Well, I thought I would document the fettling of the 1400 here.
It's not really a build blog, more a recording of events and odd jobs. :coffeescreen:
As you know I am about to tackle the rust in the tank, now fortunately its not too bad, I have seen worse, but it needs attention so I have bought a gallon of Evapo-rust.
I took the seat off and the inner tray came out, then it's the side panels, as you all know there is one bolt either side and they pull off.
Who ever did it before didn't see the fixings and broke the bottom half before they eventually did.
A small bolt fell out of the RHS one, looks like it should be holding the bottom of the rear res, but as there is no fixing on the res that I can see, I assume it's an after market one.
Grommit missing on LHS and the tank cushions are odd, not weird just not the same as each other. One is home made with a thread in it.
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My Son-in-Law Liam came round today to assist with the tank removal......Whaaat ?? I hear you cry... I know its easy but 4 hands is better than 2 in my book, and nothing broke, got dropped, or dented !! :happy1: :boogie2:
We drained the tank with an old fish tank pump first, into a five Gallon can. I thought it was great when I bought the bike, loads of fuel...YAY!! I wish it had been on reserve now.
We disconnected the fuel line at the engine end, as it's more accessible than the other end right under the tank at the pump.
I forgot to get a "before" picture of the inside, before I tipped in the Evapo-Rust in there DOH !!, but I will say, you could not see metal at all on the top of the inside.
We removed the pump, as this made life easier.
The pic you see below of the inside is at 2.5 hours in, and you can see metal, so it is working.
The stuff has no smell and looks like water, so I was dubious, We thought maybe they had just sent a gallon of water. LOL
Liam cleaned the pump while I was looking after the tank, he said some crap came out of there, so I think I did the right thing by not waiting to do this job. :grin:
The only bad bit ?? The breather pipe was petrified and just broke into pieces, so a replacement has to be found.
Pic 6, I am going to have a look at the air filter while I can get to it.
I am going to turn the tank regularly over the next 2 days or so, until I am happy with the results, so far it's very good.
I also treated the underside to some anti rust fluid, and I plan to paint it before refitting it on the bike.
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Suggestion as your breather pipe fell apart. Change the low pressure line that goes from the back of the tank to the swirl pot around the teabag too. It's quite annoying when they split & all your fuel falls out.
You can also fit a small inline filter in it, with the flow going forwards (towards the pump) and you'll find it collects a surprising amount of crap over time. It needs to be a small filter to fit as it's all quite snug when the tank is on.
I will then, even though it is still quite flexible, as is the top of the breather, it is easy to do now while the tank is off.
Future proofing.... as much as can be done EH Hooli ?. :onya:
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This is my other bike, along side her new younger sister, a running/riding project, 42 years old Bless Her.
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7 Hours.
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I have realised that the threaded hole under the rear res is to secure the side panel LOL :happy1: :doh:
But that still leaves the conundrum of where the little bolt came from ???
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Could it be a battery terminal bolt that someone has dropped into the bike & replaced rather than search properly for it?
Hooli, you might be right ✅️.
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So the tank has soaked on it's back for 24 hrs give or take, and this is the result.
Loads of rust has come off and is suspended in the fluid. I have stood the tank on it's nose now for the next phase.
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I would say that tank is a gonna.
Nah, it looks worse than it is, the fluid seems to lift and encase the rust. A mate of mine had the same issue, he used a different product and his tank was pinholed, all good after treatment.
Here's his K2. I wonder if anyone knows where it is now ??
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Meanwhile, the soaking continues. With the snow outside I don't see the need to rush.
I am going to pull the sender unit out to make flushing the tank easier.
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Delayed a day due to my mothers boiler breaking down,
It's time to get the Evapo-Rust out and flush the tank.
I saved the E.R. in a suitable container, as I want to see if it is still usable. I have a couple of bolts soaking as we speak.
I set up the tank outside on some wood and gave it what for with the pressure washer.
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I thought, while the tank wash was brewing I would have a look at the air filter, turns out it's nice and new and clean, but can you spot the bonus item ??
I couldn't get my hat on hardly, almost had to put the thermos down..... :happy1:
I also have the sender out for a clean.
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Mine fell out when I did my filter , it hid behind the frame just to the left in your pic. I couldn't retrieve it with my fat fingers so my neighbour (a woman) did it for me as her fingers were much smaller. A large glass of red wine was accepted as payment for her good deeds and all was well again. Happy days.
At least you looked for yours and didn't just bung anything in there... !!
I wouldn't mind if I had lost it myself, but the last owner, or the bike shop had, and I have forked out for new. LOL
Still, it could have been worse, it could have jammed in something vital, and I now have spares at Dibley Towers.
I had to buy side panel rubbers anyway.
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OK.....So I just sloshed a pint of Kerosene around in the tank, to eliminate any water/water contact with metal, and to coat the metal.
Next will be a gentle rub down and a bit of paint on the underside.
I have ordered some pipe to replace the breather/water pipe, and also some for a new fuel pipe from the tank to the pump.
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The underside rubbed down and some paint applied.
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Right, that's the second coat on. Once it's dry enough I will get the pump and sender back in. I am still waiting for the tubing to arrive, to make the breather, and the rubbers/cushions, so that will hold up the tank installation.
I have both of the old tank cushions now I know, but they are bit tired, so I will fit new.
I think I have a good tank now. I am expecting to have to clean the filter again at some point, we will see.
I need to get some "local" miles on her now...... Local ? cos I don't want to be a long way away if she decides to stop running..... :whistling: :P :rofl2:
Missus is going to moan, the house stinks of paint again.... :rolleyes:
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Local, so not past say the Vosages then?
The tank was reassembled as far as I could last night.
Today the new fuel tubes came, one was 8mm ID, the other 7.5 ID.
I put the 7.5 mm one on as the breather, and measured and fitted some of the 8mm for the tube that runs from the tank to the pump.
I didn't replace the main line to the rails as it appeared to be in very good condition.
I put some fuel in the tank prior to fitting to check for leaks. No leaks !!
It was a bit of a faff to get all these tubes in the right place under the tank, so gently gently went D.D. until the tank sat naturally, without having to force the back end down. I replaced the rest of the fuel I had syphoned out, I used the missus's sieve just in case there was any crap in the fuel. I will have to buy her a new one ..LOL
No leaks !!
Another faff was getting the clip on the fuel line, back on the rail pipe, but we have plenty of patience here at Dibley Manor and it went on eventually, without breaking anything.
The new tank cushions went on.
Time to fire her up.
Fired first time and ran real good. :boogie:
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Proof that she runs. :popcorn:
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Hello DD,
Appreciate the time and effort you are putting in with the write up and pictures while working through the list on your new bike. :onya:
Well done DD
I did a little experiment to see if the Evapo - Rust was still active after being in the tank for four days.
Turns out it's still got some life in it.
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Before.
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Splashed out here at Dibley Towers on a nice set of shiny new cans and connecting kit from Black Widow Exhausts.
I went for the 300mm ones.
Should be here tomorrow. :boogie2:
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Well Chaps..... The kit came today....Early....I had to grab the "box" in my Boxers.
It was an easy fit, and a good fit. I was disappointed to find the link pipes were brushed not polished Tho.
The Box.
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The Kit.
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One side on.
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Finished. It was pissing down by this time so no money shot.
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So, as you do, while I had access, I cleaned as much as I could and polished some things.
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And........because we can. :rofl2: :popcorn: :coffeescreen:
See vid in next post. DOH !!
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Great progress Dwain and looking good. I'll be tackling mine this week when parts get here
DD, bit of a bark, sound good. 👍
I loosened everything up on the exhausts today, sprayed a little soapy water on the rubber bands behind the straps.
The straps weren't exactly round when they arrived.
Because everything had had time to settle down, I was then able to realign the silencers a bit better, and the lhs link pipe which has the the rubber cushion on it.
The cushion was missing the stand, and the stand had it's own cushion missing, hence the stand was hitting the link pipe.
At first I tried to source a cushion for the center stand.........£14.00...I like my solution better. :mwink:
All is well now and looks way better from the back as well. :clapping:
Crewie.
Sounds the best way, misaligned pipes look awful to follow.
T 24 posted that he uses 0.5% two stoke oil in his fuel, I have heard it said before.
I am using STP regularly in my fuel.
0.5% is a ratio of 200 to 1, for 22 Litres, ie, 110ml is that correct ?
I have some Belray two stroke left over from flying 2 stroke planes, so I may as well try it as a rust inhibiter.
What do you guys reckon ?
D.D.
I went out and filled her to the brim, as per other advice on here, and then gave her a little blast.
I didn't go mad, because I don't 100% trust the back tyre. It's a bit old and slippy.
However, there was no hesitation, no cutting out (like on the pre tank clean trip), but there was a twat who pulled out on me only 5 minutes in......luckily I could see it coming and was off the gas.
Being a keen cyclist I am used to it and I have a bar cam on the pushbikes. I think I need to adapt it for the big bikes as well.
Its an SJ4000 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/193850243088?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338956829&toolid=10049&customid=777_777_777) as seen here.
Ties in with another thread (re dashcams) as the batteries only last 90 mins but I have accumulated a fair few.
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Out and About at last.
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Just treated her to a new pair of boots. Pirelli Angels (ST) £201, not bad in my Humble Opinion.
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A very good tyre , I have them on mine
New Boots came today. Pirelli Angels ST £201.31.
Just got to get them on the Old Girl now.
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DD, just interested, do they still make ST? Production date of yours bought? Just seems a long time since GT came along. On my 3rd set.
Ok Grog, you had me at this morning matey..... :coffeescreen:
When I looked at the tyres while they were tie wrapped together I saw this date.
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Ten years old..... FFS :facepalm:
So a load of researching and I found this, I will post it here as it is quite a good watch.
So I was happy to use the tyres......Anyway I split them and looked again, as the date is specified to be in an oval, and TaDah!!
I found this date on the inside edge, which is more like it, as the tyres were advertised as new, and I was about to phone the vendor.
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So, to answer your question my good Friend, YES, they still make 'em. Thank Goodness, cos I am supposed, according to my Consultant, to avoid stress. :rofl2:
The serenity has been restored at Dibley Towers. :cheers:
D.D.
Quote from: Dwain Dibley on Friday, 14 April 2023, 09:06 PMOk Grog, you h itad me at this morning matey..... :coffeescreen:
When I looked at the tyres while they were tie wrapped together I saw this date.
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Ten years old..... FFS :facepalm:
So a load of researching and I found this, I will post it here as it is quite a good watch.
So I was happy to use the tyres......Anyway I split them and looked again, as the date is specified to be in an oval, and TaDah!!
I found this date on the inside edge, which is more like it, as the tyres were advertised as new, and I was about to phone the vendor.
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So, to answer your question my good Friend, YES, they still make 'em. Thank Goodness, cos I am supposed, according to my Consultant, to avoid stress. :rofl2:
The serenity has been restored at Dibley Towers. :cheers:
D.D.
Had a close call on my old but good rear about 3years ago now. NOT GOOD
That's better, week 47 of year 2022.
Anybody out there know what the numbers in the first pic mean ?
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@Dwain Dibley I have just been out to the garage and had a look at my tyres, these were fitted a couple of weeks ago and are the same Pirelli ST's, although mine are a bit older than yours 1722 both the front and the back have the other number exactly the same as on your tyres 001341 2012 with the same little lines. I suspect, although I may be wrong but this could be the code for the tread pattern or similar
Cheers
Pete
Thanks for that Pete.
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Glad your tyres are new👍Didnt realise they still made them.
Thanks Grog, you gave me a fright but all OK in the end Matey. ;)
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So, it's been a while, but we finally got time to get the bike in the abba skylift to get the wheels out.
Got my trusty 36mm socket and wrench.........couldn't shift the wheel nut. It's supposed to be torqued at 100nm, but we were lifting the bike and it still didn't move.
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An impact gun does the trick, else a longer handle on the wrench.
Give it a good soak in penetrating fluid, shop bought or DIY 50/50 mix of automatic gearbox oil and acetone... then hit it with a decent rattle gun.
Both things worth having in the workshop.
Just needs more persuading. Breaker bar with 3 foot pipe.
My bmw front wheel was like that, supposed to be 50Nm. Standing on my breaker bar with an extension pipe on the handle did get it....eventually....after snapping my adapter. The PO had lubed the axle nut with something, and being stored outside in a coastal village, some interesting chemical reactions with the alloy fork lever and steel axle had frozen the nut.
Rattle Gun, never seez when refitting. Also workshop necessity.
Do it up slighty first & soak in penetrating fluid. You can get a bit of crud build up outside it & jam the threads, doing it up releases the pressure on that to flush it out with the spray & can free off any corosion too.
Cheers chaps, I have bought a breaker bar and an adaptor for the front spindle bolt. I have soaked the rear, and Son in law has an impact gun. So, it will come off, but not this week tho......I got me a new shed coming tomorrow and my Daughter is having her second child on the 25th ( IVF and C section), so a busy next two weeks. LOL
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Quote from: Dwain Dibley on Friday, 19 May 2023, 07:15 AMI got me a new shed coming tomorrow
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Now you have my attention. I love a shed.
Well hang in there, cos it was a no show. :furious: :furious: I could have been gainfully employed getting my mates CX500 running
(with a cdi unit replacement from Marco Bekker), instead of hanging around like a bad smell.
Ended up repainting a fence and some garden chairs.
D.D.
Painting much more exciting than getting Honda running. Vlad will dis agree, not that his runs. 😂
Quote from: Dwain Dibley on Saturday, 20 May 2023, 09:46 AMWell hang in there, cos it was a no show. :furious: :furious: I could have been gainfully employed getting my mates CX500 running
(with a cdi unit replacement from Marco Bekker), instead of hanging around like a bad smell.
Ended up repainting a fence and some garden chairs.
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I "know" that bloke. Used him several times for parts on my GL1100 project bike.
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Bike is sold, exported to Belgium.
He is a very clever Chap, his unit works brilliantly. Fitted today and bike is now up and running.
D.D.
Quote from: Dwain Dibley on Sunday, 21 May 2023, 04:13 AMHe is a very clever Chap, his unit works brilliantly. Fitted today and bike is now up and running.
D.D.
Vlad will be envious of that CX! Looks a good job on the build, :onya: :clapping: shame about the wheezy asthmatic mill though.
Quote from: Dwain Dibley on Saturday, 20 May 2023, 09:46 AM(with a cdi unit replacement from Marco Bekker),
D.D.
There are better options.
https://www.rae-san.com/
just read through your tank dilemma D.D. so thought i'd better check my new (to me) K5. you can't see much looking down the filler hole but what I see is a as new interior :cheesy: looks like it did new :boogie:
Quote from: hard road on Tuesday, 23 May 2023, 04:07 AMjust read through your tank dilemma D.D. so thought i'd better check my new (to me) K5. you can't see much looking down the filler hole but what I see is a as new interior :cheesy: looks like it did new :boogie:
I'm happy for you HR, it was a trauma to sort. The worst place is the underside of the top, where the tank would have been dry/collecting condensation for a while.
D.D.
Quote from: VladTepes on Monday, 22 May 2023, 01:09 PMQuote from: Dwain Dibley on Saturday, 20 May 2023, 09:46 AM(with a cdi unit replacement from Marco Bekker),
D.D.
There are better options.
https://www.rae-san.com/
No doubt Vlad, but this did the job at the right price, and without pulling the engine. Horses for courses Matey. :smile2:
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New rubber being fitted tomorrow by me and son in law, so off with the wheels today.
I also gave the swing arm a good clean, the chain will be next and all the brake calipers.
I took the chain guard off to make things easier. I also measured the chain adjustment distance on both sides and it was out by a mm or two, even though the markings said not. :grin:
So the plan is to go round there spend some time with brand new grand daughter, and then do the tyres.
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The caliper is supposed to be gold in colour, here it is after a quick wipe over.
The fronts are held up with tie wraps to stop them swinging about.
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The Abba Skylift is great, no need for jacks or pieces of wood, the bike is off the floor, and both ends are accessible.
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What tyres have you chosen DD 🧐
Pirelli Angels ST.
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So after a big munch of my new Grand daughter Martha, we got stuck into the tyres.
It took about an hour to change both and balance them.
Liam had a new hack for lubing the rims, would you believe hair conditioner thinned with water ??
No salts like washing up liquid apparently. Works well anyway, and smells really nice too. :rofl2:
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When I got home I masked the discs and painted them, touched in the wheels where they were dinked, and also painted the wheel weights.
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So with the other side of the front discs painted and the wheel cleaned up, it was time to get them back on the bike.
I pulled the rear pads out of the caliper and gave it a good clean again and made sure the pads were OK. I cleaned the pin up and made sure it would not seize.
With the Abba skylift it is easy to get the wheel and swingarm lined up to slot the spindle in, I cleaned all the spacers and the caliper hanger.
The chain cleaned up well, no tight spots, and once lubed up looked good.
Crewie.
Loads of crap came off the chain, the Kerosene was yellow.
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Clean Chain.
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Polished bits.
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All back in and chain adjusted. I used a Vernier gauge to get it all spot on.
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wheres me shades :boogie: :onya:
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I "know" that bloke. Used him several times for parts on my GL1100 project bike.
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Bike is sold, exported to Belgium.
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Mr Blubber (Not)
I do like that GL1100 special..
Very nice indeed.
I started on the front brakes clean and wheel reassembly, but I got visited so many times, (read interrupted), that I never got finished. I will get the wheel in today. :grin:
I had already spent the morning getting my bicycle repair shop ready.
The calipers cleaned up well, and the pads were still reasonable, so I refitted those.
I thought that the pad retainers were painted black, until I wiped them with a rag. :rofl2:
I don't think this bike saw a lot of cleaning in it's previous ownership, apart from the shiny bits, and even then it was just cursory.
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I thought these were painted. LOL
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My shed :boogie2:
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Finally got the front wheel in and got most of the solar gear rigged up in my shed.
Quite a good productive day. Light is running off a 3 cell lipo from one of my models. I have a total of 8 in there.
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First ride out on new tyres DD be extra careful 👍🙏🙏
will do, they will need a good scrub in. :riding:
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MOT passed today. :clapping: 118 miles covered last year, there will be considerably more this year.
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118 last year Dwain?, ??? I did more than that yesterday before lunch! :happy1: Mind you, it is unusual for me to do that, but all the same, worth a laugh. :happy1: :cheers:
118 miles a year?
Best book it in for a fresh tank of fuel in April 2025...
Quote from: Dwain Dibley on Wednesday, 21 February 2024, 09:46 AMMOT passed today. :clapping: 118 miles covered last year, there will be considerably more this year.
D.D.
Financially speaking what's the running cost per mile in that particular case ?
Quote from: GSXKING on Saturday, 24 February 2024, 07:20 AMQuote from: Dwain Dibley on Wednesday, 21 February 2024, 09:46 AMMOT passed today. :clapping: 118 miles covered last year, there will be considerably more this year.
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Financially speaking what's the running cost per mile in that particular case ?
Too high Matey, that's what. :grin:
Got all the "jobs to do when I retire" out of the way,so plenty of time to ride Bikes.
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118 eh?
You really need to have a ride out with me as you are local, we'll do that in an afternoon :)
Pete.
Don't do it 😳 you'll end up in Bavaria drinking beer 🍺 and eating pretzels 🥨 🥳🥳🥳
probably run into Stolly then, he's been known to frequent them parts
Fitted a new sport rack today, so I will be able to carry my sandwiches, thermos and dandruff cream on rides out.
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A big job broke out here at Dibley Towers today..... :coffeescreen:
I fitted two bungs in my new rack. The ones it came with were hard brittle plastic, and broke as I fitted them.
The new ones are soft and pliable while still being a nice tight fit.
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Good to have tight bungs...
:coffeescreen:
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Not being one to waste stuff, I recycled the old tyres I took off the GSX600f and the 1400. You have to imagine the plants. :whistling:
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DD, maybe a rubber tree?
Just look out for any ants with high hopes.
Hoops Hooli? Very good👍Tread lightly as Radial pests can zoom in on Chicken Strips. They are always Under Pressure, they get Out Of Balance and create a Tube effect that leads to Tram Tracking, that induces a Blowout.
I was thinking of this grog, sure I used to watch a cartoon with it as the music & a load of ants on the screen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S94Bh3Qez9o
What about Tubelips and daffodwheels ?
D.D.
Quote from: Hooli on Wednesday, 03 April 2024, 01:00 AMI was sure I used to watch a cartoon with it as the music & a load of ants on the screen.
Was that the pink panther show?
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Quote from: Dwain Dibley on Wednesday, 03 April 2024, 02:34 AMQuote from: Hooli on Wednesday, 03 April 2024, 01:00 AMI was sure I used to watch a cartoon with it as the music & a load of ants on the screen.
Was that the pink panther show?
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I can't remember but he was a rinkydink Panther.
Dwain - your CX500? I have one of those in boxes - for 10 years - project that never really happened...
If only you were closer Vlad :bugga: :rolleyes:
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I noticed a leak on my right side fork seal today..... :bugga:
Has anyone got a good place to buy from in the UK ?
I have found these ones at Wemoto (https://www.wemoto.com/bike/suzuki/gsx/1400/2003/19913/fork-seal-kit-slinky-glide)
D.D.
Stick with suzuki oem on these fork seals DD, a few of us have tried aftermarket with limited success. Me personally I used a set of All Balls seals, I think they lasted less than a 1000km. Now on Suzuki genuine, no issues.
DD, Brooks suspension. NOK brand which is Suzuki OEM.
Kawasaki oem exact same, 1/2 the price, somehow ive lost their part number, sorry.
In addition to the fork seals .......
I had to fill the tank the other day and to my dismay, it seems that the dreaded rust has returned somewhat, not as bad as before but enough to piss me off.
I have decided to go down the molasses route, as this seems to be the cheapest and most recommended way, with people reporting good results (including Allen Millyard et al).
5 Lt of molasses for less than a tenner. It just takes longer, but patience is free.
The only tedious part of this is making the tank watertight underneath, as I want it to be upright when I fill it. I don't think it would be prudent to leave the pump and sender in there. :whistling:
The alternative is to half fill and rotate daily.
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I went out on the 14 today with a mate to give his bike a shake down ride, we did about 20 miles or so, on open roads and round town. She performed beautifully, only one niggle, an intermittent nearside brake light fault. This seemed to be a loose wire, as it was happening over speed bumps etc.
The 14 ran great but the fork seal leak was present still, so that will need to be addressed ASAP.
We called in at my mate's Daughters house for a cup of tea, and while we were there, there was a knock at the door. It was a bloke riding a beat up old CB400 Super Dream, asking if we had any spares for a CX500, so if the Guy phones, it looks like we have sold some mufflers and a CDI unit.....BONUS !! :boogie:
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Fork seals and dust covers ordered £44.82.
Also the tyre flower tub has produced.
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Fork seals and dust covers from Brookes showed up today, and they look different to the ones that are fitted, well the dust seals do anyway.
They won't be fitted for a while as We're going camping in Wales on Sunday.
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Quote from: Dwain Dibley on Friday, 05 July 2024, 03:57 AMFork seals and dust covers from Brookes showed up today, and they look different to the ones that are fitted, well the dust seals do anyway.
They won't be fitted for a while as We're going camping in Wales on Sunday.
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Make sure you bring a brolly as our forecast is rain all weekend, in North Wales anyway :angry: :angry:
Going to Tywyn, just up from Aberdyfi, love it there, been going all my life.
The weather does look a little showery. :rolleyes:
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Webcam on sea front. (https://visit-tywyn.co.uk/webcam/)
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Quote from: Dwain Dibley on Friday, 05 July 2024, 06:33 AMWebcam on sea front. (https://visit-tywyn.co.uk/webcam/)
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Looks like the middle of winter there at the moment on the camera. It is really nice down that way, worked in a quarry in Tonfonau many many years ago & stayed in a hotel in Tywyn close to the old cinema
I'm sure you will make the most of it & have a great break :onya:
I have cycled round the back roads near that quarry Will, Cinema is still going strong.. Forecast is showers so maybe not too bad. LOL
Van is loaded now so no turning back, honey Ice-cream here we come... :boogie2:
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So far, so good Chaps..... Keep yer fingers crossed. :boogie2:
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So we attacked the fork seals today, straight forward until we had to crack the bottom damper cartridge bolt. Liam had to go back home and get his battery powered impact driver, which thankfully did the job. after that it was plain sailing. I built it all back up and got the wheel in. I took the little helper (Grandson) to the shop for some treats, and while I was gone Liam found that the adjusters on the top of the top bolt assembly were not equal, one had the full 18 clicks the other only had 7. So off they came, we dropped the forks thru the clamps and adjusted the lock nuts to their proper distance, thereby reinstating the correct amount of adjustment. both set at 8 clicks as per the manual.
An enjoyable half a day in the sunshine with lots of tea.
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Little helper.
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Top tip - crack that allen bolt at the bottom before you strip the forks. The pressure from the spring holds everything in place & makes it much more likely to just come undone.
Yes, we found it easier when we put the springs back in Hoolie, and came to that very conclusion, as you always do in hindsight. :rolleyes:
We live and learn.
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The years I spent ramming broomhandles & home made tools down to hold the dampers before I found that out....
I still normally forget as well.
Went out today on the 14, on a round robin to test out the new seals. They got a good test, cos the roads round here are full of pot holes and speed humps. :computer_type:
Ended up at Son in laws, just to check in and tell him the job was a good un, and the seals were fine. It had rained on the way there, and when I had parked up I noticed an oil rainbow under the bike on the RHS. Oil was weeping from the Oil pressure switch.
So hopefully that will just be a simple tweak or a new seal washer.
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I suspect you mean the fan switch. RH side, in front of the silver cover low down on the front of the engine & a single wire going backwards along the frame tube off it?
From memory the oil pressure switch is inside that engine cover so can't be seen.
Thanks for the info Hoolie. :smitten:
As it turns out on closer inspection, the leak was from the timing rotor cover. None of the bolts were very tight, the bottom two were loose, or as near as dammit. I torqued them up to 11 NM as per manual and all good.
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red = oil leak. Blue = no oil.
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Nice easy fix then. There's not even much oil in that cover normally which helps keep any leaks small.
Yeah Mate, If the road had not been wet, I would never have noticed. Until I lost a bolt or two.
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Didn't your S.I.L do all the spannering on your bike? I'd suggest a sharp rap on the knuckles with a size 22 ring spanner to remind him to check all bolts he's touched...
Neither of us had touched that cover Eric, so cannot blame him, plus he has 5 bikes and is a meticulous mechanic. The only people who could have opened the cover, are the P.O. and the place I bought the bike from.
I have torqued the bolts up to 11 Nm as per the manual and all good.
Went for a blast to test the bike and my new boots today, the bike had no oil leak and the boots were comfy.
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Awesome, good to read that mate. Comfy boots makes all the difference, glad you've got no oil leaks.
Excellent read
MOT Day today, can you believe it's been the wettest most miserable day this week....it was sunny yesterday..
What a piss take, the bike is filthy.
She got a shiny new MOT tho, so was way faster on the way back home... :coffeescreen:
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Quote from: Dwain Dibley on Friday, 21 February 2025, 12:02 AMMOT Day today, can you believe it's been the wettest most miserable day this week....it was sunny yesterday..
What a piss take, the bike is filthy.
She got a shiny new MOT tho, so was way faster on the way back home... :coffeescreen:
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Well the sun is going to shine again tomorrow (Saturday), so I'll be taking my GSX out somewhere - drop me a PM if you fancy a run out.
Pete.
Gave the old girl a wash with the Mucoff sno-foam and pressure washer,in between showers.
This little pressure washer has 3 nozzles, including one for motorcycles and one for pushbikes, with less powerful jets.
I washed her once and dried her 3 times. :rolleyes:
Did you get out Pete ?
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Yes, 130 odd miles up to Cheshire: https://gsx1400owners.org/forum/index.php?topic=375.msg110282;topicseen#new (https://gsx1400owners.org/forum/index.php?topic=375.msg110282;topicseen#new)
Back end of next week is looking promising at the moment, so looking forward to setting off again.