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Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - fazersharp - 24-07-19
(24-07-19, 12:33 AM)coffee link Wrote: yeah,or at least design it in a way you don't have to hope it doesn't move while you're getting the wheel in without three hands. :lolI used a few pieces of thin wood to lift the wheel up to the exact height and just rolled the wheel into place. Still fiddly though. I wonder if that is why some people have found their spindle put in the wrong way around because that would make it a lot easier going through the bracket.
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - dazza - 24-07-19
Took the old girl out for its MOT ...... A new set of rear indicators and a legal size plate later, she passed with flying colours.
Rode it down there in shorts and T shirt which is something I never do and although I felt very vulnerable, in this heat it felt fantastic and very liberating. 8)
So, from now on.......Real bikers wear shorts and T shirts.
:b Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - vinnyb - 24-07-19
(24-07-19, 06:54 PM)dazza link Wrote: Took the old girl out for its MOT ...... A new set of rear indicators and a legal size plate later, she passed with flying colours.
Rode it down there in shorts and T shirt which is something I never do and although I felt very vulnerable, in this heat it felt fantastic and very liberating. 8)
So, from now on.......Real bikers wear shorts and T shirts.
Light the blue touch paper and retire to a safe distance. :lol
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - agricola - 24-07-19
Up on the lift, and checked every fastener, chain, tyres, liquids, then to the filling station for some of JETS finest, Donington Park tomorrow evening for some track action
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - coffee - 25-07-19
(24-07-19, 09:34 PM)agricola link Wrote: Up on the lift, and checked every fastener, chain, tyres, liquids, then to the filling station for some of JETS finest, Donington Park tomorrow evening for some track action
Pictures if possible. :thumbup
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - agricola - 26-07-19
(25-07-19, 12:36 AM)coffee link Wrote: [quote author=agricola link=topic=6412.msg300886#msg300886 date=1564000447]
Up on the lift, and checked every fastener, chain, tyres, liquids, then to the filling station for some of JETS finest, Donington Park tomorrow evening for some track action
Pictures if possible. :thumbup
[/quote]
Does this work?
https://youtu.be/LVrLPIoL_Nc
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - slappy - 26-07-19
(26-07-19, 07:04 PM)agricola link Wrote: [quote author=coffee link=topic=6412.msg300894#msg300894 date=1564011411]
[quote author=agricola link=topic=6412.msg300886#msg300886 date=1564000447]
Up on the lift, and checked every fastener, chain, tyres, liquids, then to the filling station for some of JETS finest, Donington Park tomorrow evening for some track action
Pictures if possible. :thumbup
[/quote]
Does this work?
https://youtu.be/LVrLPIoL_Nc
[/quote]
Yes, looking and sounding good :thumbup
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - agricola - 26-07-19
Just need a way to clean the inside of my leathers now, absolutlely soaked in sweat. Anyone any cleaning tips?
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - Dudeofrude - 26-07-19
(26-07-19, 10:32 PM)agricola link Wrote: Just need a way to clean the inside of my leathers now, absolutlely soaked in sweat. Anyone any cleaning tips?I just turn mine inside out then soak spray them with fabreeze... not perfect but does the job. I looked into dry cleaning once but it was about £50 ??
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - Grahamm - 27-07-19
(26-07-19, 10:32 PM)agricola link Wrote: Just need a way to clean the inside of my leathers now, absolutlely soaked in sweat. Anyone any cleaning tips?
If they're that manky, your best bet is a specialist leather cleaning service.
You can do it yourself eg with saddle soap and then a conditioner, but they should have good quality cleaning products.
Whatever you do, don't use washing up liquid or regular detergents as they'll just strip out the natural oils in the leather. Similarly, never dry them on a radiator or near direct heat as that will cause the surface to crack and destroy the waterproofing
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - darrsi - 27-07-19
I know it's risky, but if it's simply too damn hot, then.......
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - coffee - 27-07-19
Brilliant!! to old to give a shit.
mokin
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - fazersharp - 27-07-19
(27-07-19, 12:05 PM)coffee link Wrote: Brilliant!! to old to give a shit.Correction - he clearly cares very much about his safety with his helmet and goggles :lol
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - ogri48 - 27-07-19
a while back I bought a new set of 016s, and promptly fitted the front, along with a triumph 90 degree valve. Then just as I was about to fit the rear, I hadta go to manchester, about a 500 mile round trip, mostly motorways so I left the old rear on. then I had to go to Newcastle. Again didn't want to square me new bridgestone so I left the old one on. another 500 mile round trip and I thought 'better get that new rear on'. that was about a month ago, done a few miles since and it will want mot'ing soon so I thought' right, I REALLY better change that tyre' :lol
Wanted to use the opportunity to fit an angled valve too. and check the rear pads, and tidy it all up....
Anyhoo, I cut the old tyre in half just before I removed it, partly to make it easier to get the bead in the middle of the well when levering it off, and partly to see just how thin they get when you dick around and dont change them when you should. the answer is very... :lol disc rotor screws were a bit of a bitch to say the least.
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - ogri48 - 27-07-19
so. fitted the valve and the new tyre, then took the rear caliper off. it was pretty shitty, and the pads had 1mm left! only the second time I can remember having to change a set of rears, I guess nowadays I use the back brake as well as the front :o :o
cleaned up the rusty disc rotor bolts and caliper/torque arm bolts then heat/oil blacked them to stop it happening again. Used the 20/50 mineral oil I put in the harley coz it smells nice when its burning...
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - ogri48 - 27-07-19
paint was peeling on the disc rotor but they are stainless, so wire brushed it all up and bolted it back together with me newly treated screws. looked 'andsome, especially with the angled valve. shoulda done that three years ago...
cleaned up everything else ready for assembly. new EBCs were a lot thicker than the old uns :eek
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - ogri48 - 27-07-19
wheel back in an caliper assembled and fitted with treated bolts. looks a helluva lot better. Degreased around the sprocket before cleaning her up completely. For 44k and fifteen years shes wearing well. I foccing love this bike...
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - agricola - 27-07-19
(26-07-19, 11:18 PM)Dudeofrude link Wrote: [quote author=agricola link=topic=6412.msg300972#msg300972 date=1564176750]I just turn mine inside out then soak spray them with fabreeze... not perfect but does the job. I looked into dry cleaning once but it was about £50 ??
Just need a way to clean the inside of my leathers now, absolutlely soaked in sweat. Anyone any cleaning tips?
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The problem is that the labels say it cant be cleaned in any way. So, ive wiped all around the lining and the inside of the leather with a damp cloth and a drop of fabreze in it, same with the boots and gloves, let hem dry, then gave the insides a waft of antiperspirant/deoderant spray. Smells ok now. Ill saddle soap the outer tomorrow.
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - fazersharp - 27-07-19
If I go out and get a bit hot I hang them outside under cover and let the air circulate up the trouser legs. But I have the luxury of choosing when I ride which along with choosing dry weather also includes choosing not too hot weather either. If I did not have that luxury I would have shitty leathers that I did not care for and some others that I woulkd
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - coffee - 28-07-19
(27-07-19, 04:43 PM)ogri48 link Wrote: wheel back in an caliper assembled and fitted with treated bolts. looks a helluva lot better. Degreased around the sprocket before cleaning her up completely. For 44k and fifteen years shes wearing well. I foccing love this bike...
You can tell,and a cracking job,looks a treat. :thumbup