Glorian

Gave up getting the f**ker out, Easy out won't work, sprocket remover won't work, it's rounded inside, smoothed outside, no space to get a welder in there. Will just live with it untill it breaks then set the bike on fire

Lack of a welder and experience! Got the parts already so no biggy, just a bit more awkward to do.

Got myself some Irwin bolt remover set, fits over the outside of the bolt and grips on tightly, speaking with work engineers said he was going to recommend the same thing. THen will just try get a new bolt from Orwells

Decent, Gotta get my pipes off first, **** who owned my bike before has rounded one of the bolts so now gotta get some expensive tool to remove the f**ker! uuugh

Tbh I should have thought maybe he might overtake when it cleared out, but at the same time you drive/ride anywhere these days you see cars driving 5mm off each others bumpers on all roads so to me its just standard. Most cars when going to overtake drop off a bit and get some speed unless they're powerful cars, as this was a little hatchback just assumed the driver was a bit of an idiot, guess I was kinda right

I like a good crunch

Share. Better not be salted.

You're going the right way for a smack in the chops :D Yep I'd heard that to, copper grease on the bolts, I asked engineering dept at work as they're all car/bike nuts.

Taking the entire exhaust off this Saturday to get the collector box worked on. To remove the bolts that go into the engine I have heard several different things, I am currently putting a rust remover/penetrating fluid on the bolts over the next few days, I then plan to run the engine for 20-30mins to warm it up and then crack the bolts open with my socket wrench (with hex key attachment). Any other recommendations, tips, suggestions will be appreciated so I don't fudge this up

I don't do to much night riding tbh, but will test it anyhow to see if it's any better In your opinion is it heavy ? or not noticeable? was gonna put on top of the helmet instead of the side.

Purchasing one of these Friday pending a sale, will write a review this is here to remind me!

On my way to work around the slow road from Colchester to halstead. Overtaking people going 30 in a 60 on a nice straight road, get to one pair of cars red one tailgating the silver one, Pull up behind, do my checks, select appropriate gear, start my manouver. What does the red car suddenly think it's perfect time to do? ALSO FUDGING OVERTAKE. Absolute prat nearly drove me into the hedges then did a flappy wave of the hand as if to say. sorry I'm such a prat.

http://www.banditmaniashop.co.uk/collec ... 1646-p.asp includes everything I believe, just gotta add the P&P will speak to my local garage who recommended it see if they will quote me a price, if it's around the same probably get them to do it save the hassle of posting it.

Looking at upgrading the exhaust mostly for the collector box, now rather than get a new whole system I have been advised to maybe get a fixing kit instead (and then just an endcan replacement) has anyone used one of these? Know someone who has? Are they good and worth the 80 quid?

Looks nice !

That would help ha, probably 100-200 i reckon. Was gonna just try some on and see how i go i reckon.

Looking at getting myself a nice leather jacket for all weather riding as i just keep finding textiles failing me, any recomendations? Prefer just a plain black leather, nothing fancy. Gonna head up to Orwells saturday and have a look.

Mine rusted as i rode it off the forecourt.

Should get a shotgun.. would that then make him NOD............ Well .. wasn't gonna say anything..

Ollies trying to get himself a slap i see... Most people i know on this forum tend to be north of london! If you can't find anyone my recomendation would be to re-take your CBT, ask if you can spend the time on the road instead of the parking lot stuff. What is it particularly you're worried about? Is it controlling the motorcycle? Remembering what to do on the road? Other road users? If it helps i can help talk you through some things, feel free to PM me.

Should get a shotgun..

Guess my bike has turned into (albeit unintentionally) a project bike, i like to think at this point it is currently in a fit state. Purchased august 2014, wasn't ridden untill september due to license, but it was run up occasionally during that time. Since then i have had the following changed. Oil filter (warranty) Float valves and some other work on the front. Rear tyre Brake fluid flush Brake pad rear Front tyre Brake pad front Brake fluid flush again (leaked..) Oil filter change with oil change New bulbs (extra brightness) New air filter, turns out was crap so got another of the old ones instead New chain and sprockets New spark plugs (iridium ) Spark plug seals New inner fairing New HT lead None of those are in any particular order, and i reckon there is a few more bits i'm missing! All in all i have enjoyed (not always at the time) working on the bike and now it's in a fit (famous last words) state it feels even more worth it

Well.. just used google, tbh i would be shocked if you were given a license if that's how you behave..

What DID you go to prison for? Also a factor in this.

I'm furiously googling that right now!