has been here 4ever
Posted 06 March 2014 - 10:31 pm
OK guys. I saw Matt's mail about no fettle days and remembering the brilliant one we had last year, I'm going for the same Sunday. If we get the same weather, it should be great - but no valve checks allowed....you know who you are.
Mk 2 owners - I've got loads of bits following the demise of mine.
Ali
Edited by AliG, 04 April 2014 - 09:03 pm.
2004 900 - Blue with lots of goodies
2012 900 - Still adding shiny bits. Was black, changed to white and now back to black again.
full o shoite
Posted 06 March 2014 - 11:18 pm
Nice one Ali. I wouldn't mind doing me chain & sprockets. Be nice to get something achieved, as I normally just watch.
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
Gorn 
Backstreet Mechanikin'
Posted 07 March 2014 - 04:25 pm
what are folks wanting done ? other than muddy's chain and cogs.
We can work on non TDM's too, even BMW's. 
Edited by leehenty, 07 March 2014 - 04:31 pm.
sticking around
Posted 07 March 2014 - 05:45 pm
Hello men ( and ladies?)
Very interested in watching a carb fettle (1994 3VD) and having failed miserably when I changed fork seals last time (they leaked again within 6 weeks) doing this with supervision so I can be sure I do it properly(!)
As a noob to tdm's and to fettle days is it ok to watch?
Also my mate would really like to come along for the ride on his Bonneville. Is this ok?
Also really interested in other people's bikes.................
John 
Backstreet Mechanikin'
Posted 07 March 2014 - 06:13 pm
Just come along it's a very friendly sort of thing. You're expected to bring quality cake though.
Most fettle days, folks turn up on whatever. Some folks come watch and learn, natter, drink tea, give advice, eat lots of cake and fall about laughing when things don't go quite to plan.
Other folks are more hands on as it were depending on their skill level. The idea is to pass skills and help on to those who need them.
The AliG fettle day catering is legendary.
sort of like this.
http://www.carpe-tdm...lbum&typeid=296
Edited by leehenty, 07 March 2014 - 06:54 pm.
sticking around
Posted 07 March 2014 - 06:29 pm
S 
Sounds great........count me in. Cake is no problem at all!!!
Monkey Boy
Posted 07 March 2014 - 06:48 pm
when I changed fork seals last time (they leaked again within 6 weeks) doing this with supervision so I can be sure I do it properly(!)
Carefully inspect the toobs as when worn they take on a 50pence piece shape rather than rooond toob loike and if this is the case will fail again in short order.
sticking around
Posted 07 March 2014 - 06:59 pm
Ok thanks for that. Will check asap
Monkey Boy
Posted 07 March 2014 - 07:55 pm
has been here 4ever
Posted 07 March 2014 - 09:01 pm
what are folks wanting done ? other than muddy's chain and cogs.
We can work on non TDM's too, even BMW's.
I suppose this is the time to fess up to the fact that I have just bought a Tiger 955i. I picked it up yesterday so not sure what needs doing to it yet, but I will certainly be changing the oil and filter. Needless to say, there is no restriction as to make of bike.
2004 900 - Blue with lots of goodies
2012 900 - Still adding shiny bits. Was black, changed to white and now back to black again.
sticking around
Posted 07 March 2014 - 09:37 pm
This = bad
http://www.carpe-tdm...t&attach_id=141
My forks don't appear to be badly worn and no obvious scabs etc......but thanks again for the info.........I confess I used cheap pattern parts cos funds were low (and still are!)
Backstreet Mechanikin'
Posted 07 March 2014 - 09:41 pm
did you wrap a bit of tape around the stanchion when fitting to help slide past the lips ? any small cut will eventually leak. The other thing is worn teflon/bronze bushes in the fork leg were they changed as well ?
TDMick
Posted 08 March 2014 - 02:22 am
Can't make this one, someone else will have to record the event for posterity. 
Have a good day.
Growing old is compulsory, growing up is optional
Who dies with the most toys wins!
2010 'stealth' grey 900. '14 plate. engine bars, Centre stand, datatool alarm, datatag, E22s, Cree DRLs, Barkbuster handguards, Carpe sticker. Led running lights
Gettin to be an 'Old Bugger'
Posted 08 March 2014 - 08:34 am
I cant make it either I will be bumbling around Devon that weekend with the AJS/Matchless owners club .. bugger
For a challenging summer try the
Round Britain Rally.....
1993 TDM 850 Mk1 ..... 2008 TDM 900 .... 1975, 1979, 1982, 1992 Goldwings, Scott, AJS, Triumph 5TA
sticking around
Posted 08 March 2014 - 10:22 am
did you wrap a bit of tape around the stanchion when fitting to help slide past the lips ? any small cut will eventually leak. The other thing is worn teflon/bronze bushes in the fork leg were they changed as well ?
No, I was in too much of a hurry to try to get it road ready........I know, I know. ......I was hoping new seals would do the job cos the bike had only done 19000 miles and had been off the road for 12 years. I was hoping the seals had deteriorated and everything else would be ok. 
full o shoite
Posted 08 March 2014 - 11:25 am
I suppose this is the time to fess up to the fact that I have just bought a Tiger 955i. I picked it up yesterday so not sure what needs doing to it yet, but I will certainly be changing the oil and filter. Needless to say, there is no restriction as to make of bike.
Look forward to seeing and hearing about it. I fancied one of them.
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
Gorn
Lost at Sea
Posted 08 March 2014 - 02:04 pm
. ............ If we get the same weather, it should be great - but no valve checks allowed....you know who you are.
Ali
Resident vulture
Posted 08 March 2014 - 03:56 pm
I'm at a beer festival the night before so I'll see how I feel in the morning 
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.
full o shoite
Posted 08 March 2014 - 08:01 pm
I'm at a beer festival the night before so I'll see how I feel in the morning
Rough!!
Well if you can go on a Triumph Ali I may as well upset the apple cart totally and bring the GS! 
Monkey Boy
Posted 08 March 2014 - 08:09 pm
I may as well upset the apple cart totally
Oooh Beer festival followed by zyder festival. 
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