fastbob Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Anyone fancy a chat about motorbikes on this DIY projects forum ? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 8 minutes ago, fastbob said: Anyone fancy a chat about motorbikes on this DIY projects forum ? You may have a point there I think I got more advice on how to plaster my ceiling than how to change the loom... But since you mention it, I am going service my brake calipers. I have noticed before when I services my forks any oil dropped leaves a terrible mess on the patio. Any one got any suggestions on how to remove the stains?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Advice is advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 yes Bob , my nephew wants an old bike , that he can restore, wants to learn and do things himself .... im no fooking help in that department im afraid . i'll help him find one and you may well get some questions fired your way at some time in the future 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted April 14, 2021 Author Share Posted April 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, Six30 said: yes Bob , my nephew wants an old bike , that he can restore, wants to learn and do things himself .... im no fooking help in that department im afraid . i'll help him find one and you may well get some questions fired your way at some time in the future Lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Over the next couple of weeks can you think of a nice pub garden somewhere between us where we can meet for a beer? I will bring the Dyna and we can compare war stories of idiot threads we have read on various forums lol. Cheers Ian 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 1 hour ago, fastbob said: Anyone fancy a chat about motorbikes on this DIY projects forum ? You could start a post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 If I could find a reasonably priced project...... These days the price of projects has gone too high. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 How true ! Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 1 hour ago, onesea said: You may have a point there I think I got more advice on how to plaster my ceiling than how to change the loom... But since you mention it, I am going service my brake calipers. I have noticed before when I services my forks any oil dropped leaves a terrible mess on the patio. Any one got any suggestions on how to remove the stains?? a few years ago i would have said gunk but i have heard that it isn't as good as it was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_M Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 26 minutes ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said: If I could find a reasonably priced project...... These days the price of projects has gone too high. I have a project. Being a mechanical technofeckwit means I’ve made a working bike into lots of pieces, some of which are absent, and insufficient time and ability to do anything about it. Right now I’d happily pay someone to stand and guide me on what to do... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 25 minutes ago, skyrider said: a few years ago i would have said gunk but i have heard that it isn't as good as it was Screwfix no nonsense degreaser. You'll know it's good because it'll knack the skin on your hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Just now, Mr Fro said: Screwfix no nonsense degreaser. A lot of people have mentioned this stuff before and I keep forgetting to get some! Is it as good as people say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 1 minute ago, Mr Fro said: Screwfix no nonsense degreaser. You'll know it's good because it'll knack the skin on your hands. Ohh Not found cleaner that can do that in a long time... Might even ask if it’s harmful to bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stedebs Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Was anyone else here today???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 8 minutes ago, stedebs said: Was anyone else here today???? Nah! some of us have to work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stedebs Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 19 minutes ago, Stu said: Nah! some of us have to work I have work ....... just not that much and today was my day off lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 1 minute ago, stedebs said: I have work ....... just not that much and today was my day off lol 6 days off for me now! But I have DIY to do but don't tell @fastbob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old-codger Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Whats work ??????????????? its been so long I cant remember doing any. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorky Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 3 hours ago, onesea said: You may have a point there I think I got more advice on how to plaster my ceiling than how to change the loom... But since you mention it, I am going service my brake calipers. I have noticed before when I services my forks any oil dropped leaves a terrible mess on the patio. Any one got any suggestions on how to remove the stains?? Coke, the type that you drink, not snort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted April 14, 2021 Author Share Posted April 14, 2021 2 hours ago, Ian Frog said: Over the next couple of weeks can you think of a nice pub garden somewhere between us where we can meet for a beer? I will bring the Dyna and we can compare war stories of idiot threads we have read on various forums lol. Cheers Ian That sounds good to me . I don't know if you're aware , but I don't drink . Not that I would when I was driving anyway . I was going to suggest the Castle pub on Edge Hill but it looks like the garden has been turned into an outdoor restaurant with booking required . Shame . There's the Wharf near Fenny Compton . Never actually been there but it has a garden and carpark . If there's anything nearer your way I don't mind putting in the miles . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, fastbob said: That sounds good to me . I don't know if you're aware , but I don't drink . Not that I would when I was driving anyway . I was going to suggest the Castle pub on Edge Hill but it looks like the garden has been turned into an outdoor restaurant with booking required . Shame . There's the Wharf near Fenny Compton . Never actually been there but it has a garden and carpark . If there's anything nearer your way I don't mind putting in the miles . You will find that the majority of places will need to be pre booked now! Although if theres space they will let you in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted April 14, 2021 Author Share Posted April 14, 2021 54 minutes ago, Stu said: 6 days off for me now! But I have DIY to do but don't tell @fastbob I'm all for DIY , DIY motorcycle maintenance . My flat is so decrepit that if I tried to fix it up it would probably fall down . I think the wallpaper is holding it together . 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Just now, fastbob said: I'm all for DIY , DIY motorcycle maintenance . My flat is so decrepit that if I tried to fix it up it would probably fall down . I think the wallpaper is holding it together . DIY everything here! the only thing I don't touch is gas and plastering! I had so much to do in the house its was unreal! we bought the place almost 4 years ago off an old couple who had not decorated for about 20 years! well they had but they had just painted over wallpaper Every room has pretty much been gutted and redone and just the one more room to totally do! our bedroom to finish but almost there! then its the garden I had over a year off though due to illness so I am way behind After all this I can then get some decent play time on the bike and start tinkering with other stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 @onesea @Stu - yes, it's very good, cheap too! I used it on the turbo project and it didn't harm the aluminium, magnesium or paint on the engine. Recently I've been using it to clean up the sminge from some 40 odd year old machinery. No damage to any paintwork there either. The only thing to note is that it does take a bit of washing off - a quick dribble from a watering can won't do it, it needs at least a blast from the hose. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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