What did you do with whatever else you've got?

[robbo]

Been there, got the vice :lol :lol :thumbup :thumbup

[ogri48]

:thumbup :thumbup :thumbup :thumbup

[unfazed]

With my usual precision and enviable builders 'fingers like pigs tits', I delicately 'fine tuned' my xjr shim bucket retaining tool with a vice, foccing grut big hammer and file, so I could see how the land lies with regards to fitted shim sizes, afore I check the clearances. . S'all good

What was wrong with them that you had to  "fine tune" them?

[steve 10562cc]

[quote author=ogri48 link=topic=11414.msg309001#msg309001 date=1580756450]
With my usual precision and enviable builders 'fingers like pigs tits', I delicately 'fine tuned' my xjr shim bucket retaining tool with a vice, foccing grut big hammer and file, so I could see how the land lies with regards to fitted shim sizes, afore I check the clearances. . S'all good

What was wrong with them that you had to  "fine tune" them?
[/quote]Theres nothing that can't do with fine tuning with a 7lb sledge hammer, well  not in the building game so we tend to follow that rule with anything else, ain't that right ogri

[ogri48]

lol thats bang on steve. unfazed they weren't doing their job holding the bucket down. justed needed the tangs taking out a bit and flatting on the bottom (id bought them secomd hand)

[unfazed]

:thumbup

[robbo]

Just back from this years Dragon Rally. This year I decided, quite fortunately, to not bother camping and just collect the attendance badge, and stay in, and explore,  Betwys y Coed, having ridden up the high street loads of times but never stopped there. A good ride up yesterday, and glad I'd left the tent at home as the access to the site was iffy, God knows what it was like this morning after a nights torrential rain. Woke up in the B&B this morning after a few pleasant local Welsh pints the previous evening. The tv news reporter remarked on the recorded 86mph winds at Capel Curig, about 8 miles up the road from where I was staying. When I set off for home I must admit I was a tad apprehensive, but the biggest challenge was getting out of Betwys,  as the A5  town bridge was about axle deep in water. A few abandoned cars in the flooded area created a somewhat slalom course, but keeping the revs up and a little clutch slip saw me through. Riding up hill on my way eastwards was like riding on a river, which on two occasions completely swept my feet off the pegs. Fortunately the wind was nowhere near what was forecast, and other than dodging the odd fallen tree, I was soon heading south. Not a lot of traffic until Swindon and the M4, so quite an exciting if different trip on the old Triumph, which never missed a beat.

[coffee]

No fair weather rider you ay? :thumbup :thumbup  Fair play to you,I wouldn't want to know about that in the winter,never seen the attraction with the Dragon and Elephant rallies,I suppose you've got to experience them.

[robbo]

No fair weather rider you ay? :thumbup :thumbup  Fair play to you,I wouldn't want to know about that in the winter,never seen the attraction with the Dragon and Elephant rallies,I suppose you've got to experience them.

I get it. Why the hell would you want to camp in a muddy field in February somewhere in Snowdonia. I've always viewed the Dragon as a poor mans Elephant, which I'd planned to do with my best pal, who unfortunately passed away before we could get to do it. The Dragon is always around this past weekend which is historically the worst weather period in the Snowdonia area.
For me, I think it's just become a personal challenge, as it's far easier to be tucked up indoors rather than splashing round the countryside in the middle of winter on a motorbike. Next year will be the 60th year of this rally, so will no doubt be my last, providing I've still got a bike that I'm not too precious about. Needless to say, the Fazer won't be going. :lol

[robbo]

The weather forecast really let me down today. Showers were expected in most southern areas as from 2pm, so met up with Flooky at Bury Hill, the plan, a whizz to Loomies. After a hot drink we were off, accompanied by rain at around 10:30. It was proper rain all the way there, but was determined not to be put off. There were 4 or 5 other hardy souls already chowing down when we got there. After brunch we had a nose round the new, to me, shop out the back, which resulted in a Loomies hoodie being crammed in the tank bag.
The rain was in for the duration now, so after a visor clean it was back on the bikes to splash our way back home. By the time we got to Petworth on the 272, it become obvious I'd made a schoolboy error, and had forgotten to zip up my trouser pockets, so all the laminate fabric in the world  is going to fail in such circumstances. The last 50 miles or so was a tad miserable to say the least, but nothing that a hot shower and a cuppa couldn't fix. There will be a dry day soon, hopefully, maybe.

[Dynspud]

Loving the optimism Robbo and REALLY hope you're right. 
Getting a bit stir crazy  :faz un

[fazersharp]

robbo --- perhaps you and I could become friends ---- we would get out about once every 10 years  :lol :faz un

[robbo]

The last 3 outings have all been in the rain, about 1200 miles worth. At least my wet weather skills should be on point. :lol

[bludclot]

I fitted my newly painted spare tank and plastics to my little wet weather bike. It's also had it's 16k major service, new cam chain tensioner and chain and sprockets - running very sweetly indeed now. Starting to look and feel like one of my bikes:

[ogri48]

last of the true cbr600 allrounders. nice mate

[ogri48]

sorted the xjr. removed ais, checked valve clearance (seven out at 36k),cleaned and re assemble, fitted nice clean set of stock downpipes, balanced carbs, fitted safeglo led bulb (the new uns have the fan at the front  )

[ogri48]

[ogri48]

[red98]

been and bought myself another project......but what is it  ?

[robbo]

X7?