Quote from: fazerscotty on 17 February 2021, 08:20:28 pmQuote from: robbo on 17 February 2021, 11:16:53 amMmm, seems liked you’ve got it sorted. How do you fancy doing my belly pan for me, whilst you’ve got the gun out Gun? Rattle can more like.Plenty of good finishes have been achieved using cans. Like most things, it's all down to the boring bit.....preparation. At least you've got some heat, which is key. I suppose I could leave my bellypan until summer and rattle can it, as finding a reliable sprayer who'll take on a small job, is quite difficult in my neck of the woods.
Quote from: robbo on 17 February 2021, 11:16:53 amMmm, seems liked you’ve got it sorted. How do you fancy doing my belly pan for me, whilst you’ve got the gun out Gun? Rattle can more like.
Mmm, seems liked you’ve got it sorted. How do you fancy doing my belly pan for me, whilst you’ve got the gun out
So the blind bearing tool turned up. Heated up the clutch cover, gave it a go, and out came the bearing ,minus the outer roller cage. Deep joy. An hour with the Dremel finally got it out. Could have achieved that without the expense of the tool . In the hands of the powder coater now, new bearing and seal ordered. Not cheap. Going to order the t-shirt tomorrow
Quote from: robbo on 26 February 2021, 07:53:49 pmSo the blind bearing tool turned up. Heated up the clutch cover, gave it a go, and out came the bearing ,minus the outer roller cage. Deep joy. An hour with the Dremel finally got it out. Could have achieved that without the expense of the tool . In the hands of the powder coater now, new bearing and seal ordered. Not cheap. Going to order the t-shirt tomorrow With all that exercise, calories burnt off, you'll only need a small t-shirt
Quote from: fazerscotty on 26 February 2021, 08:24:27 pmQuote from: robbo on 26 February 2021, 07:53:49 pmSo the blind bearing tool turned up. Heated up the clutch cover, gave it a go, and out came the bearing ,minus the outer roller cage. Deep joy. An hour with the Dremel finally got it out. Could have achieved that without the expense of the tool . In the hands of the powder coater now, new bearing and seal ordered. Not cheap. Going to order the t-shirt tomorrow With all that exercise, calories burnt off, you'll only need a small t-shirt It’s a long time since I last got into a medium, let alone small
It’s amazing the amount of perfectly good riding kit that’s accumulated over the years between me and my mrs. , that seems to have shrunk in the wardrobe. Obviously should have got more upmarket wardrobes
And I'm up for replacing mine this year, so that'll be another one "stored"
Caberg, flip front, in grey.
Quote from: fazerscotty on 10 March 2021, 08:18:56 pmCaberg, flip front, in grey.Just a matter of looking for the best deal if you know your size then. My Arai, although coming up for 5 years old, is only used for pleasure riding, so doesn't get the constant use like when commuting. Being a staunch Arai user, I'd consider the new Quantic, when a change is due.
Quote from: robbo on 11 March 2021, 04:16:06 pmQuote from: fazerscotty on 10 March 2021, 08:18:56 pmCaberg, flip front, in grey.Just a matter of looking for the best deal if you know your size then. My Arai, although coming up for 5 years old, is only used for pleasure riding, so doesn't get the constant use like when commuting. Being a staunch Arai user, I'd consider the new Quantic, when a change is due.have you seen the new Ruroc?
Quote from: fazerscotty on 11 March 2021, 07:40:14 pmQuote from: robbo on 11 March 2021, 04:16:06 pmQuote from: fazerscotty on 10 March 2021, 08:18:56 pmCaberg, flip front, in grey.Just a matter of looking for the best deal if you know your size then. My Arai, although coming up for 5 years old, is only used for pleasure riding, so doesn't get the constant use like when commuting. Being a staunch Arai user, I'd consider the new Quantic, when a change is due.have you seen the new Ruroc?Wow, had to google that as had never heard of that make. Reminded me a little of the Simpson Bandit. I must admit there are quite a few good quality little known helmet makes, outside of the mainstream Arai/Shoei etc.
“Needs a track record”. Exactly. I remember, a good few years ago, a racer, an Arai fan, receiving a paid sponsorship to wear a little known make that no other racers were wearing. Having no knowledge of how it would perform, and not wanting to be a celebrity guinea pig, he logoed an Arai with the other brands signature logo. He felt safe and the sponsor got their tv exposure. Only problem would have been anyone wanting to buy that model of helmet, which obviously didn’t exist. Personal recommendation tends to go a long way with me.
The trouble with China, purchasingwise, is that so much known brand stuff is made there, even though you may believe you're buying a european/us product. It's quite disheartening when you've paid good money for a branded product, only to see Made in China, when you open the box.
The trouble with China, purchasingwise, is that so much known brand stuff is made there,
Quote from: robbo on 14 March 2021, 03:35:05 pmThe trouble with China, purchasingwise, is that so much known brand stuff is made there,The difference is that, if you're buying direct from China, you've got very little comeback if the product is faulty.You might get a refund, but you've no legal right to it.