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    F**k It

    in News, Entertainment and Humour

    Posted

    1. The ZX still won't start (I think its carb, but can't get them out)

    2. The CB1 still won't sell

    3. The tax and MOT have expired on my van (Which will be £300ish)

    4. I have been unemployed for about 6 weeks and have not got £3 let alone £300 (see number 3).

    5. The job I started yesterday, just about covers my bills. No way to afford insurance for ZX when the magic moment arrives.

    6. This computer won't let me show photo's, but this is how I feel. Can someone edit this?


    http://www.facebook.com/editalbum.php#/ ... =673432524

     

    What happened to saying F***K it?


    F**k It!

    Hand Guards

    in Clothing, Luggage, Accessories and Security

    Posted

    Just fitted a set of V-Strom Hand Guards to my GSF 1250SA Bandit.


    Great protection.


    Look good.


    But... they 'hit' the fairing when on full lock. There is a solution - swing the bars up & back slightly and the guards just clear. This affects the riding position so it will very much be down to individual preference.


    :cheers:

    Bandit 600 Problem HELP ME PLEASE

    in Pitstop

    Posted

    Ignition off - Select 3rd gear - Push bike and ensure engine turns over.


    Select Neutral - Ignition on - pull clutch - Try Starter. If still no joy (and battery volts drop to 1v at Battery) can only be a couple of things which are easily checked:


    1. Ignition On, Full beam and Stop Light on - Battery voltage drops below about 11.5v - Duff battery.

    2. Disconnect feed to starter motor - Ignition on - press start - voltage drops at battery - Short in wiring harness.

    3. Ceased starter motor - check by removal and try turning.

    4. Ceased gearbox (should be obvious from start of this post).


    Good luck


    GOG

    My HG, valves, pistons and liners

    in Pitstop

    Posted

    That is going to take some sorting....


    Head gasket definitely blown (some time ago too).


    Need to clean off all deposits, replace liners, test level (and possibly skim), fit new gaskets, fit head, test for compression on all cylinders BEFORE running.


    I personally would throw and replace.


    :cheers:

    TMBF Olympics Sat 5th Sept 7pm-9pm

    in General Rideouts/Meets

    Posted

    Not too sure I needed to put my name onto this thread as I have already signed up for overnight both Friday and Saturday in a tent geneously provided by Pen. Of course I will join in (if I get to drink enough first) as will Neil and Ian (in case they don't volunteer themselves).


    Not too happy with the thought of wellying anyone's wanger though :lol:


    :cheers:

    LED indicator relay for bandit 1200

    in Pitstop

    Posted

    Earth the relay by bolting to the frame (can be 'better' by introducing a cable from the mounitng bolt to the battery earth (on the frame)). Other cable goes to (all) indicators. Then from each indicator pair (left / right) to indicator switch selection (left / right). Then from indicator switch common to ignition power output (switched - same as for the horn).


    Make sure you have the LED indicator relay polarity correct!


    Happy wiring.


    PS. I except NO liability for you incinerating your bike by following these instructions!


    :cheers:

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