Author Topic: What have you done with your bike today? (Read 323711 times)

The Doctor 46 · « **Reply #4420 on:** May 03, 2025, 12:45:15 »

Asmith61. So, their loss, now you can brand it however you like. For example.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/326264947845?_skw=cobra+exhaust+sticker&itmmeta=01JTAZ2NCKRRGNVJVPMP12ZD89&hash=item4bf6e80485:g:GdcAAOSw7Xtm6BC1&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA0FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1djtEMQ03E18Uar1dKg%2FeE12ypraPA8zlNBaMpn271dCT51FF0sPxzSGOZWh8sjsGhQWjN6Z4kQKREiK0TPv4889ml32hQrADdEQ431smY42Kin35%2FZjtMfAwiFRTWZIAp9vsiXIQmlQj0nbBut0HGY7tO3%2FdLQLgnYW%2BpgkPVDcFSJ5KYYYey3qqHsaQCArBf%2FIr964U8iWP4l%2Ft6BjmlUtkhSasad7%2BCwmaxAZbi2F0q7Qe2NS2Rq12wQRN1SoNM%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7rWit_SZQ

Asmith61 · « **Reply #4421 on:** May 03, 2025, 17:15:28 »

The Doctor 46 you may be on to something there not a bad idea

2112 · « **Reply #4422 on:** May 03, 2025, 18:10:53 »

I had a cracking run out on the tranny today. Down to Barnard Castle, up to the Tan Hill Inn (heaving, so we left), down to Kirkby Stephen for lunch, even further down to Kirkby Lonsdale & Devils Bridge for a cuppa. From here we had a run up to Kendal & then back over Hartside Pass, Alston, Hexham & home! Over 250 miles on some belting roads and it stayed dry - a great day out.

Asmith61 · « **Reply #4423 on:** May 03, 2025, 18:51:01 »

Sounded like a real cracking day. a real good run around and some fantastic places visited/ rode through not jealous at all

2112 · « **Reply #4424 on:** May 04, 2025, 08:30:50 »

Cheers, we had so much fun and not a single photgraph was taken. I did however have a 20 mile run on my mates KTM1290 Adventure, crikey that thing is FAST!!! I must never ever buy one as I found it far too easy to use all the power everywhere. Not good for the licence, not one bit... My mate was quite surprised at how sprightly the tranny was and how well it handled - and how much room there was on it. It's more accomodating than the 1290! He's got some handlebar risers ordered to improve the ergo's a bit.

Asmith61 · « **Reply #4425 on:** May 05, 2025, 17:00:44 »

I fitted the Cobra exhaust today. I took a few hours

I am disappointed with the overall fit. It stated that the cobra exhaust would be a direct fit to OEM. Don’t get me wrong the welding is first Class but when fitting not a lot of things lined up. I will ring them tomorrow to see what they say. I will add pictures especially the ones where the fixing bracket does not line up.

2112 · « **Reply #4426 on:** May 05, 2025, 17:26:15 »

They look superb on the bike

It's a bit of a bugger the bracket doesn't line up very well but it looks like it could be an easy enough fix. However, why should you ? It'll be interesting to see what they say tomorrow.

2112 · « **Reply #4427 on:** May 05, 2025, 17:28:05 »

P.S. I bet they are a LOT lighter than the stock exhaust ?

Asmith61 · « **Reply #4428 on:** May 05, 2025, 19:06:15 »

2112 yes it is a easy fix but has you say why should you !!

To get the bracket to fit, the pipe was about 12mm away from sealing to the front pipe. And yes the stock exhaust was so heavy with the Cat etc

It is so loud I did not fit the DB killers but might have to

I also did ride round the block and OMG it has made so much difference it goes like hell

My wife was in the garage when I first started it and blimey it was loud and there were Flames out of the end cans.
I will see what they have to say tomorrow 🤔 I can soon knock something up so I can at least use it.

Asmith61 · « **Reply #4429 on:** May 05, 2025, 19:16:13 »

Pictures of the flames hopefully

2112 · « **Reply #4430 on:** May 06, 2025, 09:32:26 »

Wow, you've got a mobile BBQ

Rusty Nuts · « **Reply #4431 on:** May 06, 2025, 09:48:23 »

Just do what Brockett's mate did to the Ariel. Bolt the exhaust to the swinging arm and you've got yourself a righteous badass rigid Harley.

Brockett · « **Reply #4432 on:** May 06, 2025, 12:16:03 »

He was not a mate. I've never had a mate that stupid. However all of my mates say they know one.

Asmith61 · « **Reply #4433 on:** May 07, 2025, 21:04:00 »

Well I emailed Cobra yesterday regarding the Bracket not fitting properly.
This was there Reply see picture.

Asmith61 · « **Reply #4434 on:** May 07, 2025, 21:36:01 »

I didn’t meant to sent it yet I hadn’t finished

After work I started to take the exhaust off to send it back to Cobra.
But then I noticed that the original front pipe has a movable collet ( I did not notice this when I fitted it the other day ) I managed move the pipe backwards so that the rear bracket is almost lined up, and the collet moved up as well so hopefully it will be OK 🤞 my wife done her best to help me get the bracket lined up enough to get the bolt in and started, so I have left it for tonight and I will get a mate round after work tomorrow to at help me getting the bolt started at least 🤞
This is how close I have the Bracket fitting.

2112 · « **Reply #4435 on:** May 07, 2025, 22:12:12 »

Nearly there! Be carful when you nip it up, that bolt is showing a bit of stress. You really don't want to snap a bolt...

Fair play to Cobra, that is cracking customer service and no mistake.

Asmith61 · « **Reply #4436 on:** May 08, 2025, 21:40:03 »

With help from my motorcycle mechanic friend. Got the exhaust all sorted and fitted nicely now, while I was doing it I also fitted the DB killers as it was just to dam loud

just been for a 2 hour test ride

While I was out I took a couple of pictures, while at this church I heard a rumble in the Sky and this came right above me so I took a video on my phone. And these are the stills. It was 20.25 so the sun was going down and made both the plane and the church a nice red tinch
The bike sounds so nice now and it has made such a difference

All I need to do now is sort out a better rear suspension I have it set to soft and I feel every bump. The suspension is Showa so I would have thought it would have been good ?

2112 · « **Reply #4437 on:** May 08, 2025, 22:58:13 »

The bike looks great and as good as it sounds with the new pipes, I bet you wish it sounded as good as the Lancaster ! Great pics, as ever, and I'm so pleased you've got the exhaust fitted OK

For what it's worth, Showa shocks are usually very good. BUT, they are often built to the manufacturer's specification (which can often be quite crap, my 750 Transalp as an example...). Have a chat with a supension specialist (I heartily recommend K-Tech from personal experience), the answer to a comfortable ride may not be that far away?

Asmith61 · « **Reply #4438 on:** May 09, 2025, 11:30:41 »

Thank you 2112 Yes Iam glad the Exhaust is finally fitted nicely :thumb:in
And yes I do wish it sounded like a Lancaster I was so lucky there I know it was not a brilliant video or pictures but I had to be quick :😂
And I will have a look at K-Tech and get a price thank you 👍

Asmith61 · « **Reply #4439 on:** May 09, 2025, 22:15:26 »

When I bought the Sportster it came with a Kemi Moto Rack fitted, I also got the original bodywork with the bike.
I have never used it or really liked it so I took it off tonight, and refitted the original bodywork, I think it looks a lot better with the rack removed.