Author Topic: What did you do to your bike today? (Read 38682 times)

Bracechenko · « **Reply #25 on:** 31 October 2011, 02:25:58 pm »

- I've just fitted my Hotgrips and Oxford muffs to my FZS600 ready for when it goes properly cold.

- I also adjusted the chain and realised that it's pretty cacked (30,000+ now so not surprised)

- I also noticed that the front wheel bearings are shagged and it'll be unsafe to ride, a good bit of freeplay going on there....BOLLOX!!!

Haven't got the time to faff with replacing the bearings myself so booked into a garage for the weekend. Ah well

devilsyam · « **Reply #26 on:** 31 October 2011, 07:09:41 pm »

nowt went fishin

peejay · « **Reply #27 on:** 31 October 2011, 08:05:09 pm »

Plugged in the Optimate and adjusted the clock to GMT

theboydougie · « **Reply #28 on:** 31 October 2011, 08:32:21 pm »

Took her out for a blast along the mean streets of toryglen. Loaded the boot with baby food, nappies & wipes, then put her back in the garage & lubed the chain

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But she was in a thousand serviceable pieces this time last week

Fergwad · « **Reply #29 on:** 31 October 2011, 10:43:07 pm »

Changed oil and filter (yamalube - good stuff it seems!) pulled clutch apart to check springs and plates (all good) adjusted clutch at engine end, pulled off exhausts for a pre-winter clean, patch and spray (need stainless very soon), put back on with plenty of copper grease on the header bolts so they come off again next time! Cleaned rear calliper and checked pads for wear, adjusted, cleaned and lubed chain....then had a cuppa and went for a quick spin through Windsor great park!!

pitternator · « **Reply #30 on:** 01 November 2011, 07:05:57 am »

satday - worked all day so no biking ! - doh. was a bit miffed cos weather was nice.
sun- weather was damp initially , but brightened up. Took the speed triple out for a good blast , first ride for a couple of weeks. Spent most of ride mulling over the fact it was exactly 5 yrs since my big crash ( on same road) and whether or not I am gonna change the bike for something new ! Came home safe and sound though.Still completely undecided too ! But I have now done 11k miles on her since buying new 2 yrs ago...so I either pay big money to get the 12k service done ( £400+) or think of part exing ...I do fancy a change, but the sheer bonkersness of this bike still keeps me smiling . Every time I wap that throttle past 6k rpm she just wails man ! The stubby handling nature of the bike both rewards and frustrates at the same time.Maybe its the sort of character which while dont always make sense, is the reason we love a bike ????

Trossman · « **Reply #31 on:** 01 November 2011, 11:17:20 am »

After 4 months I finally completed my Fazer 1000 respray.

All that's left now is re-assembly, new braided hoses, chain + sprockets, Akra can etc etc etc

GringoRojo · « **Reply #32 on:** 01 November 2011, 12:29:24 pm »

took Tigger in for a 6000mile service and map update. got a street triple as a loaner to get me to/from work. fiesty little beast so it is. although not really able to test it out on the M8 other than blowing off a lotus elise round the cardonald bend.

pitternator · « **Reply #33 on:** 02 November 2011, 07:40:24 am »

hi gringo
would you be tempted to get a street triple then ? Is it comparable to ur 800?...or have you got the 800 for its off roady capability.
I ask cos tbh I fancy trying one of these bikes. If I could lower the suspension a bit on the 800 I reckon I would get one. It just feels quite tall for me, whereas the street is much lower.I really was taken with the handling of the 800, and I bet its good doing a tour too.Th estreets attraction i sit shandling and sheer fun factor, but the 800 ha sgot that potential off roading ability which I do find very appealing too.
cheers

GringoRojo · « **Reply #34 on:** 02 November 2011, 01:27:12 pm »

not as a sole bike, but would consider it as part of a stable if I ever got the opportunity. never been a knee down chin on tank rider. but it might be nice to have the option. power delivery was fun though -bit more urgent that the 800 but wasnt as manic as I'd expected. couldn't live with the cramped knees for long though, and I like long trips.
my tiggerXC is part chelsea tractor, part landy. ie I intend to green lane/forest trail with it but it'll be once in a blue moon. its having the option if the chance is there.
I love the smooooth torque curve which can feel flat coming from a more hightly tuned engine, but then you realise it can pull from low in any gear with no snatch whatsoever. the riding position is great for me too - I've got the seat on high and can't always flat foot both sides - but that's only a problem when your stopped

still getting used to it when filtering in heavy traffic due to the wide bars which exaggerate movements. not bad, just different, even to the renthal 758s I had on the Thou.

check out the tiger800 forum, there's plenty folks who have lowered their tigers - both versions. give it a look, Mick is the man making the bits.

paul.s · « **Reply #35 on:** 02 November 2011, 05:59:22 pm »

had a link pipe custom made incorparating the exup valve for my gen 2 thou so best of both worlds pulls like a train to the redline but no fluffynes below 6k.i bought an arrow can on ebay of a zx10 and a tatty std fazer can for the valve and a local genius fabbed me a link pipe

ZiggyCol · « **Reply #36 on:** 07 November 2011, 03:47:35 pm »

Over the weekend did a deep clean in preparation for winter:

-dismantled exhaust, removed rear wheel and rear suspension
- cleaned and greased all suspension parts
- stripped and greased exup
- removed, cleaned and greased brake calipers
- thorough degrease, clean and ACF50 application to engine etc.
- reassembled

Went for a blast to disperse copious smoke emanating from heated ACF50 !

Fazerider · « **Reply #37 on:** 07 November 2011, 07:08:33 pm »

Realised, whilst riding in to work this morning, that the bike became a teenager today.
Thirteen happy years and 136,000 miles together.

GringoRojo · « **Reply #38 on:** 10 November 2011, 11:16:14 pm »

that's good going. so its a keeper then?

Looney tune · « **Reply #39 on:** 11 November 2011, 12:06:07 am »

Popped my head in the garage to see if they were still there, yippee, they were.
Decided at lunch I would finaly wash my CCM ( not that it needed it ) and take some photo's so I can put up a proper for sale advert.
Started them up ( first press of the button ) and left running for a while.
Now I'm itching for a go.

Captain Haddock · « **Reply #40 on:** 11 November 2011, 12:04:11 pm »

Not raining, not too cold, afternoon off, Mrs. still at work, I feel a thrash coming on...
Foc global warming!

Robbie8666 · « **Reply #41 on:** 11 November 2011, 02:00:54 pm »

Had to bump start it as not ridden it for a week!!!

not fun at 630am!! but once it was running put it on side stand on full choke whilst I put my jacket lid & gloves on!! lol wonder what neighbours will say when I get home tonight!!!

Looney tune · « **Reply #42 on:** 13 November 2011, 07:31:49 am »

Quote from: Captain Haddock on 11 November 2011, 12:04:11 pm

Not raining, not too cold, afternoon off, Mrs. still at work, I feel a thrash coming on...
Foc global warming!

Sounds lik a lot of friction !!!!!!

Robbie8666 · « **Reply #43 on:** 16 November 2011, 12:10:46 am »

M27 Boring?? I love it can do it end to end in 19 minutes!! not boring then !!

GringoRojo · « **Reply #44 on:** 16 November 2011, 12:27:12 am »

fitted a new screen today

Digdug · « **Reply #45 on:** 16 November 2011, 01:03:54 am »

Picked up the pieces of its front mudguard off the road as a result of some stupid cager not being able to park (and no they didn't leave their details)

dolau · « **Reply #46 on:** 17 November 2011, 03:31:07 am »

Rode mine today... it is absolutely minging with mud and spray but that is a job for the weekend

bigralphie · « **Reply #47 on:** 18 November 2011, 06:22:31 pm »

just gazed at it,and gazed and gazed,and gazed

Skippernick · « **Reply #48 on:** 18 November 2011, 07:06:19 pm »

fuck me big gralphie that is gorgeous, now i want one.

Aegis Bearing Mel · « **Reply #49 on:** 18 November 2011, 09:36:54 pm »

Dunno how to tell you this Dave, but that frame looks a bit rusty to me.