Got it from the NEC show last year, it's made by a company called 'Skidmark'.. ha. Helps so much with the wind, also looks better imo.
What did you do to your bike today?
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Don
I bought an Americana 2 motorcycle lift and tested it. 350kg of motorcycle lifted up to head height is worrying.
Man of Honour
A few things I've done in the last couple of weeks (Hadn't seen the thread before).
Carbon Fibre Chain guide
IMAG0008 by ibert1, on Flickr
Magura Clutch MC (snapped the perch in my last crash) and Zeta lever
DSC_2124 by ibert1, on Flickr
Beringer front brake MC and G2 Ergonomics quick throttle tube
DSC_2126 by ibert1, on Flickr
Easton Fatbars and Easton Handguard clamps
DSC_2129 by ibert1, on Flickr
DSC_1277 by ibert1, on Flickr
And had the front forks service and re-valved by Pro-Action.
An Expensive month
Carbon Fibre Chain guide
IMAG0008 by ibert1, on Flickr
Magura Clutch MC (snapped the perch in my last crash) and Zeta lever
DSC_2124 by ibert1, on Flickr
Beringer front brake MC and G2 Ergonomics quick throttle tube
DSC_2126 by ibert1, on Flickr
Easton Fatbars and Easton Handguard clamps
DSC_2129 by ibert1, on Flickr
DSC_1277 by ibert1, on Flickr
And had the front forks service and re-valved by Pro-Action.
An Expensive month
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Soldato
That gives me a semi....
My poor GSXR has been neglected badly, she still has not been cleaned since I have owned her!
With holiday and semi moving into new flat with the misses the bike has not been near a garage so maintenance has been neglected, going to clean and lube the chain tonight and got a new 16t front sprocket to fit hopefully this weekend
Then within the next few weeks before going to the TT I need to get a phone mount and charger, and fit a new Qualifier RR to the front!
There is so much I want to buy but having to resist until after this damn expensive New York trip :/
My poor GSXR has been neglected badly, she still has not been cleaned since I have owned her!
With holiday and semi moving into new flat with the misses the bike has not been near a garage so maintenance has been neglected, going to clean and lube the chain tonight and got a new 16t front sprocket to fit hopefully this weekend
Then within the next few weeks before going to the TT I need to get a phone mount and charger, and fit a new Qualifier RR to the front!
There is so much I want to buy but having to resist until after this damn expensive New York trip :/
Man of Honour
I picked up a tiny little clamp that holds the back of my belly pan bit of the fairing together, Took 24 hours to come & cost less than 3 quid. 
Associate
Just fitted my new Quick Lock Engage Sport tank bag. It's heowge!
Soldato
Added a rear seat cowl today...
Associate
Passed my mod2 test yesterday and sold my bike today, wasn't even on gum tree for a day! Will hopefully be getting the money tomorrow and then I'll be enquiring about a few Sv650's! Can't wait!
Will hopefully be getting the money tomorrow and then I'll be enquiring about a few Sv650's! Can't wait!
great news mate. Good bikes the SV's.
Andy & Madman.. both of your bikes look ace there
Andy & Madman.. both of your bikes look ace there
Soldato
Went into Wales up the HorseShoe Pass and part of the Evo Triangle... got creamed by a Porsche as I was riding like a noob lol... however, only second time on the new beasty so... learning the tricks 
Had a brew at the Pondarossa
Had a brew at the Pondarossa 
Caporegime
Went into Wales up the HorseShoe Pass and part of the Evo Triangle... got creamed by a Porsche as I was riding like a noob lol... however, only second time on the new beasty so... learning the tricks
Ohh horsehoe pass!!! and creamed by a porsche,shame on you!!
The bike passed the MOT saturday so this morning I spent a couple of hours seeing where my oil keeps going 
I have a set of 1117, 12:1 comp pistons and a set of barrels already bored to suit that came with the engine im using for the turbo build, they're brand new pistons and freshly bored barrels so a result there!
Will get the head checked over this week with the valves checked and new seals fitted, got my gaskets ready so I just need to wait for Warpspeed to finish with the turbo bike so I can get the barrels back.
A quick look today and most of what Ive seen is good, cams in good condition, head and cam caps also really good. Just really badly glazed bores, like a mirror in there! Thats where my oil is going then!
Ill take the barrels off in the week and fit the new pistons so im all ready for when the head is done and I get the other bike back, hopefully next weekend. Then probably a dyno run to check its good on the bigger pistons and higher comp.
Be even better for the next OcUK track day!
I have a set of 1117, 12:1 comp pistons and a set of barrels already bored to suit that came with the engine im using for the turbo build, they're brand new pistons and freshly bored barrels so a result there!
Will get the head checked over this week with the valves checked and new seals fitted, got my gaskets ready so I just need to wait for Warpspeed to finish with the turbo bike so I can get the barrels back.
A quick look today and most of what Ive seen is good, cams in good condition, head and cam caps also really good. Just really badly glazed bores, like a mirror in there! Thats where my oil is going then!
Ill take the barrels off in the week and fit the new pistons so im all ready for when the head is done and I get the other bike back, hopefully next weekend. Then probably a dyno run to check its good on the bigger pistons and higher comp.
Be even better for the next OcUK track day!
Well i've just managed to spend another £250 on eBay. It's time for the big service before the 'Ring trip in August.
New Oil & Filter, Chain & Sprockets, K&N Air Filter, NGK Plugs and Front Pads.
Should keep me busy for a day.
I also popped along to PDQ Motorcycles (www.pdq1.com) this morning to have my suspension set up. Although there was only limited tweaking to be done with the standard parts, they have done a good job as it now feels much more planted. Whilst there I got a quote to get a full revamp with new front springs and new rear shock all custom to my weight etc and it was £1,300 :O might have to give that a miss for a little while. ha
New Oil & Filter, Chain & Sprockets, K&N Air Filter, NGK Plugs and Front Pads.
Should keep me busy for a day.
I also popped along to PDQ Motorcycles (www.pdq1.com) this morning to have my suspension set up. Although there was only limited tweaking to be done with the standard parts, they have done a good job as it now feels much more planted. Whilst there I got a quote to get a full revamp with new front springs and new rear shock all custom to my weight etc and it was £1,300 :O might have to give that a miss for a little while. ha
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Soldato
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Gave my new bike a good going over!
Polished the rims
Polished the frame including swing arm
Polished the exhaust
Polished the body work
Makes the bike look like new now! Just have to work out what I'm going to do with the front fork corrosion which is common the Suzuki sv 650s!
Can't wait to get on the road on her, should be a great bike coming from a little 50cc!
Polished the rims
Polished the frame including swing arm
Polished the exhaust
Polished the body work
Makes the bike look like new now! Just have to work out what I'm going to do with the front fork corrosion which is common the Suzuki sv 650s!
Can't wait to get on the road on her, should be a great bike coming from a little 50cc!
Man of Honour
I checked that my rear suspension was at factory settings then softened it off 2 clicks. Then I polished up the heel guards & rear peg hangers & give the bike a wipe over with FS365. Then I took it to my local garage adjusted the tyre pressures to suit & filled the tank.
Then I went off for a wander & stuck another 70 miles on, Lovely day all round.
All ready for the next couple of sunny days.
Then I went off for a wander & stuck another 70 miles on, Lovely day all round.
All ready for the next couple of sunny days.
Caporegime
fitted some sintered pads all round today
Dropped the head off today, will have the head and valves de-coked, valves and seats re-cut, new stem seals fitted and shims checked/adjusted to suit.
Tonights work was to remove the barrels and pistons, to be fair it all looks in good nick except for nicely polished bores, would probably have got away with a hone and maybe new piston rings but as I have new pistons ready here im going to fit those.
Barrels and pistons removed
Box of nicely stored new high comp and 1.5mm oversized pistons
And the difference between the 2, hard to tell really but they do look nice!
So thats my work finished for the week, the head will be ready by the end of the week and if Ive not heard from WSR ill give them a call later in the week as im up near them next weekend, hopefully the turbo bike will be ready.
Tonights work was to remove the barrels and pistons, to be fair it all looks in good nick except for nicely polished bores, would probably have got away with a hone and maybe new piston rings but as I have new pistons ready here im going to fit those.
Barrels and pistons removed
Box of nicely stored new high comp and 1.5mm oversized pistons
And the difference between the 2, hard to tell really but they do look nice!
So thats my work finished for the week, the head will be ready by the end of the week and if Ive not heard from WSR ill give them a call later in the week as im up near them next weekend, hopefully the turbo bike will be ready.
Soldato
WOW, some great work there fella... nice one, keep on with the updates, reading this with interest!