What did you do to your bike today?

TallPaul_S · 20 Jan 2017 at 22:10

phil675 said:
I can only find them on ebay abroad. There are some new seals but I'm not sure I'd want to mess around with that then find it doesn't work, might be worth a go I suppose.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122312507708?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Is this the kind of thing that would fix it?

I honestly wouldn't know, I've never looked into rebuilding a clutch/brake master cylinder before.

Here's some used ones:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aprilia-RSV-1000-Millie-2000-Clutch-Master-Cylinder-Lever-Supersport-/272399209321?hash=item3f6c421369:g:2fIAAOSwLnBX8Ylo

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/APRILIA-RSV-1000-1998-2003-MILLE-CLUTCH-MASTER-CYLINDER-USED-MOTORCYCLE-PARTS-/191268994852?hash=item2c88853f24:g:-4AAAOSwDk5T2Nqv

MowyTone · 20 Jan 2017 at 22:49

Fowlers parts or wemoto (try here first) are a good place to get a choice of OEM or pattern parts. I know they do rebuild kits for brakes so worth checking

ZedPowered · 21 Jan 2017 at 22:15

MOT today for the zx6r. Passed with just the standard noisy exhaust advisory!

eddie101 · 22 Jan 2017 at 08:52

Just finished wiring in my heated grips on the bird

TallPaul_S · 22 Jan 2017 at 16:40

Gave them some light

Finished off getting light and power to my garage.

Captain · 22 Jan 2017 at 17:08

Thought about a heater?

tom_e · 22 Jan 2017 at 17:12

Cleaned, lubed and adjusted my chain. Looks like it'll need replacing once the salt goes away. Been a bit slack with keeping on top of it this winter and the chain and sprockets have suffered.

Oh well gives me a chance to play with the gearing, will probably aim for some more acceleration as I only do long M way runs a few times a year.

TallPaul_S · 22 Jan 2017 at 17:20

Clov!s said:
Thought about a heater?

Yeah but tbh there's no point until it's insulated, it's only single skinned metal so any heat will just escape. If I'm doing some work on the bike I'll put a oil filled or ceramic heater in there.

Next thing to do will be to get some rubber flooring then fit some insulation to the roof.

MowyTone · 22 Jan 2017 at 19:49

Eddie, where did you get your LED bulbs from? Guessing they are probably the ones I need

.one. · 22 Jan 2017 at 20:14

TallPaul_S said:
Yeah but tbh there's no point until it's insulated, it's only single skinned metal so any heat will just escape. If I'm doing some work on the bike I'll put a oil filled or ceramic heater in there.

Next thing to do will be to get some rubber flooring then fit some insulation to the roof.

whats the condensation like at the moment also some of the covers for bikes attract more.

TallPaul_S · 22 Jan 2017 at 20:21

.one. said:
whats the condensation like at the moment also some of the covers for bikes attract more.

I've only noticed a tiny, tiny amount once - that was when there was water sat on half the roof (it's under cover apart from one side which can get some water on it, plus water dropping off the car port above), there was a very fine 'mist' under that part of the roof on the inside. Nowhere near enough to drop anything anywhere.

I'll be lining the roof with some 25mm Celotex (foil backed insulation) to prevent any condensation I may get, but these garages are well ventilated up near the roof so shouldn't get that much anyway.

Captain · 22 Jan 2017 at 20:59

Cleaned it yesterday and today ordered 3 cans of WD40 chain cleaner as it for 3 for 2, also ordered the autobrite lance and magi snow foam and a big can of WD40.

tom_e · 22 Jan 2017 at 21:10

Where's the 3 for 2 from? I was just thinking I could do with some more cleaner and wax.

Captain · 22 Jan 2017 at 21:20

Amazon flash deal, ended now though.

10% off on SBS though, £7.50 a can.

tom_e · 22 Jan 2017 at 21:22

Cheers mate, I've still got some discount to use with SBS as well.

Captain · 22 Jan 2017 at 21:28

tom_e said:
Cheers mate, I've still got some discount to use with SBS as well.

Fast delivery too, I've been looking at halfords and their prices seem to be getting better, they were as cheap as amazon and ebay.

TallPaul_S · 22 Jan 2017 at 21:41

*Cough* http://www.mandp.co.uk/index.php/default/wdsp-mbike-chain-cleaner-400ml.html

pretty much 2 for 1, they also have the same deal on the chain wax and chain lube, although you have to pay for delivery. Works out cheap if you're buying a few though.

Even with delivery i paid £23.50 for 2x chain cleaner and 2x chain wax, that would be £33 from SBS.

Captain · 22 Jan 2017 at 21:53

Excellent price, I'll bookmark that.

unKle · 23 Jan 2017 at 00:40

TallPaul_S said:
Gave them some light

Finished off getting light and power to my garage.

http://i.imgur.com/sfBgbpRh.jpg[IMG][/QUOTE]

That garage insurance approved/recognised? Looking for something like this for my other half, as her bike is currently in the garden shed, could do with something a bit more secure.

misterjingo · 23 Jan 2017 at 09:52

unKle said:
That garage insurance approved/recognised? Looking for something like this for my other half, as her bike is currently in the garden shed, could do with something a bit more secure.

+1. I was talking to my wife about possibly getting one of these over the summer.