husoi Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 33 minutes ago, S-Westerly said: Dunno. Never had my rear seat tapped. At least not that I've noticed. Why? Have you been a naughty boy? That's what I've to the bike today. a wee tap on the rear when I took the pics for the mirror Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 1 hour ago, husoi said: does a wee tap on the rear seat counts as harassment? A wee on the rear seat is certainly harassment. A tap on the rear seat is just being posh and showing off that you en suite facilities. Why anyone would install a wee tap is a mystery I'm happy not to be resolved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Just now, Mississippi Bullfrog said: A wee on the rear seat is certainly harassment. A tap on the rear seat is just being posh and showing off that you en suite facilities. Why anyone would install a wee tap is a mystery I'm happy not to be resolved. A wee tap on the rear seat could be connected to a 20yr malt and that would be great In my sentence, tap = gentle smack... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted January 25, 2022 Author Share Posted January 25, 2022 Bought some gear oil for the final drive I also bought some squeeze bottles which are ideal for holding fluids like gear oil and brake fluid and can also be used to suck up fluid which is good for emptying brake reservoirs for fluid changes These are 180ml bottles and I bought these ones specifically for the final drive oil At each change it requires 180ml so I now have a handy stash of gear oil ready for changes with the correct amount. The cost of all this? Less than what bmw would charge just for one oil change 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 51 minutes ago, Stu said: Bought some gear oil for the final drive I also bought some squeeze bottles which are ideal for holding fluids like gear oil and brake fluid and can also be used to suck up fluid which is good for emptying brake reservoirs for fluid changes These are 180ml bottles and I bought these ones specifically for the final drive oil At each change it requires 180ml so I now have a handy stash of gear oil ready for changes with the correct amount. The cost of all this? Less than what bmw would charge just for one oil change Please tell me this has nothing to do with @husoi post above.... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerontious Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 used to cost me £10 to change the final drive oil. £10 and 10 minutes. Undo the fill bolt. undo the drain bolt. allow to drain. replace drain bolt and new crush washer. fill using gear oil until the oil just touches the lowest thread in the fill hole. replace fill bolt. Done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted January 25, 2022 Author Share Posted January 25, 2022 45 minutes ago, Gerontious said: used to cost me £10 to change the final drive oil. £10 and 10 minutes. Undo the fill bolt. undo the drain bolt. allow to drain. replace drain bolt and new crush washer. fill using gear oil until the oil just touches the lowest thread in the fill hole. replace fill bolt. Done. Including the cost of those bottles which are purely to make life easy it will cost me £6 per change and the same as you probably 10 mins to change it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Headlight bulb blew on the way into work this morning, so a quick stop at EuroCarParts and a set of Osram Night Breakers purchased. Cant tell the difference really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Not bike related but engineering and i am proud of myself. Changed exhaust manifold on boat… Last boat I did it on (same engine), took 3 days 12mm socket, rounded nut, blow lamp, imperial socket (and hammer), sheered nut, drill, tap, punch and lump hammer.. Today I used a 12mm socket it took 30 minutes 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 3 hours ago, Fish said: Headlight bulb blew on the way into work this morning, so a quick stop at EuroCarParts and a set of Osram Night Breakers purchased. Cant tell the difference really. Must try replacing my lamps with similar as my oem stuff is even worse than your dim lamps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbassred Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 (edited) Found the grip limit on a roundabout this morning. slight off camber, 2°, moist and cold tyres. Just a twich but its a reminder to use correct body positioning! Edited January 26, 2022 by Pbassred italics - off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR1 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 A bit late, it was yesterday… I got it a little bit muddy. Another sunny day which started cold but warmed up nicely so I went for a ride on empty roads. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy sugger Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 7 minutes ago, DR1 said: A bit late, it was yesterday… I got it a little bit muddy. Another sunny day which started cold but warmed up nicely so I went for a ride on empty roads. Are we jealous? No not really 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR1 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 56 minutes ago, billy sugger said: Are we jealous? No not really If it’s any consolation it’s still below freezing, grey and Misty here at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Today the sun is at least shining and I thought I'd go home on fun roads. After 2 brown trousers moments in less than 5 miles I am now on motorway. Roadscould best be described as slithery. No ice just loads of salty grime which makes the bike twitchy. So as I've got 250 miles to cover I'm just doing it as fast as I can. Also defrosting at motorway services. The thrill of it all. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Just got message from missus that the clutch kit is at home and engine oil + brake fluid is on its way. Can't wait to go home and finish the repairs and service the shadow for the weekend. Next weekend will be the turn of the Pan to be serviced. This year I won't be changing the oil filter (less than 10k miles) Other than changing the oil I'll be checking the spark plugs and replace the 2yrs brake/clutch fluid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Apparently 115 miles, was riding with a friend. She like to stop to take photos, so for once I have something to post… 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 On 24/01/2022 at 04:47, TimR said: Forgot 1 step .... you will receive 1 or 2 other emails before the discount code asking if your still deciding ( generally within 12 -24hrs of initially starting the process ) just ignore and await the goodie . Thanking you just ordered with 10% off…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 1 hour ago, onesea said: Apparently 115 miles, was riding with a friend. She like to stop to take photos, so for once I have something to post… Is this the "friend" who sends you photo's of cleaning wheels 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 21 minutes ago, Stu said: Is this the "friend" who sends you photo's of cleaning wheels You can recognise the rim, she is just that a friend…. Who rides all year and has gained a good knowledge in servicing and maintaining her bike. To the point of arguing about correct tyre pressures and being unable to upgrade both her headlights because then it blows the fuse (she runs one high power bulb one low)… That was just today. Having a female riding buddy is a bit like, 2 men walking one dog… People just make assumptions… 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 1 minute ago, onesea said: People just make assumptions… Thats the trouble in life these days isn't it I just thought I would say it before others did 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgrump Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 1 hour ago, onesea said: You can recognise the rim, she is just that a friend…. Who rides all year and has gained a good knowledge in servicing and maintaining her bike. To the point of arguing about correct tyre pressures and being unable to upgrade both her headlights because then it blows the fuse (she runs one high power bulb one low)… That was just today. Having a female riding buddy is a bit like, 2 men walking one dog… People just make assumptions… Hi @onesea, Has said friend changed her NC30, or has she sprayed/brought new panel kit, I always like the Rothmans colours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 8 hours ago, onesea said: Thanking you just ordered with 10% off…. No worries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 8 hours ago, Stu said: Thats the trouble in life these days isn't it I just thought I would say it before others did I was thinking it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm0129 Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 I do post occaisionaly, but do lurk a lot. It was only the other day that I realised I hadnt seen any recent posts from the poster in the Canaries who did regular ride reports and then pics of cleaning his bike. Is is still aRound/ OK? (I dont mean to ruffle any feathers if anything bad had happened) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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