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leener

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  • Birthday 18/11/1984

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    Triumph Sprint RS, Kawasaki ZZR600D, Honda 900RR

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    Fast bikes, going gym, and software development
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  1. Regulator/rectifier I would do some checks on that component, assuming the battery is charging seemingly fine off the circuit.
  2. I have one of these; https://nextdaycomponents.co.uk/shop/latest-products/transcend-drivepro-200-1080p-full-hd-dashcam-built-in-wi-fi-with-adhesive-mount?gclid=Cj0KCQjwjbveBRDVARIsAKxH7vl0dHFmWWockCKpLGDcYFzfZK00hCdVRm8zvmE4YWI1eNdd940A7h4aAtbPEALw_wcB For the car... Definitely need a rear one. I see some crazy sh*t happen in front, but more often from behind. Might be something to do with me. I don't bother uploading the footage unless it's something really bad or unusual. I mean, who wants to see some lard arse driving his Merc past me at 120mph, or having to brake because of a numpty not looking, when it's about as entertaining as watching snooker? I keep it for insurance purposes, because it really helps to have one in all circumstances. It's evidence.
  3. I feel like the odd one out of the rest of the world. If my car or bike get's cosmetically damaged, I just don't repair it. Unless, of course it is dangerous. A little scrape, scratch, dent here and there doesn't matter, unless you plan on selling it on and getting the best possible price for a good one. Try eBay, but be vigilant because half the time the sellers are lying or hiding something wrong.
  4. leener

    WTF!!

    I would have been right up in that horses face, grab him by the scruff and shove his nose in it. BAD HORSEY!
  5. No worries. If I remember right, the pins on the relay go: 30- live from the battery 87- output live to your grips 86- negative to grips and battery 85- switching live I put the switching live to the white wire in my ignition loom, but you can usually tap into the fuse box to get a live. I'm no expert, so I'm sure somebody with some more advise will always be along if I missed anything out. Setting it up was really easy and if I ever need to take the loom off, it takes just a minute.
  6. To the amazement of all of my work colleagues, the loom that I made up for this actually works a treat (usually I'm blowing myself up and everything around me). Still using it today.
  7. Cleaned the airbox, filter, checked plugs, checked all connections and hoses are where they should be, and all is set exactly as it should be. Problem still not resolved, and is actually worse. The bike had no issues prior to clubbing a pot hole, which noticeably disconnected the inlet hoses, which I have learnt go to the float bowls of the carburettor. The hoses were re-connected, but made no difference. My next worry is going to be focused on the carburettor (yet again). While it is out and most of the stuff is apart, I might as well get stuck in checking the valve clearances. But I am worried that we have maybe a split diaphragm or something else sinister going on in the carb.
  8. Plugs look normal and no worrying signs. The first thing I noted was a strong smell of petrol. The fuel line wasn't exactly connected very well anymore. I found the air box totally caked in crud and a couple of dead flies. The air filter has definitely seen better days and the seal between the carb plate and the air box is totally perished. I gave the fuel lines , filter , and pump a clean up, then cleaned up the air box and hoses. The carb is still in the intakes with no play. I'll order a new filter and, some 8mm bore lines, and try to find a new seal for the carb. It looks like it could have been a fuel starvation, coupled with poor running from the airflow.
  9. I do see a big lip / gap appeared between the airbox and the carb, which is definitely not seated correctly. I managed to get back by doing 60mph down the M5. Any faster is a problem. Clutching at straws with the "I used wrong fuel" idea. I just don't fancy taking it all apart again. I've already butchered it so much. It was like a 125 but uses ten times the fuel. In fact I was nearly empty, on arrival, which is far from normal. If you take off in 1st or 2nd,its not too bad. Whack it into 3rd or 4th and crank the throttle, then she really bogs down with the strain. If it isn't raining too much tomorrow then I'll get to work again. Many thanks for the replies so far. Currently, it's the rat bike that my colleagues keep calling, "black death". Probably thanks to the baffles being removed. That or because I tend to blow things up a lot.
  10. Part of me is wondering if it's for the best and I should just leave it be, because I want to keep a clean license. Anyway, I have basically "street-fightered" a 93' ZZR600 because of several reasons. 1) It was ugly as hell 2) The paintwork and fairings were just such a horrible state 3) I want something that just runs and doesn't matter if I drop or bin it 4) I want to easily be able to work on it in the future without having to disassemble a mountain of plastic. The forks were a disgrace and the front tyre was already getting low on tread, but was ridden its final trip for miles while going flat. I have used an angle grinder, drill, filing tools, a Triumph Sprint front end that had a virtually new tyre on, and turned it into a Trisaki, that became the smoothest ride imaginable, compared to how it was. Everything went together with some light mods, and the bike just glides. Plus, I mounted the Triumph brakes to it, which definitely improved braking! Also, the baffles are without any wadding, so is rather loud (so people can hear me approaching - this has made a huge difference to how many people pull out into my path!) Hopefully not going to result in a noise complaint. The problem was fitting the ram air intakes, which essentially became two big hoses facing front from the frame, plus two smaller ones on a single link pipe (Y shape), which I fed and bracketed under the headlight. The smaller hoses (from memory) feed into the carb to dump more air into the mix. This all worked a treat until last night when I hit the biggest dipping great pot hole you've ever seen. I noted an instant hesitation above 60mph, and that was because the smaller air intakes under the light had jumped out of the hoses from the shire force of the impact. I reconnected and secured it all at home, started and ran it for a bit to find everything seemed OK, not that you can tell without riding it. Then came this morning's commute to work. I did the usual filtering for about seven miles without a hitch, and began up the slip road to the motorway. My little 600 struggled to do its usual rocket impression, and when I hit 70mph, it refuses to push harder. If you twist the throttle back, it only sounds grungier, but doesn't affect how fast it's going. If you crank it all the way then it will eventually push through and start hitting 75, and onward. Something tells me that this is going to be an airflow issue again, but I wanted to see if any of the experienced guys and girls who know a thing or two can give me any more clues before I pull it all apart again. I have ridden it at an average top speed of 60mph today and still burnt the same, if not more fuel than usual. I think I'll be checking the plugs tomorrow, too. *** Edit *** Just remembered that last night I added premium fuel instead of regular by mistake... Quite a lot of it. Is this possibly going to cause issues?
  11. People who have blue tinted lights in their car should be shot.
  12. The fun and joy element has well and truly departed from driving and riding in most of the UK. Not saying that you have to be "speeding" to have fun - not at all. I mean that there's too much threat of punishment for simply using the roads, too many restrictions and boundaries, too many idiots, too many cameras, too many vultures at the top trying to get into your pocket. Once upon a time in the UK, you could jump on your bike and just go out and enjoy the ride. Definitely time to start thinking about jumping ship. With everything else going wrong here, the speed cameras covering every inch, mixed with the shockingly low standard of driving, is the last straw. Netherlands have some nice roads, I hear.
  13. Yes, that is literally the main reason why virtually every single inch of motorway is caked in cones and road "works" forever, as far as I know. They are all slowly being taken over by "smart" motorways that are designed with cash in mind. Those new cameras a bloody bright when they go off, so there's no mistaking when you get snapped. I was riding down the M4 near Bristol and just so happened to glance to the opposite carriageway just as someone triggered one of them. Then that Manfred Mann tune started playing... What was it called?
  14. When speed cameras were starting to become more common, I used to dodge the routes with any on. Not because I was intending on speeding, but because I don't trust the cameras or the people who run them. I have always been fully aware that they're only true purpose is for revenue generating. Then there were rumours that the Government were going to reduce the amount of cameras, but then more started appearing. Then more, and more, and more. Now you can't go anywhere without having to spend more time worrying about where that needle is pointing than where your front wheel is at. The motorway cameras are replaced with the new HADECS cameras that are configured at the click of a button from the local control room, and they're everywhere. There is literally zero point in owning any vehicle that can exceed 70mph in this country. Speed is only a factor in most collisions, and most incidents seem to be through distracted driving, or more bluntly; using a mobile phone whilst driving. Every other driver is at it, clipping in and out of their lanes. If the authorities and government actually gave one fudge brownie about safety then they would target these offenses, instead of making easy pickings off speed detection.
  15. leener

    Rev counter

    I was looking for a digital speedo for mine. Most of them seem to come with a tachometer, which will no doubt be a barrel of laughs getting the wiring right first time on that for my bike. Definitely avoid ANY Chinese cheapo brands!!! I cannot stress this enough. My OH bought me a camera to fit to the bike, which came in a waterproof case. It recorded and worked for about a week before it blew up in my office. Was rather frightening for all around. I found out she got it from Wish at a very cheap rate. You get what you pay for in these cases, and luckily it didn't go off mid-ride. If I go buying one then I'll be making sure to research it first. Cheapo brands are just lethal.
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