Bike Meet Motivation

Ghosteh · 21 Jan 2012 at 06:45

Buy bike
Check leathers still fit
....
Meet?

Dureth · 21 Jan 2012 at 11:11

Fireskull said:
Yes lol, worryingly you can hear it on a few peoples TD videos, surprised they dont lock the rear end up more often, specially on the twins and triples.

After fitting the slipper clutch on the race bike it was so hard to un-train myself to feed the clutch out gently. It takes care of all that for you so you really do just need to dump the clutch lever out and concentrate on braking and turn in.

bloodiedathame · 21 Jan 2012 at 11:57

Things I need to do:

To make it rideable:
- Finish wiring new alternator and series reg.

To make it look nice:
- Put on right footpeg rubber/hero blob (cheers ebay)
- Purchase new bar end weight
- Purchase new bikini panel thing

ElliorR · 21 Jan 2012 at 12:08

Make it clean and presentable.
Change oil and filter.
Not die before hand.

Danm54 · 21 Jan 2012 at 17:47

Im done!!!

Got out for a little ride today as well, make sure the new shock is set up about right, odd few drops of rain and numb thumbs but hell it was fun!

agnes · 22 Jan 2012 at 14:49

edd1e said:
Where are thinking of going to get it set up correctly out of interest? I would like my suspension set up for me to ensure it is correct for my height/weight etc. I'm not really up to speed on any suspension places around here.

Most likely either Moto Rapido or Pro Twins. Went to Pro Twins for my 748, they did simply an amazing job on the bike, transformed it.

However, I want to give Moto Rapido a chance and see what they can do.

edd1e · 22 Jan 2012 at 16:04

agnes said:
Most likely either Moto Rapido or Pro Twins. Went to Pro Twins for my 748, they did simply an amazing job on the bike, transformed it.

However, I want to give Moto Rapido a chance and see what they can do.

do they only do suspension setup on Ducati's? that is the impression I'm getting from their websites

Dureth · 22 Jan 2012 at 18:25

edd1e said:
do they only do suspension setup on Ducati's? that is the impression I'm getting from their websites

You could try Steve Jordan who is meant to be pretty damn good with bike setup. I've not had my own done by him but raced plenty of people who have, including him and his wife Sarah (yes they are both quicker than me, by some margin

) and the bikes always seem on the money.

edd1e · 22 Jan 2012 at 18:48

Dureth said:
You could try Steve Jordan who is meant to be pretty damn good with bike setup. I've not had my own done by him but raced plenty of people who have, including him and his wife Sarah (yes they are both quicker than me, by some margin ) and the bikes always seem on the money.

Thanks buddy, I will get in contact with them in the next few weeks.

Glaucus · 22 Jan 2012 at 18:54

Dureth said:
[*]Fit permanent 12v socket for sat nav
]

Sorry bit of a thread hijack, but how are you going to do this and what sat nav do you use?

Dureth · 22 Jan 2012 at 20:38

Glaucus said:
Sorry bit of a thread hijack, but how are you going to do this and what sat nav do you use?

I've got either my iphone or the Garmin out of my car. It doesn't matter if they are waterproof or not because I have an oxford sealed waterproof bar mounted holder. The 12v socket is a kit off ebay like this one:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12v-Motorcycle-Auxilliary-Power-Socket-New-Low-Price-/330674390181?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item4cfdbac4a5#ht_930wt_1396

And here's the satnav holder:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OXFORO-Waterproof-GPS-Motorcycle-Bicycle-SatNav-Case-Handlebar-Mount-Holder-/280746677615?pt=UK_CE_GPS_Accessories_Software_ET&hash=item415dce556f#ht_1639wt_1163

kidloco · 22 Jan 2012 at 21:29

went with a similar solution myself. I use a Ctek battery charger so have there water proof charging plug fitted to the battery.

Added this
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/perfo...fort-connect-12v-cigarette-power-plug-adaptor

And then this
http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/34028?r=Froogle

Works a treat. Handy little tank bag for other goodies as well.

dangermouse425 · 23 Jan 2012 at 12:33

1. Polish a lot of chrome.

PU7E · 23 Jan 2012 at 21:49

Parts I need to change:

Front + rear disk's and pad's
Sparks (irridum)
Air/oil filter
Chain and sprockets
Rear shocks (hagon)
Front tire (Avon Roadrider)
New liquids (oil/brake/coolant)

Not sure all of them need to be changed, but I've not had the bike long and want to change them for my own piece of mind.

MonkeykingZX · 23 Jan 2012 at 23:33

Replace screen
Possibly buy new exhaust
Brake pads
and get round to giving it a good thorough clean.

DanF · 26 Jan 2012 at 10:21

Just ordered some intiminators to put in my f800st forks, meant to be very similar to the racetech goldvalves but easier to fit.

4T5 · 26 Jan 2012 at 10:27

dangermouse425 said:
1. Polish a lot of chrome.

I've untold chrome to polish up & it's all been covered in FS365 for ages as well so it will be a fair old job getting it clean & polishing it all up, I'll do it in a few 2-3 hour sessions I s'pose. :eek:

+

dangermouse425 · 26 Jan 2012 at 10:52

4T5 said:
I've untold chrome to polish up & it's all been covered in FS365 for ages as well so it will be a fair old job getting it clean & polishing it all up, I'll do it in a few 2-3 hour sessions I s'pose. +

Ouch! Good luck with that.

I'm more worried because I didn't cover my bike in FS365. Hoping there's some chrome left to polish, and not just a pile of rust. :eek: