..
Just hope it doesn't make too much difference to the ride Debs, I don't think it will as its only 5% difference.
My PR4s lasted 5700 miles and really chop up in hot weather, but are very good in the wet......some more will go on again for the winter.
It pays to check first before ordering replacement :yes:
:detective: :stupid: Well I might well be trying something new here with positive results Article (http://www.sportrider.com/five-percent-difference)
I don't always take what manufacturers say as gospel, even their research and development has flaws as we all know with recalls.....i wish kwak would take more time over their source of plastic and sort the corrosion out :angry:
Well I put a new battery in the second hand TPMS sensor from ebay, then fitted it to the rear wheel - thanks for the tips on moving the tyre off the rim with G clamps, worked a treat. Found that the R.H rear wheel bearing was just beginning to feel notchy, so fitted a new set of SKF bearings and new seal. Cleaned off the brake pads and pistons before re-fitting everything. Engine oil and filter changed. Re-greased the splines, again thanks for the how to tips....
Went to get the TPMS sensor paired with the bike today.......
Marriott Motorcycles...... £30 but couldn't fit me in, fair enough
Millennium Motorcycles ..... Oh it'll take at least an hour to do and its very difficult (yeah ... absolute bollox) £60 ..... :censored: off
Wigan Kawasaki ..... £15 and we'll fit you in between services ...... took about 10 mins max, and the guy said take it round the block to test it and if it works, don't bother coming back, no charge as it took no time at all.
Well it worked, so I rode back and gave him £20 as a thank you for them going out of their way.
So I don't think I'll be bothering with Millennium any more, robbing :censored:
fitted some RG engine bars that I got off here, repainted the tabs and upgraded the bolts to stainless steel and finished them off with some black plastic hex bolt caps off Ebay
I took my bike tp Lloyd cooper in Watford and had both tps replaced under the extended warranty. Hopefully they will last a few more years
On Sat Vivian sailed through her 5th MOT. Has a clicking from the drive shaft when moving the wheel by hand. Suspect the splines in the front end of the shaft needs some MDS grease. No noise at all when riding it.
She has her 7th birthday tomorrow and just rolled over 61k miles.:P
Good girl and a happy birfday :)
Boomer, hope the drive shaft "click" is not the same problem as mine was, drive shaft replaced under warranty on Friday last, slight but persistent "click" when turning wheel on centre stand. Bearings apparently loose in their housing.
I too did not think that I could feel any problems whilst riding, however the new shaft has made everything much smoother.
As for doing work to the bikes, yesterday I changed the oil, oil filter and cleaned out the sump strainer on the Honda CB 750, second time since replacing piston rings and cylinder barrels 1,500 miles ago. Totally free of any debris, I am pleased to say!
I put on a new rear tire :punk:
What i have read in this forum this should be a good tire (tyre ? it seems that there are two ways to spell this?? :undecided: )
Michelin Pilot Road 4 GT
Rode it for 4hrs straight lol
Flatfour, it is the shaft. Looks like I will be stripping the rearend this weekend. I am currently bikeless as my 1000 is in bits after a motor swap. :-(
Today I cleaned up my rear..... :popcorn:
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you forgot to clean the moss off the drive :whistling:
Quote from: Turbony on August 05, 2014, 05:05:19 PM
I put on a new rear tire :punk:
What i have read in this forum this should be a good tire (tyre ? it seems that there are two ways to spell this?? :undecided: )
Michelin Pilot Road 4 GT
UK forum so tyre please!
Tire is for the yanks who lack spelling skills :whistling: :mfr_lol:
Quote from: The Wolf on August 05, 2014, 09:40:54 PM
Today I cleaned up my rear..... :popcorn:
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Now doesn't that look better, and probably quite therapeutic too...don't forget the caliper :whistling:
I didn't have time to do the splines or anything else, that'll be a job for the colder months if I still have the bike then.
Nice :yes: :yes:
Quote from: The Wolf on August 06, 2014, 02:10:20 PM
I didn't have time to do the splines or anything else, that'll be a job for the colder months if I still have the bike then.
Splines should have been first job before the application of fresh gears
That's a bit like painting fresh gloss over dead flies Steve :shocked:
Not that it's important now considering I've sold the bike but what do you mean?
(Splines should have been first job before the application of fresh gears).
Quote from: The Wolf on August 08, 2014, 08:23:44 AM
Not that it's important now considering I've sold the bike but what do you mean?
(Splines should have been first job before the application of fresh gears).
My spell-check managed to substitute the word Grease for gears :yes:
I didn't think that you would actually apply fresh grease before cleaning the splines
Anyway as you say its sold now so..... :smiley:
The manual states that EVERY time you have the rear wheel off you should apply the Moly grease to the cog thingy otherwise they can wear excessively.
Quote from: The Wolf on August 08, 2014, 09:52:53 PM
The manual states that EVERY time you have the rear wheel off you should apply the Moly grease to the cog thingy otherwise they can wear excessively.
:agree: the point I was making is that you said
" I didn't have time to do the splines or anything else, that'll be a job for the colder months if I still have the bike then"
Indicating that you have put fresh moly grease on dirty splines :wink:
Apologies, no, never touched the splines.
Had a new front tyre fitted, the old one was that squared off i forgot the bike isnt supposed to tip into corners that quick! :hammer: the bike feel lovely now around corners :clap: which helps :laugh:
Went for a picnic bimble :scooter: with Ant and Zeb :banana:
Quote from: The Wolf on August 08, 2014, 09:52:53 PM
The manual states that EVERY time you have the rear wheel off you should apply the Moly grease to the cog thingy otherwise they can wear excessively.
How much did you put on...a whole tube? There's enough moly there to last a 1000 years. :mfr_lol:
Quote from: virginiajim on August 10, 2014, 01:16:02 AM
How much did you put on...a whole tube? There's enough moly there to last a 1000 years. :mfr_lol:
SSSsssssssh.............Between you and me Jim...............Steve likes a bit of lubricant now and then when the mood takes him :whistling:................. :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Disassembled the shaft and it's fine. Removed the front bevel box and found that the bearing was badly worn. Enough so that the cehtre race can move 3mm laterally. So, new bearing and nut on order tomorrow and reassemble next weekend. Also found a small coolant leak where one of the hoses fits onto the water pump. Still, could have been worse and at least the parts shouldn't be too expensive.
Quote from: Boomer on August 10, 2014, 05:10:38 PM
Disassembled the shaft and it's fine. Removed the front bevel box and found that the bearing was badly worn. Enough so that the cehtre race can move 3mm laterally. So, new bearing and nut on order tomorrow and reassemble next weekend. Also found a small coolant leak where one of the hoses fits onto the water pump. Still, could have been worse and at least the parts shouldn't be too expensive.
:oops: 3mm is not a good sign :no:
Which bike Boomer ?
The 1400. Shaft was making a clunking noise when I rotated the back wheel. Both bevel gears seem undamaged and all seems ok apart from the bearing.
Quote from: Boomer on August 10, 2014, 05:37:32 PM
The 1400. Shaft was making a clunking noise when I rotated the back wheel. Both bevel gears seem undamaged and all seems ok apart from the bearing.
Sounds like you've caught it in time :yes:
In the videos I have by your friend over the pond, Fred, he states that the paste should be applied in such a manner that it fills the gaps between the sprockets, that's what I've done.
Quote from: The Wolf on August 10, 2014, 07:50:33 PM
In the videos I have by your friend over the pond, Fred, he states that the paste should be applied in such a manner that it fills the gaps between the sprockets, that's what I've done.
We love it when you talk dirty Steve............. :mfr_lol:
Quote from: The Wolf on August 10, 2014, 07:50:33 PM
In the videos I have by your friend over the pond, Fred, he states that the paste should be applied in such a manner that it fills the gaps between the sprockets, that's what I've done.
That you did quite well!
:grin:
Had to remove stereo as now no room under the seat for it :(
Because......
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Happy Zeb
Are you nearly sorted yet ? :surrender: :popcorn:
Quote from: Ant on August 14, 2014, 07:38:43 PM
Are you nearly sorted yet ? :surrender: :popcorn:
Just the suspension and screen to sort then done. Oh and then maybe some aux lights front and rear............
Rode 200 miles throughout the Northern Neck area of Virginia. Saw lots of corn and soybeans. I also washed it...gulp.
But that's only the second time since you got it Jim lol
True..
:mfr_lol:
Quote from: Zebedee on August 14, 2014, 11:39:41 AM
Had to remove stereo as now no room under the seat for it :(
Because......
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Happy Zeb
Another seat zeb :mfr_lol:
After a bit of tuition from people in this madhouse :yes:
I removed the screen and side fairing to run New wiring and fit the wiring bullets for my satnav and remove the previous owners :censored: wiring to the socket on the dash.
Removing was as easy as members said thanks Debs / Wolf in your words a piece of piss. :clap: :clap:
Top job pross and yup another seat :)
Quote from: Zebedee on August 19, 2014, 11:34:22 PM
Top job pross and yup another seat :)
But is this................THE ONE ???????.................... :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Today I was informed that the bits to fix my front bevel drive are in.
So, hopefully this weekend I can get it all reassembled and running again.
Commuting by car is doing my head in.
Quote from: Boomer on August 20, 2014, 10:32:54 AM
Today I was informed that the bits to fix my front bevel drive are in.
So, hopefully this weekend I can get it all reassembled and running again.
Commuting by car is doing my head in.
tell me about it I commute 15 miles 20 mins on the bike that's being cautious 45 mins to 1hr 1/4 in the jeep
counting to 10 to prevent rage and without pushing them out of the way :censored: :shit:
Quote from: Charlie747 on August 20, 2014, 08:42:26 AM
But is this................THE ONE ???????.................... :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
only god will know that and he aye tellin :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :punk:
My commute is 60 miles each way of M25. 1hr 15 by bike, 2hrs 45 by car.
Finaly got time to install the PCV and the O2 eliminators.
Much smoother idle and gone are anoying surge at steady trottle.
And the power delivery are superb.
Removing the flies and adding a fuel management
or reflashing the ECU (probably a better solution) transforms the bike.
I think now it works the way it should have done of the facory line.
The power are not to brutal. It pulls smooth from 1000 rpm in 6th.gear.
Making long trips much more relaxed, less gearchanges.
Just roll the trottle and of she goes.
Working on the front brakes and replacing the TPS battery in the front wheel.
Put on new set of tires. PR4 GT with 55 rear. And new breakpads at the front.
Today I disassembled the rear end again and removed the front bevel box to fix an oil leak. Hopefully should be fixed now with new bearing and nut. Then cleaned the bike to get all the oil off the rear end. Fingers crossed it will be reliable again now.
Hard work should always produce +ve benefits
Between disassembly, replacing the bearing, reassembly, then disassembly fix oil leak, reassembly I'm in for about 15 hrs work.
Today I had the call my new pr3s are delivered booked in on Wednesday for fitting .
After that piece of welsh slate ate the rear tyre :censored:
Had some new boots fitted today..
My lovely Michelin PR4 GT's :banana:
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Oooo shiney ;)
Looking good. :banana:
Anything new is shiney it's an engineer thing lol
Been to MCT and had my suspension set up for me. Result :):):)
It is a 14 plate so settings are the stock settings as I am the first owner and the normal load it carries is 100kg. Front forks were so badly set up the front tyre was basically taking all the load put onto the front forks causing it to compress and reflex thorough the wall, hence the wallowing and unstable feel when riding through bends with uneven surfaces and the faster you go the worse it gets but this does not show when traveling smooth main roads. The bike has now been transformed and gives excellent feedback and is very very stable and responsive, which in-turn give greater confidence going into bends and allows me to relax, now my mid back pain seems to have gone away (don't figure) :) note from MCT get rid off the bloody Bridgestones and put on some PR4 GT's and it will be perfect.
@ Débs
Hope you don't mind me asking but what was the damage inc fitting, as been quoted £380.
Quote from: Zebedee on September 04, 2014, 02:23:22 PM
@ Débs
Hope you don't mind me asking but what was the damage inc fitting, as been quoted £380.
£304.01 Fitted from Jon @ www.jtbiketyres.co.uk :banana: :banana:
Give me a ring Zeb,,, I never pay more than 250 for tyres,,,,,fitted
Quote from: Ant on September 04, 2014, 03:17:25 PM
Give me a ring Zeb,,, I never pay more than 250 for tyres,,,,,fitted
Of course you can get cheaper.. All depends what make you go for :whistling:
Don't think anyone but Michelin make Pilot road 4s.......its who you know not what you know debs..... :cool:
Your price aint bad Deb really, lower than average id say.
I have just paid £280 for a pair of RP3s balanced fitted etc .
I could get the tyres for around £230 but you have the hassle of fitting etc.
I will wait a while before I go for the 4s to see what members think
Quote from: pross on September 04, 2014, 04:33:51 PM
I have just paid £280 for a pair of RP3s balanced fitted etc .
I could get the tyres for around £230 but you have the hassle of fitting etc.
I will wait a while before I go for the 4s to see what members think
£280 is what Jon quoted me for a set of PR3's balanced & fitted so you did ok there Pross
Personally on the pr4s......awesome, until they start chopping badly on the edges due to the amount of cuts in them, didn't notice any difference in handling until they started squaring off.
The PR3s are cheaper and I would stick with those if your happy....not much in it really, handling wise, both good.
Solid as a rock in wet weather.
@ Débs ta
Quote from: Débs on September 04, 2014, 04:52:20 PM
£280 is what Jon quoted me for a set of PR3's balanced & fitted so you did ok there Pross
Thanks debs.
Chemix tyres is about a mile from me and the lad there Nigel is spot on with the bikes being a rider himself.
I've had various tyres for various bikes all fitted by them and they are good price wise and normally they have got them in a couple of hours. :yes:
Cleaned all the squished Love Bugs off the front of the bike. Do you have love bugs in the UK? They are black with orange heads and are normally attached in a rear to rear connection, so you get a two for one mess all over the bike every fall, here in Texas.
Took my grandson for a ride.
Changed the filter in the fuel pump. Thanks to Asif for the excellent write up. Only had to fit it and take it apart twice. Left out an o-ring and then the fuel level thingy wasn't fitted correctly. Bloody bear to pry it apart and getting the pump mated with the filter was no easy task. Very tight fit. I now have a spare fuel pump with a clean filter. Will post pics of what I found in a bit. They aren't the most focused of pictures but you get the point. The housing was full of crap but it's doing it's job and keeping it out of the injectors.
After 18 months of doing little trips >50 miles, I had to do a trip to Peterborough and back yesterday....
456 miles there and back across North Yorkshire and down the A1......
After 4 and half years of ownership (over 6 years of GTR Ownership), 1 minor accident, 53600 miles, numerous sets of brake pads, tyres, brake fluid, oil changes, filters, bulbs.......
Yes sometimes she feels a little heavy when I throw her around, and the throttle feels a little snatchy (more so since learning what throttle control really is).... But she might be brown to some people, but to me she's magnesium grey with a little red, the fob only works for a week when I replace the battery.... But you know what! I still LOVE her and shes still a great bike!
Neil
Ps... Yes, she's pictured in the avatar.....
Blimey Neil, ever considered a job with mills and boon? You just forgot the big kiss at the end! Hehe
Rode it!
Not touched in 4 weeks so seeing a sunny day I rode to the Raven Café at Whitchurch (about 45 miles), had breakfast and came home.
Enjoyed the roads and the bike :-) and then cut the grass!
Shaggy...
I've not heard about Mills and Boon since I was a kid.... Mother always had one at the side of her bed for nighttime reading, perhaps it got her in the mood! :banana:
In most cases the only thing you ever hear on Forums, is how bad things are, or this problem, or that problem..... Just trying to break up the bad stuff! :-)
As they say, if you park your bike and walk away without looking back! You bought the wrong bike!
.... All good to hear Neil, tis a fine machine mate.
Quote from: patrick on November 02, 2014, 01:00:51 AM
Rode it!
Not touched in 4 weeks so seeing a sunny day I rode to the Raven Café at Whitchurch (about 45 miles), had breakfast and came home.
Enjoyed the roads and the bike :-) and then cut the grass!
125 miles round Suffolk's roads/lanes in the pouring rain. Bike hosed down aftwards to get all the silt/sand off it.
Changed front wheel bearings.
Looked at it through the garage window....
Took a short ride in the 73 degree weather. Saw around a dozen other bikes out, but no other Concours/1400's. Great day...
I picked my bike up after its 24000 mile service including valve shim checking. It needed 8 valve shims and new plugs. I saw the old ones and they did look rather tired. Also disc pads all round ,various filters etc. and all this for a mere £697. Xmas is on hold!
not such a bad price considering,
very surprised that you needed any shims after 24k miles , but hey ho
All one can do is trust the tech to be honest, or watch him measure each valve. If you are happy and don't feel taken advantage of, then all is good for many more miles to come... tp
I'm happy I trust them. And a lot cheaper than changing bike which I'm happy with.
:yes: .... If you are happy with the bike then the cost is not so important .. just enjoy it and keep smiling !
That's what I'm doing.. :biker3:
Wheels bearings front and rear replaced, all fluids and filters done, new brake pads throughout, rear tps battery changed , still to give a good in depth clean and coat with afc50 will remove all plastics and seperate all electrical plugs to check for corrision and afc50 also,,,,, all whilst listening to some some nice soul music GREAT !!!!
KENNY :devil2: :devil2:
Kenny, what kind of lift is that and how does it support the bike?
Hi it's the EAZYRIZER BIG BLUE if you toe that in to the space bar lots of info comes up or go into you tube and you'll see a gtr being lifted ..It goes under sump and u bolts attach to the foot pegs
Regards KENNY
Thanks, Kenny.
Quote from: virginiajim on November 18, 2014, 11:25:12 AM
Kenny, what kind of lift is that and how does it support the bike?
For you Jim..
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-lift/bike-lift/
Its not the Big Blue but it's by the same company. Made in UK by Quasar Industries. :yes:
http://youtu.be/8c0jZ7bnYuY
I like the concept but it's a bit pricey for me at the moment.
Broke my front mudguard today. Rolled baby back forgetting the disc lock was still on... Big chunk broke off :cry: :cry:
Totally gutted and heartbroken :cry: :cry:
:sad: :sad: :sad:
Its so easily done Debs :hammer:
I've always been put off getting a disc lock as I hear too many stories like that. Gutted for you Debs, at least it didn't take out the brake callipers
PRD, I think what you paid is a fair price, I shimmed my zzr14 at 14500 miles and had to replace 14 shims (which isn't unheard of). If you're happy that the work was completed (and you have no reason not too) and the bikes feels fresher for it then happy days.
Debs, sorry to hear about your unfortunate incident, I did exactly the same thing two years ago whilst touring Scotland and wrecked a PFM disc :censored: even after the RAC had done their best I had to ride home to Norfolk with virtually no brakes at all :shit:
I'm sure someone of your resourceful nature will somehow turn it into a positive.
Sorry to hear about baby Deb's
Younger and wiser, eh Debs?
I actually have one of those red flags 'remove before flight' that I tie on to the disc lock so I don't forget. Hard to miss that...
Looked at it longingly as it is pissing down here :(
@Debs :(
Did that myself once. Now I always have one of those £2 yellow reminders attached to it that hooks over the handlebars. A good visual deterrent as well as a bonus
I know this would not apply in Debs' case, but when ever I fit a disc lock or chain, I always use the engine kill switch on the r/h switch gear. When the engine fails to start, it reminds me something is not as it should be.
Quote from: Burchy on November 26, 2014, 07:42:27 PM
Did that myself once. Now I always have one of those £2 yellow reminders attached to it that hooks over the handlebars. A good visual deterrent as well as a bonus
I have one of those Burchy. I was in a rush because it was pissing it down I didn't notice it on the throttle. Grrrrr
That's what happens when you get younger, Debs.
Quote from: virginiajim on November 27, 2014, 03:00:19 PM
That's what happens when you get younger, Debs.
:mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :whistling:
Quote from: Débs on November 25, 2014, 07:53:47 PM
Broke my front mudguard today. Rolled baby back forgetting the disc lock was still on... Big chunk broke off :cry: :cry:
Totally gutted and heartbroken :cry: :cry:
:sad: :sad: :sad:
Well funny enough I have just Collected a brand new front mudguard from the twit who busted it last week, I can confirm a nice new one from Mr K is £175.61p and a carbon one from eBay is £145 but if you go direct to the website you can get one for £110 (Powerbronze).
There are a couple on there as well used.
Alan
Bobbins turned and new brake pads fitted to the front... :banana:
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Also replaced my broken front fender with one from fleabay.. :banana:
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:banana: :banana:
I've been out on both of the old bikes today. Not far - only around 15 miles each, but great after a three week layoff due to ice, snow and salt. Hope to ride the GTR during the weekend or if that's not possible, I'll polish everything up in the shed!
Not riding the 1400 until a good rain storm washes all the salt off the roads.
Bloody car has turned grey.
GTR1000 is still being ridden when its not too cold.
Not had a ride since last Thurs.
Took the Beemer over to Asif's today for him to peruse, he seemed to like it. :whistling: I think?
Oh, and then I spent quite a bit of time cleaning all the salt off the bugger. :angry:
Quote from: The Wolf on February 06, 2015, 07:02:03 PM
Took the Beemer over to Asif's today for him to peruse, he seemed to like it. :whistling: I think?
Oh, and then I spent quite a bit of time cleaning all the salt off the bugger. :angry:
Lovely bike. Lots of toys on it
Just fitted a new larger screen to try easy peasy 4 screws.
I noticed on the oem screen there are rubbers fixed to the underside of the screen is this for vibration .
As on the one I have fitted there is none :oops: are they easy to purchase from a kwaka dealer .
Update purchased them today from Cradley Kawasaki. 2 of each top and bottom. :yes:
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on February 07, 2015, 09:17:45 AM
Lovely bike. Lots of toys on it
You can't beat toys :yes:
Replaced my Regulator/Rectifier
Bit of a mare getting the old one off without dismantling the backend. Fail
Took the head off one of the rectifier bolts as it was corroded solid.
Exhaust off, hugger off, left passenger peg and preload adjuster off. All so I could spin the rectifier with bolt to get it off.
Quote from: dokterdave on March 26, 2015, 05:09:17 PM
Replaced my Regulator/Rectifier
Bit of a mare getting the old one off without dismantling the backend. Fail
Took the head off one of the rectifier bolts as it was corroded solid.
Exhaust off, hugger off, left passenger peg and preload adjuster off. All so I could spin the rectifier with bolt to get it off.
Sounds like a challenge Doc ? :sweatdrop:
Using the bike as a commuter for work. Rode to work, worked, gassed it up and rode home in traffic. Love the bike, even in heavy traffic. tp
new front discs. old ones were 3.5 mm thick!
Rode back from France in some of the worst wind & rain ever.. :wacko:
Front Wheel Bearings....
Bump started the bike as nothing was happening on the button.
Will investigate tomorrow.
Pulled the starter relay today. Pretty sure it shouldn't look like this.
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Quote from: dokterdave on April 02, 2015, 11:09:48 AM
Pulled the starter relay today. Pretty sure it shouldn't look like this.
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And it's that astute observation which allowed you to qualify within a month to be a DR. I think you have diagnosed correctly DR Dave. :mfr_lol:
Yesterday I rode the 1400 to work, & thrashed it home. :punk:
Today I rode the 1000.
Tomorrow working from home because the damn French need support. ;-)
Saturday, fitting new spots to the 1000 and maybe a new rear tyre for the 1400.
A little bit of riding around King George county VA and then changing the oil, oil filter, and rear drive oil..
Update: Whilst doing this I did knock over my beer. Wasn't happy over that.
Quote from: Boomer on April 02, 2015, 08:10:38 PM
Yesterday I rode the 1400 to work, & thrashed it home. :punk:
Today I rode the 1000.
Tomorrow working from home because the damn French need support. ;-)
Saturday, fitting new spots to the 1000 and maybe a new rear tyre for the 1400.
Since you ride both, what is your opinion on the similarities /differences between them. 1000's can be bought pretty cheap over here. I've thought about adding one to the garage, but have read negative reports on vibes, heat, ergos, etc. Would like to hear what you think. tomp Texas USA
un wired the wire i wired in for the 390LM i got. the 390LM doesn't bluetooth music to the headset.
why, after reading the spec. 17 times did i only find this out after buying it, wiring it and trying it.? hmmmmm?
Fitted btrand new R&G Adventure guards. £139.99. Well impressed with price and quality
i fitted new R & G bar end's.turned the front disc's bobbin's & cleaned the front & rear disc's,my next plan is to get the RUSTY MAINSTAND off and get it powder coated.
drained and replaced coolant
Patted the saddle as I stood admiring the good ship GTR :punk:
Intended to ride it to work, but it was on empty. Rode the RT instead. Not the same feel, but a great ride, especially the ride home FROM WORK. . . :laugh:
Quote from: tomp on April 04, 2015, 10:36:40 PM
Intended to ride it to work, but it was on empty. Rode the RT instead. Not the same feel, but a great ride, especially the ride home FROM WORK. . . :laugh:
:agree:
Heading home always feels good after the job is done :punk:
Fitted MC enterprises rear pannier frames or as people from across the pond call them canyon cages.
Perfect fit only two bolt one in the frame and one where the rear pegs are.
Then took them off again as the bike won't go in the :censored: shed with them :censored: fitted.
Quote from: pross on April 05, 2015, 08:58:24 AM
Fitted MC enterprises rear pannier frames or as people from across the pond call them canyon cages.
Perfect fit only two bolt one in the frame and one where the rear pegs are.
Then took them off again as the bike won't go in the :censored: shed with them :censored: fitted.
Facepalm !
Quote from: pross on April 05, 2015, 08:58:24 AM
Fitted MC enterprises rear pannier frames or as people from across the pond call them canyon cages.
Perfect fit only two bolt one in the frame and one where the rear pegs are.
Then took them off again as the bike won't go in the :censored: shed with them :censored: fitted.
:mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:....................You Kill me Pross mate :punk:
Quote from: Charlie747 on April 05, 2015, 10:19:28 AM
:mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:....................You Kill me Pross mate :punk:
I knew it was tight on the measurements but till you actually fit them you can't be sure I can't get the bike in with the panniers on :censored:.
So it's a quick fit when the panniers are used no hard ship.
This is why I mentioned to ant about a hinged version if possible for people like me with poor access :yes:
Quote from: pross on April 05, 2015, 10:32:54 AM
I knew it was tight on the measurements but till you actually fit them you can't be sure I can't get the bike in with the panniers on :censored:.
So it's a quick fit when the panniers are used no hard ship.
This is why I mentioned to ant about a hinged version if possible for people like me with poor access :yes:
How about taking a chainsaw to the door frame ? :mfr_lol:
Quote from: pross on April 05, 2015, 08:58:24 AM
Fitted MC enterprises rear pannier frames or as people from across the pond call them canyon cages.
Perfect fit only two bolt one in the frame and one where the rear pegs are.
Then took them off again as the bike won't go in the :censored: shed with them :censored: fitted.
need to have a look at my quick release mod, which is basically using stud bar for the bolts with dome cap nuts for easy release
Quote from: viper on April 05, 2015, 11:56:22 AM
need to have a look at my quick release mod, which is basically using stud bar for the bolts with dome cap nuts for easy release
Hi viper. I looked at that very good but for me to put on the frames it's 2 bolts to put on and one bolt and a circlip to remove foot pegs
Quote from: pross on April 05, 2015, 08:58:24 AM
Fitted MC enterprises rear pannier frames or as people from across the pond call them canyon cages.
Perfect fit only two bolt one in the frame and one where the rear pegs are.
Then took them off again as the bike won't go in the :censored: shed with them :censored: fitted.
The Law of Unintended Consequences strikes again! :mfr_lol:
Quote from: pross on April 05, 2015, 07:38:41 PM
Hi viper. I looked at that very good but for me to put on the frames it's 2 bolts to put on and one bolt and a circlip to remove foot pegs
oh dam, you have to remove the footpegs every time :oops:
Quote from: virginiajim on April 05, 2015, 08:03:04 PM
The Law of Unintended Consequences strikes again! :mfr_lol:
YEP. Murphy strikes again!!!
Quote from: Charlie747 on April 05, 2015, 10:40:26 AM
How about taking a chainsaw to the door frame ? :mfr_lol:
I have to pass the wall of the building then turn into a steel shed the bike is left in at night.
They pass the wall alright but the shed double doors are the problem you cannot approach straight and there is not room for one of those little turntables so I will fit when using the panniers no hassle :popcorn:
Quote from: viper on April 05, 2015, 08:08:46 PM
oh dam, you have to remove the footpegs every time :oops:
No unless you have a space problem like me looking at the near side 1 bolt is replaced ( new longer bolt supplied ) by the suspension adjuster and the pin and circlip holding the rear foot pegs is replaced with a bolt and locknut the foot pegs are still there and usable if needed.
Image from http://www.sporttour.com/upload/MC_Ent_1400_310p.jpg.
rode it for the first time this year. Nice little trip over the cat and fiddle and onto the " Plague Village " in Derbyshire, I can recommend it to anyone if they are in the area
Eyam village
http://www.eyamplaguevillage.co.uk/
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http://www.eyamplaguevillage.co.uk/
Rode 300+ miles for bangers and mash :mfr_lol:
Quote from: Charlie747 on April 08, 2015, 12:34:31 AM
Rode 300+ miles for bangers and mash :mfr_lol:
It would have been about 250 if you had both chosen the same services North or South :whistling: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Quote from: pross on April 08, 2015, 08:52:31 AM
It would have been about 250 if you had both chosen the same services North or South :whistling: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Hindsight & information sharing. Two wonderful qualities! :mfr_lol:
Been there done that got the Tshirt :mfr_lol: once collected family from gatwick.they told me terminal 3. no sign a phone call on the mobile where are you they said ?? They was at terminal 2 :censored:
Installed the replacement starter relay.
All is good for now. After the regulator and now the starter relay I'm betting the battery is next.
Just replaced a set of Michelin PR4's which have been a terrible tyre.
They squared off front and rear and the right shoulder of front tyre has worn unevenly.
Front and rear have feathered on tread leading edge and heat cracks have appeared on rear tyre too.
6.1k miles, still got 2.5 - 3mm but unrideable.
So......29,854 miles....
£250 has been spent on a set of Bridgestone T30's.
First impressions - very stiff. Bike turns in a lot quicker, probably due to less flex in side walls.
Working on a cycling event as Moto-Marshall this weekend, so that should scrub them in well!
Let's see how these go!
Thrashed the 1400 to work and back.
Was a motorcycle accident on the M25 on the way home at J4.
M25 closed so assume he died. Hope not.
In other news saw a 1400 northbound on the M23 this morning at 06:45. Anyone on here?
fitted zumo 590LM with hardwire charging and Kawasaki SatNav Mount. looks the business!
now filling the unit up with MP3s
Had it MOT'd and pumped the tyres up, an embarrassing low 1137 miles since last MOT!
I had the KTM 625 SMC, MOT'd as well, an embarrassing low 8 miles since the last MOT! (Ps it's 4 miles each way to the MOT Centre!)
I did the ZZR 14 and the VFR750 last week, pretty much the same, the ZZR did 117 miles and the VFR did 28 miles, and they both included the 8 mile round trip to the MOT Centre.
The only good news is with such low miles that none of them needed anything doing (I had to replace an indicator bulb on the KTM pre MOT)
I try to use all the bikes to commute when the weather is dry, the rest of the time I use the Sccot. The roads have been so wet or greasy this past year that I just haven't wanted to risk the bigger bikes so racking the miles up on the Scoot
Roll on the (dry) summer
Coman
Quote from: Winston Smith on April 08, 2015, 09:07:42 PM
Just replaced a set of Michelin PR4's which have been a terrible tyre.
They squared off front and rear and the right shoulder of front tyre has worn unevenly.
Front and rear have feathered on tread leading edge and heat cracks have appeared on rear tyre too.
6.1k miles, still got 2.5 - 3mm but unrideable.
So......29,854 miles....
£250 has been spent on a set of Bridgestone T30's.
First impressions - very stiff. Bike turns in a lot quicker, probably due to less flex in side walls.
Working on a cycling event as Moto-Marshall this weekend, so that should scrub them in well!
Let's see how these go!
Your findings on the PR4s, mirrors exactly my findings on the PR3s that were fitted to my GTR. Absolute and utter shite. And as you state they are knackered long before the tread wears out. :hammer:
Fitted new 2inch risers ( advanced sports tourers supplied with 80mm new bolts ).
bought longer bolts 100mm so I could fit the Kawasaki Satnav bracket as well perfect with the 100 mm bolts local suppliers 50p each for ST/ST :yes:
Quote from: coman37 on April 10, 2015, 06:09:56 PM
Had it MOT'd and pumped the tyres up, an embarrassing low 1137 miles since last MOT!
I had the KTM 625 SMC, MOT'd as well, an embarrassing low 8 miles since the last MOT! (Ps it's 4 miles each way to the MOT Centre!)
I did the ZZR 14 and the VFR750 last week, pretty much the same, the ZZR did 117 miles and the VFR did 28 miles, and they both included the 8 mile round trip to the MOT Centre.
The only good news is with such low miles that none of them needed anything doing (I had to replace an indicator bulb on the KTM pre MOT)
I try to use all the bikes to commute when the weather is dry, the rest of the time I use the Sccot. The roads have been so wet or greasy this past year that I just haven't wanted to risk the bigger bikes so racking the miles up on the Scoot
Roll on the (dry) summer
Coman
Man, I understand your situation. Had seven bikes a couple of years ago, that all needed insurance and state inspection (your MOT). As a traveling salesman, the bikes were hardly ever ridden. Made some trades and ended up with three today. Semi retired now, and commute to part time job, mainly with the C14, occasionally the RT. Commuting on a scooter in my locale (except a Bergman or new BMW) would get me killed. Speed limits are too high for most made, to be safe. tp
Went to a Kawa-dealer and bought the Thundernugget a 2 year extended warranty, as i decided to keep that black Berzerk for now. He's turning 2 years 25th april so I had to make my mind up on the warranty deal. A set of Michelin PR4 GT and a 30.000 km service and the season of 2015 is on.
Did a service today. Oil, oil filter and air filter.
She does seem to be breathing easier now.
Must remember to change air filter more often.
That's 40k miles on that filter.
Quote from: Boomer on April 12, 2015, 08:13:05 PM
Did a service today. Oil, oil filter and air filter.
She does seem to be breathing easier now.
Must remember to change air filter more often.
That's 40k miles on that filter.
:eek:
Quote from: Ant on April 12, 2015, 10:04:48 PM
:eek:
Yeah but Ant, he is dahn sarf after all.
Remounted my top box and rack.http://s1182.photobucket.com/user/wildybeast/kawasaki%20rack%20mod/story
you might be better posting them pics direct , that album is difficult and slow to navigate plus its got hidden gambling and chat room pop ups,
yep.still getting to grips with posting pis.click on back to album and I think is better.
Wildy. Did you have any problems mounting the rack on top of the box?
I know Givi don't make a rack for the E470 (our boxes) but I see the rack you have is the E107.
No problems at all.Just drill through the lid and bolt on.Measure twice drill once the saying goes.I put masking tape on the lid then some grease on the feet of the rack.Pressed it on to the lid which gave me my markings to drill.I have a givi 15ltr cargo bag strapped to it for quick access to our wet weather gear. :cool: PS.I used rubber washers on the rack to fix down.I think they came with it.
What's the rack you got on the top matey. Me like'y :)
Doh E107 thanx Débs :)
Just to add If your gonna fit one.When you drill the holes start with the front two (nearest the seat ) then do a test fit so you can lign it up before marking the others. :cool:
One ordered, thanx for the tip mate
Both headlights packed up last week.
Bulbs Ok
Fuses are Ok
Relays under left side are Ok
The multi function relay under the seat was the culprit.
I compared pictures of "Kawasaki relay" on Ebay and checked the part number and bike with the GTR part number.
I bought a relay for a 2014 2486 mile EX300 £23.95 instead of £80 some thing.
Fitted it today :banana:
I got all my bike to bike leads pulled out from under the seat, checked TP's etc and put the video camera back on ready for 4 day Scotland flying visit. Set of 730 in the morning. (and pur waterproof layer back on riding kit!)
P
Swapped my UK plate over to a Spanish plate now that I have registered, ITV'd(MOT) and insured it in Spain as it was cheaper and less hassle than returning the bike to the UK each year for the MOT. 3 days riding each way with hotels fuel tyres etc. so my bike ( not the GTR) sits in the garage awaiting my visits to the MotoGP Jerez, WSBK Jerez, relief from the miserable UK weather in December and February when it's still 18c.
I am sitting on my balcony now at 9.55(8.55 UK time) it's 22c in the shade, the Med is glistening in the sun( I don't need to do fancy photoshop to make it look good!)
Back to reality late tomorrow night, back to work on Monday to pay for the next trip in late June
Coman
today i started twiddling with suspension settings.
as it turns out the rear preload was maxed out and the rebound set to mid.
the front preload was set to min and the rebound set to max.
i've set all to middle and will work from there. i have no clue what i'm doing but will be fun finding out
Took the old war horse in to the dealer yesterday for service tyres and warranty work. Nice little run out approx 110 miles :sweatdrop:
Picked up some new boots and an F5MC thingy when in the sweetly shop but no 2015 GTR on display :no:
Quote from: dokterdave on May 06, 2015, 05:34:46 PM
Both headlights packed up last week.
Bulbs Ok
Fuses are Ok
Relays under left side are Ok
The multi function relay under the seat was the culprit.
I compared pictures of "Kawasaki relay" on Ebay and checked the part number and bike with the GTR part number.
I bought a relay for a 2014 2486 mile EX300 £23.95 instead of £80 some thing.
Fitted it today :banana:
I recommend you check your charging voltage. Had the exact same problems myself a year ago, and it ultimately turned out to be a failing regulator/rectifier that spiked the under seat relay, taking out the headlights.
You *might* find that your charging voltage is not as strong as it needs to be (mine was showing 12.8V at idle, rather than 14.4) and the bike will leave you stranded fairly shortly.
Martin.
Quote from: Martin#30 on May 08, 2015, 11:18:19 AM
I recommend you check your charging voltage. Had the exact same problems myself a year ago, and it ultimately turned out to be a failing regulator/rectifier that spiked the under seat relay, taking out the headlights.
You *might* find that your charging voltage is not as strong as it needs to be (mine was showing 12.8V at idle, rather than 14.4) and the bike will leave you stranded fairly shortly.
Martin.
:goodpost:
The regulator/rectifier was changed a few weeks ago, see previous post.
MIGHT leave me stranded???
:help:
You mean like pulling up at work, turning off the ignition and the starter motor kicking in and flattens the battery.
With the ignition off.
Then the alarm thinks the bike is being stolen and shouts its head off for half an hour :censored:
Quote from: dokterdave on May 12, 2015, 09:23:42 PM
The regulator/rectifier was changed a few weeks ago, see previous post.
MIGHT leave me stranded???
:help:
You mean like pulling up at work, turning off the ignition and the starter motor kicking in and flattens the battery.
With the ignition off.
Then the alarm thinks the bike is being stolen and shouts its head off for half an hour :censored:
Ah the joys of diy wiring and bad earths :whistling:
Bike recovered to the dealers by the AA
Starter relay is borked, I think there is a fault somewhere else as this is the second in a month.
To top it off the left fork seal has leaked all over the caliper mount.
Mines just done it for second time. Already changed the rectifier, checked voltage and charging. Really at a loss what to do next. Stareted carrying spare starter relay and tools to change if (when?) it goes again.
Might be worth trying to see how many amps the starter motor is drawing, that should confirm whether its being caused by the heavy side or not. I'd have thought that if the starter was sticking then it would be toast by now. After that it might be a bad joint on the control wiring. There are a lot of common wires that are joined together in the loom, but the only way to get at them is to run a stanley knife down the loom covering and pull it apart. If I'm reading the wiring diagram correctly, the starter is directly fed from the battery via the relay contacts and is not protected by a fuse, so I'd definitely check the starter current draw first. The only other thing I can think of is if the starter circuit relay in the relay box is intermittently sticking and holding the starter relay in, but I'd have thought you'd hear the starter continuing to crank over. Good luck with it!
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Replaced standard exhaust with Delkevic 450mm carbon can.
8 kilo weight saving!
Quote from: ray1151 on July 30, 2017, 08:36:28 AM
Replaced standard exhaust with Delkevic 450mm carbon can.
8 kilo weight saving!
Ah.......the sweet sweet sound of spud launcher replacement :punk:
Quote from: Charlie747 on July 30, 2017, 08:56:20 AM
Ah.......the sweet sweet sound of spud launcher replacement :punk:
:mfr_lol:
The standard can should be welded on so it can't be removed, the same goes for the panniers. :popcorn:
Yes all bike's should be kept stock. Mr Kawasaki knows best.
Quote from: The Wolf on July 30, 2017, 01:00:44 PM
The standard can should be welded on so it can't be removed, the same goes for the panniers. :popcorn:
Stirring the pot, aren't we....The PO of my current C14 had placed a Two Bros can on it. I prefer the stock, but the TBR is better since I installed the db killer insert. I removed the bags once just to see how it looked w/o them. Made the fairing look to large for the rest of the bike, so they went back on to stay.
Today ... in all this awful rain the GS got a bit of back end polishing ! Rear wheel and pipe .. gleaming :cool: :cool:
PS ...needles to say I was in the garage and NOT out in the rain ! :mfr_lol: