5999 replies to this topic

[MattTDM]

 

Hi MattTDM!

 

The service manual states:
1) plugs - verify - clean and adequate distance from the electrodes to 10k, 30k - replace every 20k
2) Air Filter - Check and clean 10k, 30k - replace every 20k
I clean and check items 1 and 2, less often than recommended.
However the substitution is 20 to 20k.
The frequency of inspection and cleaning air filter, is intrinsic where you wheel
(only asphalt, dirt / dust?)

 

I wish you a pleasant journey.

 

Cheers!
 

 

Thanks for that info, generally I think if I am going to spend the time to remove the plugs, I would just replace them, given they are cheap and that the fuel tank needs to come off.

[TPB]

new handlebars and mirrors, took a little ride with my SO

 

[TDMick]

new handlebars and mirrors, took a little ride with my SO

 

We're going to need more photos of that!

[MAW]

I just got the bike from a friend but since his not in town and I do not have the keys   I did not advance as much as I could.

I am now in a search process, already found a bent handlebar, worn out grips, speedometer not working and some broken plastics easy fits with the exception  of the speedometer.

The archives shows corrode contacts and problems with the unit in the wheel, what should I look for in the sensor to establish if is bad or not?

 bent bar.jpg   98.07KB   0 downloads

 Bits.jpg   89.06KB   0 downloads

 DF.jpg   179.95KB   0 downloads

 

[Sidarta]

Hi MAW!

 

I believe the sensor, is a more difficult piece to give defects. Most likely a rust / dirt on the wire connections.

You already dismantled the front wheel, to see if the sensor rotor is ok?
See what happened to me this link: http://www.carpe-tdm...=31395&hl=rotor

 

 

Cheers!

[Bjørge]

I did not ride the last days because the outside temperature is too high - more than 40° & the the sunshine is unbearable. 

I'm planning to relocate in a rainny country... 

 

You're welcome ! Today we've got 18° and heavy rain 

[Bjørge]

Ordered a new (er...used) complete R6 braking system, as my master pump has started to feel a little sticky - it doesn't always return fully when engaged. It breaks as usual, but it kinda doesn't return properly. 

 

As I want the best possible brakes this was exactly what was needed for me to start an upgrade...dreaming of the bling-bling blue spots now

[TPB]

here ya go TDMick

 

first day at my place, all plastic must die

 

evening of first day

 

second day, 18cm out of the frame and the seat

 

seat reupholstered, took 18cm from the middle, not the back off

 

welded together for testing

 

moved the rear taillight into the frame with the original brackets to keep the seat functional and removable

 

and it started to look like this

 

then new handlebars and mirrors

 

then bent some DiBond to cover the butt and washed and voila, ready it is

 

and as the name implies, real REDNECK ENGINEERING from Estonia

[ChrisG]

Washed it!

 

 

_{Well I say washed, I rode it home in the rain so most of the bugs have soaked off}  .

[big dave]

taken off the stretched clutch cable awaiting delivery of replacement

 

taken off pannier mounting brackets

 

taken off oe silencers

 

mounted ex coxylad silencers

 

taken out db busters

 

started it up

 

replaced db busters  (ooft, a bit loud it was!)

 

waiting now for clutch cable before I go out and give it the beans

Edited by big dave, 06 July 2015 - 02:46 pm.

[schmo9]

Ordered new needle jets....hopefully help sub 3k running!

[Wildbill]

Pulled it out the garage and  adjusted the headlight beams in preparation for an MOT.

 

Its being lent to some one for a few months whilst I attempt to resurrect  their Z1R  that has lain in a damp shed in bits for 30 years.

[big dave]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[g650xtdm]

Mine hit 40,000 miles as well.  Except mine is a 1993 model

[dablik]

Snap or a smidgeon over, must look.

[Favs]

Rode it from Northwich to Farnborough for lunch and some R and R.

[Matlock]

Replaced the headlight bulb which blew on the G2G Saturday rideout. Ivan (GeordieGuy) gave me replacement that day, so I wasn't left lightless, but I replaced that with an Osram Silverstar2 today - big improvement over a standard H7. I've got a new bulb for you next time I see you Ivan  .

 

And I replaced one of the oil feed pipes on my Lee Henty twin feed Scotoiler which I I must have damaged when I swapped tyres before the G2G and which promptly deposited oil on my back tyre on the Saturday rideout when the crack in it got worse   . Thanks to Mr Henty for supplying replacements in double quick time at no cost, you are a star sir 

[harvey krumpet]

Oh, TPB. You are a naughty boy. Spring for some forks and a decent shock and you have a lickable streetfighter. Cruel and unusual but why not?

 

Washed mine today, polished the alloy bits, lubed the moving bits and then took it for a fang to dry it off. Ahhhhhh. Deep joy.

 

Oh. Pulled off the radiator guard for a respray. It's hanging off the plum tree as I post.

Edited by harvey krumpet, 12 July 2015 - 08:10 am.

[Splodge]

New C/S kit fitted, after the usual last minute begging for 36mm socket & rivetting tool ! 

Must start taking fotos of people holding the stuff I lend them so I have a clue who might have it when I need it myself....

[wigwamclan]

Replaced clutch cable, front wheel bearings, serviced the front brake calipers and got a new MOT : ) ....just the needle roller bearing in the rear suspension linkage to box off an she'll be running like a new 'un