Any chance of someone showing me how to balance throttle bodies? I'd also like to do fork seals, but the thought scares me as that job always seems to throw up problems and anyway, it's probably too much in one day.
Catsbum's Tinkering Day. Sunday 20th March
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Posted 10 March 2011 - 01:54 pm
Blue 04 TDM,PR2 rear Roadsmart front, Yamaha topox, Givi E360 panniers, PL pannier holders, BMW handguards, Yamaha touring screen, Scottoiler, 12v ciggie socket, carbon core HT leads
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Posted 11 March 2011 - 02:20 pm
You'll need a manometer or vacuum gauges for that.
Wonder if I can get away with printing out the 900 workshop manual at work when nobody's looking?
Wonder if I can get away with printing out the 900 workshop manual at work when nobody's looking?
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.
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Posted 11 March 2011 - 04:10 pm
i have vaccum guages, will add those to the list of stuff to bring
ps. i'll have that old autocom for you chris if you still want it for swmbo?
ps. i'll have that old autocom for you chris if you still want it for swmbo?
"Never argue with an idiot. They just bring you down to their level and beat you with experience"
My TDM :
Black 1991 850 MK1, 160k+ miles(ish, best guess really, gave up trying to keep count after 3rd set of clocks and 3rd engine), PilotRoad2 tyres, custom stubby exhaust system, bluespot calipers & goodridge braided hoses with dunlopads, maxton forks, Ohlins shock, kedo handguards, stainless TDM grill, Scottoiler with lubetube & dual nozzle thingy, Givi Wingrack2 with E45 & 2xE36s, renntec crash bars, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider2, Optimate IIIsp, Bagster tank cover, anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led spotlights, heated grips, new braided lines and rear caliper that actually has bleed nipples
Silver-ish 2003 900, 70k miles, PilotRoad3 front tyre (new@65k) & PR2 rear(new at 69k), Renthal 755 bars with KTM handguards, oxford unheated grips, power commander 3usb, scorpion titanium exhausts, standard screen with vario winglet thingy, stainless grill, oem centre stand, bagster tank cover, givi monokey topplate mounted on grabrail with V46 topbox, Givi PL pannier rails with E21s, crash bungs, mirror extender thingys, Halfords Advanced Laser Blue brillance bulbs, 21w led spotlights, touring scottoiler with leehenty dual nozzle, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider3 Urban, winter style anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led brake light strip, replacement heated grips
current rides : TDM850 3vd/mk1=tourer&scratcher, TRX850=weekend twisty toy, 2003 TDM900=commuter, 2005 TDM900=unmolested. Gone but not forgotton : XTZ750=overland touring toy, GS500e, GS125
If a strange looking truck driver honks at you & gives you the thumbs up, its could be me 
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Posted 11 March 2011 - 06:17 pm
Attendees:
AliG
ChrisG
Maximuspetrolsomethingorother
Jht/Littlejht
TonyDevil
vicens66
TDMick
ChrisB (unless he see Tony first)
SagaLout (if he ever logs on to see what he's going to miss)
Don't worry if you don't pitch up. text me either way
Breakfast from 10amish depending on who topples first the night before
Mine is a small pad, will park the truck down the road so room for 6/8 bikes in drive
Can work on 3 bikes around the back. Got a 3m marquee if its unpleasant plus the bike garage
AliG
ChrisG
Maximuspetrolsomethingorother
Jht/Littlejht
TonyDevil
vicens66
TDMick
ChrisB (unless he see Tony first)
SagaLout (if he ever logs on to see what he's going to miss)
Don't worry if you don't pitch up. text me either way
Breakfast from 10amish depending on who topples first the night before
Mine is a small pad, will park the truck down the road so room for 6/8 bikes in drive
Can work on 3 bikes around the back. Got a 3m marquee if its unpleasant plus the bike garage
Edited by CatsBum, 11 March 2011 - 06:18 pm.
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Posted 11 March 2011 - 07:47 pm
QUOTE(ChrisG @ Fri 11th Mar 2011, 02:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You'll need a manometer or vacuum gauges for that.
Wonder if I can get away with printing out the 900 workshop manual at work when nobody's looking?
Wonder if I can get away with printing out the 900 workshop manual at work when nobody's looking?
If you can't, Chris, I can. It's 475 pages. I'll stick it on a memory stick and do it on Monday.
Ali
2004 900 - Blue with lots of goodies
2012 900 - Still adding shiny bits. Was black, changed to white and now back to black again.
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Posted 11 March 2011 - 07:58 pm
Tony: yes please.
Ali: think I'll struggle to manage that much.
Ali: think I'll struggle to manage that much.
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.
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Posted 12 March 2011 - 11:25 pm
Would love to be there but I'm at the wrong end of the counrty 
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Posted 13 March 2011 - 10:36 am
Right stuff i'll bring (apart frm small toolbox, big one wont fit in car)
Fork tools fer tony
Vacuum gauges & remote fuel tank
Abba stand
Workmate
Torque wrench
Compressor
anything else (apart from the bike porn and cake!)
Fork tools fer tony
Vacuum gauges & remote fuel tank
Abba stand
Workmate
Torque wrench
Compressor
anything else (apart from the bike porn and cake!)
Edited by jht, 13 March 2011 - 10:36 am.
Done: Homo sap navigation/ twisty thing on bars to make it go vroom/ grabby thing to make it stop (in front of twisty thing)/ 'leccy things front and rear to make it glow at night/ Sucky + drippy oiler thing to keep chains moist (!!) / Laser Pro Stock Race pipes / bleeding ear drums (see previous mod)
To do: Educate homo sap nav system to operate twisty + grabby things/ get ear plugs
All Trashed Now... Pants... its a Cat B Mwahahaha it lives again!!
Remember every driver is a deaf myoptic twat who is out to kill you, ALWAYS assume they are going to do THE most f*cking DUMBASS, STUPID manouver possible, at the worst possible moment; get past, and get past quick
To do: Educate homo sap nav system to operate twisty + grabby things/ get ear plugs
Remember every driver is a deaf myoptic twat who is out to kill you, ALWAYS assume they are going to do THE most f*cking DUMBASS, STUPID manouver possible, at the worst possible moment; get past, and get past quick
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Posted 13 March 2011 - 10:38 am
My Neighbours are going to have babies when the TDM Circus arrives in Town!!
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Posted 13 March 2011 - 10:42 am
Looks like I may be able to come along for an hour or so in the morning - if's that still ok Martin?
I've placed an order for cake with Katie
Richard
I've placed an order for cake with Katie
Richard
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Posted 13 March 2011 - 11:12 am
QUOTE(richarda @ Sun 13th Mar 2011, 10:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Looks like I may be able to come along for an hour or so in the morning - if's that still ok Martin?
I've placed an order for cake with Katie
Richard
I've placed an order for cake with Katie
Richard
That would be fine. Look forward to seeing you
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Posted 13 March 2011 - 11:16 am
QUOTE(CatsBum @ Sun 13th Mar 2011, 10:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My Neighbours are going to have babies when the TDM Circus arrives in Town!!
Baffles out boys
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.
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Posted 13 March 2011 - 12:14 pm
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Posted 13 March 2011 - 04:43 pm
QUOTE(CatsBum @ Fri 11th Mar 2011, 06:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Attendees:
AliG
ChrisG
Maximuspetrolsomethingorother
Jht/Littlejht
TonyDevil
vicens66
TDMick
ChrisB (unless he see Tony first)
SagaLout (if he ever logs on to see what he's going to miss)
Don't worry if you don't pitch up. text me either way
Breakfast from 10amish depending on who topples first the night before
Mine is a small pad, will park the truck down the road so room for 6/8 bikes in drive
Can work on 3 bikes around the back. Got a 3m marquee if its unpleasant plus the bike garage
AliG
ChrisG
Maximuspetrolsomethingorother
Jht/Littlejht
TonyDevil
vicens66
TDMick
ChrisB (unless he see Tony first)
SagaLout (if he ever logs on to see what he's going to miss)
Don't worry if you don't pitch up. text me either way
Breakfast from 10amish depending on who topples first the night before
Mine is a small pad, will park the truck down the road so room for 6/8 bikes in drive
Can work on 3 bikes around the back. Got a 3m marquee if its unpleasant plus the bike garage
Sorry guys, not been around much lately as I've been working most weekends and unfortunately can't make the 19th either but hope you all have a great day
Also, I'm really pissed off as I came off the bike pulling out of my drive on Friday after fitting a new rear tyre. Like everyone else, I've had many new tyres fitted and always taken it easy for the first 100 or so miles to scrub it in. However, I think I must have left some grease residue on the tyre as I pulled away quite gently but the back just came round on me and I ended up on the deck. Luckily the crash bungs did their job and none of my nice new paintwork was touched. But one problem that did occur is the front wheel was out of alignment with the handlebars and I suspected that they were bent, however, after taking them off they seemed okay. So checked the distance of the forks through the top yoke and found them to be un-equal (I had them set at 20mm above the yoke) so have reset them and may put on some new bars as well (just hope the forks aren't bent, they don't appear to be but you can't always tell by looking. Guess I'll find out when I get it back together and ride it). Anyhow, I'm working away again this week but will hopefully get it back together next Sunday and make sure its okay for the French trip. Will keep you posted.
Now on 9er number 2 .....
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Posted 13 March 2011 - 04:59 pm
Shit Steve
Did you hurt anything other than pride?
Sorry you can't make it, will miss you not being here
Works sucks don't it?
Did you hurt anything other than pride?
Sorry you can't make it, will miss you not being here
Works sucks don't it?
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Posted 13 March 2011 - 06:33 pm
QUOTE(CatsBum @ Sun 13th Mar 2011, 04:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Shit Steve
Did you hurt anything other than pride?
Sorry you can't make it, will miss you not being here
Works sucks don't it?
Did you hurt anything other than pride?
Sorry you can't make it, will miss you not being here
Works sucks don't it?
Cheers Martin
No, only pride hurt badly and felt like a complete pratt. But please let this be a warning to all as I still can't believe how easily this happened; I know in future I'll be extra careful after fitting new tyres
Hope you guys have a good day next week and once again sorry I can't make it, and yes, work does suck but I guess we all have to do it. Will catch up with you soon and really looking forward to France in a few weeks .... not long now!
Now on 9er number 2 .....
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Posted 13 March 2011 - 06:48 pm
if it makes you feel any better i did exactly the same thing on my 9er a few weeks ago the day after fitting new tyre
cold road, cold brain, cold & new tyres = slidey slidey
cold road, cold brain, cold & new tyres = slidey slidey
"Never argue with an idiot. They just bring you down to their level and beat you with experience"
My TDM :
Black 1991 850 MK1, 160k+ miles(ish, best guess really, gave up trying to keep count after 3rd set of clocks and 3rd engine), PilotRoad2 tyres, custom stubby exhaust system, bluespot calipers & goodridge braided hoses with dunlopads, maxton forks, Ohlins shock, kedo handguards, stainless TDM grill, Scottoiler with lubetube & dual nozzle thingy, Givi Wingrack2 with E45 & 2xE36s, renntec crash bars, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider2, Optimate IIIsp, Bagster tank cover, anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led spotlights, heated grips, new braided lines and rear caliper that actually has bleed nipples
Silver-ish 2003 900, 70k miles, PilotRoad3 front tyre (new@65k) & PR2 rear(new at 69k), Renthal 755 bars with KTM handguards, oxford unheated grips, power commander 3usb, scorpion titanium exhausts, standard screen with vario winglet thingy, stainless grill, oem centre stand, bagster tank cover, givi monokey topplate mounted on grabrail with V46 topbox, Givi PL pannier rails with E21s, crash bungs, mirror extender thingys, Halfords Advanced Laser Blue brillance bulbs, 21w led spotlights, touring scottoiler with leehenty dual nozzle, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider3 Urban, winter style anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led brake light strip, replacement heated grips
current rides : TDM850 3vd/mk1=tourer&scratcher, TRX850=weekend twisty toy, 2003 TDM900=commuter, 2005 TDM900=unmolested. Gone but not forgotton : XTZ750=overland touring toy, GS500e, GS125
If a strange looking truck driver honks at you & gives you the thumbs up, its could be me
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Posted 13 March 2011 - 06:49 pm
QUOTE(Saga Lout @ Sun 13th Mar 2011, 06:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Cheers Martin
No, only pride hurt badly and felt like a complete pratt. But please let this be a warning to all as I still can't believe how easily this happened; I know in future I'll be extra careful after fitting new tyres
No, only pride hurt badly and felt like a complete pratt. But please let this be a warning to all as I still can't believe how easily this happened; I know in future I'll be extra careful after fitting new tyres
Wait till you do it on a punters bike leaving the workshop, did i feel like a twat or what
Done: Homo sap navigation/ twisty thing on bars to make it go vroom/ grabby thing to make it stop (in front of twisty thing)/ 'leccy things front and rear to make it glow at night/ Sucky + drippy oiler thing to keep chains moist (!!) / Laser Pro Stock Race pipes / bleeding ear drums (see previous mod)
To do: Educate homo sap nav system to operate twisty + grabby things/ get ear plugs
All Trashed Now... Pants... its a Cat B Mwahahaha it lives again!!
Remember every driver is a deaf myoptic twat who is out to kill you, ALWAYS assume they are going to do THE most f*cking DUMBASS, STUPID manouver possible, at the worst possible moment; get past, and get past quick
To do: Educate homo sap nav system to operate twisty + grabby things/ get ear plugs
Remember every driver is a deaf myoptic twat who is out to kill you, ALWAYS assume they are going to do THE most f*cking DUMBASS, STUPID manouver possible, at the worst possible moment; get past, and get past quick
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Posted 13 March 2011 - 06:50 pm
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Posted 13 March 2011 - 08:03 pm
QUOTE(jht @ Sun 13th Mar 2011, 06:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wait till you do it on a punters bike leaving the workshop, did i feel like a twat or what
Certainly wouldn't want that
Now on 9er number 2 .....
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