Author Topic: what did you do with your fazer today ? (Read 1595808 times)

robbo · « **Reply #8125 on:** 17 March 2020, 08:24:23 pm »

Quote from: fazersharp on 17 March 2020, 07:58:43 pm

Yesterday actually. Took advantage of a sunny day with no rain risk. I have not been out for many weeks and today I ached a little bit . Just shows you that a good blat out is as good as a gym session.

Yep, couldn't agree more.

. Keep an eye on the weather and get out for a whizz when you can.

Dynspud · « **Reply #8126 on:** 18 March 2020, 12:47:04 pm »

Let's be honest, it's far more fun than a gym session!!

fazersharp · « **Reply #8127 on:** 18 March 2020, 01:13:26 pm »

If it comes to it like in other countries with people being arrested for non essential travel then I will ride with my rucksack on. "looking for loos rolls officer"

Dudeofrude · « **Reply #8128 on:** 18 March 2020, 04:14:52 pm »

Quote from: fazersharp on 18 March 2020, 01:13:26 pm

If it comes to it like in other countries with people being arrested for non essential travel then I will ride with my rucksack on. "looking for loos rolls officer"

Makes you fucking laugh.... can't arrest a moped stealing scumbag who is riding up and down the pavement with no helmet on, or some drug piece of shit who is breaking into hard working people houses... but they will almost certainly have the time and man power available to arrest people riding in the middle of nowhere, keeping themselves to themselves 😡😡

Should try arresting all the dickheads that feel the need to buy up all the essential supplies instead!

fazersharp · « **Reply #8129 on:** 18 March 2020, 06:57:25 pm »

Just noticed this thread has had 1,018,587 Views

red98 · « **Reply #8130 on:** 18 March 2020, 07:24:42 pm »

which reminds me...i need to book the thou in for a MOT

coffee · « **Reply #8131 on:** 19 March 2020, 06:17:42 pm »

Quote from: Dudeofrude on 18 March 2020, 04:14:52 pm

Quote from: fazersharp on 18 March 2020, 01:13:26 pm
If it comes to it like in other countries with people being arrested for non essential travel then I will ride with my rucksack on. "looking for loos rolls officer"

Makes you fucking laugh.... can't arrest a moped stealing scumbag who is riding up and down the pavement with no helmet on, or some drug piece of shit who is breaking into hard working people houses... but they will almost certainly have the time and man power available to arrest people riding in the middle of nowhere, keeping themselves to themselves 😡😡

Should try arresting all the dickheads that feel the need to buy up all the essential supplies instead!

robbo · « **Reply #8132 on:** 21 March 2020, 09:31:46 pm »

After an oil and filter change a quick whizz up to Biggin Hill to complete the photo challenge, as well as to check for any leaks after the work that's been carried out through the winter. The new Oxford heated grips came in handy, as the easterly wind was certainly chill.

robbo · « **Reply #8133 on:** 22 March 2020, 04:28:12 pm »

Was down The Chalet by 9:15 this morning as word had it that a few renegade Pioneer entrants were still going to do the run to Brighton. We had the carpark to ourselves as the caff is closed until further notice. As we were about to leave having waited a good half an hour, a solo rebel rider roared past, I'd already put the camera away by this point which was a shame.
We then had a whizz across country to Whiteways at Bury Hill. The place was heaving with bikes, cars, walkers, moutain bikers the lot. Whether the caff was open or not I don't know as we didn't bother stopping for obvious reasons. My S1000RR riding pal was leading, there can't be any B roads in Kent, Surrey and Sussex he doesn't know, and soon we were turning onto the A25 to have a look in at Newlands Corner, which again was really busy, followed by Box Hill. Although the carpark had the barriers across, bikes could still get in via a gap at the side, but what was the point, Rykas was shut. The trip over the top of the hill was quite torturous due to the volume of cars and cyclists. If a lockdown gets announced in the next few days I won't be at all surprised as no one seemed to be distancing themselves from others, with scores of picnic groups on the grass.
With 148 miles on the trip I think I can consider the Road Techs well and truly scrubbed in. Whether they get an opportunity of any further action, we'll have to wait and see.

fazersharp · « **Reply #8134 on:** 22 March 2020, 06:07:32 pm »

Just got back after a late afternoon quick 60 miler taking advantage of the empty roads and sunshine, although I was a bit ambitious in getting my summer gloves out of storage.

agricola · « **Reply #8135 on:** 22 March 2020, 06:56:40 pm »

After giving the bike a coating of acf50 yesterday followed by a wipe over, out this morning in the sunshine, only about 30 miles just to check no leaks etc after the oil/filter change last week. Finished up stopping by a local landmark, know as the Hangman's Oak, and enjoyed the view down over the Trent Valley

fazerscotty · « **Reply #8136 on:** 23 March 2020, 07:14:38 pm »

Went to fit an ignition advancer - haha lol.
Can anyone spot what I found to be missing once the cover came off

agricola · « **Reply #8137 on:** 23 March 2020, 10:47:57 pm »

Id guess the screw that holds the tensioner in place?

fazerscotty · « **Reply #8138 on:** 26 March 2020, 07:03:21 pm »

Quote from: agricola on 23 March 2020, 10:47:57 pm

Id guess the screw that holds the tensioner in place?

Correct - so it led me into valve clearances (have to release the cam chain tension to get the guide back in position), which I have been planning to do for the last 4 years. Now at 75K, it's an excellent time to get in there! Except that my feeler gauge blades are too wide!
This in turn has led to the AIS system coming off - not going back on...….
Mmmm, I could do with sorting the EXUP valve as well, exhaust off. No studs sheared but the valve is BER!
What's that, looks like the radiator is seeping on a bottom seam, radiator etc also off.

vinnyb · « **Reply #8139 on:** 26 March 2020, 07:09:01 pm »

Quote from: fazerscotty on 26 March 2020, 07:03:21 pm

Quote from: agricola on 23 March 2020, 10:47:57 pm
Id guess the screw that holds the tensioner in place?

Correct - so it led me into valve clearances (have to release the cam chain tension to get the guide back in position), which I have been planning to do for the last 4 years. Now at 75K, it's an excellent time to get in there! Except that my feeler gauge blades are too wide!
This in turn has led to the AIS system coming off - not going back on...….
Mmmm, I could do with sorting the EXUP valve as well, exhaust off. No studs sheared but the valve is BER!
What's that, looks like the radiator is seeping on a bottom seam, radiator etc also off.

Before you know where you are you'll be doing a full stripdown resto.

fazerscotty · « **Reply #8140 on:** 29 March 2020, 12:39:33 pm »

Quote from: vinnyb on 26 March 2020, 07:09:01 pm

Quote from: fazerscotty on 26 March 2020, 07:03:21 pm
Quote from: agricola on 23 March 2020, 10:47:57 pm
Id guess the screw that holds the tensioner in place?

Correct - so it led me into valve clearances (have to release the cam chain tension to get the guide back in position), which I have been planning to do for the last 4 years. Now at 75K, it's an excellent time to get in there! Except that my feeler gauge blades are too wide!
This in turn has led to the AIS system coming off - not going back on...….
Mmmm, I could do with sorting the EXUP valve as well, exhaust off. No studs sheared but the valve is BER!
What's that, looks like the radiator is seeping on a bottom seam, radiator etc also off.

Before you know where you are you'll be doing a full stripdown resto.

Don't go there. Cleaned off the front of the engine yesterday, couple of coats of Simoniz Matt Aluminium later and its looking good.
Valve clearances today - then I'll put a list together of parts required.

tex · « **Reply #8141 on:** 29 March 2020, 07:14:16 pm »

Fitted the tpms to the tft dash, didn't work at first , so read the instructions and you have to switch the unit on then fit the senser. Best to read first 😨

fazerscotty · « **Reply #8142 on:** 29 March 2020, 07:25:38 pm »

First picture is the before.

2nd picture is after a coat of Simoniz and tapping and capping the AIS system. All going well, checked the valve clearances and none needed attention - not bad after 75K.

fazerscotty · « **Reply #8143 on:** 29 March 2020, 07:27:30 pm »

Quote from: fazerscotty on 29 March 2020, 07:25:38 pm

First picture is the before.

2nd picture is after a coat of Simoniz and tapping and capping the AIS system. All going well, checked the valve clearances and none needed attention - not bad after 75K.

Boll0x - first picture didn't load, so here it is....

red98 · « **Reply #8144 on:** 02 April 2020, 11:51:32 am »

iam feeling a bit deflated $:\$

fazersharp · « **Reply #8145 on:** 02 April 2020, 12:04:14 pm »

Quote from: red98 on 02 April 2020, 11:51:32 am

iam feeling a bit deflated $:\$

How does/did that happen

red98 · « **Reply #8146 on:** 02 April 2020, 12:11:55 pm »

went to put a few PSI's in.eased the valve to one side to get the pressure gauge on and it started leaking. gave it a tug and it cracked.a few years old so cant complain...

Fazian · « **Reply #8147 on:** 02 April 2020, 01:14:38 pm »

Got a tail tidy and new indicators coming in the next few days along with a tyre pressure monitoring system so I'll be busy over the weekend me thinks

Want to try and get it done as I'm starting to get busy with work again now!

mtread · « **Reply #8148 on:** 02 April 2020, 01:33:02 pm »

Quote

went to put a few PSI's in.eased the valve to one side to getcthe pressure gauge on and it started leaking. gave it a tug and it cracked.a few years old socant complain...

Can you replace it without taking the tyre off?

fazersharp · « **Reply #8149 on:** 02 April 2020, 02:43:50 pm »

Quote from: red98 on 02 April 2020, 12:11:55 pm

went to put a few PSI's in.eased the valve to one side to get the pressure gauge on and it started leaking. gave it a tug and it cracked.a few years old so cant complain...

I know what you mean especially the front because of the disk. I brought a right angle adapter for the foot pump makes it easier