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Took the tank off, drained, cleaned and coated with POR-15. Hopefully that gets rid of my tank rust issues for good.

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just got it ready for MOT this afternoon added cheap handlebar guards got the orange led on them connected to indicators

also fitted some g10 led into the daylight on the fairing just poked in the legs and some glue gun work and bobs your uncle

 

https://imgur.com/CxOpEN5

 

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went to start it (all checked yesterday) for mot only firing on 1 cylinder checked the spark at ht leads OK but have a duff cap

ordered cx500 ones should be here in a couple of days while i was at it fitted new set of plugs forgot what a hassle it was especially if the plug key doesn't hold the plug

manages to give the paint a good polish before rain came on

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Quote:ordered cx500 ones should be here in a couple of days


Is that a recommended mod? Haven't heard that yet.
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sent my rear wheel off to the blasters, going to repaint as the front and fit a new rear disk as I fubarred that trying to get one flippin screw out.
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Quote:Is that a recommended mod? Haven't heard that yet.
did a search on here and it came up will let you know when they arrive
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I just ordered NGK plug caps for mine SD05FM-R as recommended by Apache, think he has them on both bikes.

Bigred mk1 R1 Calipers- Braided lines- Givi wing rack-Crash bungs- Hi vis bullets-PR2's- and a hoot to ride.



Quad 900 Silver Laser duo tech pipes-Scott oiler-Engine crash bars- Radiator mounted see me ring LED's-Datatool system 3 alarm -Centre stand- Extender fender-Renthal bars-Handle bar risers-Mirror extenders-BMW GS Handgaurds-Acumen uprated horn & Nautilus-Stainless steel Radiator guard-Givi wing rack-OEM screen-Yammy touring screen-MRA Vario-MRA Double bubble cut down for fast as fk riding-Tiger screen-Tank protector-Stomp grip panels-Optimate lead   Gone to Heaven 
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Put these decals on. Pleased how it came out, not perfect but pretty good for first attempt.



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Scratched my a**e a bit over a tyre wear issue, i knew it was suspension related but couldn't remember what exactly

The symptom was a raised ridge, or burr, on the leading edge of each tread block, and after doing some googling found it was probably too much rebound damping. I checked the rebound adjuster and then i remembered that the last time I cleaned it I ran the adjuster to each end of the stop and then forgot to set it back because some other issue caught my eye.

 

Once I set it back to something more sensible and test rode it the rear has come more alive, it was feeling a bit wooden before.

 

Every day is a school day !

<p style="text-align:center;">Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
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Quote:Put these decals on. Pleased how it came out, not perfect but pretty good for first attempt.



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I took the panels off and had the lot lacered in, a permanent option but the only way I could see which would work....
<p class="bbc_center">2003 TDM900 in Galaxy Blue with 32k on the clock


<p class="bbc_center">Scottolier, TDM Gel Saddle, Blue HEL Brake Line Upgrade Feeding Blue Spot Callipers. Air Intake Mod,


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Touring & Double Bubble Screens, Bar Risers, Renthal 755 Riser Bars,

Givi E22N Panniers & Top Box, Clear Indicator Lens Conversation, Clear LED Rear Light Conversion, Mirror Extenders, TDM Stainless Radiator Cover and Stainless Screen Screws, SP Performance Carbon Tri-Oval Cans,
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In fact it’s your bike that inspired me to do this, cheers. I’ve got some more decals coming for the belly pan and front mudguard I’ll probably X2 clear coat them all at once should do the job.
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fitted plug caps for CX500 they are a good fit with height enough for me to try and fabricate the washer seal thingy

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Spark-Plug-Ca...2749.l2649

 

fixed rear brake light corrosion on the connectors 

 

 

<p style="color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">i had a problem of only firing on one cylinder i had checked the bike over when all the bodywork was off on a remote fuel tank(lawnmower) all ok

<p style="color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">starts it up to go for mot only i cylinder long story short replaced plugs and caps no differance

<p style="color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">then i thought i had put to in line taps so that i could remove tank easier low and behold they were too small and not enough fuel getting through

<p style="color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">temp job drilled them a bit bigger jobs agoodun

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Quote:Scratched my a**e a bit over a tyre wear issue, i knew it was suspension related but couldn't remember what exactly

The symptom was a raised ridge, or burr, on the leading edge of each tread block, and after doing some googling found it was probably too much rebound damping. I checked the rebound adjuster and then i remembered that the last time I cleaned it I ran the adjuster to each end of the stop and then forgot to set it back because some other issue caught my eye.

 

Once I set it back to something more sensible and test rode it the rear has come more alive, it was feeling a bit wooden before.

 

Every day is a school day !


I think I need to do exactly the same thing. Didn’t know what caused uneven wear. Thanks fixitsan!
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Quote:I think I need to do exactly the same thing. Didn’t know what caused uneven wear. Thanks fixitsan!
 

 

This was one of many vids i reviewed.....

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqq5dEiADJY
<p style="text-align:center;">Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
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Started up the old cow - my god, what a job! A full box of start gas, emptied the battery once and even needed a 1 hour charge to get it running.

Once running, everything is good. What a cracking bike!

Suspecting the fuel pump to be shot again ($10 Chinese one), will eventually install electric one lying in the shed. Fuel levels will be adjusted, and I will try the oil pressure switch on.



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Would be interested to know if it was the fuel pump Bjorge, I've gok wan and I was going to fit it this year.
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Oops i hope not, i have one as well, thought a few had been fitted and ran okay..

Bigred mk1 R1 Calipers- Braided lines- Givi wing rack-Crash bungs- Hi vis bullets-PR2's- and a hoot to ride.



Quad 900 Silver Laser duo tech pipes-Scott oiler-Engine crash bars- Radiator mounted see me ring LED's-Datatool system 3 alarm -Centre stand- Extender fender-Renthal bars-Handle bar risers-Mirror extenders-BMW GS Handgaurds-Acumen uprated horn & Nautilus-Stainless steel Radiator guard-Givi wing rack-OEM screen-Yammy touring screen-MRA Vario-MRA Double bubble cut down for fast as fk riding-Tiger screen-Tank protector-Stomp grip panels-Optimate lead   Gone to Heaven 
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1991 MK1 in need of some TLC watch this space   Smile Sorted and on the Road Mick  Tongue  Tongue it's the bike that Jack built  Wink Gone to Heaven  Wub
 


 
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Quote:Oops i hope not, i have one as well, thought a few had been fitted and ran okay..
 

Think I've seen problems with float valves, flowing carbs if they're not good.

My carbs have stiffer springs (caused a need for serious adjustments on fuel levels), so I'm not worried. The leccy pamp is cheapo chinese one, though, so I'm planning to put spare unused vacuum one (also cheapo chinese origin) in tail compartment and try make everything reversible in case of an emergency.
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That idea has crossed my mind as well, undecided yet though.

Bigred mk1 R1 Calipers- Braided lines- Givi wing rack-Crash bungs- Hi vis bullets-PR2's- and a hoot to ride.



Quad 900 Silver Laser duo tech pipes-Scott oiler-Engine crash bars- Radiator mounted see me ring LED's-Datatool system 3 alarm -Centre stand- Extender fender-Renthal bars-Handle bar risers-Mirror extenders-BMW GS Handgaurds-Acumen uprated horn & Nautilus-Stainless steel Radiator guard-Givi wing rack-OEM screen-Yammy touring screen-MRA Vario-MRA Double bubble cut down for fast as fk riding-Tiger screen-Tank protector-Stomp grip panels-Optimate lead   Gone to Heaven 
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1991 MK1 in need of some TLC watch this space   Smile Sorted and on the Road Mick  Tongue  Tongue it's the bike that Jack built  Wink Gone to Heaven  Wub
 


 
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Quote:I just ordered NGK plug caps for mine SD05FM-R as recommended by Apache, think he has them on both bikes.


Been good for 18 years so far....Vaseline is your friend to slide the grommet back in place...snug fit..
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