Stu Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Its come to that time of year where I take my bike off the road for a strip down and tidy some bits up got a few jobs to do the main ones are to fit a braced swingarm off a TLR, strip the forks and stick some new springs in, I have found a couple of oil leaks too which need sorting and check the valve clearances too plus a host of other thingsnot bad going for 2 and half hours work was taking my time too and messing about hanging fairings up and stuff!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Jeez, you don't hang around do you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 Nope!! I've done it that many times I could do it with my eyes shut all nuts and bolts in one bag too none of this putting them back in so I know where they go I have a good memory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 I prefer it like that Stu......looks more like a Ducati...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 might be a bit louder without any pipes on at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Oooohh I like that bike, was you on it on Sunday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 its the only bike I have got ricky so yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Haha, it seems a little obvious now you said it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acting_strange Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 I prefer it like that Stu......looks more like a Ducati...... It sounded like one on Sunday didn't it???...bag of nails....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 Haha, it seems a little obvious now you said it blonde moment eh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h10/erikbrock/JackBrooksMonsterSlayerMOAR.jpg...Please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 8, 2013 Author Share Posted October 8, 2013 fork springs arrived from AUS only took a week to come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acting_strange Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 fork springs arrived from AUS only took a week to come Do you have to fit them upside down for them to work properly?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 8, 2013 Author Share Posted October 8, 2013 possibly as they are upside down forks or would they now go the right way up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Jeez, you don't hang around do you! Its so he can drive to Moffathttp://www.themotorbikeforum.co.uk/view ... 8&start=15He's not called Fair weather Stu for nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Its so he can drive to Moffathttp://www.themotorbikeforum.co.uk/view ... 8&start=15He's not called Fair weather Stu for nothing same shit different day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 little more progress today!! engine is out and on the bench with one side casing off already forks are apart with the springs and oil out and the new braced swingarm is on awaiting some alloy brackets to be welded upHome made for spring compressor fork spring and oil....oil is a bit black!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Bl**dy hell Stu......service?.......more like complete rebuild!!..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 this is my type of service Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Apart from the fork springs, swing arm, have you got any other plans for it mate?.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karimura Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 ahh nice man wish i could do all that, but i'm learning, slowly with screws n that i forget if i just take out 3 where they go :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 Apart from the fork springs, swing arm, have you got any other plans for it mate?.... yeah the waterpump seal has gone so I have ordered all the bits for that and while I was in there I pulled the oil strainer out and it didnt look good at all I think I need to do some investigation as I think my motor needs a rebuild!! there was a lot of metal shards stuck in the strainer and looking at them I think its gearbox related! If it is time for a rebuild I will be saying good bye to riding next year if all is well I will be doing valve clearances the clutch pushrod seal needs changing as its leaking! all the wiring loom will be getting a good going over all suspension bearings checked and re greased throttle bodies balanced and throttle position sensor adjusted exhausts need repacking too and probably a load of other crap I have forgot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 Only one pic today this is my oil strainer out of the engine as you can see its a bit shitted up!! it has like a black plasticy gunk on it!! plus some metal filings!! got a me a littile worried and thought it was a full engine rebuild job! not something I could afford to do before next year!! anyway on closer inspection the black crap is plastic dust off the cam chain guides which apparently is normal and the metal filings where alloy and with the sump plug been stripped once in its lifetime and having a helicoil fitted I'm putting it down to this as you cant remove the sump so has to be done in situ...obviously whoever did it didnt realise you can remove the clutch cover and wash it out from there!!! exhausts was stripped today for repacking and I have a lot of work to do on these!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I saw on FB that the braced swing arm was in place Stu.......is that job done?........if so, did it drop straight on?....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Only one pic today [attachment=0]2013-10-17 16.26.10.jpg[/attachment] The chips look a bit overdone......and the battered sausage...well!!......I think you need some lessons off of Tiggie....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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