Full Fettle
#1
Posted 20 April 2012 - 12:07 am
I knew some major heart surgery was needed having been stood 8 years fuelled up - but as a note of caution to any other potential numpty's ...
1. Fuel tank drained, power flushed, de-greased, acid cleaned (twice), acid etch and lined. This took weeks on it's own...
2. Oil & filter
3. K & N
4. F&R brake fluid, pads, calipers strip down, seals, braided hoses - Wezmoto aka Hel.
5. Total carb strip, ultrasonic carb clean, full Factory Pro kit including emulsion tubes (as jets, tubes and needles were all badly pitted / corroded), all carb seals & gaskets.
6. New fuel pump
7. Fuel tap repair kits x 2
8. Plugs
9. New battery
10. Coolant change
11. Sandy bike spares 2-1-2 exhaust system with the optional baffles. Ahem. Recommended - lovely sound to them.
13. A good bath and a warm blanket
So after some hiccups in the initial setting up of the F-pro kit it's running better than even when I bought it.
I just can't recommend these guys enough to all who are struggling with carb / fuelling issues, or are just too lazy / busy to service your bike:
http://www.harpers-u...om/default.html
Matt & Mike at Harpers have been absolute stars. Very freindly, thorough and experienced guys and very fair prices too. Can't argue at £45 to strip, clean, inspect and re-build both carbs.
I ordered all the bits from Wemoto, flea-bay etc & they did all the work at my place - and all done in a couple of days at way less than main dealer prices.
Power curve is healthy enough on the Dyno and pulls like a train on the road.
Can also recommend Tim at Hammer & Tongs in Warrington for doing a great job setting up the jetting spot on the dyno:
http://www.hammerntongs.co.uk/
Some pics:
#2
Posted 20 April 2012 - 12:10 am
I Really like that color scheme!
Edited by TDMick, 20 April 2012 - 12:10 am.
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2010 'stealth' grey 900. '14 plate. engine bars, Centre stand, datatool alarm, datatag, E22s, Cree DRLs, Barkbuster handguards, Carpe sticker. Led running lights
#3
Posted 20 April 2012 - 05:34 am
2004 Galaxy Blue. Owned since 486 miles.Renthal 755 bars, Bagster tank cover, Oxford heated grips, DL650 hand guards, Double Bubble screen, Scorpion Rad guard, Gel pad insert, HLD undertray, Angry Badger tailtidy, Michelin Road 5s, Givi E21s, E46 topbox, Ohlins shock and YSS cartridge emulators Currently not fitted - PC3, Remus Revolutions.
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#4
Posted 20 April 2012 - 10:35 am
Great price on the carb clean and the bike looks a cracker !
I'm a tad surprised at the flattish torque curve, although it does seem to kick in early. BHP's good.
EDIT: I was comparing the torque curve to that of my owd mk1, the mk2 is as yours is.
Thanks fer sharing !
Edited by Studley Ramrod, 20 April 2012 - 10:41 am.
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
#5
Posted 20 April 2012 - 05:34 pm
Still need to do mine
Once i get the Truck its gonna be done
#6
Posted 20 April 2012 - 06:55 pm
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
#7
Posted 20 April 2012 - 07:23 pm
2002 TDM900 in glorious yellow, NOW SOLD
2012 Honda Crosstourer VFR1200X. Hyperspeed tourer.
1990 XTZ750 in black, standard apart from Micron silencer. Mechanical restoration complete, cosmetic restoration next on the agenda.. NOW SOLD
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#8
Posted 20 April 2012 - 10:09 pm
Regarding item 14: If I get 50 then I reckon Raspberry Pavlova. 55 and it's Eton Mess. 60+ would be large sticky toffee pud with double cream.
#9
Posted 21 April 2012 - 09:41 pm
#10
Posted 22 April 2012 - 11:47 am
Can I ask where you ordered the tubes etc for your bike? Are there any other places selling them?
Thanks
And that's official
#11
Posted 22 April 2012 - 07:31 pm
Can I ask where you ordered the tubes etc for your bike? Are there any other places selling them?
Thanks
I ordered the Factory Pro kit direct from USA:
http://www.factorypr...es/prody85.html
But - I got stung import duty by customs which was another £38...
I now know Staightline do FPro kits too - probably cheaper if they have a kit in stock - if not there's usually a few weeks wait.
http://www.straightl...ctory_1521.html
If you want to save a few quid consider using NRP's Keyster kit:
http://www.nrp-carbs...?...m850&page=1
Hope that helps.
#12
Posted 22 April 2012 - 08:30 pm
Edited by Snorvey, 22 April 2012 - 08:32 pm.
And that's official
#13
Posted 12 May 2012 - 06:49 am
#14
Posted 12 May 2012 - 02:54 pm
2010 BMW R1200GSA 30th Anniv
2006 BMW K1200S set up for touring
1992 TDM850 set up for touring
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