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Post by fz8kansas on Nov 7, 2016 6:30:32 GMT 10
Haha, I guess old habits die hard !!!! Always loved the sound of the triple 2 bangers aye !!!! Why not a "Water Bottle" 750? Should last forever with liquid cooling and low revs. We called them Water Buffaloes. There is one running around in my area and I see it from time to time. Still sounds sweet. |
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Post by crazybollox on Nov 7, 2016 18:23:11 GMT 10
Ok I will educate you guys but in nine serious way but I am catching up from my travels at the mo - watch this space !!
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Post by crazybollox on Nov 8, 2016 18:32:49 GMT 10
The UK nickname for the 750 water cooled was "the kettle" - we reckon you could ride to the coast - empty the radiator and make a cup of Tea !!! Anyway I had one and was dissapointment with it, very heavy and only good in straight line, great big front wheel that wouldn't go round corners and they eventually earned a new nickname of the "widow maker" !!! I swear this bike went faster when you shut the throttle off, only momentarily but it put the shits up you until you got used to it haha
The 550 was a better all round bike, lighter, more responsive, and the sweetest sound from the triple. I would consider a nice example for restoration as this could be my occasional roadie whilst I get my speed fix at the track on the Gixxer !!
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Post by crazybollox on Nov 10, 2016 18:57:17 GMT 10
So today I purchased electrical two wire connectors to use with my battery fighter because I cant be fucked to keep removing the seat to apply crocodile clips, bought a set for each bike so I can swap between them ! Seen below along with the usb for laptop changes to the PC III  |
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Post by crazybollox on Nov 12, 2016 5:26:42 GMT 10
And today I changed the brake fluid - a simple job but some riders don't like to tackle this. A few little tips - Rags, rags, and more rags to catch any stray brake fluid as this stuff will strip your paint faster than a hooker if you fall asleep.   And then buy a good quality spanner that fits tightly in the bleed nipple. buy brake fluid of a different colour to what's already in and use clear pipe, this way you can see when the old is out completely - so i went from brown to blue this time - check the colour of the fluid in the bottle to the fluid in the pipe on the rear brake photo. Lastly - bleed - bleed - bleed and continue to bleed until all air bubbles are gone - once you are certain you are bleeding with the new fluid - you can catch this in a clean bottle and use it to continue to push the fluid through - this way you will not throw good fluid away !!! |
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Post by Jubby on Nov 12, 2016 5:42:37 GMT 10
And today I changed the brake fluid - a simple job but some riders don't like to tackle this. A few little tips - Rags, rags, and more rags to catch any stray brake fluid as this stuff will strip your paint faster than a hooker if you fall asleep. And then buy a good quality spanner that fits tightly in the bleed nipple. buy brake fluid of a different colour to what's already in and use clear pipe, this way you can see when the old is out completely - so i went from brown to blue this time - check the colour of the fluid in the bottle to the fluid in the pipe on the rear brake photo. Lastly - bleed - bleed - bleed and continue to bleed until all air bubbles are gone - once you are certain you are bleeding with the new fluid - you can catch this in a clean bottle and use it to continue to push the fluid through - this way you will not throw good fluid away !!! you can come do mine today mate |
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Post by 97audia4 on Nov 12, 2016 12:45:27 GMT 10
Got the tank cover fitted and cleaned the garage out tonight after replaced the plugs on the truck and installed the hitch to pull the trailer home tomorrow.  |
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Post by 97audia4 on Nov 12, 2016 14:54:44 GMT 10
Got the tank cover fitted and cleaned the garage out tonight after replaced the plugs on the truck and installed the hitch to pull the trailer home tomorrow. Sweet!!!! Looks like you have a good handle on pulling her back together. I am really hoping I can find a cover like that for the tank I chose for the RZ (2000 R6). Lets see that trailer loaded up!! Dennis Only thing left now is body work and paint, and getting my other set of forks back from FBI with new seals, valves and springs. They EFI i think makes two side tank covers for that year R6, they are about $180. |
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Post by Camo on Nov 12, 2016 17:15:23 GMT 10
Sweet!!!! Looks like you have a good handle on pulling her back together. I am really hoping I can find a cover like that for the tank I chose for the RZ (2000 R6). Lets see that trailer loaded up!! Dennis Only thing left now is body work and paint, and getting my other set of forks back from FBI with new seals, valves and springs. They EFI i think makes two side tank covers for that year R6, they are about $180. Good to see you made it over, love the garage! You got the next dates lined up for the track? |
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Post by blanchy on Nov 12, 2016 18:58:37 GMT 10
And today I changed the brake fluid - a simple job but some riders don't like to tackle this. A few little tips - Rags, rags, and more rags to catch any stray brake fluid as this stuff will strip your paint faster than a hooker if you fall asleep. And then buy a good quality spanner that fits tightly in the bleed nipple. buy brake fluid of a different colour to what's already in and use clear pipe, this way you can see when the old is out completely - so i went from brown to blue this time - check the colour of the fluid in the bottle to the fluid in the pipe on the rear brake photo. Lastly - bleed - bleed - bleed and continue to bleed until all air bubbles are gone - once you are certain you are bleeding with the new fluid - you can catch this in a clean bottle and use it to continue to push the fluid through - this way you will not throw good fluid away !!! you can come do mine today mate Buy a special pipe type spanner (wrench) like a full hex with a cut out to slip over the hos/pipe alexnld.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/12456.jpg |
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Post by 97audia4 on Nov 12, 2016 22:01:20 GMT 10
Drill and put a set screw in them as well , it will keep the wrench from slipping off and then you can just twist open to close much easier. |
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Post by 97audia4 on Nov 12, 2016 22:05:25 GMT 10
Only thing left now is body work and paint, and getting my other set of forks back from FBI with new seals, valves and springs. They EFI i think makes two side tank covers for that year R6, they are about $180. Good to see you made it over, love the garage! You got the next dates lined up for the track? Track season is over on the east coast, I have 5 long months to sit and wait until the end of April till I can on track. |
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Post by cxa0897 on Nov 12, 2016 23:41:55 GMT 10
Good to see you made it over, love the garage! You got the next dates lined up for the track? Track season is over on the east coast, I have 5 long months to sit and wait until the end of April till I can on track. Barber on the 27th is still open for registration  |
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Post by cxa0897 on Nov 13, 2016 3:58:37 GMT 10
Watched it sit outside on a beautiful fall day while I racked up overtime. Bitter sweet. I love making money, but I love riding.  |
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Post by 97audia4 on Nov 13, 2016 4:14:41 GMT 10
well fuckers the Ronald McDonald trailer made it home early this morning. I ended up getting the it for $300 after some negotiation. It even fits in my garage with the door closes and plenty of room   |
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Post by blanchy on Nov 13, 2016 5:50:30 GMT 10
well fuckers the Ronald McDonald trailer made it home early this morning. I ended up getting the it for $300 after some negotiation. It even fits in my garage with the door closes and plenty of room Great deal. The box would cost that much over in Oz |
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Post by crazybollox on Nov 13, 2016 5:55:53 GMT 10
Hi Blanchy, Repco, Supercheap or where for the spanner, had a quick look but nothing ? |
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Post by fz8kansas on Nov 13, 2016 8:19:04 GMT 10
That special spanner is called a flare nut wrench. It is used on fittings that are like fuel lines and A/C fittings. I have a few from my days of playing with carbs on cars. |
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Post by blanchy on Nov 13, 2016 14:40:15 GMT 10
Hi Blanchy, Repco, Supercheap or where for the spanner, had a quick look but nothing ? Bunnings don't have them. Repco may or a Specialist Tool Shop? My Dad had some but don't know what he did with them. Wave down a Snap On Truck and get ready to pay big $$$ |
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Post by cxa0897 on Nov 14, 2016 11:14:58 GMT 10
Booked a hotel in Knoxville for Thanksgiving weekend. If the weather holds up, I'll be making a dragon trip. Weather's gotta be real nice though.. 10 hrs from home to Knoxville would suck in the cold.
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