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#4361 Bjørge

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Posted 25 July 2020 - 02:39 pm

A 120km test ride after assembling the exhaust. Can no longer hear the engine 😁
With new clutch, c/s, tyres, footpeg rubbers, new fork oil (and attached damping rods😶) and everything polished bike feels better than ever spite of 115' kms on the clock😎

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Posted 26 July 2020 - 09:31 pm

Today I've
swapped tha Avon Storms for Battlax T31s and balanced them both. 5g front 20g rear.
fitted 90 degree tyre valves
oiled the compressor
changed rear sprocket for 39T and took 2 links out of the chain.
rivet link done.⁸
all clutch springs changed to HDuty
adjusted clutch
cleaned ABS sensors

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Posted 27 July 2020 - 09:21 am

90 degree valves, so much better so next tyre change, Al would be interested to hear how the HD clutch springs are as i'm sitting on the fence between reg or HD..or have you got hands like shovels  :)


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Posted 27 July 2020 - 09:30 am

Today I've
swapped tha Avon Storms for Battlax T31s and balanced them both. 5g front 20g rear.
fitted 90 degree tyre valves
oiled the compressor
changed rear sprocket for 39T and took 2 links out of the chain.
rivet link done.⁸
all clutch springs changed to HDuty
adjusted clutch
cleaned ABS sensors

Busy day then Al. :)


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Posted 27 July 2020 - 09:36 am

I have 36GG hands Cliff but I'm not sure that's an official glove size.........

 

A new clutch cable has significantly lightened the amount of pull required - not drybollix light but good enough for my 9er wrists.

 

I'll report after some town work.


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Posted 27 July 2020 - 09:37 am

:lol:


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Posted 27 July 2020 - 09:56 am

Yep busy Ian 

 

Rear Avon tyre was about the same thickness as Mates.

 

Front T31 has a much stiffer sidewall than the front Storm.


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Posted 27 July 2020 - 02:28 pm

Why am I not surprised.  Cheers for the info. :good:


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Posted 27 July 2020 - 08:43 pm

mmm Cliff looks like you changed your avatar today  :good:

 

 

aah memories  :jest: twas a lovely bike :cool:


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Posted 28 July 2020 - 07:10 am

mmm Cliff looks like you changed your avatar today  :good:

 

 

AAww obviously he leans the other way :hide: :rotflmmfao:


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Posted 29 July 2020 - 05:22 pm

mmm Cliff looks like you changed your avatar today  :good:

 

 

aah memories  :jest: twas a lovely bike :cool:

 

Yep my annoying one has gone tits up, oh i do miss that 9r..


AAww obviously he leans the other way :hide: :rotflmmfao:

 

Say's the 9r rider  :P


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Posted 30 July 2020 - 06:32 pm

Wired up my topbox light connector with a proper waterproof joint, so if I ever need Givi M3 plate off it will be easy.
Gave it the final clean , topped up Scottoiler ready for Cumbria.

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Posted 31 July 2020 - 08:39 pm

Wired up my topbox light connector with a proper waterproof joint, so if I ever need Givi M3 plate off it will be easy.
Gave it the final clean , topped up Scottoiler ready for Cumbria.

 

You'll need to avoid riding through Covidshire then


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Posted 02 August 2020 - 12:33 pm

Took the step-grandson for a ride in the light rain. He's 15 and into getting a 125cc and a license.... maybe there will be a renovation project for me soon? 😁

Anyhow, the Mk1 with a pillion is really comfy as the rear Nitro is a tad bit racey for one-up. New PRs on provide to me unprecedented confidence on wet roads. Of course rain means less lean, but gone is the old anxiety....
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Posted 02 August 2020 - 01:00 pm

Took the step-grandson for a ride in the light rain. He's 15 and into getting a 125cc and a license.... maybe there will be a renovation project for me soon?

Anyhow, the Mk1 with a pillion is really comfy as the rear Nitro is a tad bit racey for one-up. New PRs on provide to me unprecedented confidence on wet roads. Of course rain means less lean, but gone is the old anxiety....

:good: aren't today's tyres great when compared to Speedmasters and such :)


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Posted 02 August 2020 - 10:24 pm

:good: aren't today's tyres great when compared to Speedmasters and such :)

Yes, unbelievably improvement. I used to be nervous in rain, but think my body has understood that these tyres stick like it was dry... but of course, still afraid of spilled diesel or farmers dragging mud onto the tarmac 😱
...old tyres, otoh, are still no good, no matter how well designed....

Edited by Bjørge, 02 August 2020 - 10:25 pm.

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Posted 03 August 2020 - 12:52 pm

Today 140Miles/225Km testing on mainly B & C roads:

 

Gearing 39T rear =  :good:

Chain rivet = :good:

ABS F/R = :good:

T31s = :good:

HDuty clutch springs =  :tdown: Way too much for my wrist - going 3 STD & 3 HD before maybe going back to 6 STD

90 Degree tyre valves = :good:


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Posted 03 August 2020 - 07:38 pm

Today 140Miles/225Km testing on mainly B & C roads:

 

Gearing 39T rear =  :good:

Chain rivet = :good:

ABS F/R = :good:

T31s = :good:

HDuty clutch springs =  :tdown: Way too much for my wrist - going 3 STD & 3 HD before maybe going back to 6 STD

90 Degree tyre valves = :good:

 

Good info Al, shall await the next report re clutch springs, might be the middle ground eh  :good:


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  :sorry: 

 

1991 MK1 in need of some TLC watch this space   :) Sorted and on the Road Mick  :P  :P it's the bike that Jack built  ;) Gone to Heaven  :wub: 

 

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Posted 04 August 2020 - 05:39 am

Took the step-grandson for a ride in the light rain. He's 15 and into getting a 125cc and a license.... maybe there will be a renovation project for me soon?

Anyhow, the Mk1 with a pillion is really comfy as the rear Nitro is a tad bit racey for one-up. New PRs on provide to me unprecedented confidence on wet roads. Of course rain means less lean, but gone is the old anxiety....

Don't be put off the chinese bikes got my brother a sad looking cheap as chips Sukida Pharoah125 for traveling to work cycle parts and fasteners a sh*t but all parts a v cheap engine is a wee sewing machine just give then TLC and regular oil changes his normal bike is a 1100cc bmw


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Posted 04 August 2020 - 08:04 am

Don't be put off the chinese bikes got my brother a sad looking cheap as chips Sukida Pharoah125 for traveling to work cycle parts and fasteners a sh*t but all parts a v cheap engine is a wee sewing machine[...]

 

You're right - I think I'd suggest Yam or Honda if the project is on. And - preferrably an older bike for learning and first failures...plastic and paint is expensive  :)


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