Author Topic: What have you done with your bike today? (Read 241371 times)

mr_diver · « **Reply #1020 on:** July 16, 2019, 12:52:13 »

That's great.

If they're all her's we won't sell any of them.

Fritz · « **Reply #1021 on:** July 16, 2019, 15:20:52 »

Taken a box (a light one) into garage and looked at the lovely machine languishing there

One week exactly after hernia operation and though I feel damn good I KNOW I won't be swinging a leg over the Wee for a little bit yet... no way I would a risk a 'dab' never mind lifting the effin thing onto the center-stand (does it really have to be that hard?).

All good things to those that wait

Maybe next week I can try taking some bits from box and putting on bike at least

Brockett · « **Reply #1022 on:** July 16, 2019, 16:00:25 »

Follow medical advice and don't rush it. One rash move could set you back. But best wishes for a speedy and full recovery.

Brockett · « **Reply #1023 on:** July 16, 2019, 19:10:26 »

No riding today, my back is not happy the ironing board comfort of the SV's seat and the lowish bars. I think I'll look into higher bars. May be possible if I can get longer clutch cable and lengthen the wiring.

TLPower · « **Reply #1024 on:** July 16, 2019, 19:36:33 »

Strom clutch cable?

Brockett · « **Reply #1025 on:** July 16, 2019, 20:19:47 »

Good starting point

I would like to add to wiring without butchery so it can be returned to original. When I get home I will pull it apart and see what can be done.

SuzukiSte · « **Reply #1026 on:** July 16, 2019, 21:43:54 »

Hello Dave you can go up 20mm max before you have to start making cables longer SW-Motech do the risers was looking into this my self and found these.
https://sw-motech.com/cgi-bin/cosmoshop/lshop.cgi
https://sw-motech.com/en/products/ergonomics/handlebar/bar+riser/4052572041031.htm
15mm looks the best to keep stock cables ect.

Brockett · « **Reply #1027 on:** July 17, 2019, 22:46:00 »

I am thinking 90 to 100mm

SuzukiSte · « **Reply #1028 on:** July 18, 2019, 09:49:24 »

If you go that high the rake will be way out and will upset the cornering.

Mr Nick · « **Reply #1029 on:** July 18, 2019, 23:02:00 »

Is this what you are after Dave?

Brockett · « **Reply #1030 on:** July 18, 2019, 23:45:18 »

Brockett · « **Reply #1031 on:** July 19, 2019, 18:08:57 »

Yesterday I received my box of toys from Tec Bike Parts.
Today on the T120: I fitted the dual rate fork springs and the pre-load / height adjusters and then the new rear suspension units. Then I started on the exhaust and it all stripped out quite well until it came to removing the "cat". To get it out I have to loosen the top left frame rail bolt and remove the two lower bolts and this allows the frame to inched apart enough to drop the "cat" out. Ahhhh! but then there's the engine mounting bolt which turns out to not have a hex head nor is it a big old Allan bolt. No its a "Torx"

and bigger than any I have. Job stopped until I can get one. Oh! yes and it's a T55 which I have been told is not very or even slightly common.

No photos until the job is finished.

mr_diver · « **Reply #1032 on:** July 20, 2019, 14:28:20 »

Just fitted an ebay bargain.
CBF1000 screen (MRA Vario 06-10)
Had a Palmer screen mount for a few years, but still got some buffeting with stock screen + mount. Givi tinted screen the bike came with was way too big with the mount and I never got on with it being tinted.
The ebay screen came with an old style palmer mount, used the cross bar to mount my GPS above the clocks.
Test ride later.
(Yes I put the V-Strom.co.uk sticker on)

Asmith61 · « **Reply #1033 on:** July 20, 2019, 19:59:57 »

Nice

Brockett · « **Reply #1034 on:** July 20, 2019, 20:15:45 »

T120: I finished installing the Tec Bike toys this afternoon after I bought a T55 Torx tool in a local shop.

new rear shocks, new fork springs and adjusters and a two into one exhaust system. The latter to save weight and not for the making of more noise, although it does make a different noise and it really does have a bit more punch.

The new front springs have eliminated the T120's habit of diving for cover under braking and feel a bit less harsh over the A120's much neglected road lumps. The rear units feel a bit hard but they warn that they need some bedding in miles after which the springs soften a little.
It looks a bit bare on the left hand side now the silencer has gone.
And this is how it looks:-

2112 · « **Reply #1035 on:** July 21, 2019, 10:56:32 »

Very nice. You'll notice the pipes will progressively turn a lovely bronze colour as the heat gets to them

mr_diver · « **Reply #1036 on:** July 21, 2019, 21:27:16 »

Another busy afternoon in the garage with the Varadero.
Pannier frames, topbox rack and engine bars off to wire brush and paint.

Then set about stripping off the swing arm and greasing the bearing and linkages.

Everything was OK, but quite manky. Did need doing.

All back together in time for tea.

Tomorrow - cleaning and painting.

2112 · « **Reply #1037 on:** July 22, 2019, 00:05:31 »

Cracking reg no

mr_diver · « **Reply #1038 on:** July 22, 2019, 06:58:54 »

You know what it means then?

Somthing not quite nice in Afrikaans.

https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Doos

The previous owner let it go with the bike, I was told what it meant and kept it.

NTBooth · « **Reply #1039 on:** July 23, 2019, 17:37:48 »

Forced into traitors corner...Here I am!
Still getting used to it as its very different from a strom.