enjoy your retirement Lee
Goodbye Tension, Hello Pension
#21
Posted 24 January 2020 - 12:28 pm
"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.
#22
Posted 24 January 2020 - 02:00 pm
Congratulations Lee, might see you at a brekky meet more often.
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
#23
Posted 24 January 2020 - 02:02 pm
Enjoy it Lee, I am officially jealous!
My retirement plans involve the grim reaper as far as I can tell.....
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!
#24
Posted 24 January 2020 - 06:41 pm
I am in the middle of discussions with my work in reducing working days from 4 to 3 for two years as I will have reached 60 in march , I get a rolling day off each week so they will tack on another day off, son and daughter thought they were getting a steady baby sitter, HAH ,I have my own plans .
Enjoy your retirement Lee but don't eat to much cake the pounds are harder to come off the older you get
#25
Posted 24 January 2020 - 06:49 pm
Enjoy Lee.
Same age as you but can't afford to give it up yet, also jealous.
2002 TDM900 Yellow
#26
Posted 24 January 2020 - 10:56 pm
I have plenty of projects planned to keep me busy. No lounging in front of TV for me, I haven't had one for years.
My favourite place will be in front of the lathe or miller.
The Niner is up and running with upgraded lighting and lithium battery, just awaiting mot.
My intention is to have regular ride outs to places, sharing time with the RE Classic 500.
I have plans to convert the van into sort of motor home with tools/bike in for longer trips abroad, taking the smaller in length, weight and height, but much slower RE in the back.
Park up for a few days and explore local roads and sights, without the weight of luggage. Move to next place, repeat until you want to go home.
I can carry more kit that way and camp in relative comfort. My right knee can't do ground camping comfortably these days.
The van is short wheel base (4.9m) low roof, so can park in normal car park spaces as a daily driver.
It's also cheaper on ferry than towing a trailer with a bike on which is harder to secure.
A motorhome isn't really a practical choice for me, as apart from the cost, I still need the van, as a van occasionally, for other little jobs.
Other than the water tank which is boxed in, the living arrangements will be made demountable.
I only need one big vehicle on the road, due to parking and costs.
I plan to live on top of the van in a hard shell pop up roof tent arrangement, much like the 4x4 crews.
Having a full tool kit available, should take care of any issues that arise with the RE or the van.
I'll still be doing longer rides to places like the Picos de Europa (booked for September) and areas in France entirely by TDM and using hotels.
Been planning this carefully for over 18 months, after coming back from Spain July 2018, slowly amassing kit like water tank, compressor fridge, lightweight alloy bike ramps etc.
#27
Posted 25 January 2020 - 09:23 am
I have plenty of projects planned to keep me busy. No lounging in front of TV for me, I haven't had one for years.
My favourite place will be in front of the lathe or miller.
The Niner is up and running with upgraded lighting and lithium battery, just awaiting mot.
My intention is to have regular ride outs to places, sharing time with the RE Classic 500.
I have plans to convert the van into sort of motor home with tools/bike in for longer trips abroad, taking the smaller in length, weight and height, but much slower RE in the back.
Park up for a few days and explore local roads and sights, without the weight of luggage. Move to next place, repeat until you want to go home.
I can carry more kit that way and camp in relative comfort. My right knee can't do ground camping comfortably these days.
The van is short wheel base (4.9m) low roof, so can park in normal car park spaces as a daily driver.
It's also cheaper on ferry than towing a trailer with a bike on which is harder to secure.
A motorhome isn't really a practical choice for me, as apart from the cost, I still need the van, as a van occasionally, for other little jobs.
Other than the water tank which is boxed in, the living arrangements will be made demountable.
I only need one big vehicle on the road, due to parking and costs.
I plan to live on top of the van in a hard shell pop up roof tent arrangement, much like the 4x4 crews.
Having a full tool kit available, should take care of any issues that arise with the RE or the van.
I'll still be doing longer rides to places like the Picos de Europa (booked for September) and areas in France entirely by TDM and using hotels.
Been planning this carefully for over 18 months, after coming back from Spain July 2018, slowly amassing kit like water tank, compressor fridge, lightweight alloy bike ramps etc.
now that was a nice read, we're really glad yer doin this and the advance planning sounds well thought out. I am hoping to rekindle my love affair with 2 wheels this year as apart from a TT visit last year i have done very little 2 wheeling over the last few years.
spyball alarm/immob, bluespot brake calipers and Stainless hoses, Fournales air adjustable shock with Remote Resevoir, forks raised 10mm thru yokes, racetech linear fork springs in 15 wt oil, Kappa wingrack/luggage, heated grips, Kedo handguards, dual heat controller to power heated jacket liner and or pants!!, Stebel 136DB horn, K&N air filter, colour matched Baglux tank cover (magnetic tank bag modified to fit cover), osram +50% headloight bulbs, headlight protector,"NitramSpecial" parking loight, tail light indicators all running on LED's & incorporate "Lite Buddies", MK7 Scottoiler fitted, taller screen, 2-2 stainless steel CCC's, Devil stainless down pipes. MKI Renntec engine crash bars & sump guard.
engine changed july 2007 on a dyno run it made 79.1BHP / Torque 59.9Had a brief flirtation with a 1999 MKIIa but it blew an exaust valve on the M5 so was sold on to be repaired.
I loike tay and hang sangwiches !
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#28
Posted 25 January 2020 - 10:57 am
Er, doesn't sound like you'll have much time for the workshop then Lee
That's a great plan though, time to visit all those places you never had time for in the past, not envious in the slightest, i'm sure it will all go to plan
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 Sorted and on the Road Mick it's the bike that Jack built Gone to Heaven
#29
Posted 25 January 2020 - 02:37 pm
Welcome to the club! I was made redundant just over 2 years ago and decided to retire. I find I have more time to chill. I'm still a grumpy old git though!!
Enjoy.
#30
Posted 25 January 2020 - 08:38 pm
I'm still a grumpy old git though!!
Well things seem to irritate us more. I'll still have plenty workshop time. Just outside house. I can sit and watch the 9-5 ers battle it out on the road.
Me house on top will look something like this.
Edited by leehenty, 25 January 2020 - 08:39 pm.
#31
Posted 26 January 2020 - 10:11 am
04 900 - 92 mk 1 - r 1150 rs - Z550 A1 - 2x bonnies - plastic slug -XL185 - ...not in that order !! (and one or two i don't want / dare to own up to !!)
#32
Posted 26 January 2020 - 03:00 pm
So if you all do RTT round Europe ride for three weeks, I'll be following along with tools, spares, CAKE , tea/coffee, grub etc, to pick up the failed, crashed and fallen. Is that the idea ?
I may camp out in AliG's garden for a North of the Border Fettle. Some TDM'ers have another bike on the side these days. Royal Enfield Himalayan's are getting popular with some.
#33
Posted 26 January 2020 - 06:20 pm
#34
Posted 28 January 2020 - 10:05 am
As requested pictures of shiny bits, AliG's shiny bits.
Oooh. The first proper shiny bits for my Himalayan. I dropped it on the first day out and bent the handlebars, so replaced them with a set of Yamaha ones I had lying around. Lee got the unenviable job of making me some custom ones. They will be unique, cos he says he aint making any more. Apparently, getting the taper on stainless was "tricky".
2004 900 - Blue with lots of goodies
2012 900 - Still adding shiny bits. Was black, changed to white and now back to black again.
#35
Posted 28 January 2020 - 07:34 pm
it's holding them to put the M16x1.5 thread on that's hard, but I had a light bulb moment in the bath last night and think I've solved it.
Make an alloy taper block to hold it with parallel milled sides, with the same 5 degree taper angle.
Use the M8 thread to draw it into the taper, cut the big thread in vice, knock it out with a brass drift.
I use the 16mm unthreaded part to hold in a collect chuck to turn the taper.
Making the block only makes sense if I made a few more of them.
Edited by leehenty, 28 January 2020 - 07:35 pm.
#36
Posted 28 January 2020 - 07:44 pm
Well Mr Henty, those vise jaws are a disgrace.
Edited by Catteeclan, 28 January 2020 - 07:45 pm.
2002 TDM900 Yellow
#37
Posted 28 January 2020 - 10:57 pm
ain't mine, they belonged to the Master. Very old, needs a repaint. He had the same vice all his life, ever since I were a nipper. He bought it secondhand in early 60's.
Edited by leehenty, 28 January 2020 - 11:04 pm.
#38
Posted 29 January 2020 - 06:19 am
Must admit mine ain't much better.
2002 TDM900 Yellow
#39
Posted 29 January 2020 - 12:02 pm
ain't mine, they belonged to the Master. Very old, needs a repaint. He had the same vice all his life, ever since I were a nipper. He bought it secondhand in early 60's.
that vise looks good as it is. you can see the hard work it and The Master endured.
spyball alarm/immob, bluespot brake calipers and Stainless hoses, Fournales air adjustable shock with Remote Resevoir, forks raised 10mm thru yokes, racetech linear fork springs in 15 wt oil, Kappa wingrack/luggage, heated grips, Kedo handguards, dual heat controller to power heated jacket liner and or pants!!, Stebel 136DB horn, K&N air filter, colour matched Baglux tank cover (magnetic tank bag modified to fit cover), osram +50% headloight bulbs, headlight protector,"NitramSpecial" parking loight, tail light indicators all running on LED's & incorporate "Lite Buddies", MK7 Scottoiler fitted, taller screen, 2-2 stainless steel CCC's, Devil stainless down pipes. MKI Renntec engine crash bars & sump guard.
engine changed july 2007 on a dyno run it made 79.1BHP / Torque 59.9Had a brief flirtation with a 1999 MKIIa but it blew an exaust valve on the M5 so was sold on to be repaired.
I loike tay and hang sangwiches !
www.kenhogantreeservices.co.uk
http://s33.photobuck...77/wickla/?sc=6
http://reg.imageshack.us/v_images.php
#40
Posted 29 January 2020 - 07:49 pm
Oh we have done some big bashng things in it, used it as a press, all sorts of things. A bit worn in the slide now.
Edited by leehenty, 29 January 2020 - 07:51 pm.
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