Ian Frog
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Ducati ST2 : Amateur Restoration Take 2
Ian Frog replied to Hairsy's topic in Old Motorbikes, Projects and Restorations
I have had very good results using the non return valve type of thing from Machine Mart (Laser 7700 one man bleed valve product code 040817700) although that appears to have gone up a bit so worth looking about. They are great for doing brakes from empty as well and certainly less of a faff then the pressurised reverse bleed type things. Cheers Ian -
I am totally with Groucho Marks on this one and wouldn`t join any club that would have me as a member. I find them weird with weird people or cliquey and I never understand the politics so I find I am happier drifting along on my own or with a couple of mates as when it suits us. Not a misery just not a joiner I suppose. Cheers Ian
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Given the reduced revenue from advertising and the importance of insurers in that revenue stream I would wager the mainstream media won`t touch it with a 10 foot pole. I once raised a gripe about triumph with MCN and other monthly titles and the response was deafening silence. Cheers Ian
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I have just noticed whilst browsing Fleabay that a company down in Yateley called Moto Mine Projects (formerly Surrey MC Salvage) who sell lots of Cat N and similar projects (quite a lot of stolen recovered) is owned by 4th Dimension Innovation Ltd. Is it me or does this leave a slightly sour taste? Cheers Ian
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Got a lovely blank page at the back of each manual for all my bikes and a biro ! Cheers Ian
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+1 for the Abba stand and in the future if you ever get another bike just the bobbins to change. As an aside you can use the Abba stand on a workbench which I find very helpful. Cheers Ian
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Might be worth a google I have a lightly used chain and sprockets from a Tiger 1050 (Changed to new prior to Europe trip). Don`t know if they would fit yours? Cheers Ian
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@Mawsley I have a boroscope in the garage which I am sure you`d be fine to borrow ! Cheers Ian
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Took the BMW to a hell hole of a shopping centre near me (Rushden Lakes) no way was I going to try and park the car there. All in all ended up with a 50 mile bimble to do something that should have taken about 7 miles lol. Roads lovely and quiet but that wind is definitely building. Cheers Ian
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They don`t leak and are fantastic at avoiding damage to expensive Dymags from the filler nozzle. Also standard fitment by several manufacturers including Guzzi, BMW and Indian just from a straw poll in my garage. Definitely fit them but in the meantime zip tie one of the screw on ones somewhere on the bike. Cheers Ian
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Don't know if that's any help ? Just seen advert inside back page of Bike magazine. Cheers Ian
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Merry Christmas you reprobates ! Cheers Ian
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Given you work from home I feel you are being harsh on your own family. Cheers Ian
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Far and away better than the alternative. I can`t do anything with mine yet as still stuck on the sofa day 4 of a bout of flu which has surprised me by how debillitating can be. Cheers Ian
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Challenge 2025 Challenge 2025 - Registration
Ian Frog replied to Hoggs's topic in General Rideouts/Meets
Hi Hoggs can I retain 256 please. Cheers Ian -
Yes good luck @husoi glad to hear a good opportunity has come yourway. Hope you really enjoy it and you get a new bike or two suited to the new place. Cheers Ian
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Quirky little belt drive number and more reliable than the 250 scorpion I recall a few on the London despatch scene. Can`t have been bad to end up there. Cheers Ian
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Chilly Willy run Billing
Ian Frog replied to Bianco2564's topic in Midlands & Lincs ride outs and meets
2025 Chilly Willy with guest starter Steve Parrish is on 12th Jan ! Anyone going? @Mawsley I presume you could unsorn the Harley for the occasion. Cheers Ian -
Someone looks deeply unimpressed with his Christmas jumper! Cheers Ian
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Thanks for that I am sure a lot of us will find that interesting. Any country that has a museum dedicated to the penis must have a great sense of humour. Cheers Ian
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I would definitely listen to the advice above from @onesea particularly if he is going to explain his maintainence regieme. Like women they can also be high maintenance cleaning chain adjustment, tyres servicing. I would also like to know how to adjust the chain on a woman ! Maybe get the Harley at least it`s belt drive and possibly has the best residual value if you look after it (again like a woman). Cheers Ian
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Oooh @Tiggie jealousy is such a cruel mistress lol. Cheers Ian
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Hope that wasn`t the boots for the player you have sponsored ? I take it Sunday will see you over here. Cheers Ian
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I don`t tend to use paint on calipers as they have a hard life. I will investigate powder coating at some point, I have heard good things about the guys at Redditch Coatings and if I am not in any rush I will give them a call. Alternatively Cerakote is available locally so I have options. Cheers Ian
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Front end reassembled just got fork settings to put back to my preference and the brakes to bleed. Quite pleased with the calipers but I think a better coating to match the Dymags is in the future . Cheers Ian
