Hello there, new to the site just saying hello. Recently bought an 01 850 as a first bike. Definitely a good decision!
New To The Site. And To Bikes
#1
Posted 05 October 2018 - 02:38 pm
#2
Posted 05 October 2018 - 03:28 pm
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Doin valve clearances? Use dappers valve shim exchange program and the job will be carroty - Free (other than you postin me yer shims) for sporting members.
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#3
Posted 05 October 2018 - 03:41 pm
welcome. good handle ya got there.
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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#4
Posted 05 October 2018 - 06:07 pm
Both the Bike & joining here
Welcome
#5
Posted 05 October 2018 - 07:24 pm
Get some pics of the bike up, we love pics
"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!"
Hunter S. Thompson.
#6
Posted 06 October 2018 - 08:00 am
Hi and welcome, great choice for a 1st bike
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 06 October 2018 - 09:11 am
Hi and welcome.
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
#8
Posted 06 October 2018 - 11:19 am
Greetings
Single-handedly reviving the Wave.
2008 reg. Black TDM 900 ABS
#9
Posted 06 October 2018 - 12:20 pm
Hello!!
#10
Posted 06 October 2018 - 12:43 pm
Welcome and make a point of checking the oil level regularly, until you get used to the usage or not every time you ride the bike.
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
#11
Posted 06 October 2018 - 01:07 pm
Welcome and make a point of checking the oil level regularly, until you get used to the usage or not every time you ride the bike.
+ 1 on the above skedaddle, I get through approx 1ltr per 1000 miles or a bottle a year !!
"Fair weather rider" - who said that !!
#12
Posted 06 October 2018 - 10:52 pm
welcome, pictures or you don't have one
"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.
#13
Posted 07 October 2018 - 07:04 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 !!)
#14
Posted 07 October 2018 - 07:38 am
Hello, 850 is a great bike
900 with better bits. Owes me nothing, Makes me smile
#15
Posted 07 October 2018 - 03:08 pm
Thanks everyone, will make sure to check the oil. Still trying to figure out adding pics on here.
Edited by skedaddle, 07 October 2018 - 03:09 pm.
#16
Posted 07 October 2018 - 04:01 pm
Thanks everyone, will make sure to check the oil. Still trying to figure out adding pics on here.
Next to the message 'Post' button you will see a button 'More Reply Options'... then you'll get a more advanced version which allows you to upload, and then attach images
900 with better bits. Owes me nothing, Makes me smile
#17
Posted 07 October 2018 - 04:56 pm
#18
Posted 08 October 2018 - 07:39 pm
Next to the message 'Post' button you will see a button 'More Reply Options'... then you'll get a more advanced version which allows you to upload, and then attach images
Nice one!
Picture of me bike
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#19
Posted 08 October 2018 - 11:29 pm
Nice one!
Picture of me bike
wow it's still got both off side frame bungs in situ!
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
#20
Posted 09 October 2018 - 06:01 am
wow it's still got both off side frame bungs in situ!
obviously never been to Liv.........all right Cliff....calm down.....!!!
Nice clean looking bike BTW,...enjoy!!
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 !!)
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