Mississippi Bullfrog Posted September 8, 2022 Posted September 8, 2022 Went out. Came back. Put the lining back in my jacket. Went out again. 2 5 Quote
MikeHorton Posted September 9, 2022 Posted September 9, 2022 Gave the big girl a good clean down, and prepped her for a lie down until next year put fuel stabiliser in the tank and hooked up to the trickle charger. 1st time I've owned a bike and not rode it through the cruddy season. 4 Quote
Fish Posted September 9, 2022 Posted September 9, 2022 Might as well sell it and get another next year. 1 Quote
Stu Posted September 9, 2022 Author Posted September 9, 2022 5 hours ago, MikeHorton said: Gave the big girl a good clean down, and prepped her for a lie down until next year put fuel stabiliser in the tank and hooked up to the trickle charger. 1st time I've owned a bike and not rode it through the cruddy season. All the best for the Op and rest up and take it easy 1 Quote
onesea Posted September 9, 2022 Posted September 9, 2022 Road him in the rain first time in months… Quote
Fish Posted September 14, 2022 Posted September 14, 2022 Replaced the locks on the panniers and top box so they all used the same key. 30 mins all in, but I have to say top service from Mad4Bikes. Parts ordered at 2pm, arrived first thing this morning. 4 Quote
Bianco2564 Posted September 16, 2022 Posted September 16, 2022 MOT'd the Silverwing today, passed with a couple of advisories on brake fluctuation. Already bought a new disc for the rear as he commented on it last year, but I couldn't get the disc retaining bolts undone despite all the usual heating,soaking and hitting the bolt heads. New pads improved it but its not really noticeable on the road. Will have to buy a front disc and pads and have another crack at the rear one. Did 8000 miles in a year, now on 72k. Quote
fastbob Posted September 16, 2022 Posted September 16, 2022 5 hours ago, Bianco2564 said: MOT'd the Silverwing today, passed with a couple of advisories on brake fluctuation. Already bought a new disc for the rear as he commented on it last year, but I couldn't get the disc retaining bolts undone despite all the usual heating,soaking and hitting the bolt heads. New pads improved it but its not really noticeable on the road. Will have to buy a front disc and pads and have another crack at the rear one. Did 8000 miles in a year, now on 72k. Unless the MOT states to replace the disk I'd just leave it if you're happy with the braking . Removing stubborn disk bolts is rarely an experience that ends well . In the incredibly unlikely event that the police should question it , just tell them you stuck new pads in and it seems a lot better . 1 Quote
Fish Posted September 17, 2022 Posted September 17, 2022 Wired in the Garmin and went for a bimble 3 Quote
Bianco2564 Posted September 17, 2022 Posted September 17, 2022 20 hours ago, fastbob said: Unless the MOT states to replace the disk I'd just leave it if you're happy with the braking . Removing stubborn disk bolts is rarely an experience that ends well . In the incredibly unlikely event that the police should question it , just tell them you stuck new pads in and it seems a lot better . The tester did also mention a lip on the rear disc and he did repeat the brake test several times so clearly its a bit borderline in his eyes. Even though its probably going to be a ball ache I think I'll get them changed before next year. Front will be easy as that's been off already, will just need a bit more determination on the rear. Quote
Bikeowner Posted September 20, 2022 Posted September 20, 2022 Rode the bobber and decided that it's getting cold so do I sell or tuck her up for the winter ? Quote
skyrider Posted September 20, 2022 Posted September 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Bikeowner said: Rode the bobber and decided that it's getting cold so do I sell or tuck her up for the winter ? put it in the man cave with a woolly blanket Quote
MikeHorton Posted September 20, 2022 Posted September 20, 2022 Riding in winter can be good fun on dry cold days. Maybe get some winter riding gear Acf the bike to protect it and ride on those days it's looking good. 2 Quote
bonio Posted September 20, 2022 Posted September 20, 2022 3 hours ago, Bikeowner said: Rode the bobber and decided that it's getting cold so do I sell or tuck her up for the winter ? Tuck. You'll thank yourself next Spring. Quote
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted September 20, 2022 Posted September 20, 2022 Rode the Bobber, got it filthy so it went up on the lift and had a thorough clean. Spokes cleaned with ACF - the chrome isn't as good as it used to be so they will rust if left with damp on them. It will go out on drier days over the winter but not when there is salt on the roads. The CBF is currently clean but will earn its keep during the winter as it's my all weather workhorse. 1 Quote
Bikeowner Posted September 20, 2022 Posted September 20, 2022 I have a project 750 Honda (1976) to do so it makes sense to sell the GL to give me some room. Maybe have a few more rides out first though. Quote
fastbob Posted September 20, 2022 Posted September 20, 2022 (edited) Fixed my sticking brake light switch . Nothing actually wrong with it but the master cylinder piston was sticking badly . A bit of WD40 to separate the boot from the plunger and it's right as rain . No more melted tail light bulbs which , incidentally are the same as fitted to a Jeep so you can avoid Harley Tax . Edited September 20, 2022 by fastbob Quote
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted September 21, 2022 Posted September 21, 2022 I discovered I can fit a 10 litre tub of paint into the top box on the CBF. 1 Quote
husoi Posted September 21, 2022 Posted September 21, 2022 New (plan B) oil filter and sump plug washer in standby if new K&N filter doesn't arrive in time before Fri. 1 Quote
Ian Frog Posted September 21, 2022 Posted September 21, 2022 Nice day for a ride ! Felt warmer on the way to work. Cheers Ian Quote
billy sugger Posted September 21, 2022 Posted September 21, 2022 3 hours ago, husoi said: New (plan B) oil filter and sump plug washer in standby if new K&N filter doesn't arrive in time before Fri. @husoi why not just fit the Honda one anyway? Them ones ain't cheap compared to HIFLO so why have it as a shelf ornament Quote
husoi Posted September 21, 2022 Posted September 21, 2022 18 minutes ago, billy sugger said: @husoi why not just fit the Honda one anyway? Them ones ain't cheap compared to HIFLO so why have it as a shelf ornament The one I want to fit is a K&N, the OEM will be used on next service. I don't think I will buy another Hiflo again Quote
billy sugger Posted September 21, 2022 Posted September 21, 2022 4 hours ago, husoi said: The one I want to fit is a K&N, the OEM will be used on next service. I don't think I will buy another Hiflo again @husoi I've never used a K&N, only Hiflo or OEM, so how good are they? Quote
husoi Posted September 21, 2022 Posted September 21, 2022 6 minutes ago, billy sugger said: @husoi I've never used a K&N, only Hiflo or OEM, so how good are they? K&N are rated as top notch filters usually used in racing and high performance. According to K&N their casings are made of thicker metal and will last longer or endure a more harsh use. Because I ride frequently throughout the year water corroded the HF. Hence going for a more expensive one. First time using it so I can't say about how good they are. Only when I change it next year I'll be able to tell how they compare to HF. Maybe I will cut open the old one and keep it until I replace the new one and compare the 2. Quote
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