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What Have You Done To Your Tdm Today?

Started by arthurbikemad , Jul 09 2014 12:35 pm

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#3461 fixitsan

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Posted 18 February 2019 - 12:31 am

 
I see the weather's still the same....Shite !


To be fair the rain missed us and it was over 10Celsius all day

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Posted 18 February 2019 - 09:15 am

To be fair the rain missed us and it was over 10Celsius all day

 

So no actual rain and around 10C..... In my time, in that neck of the woods, I would have called that a good day out !

But how long did it take you to was down the bike ?

Don't tell me you never !


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Posted 18 February 2019 - 09:30 am

 
So no actual rain and around 10C..... In my time, in that neck of the woods, I would have called that a good day out !
But how long did it take you to was down the bike ?
Don't tell me you never !


5 minute rinse from a 2 gallon pump action garden sprayer and a quick shot of salt neautraliser :)

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Posted 23 February 2019 - 07:39 pm

Changed my led spots , third set this month
Broke one couple weeks back due to losing it on icy road
Replaced with another set one lasted a week ( little transformer inside needs re-soldered )
New controller for R+G Heated grips -Quick test seems positive both heat evenly very slowly but evenly
And removed another screw from my rear tyre - trying some cargol twisty things this time
Thought about cleaning it but that can wait till next week

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Posted 24 February 2019 - 07:13 am

Hi comrads!!! :-)

Result of long cold winter nights - brutal and fearless DIY central stand  :badgerrock:

Some pix of Mr.Frankenstein:

https://cloud.mail.r.../Aoev/6LSA3gf77

https://cloud.mail.r.../12Mk/VFEequnjb


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Posted 24 February 2019 - 08:35 am

Thought about cleaning it but that can wait till next week

At least you thought about it!!


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Posted 24 February 2019 - 08:39 am

Hi comrads!!! :-)

Result of long cold winter nights - brutal and fearless DIY central stand  :badgerrock:

Some pix of Mr.Frankenstein:

https://cloud.mail.r.../Aoev/6LSA3gf77

https://cloud.mail.r.../12Mk/VFEequnjb

 

Looks pretty good !


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Posted 24 February 2019 - 12:38 pm

At least you thought about it!!


Hehehe
Problem is I'm very good at thinking about it but then if it's a decent day I want to get out on it and if it's a crap day I don't want to spend a couple of hours cleaning it
But will definitely give it a wash this week

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Posted 24 February 2019 - 04:22 pm

fired the bike up, first time since October and once the petrol got to the engine, purred loike a pussycat. :)  MOT in 3 weeks so will be chicken all is ok.


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Posted 24 February 2019 - 10:16 pm

Got the old girl out and fired her up 3rd push of the starter
Gave her a good check over then out for a bimble
Nice day for first ride of the year
Hopefully will get out on her a bit more this year

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Posted 25 February 2019 - 12:25 pm

washed mine and fitting a cctv system in to record any numpties on the road


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Posted 27 February 2019 - 12:17 pm

Tried my hand at hydrodipping....

 

[/url]hydro1 by Chris Barron, on Flickr">http://46313148165_fbc202843c_b.jpghydro1 by Chris Barron, on Flickr

 

 

The blue will go well with the dark Galaxy Blue fuel tank of Muddy's old bike. The front fairing has had a couple of coats of lacquer and came up well enough for me, despite a few runs. The lower part of the front fairing is sprayed with Halfords bumper paint, which has just the right amount of sheen to look original.

 

Side panels just need a couple coats of lacquer, when completely dried out.

 

 

Obviously, wait until your wife is out.... :)

 

[/url]hydro2 by Chris Barron, on Flickr">http://46313147605_28c3e408d9_b.jpghydro2 by Chris Barron, on Flickr

 

 

 

 

 

Here's a good vid with a laid back approach. The activator is a key ingredient, I reckon a 500ml aerosol of activator (acetone based) would be enough to do a bike and a half.......  

 


Edited by fixitsan, 27 February 2019 - 12:50 pm.

Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.

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Posted 27 February 2019 - 09:16 pm

Washed the Bike yesterday
So Today
Had another bout of misfiring / running on 1 cylinder
As per usual R / H coil . moisture in one of the connections seems to be today's culprit
Back running on both again but still a little rough

Just finished reading threads about this
So I've ordered new plug caps , H T Lead ( although just replaced Coil / Lead +Taped them )
will have a look at some sort of shielding to keep water away from this area

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Posted 28 February 2019 - 10:31 pm

Got new crash bars today from Rafal, fitted in a few mins but had to make 2 brackets to fit my drl's where I wanted, very happy how they turned out :)

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Posted 05 March 2019 - 02:35 pm

Shoved it outside while I tidied the shed.


Single-handedly reviving the Wave.

 

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Posted 06 March 2019 - 08:06 pm

Began attaching wires to the aux fuse distribution board until sciatic nerve deemed tea and carrot cake time = silver lining


Edited by Favs, 06 March 2019 - 08:06 pm.

Single-handedly reviving the Wave.

 

2008 reg. Black TDM 900 ABS

 

 

 

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Posted 11 March 2019 - 07:37 pm

Back of the net....another MOT passed. But with it's first ever adviser (30k miles and 13 years)..rear brake pads worn, which was a bit of a surprise as I didn't realise I used it!! ;-)
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Posted 12 March 2019 - 08:51 am

Back of the net....another MOT passed. But with it's first ever adviser (30k miles and 13 years)..rear brake pads worn, which was a bit of a surprise as I didn't realise I used it!! ;-)

They must be binding through lack of use then  :rotflmmfao:


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Posted 12 March 2019 - 05:04 pm

Today I tested the ground clearance on a temporary speed bump.  It didn't go well.  :angry:

 


Edited by Karpo, 13 March 2019 - 08:49 am.

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Posted 14 March 2019 - 11:57 am

Been commuting to work on the bike since before xmas and over the last week noticed the front was a bit wobbly so on inspection the tyre has little bulges just above the chicken strips I'm thinking this 5 year old tyre with only about 4000km on it don't like the rain as it only ever had dry days, time to price a new one even tho there's plenty thread left  :huh:



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