peepae Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 3 minutes ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said: I think you need new sprockets and chain. Get a nice shiny gold coloured DID chain. I thought so too, generally do garages stock chains and sprockets or is it generally that they don't and they'll need the order it in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickly Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 20 minutes ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said: I think you need new sprockets and chain. Get a nice shiny gold coloured DID chain. You think ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick the wanderer Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 It's definitely worn but it's not worn out completely. If you are getting your mechanic to change them they will have to order them in. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepae Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 11 minutes ago, Nick the wanderer said: It's definitely worn but it's not worn out completely. If you are getting your mechanic to change them they will have to order them in. Ah okay, might as well order it myself then. Possibly try my own hand at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepae Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 28 minutes ago, Nick the wanderer said: It's definitely worn but it's not worn out completely. If you are getting your mechanic to change them they will have to order them in. 46 minutes ago, Mickly said: You think ??? 1 hour ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said: I think you need new sprockets and chain. Get a nice shiny gold coloured DID chain. Bought this set for 98.95 which I think is a really good deal? Didn't find anything below 130 gbp really.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick the wanderer Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 42 minutes ago, peepae said: Ah okay, might as well order it myself then. Possibly try my own hand at it. Bare in mind you will need a chain splitting and riveting tool to do the job. Some people like to have all the tools and do all the jobs, others just pay for what they can't comfortably do themselves. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepae Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 4 minutes ago, Nick the wanderer said: Bare in mind you will need a chain splitting and riveting tool to do the job. Some people like to have all the tools and do all the jobs, others just pay for what they can't comfortably do themselves. I have all the tools I need, and a rear stand but the comfortable part is the problem - and every time I've tried to do something I've had to bring it in anyway and it was worse than if I came in beforehand 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick the wanderer Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Well you live and learn your way.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 1 hour ago, peepae said: I have all the tools I need, and a rear stand but the comfortable part is the problem - and every time I've tried to do something I've had to bring it in anyway and it was worse than if I came in beforehand Once had to send my bike in along with a cardboard box of bits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgrump Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, bonio said: Once had to send my bike in along with a cardboard box of bits. I get alot of those, this 2002 VTR1000 turned up from Southampton the other day, luckily I normally only have to get motor's running, 2002 model with 6500miles been stored since 2009, near mint condition, mind you still has original front tyre date stamped 2001!!!!! Edited December 1, 2023 by oldgrump added a few bits 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingy1 Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Polished it.........AGAIN 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingy1 Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 (edited) Swapped my previous t595 955i for the Ducati. Straight swap . Chuffed Edited December 2, 2023 by Stingy1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickly Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Stingy1 said: Swapped my previous t595 955i for the Ducati. Straight swap . Chuffed Nice one, looks mint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingy1 Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 37 minutes ago, Mickly said: Nice one, looks mint It is. But can't use it in this weather and MOT needs doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Looks great ! Does the 380 run ok? Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingy1 Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 (edited) T 11 minutes ago, Ian Frog said: Looks great ! Does the 380 run ok? Cheers Ian The Gt380 runs well. Not set timing up dead on , but reckon it would pull a ton. Quiet engine , not usual rattles. Thinking of selling not sure yet. Bought it semi restored and got it completed. It's not a full resto just few things done Edited December 2, 2023 by Stingy1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interference Fit Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 (edited) Really struggling to fit OEM heated grips to the CBR650R - my problem that I hope someone can help me with is that I cannot get the two ends of the throttle cable into the end of the throttle tube - there is not enough slack in the cable. I have wound the adjuster all the way in (and out) to create as much throttle free play (cable slack) as possible, but I just can;t get the cable into the grooves in the new throttle tube, even with the throttle tube off the bars and flopping around on the end of the cables. What is the technique as none of the youtube tutorials cover this bit, they just refit them. I'm stuck at 4m 40s on this video.... (same as CBR650R). There's no easy access to the throttle body end to create slack there and nor does any instructions or manuals suggest this is necessary. I don't want to force it over the plastic housing and logic says that if it came off, it should go back on, but 3 hours later and I'm stumped. EDIT - Had a cup of tea, went back out and it slipped straight on. Frustratingly I don't know what I did differently, but at least it's on. Edited December 2, 2023 by Interference Fit 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideWithStyles Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 8 hours ago, Stingy1 said: Polished it.........AGAIN Sooo jealous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideWithStyles Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 You take the cables completely out (unconnected) to pre fit then remount when the grips are finally inplace. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingy1 Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 1 hour ago, RideWithStyles said: Sooo jealous Nobody needs to be jealous...anyone can get what they want. It's a state of mind. Remember , even people born into money shit on the bog. Walk down any street, see a big house , big car, they are no different to yourself. If they can have it, so can you. Just go out and do what it takes to get what you want. Go self employed, decide what you are worth. Don't be a mug employee with a "Boss" that decides what your life is worth per yr. To be a puppet. You want a Ducati? Go get it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideWithStyles Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Thanks but two things... real life family and medical reasons is a drawback. But dont be sorry , just treat it well, use it wisely and let others see and hear it to enjoy it when possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bianco2564 Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 19 hours ago, Stingy1 said: Polished it.........AGAIN Good to see another 380. This is mine, owned since 1996. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V650 Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 New Tyre time again Battlax T31 on the CB500X as it will never intentionally go off road Was looking for something that will last a bit as the Original Dunlop Mix trail were done afterabout 6k miles Waiting for the weather to clear up a little to test them out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingy1 Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 6 hours ago, Bianco2564 said: Good to see another 380. This is mine, owned since 1996. I would only see mine gone if I had a swap in my favour. Maybe a 749 Ducati or zx7r etc. But prob keep always. The reason I got it , half in bits , was the nostalgia of free times and the smell. You can't get that with an s1000r BMW. Mine takes me back to grinning trying to get to a ton , albeit on a knackered 250 in 1986. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bianco2564 Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 2 hours ago, Stingy1 said: I would only see mine gone if I had a swap in my favour. Maybe a 749 Ducati or zx7r etc. But prob keep always. The reason I got it , half in bits , was the nostalgia of free times and the smell. You can't get that with an s1000r BMW. Mine takes me back to grinning trying to get to a ton , albeit on a knackered 250 in 1986. I owned one when I was 18 in 1982 so very attached to mine. The noise and smell of them does take you back.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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