dynax Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 21 minutes ago, Ian Frog said: When you say "Both" bikes have you found a way to keep the CG or are you referring to the little French moped? Fingers crossed for the CG. Cheers Ian Yes the CG, I will have to keep it insured until it goes, I can't risk having it uninsured for the time being 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 22 hours ago, S-Westerly said: Cleaned it thoroughly yesterday as for the first time in a long while it wasn't too cold to work on it. Then rode to Warminster to have a coffee with a mate then back via Cirencester. Amazingly it was still clean when I got home, no mud and crap all over it. is peter hammond motorcycles still in cirencester i used to have an x7 from that shop years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Couldn't say I'm afraid as for my biking stuff I tend to use either my local guy Road Runners in Stroud or Ducati Worcester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickly Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Fitted a USB plug - also shows battery Voltage, as it’s switched I didn’t bother with a separate relay, just attached it straight to the battery terminals.Only issue was the clip that stops it sliding off the bar mount snapped !! Typical Chinese shite ... not me being heavy handed.. oh no Bit of proper glue sorted it. (Pic taken with engine running ... hope I don’t get nicked for that ) 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_M Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 I fitted the panniers and did some essential click and collect shopping. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedibiker Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Got the engine in the bike, almost done connecting everything up.. start up tomorrow. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Disconnected from my £ 17.99 Automatic Trickle Charger , Drained the carb and filled it with fresh fuel , hit the button and she erupted into thunderous life for another summer . 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 Just come back after a 2 1/2 hour ride, only went locally and started heading out towards Barnsley then cut across to Rotherham then Bawtry and back home via Hatfield. Quite a few bikers about too so plenty of nodding, I might sort out an early tea then go out for an early evening ride while the weather's nice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilM Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 19 minutes ago, dynax said: Just come back after a 2 1/2 hour ride, only went locally and started heading out towards Barnsley then cut across to Rotherham then Bawtry and back home via Hatfield. Quite a few bikers about too so plenty of nodding, I might sort out an early tea then go out for an early evening ride while the weather's nice Bloody hell mate. Donny, Barnsley and rovrum. Living the dream.....lol 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 126 miles to Dorchester on Thames and back via interesting roads. Have to say though Oxfordshire has the most stupid 50 mph limits and cash cameras of anywhere I know. Also away from the A roads the conditions are not good, pot holes, crumbling edges etc. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 6 minutes ago, S-Westerly said: 126 miles to Dorchester on Thames and back via interesting roads. Have to say though Oxfordshire has the most stupid 50 mph limits and cash cameras of anywhere I know. Also away from the A roads the conditions are not good, pot holes, crumbling edges etc. Totally agree I went to Dorchester Dorset at the weekend and drove down the A34 past the Dorchester on Thames turn and agree with everything you have said. Cheers Ian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SometimesSansEngine Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 I rode it. First time this year and first time in many months. Happy 29th March to all 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 30, 2021 Author Share Posted March 30, 2021 Washed it and rode it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilM Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Took it to work.. Traffic getting busy again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Rode it second day running 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Went out again yesterday, this time went out towards Thorne through Snaith towards Knottingley, through Pontefract heading towards Barnsley then picked up the A638 back home to Donny. I'm sure there were more bikers out too which was good Today though I need to get some bits from the supermarket then it will be service time for Xena, going to do an oil/filter and coolant change probably drop in a new sparkplug too and check other bits as necessary , then give her a proper wash and polish up and go out again for an hour or two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Well that's the service done on Xena, just need to give her a wash and polish now, well more like after dinner then go for a ride and get some more fuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Went out on it ... 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Stopped and had a massive cup of coffee ... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Xena has now been washed and polished, chain cleaned and lubed, and lastly brake discs cleaned. Just having a drink then will go out for a post service ride just to make sure everything okay then get tank topped up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) Ran a few errands, and picked up a new oil filter tool. The filter on the Bobber is recessed which makes it tricky to get at. Someone recommended it after he'd tried everything else and this was the only thing that gripped the filter. The harder you turn the harder it grips. Edited March 31, 2021 by Mississippi Bullfrog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 That's the post service ride taken care of, no issues so that's it for the next 1000 or so miles probably nearer to 2000 though, as I don't really run her hard I did just now though to see if anything showed up but all good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said: Ran a few errands, and picked up a new oil filter tool. The filter on the Bobber is recessed which makes it tricky to get at. Someone recommended it after he'd tried everything else and this was the only thing that gripped the filter. The harder you turn the harder it grips. Now that does look like a good piece of kit . I bought something vaguely similar which was utterly useless . That thing , on the other hand , with it's spring and serrations looks like it means business . Having said all that , have you considered a K&N with a nut on the end ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) Phoned an MOT station that I haven't used before , asked whether they MOT Harleys with really loud pipes , the guy said " I bet it's not as loud as mine " Right you are then , see you Friday morning ! Sorted . Edited March 31, 2021 by fastbob 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 3 minutes ago, fastbob said: Now that does look like a good piece of kit . I bought something vaguely similar which was utterly useless . That thing , on the other hand , with it's spring and serrations looks like it means business . Having said all that , have you considered a K&N with a nut on the end ? I have learned that Bobber owners who fit filters with a nut on the end come to regret having done so - the Bobber is rather low to the ground and a few folk have hit something which contacted the nut destroying the filter. I was a bit sceptical about this when I first saw it, but it is built like the proverbial brick house of ease and is very solid. Annoyingly I've just done both oil changes so can't play with my new toy for a while yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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