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Just won't go.
Posted 10 June 2020 - 11:16 am
There are so many reports about certain types of imported short levers locking up front brakes, in a similar fashion to how you've described.
There are a lot of links down this page https://www.gixxer.c...ncement.335452/
Mine was down to my own modification though so can't hold that against the chinese, I'll stick to holding the bat eating thing against them.
Current toys: '99 XT600E, 2000 4TX, '82 Princess 30DS (where the username comes from), No longer a '03 Fazer thou.
Save the planet, it's the only one with beer!
Gettin to be an 'Old Bugger'
Posted 10 June 2020 - 11:25 am
Took the Mk1 out for a ride first ride for me in 12 months, 320+ miles doing Round Britain Landmarks, bit stiff this morning is an understatement.
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Round Britain Rally.....
1993 TDM 850 Mk1 ..... 2008 TDM 900 .... 1975, 1979, 1982, 1992 Goldwings, Scott, AJS, Triumph 5TA
Sir Cumference
Posted 10 June 2020 - 12:21 pm
240 miles rainy/wet run today to test new booties. Met up with Studley for breakfast/chat - ta for the beers n cake 
Single-handedly reviving the Wave.
2008 reg. Black TDM 900 ABS
Monkey Boys Monkey
Posted 10 June 2020 - 01:57 pm
You're welcome. Thanks for dropping off the pan ears and rack.
Nice to get out though Graham ? Think I'd be struggling after doing a 320 mile ride. 
Mk2a 2000 in Silver. Top end Refurb @ 41100 miles, Scottoiler, Renthal Road High Bars, Up & Back Bar Risers, Bellypan, DL650 Handguards, Capt. Picard Bar Ends, House of Henty SS Wheel spacers, New Seat Cover Fitted. 58 MPG !! Now owned by chrisbee ! Studley's mk2a Bloggerydoodaah ! Photos of my first MK1 Photos of my MK2a TPLQHCSRSFC No. 1 Fan
Master Intermediate Fettlin' Award 2018
Posted 10 June 2020 - 03:37 pm
Well done Graham, hope you took an oil can along 
Bigred mk1 R1 Calipers- Braided lines- Givi wing rack-Crash bungs- Hi vis bullets-PR2's- and a hoot to ride.
Quad 900 Silver Laser duo tech pipes-Scott oiler-Engine crash bars- Radiator mounted see me ring LED's-Datatool system 3 alarm -Centre stand- Extender fender-Renthal bars-Handle bar risers-Mirror extenders-BMW GS Handgaurds-Acumen uprated horn & Nautilus-Stainless steel Radiator guard-Givi wing rack-OEM screen-Yammy touring screen-MRA Vario-MRA Double bubble cut down for fast as fk riding-Tiger screen-Tank protector-Stomp grip panels-Optimate lead Gone to Heaven 
1991 MK1 in need of some TLC watch this space Gone to Heaven 
Sorted and on the Road Mick 
it's the bike that Jack built 
Carpe Addict
Posted 10 June 2020 - 06:47 pm
There are so many reports about certain types of imported short levers locking up front brakes, in a similar fashion to how you've described.
There are a lot of links down this page https://www.gixxer.c...ncement.335452/
Just won't go.
Posted 10 June 2020 - 08:20 pm
Have to admit I didn't notice mine were the short ones till I actually fitted them, I'd have prefered longer but I don't remember length being in the description.
Current toys: '99 XT600E, 2000 4TX, '82 Princess 30DS (where the username comes from), No longer a '03 Fazer thou.
Save the planet, it's the only one with beer!
Carpe junky
Posted 10 June 2020 - 10:55 pm
ive been waiting for new fuel hose to arrive
Carpe Addict
Posted 11 June 2020 - 05:40 am
I found Most of the adverts were for the short stylesHave to admit I didn't notice mine were the short ones till I actually fitted them, I'd have prefered longer but I don't remember length being in the description.
Resident vulture
Posted 11 June 2020 - 06:33 am
I saw mine yesterday for the first time since March! It's parked in our work bike shed at the moment, which is covered but open fronted so it's looking even filthier than normal with a nice layer of sandy crud over the back end.
Now the shops are reopening I need to get a number plate made up for it and I really should start keeping an eye on ebay for euro spec headlights. Bizarrely motorbikes don't need an APK (MoT) in the Netherlands so I haven't got round to sorting the headlight yet, and most of my tools are in storage anyway so might not be able to fit it if I get one.
1992 Mk1, 76k miles, Hagon springs, MTC exhaust, 4½ gears Gone now 
2009 900 abs, 42k miles, Yamaha heated grips, double bubble screen, R&G crash bungs, scottoiler, Autocom, 1500 lumen LED spotlights.
has been here 4ever
Posted 11 June 2020 - 11:02 am
Bizarrely motorbikes don't need an APK (MoT) in the Netherlands
Neither do they in Norway
There was some initiative here ~10 years ago to establish MOT for bikes, but I believe the reason it wasn't done is reports clearly saying that there is little gained security wise as motorbike owners usually keep their vehicles in good shape.
Master Intermediate Fettlin' Award 2018
Posted 11 June 2020 - 12:42 pm
Neither do they in Norway
There was some initiative here ~10 years ago to establish MOT for bikes, but I believe the reason it wasn't done is reports clearly saying that there is little gained security wise as motorbike owners usually keep their vehicles in good shape.
Generally true in the UK keeping bike in shape but we live in a Big Brother Utopia..arses.
Bigred mk1 R1 Calipers- Braided lines- Givi wing rack-Crash bungs- Hi vis bullets-PR2's- and a hoot to ride.
Quad 900 Silver Laser duo tech pipes-Scott oiler-Engine crash bars- Radiator mounted see me ring LED's-Datatool system 3 alarm -Centre stand- Extender fender-Renthal bars-Handle bar risers-Mirror extenders-BMW GS Handgaurds-Acumen uprated horn & Nautilus-Stainless steel Radiator guard-Givi wing rack-OEM screen-Yammy touring screen-MRA Vario-MRA Double bubble cut down for fast as fk riding-Tiger screen-Tank protector-Stomp grip panels-Optimate lead Gone to Heaven
1991 MK1 in need of some TLC watch this space Gone to Heaven Sorted and on the Road Mick it's the bike that Jack built
Sir Cumference
Posted 11 June 2020 - 12:49 pm
Washed, leathered, FS365'd and put back in the shed - probably until Tuesday when taking pal Bill to collect his umpteenth HD (swapping out HD Electraglide Classic for an Electraglide Ultra Classic Low). I shall be adding a hundred miles or so to his new one cos he'll let me and cos I like em - they make me grin.
Single-handedly reviving the Wave.
2008 reg. Black TDM 900 ABS
Resident vulture
Posted 11 June 2020 - 01:08 pm
Neither do they in Norway
There was some initiative here ~10 years ago to establish MOT for bikes, but I believe the reason it wasn't done is reports clearly saying that there is little gained security wise as motorbike owners usually keep their vehicles in good shape.
Edited by ChrisG, 12 June 2020 - 06:44 am.
1992 Mk1, 76k miles, Hagon springs, MTC exhaust, 4½ gears Gone now
2009 900 abs, 42k miles, Yamaha heated grips, double bubble screen, R&G crash bungs, scottoiler, Autocom, 1500 lumen LED spotlights.
Backstreet Mechanikin'
Posted 11 June 2020 - 05:12 pm
Edited by leehenty, 11 June 2020 - 05:34 pm.
2002 900 silver,oil pressure switch with brass 90 degree conversion, RG fork protectors. Wilburs custom made rear Shock with remote hydraulic preload and RG shocktube, Wilburs front springs. Scotoiler with a custom made swing arm delivery unit. Silicone radiator hoses.BMW 1150 handguards with Touratech extensions, Carbon Fibre yoke cover and fender extenda, MRA flip screen, Yamaha Engine bars, SW Motech Centre Stand, Kappa wingrack three box Luggage with E21's as option from the K960 boxes, Zumo 660 satnav on Touratech mount, Led Voltage monitor, Baglux tank cover, Clear LED Rear light, Aux LED brake light, Stainless rear axle nut, stainless chain adjusters, stainless wheel spacers front and rear, Probolt Polished Stainless Flanged Hex engine screws, Polished stainless fairing screws, stainless disc bolts. Titanium brake pins front, Probolt Titanium Flanged Hex Front Caliper Bolts & Rear caliper slide pins.<p>Top Sellerie double gel pad seat. Carbon Fibre inner dash and side infill panels. Anodised black alloy swingarm pivot bolt covers and footpegs, Nano II Gear indicator.
Carpe Citizen
Posted 11 June 2020 - 07:12 pm
Pushed it into the garage to get it off the driveway, now Len's old bike has a new home.
I can start fettling it up now.
Although I'm still besotted with the little KTM I'm going to get the TDM up to scratch and do some long comfortable runs on it hopefully
As I was saying to Calum (new member Magpie) I can't see anyone wanting to buy it with 106,000 miles, so I'll keep it, care for it, and get them miles up
Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
Gettin to be an 'Old Bugger'
Posted 11 June 2020 - 07:13 pm
Very nice Lee, I think it may be a case of please form a queue gentlemen
Edited by Rallyist, 11 June 2020 - 07:14 pm.
For a challenging summer try the
Round Britain Rally.....
1993 TDM 850 Mk1 ..... 2008 TDM 900 .... 1975, 1979, 1982, 1992 Goldwings, Scott, AJS, Triumph 5TA
Backstreet Mechanikin'
Posted 11 June 2020 - 08:19 pm
2002 900 silver,oil pressure switch with brass 90 degree conversion, RG fork protectors. Wilburs custom made rear Shock with remote hydraulic preload and RG shocktube, Wilburs front springs. Scotoiler with a custom made swing arm delivery unit. Silicone radiator hoses.BMW 1150 handguards with Touratech extensions, Carbon Fibre yoke cover and fender extenda, MRA flip screen, Yamaha Engine bars, SW Motech Centre Stand, Kappa wingrack three box Luggage with E21's as option from the K960 boxes, Zumo 660 satnav on Touratech mount, Led Voltage monitor, Baglux tank cover, Clear LED Rear light, Aux LED brake light, Stainless rear axle nut, stainless chain adjusters, stainless wheel spacers front and rear, Probolt Polished Stainless Flanged Hex engine screws, Polished stainless fairing screws, stainless disc bolts. Titanium brake pins front, Probolt Titanium Flanged Hex Front Caliper Bolts & Rear caliper slide pins.<p>Top Sellerie double gel pad seat. Carbon Fibre inner dash and side infill panels. Anodised black alloy swingarm pivot bolt covers and footpegs, Nano II Gear indicator.
has been here 4ever
Posted 12 June 2020 - 04:49 am
Identifed a potential rust problem. Whilst poking about I saw what looked like rust on the metal pipe connecting the water pump to the elbow on the cylinder head. Poking a small mirror in shows definite corrosion on the side facing the engine.
I thought oh I'll just replace that then. Nearly £12 at Fowlers plus O rings for a bit of squashed steel ! And on back order no stock.
Looking through my box of bits I got an old one more corroded than mine so measured up and made myself one in 316.
has been here 4ever
Posted 12 June 2020 - 01:12 pm
Well I thought I would highlight it, so you can all get to giving it a brush with ACF50. Takes quite a time to make one from solid bar. I was hopeful a 22mm copper fitting would work but it's a funny size.
i painted mine as it was in really good condition.
O rings weren't cheap but not wanting to renew if they leaked
"As I Lay Rubber down to street, I pray for traction I can keep. But if I skid and begin to slide, please dear god protect my ride"
Mods; Oil pressure switch, neoprene rear inner mudguard, scottoiler, highway pegs, fenda extenda, 1999 carbs and airbox, Kais suspension setup, later clutch springs, LED lamps, Metmachex swingarm, Hagon Shock, Oxford heated grips, 4 way fused accessory Bus, 17" 3CV front wheel, Michellin R6 tyres, GPS speedo, 5' ignition advance.
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