Author Topic: What have you done with your bike today? (Read 239118 times)

Brockett · « **Reply #700 on:** September 10, 2018, 21:22:51 »

Yes.

TLPower · « **Reply #701 on:** September 11, 2018, 05:23:16 »

The SV with the crimson wheels?

SuzukiSte · « **Reply #702 on:** September 12, 2018, 20:52:51 »

Brockett · « **Reply #703 on:** September 12, 2018, 23:05:56 »

Slight change of plans when I saw something in the corner of a bike shop. A winter project. Something to tinker with. A Suzuki, a V twin and doubtless another money pit. Pictures to follow.

Rusty Nuts · « **Reply #704 on:** September 13, 2018, 05:28:52 »

Brockett, you are incorrigible.

Brockett · « **Reply #705 on:** September 13, 2018, 18:53:19 »

Went to see the new baby and here it is: - new boots being fitted later today. Can't take it home yet .... needs more space for a crib.

After the visit me and Pep went to Lowestoft for fish 'n' chips. A warm calm day that was just right for bimble around on the bike.

Rusty Nuts · « **Reply #706 on:** September 13, 2018, 18:55:43 »

Looks in good nick, haven't seen one of them in years.

Brockett · « **Reply #707 on:** September 13, 2018, 19:06:09 »

I had one in 1995 and sold it when my GP mistakenly diagnosed my 'frozen shoulder' as chronic arthritis. Six months later, when I had sold the bike and my sail boat, a specialist administered two hydrocortisone injections and I was ready to bowl for England.

The bike had been given to me by my pal Peter who was dying and insisting that I should give my XBR500 to his other pal Keith and in exchange I could have the VX800.

tallpaul · « **Reply #708 on:** September 13, 2018, 19:31:02 »

Ooh, very nice Brockett. 800cc, shaft drive and vee twin. Why can't Suzuki start putting that engine and drive train in a Strom? If only...

Graham62 · « **Reply #709 on:** September 13, 2018, 20:52:33 »

I like the looks of that Brockett.

StromGeeza · « **Reply #710 on:** September 15, 2018, 21:00:52 »

Quote from: S2Rgar on August 13, 2017, 21:34:34

Bugger !!! .... you are quite correct That's what I get for posting on an empty head.

Can a mod delete it please ?

Maybe it should remain as a lesson to us all....

StromGeeza · « **Reply #711 on:** September 15, 2018, 21:03:13 »

Fitted a new battery, as the old one failed with no warning.
Actually it had warned me, and I did not heed the warning....

Mr Nick · « **Reply #712 on:** September 16, 2018, 19:03:05 »

I re-located the original bars for the TS185 a couple of weeks ago: they were a bit bent, so I had a mate with a forge straighten them before they went for a thin powdercoating.

I picked them up on Monday and replaced the aftermarket bars I've been using up to now.

That's the last non-original part fixed as far as I remember.

Oh, and the original fuel cap split when I filled up just after the MOT so new one went on as well.

wurzel · « **Reply #713 on:** September 16, 2018, 19:11:39 »

Nice mr Nick

Brockett · « **Reply #714 on:** September 19, 2018, 19:12:17 »

I will relay this although I got the idea from Stuart Fillingham on "Youtube".
The cover on the end can of the SV had a scratch across the top. The problem with brushed ally and stainless is that while the scratch looks awful, removing it with polish leaves a shiny patch which looks worse. I used a course heavy duty scotch cloth by swiping in one direction only. ( NOT back and forth NOR in circles) This action distributes the scratches to re-establish the "brushed finish" without leaving a 'step'. The scratch has now gone. Sorry now I did not take before and after photos. In truth I didn't think it would work so well. Anyhow I think it's worth having a look at Stuart's channel even though he is has Triumphs.

Fat Rat · « **Reply #715 on:** September 21, 2018, 14:51:31 »

A breezy ride down to Bridgend to have shiny new spoked wheels fitted under warranty. I got them to throw on some new tyres while they were there.

mr_diver · « **Reply #716 on:** September 21, 2018, 16:12:02 »

what you go for?

Conti Trail Attack 2 were popular

Brockett · « **Reply #717 on:** September 21, 2018, 20:23:26 »

ere! guess what? Shushhhhhhh. keep it quiet. A third bike has joined the Brockett club. Yes, yes I know what you'll all say but well I've done it and that's all there is.

tallpaul · « **Reply #718 on:** September 21, 2018, 20:51:49 »

Very nice Brockett. If you have an itch, it must be scratched.

SimStrom · « **Reply #719 on:** September 21, 2018, 22:06:47 »

Very nice, very nice indeed