Bender Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Pulled mine out to start it and get it upto temp and realised it's become very dusty and last time I was out I lost one of the plastic number plate fixings. If it's dry tmrw it will be back out and cleaned. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulc Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 After fitting a delayed indicator buzzer and not being able to hear it I bought a left and right handed led off ebay for £1.50 each and fitted them on my mirror stems and now I can see the light from my riding position so wont leave the indicators on. The LEDs A short video I feel much better now and cannot miss when an indicator is on. The LEDs are cased in rubber and self adhesive and connect straight to the indicator wires. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 25 minutes ago, paulc said: After fitting a delayed indicator buzzer and not being able to hear it I bought a left and right handed led off ebay for £1.50 each and fitted them on my mirror stems and now I can see the light from my riding position so wont leave the indicators on. The LEDs A short video I feel much better now and cannot miss when an indicator is on. The LEDs are cased in rubber and self adhesive and connect straight to the indicator wires. You have no excuse now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Removed the hitch from the Pan and topped up the tyres pressure for Wed's MOT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 3 hours ago, paulc said: After fitting a delayed indicator buzzer and not being able to hear it I bought a left and right handed led off ebay for £1.50 each and fitted them on my mirror stems and now I can see the light from my riding position so wont leave the indicators on. The LEDs A short video I feel much better now and cannot miss when an indicator is on. The LEDs are cased in rubber and self adhesive and connect straight to the indicator wires. Have you tried them on a wet night time ride ? As i can forsee you being dazzled and it affecting your vision dramatically especially through a rain splattered visor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulc Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 (edited) 18 minutes ago, TimR said: Have you tried them on a wet night time ride ? As i can forsee you being dazzled and it affecting your vision dramatically especially through a rain splattered visor. I have tried them at night and they dont dazzle me but I cant miss them as the light is just in my vision with my helmet on but hopefully I wont be using my bike in the rain any time soon.. Famous last words Edited January 30, 2021 by paulc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 19 minutes ago, paulc said: I have tried them at night and they dont dazzle me but I cant miss them as the light is just in my vision with my helmet on but hopefully I wont be using my bike in the rain any time soon.. Famous last words I have to say I am pretty impressed with what you have done to be honest! its the little things eh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedibiker Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 I installed new number plate leds. The ones on it never worked since i got the bike, but it still passed the MOT as the tail light kind of has clear part to do that. But, I wanted them working as its a little extra brightness at the back and wanted to practice soldering wires. lol. Well, I chose the thinnest wires ever to practice on, but got it done. Bought heat shrink too. Under the blue is individual heat shrinks on the wires, but wanted the bigger to add support. £6 for the leds so not bad. they come seperate so look like they could be used for all sorts. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Fitted a pair of cheap hand guards to the CBF. Hopefully they might help deflect some of the wind and rain. I'm not fussed how they look, it's just that visiting my parents means a long motorway journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 I went out on Xena for an hour or so, glad I put on my thermals though I could just feel the cold coming through my jeans, but it felt great being out after so much crap weather, got go out tomorrow too so that's another ride. I have noticed a couple of rust spots starting to show on some of the shiny stuff, nothing serious which isn't bad for a 2 year old chinese bike that has spent the most of last year outside under a cover, mind you it hasn't had a proper clean or polish for the best part of a year either. If it's fine at the weekend I think I will treat her to a proper clean and make her all nice and shiny again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie man Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Fitted Cobrra Nemo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedibiker Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Fitted a relay for the heated grips on the mrs fazer.. went ok. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Pie man said: Fitted Cobrra Nemo 2 Be interested to hear how you get on with it. I had a Scottoiler, the vacuum type, could never get it to work right. Either too much oil or not enough. Those look simple and seem to get good reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeper96 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 I had every intention of cleaning and adjusting the chain then going for a ride to look at some areas I’d seen houses for sale in before arranging viewings but we’ve got builders installing new drainage who decided to cut the electric wire to the garage door Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 20 minutes ago, Keeper96 said: I had every intention of cleaning and adjusting the chain then going for a ride to look at some areas I’d seen houses for sale in before arranging viewings but we’ve got builders installing new drainage who decided to cut the electric wire to the garage door Shouldn't it be able to be opened manually? On ours you disengage the drive thread and it opens by hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie man Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 42 minutes ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said: Be interested to hear how you get on with it. I had a Scottoiler, the vacuum type, could never get it to work right. Either too much oil or not enough. Those look simple and seem to get good reviews. Hello. I used to have (still have in bits somewhere) a scottoiler, vacuum type on the V-Strom. Like you, I could never get it to work right. I already have a Nemo 2 on the MT07 that I use for commuting, I installed that back in 2019. A quarter of a turn allows about 3 mins of lube on to the chain, it isn't gravity fed, it is delivered under pressure, a quarter of a turn every 200 miles or as and when needed, depending on conditions. One full unit will last for roughly 2500 miles. I didn't like the idea of cutting into the vacuum or electrics on the KTM or MT07. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeper96 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 36 minutes ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said: Shouldn't it be able to be opened manually? On ours you disengage the drive thread and it opens by hand. We can, there’s manual handle like the old hand drills but it takes about 15 minutes to get a big enough gap to roll under, getting it high enough to get a bike out, lower it and then repeat once I got home would’ve taken longer than I was going to be out for the power went off once when I had a land rover I was selling inside and some people came to view it, we started winding at 9 and couldn’t get it out till about 1030! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said: Be interested to hear how you get on with it. I had a Scottoiler, the vacuum type, could never get it to work right. Either too much oil or not enough. Those look simple and seem to get good reviews. I have the cheap Chinese version: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264529655666 And I like it, only thing is it could do with dual nozzles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 8 hours ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said: Fitted a pair of cheap hand guards to the CBF. Hopefully they might help deflect some of the wind and rain. I'm not fussed how they look, it's just that visiting my parents means a long motorway journey. as long as they keep your hands warm who cares 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harris Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Started it! For the first time since october! I did try around mid january when it was snowing but it was too cold and the old bat wasnt interested in firing up at the time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 3, 2021 Author Share Posted February 3, 2021 Came to work on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilM Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 26 minutes ago, Stu said: Came to work on it What!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Fixed the LEDs on the front forks. I sealed the new ones with some epoxy before fitting. I reckon water was getting in where the cable enters the light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxie49 Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Doing a couple of jobs in the garage today, checked the bike over and noticed a bit of rust on the chain, so decided to clean and oil it ...... Simple enough job ....... Made a schoolboy error though, popped the bike up on the paddock stand, started the engine and allowed the rear wheel to spin whilst oiling it (yes I know that it's frowned upon by some to do that), totally forgot about the ABS sensor, fault light is now illuminated on the dash so need to get a code reader of my mate to clear it off ...... Typical of me, do one job and create another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 50 minutes ago, manxie49 said: Doing a couple of jobs in the garage today, checked the bike over and noticed a bit of rust on the chain, so decided to clean and oil it ...... Simple enough job ....... Made a schoolboy error though, popped the bike up on the paddock stand, started the engine and allowed the rear wheel to spin whilst oiling it (yes I know that it's frowned upon by some to do that), totally forgot about the ABS sensor, fault light is now illuminated on the dash so need to get a code reader of my mate to clear it off ...... Typical of me, do one job and create another It' should' clear itself once you ride it normally 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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