What Have You Done To Your Tdm Today?

[ProudViking]

Had a great day with Mr Henty. It was a pleasure to meet him for the first time. He came to my place and helped (By that I mean I watched and held things and tried to learn!) sort me bike out. Fitting many, many titanium bolts, some lovely silicone hoses, a wee Magneti Marelli lithium battery, some  R&G fork protectors and some smart SW-Motech frame sliders (I'm sure there was loads more...).

 

Not all went to plan though. The Renthal 789 streetfighter bars were a problem. All the lines were too short, so a bit of research and enquires will be needed to get them on, but they will get put on!

 

But the biggest shock was what was already on/in the bike!!! Arnold's Motorcycles had "looked" after this bike before I found this wonderful site. This is what we found...

 

Wrong coolant had been put in.

Radiator hoses had barely been tightened let alone fitted properly.

Oxford heated grips fitted in such a bodge. They had what Lee referred to as an "Abortion", so that obviously isn't good!

 

Not a long list but considering that was done by an official Yamaha dealer, I'm shocked and f-ing annoyed. :rant:

 

But the very best thing about the day was A) Meeting Lee, A bloody genius and a very friendly chap to spend a cold day chatting with. And B) Realising that this site is more than a website to gain info. There really are peeps out there that are only to willing to give you their time and effort and expertise. Lee has saved me a whole lot of time, hassle and I'm sure money!

 

So to you all out there that give advice and help can I say I'm very very grateful and appreciate all the effort that comes with it. But for today I'd especially like to thank Lee for helping me...

 

Thanks Lee

 

P.S. I know there should be photos but it was getting dark and bloody cold so hopefully tomorrow chaps!

 

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