Author Topic: What have you done today (Read 39545 times)

The Doctor 46 · « **Reply #840 on:** April 02, 2025, 19:09:47 »

Thank you again Rixington43, I'm going to order them now and if just a clean and re grease is all that is required then I'll keep them until they are needed. Nothing lasts forever.

Rixington43 · « **Reply #841 on:** April 02, 2025, 19:25:52 »

No worries Doc, happy hunting.
If you don't have one already then I'd recommend adding this to your garage.
Makes the job much easier;
https://gbmotorcycleproducts.com/Suzuki-DL1000-v-strom-2002-2014-steering-stem-nut-socket/

Rixington43 · « **Reply #842 on:** April 02, 2025, 20:20:24 »

For reference, this was the state of mine at 31k.
Top was as smooth as a babies bottom, bottom on the other hand was considerably rougher than the bench of a careless welder 🤣.
I reckon it took half a day to do the switch out from start to finish having never done the job before. Our ratio is about 2 brews per hour as well 😜.

porter · « **Reply #843 on:** April 02, 2025, 23:05:11 »

On my 2014 model I'm still in the original head bearings at 46k miles. I clean and grease every few years.
Also in my opinion there's no need to replace the rocker cover gaskets and washers at 15k, I've had mine off twice now and till on the original 's and will go one more time before replacement.
I've taken to replacing the centre cylinder spark plugs every valve check as there a pig to get to do while I'm in there I might as well but the side plugs I replace every other check as if the bikes runs funny I can change them in minutes.
I think you should looking for another mechanic Doc!

Barbel Mick · « **Reply #844 on:** April 03, 2025, 11:37:20 »

Doc if it's not too late & you've already ordered them then I've had this information on record for a while now.

Steering head (DL650 & DL1000 all years):

Size: 30x55x17mm - 2 needed
Suzuki #: 09267-30010
Common #: None

Seal #: 51644-12C00 - 2 needed

The OEM steering ball bearings may be replaced by tapered roller bearings no. 32006 (2 pcs.), if you wish to go this way.

You will pay a bit more than Rixingtons suggestion if you go with a 'named' make like KOYO, SKF or Timken but they will last.

2112 · « **Reply #845 on:** April 03, 2025, 13:51:14 »

My new internal sun visor arrived for my HJC 90s helmet. It took longer to unpack than it did to fit! An absolute doddle to remove & install, simply pull it out of the retaining clip at each end then click it back in place - simples

2112 · « **Reply #846 on:** April 04, 2025, 15:39:34 »

As it was such a nice day (for early April and Northumberland) the Mrs decided we needed to go to Alnwick Gardens (https://www.alnwickgarden.com/). It's been a while since we've been so it was a great idea. We had a nice potter around the gardens and they have changed a lot since our last visit. Loads of new water features, extra paths and it's just a nice, relaxing place to visit at any time of the year. The added bonus this time was we saw Lady Jane Percy, the Duchess of Northumberland who was the driving force behind the gardens redevelopment. It was nice to see her taking an active role and still keeping an eye on things.

Upt North · « **Reply #847 on:** April 04, 2025, 16:55:57 »

Alnwick Gardens, Got to love it.
As for er ladyship, she was probably after a piece of rough. She could have saved some time and just visited me!

Don't know if you are aware fella but there is a new cafe worth checking out at Bamburgh, "The Walled Garden". It's at the top of the grass triangle on the right near to the "Grace Darling Museum".
Upt.

2112 · « **Reply #848 on:** April 04, 2025, 17:41:34 »

I've not been yet, but I have heard of it as the Sister-in-law stayed up in Bamburgh a couple of weeks ago. That's another cafe to go into the memory banks

2112 · « **Reply #849 on:** April 06, 2025, 10:15:24 »

Today, it was up at the crack of 09:00, a quick brekkie, bags packed and then heading West for a few days in the beautiful Portpatrick. The joys of bien retired - chase the sun when you can !

crump · « **Reply #850 on:** April 06, 2025, 13:19:53 »

Been tidying my garage, I've got quite a bit of timber and steel that I've acquired over the last 50 years that 'will come in' seeing some of it hasn't moved for the last 30 years, decided it needed thinning out.....it's really hard, like selling one of your children. I've been brutal though and got rid of a fair bit.

cooltshirt · « **Reply #851 on:** April 06, 2025, 13:25:36 »

As night follows day next week you'll be saying a piece of metal such n such a size is just what I need .......

crump · « **Reply #852 on:** April 06, 2025, 18:16:15 »

@cooltshirt..... I've no doubt about it.

Asmith61 · « **Reply #853 on:** April 06, 2025, 20:39:26 »

I went to visit my brother today. Some might know He is in a dementia ward in a home.
I was on my own today as my sister in law and niece usuals meet me there, but it is my nieces birthday today so they had other plans.
So I could spend quality time with him. Not that he knows who I am anymore 🙁 it is so sad to see him like this as he was always so active always a keen fisherman and a walker.
He lost the bottom half of his leg through gangrene which started from a small cut on his toe !! Bought on from badly controlled diabetes.
While feeding my brother today a new man in the home came up to me and asked excuse me do you know where my wife is ? I replied sit down here next to me and spoke to him and got to know him a little bit he was so thankful that someone had taken the time to talk to him, I felt so sad that he was going round to most people asking the same question.
The staff in the home are absolutely amazing and work tirelessly to look after everyone in the home.

Brockett · « **Reply #854 on:** April 07, 2025, 22:59:37 »

Not today but last Tuesday. I was riding M25 onto the M3 south and wondering why the car in front was crwling along in the middle lane. I rode past and accelerated to 65ish when I saw the tall yellow camera post and just beyond it a large and clear national speed limit sign. Yes - looks like I was speeding by about 15MPH. I have no recollection of any speed limit sign so I'll have to wait for a nasty letter to find out. On the bright side, nobody died or was even injured.

nigel s · « **Reply #855 on:** April 08, 2025, 04:52:45 »

Don't know that bit of road. May have been an avearge speed camera...in which case you might be OK ?

Also, FYI, they recently updated the cameras on a timed stretch near me with those little yellow front facing cameras....

Which don't catch bikes. Though if your speeding is regular or over the top I am sure they would identify you further down the road, assuming they can be bothered.
You can bet this is one area that is NOT subject to cuts in the workforce though

Ho hum

2112 · « **Reply #856 on:** April 08, 2025, 14:31:59 »

Today I got back from a fabulous break in the beautiful Portpatrick. The view from our hotel room over the vilage was quite spectacular. You could see the Isle of Man and Ireland from our bedroom !

Asmith61 · « **Reply #857 on:** April 08, 2025, 18:29:15 »

Stunning views glad you both had a great break

2112 · « **Reply #858 on:** April 08, 2025, 20:41:02 »

It was a cracker and most importantly the Mrs loved it!

Barbel Mick · « **Reply #859 on:** April 10, 2025, 19:26:19 »

I had a very entertaining afternoon with the grandkids. We went to the pictures, I was corrected on that, apparently it's the cinema now & they don't play the National Anthem at the end any more either. Who knew?

We went to watch 'A Minecraft Movie'.
I didn't know what to expect & still not sure what I watched, but I was entertained!
There is a certain amount of audience 'participation', just a bit of shouting out & some clapping. You needed to know where & when, apparently my participation/laughing was all in the wrong places? Little bits of Tom & Jerry & Looney Tunes, Wile E. Coyote type of stuff, which amused me .... but only me! ☺️