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 orry:
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1991 MK1 in need of some TLC watch this space   Sorted and on the Road Mick   it's the bike that Jack built  Gone to Heaven Â
Installed the new/used m/c, 5/8"diameter bore from a honda. VG condition. Took a total of about 7hrs to get the system blend. Christ, , though I was gonna loose my mind. Used the mity-vac, and kept getting bubbles. Though I may be sucking air around the pistons.? I must have cycled a gallon of fluid through this thing.
Anyway, gave it a rest and buttoned everything up. Some gentle pumps on the lever and gradually stiffer feel. Thank God. ð
Tied the lever w/less than half travel to the bar, checked for any leaks. Everything is great. I'm riding the redhead to work tomorrow. Fuckin A.ð
After months and months of work I got to go for a ride, to work! Anyhow got to take some pics of my old plodder in the brick yard.
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2012 Grey
900, Dual HIDs, Fork gaiters, Yam centre stand, Givi crash bars, S320 DRLs custom mounts, PAIR removed, Modded airbox, K&N, Warrior cans, PC3 - Custom map 81bhp @ 65ft-lb, Lambda removed, HM Quickshifter (removed), Evans waterless coolant, Hel lines, Dome SS exhaust nuts, Clear winker lenses, Yamaha +145 Screen + MRA X-creen, Heated grips with relay cut out and custom carbon mount, DL Hand Guards and milled bar ends, SW barback risers, 5w SMD LED side light, LED stop/tail reflectors, 2 x Front mudguard extenders, Custom rear under hugger, Hugger extender, Wrapped HT leads, Aux power sockets, Givi V47NN Top box with LED stop, SW motech mount, Givi PL347 mount and E21s, SW Motech Evo Tank bag, Stainless rad guard, Top Sellerie gel seat, RAM mounts for sat nav and phone, Handy tube and more.   Follow me on twitter @arthurbikemad
Took ours out to the Hideout bike shop yesterday to replace my ancient Hein Gericke gloves. Popped into Finchingfield for compulsory icecream on the way back. The Red and Grey are bonding nicely.
2012 Grey
900, Dual HIDs, Fork gaiters, Yam centre stand, Givi crash bars, S320 DRLs custom mounts, PAIR removed, Modded airbox, K&N, Warrior cans, PC3 - Custom map 81bhp @ 65ft-lb, Lambda removed, HM Quickshifter (removed), Evans waterless coolant, Hel lines, Dome SS exhaust nuts, Clear winker lenses, Yamaha +145 Screen + MRA X-creen, Heated grips with relay cut out and custom carbon mount, DL Hand Guards and milled bar ends, SW barback risers, 5w SMD LED side light, LED stop/tail reflectors, 2 x Front mudguard extenders, Custom rear under hugger, Hugger extender, Wrapped HT leads, Aux power sockets, Givi V47NN Top box with LED stop, SW motech mount, Givi PL347 mount and E21s, SW Motech Evo Tank bag, Stainless rad guard, Top Sellerie gel seat, RAM mounts for sat nav and phone, Handy tube and more.   Follow me on twitter @arthurbikemad
Cleaned the bluespots, replaced the pads and brake fluid 3hour job including bleeding them  Then went for a Sunday bimble to the Sherwood cafe. Not often you see a Firebolt, a Rocket, an RSV4, a Panigale and a TDM900 all lined up.
Rode the 900 to South Queensferry for a charity custom bike show (RNLI ) and took some nice pics.
Met a fellow 900 rider, who has a lot of bikes, and he summed up the 900 well saying 'I bought it just to ride'
Then i came home, got my act together and rebuilt the bottom end of the mk1 engine. Need to hone the bores before i finish rebuilding it[attachment=o8516]
250-300 miles around Yorkshire today with a red stallion
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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 orry:
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1991 MK1 in need of some TLC watch this space   Sorted and on the Road Mick   it's the bike that Jack built  Gone to Heaven Â
2012 Grey
900, Dual HIDs, Fork gaiters, Yam centre stand, Givi crash bars, S320 DRLs custom mounts, PAIR removed, Modded airbox, K&N, Warrior cans, PC3 - Custom map 81bhp @ 65ft-lb, Lambda removed, HM Quickshifter (removed), Evans waterless coolant, Hel lines, Dome SS exhaust nuts, Clear winker lenses, Yamaha +145 Screen + MRA X-creen, Heated grips with relay cut out and custom carbon mount, DL Hand Guards and milled bar ends, SW barback risers, 5w SMD LED side light, LED stop/tail reflectors, 2 x Front mudguard extenders, Custom rear under hugger, Hugger extender, Wrapped HT leads, Aux power sockets, Givi V47NN Top box with LED stop, SW motech mount, Givi PL347 mount and E21s, SW Motech Evo Tank bag, Stainless rad guard, Top Sellerie gel seat, RAM mounts for sat nav and phone, Handy tube and more.   Follow me on twitter @arthurbikemad
Took the redhead for a quick test ride through the complex this am. 50mph down the backstretch,& stood on the front brake. Worked great till I got home.
Both calipers locked up at the front door.
Hmmm, , thats not good. ð had to crack both bleeders so i could get the rig in the house.
I have 2 thoughts I'd like to run past you folks.
1) the honda m/c is not compatible w/these calipots? 5/8"bore is too Lg.
2) the initial test boiled the fluid causing it to expand and lock. Don't know why though. One hard pass? The lever was completely stiff also. ? ?