28-07-14, 11:07 PM
Well this thread has certainly proved to be entertaining. :rollin.
Wonder what response I will get when I ask about changing the front sprocket. Only joking I will have a decent manual by then
Paul you mentioned the Haynes Manual, spannering for numpties, I would rather spend the money and get the proper Yamaha workshop manual. Having never met me you did imply that I would to you not be the type of person who could drill the head of a bolt, to me that was you making it personal.
I was annoyed that Marriotts when they were fitting the new pads did not remove and service the callipers or at least advise me that it would be best done as the bike was an unknown quanity to me. Concerning applying pressure between the piston and the discs I would have thought it would have been next to nothing, surely all they would have done was release the bleed screw and eased the piston back. Now that I have plenty of time on my hands I will be doing a lot of servicing and basic maintainence myself.
Just on torque setttings again on large marine engines more often than not when tightening or removing say Bottom end bolts Main bearing bolts or Cylinder heads. The method used is that a hydraulic jack would be attached after placing a collar over the nut and stud.Then hydraulic pressure applied and the stud is stretched and the securing nut can then be undone using a small Tommy bar. To ensure the accuracy of the pressure gauge it should be tested on a dead weight tester.
Nothing to do with bikes I know but someone may find that interesting.
Wonder what response I will get when I ask about changing the front sprocket. Only joking I will have a decent manual by then
Paul you mentioned the Haynes Manual, spannering for numpties, I would rather spend the money and get the proper Yamaha workshop manual. Having never met me you did imply that I would to you not be the type of person who could drill the head of a bolt, to me that was you making it personal.
I was annoyed that Marriotts when they were fitting the new pads did not remove and service the callipers or at least advise me that it would be best done as the bike was an unknown quanity to me. Concerning applying pressure between the piston and the discs I would have thought it would have been next to nothing, surely all they would have done was release the bleed screw and eased the piston back. Now that I have plenty of time on my hands I will be doing a lot of servicing and basic maintainence myself.
Just on torque setttings again on large marine engines more often than not when tightening or removing say Bottom end bolts Main bearing bolts or Cylinder heads. The method used is that a hydraulic jack would be attached after placing a collar over the nut and stud.Then hydraulic pressure applied and the stud is stretched and the securing nut can then be undone using a small Tommy bar. To ensure the accuracy of the pressure gauge it should be tested on a dead weight tester.
Nothing to do with bikes I know but someone may find that interesting.
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