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[fixitsan]

 

I know the feeling!  I am almost done insulating my garage.  I had done the walls a few years ago, but the ceiling was uninsulated.  I decided to use the attic portion of my garage for storage and figured as long as I was putting plywood down in the attic, I might as well throw some insulation down.  Not a fun job!  But it should retain heat a whole lot better.  Unfortunately, the rafters in my garage are just 2x4s, so I could only put in R19 insulation.  This also meant I had to use wall insulation and cut it to fit.  But R19 should be a lot better than nothing.

 

 

Sounds like a good garage !

 

mine doesn't have a ceiling, but just this very thin plastic sheet has made a huge difference.  I still needs access up there to to stuff in storage so this isn't a bad compromise

[Favs]

Based on the and30ers approach - I've dismantled my redundant Xgody Sat Nav (OS Windows Mobile 6.0), and sealed it up with gutter sealant (cos you can remove this goo if you need too).

I also sealed the power lead, case holes and the external bluetooth transmitter jack (and the power supply to this unit too), along with the Sat Nav sd card (updated NavigatorFree to replace outdated IGOPrimo).

 

Power is from 2 USB outlets on the bars which leaves the main socket free (there is another fused, permanently live, socket under the seat for charging items while the engine isn't running). 

 

This is now the primary nav system fitted to the bike and stands me a grand total of 25 GBP - therefore I won't mind too much if it goes bouncing down the road or the weather gets in to it.

 

Bluetooth squawks with Sena just fine - foul weather testing to follow all too soon no doubt  Results when available.

Edited by Favs, 11 October 2016 - 01:55 pm.

[fixitsan]

M&P sent me the wrong valve stem seals, and declared their 850 cylinder head gaskets out of stock so the head is sitting waiting......

....while it waits i've attacked the rear end, stripped the swingarm for inspection and to prep for painting.

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[cookiebare]

Found out that my $160 fork seal replacement job,is going to cost $650, cause Someone,Somewhere,Sometime,took them apart and put them back together again with a Sledgehammer! Grrrrrrr

[fixitsan]

Put the back end on...... that all black mess at the rear is gone

Some powder, some paint and some new nuts n bolts

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[fixitsan]

Valve stem oil seals from Yambits arrived so i finished lapping the valves in, and because the head gasket came i could fit the head.  Managed a test start using petrol down the carbs and all is well, except it seems the starter solenoid is on it's way out.

 

Started to replace the fork seals and decided I didn't like the look of the bushes, so ordered some for next week, together with a starter solenoid

 

Going to make some exhaust baffles tomorrow and hopefully refit the (hopefully quieter)  system, refill with coolant and check for leaks

[sidestand]

My Niner kept cutting out yesterday - eventually traced back to a loose battery terminal  - so that needs fixing today

[drewpy]

rode the TDM to Stafford bike show today. someone selling a 850 with wilbur shock and K-tec springs £1300, not bad price.

Saw a 9er in the "bike park/field" and there was a lovely modded TRX on one of the stands

[Studley Ramrod]

We need pics.

[Bjørge]

Changed front brake pads, when cleaning I discovered little rubber bits squeezed in between piston and caliper body.

Need a repair set for doing them...but put in pads after a good clean and brakes are good. When bike is parked within few weeks they come apart...

[drewpy]

We need pics.

forgot to take one of the TRX. should have done but it was near the end and I was tired (been there 4 hours already)

[PaydayGabe]

Hey Bjorge, morning. When you do those calipots, do both sides so everything is balanced. As you may have read, did mine in Sept. Make sure you order enough seal sets. Mk1 3vd requires 4 sets(1set per pair of pistons). Here is the OEM#
1NL-W0047-00-00 .
I split the caliper, and reused the little O-ring between them. Super clean everything. I thought it was quite easy for a first time effort. Good luck with the bleeping, , that was a drag. G.😎

[fixitsan]

Found the noisy valve/tappet so ordered a shim. Ordered front brake seals too, it must be catching !

[Bjørge]

Hey Bjorge, morning. When you do those calipots, do both sides so everything is balanced. As you may have read, did mine in Sept. Make sure you order enough seal sets. Mk1 3vd requires 4 sets(1set per pair of pistons). Here is the OEM#
1NL-W0047-00-00 .
I split the caliper, and reused the little O-ring between them. Super clean everything. I thought it was quite easy for a first time effort. Good luck with the bleeping, , that was a drag. G.

 

Thanks ! I have blue spot calipers from an R6, and ordered myself a full set (16 seals in total). Really hope I get those pistons out (do I need a piston removal tool ?) - haven't done it in a while.

 

Last time I was to bleed a system, I used the rubber band method - worked a treat but made the bike stationary for 48 hours !

[PaydayGabe]

Hey there Bjorge, , Mmmm blue spots, nice. Never done those. I know there are several different styles of them. Personally I would like to have the tool to unscrew them from the main caliper body. You know, the blue covers I'm guessing, , tool looks like a giant torx driver. Really, you can never have enough tools.😊
As far as bleeding, I used a Miti-vac hand pump to get it done, and it still took forever. I can guarantee you that the next time I have to bleed, I'm buying a fork oil syringe and will back-bleed from bottom up. Air bubbles float up. It's gotta be easier than top down. Hopefully. Lol.🤐 Plus, it's another tool in the inventory. 😆
At any rate, super clean(surgical clean) everything, make sure the seals are in the proper orientation and keep us posted. Have fun, , G. 😎👍

[Favs]

Pre-trip once over & flound flattery a bit bat (may hve bin me Fing about yesturd or may knott hav), therefive on charge until beddies 

 

May replace with fancy Lithium (sure one of my mates take this stuff?) type new techno lump depending on £ and wot I read.

[dablik]

Wot ya say favs   is good for dysfunction apparently !!

[Favs]

Well if En Ee 1 is Putin the fun in dysfunczonal....

[danceswithmopeds]

Wow! I didn't know dyslexia was spread by keyboard.

A real comp virus?

[fixitsan]

Wow! I didn't know dyslexia was spread by keyboard.
A real comp virus?

You would think, for a condition of that nature, they would give it an easier spelling.

Psychologists have a sick sense of humour....