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#5261 Andy25

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Posted 07 May 2022 - 08:15 pm

Rode it to Kincardine and put a deposit down on a 2008 9er ( Do I need to go shopping for frilly / fluffy things now ?? )
Then it died to play up started with a random sweep of the clocks - then no Speedo or rev counter then no indicators etc finally decided after the misfire & surging to pull over
Switched off then On and nothing at all!!! Tested battery all good ? thought of phoning Breakdown service but wasn't exactly sure what road I was on - oops

So after a bit of Head scratching - thought I have a spare started solenoid with Me try that
Nothing to loose then try breakdown service
Happy days - Turns out one of the Fuses had melted in the solenoid - That will be 3rd started solenoid on the 850 TDM in a year, also had to replace 1 on my Son's 600 Hornet that I've been using
Hmm can't be Me can it ?

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Posted 07 May 2022 - 08:30 pm

Good man Al, have some fun but watch out fur them Austrian police persons, they can be extremely anal, had a few run ins during my truck days, enoy the trip matey and swing a few curves for me and Studs  :good:


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#5263 madmopedracer

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Posted 08 May 2022 - 04:41 pm

what 3 words is a great phone app gives your location anywhere in the world in 3m squares

 

the emergency services use it also i think most of the breakdown companies

as well


Edited by madmopedracer, 08 May 2022 - 04:43 pm.

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Posted 08 May 2022 - 04:57 pm

what 3 words is a great phone app gives your location anywhere in the world in 3m squares

 

the emergency services use it also i think most of the breakdown companies

as well

i used that when a mate came off his bike, very useful


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Posted 09 May 2022 - 07:29 am

Will make it into Italy tomorrow. So far I've been on 98 or 100 octane which, unlike the uk, is only between 2 to 5 cents a litre more than e10. May be in my head but 100 is nice in riding the alps.Attached File  20220507_164915.jpg   51.93KB   2 downloads

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Posted 09 May 2022 - 08:35 am

Very nice Favs enjoy

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.

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Posted 09 May 2022 - 10:35 am

Will make it into Italy tomorrow. So far I've been on 98 or 100 octane which, unlike the uk, is only between 2 to 5 cents a litre more than e10. May be in my head but 100 is nice in riding the alps.attachicon.gif 20220508_134828.jpgattachicon.gif IMG-20220507-WA0009.jpegattachicon.gif 20220507_164915.jpg

 

Looks good

With 100 fuel you can advance the timing by 5 degrees and really feel the benefit, but probably not worth the hassle to do it right now !


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Posted 09 May 2022 - 04:12 pm

Will make it into Italy tomorrow. So far I've been on 98 or 100 octane which, unlike the uk, is only between 2 to 5 cents a litre more than e10. May be in my head but 100 is nice in riding the alps.attachicon.gif 20220508_134828.jpgattachicon.gif IMG-20220507-WA0009.jpegattachicon.gif 20220507_164915.jpg

Not in yer noggin Al, my mk1 feels the same using e0.  Looks a tad cool o'er them hills mate. You might get jealous but I'm off to Mablethorpe tomorrow, sunny 18c :D


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Posted 09 May 2022 - 06:48 pm

Lovely is Mable Thorpe

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Posted 14 May 2022 - 07:46 pm

Set float levels to 13.7 today, putting carbs back in the bike tomorrow. Had a flat spot around 2500+, hopefully gone now, after floats lowered 1.1mm. Also removed my cracked front fender, and prepping the new motard-style fender and mounts for installation tomorrow as well. Also finished installing my modded start/power switch... Will post pics when i'm done tomorrow! Hope everybody having a splendid evening!

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Posted 15 May 2022 - 11:25 am

After a bit of a misfire in the rain in Devonshire last week, it's plugs and leads out for inspection time. The iridium plugs, now 22k old look great so are staying. Re-wrapped leads with self amalgamating tape. Only issue visible was some minor corrosion on one terminal to l/h coil. While i'm
there, gonna paint the radiator side bits. So all's good!
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Posted 15 May 2022 - 05:07 pm

Rode it to a room with a view...
Attached File  20220515_161834.jpg   114.45KB   12 downloads

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Posted 15 May 2022 - 06:27 pm

Lovely Al, look yonder, i can see Julie Andrews (over the border maybe)  :)


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 15 May 2022 - 07:10 pm

As views go I've seen worse, jealous for sure.


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Posted 15 May 2022 - 08:51 pm

Retraced our steps from 2 weeks ago to photograph some trees which had been snapped in half by a recent storm, this time taking my camera.

Great ride on the B6355 between Tranent and Duns. When I was stopped I could hear distant rumblings so followed the noise to the Duns Motorcross event

Parked up, got some nice pics and headed home. (wrong tyres on the 900 so didn't bother trying a lap ;) )

Riding over the moors, playing 'dodge the rabbits',  I passed a tiny road off to to the side so deciding to investigate, I did a u-turn in a tight space, at 0mph the front wheel was perched on a stone, which slipped and I dropped the bike, actually, I let it down slowly, it was tired.....

 Right in front of a parked camper full of people.

Pride restored I carried on and then 3 miles from home the gear pedal just fell off, the retaining bolt fell out,  I found the bolt quickly (really surprised) .

A great day of weather, and no harm done, eventually.

 

52075886391_da16f80186_o.jpg2022-05-15_09-36-03 by Chris Barron, on Flickr


Edited by fixitsan, 15 May 2022 - 09:05 pm.

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

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Posted 16 May 2022 - 07:43 am

Rode it to a room with a view...
attachicon.gif 20220515_161834.jpg

 

Looks amazing Al


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

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Posted 16 May 2022 - 08:41 am

Retraced our steps from 2 weeks ago to photograph some trees which had been snapped in half by a recent storm, this time taking my camera.

Great ride on the B6355 between Tranent and Duns. When I was stopped I could hear distant rumblings so followed the noise to the Duns Motorcross event

Parked up, got some nice pics and headed home. (wrong tyres on the 900 so didn't bother trying a lap ;) )

Riding over the moors, playing 'dodge the rabbits',  I passed a tiny road off to to the side so deciding to investigate, I did a u-turn in a tight space, at 0mph the front wheel was perched on a stone, which slipped and I dropped the bike, actually, I let it down slowly, it was tired.....

 Right in front of a parked camper full of people.

Pride restored I carried on and then 3 miles from home the gear pedal just fell off, the retaining bolt fell out,  I found the bolt quickly (really surprised) .

A great day of weather, and no harm done, eventually.

 

52075886391_da16f80186_o.jpg2022-05-15_09-36-03 by Chris Barron, on Flickr

That's a lovely road over the moors through Longformacus. I often go there if I fancy an evening run.


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Posted 16 May 2022 - 11:07 am

That's a lovely road over the moors through Longformacus. I often go there if I fancy an evening run.

It's great isn't in, great views, a few twisties, didn't know it existed till a few weeks ago.

 

Pics from the motorcross/trees here (an event worth visiting) https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzQ89P


Edited by fixitsan, 16 May 2022 - 11:08 am.

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

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Posted 16 May 2022 - 06:56 pm

Bits falling off a Jap bike unheard of. Loctite 243 will be helpful here

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Posted 16 May 2022 - 07:56 pm

Bits falling off a Jap bike unheard of. Loctite 243 will be helpful here

I already have some believe it or not. But for years it's been enough to tighten to 'nice and tight NM'.

 

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Edited by fixitsan, 16 May 2022 - 07:57 pm.

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

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