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[Matlock]

I don’t have to do it just yet, a firm thump usually brings the errant bulb back to life, but I’m sure it won’t eventually.

That's how mine started, carried on like that for a year before it finally failed.

[James]

-07 900 ABS 115 tkm on a clock. It's been surprisingly reliable bike for past 100 tkm. Just  standard maintenance. Front fork gators have been keeping fork seals in a good shape for past 40 tkm. Air box mod + PowerCommander + Laser cans are quite ok even if low rev torque is still a bit thin. Higher and wider seat (it's pretty tricky to make the shape and hardness comfortable enough - hints are welcome) + lowered screen fits quite well for a tall driver like me keeping helmet tolerable steady and quiet reducing still pressure on a chest. It's not for off road but light enough for 10/90 all-rounder/street needs but unfortunately carrying capacity quite low. I would prefer slightly shorter 1st gear and  +10 hp.
 
It's far from perfect but versatile enough for my needs. I've testes quite many bikes for a past couple of years ending up time after time to go on with TDM - charger. It's time to change timing chain and check valve clearances. New front brake discs an pads are also waiting for assembly. Original battery is finished. Just a few months and snow is gone and I'll be ready for road.

Welcome @Jussi.

[AL-58]

Reworked the seat for better personal and passenger comfort.

 

Al

[Favs]

New tyres today £148 the pair

[fixitsan]

New tyres today £148 the pair

 

That's not too bad, what brand have you chosen ?

[Favs]

Back to Avon Storm 3D -XM after the somewhat less than super & quite expensive, Angels (199 euro when bought)

[fixitsan]

Back to Avon Storm 3D -XM after the somewhat less than super & quite expensive, Angels (199 euro when bought)

 

I heard some high praises for the Angels, but mostly from people working in a bike shop....so, ya know

 

I've always liked Avon. Very happy with the PR3s I currently have mind you.

[Rallyist]

I have got Angels on both the 850 and the niner and quite happy with all aspects better than PR3 installed previously, but tyres are and always will be a divisive subject as in one mans meat is anothers poison

[Favs]

Yeah Rallyist tyre choice is very personal   - I'm not starting another tyre thread just my take on the two varieties mentioned
 

Fixitsan - Yeah sales/advertising driven drivel sometimes   Storms suit my riding style (ha) & mileage requirements.

Edited by Favs, 10 January 2018 - 07:34 pm.

[dablik]

Angels were brilliant for me, liked them more than the Roadsmarts which were good, i think it would be too rude not to try Avons next time round at the price, if they can hold Favs   up i may give em a bash.

[Favs]

[dablik]

was actually more about your riding ability than your figure Favs   

[Favs]

 

[boltonwill]

i have done my first oil and filter change and luckily filtered the old oil as i nearly lost my brass tube and o-ring of the housing.

 

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[dablik]

you change it for lager or bitter ?  dont tell me ya did an oil change on the pub carpet

[Apache]

i have done my first oil and filter change and luckily filtered the old oil as i nearly lost my brass tube and o-ring of the housing.
 
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Photo raised a smile....I kept my then new Z1000A2 in the dining room when I first got wed. Miraculously I'm still wed to the same lass....she's worth her weight in 4TX spares..

[boltonwill]

if i had my way it would be upstairs shes. 

[dablik]

if i had my way it would be upstairs shes. 

 

you might change your mind after the 1st attempt up the stairs.

[Onesea]

Fitted heated grips    had a quick run not far..  

 

[Latestarter]

After having the bike for over 4 years, and with the various upgrades done Ive finally removed the fairing for a respary. It was damaged when I bought it and was a good bargain tool in knocking the price down.

So thought over Christmas lets get it off and repaired and resparyed..

Edited by Latestarter, 14 January 2018 - 10:48 pm.