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Quote:Got around to fitting the ST2 self cancelling indicator system I got for Xmas.

Pretty straight forward, the only troubling part is fitting the small rubber pads to the indicator switch. Third attempt worked a treat.

can’t believe how good this system is. Turns, lane changes and overtakes all great.

Really happy .

 

can’t understand why all motorcycle don’t have self cancelling indicators!
 

My 1980's FJ1100 had a basic system, it was distance/time based I think, it worked well, but not perfectly so.

 

A couple of times recently I've left the indicator on for too long by mistake, but it might just be because I'm not riding much these days and need to do more to get back into good habits

 

Or it could be old age !

<p style="text-align:center;">Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
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My misses is normally following me on her bike and is always quick to point out when I've left mine on. :punishment:

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Switched to smoke indicators to match the black style. Yet to find a screen that works properly though..


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tried to start mine up today.

 

Fired only on 1 cyl and pissed out coolant, probably from the thermostat housing.

 

Diid anyone do  3D PRINT of one for a 4tx?

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Fitted a new Cam Chain Tensioner, 2002 with 45,000 miles better safe than sorry.

Great help from the Knowledge base, took all of 20 mins.

 

Going to fit a New boot to the CSM courtesy of Mr Henty (Top Bloke) tomorrow.

 

Also gave it a wash, filthy only after two weeks , roll on spring.

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Quote:Fitted a new Cam Chain Tensioner, 2002 with 45,000 miles better safe than sorry.

Great help from the Knowledge base, took all of 20 mins.

 

Going to fit a New boot to the CSM courtesy of Mr Henty (Top Bloke) tomorrow.

 

Also gave it a wash, filthy only after two weeks , roll on spring.

 

I only endea

 
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Fitted a new Cam Chain Tensioner, 2002 with 45,000 miles better safe than sorry.

Great help from the Knowledge base, took all of 20 mins.

 

Going to fit a New boot to the CSM courtesy of Mr Henty (Top Bloke) tomorrow.

 

Also gave it a wash, filthy only after two weeks , roll on spring.
Don't forget to disassemble the  csm and clean it completely before fitting boot. it will give you many trouble free miles after. Why Yamaha didn't fit a boot is beyond me.</blockquote>
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Considered washing it, but the forecast was for no rain all day so went for a hurl up to the Green Welly, to buy my wife her essential marmalade.

 

The bike is only dirtier Smile

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Had to replace oil tank. Not fun, but much better than a oil soaked exhaust. Slowly trying to get it back on the road
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Done  a bit more prep in time for the MOT tomorrow.

I'll fit new front pads, and adjust the chain in the morning before I go,

Fingers crossed

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Quote:Done  a bit more prep in time for the MOT tomorrow.

I'll fit new front pads, and adjust the chain in the morning before I go,

Fingers crossed

Aaaand, I had to cancel the test, I couldn't get the front right caliper to fully release the pads, caliper work required.

In the hiatus period, I've also ordered a chain and sprocket set and rear tyre. The tyre is legal but not by much. The old tyre is an Angel GT, which I think is great, but expensive and difficult for my local fitter to get, so I've gone for  Road 5 to see how they compare ! New test next week
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Obviously down to personal taste, but I like the road 5s on my niner.
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Quote:Obviously down to personal taste, but I like the road 5s on my niner.
I'm sure they're good, they get good reviews. I had enjoyed the Road 3 a couple of times, but when they introduced the 4 I read a few complaints about them and so then I switched to the Pilot Power/2CT, and then the Angel GT's.

To be fair, they're all pretty damn good, pricey, but worth it.

 

I remember in my youthful newness to biking, buying cheapo ChingShingThingTyres to save money, convinced they can't be much worse than 'really expensive' tyres, I honestly hadn't tried anything else, and then one day, M&P did a discounted pair of Avons of high regard for only £10 more than the Ching Shing....  So I splashed out on them just to make it look like I could afford expensive rubber, and quickly found out there really is a tangible difference, if you open your wallet wider !

 

I used to buy the cheap stuff when I was despatching, because it would mean the difference sometimes between making some money and making none. After a good month I could ride to the Isle of Skye with my wife for a weekend away, and on a bad month she would have to pay the rent. I gave up a relatively good job after a fight with my boss, and got a job with a local courier firm the next day. Thems the days !

 

 

They're doing the Road 5 for £146.50 + £10 fitting(loose wheel) + £5 disposal. (DBS Pumpherston),  They don't appear to have penalised me for cancelling the MOT only 2 hours before it's due, but I got the obligatory "you should never mix manufacturers, or tyres of different ages", because the Angel GT on the front has loads of life and I'm keeping it.... and I thought, "Mate, I used to buy ChingShing, and ride on wet cobbles for a job....mixing manufacturers can't be worse than that !"

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I hated the pilot road 2s when I tried those and went back to Conti Road Attacks for years. I’ve got Pilot Road 4s on the Guzzi and I quite like them, but the Road 5s are another stem forward. Both are excellent in the wet. The Road 5s a bit better all round at any temp.

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Quote:I hated the pilot road 2s when I tried those and went back to Conti Road Attacks for years. I’ve got Pilot Road 4s on the Guzzi and I quite like them, but the Road 5s are another stem forward. Both are excellent in the wet. The Road 5s a bit better all round at any temp.

 

Thanks, that gives me confidence.

A lot of riders north of the border use them, my main prerequisite is for cold weather performance and wet grip levels and the 5's seem well suited from all I've heard
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I'm on the 6's now and they feel great

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Good news Drewps, I've just committed to 6's after being happy with 4's...time will tell.
Lock onto my co-ordinates and beam me up !!

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The 5 is on, new chain and sprockets, I'm returning to a 16 tooth front from the 15 I had on it for zooms, but it was half worn and I was a fitting a new chain.

Last two jobs are to fit a replacement gear lever as it was worn very loose, even with a few wraps of shim tape.

And I picked up a replacement front right caliper for less than the cost of a seal and piston kit, that's arrived in very good condition, except it has silver spots plugs so I'll swap them for the blue 'uns off the old one.

New test booked for Wednesday afternoon.
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Gear lever , make an oversized pivot to fit ?
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Quote:Gear lever , make an oversized pivot to fit ?

I don't have the workshop machinery to do that Lee, but as the secondhand lever with pivot was £14.50, it'll do
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Did a strip down of the rear linkage for a check and a grease up. Over the last year it’s developed a little knock and with the mot due in early May, I thought it best to get it checked and sorted. I could feel a little movement overall, but couldn’t pin it down to any individual component. I suppose it deserves to be a bit worn with just under 60k on the clock. 

 

All came apart nicely and was still well greased after last time, but there is some wear on the pins evident, mainly on the two dog bone pins. Going to replace the whole lot, so bearings and pins ordered for another strip down shortly. I might take the swinger off and give that a good grease up while it’s apart next time too.

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