mikeyd

Hi, after having my license for just under a year I still not really found anyone to do some ride outs with . I’ve joined some face book groups and waiting for things to come up but with work and some stuff it’s hard to find some stuff to do with other riders  . So I thought I would make a post as there maybe be other riders local in the same position . Thanks 

As everyone suggests I do it the conventional way and just torque the drain bolt to 23nm . Thankyou for reply’s guys

48 minutes ago, veracocha said:

It's a Yamaha Tracer 7, 23 plate. 

I have a mt07 23 plate so really interested in your post . I’ll be doing a service soon my self for the first time . I’ll probably use an oil extraction pump to remove the oil as it works like a charm on my car the I can just never undo the drain plug. 

On 20/03/2024 at 19:35, veracocha said:

Things got worse today, much worse. With a trip to Scotland next week I thought I would give the bike an oil/filter change so I was delighted when the courier arrived with the kit. All good until I went to tighten the sump plug. Not having got to the torque wrench out yet I nipped it up with my Halfords professional socket set the damned thing just kept turning. Removing the bolt I noticed a coil of thread around it......yep, I'd stripped the sump hole. Got onto the dealer to ask if my old sump was still there and could I have it back. Luckily it was still there so I could fetch it but they wanted the newly stripped one back. 

 

Off with the exhaust and associated fittings and off came the sump. On inspection I could see lots of paint loss in exactly the same place as the previous sump. Took it to the dealer and reminded him that it was only four weeks ago they swapped it. Not bothered about paint loss as long as the thing holds oil and after a successful refit/fil all is good in the world once more and I can look forward to Scotland on my lonesome. What a day!

 

 

What bike have you got mate if you don’t mind me asking. Thanks 

There’s a good one at Romford Essex . I’ve used them ask for Nic and say Michael recommended you and your get a nice discount 

Well done mate

Hi and welcome 

Hi and welcome . My bike is tucked up for winter . It’s way too cold for me out there . So completely understand 

Cbt £180 . Gear conversion 1hour £50 mod 1 £450. Mod 2 £375 different school. So around £1050 in total , lucky passed first time . Summer 2023 . 

U got any pics of the paint loss? 

Congrats. One last step now  

Bikes in motion Basildon . It maybe be a little out from you but they are excellent trainers 

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Very nice

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Mt07 a great first bike . Comfortable. Plenty fast enough and looks great 

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Hi and welcome . And it’s was a bit like that for me at first . But get loads better the more time in the seat 

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Hi mate

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Cool ill meet you sun day if you want 

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Hi mate I'm from romford and would be up for a ride