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Started by leehenty , Dec 28 2014 06:20 pm

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#1 leehenty

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Posted 28 December 2014 - 06:20 pm

Following a successful fettle of Dmmsta's Niner today, I was handed a large box and asked to take it home with me.

 

Suei and myself would like to pass on our heartfelt thanks to those on carpe-tdm who were involved in putting the box together.

 

She assures me the cake tin will be filled with cake of a suitable quality and brought to the next fettle day for 'testing'. She  wishes me to say also, that she had the greatest laugh of this Christmas as they are 'Hairy Biker' tin.

 

For myself, I would just like to say that it's been an honour and a great pleasure to have shared the fettle days with all you good fellows fettling TDM's with the odd BMW (sorry Ivan) thrown in.

 

I have found such great comradeship here, we all help each other to the common good.  

We have something that is quite rare these days, so Long may it continue.

 

My thanks to you all.

 

Lee H

 

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I've named the camera 'Carpe Cam' and I'll be making some video how to's later in the year.


Edited by leehenty, 28 December 2014 - 10:46 pm.

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Posted 28 December 2014 - 09:33 pm

Ditto !
Cheers dudes

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Posted 29 December 2014 - 07:16 am

First off many thanks for another visit to help me out (and pass on a little more knowledge...if nothing else I now know there is a 20 gauge shot gun!)

 

It shows what sort of a forum/group we have here!

 

I hope you enjoy the pressie, and look forward to some vid's in the future.


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Posted 29 December 2014 - 11:54 am

Enjoy the pressie Lee, it's just a way for us to show some appreciation for all the times you have gone out of your way to give practical help and advice to many of us, i certainly have peace of mind after receiving help from you and knowing the jobs done right.

 

Thanks for all you do  :good:  :good:  :good:


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Posted 29 December 2014 - 01:53 pm

:wifgeni: Seconded, well deserved. :good:


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Posted 29 December 2014 - 02:32 pm

Enjoy the pressie Lee, it's just a way for us to show some appreciation for all the times you have gone out of your way to give practical help and advice to many of us, i certainly have peace of mind after receiving help from you and knowing the jobs done right.

 

Thanks for all you do  :good:  :good:  :good:

Ditto

 

:wifgeni: Seconded, well deserved. :good:

Ditto again.


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Posted 29 December 2014 - 04:34 pm

You've helped me and a fair few others out at a moments notice Lee and I'm just glad we could find a way to show our gratitude.

 

I look forward to some fettling  'how' videos from you now then :) Though most of your mechanical explanations just get lost in the ether when you've tried to explain things to me before, maybe a video will help some of it stick. 


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Posted 29 December 2014 - 05:52 pm

Appreciated the visits & parts fabricated by you Lee. Top bloke.


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Posted 29 December 2014 - 06:44 pm

Appreciated the parts fabricated by you Lee.

 

 grandiose, splendidly, magnificent parts,  Lee

 

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Posted 29 December 2014 - 08:51 pm

:signthankspin:  all.


2002 900 silver,oil pressure switch with brass 90 degree conversion, RG fork protectors. Wilburs custom made rear Shock with remote hydraulic preload and RG shocktube, Wilburs front springs. Scotoiler with a custom made swing arm delivery unit. Silicone radiator hoses.BMW 1150 handguards with Touratech extensions, Carbon Fibre yoke cover and fender extenda, MRA flip screen, Yamaha Engine bars, SW Motech Centre Stand, Kappa wingrack three box Luggage with E21's as option from the K960 boxes, Zumo 660 satnav on Touratech mount, Led Voltage monitor, Baglux tank cover, Clear LED Rear light, Aux LED brake light, BikeVis bullet LED's under front  nose,Stainless rear axle nut, stainless chain adjusters, stainless wheel spacers front and rear, Probolt Polished Stainless Flanged Hex engine screws, Polished stainless fairing screws, stainless disc bolts. Titanium brake pins front, Probolt Titanium Flanged Hex Front Caliper Bolts & Rear caliper slide pins Adventure Spec Tool tube under rear rack, left and right sides with custom alloy mounts.<p>Top Sellerie double gel pad seat. Carbon Fibre inner dash and side infill panels. Anodised black alloy swingarm pivot bolt covers and footpegs, Nano II Gear indicator.

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Posted 30 December 2014 - 01:30 am

You're very welcome.


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Posted 30 December 2014 - 01:13 pm

Just one way we can show you the appreciation of what you do for ALL of us Lee. You refuse to take proper money asking only for what bits cost. Not including time taken to actually manufacture the things. You have helped out so many of us at the drop of a hat, travelling long distances to do so. You have sorted me out odd bolts and even manufactured said things in between me calling and me arriving at Casa De Henty an hour later. No questions asked!! 

 

You sir are one of the rarest people out there. Someone who will (and hopefully continue to) help ANYONE who asks. Even BMW riders!! And not forgetting the ever so patient wife who puts up with us dropping in and taking up your time too. She's a diamond!!

 

THANKYOU!!


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Posted 30 December 2014 - 05:15 pm

You have sorted me out odd German bolts

 

Corrected that for you Matt... :hide:


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Posted 30 December 2014 - 05:16 pm

 

 

You sir are one of the rarest people out there. Someone who will (and hopefully continue to) help ANYONE who asks. Even BMW riders!! And not forgetting the ever so patient wife who puts up with us dropping in and taking up your time too. She's a diamond!!

 

THANKYOU!!

And she makes a cracking cup of tea.


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Posted 30 December 2014 - 05:48 pm

 

Corrected that for you Matt... :hide:

Actually the Germans use decent size bolts. Just the quality is errrrrrrr...................questionable!!!

 

Mr H was quite disgusted by it all!


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Posted 30 December 2014 - 09:50 pm

It's not that I don't like the BMW, it's just that it's marketed as a premium supposedly top quality bike, so why don't they fit premium top quality fasteners.

The bike looks ok but is let down by rapid rust screws and bolts that seem to be very soft. Given the age/cost of the bike and that Matt does look after it, it's not really on for BMW to be cheaping out on fasteners and charging so much money for the bike when they market it as a go anywhere bike where it will get wet.

I'll admit that rusty screws do tend draw my eye and can cause me to :rant:  so this opinion is my own and slightly biased.  :)  


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Posted 30 December 2014 - 10:13 pm

Whilst I agree with all the comments Lee and would like to pass on my own thanks, along with your how to vids, can we also have a video of Suei filling the cake tin please

All the best fella

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Posted 30 December 2014 - 10:27 pm

It's not that I don't like the BMW, it's just that it's marketed as a premium supposedly top quality bike, so why don't they fit premium top quality fasteners.

The bike looks ok but is let down by rapid rust screws and bolts that seem to be very soft. Given the age/cost of the bike and that Matt does look after it, it's not really on for BMW to be cheaping out on fasteners and charging so much money for the bike when they market it as a go anywhere bike where it will get wet.

I'll admit that rusty screws do tend draw my eye and can cause me to :rant:  so this opinion is my own and slightly biased.  :)  

 

The problem with BMW, Lee, is the age old one - successful quality brand expands production - then gets ruled by accountants - who don't give  feck about quality - just how much profit they can squeeze out of every unit - so it's off to China to get the components made out of cheese whenever they can.

Going to get worse in the future as well - my local dealer tells me that next years sales targets are up by 25% & they also want 50% more workshop time ( which tells it's own story )


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Posted 31 December 2014 - 11:13 am

It's great to see Carpedians, who have been helped by Lee, showing their appreciation for his generosity in giving his free time and sharing of knowledge.  We're fortunate to have Lee as a member on here, helping keep the TDM alive is a big part of what Carpe is about and Lee does it in spades ! 

 

Cheers Lee, Top bloke !  :drinks:


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Posted 31 December 2014 - 06:09 pm

Thoroughly deserved Lee.  There have been many occasions when you've stepped up to assist others and what goes around, comes around.  Happy and prosperous new year to all.


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