Author Topic: what did you do with your fazer today ? (Read 1604877 times)

riedrider · « **Reply #4550 on:** 12 June 2015, 04:51:13 pm »

It was a Motobatt.
http://www.motobatt.com
It was in the bike when I bought it.

7omly · « **Reply #4551 on:** 12 June 2015, 06:53:52 pm »

Had a very busy couple of days during which I've fitted a double bubble screen which has made life a lot quieer and less tiring on my 6' 1" frame. Fitted a Loobman chain oiler, much cheaper to buy than a Scottoiler and you can used any oil you like in it. Fitted a voltmeter and an ambient temperature gauge into the fairing and finally fitted a rear rack. The rear rack was actually purchased from one of our focu members johnakay and fits perfectly. It even drew praise from my missus and that doesn't happen very often.

7omly · « **Reply #4552 on:** 12 June 2015, 06:59:55 pm »

Voltmeter and Ambient temperature gauge fitted with cable ties because I didn't want to drill any holes.
johnakay's excellent rear rack, looks perfect.

Mike01 · « **Reply #4553 on:** 12 June 2015, 07:04:08 pm »

Fitted a new tank pad, bike never had one, I use a rucksack with waist buckles so one is needed...
New wheel rim stickers to go on maybe tomorrow as looks like the weather will put stop to much riding this weekend...

riedrider · « **Reply #4554 on:** 12 June 2015, 08:27:53 pm »

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So I am pretty sure that the old battery is gone altough it is only 1,5 years old

Now I am completely sure

When I removed my nice yellow battery from the bike the voltage was 9,8 V.
I charged it with my Ctek MXS 5.0 in bike mode.
When the Ctek showed that charging is complete I disconnected it.
Voltage on the battery was only 12,62 V. Normally it should be at least 12,8 V direct after disconnection.
After one hour the voltage dropped to 11,69 V....

esetest · « **Reply #4555 on:** 12 June 2015, 10:09:40 pm »

Used it for the commute to work .

riedrider · « **Reply #4556 on:** 12 June 2015, 10:54:27 pm »

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Used it for the commute to work .

That´s what I tried this morning. See reply #4566

esetest · « **Reply #4557 on:** 13 June 2015, 07:40:30 am »

Mine packed up mid april after an interview that didn't go very well , i was told by Fowlers that the new one was only partially charged , it took a good 6 hours to fully charge it .

Quote from: esetest on 12 June 2015, 10:09:40 pm

Used it for the commute to work .

slimwilly · « **Reply #4558 on:** 13 June 2015, 08:02:58 pm »

Gave it a good clean,first time since the Mugello,Nurberg trip two weeks ago,

Yesterday put a new chain and sprocket on,,fucked the original on a long motorway run at 90mph and forgot to oil it,,although it owed me nowt as it had done 20,000 miles.
While rear wheel was out I could give the hub,wheel a good degrease.

Also Nick Crisp called in for his long lost belongings,last seen being cut off by medics at the base of a hedge

There was a dormouse in his top pocket and four blackbirds eggs in the lower pocket and a 3 leaf clover inside

We observed my new rear Metzeler z8interact was showing very little wear considering the 3,400 miles I just did on it, loads of motorway miles and two sessions on the Nurberg forula one track,,well pleased with that

dazza · « **Reply #4559 on:** 13 June 2015, 08:07:43 pm »

Fitted new rear tyre and pads, then went for a scrub in ride.

Came across a little reminder to take those deer signs more seriously.

slimwilly · « **Reply #4560 on:** 13 June 2015, 09:27:29 pm »

Kin hell Dazza,, you should of strapped it on the rear seat and took it home,,

Could of organised a Foccer Venison roast

dazza · « **Reply #4561 on:** 13 June 2015, 09:47:28 pm »

Been there a little too long for my liking Slim. I positioned my hand guard to hide the exposed entrails...Eeeew

Dead Eye · « **Reply #4562 on:** 14 June 2015, 11:09:45 am »

Had some fun with some deer the other week - granted it was very late at night along a pitch black B road

Never seen them out before and then suddenly there were groups of 3-5 of them just wandering across the road...

Skippernick · « **Reply #4563 on:** 14 June 2015, 12:00:59 pm »

gave it to my stealers for its 24,000 mile major service, valve clearances, shims and new plugs. Misses didn't baulk at the 8 grand price tag for the tracer,

red98 · « **Reply #4564 on:** 14 June 2015, 08:12:36 pm »

Rode upto buckingham via A413, lap of the Miltonkeynesring and back via aylesbury and Princess Risborough for a quick piccie....3hrs well spent , a good cure for having to spend out on a new washing machine this morning

dazza · « **Reply #4565 on:** 14 June 2015, 09:36:04 pm »

Well, the Midden came round mine this afternoon and we had an awesome run down to Rye, no traffic but Clipped a rabbit on the way down, killed it outright but it didn't go to waste.

Met a real character down at Rye who talked non stop for over an hour and was an expert at everything.

He set up Middens suspension and showed me how to hang off the bike properly and get my knee down.
I've got to say, it was one of the most entertaining days I've ever had and me and Midden was crying with laughter
In all fairness, the man was very knowledgeable and we wasn't being ungrateful but, he just left himself open to the infamous Foccer pisstake.
I think he knew we was taking the piss but he took it very well........Well it's only fair isn't it.

We managed to escape for cod and chips and the man moved on to his next victim (who had short back and sides when we left them

Had an equally good ride on the way home, avoiding all the traffic and making the most of the twisties.

Got back to mine, cracked open a cider and Midden prepared our roadkill for the pot.

A good day.

Photos to follow, having trouble attaching them

dazza · « **Reply #4566 on:** 14 June 2015, 10:28:44 pm »

More pics.

noggythenog · « **Reply #4567 on:** 14 June 2015, 10:32:52 pm »

How's middens suspension now then?

What advice did he give the rabbit?

dazza · « **Reply #4568 on:** 14 June 2015, 11:11:23 pm »

Quote from: noggythenog on 14 June 2015, 10:32:52 pm

How's middens suspension now then?

What advice did he give the rabbit?

Fully compressed

And we daren't tell him about the rabbit

nickodemon · « **Reply #4569 on:** 14 June 2015, 11:48:29 pm »

This thread is turning into what did you do with your roadkill today

dazza · « **Reply #4570 on:** 15 June 2015, 12:08:41 am »

That's actually not a bad idea....Did I tell you about the coot and the squirrel.

noggythenog · « **Reply #4571 on:** 15 June 2015, 08:20:20 pm »

Went for a bimble through what is called locally as the "Gwaun valley", cutting through the centreof North Pembrokeshire, single track but worth a mooch, ended up at the Presseli Hills...only 40 miles, just a relaxed ride.

Anquetil · « **Reply #4572 on:** 16 June 2015, 02:46:58 pm »

130 miles round trip. Wrexham, Ruthin, St Asaph, Llanrwst, Conwy, Sychnant Pass, Llanfairfechan, (dinner at cafe), Colwyn Bay, St Asaph, Denbigh, Ruthin, Nant y Garth, home. Really warm and humid. Stopped at the Cayley, Rhos on Sea for a drink on the way home. First time I haven't seen a Go Safe van for a long time. Probably in the Bala area after the crash last Sunday.

esetest · « **Reply #4573 on:** 16 June 2015, 03:45:16 pm »

Rode to Clifton and back .

FzDrugus · « **Reply #4574 on:** 16 June 2015, 06:33:07 pm »

Co recovery and storage