Quote:Put threaded inserts in fuel tap. Cheapo ones, worked well. Think that's the softest metal I ever drilled...which was good as I could do it holding it with one hand and lines attached
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Which kind have you used Bjorge ! i made a couple of spacers for mine and loctite but i think an insert would do the job better.
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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Quote:Heading west today, some 480kms. Nice weather, hoping the old cow stands the test
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spyball alarm/immob, bluespot brake calipers and Stainless hoses, Fournales air adjustable shock with Remote Resevoir,
forks raised 10mm thru yokes, racetech linear fork springs in 15 wt oil, Kappa wingrack/luggage, heated grips, Kedo handguards, dual heat controller to power heated jacket liner and or pants!!, Stebel 136DB horn, K&N air filter, colour matched Baglux tank cover (magnetic tank bag modified to fit cover), osram +50% headloight bulbs, headlight protector," NitramSpecial" parking loight, tail light indicators all running on LED's & incorporate "Lite Buddies", MK7 Scottoiler fitted, taller screen, 2-2 stainless steel
CCC's, Devil stainless down pipes. MKI Renntec engine crash bars & sump guard.
engine changed july 20
07 on a dyno run it made
79.1BHP / Torque 59.9Had a brief flirtation with a 1999 MKIIa but it blew an exaust valve on the M5 so was sold on to be repaired.
Another local supplier of mine asks ~£60 for the same kit.
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A helicoil then, crikey they would need to be small..cheers.
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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Yup, same kit (I have the £60 version Bjørge referred to).They don't ship to Norway, unfortunately. And if they did, P&P plus tax would triple the price. One of the consequences of not being part of the EU ...
2002 TDM 900 Red/Yellow Cocktail (it's yellow)., biggified some
Bike runs good, suspension is delicious but it is a bit thirsty . 53MPG as opposed to 58-65 previously (non-motorway speeds - 60-100 kph).
It seems like there is no gain in mileage from driving calmly, which I have never experienced from a vehicle...
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The engine has made 115,000kms, but it runs nicely - I just can't believe the problem is related to poor compression from worn cylinders, pistons or leaky valves.
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I overhauled carbs because of an increasing consumption a few years ago. I'm not positive it has ever returned to "normal" (for my driving style, that is) consumption, although I have believed so a couple of times. I have now started to fill gas with bike on main stand, as this seems to result in more concequent filling level. I suspect previous readings were abit accidential.
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What's on my list to figure out, then, is:
- Fuel level. Not sure if they're right. New check needed.
- Emulsion tubes. They're Factory pro, and I believe they're like 20,000kms old. I have a new set of brass ones, could swap them and check.
- Choke mechanism (new plungers installed). I added a spring to retract choke once you let the knob go, as it wouldn't return properly due to a worn slider. I have checked it time and again, and it seems to return properly now.
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...yes, and fork seals are shot, but that's okay as they're ~12 years old.
Well i tried to adjust my chain.. i found the right side chain adjuster bolt didnt want to move and the head seemed to be made of cheese.... ive bolted it all back up now and would like to replace those bolts, any recommendations or are any of the titanium ones on ebay ok as a replacement?
Quote:Cool im hoping to catch him for a service so that may work , are they prone to seize up ?
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The right side is if not maintained, suspected that the left side is kept un-siezed from chain lube fling.
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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Mopped up the oil from inside the grey connector block and connection on the regulator/rectifier. Looks like it's been seeping up from the engine through the inside of one or more of the three cables in the bunch (wtf?!).
Quote:Identifed a potential rust problem. Whilst poking about I saw what looked like rust on the metal pipe connecting the water pump to the elbow on the cylinder head. Poking a small mirror in shows definite corrosion on the side facing the engine.
I thought oh I'll just replace that then. Nearly £12 at Fowlers plus O rings for a bit of squashed steel ! And on back order no stock.
Looking through my box of bits I got an old one more corroded than mine so measured up and made myself one in 316.
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I also spotted rust last time I strip serviced my bike. Behind the rad on top of TDM 900. Treated with Kurust and a dollop of Hammerite.
Quote:Well i tried to adjust my chain.. i found the right side chain adjuster bolt didnt want to move and the head seemed to be made of cheese.... ive bolted it all back up now and would like to replace those bolts, any recommendations or are any of the titanium ones on ebay ok as a replacement?
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The head of my RH adjuster snapped off while trying to remove it. I thought if it's seized it can stay in, and a slipped one of these over the top of it, and now it's a stud adjuster https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M5-M6-M8-M10-...ab59f3c905