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« on: 18 July 2020, 07:35:49 pm »
Good job you put it in after all then ogri. The 6 months extension wouldn't have been worth sailing through a stonewall with a pallet of bricks on the back  for sure. Doesn't bear thinking about. Same reason I put my car in, as there's not many places to go if it all goes wrong on that steep hill at Symonds Yat when I go fishing.
Symonds yat...bloody right mate!!
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« on: 18 July 2020, 01:40:24 pm »
Thanks again Tex, I owe you mate, really appreciate you sending them. far better nick than my old ones too   thanks bud
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« on: 18 July 2020, 01:37:29 pm »
f ellers i think the extension applies, but...Its done 174k, and is a bloody good workhorse, occasionally having to hump a pallet of bricks or maxi bag of sand (.8 of a tonne), both forked into the back with the weight right where you dont want it. So put it in anyway. and.... the front to rear brake pipe blew at the testing station. coupled with both rear springs being broken (eeek! front of both bolt hole eyes had dissapeared leaving them sitting in the remaining C cup) and it needing new discs and pads on the back (fronts done last year) along with several slightly smaller jobs!im glad i didnt leave it, despite the cost (800 sovs). Its a good van. first time ive had a 'dangerous to drive' certificate lol. not that you could, the brake pedal went to the floor.get it back tuesday. in the meantime got some old bikes to fix...
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« on: 10 July 2020, 06:55:11 pm »
steady on dave, we both know better than that mate 
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« on: 08 July 2020, 11:06:51 am »
thats a definate mate ta
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« on: 08 July 2020, 11:05:23 am »
this rjust turned up so hoping to get on the 250 late
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« on: 08 July 2020, 10:56:13 am »
even the rusty stinkwheels has a bit of a vibe to it. it hadnt run for bloody years, im amazed the crank seals are ok https://youtu.be/aXDk-EPPMz0
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« on: 08 July 2020, 10:53:09 am »
the 400 ws sweeter. gonna tighten the tappets up once hes done a few miles onnit https://youtu.be/kFkAqYp2ltE
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« on: 08 July 2020, 10:51:35 am »
one of the few classics id actually like, that 400. though the 750 turnd out ok https://youtu.be/AYrIAMW52Nc
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« on: 08 July 2020, 10:40:54 am »
theres some sort of tool i saw in a big engineering workshop that works kinda like me ultrasonic tank...attaches to a bolt or stud, then puts high frequency waves sort of like tiny vibrations through it for twelve hours or so, which frazzles the rust bond between the threads. Wind straight out clean. be great if they brought out a small, inexpensive version of that.
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« on: 07 July 2020, 06:45:22 pm »
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« on: 07 July 2020, 06:40:46 pm »
good enough Robbo ta mate plus gas it is
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« on: 07 July 2020, 06:36:18 pm »
tex your a diamond ta mate pm inbound...
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« on: 07 July 2020, 06:06:42 pm »
them big buggers that sit in the plastic plate by the footrest. lost one of mine somewhere on the a47...
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« on: 07 July 2020, 05:57:11 pm »
im deffo doing my studs this winter. ie changing them for stainless. Is plus gas still the best penetrant fellers? VNA any idea what dinged your downpipe mate?
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« on: 06 July 2020, 02:02:53 pm »
So if we say that the GSF1250/1200 has first gen ABS, what gen does the FZ1 have? I ask because the ABS on the bandit is clunky at best, where as the ABS on my cousins Honda SH300 scouter by comparison was very controlled and had a much smoother action.
It's not quite as simple as generations mate, the following is based on my experience of working on them only. As general guide the first systems were really pinched off cars, heavy often dual pumps, with printed circuit board electronics, Bosch was the main leader back then, first I worked on was a BMW late 80's. Then came digital version, all much smaller, faster reacting, better pumps, senors etc etc, these just continue to evolve, which gives you various gens/versions within the type and they're still improving. These are now being overtaken by combined ABS/traction control systems, these have versions as well, early systems having separate electronics controlling each, to the norm and current systems that are joint. Traction control is a whole other ball game and measures, speed, lean, throttle and gear position. I've read they're also experimenting with traction control that can also apply the brakes (like in cars) but this is a very different kettle of fish with 2 wheels, I'm sure in time they'll crack it.
Most manufactures don't make ABS units/system they buy them in, there's not many (at present) Bosch, Honda, Continental, ZF TRW, ATE and I think there's also a Chinese one but I've not worked on Chinese bikes so I don't know. I'm reading that others are now also thinking of coming into the motorcycle ABS market Hitachi for one.
All systems have different design, strengths/weaknesses and then there's of course price. To try and answer your question GSF and FZ1 have the same type non traction control, I don't know if the GSF is the same as FZ1 I've not worked on one. Much is also dependant on where/how it's mounted on the bike, the more 90* bends, connections, ups downs etc the more they become susceptible to micro bubbles. As mentioned some have bleed nipples on the module/pump or they have to be bled in a certain way.
I'm sure if you have a Google you can find, more and no doubt point me in the right direction
interesting read that Gnasher, cheers dude 
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« on: 06 July 2020, 01:47:13 pm »
As far as I understand it a Class 4 is a light van and Class 7 is a commercial. I'll try and get in touch with a pal who owns on MOT station for clarification.
appreciate the answers Robbo. It is indeed a minefield. Guess I'll havta wait and see
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« on: 06 July 2020, 10:19:26 am »
be worth doing mate. im guessing mine will look the same
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« on: 06 July 2020, 10:04:58 am »
Buggered if i know... Apparently the covid MOT 6 month extension lasts right up to the end of this month. so any light van, car or motorcycle having an expiry date from now until the last day of july gets 6 months extension. from aug 1st, they need to get another one pronto. My Class 7, single rear wheel 3.5t mk7 transit MOT expires on the 28th of this month. But, is it still classed as a light van, thereby giving me the six month extension? if I enter the reg no in the government site (RJ09 VLK), it says MOT due on the 28th of this month. But does the site automatically put six months on if its eligible? all help apprecited fellers... ive googled it but all i can find is that it will update it if it is eligible 7 days before the expiry. Id kinda like to know asap though as i can start putting some dosh aside and doing extra jobs. old vans aint ever cheap come mot time. 
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« on: 06 July 2020, 09:58:26 am »
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« on: 05 July 2020, 01:49:14 pm »
That’s a sweet looking little thing. She's got potential. I take it there is a side cover missing?
You giving it the carb treatment?
yup owners got both side covers. waiting on a float from david silver l/h one was full of fuel on both sides. carbs horribly gummed up with varnish so a bottle of nail polish remover and lots of titting around afore it goes in the ultrasonic tank. Personally i think late sixties/early seventies small capacity hondas are little gems. having said that i wouldnt run one... Theres a sentimemtal pull to tis bike in truth. 'Knockie' ellington, an older boy who lived a few doors up from me on my council estate used to tear around it on his back in '73 when I was thirteen. I think thats where it all began for me with bikes
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« on: 05 July 2020, 01:42:20 pm »
Oh yes, had 3 on my KH250 and 750's. That looks like a GT550?
yup later gt550 mate. hes gonna get electronic ignition, just wanted to check see if it would run/crankcase seals are ok first
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« on: 04 July 2020, 05:09:47 pm »
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