Author Topic: What have you done with your bike today? (Read 239101 times)

The Doctor 46 · « **Reply #1400 on:** May 05, 2020, 16:31:45 »

Mate, I'm no expert and probably you are but, have you considered the possible needing different fuse ratings for each?

mr_diver · « **Reply #1401 on:** May 05, 2020, 21:00:54 »

They will both run usb power so marginal amps.

The wiring is rated at 10amp and fused for 6amp.

The Doctor 46 · « **Reply #1402 on:** May 05, 2020, 23:30:55 »

I guessed you knew more about it than me and, I've just read my post? I must have been drunk when I wrote that. My grammar was awful. To be honest, I'm usually watching TV and typing at the same time.

SuzukiSte · « **Reply #1403 on:** May 06, 2020, 14:31:24 »

Give it a good wash down and polish now spotless again.

TLPower · « **Reply #1404 on:** May 06, 2020, 19:31:22 »

Today I removed the front wheel and mudguard for cleaning purposes. In the process I managed to lose one of the "R" clips for the brake pad pins.

Rusty Nuts · « **Reply #1405 on:** May 06, 2020, 19:46:47 »

I assume the Power household was treated to the sounds of "Oh dear me, how unfortunate. Now where the heck did the little chap go"?

Found it yet? I'm betting it's stainless, too, so no magnet fishing.

Brockett · « **Reply #1406 on:** May 06, 2020, 19:47:41 »

I got the petrol strimmer going today. Man I love the smell of two strokes in the morning.

tallpaul · « **Reply #1407 on:** May 06, 2020, 20:24:32 »

Amazing, Rusty. When I read that paragraph about TLP's predicament I thought the same thing! Anglo Saxon will have been spoken, I'm sure.

TLPower · « **Reply #1408 on:** May 06, 2020, 20:29:48 »

@Rusty, still no sign of the blighter. They are not stainless and yes a magnet was utilised. It will no doubt show up when the new ones arrive, yes I did use the plural and yes they only come with the pins.

Sixteen and a half f*cking quid, the genuine radiator guard I bought was £15

TLPower · « **Reply #1409 on:** May 06, 2020, 20:32:30 »

Next door's feral kids were outside playing in their garden, they learnt a bit of new language this morning.

mr_diver · « **Reply #1410 on:** May 06, 2020, 20:55:54 »

Use the traditional way.
Just like how you'd find a bit of lego you were looking for.

Take your shoes and socks off and walk around a bit. Sure to find it in 10 seconds.

(Jen's suggestion by the way.)

mr_diver · « **Reply #1411 on:** May 06, 2020, 21:01:50 »

Yesterday the replacement shock arrived for the XJ600.

I decided to strip off the swing arm and give it a lick of paint around the mounting.

It was quite rusty and I ended up spraying the whole swing arm, caliper torque arm, mount and most of the rear sub frame. (After a coat of Crust)
Then reassembled and with a second hand rear caliper I bought to replace old one that's in quite a bad state. (The bike can fall apart for all I care, but I still want the brakes to work)

kwackboy · « **Reply #1412 on:** May 06, 2020, 21:40:27 »

Quote from: TLPower on May 06, 2020, 20:32:30

Next door's feral kids were outside playing in their garden, they learnt a bit of new language this morning.

TLPower · « **Reply #1413 on:** May 07, 2020, 16:24:43 »

Today's genius creation is a fully integrated hot beverage transportation system for use at the end of the apocalypse. I used the plastic packaging that a replacement car battery came in and then lovingly and skillfully upholstered it in gaffer tape.

Next up will be some Queen's Highway pegs.

Rusty Nuts · « **Reply #1414 on:** May 07, 2020, 16:29:42 »

Brockett · « **Reply #1415 on:** May 07, 2020, 16:40:12 »

Metal detector - that might work. Unless the clip is in your tool box.

TLPower · « **Reply #1416 on:** May 07, 2020, 20:06:38 »

I've just tried your tracking app Brockett, that didn't work either.

Brockett · « **Reply #1417 on:** May 07, 2020, 21:28:32 »

have you had Bucket and his nose on the job. Surely a few sniffs of the caliper and he'll soon find it.

mr_diver · « **Reply #1418 on:** May 07, 2020, 21:59:35 »

Fitted new rear shocks to the GSX1400.

Simple easy, no stress for a change.

tallpaul · « **Reply #1419 on:** May 07, 2020, 22:06:38 »

Had a Yorkshire battle cry moment and spent some money. Given that Mr Archer is so bloody difficult to get hold of, and the matter of my bike seat being very uncomfortable after even a short while, I've taken the plunge and thrown a load of cash at Touratech for some of their "Kahedo" made seats. May God have mercy on me, as my bank manager won't. At least I will have something comfy to sit on after getting my arse kicked for spending so much!