Hoggs Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Also on bikes the reg has to be on two lines or it's an MOT fail and possibly some unwanted attention from the police if it's a slow day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Exactly.. Unfortunately Only option was to be equally as illegal and move the M to the top row.. But I done that on the car (had a jap car with square reg) and think I lasted 3 weeks before a £60 fine greeted me through the post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Well, the bike has been back to M&S AGAIN due to the bike stalling EVERY time you pull the clutch in.. Resulting in me stalling either at lights, mid gear change or in the middle of a roundabout.Again, no problems, fixed it free of charge and are even fitting a new chain and sprocket set I've supplies them with. They're also ordering a locking pin FOC since my set didn't come with one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuktuk Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Have you got the bike this weekend or is it at M&S? First decent weather forecast in a long time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copycat73 Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 yeah , i`m gonna have a look-out sunday .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggs Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Well, the bike has been back to M&S AGAIN due to the bike stalling EVERY time you pull the clutch in.. Resulting in me stalling either at lights, mid gear change or in the middle of a roundabout.was this just the cable being too tight? .... or too loose I've confused myself thinking about this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copycat73 Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 was this just the cable being too tight? .... or too loose I've confused myself thinking about this i would be checkin electrical micro switches first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I was having such a good day I removed my pillion grab rail and footpegs to give the bike a much cleaner look.Then i thought I'd even the bike up and drop it on the other side. I'm starting to think I'm not cut out for this.http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160314/b1167aefad87fbb46fc7a6262046bf6c.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160314/8d95b1e234f0240ea876dd67e922018c.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuktuk Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 This is what first bikes are for. Dont get too down about it as most people have been there! How did it happen? Were you moving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilM Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Liam.Head up lad.Shit happens. Take your time with things.Have a tootle for a few month then you can start modding it n dicking about with it. No matter what anyone says. Riding a bike and the upkeep of a bike is not easy. Many many learning curves will be taken.Enjoy and keep your chin up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 The reason why you need to budget for a toolkit and prepart to get your hands dirty when you buy your first bike!!Don't worry about it, easy fix, just hope you didn't tell your insurance company about another accident... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggs Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 oops! As said getting to grips with a new bike takes a while. Don't give up just learn from it all Also get an ABBA stand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soll Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 liam, its only bits of plastic and metal, and to be honest nicer replacements can be found. Touch wood i havent dropped my new bike, dropped my 125 several times, luckily all pretty much noob stationary mistakes.I have started getting the tools out on my bike and its under warranty. so wonder if i have voided it yet looking at changing my tail tidy for a smaller one so i can fit my smaller plate, other wise, just get ouit and ride. side within your own ability and progress from there.My cb500f is a brilliant bike, but its not the fastest or the most nimble but its ideal for me.... I raised bars and put a screen on it and a load of other shit, that i removed over the weekend.... back to basics this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Bad luck mate.....but these things happen.Easy fix, mate...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_W Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Eh I broke the front mudguard on a gsxr 750 motogp after 2 weeks when I forgot the disc lock.Shit happens, can be easily fixed tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Yeh don't worry about it Frank.... I mean Liam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 I was at a set of lights, had to look at my right foot as it was caught on something.. As I leaned right I subconsciously leaned the bike left.. Big mistake.10:30 at night at a set of lights and the car in the other lane just pissed off.. Ignorant useless bast*rds I've since removed all plastics, replaced a few tabs and cleaned things up, removed broken bracket, foot pegs, pillion pegs and pillion grab rail for a cleaner look. Replaced both indicators and gear levers and just waiting for my new bracket to arrive as my new foot pegs arrived yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilM Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 It must be costing you a bloody fortune mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fq-craigus Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Eh I broke the front mudguard on a gsxr 750 motogp after 2 weeks when I forgot the disc lock.Shit happens, can be easily fixed tho.Done this on both my gixers now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggs Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Eh I broke the front mudguard on a gsxr 750 motogp after 2 weeks when I forgot the disc lock.Shit happens, can be easily fixed tho.Done this on both my gixers now Yup done this, luckily it's just a small crack so I pretend it's not there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 It must be costing you a bloody fortune mate Cost me about £300 in repairs/replacement parts so far in the 5 days I've rode the bike ([emoji20]) but that's only because I've bought shiny new adjustable/custom bits.. I could have just as easily left the bike how it was but I don't wanna be seen on a beaten up bike (I don't mind a few marks here and there.. Adds "character" apparently, haha). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Bike is all fixed up with all new adjustable brackets, footpegs and levers and I'm back on the road! [emoji4] Anyone know how to get a bit more bite from my front brake? There's a bit too much travel before it bits.Also any tips on adjusting clutch lever so to make sure the clutch is actually 100% disengaging and I'm not riding the clutch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_W Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Congrats at getting back on the road. Drop it again though and I am buying you some pink stabilisers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Bike is all fixed up with all new adjustable brackets, footpegs and levers and I'm back on the road! [emoji4] Anyone know how to get a bit more bite from my front brake? There's a bit too much travel before it bits.Also any tips on adjusting clutch lever so to make sure the clutch is actually 100% disengaging and I'm not riding the clutch?Glad to hear you're back on the road.The brake and clutch issues are probably to do with the new levers.....maybe try to adjust them out from the bars a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggs Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Good good. Got yourself a haynes manual yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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