Tales from the Emporium

[NordieBoy]

Finally!
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Off with the old...
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On with the new...
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It does change the geometry though...
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At 100mm it changes the HTA from 71° to 69° which may be a plus.

Now to break them in as much as possible before the race...

[NordieBoy]

Oil change time on the DR this weekend.
Got the Total oil ready...

[Padmei]

You're not still trying to ride along windy ridge are you?

[NordieBoy]

Black Diamond Ridge is stupid. Why would anyone want to ride it?

[NordieBoy]

I beat 7 riders in the Epic! I think the guy on a single speed who broke his chain ring finished in front of me though :(

[NordieBoy]

Oil change time on the DR this weekend.
Got the Total oil ready...
Maybe THIS weekend...
Also got new chain, sprockets and oil filter to go on...

[RogIrwin]

Maybe THIS weekend...
Also got new chain, sprockets and oil filter to go on...

Did I see you riding up the Lee Valley this morning?

[NordieBoy]

Did I see you riding up the Lee Valley this morning?
Thought it might be you.
Went around Pig Valley, Wairoa Gorge, Lee Valley, Mead Rd, Aniseed Valley, Fire Lookout, Barnicoat Range, Widdershins, Involution and back home on the cycleway.
77km and 5:30hrs.

[Padmei]

Happy Birthday you ginger bearded freakazoid. Did you get a special super sized vege birthday dinner?:banana:

[NordieBoy]

Mmm, veggies...

[NordieBoy]

It looks like 19,400km is as much as you can get from an EK 520 chain and JT sprocket set.
In the interests of science, I did try for more, but that's it.
Ready to put on a DR Big now...

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[JATZ]

Looks like too many teeth for a Big :facepalm:

[NordieBoy]

Looks like too many teeth for a Big :facepalm:
There wouldn't be after a trip through the Maungatapu...

[Oscar]

It looks like 19,400km is as much as you can get from an EK 520 chain and JT sprocket set.
In the interests of science, I did try for more, but that's it.
Ready to put on a DR Big now...



Can you reverse it?
Good for another 5,000km...

[Ocean1]

Can you reverse it?
Good for another 5,000km...

Don't be fucking stupid, he'd be going backwards.

Unless he stuck it on the other side of the wheel...

[Night Falcon]

Don't be fucking stupid, he'd be going backwards.

Unless he stuck it on the other side of the wheel...

no no its fine so long as ya turn the tyre round.



oh and......reposting photos is against zee rules ont zee KB zite.....if zee gustapo cease it somevone ist going to be kaputen inzee demerit point cooler.

[NordieBoy]

Finally!
After nearly a year, the bastards have got my site working again!

Everything that was uploaded to it is gone however :(

Busy uploading again...
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[NordieBoy]

Today also bought to you by the number 705...
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30min from loosening the axle nut to tightening it back up again. Definitely a PB :D

[Night Falcon]

is it just me or does that photo hurt your eyes too :eek5: and what's with the black lines?

[NordieBoy]

Felt pen.

[NordieBoy]

Retro fitting time!
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[Oscar]

It appears to be bleeding.

[Muzz67]

It appears to be bleeding.
and in a coma....

[NordieBoy]

And that's the one going back in to the bike...

[NordieBoy]

40,000km engine out...
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That only took an hour. Sweet, bodes well for the installation...

120,000km engine in...
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Ahh...
I was running the FCR39 pumper carb.
The intake manifold side is a couple of mm bigger in diameter than the stock BST40.
The old engine rubber manifold has hardened over the last few years...
Not a hope in hell of it fitting. Not a hope in hell of swapping the manifolds either.

Not to worry, I also bought the old DynoJet needled, worked BST from the old setup.
Oops, the vacuum port broke when the engine fell over on it in the back of the van last night...
Bluetac to the rescue!
Oops, no carb breather with filter either...
Some chux cloth and a zip tie should do that in the meantime...

A nice blood transfusion and lets see what happens!

Oops, that is a hell of a clattery noise...
Shouldn't really do that...

Crack the top oil banjo and press the button, yay! Oil!

Ok, it seems the clattering was the starter motor catching up with and hitting the gears on each piston stroke as it tried to fire.

It lives!

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[Muzz67]

Um, does the 'clattering' sound like the 'clattering' of the other engine??

[NordieBoy]

Um, does the 'clattering' sound like the 'clattering' of the other engine??
Nah, this was the piston getting pushed down with a spark, but then the starter catching up as it decelerated and clunking.

I was keeping my thumb on the button to keep it turning over and get some oil through the system.

Cracked the top oil banjo and there was definitely pressure there so that was sweet.

Bursts of starter motor and it sounds a lot better. When it finally ran, it sounded fine.

[R650R]

On the rare occasion im going a short distance, eg ride to work or testing station up road etc I go sans earplugs. This is always a hideous experience especially on the GSXR hearing engine noise you don't normally hear!

[NordieBoy]

Old engine runs quite nicely.
The chain is getting tight links though. It's only 3,000km old. The last one went 15,000 km.

It'll be interesting to see how many km I get from a tank with the stock(ish) carb vs the pumper.

The pumper did need an overhaul though. The bleed valve wasn't working and the throttle cables were badly mounted.

Now it's getting colder, I need to find where my extended choke knob is. The BST carb hasn't been on the bike for years and somehow it got a short choke knob installed.

[NordieBoy]

OK. About 16km/l from the dodgy FCR. Just got 19km/l from a worked BST that's been on the shelf for nearly 6 years.

[Muzz67]

OK. About 16km/l from the dodgy FCR. Just got 19km/l from a worked BST that's been on the shelf for nearly 6 years.
Jeez, really? KLX400 does about 25k/litre with FCR39

[NordieBoy]

When it was first installed, the FCR39 was getting 19km/l easily.
Much better bottom and mid range too.

[Night Falcon]

I get 21.5 klm/l from my FCR on the 530. Its the best mileage I've had from any of my KTM's and the previous 2 were both FI. Go the mighty FCR! (cept for sorting jetting to eliminate popping on decal that is.- yes I have checked the exhaust for leaks)

[NordieBoy]

Some of the FCR's didn't have the circuitry to stop the popping on decel.

[Muzz67]

Never had to make anything but trivial adjustments and been amazed how well the carbs work.
smooth, sweet idle, never bogged gassing them and never had decel pop, just a nice drone (like truck brakes.)
Dunno whot Rog has on his 650, riding behind that is like going through an artillery barrage!

[NordieBoy]

Just got an order from up north arrive today.

A 64gb duo USB stick.
This is it and the box it came in...
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[Night Falcon]

Less likely to get lost in the post.

[JATZ]

Just got an order from up north arrive today.

A 64gb duo USB stick.
This is it and the box it came in...

I had 2 LED indicators turn up in a box slightly larger than that...... Express mail from the states :facepalm:

[NordieBoy]

The DR had to be crash started twice today (only worked in 4th gear).
It may have been the battery, as I very nearly flattened it when doing the transplant. The headlight was going, but not a sausage from the starter. Wasn't the normal DR starter issue either.

Once I got it going, the starter tried a little and when I got home after a 12min run, it started it 3 times no problem.
Just had it on charge for 5hrs. Will check it out tomorrow.

[RogIrwin]

Dunno whot Rog has on his 650, riding behind that is like going through an artillery barrage!

That's mostly because of the exhaust. It's an FMF + GSXR muffler. Usually the only time that it back fires is when I give it a good fist full of throttle and then back off really quickly.

The carb is also an FCR39.

[NordieBoy]

The DR had to be crash started twice today (only worked in 4th gear).
It may have been the battery, as I very nearly flattened it when doing the transplant. The headlight was going, but not a sausage from the starter. Wasn't the normal DR starter issue either.

Once I got it going, the starter tried a little and when I got home after a 12min run, it started it 3 times no problem.
Just had it on charge for 5hrs. Will check it out tomorrow.

Better update this.
Replaced the battery, new charger, same problems.
Got an even betterer battery and before installing it, gave the starter motor a clean and bush lube.
Didn't need to install the battery.
Works like a charm now.
:facepalm:

[madmartin]

If you hadn't brought a battery, all this maint would've done squat, you know it

[NordieBoy]

The temporary Emporium the the brown box on the right...

The mighty DR is slumming it outside :(

The thing in the sky is the Super Moon via a cellphone camera :(
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Latest project. Road lite...
Remove roady bits off the CX bike and attach them to a brand spanking new, never been built up, 2011 Specialized Secteur frame.
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Next step. Get skinnier tyres. 32mm is a little too much for the back and borderline on the front. Hope 28's will fit...

[NordieBoy]

If you hadn't brought a battery, all this maint would've done squat, you know it

Yeah, now I can't sell the battery as the DR will of course die within hours...

[madmartin]

still better than that footpeg shaped bruise in the leg after you slip off the kickstarter on my XR

[NordieBoy]

still better than that footpeg shaped bruise in the leg after you slip off the kickstarter on my XR

You ride your XR?
I thought it was just there to frighten the Ducati's into behaving?

[JATZ]

Got any XR bits lurking in the emporium ??

[Muzz67]

Got any XR bits lurking in the emporium ??

Finally seen the light?

[JATZ]

Finally seen the light?

Naaaah.... I still like girls :bleh:
It was offered at a price I couldn't refuse. Got a front hub ?? Disc brake model.

[Muzz67]

Naaaah.... I still like girls :bleh:
It was offered at a price I couldn't refuse. Got a front hub ?? Disc brake model.
What on earth is a disc brake?

[NordieBoy]

What on earth is a disc brake?

That's what I said :)

[NordieBoy]

Almost done...
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[RMOTO]

Almost done...


And how do you propose to ride up Mt Greenland on that Fran? :blink:

[Muzz67]

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[R650R]

Better update this.
Replaced the battery, new charger, same problems.
Got an even betterer battery and before installing it, gave the starter motor a clean and bush lube.
Didn't need to install the battery.
Works like a charm now.
:facepalm:

I think that and cold winters starts were the start of the demise of my battery. Shes a big lump to spin over when cold but always starts easy when hot

[NordieBoy]

And how do you propose to ride up Mt Greenland on that Fran? :blink:

The Kona Unit would be the Mt Greenland beastie.

The TT is sulking with carb o-rings that have dissolved into goo.
Pro Tip: Use fuel safe o-rings kids :facepalm:

[Muzz67]

Naaaah.... I still like girls :bleh:
It was offered at a price I couldn't refuse. Got a front hub ?? Disc brake model.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/wheels/auction-1189081090.htm

[JATZ]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/wheels/auction-1189081090.htm
Yeah, saw that. He reakons it won't fit.
The good people at econohonda are trying to sort something, for reasonable $$

[NordieBoy]

Econohonda are good people :yes:

[NordieBoy]

The new workshop...
:headbang:
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Will get an additional test next week with a DR oil change and brake light issue fixing...

[Muzz67]

The new workshop...
:headbang:
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Will get an additional test next week with a DR oil change and brake light issue fixing...
Guessing its a bit damp in the workshop now?

[NordieBoy]

Guessing its a bit damp in the workshop now?

Damp and bloody windy. A howling nor'wester...

[Muzz67]

Damp and bloody windy. A howling nor'wester...
now it's calm and sunny.
Preferred it when Jim hickey organised stuff.

[NordieBoy]

now it's calm and sunny.
Preferred it when Jim hickey organised stuff.

Not too bad after the rain/wind...

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[NordieBoy]

The birth of the New Emporium...
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[NordieBoy]

And back to Ye Olde Emporium :)

Retiring the mighty DR as well.
Test riding a replacement on Monday...

[RogIrwin]

And back to Ye Olde Emporium :)

Retiring the mighty DR as well.
Test riding a replacement on Monday...

Another DR650?

[NordieBoy]

Another DR650?

Nope. Going for something different.
After 11 years and 176,000km, it's time for a change.
The wiring loom needs replacing (lots of bare copper showing with all those k's and years of vibes) and more work to really get it going properly.

Looking at more road biased, but still gravelable.
Cheap is important :)

Most likely going to part out all the DR bits.
2 sets of forks, 2 sets of wheels, modded Corbin seat, IMS tank, FCR39 carb, 2 engines (1 needs the cam chain guides replacing), brand new chain, sprockets and front tyre (dammit. died hours after I replaced them) etc, etc...

The Kiwi on the front guard will be transferred to the new bike with a small ceremony.

[NordieBoy]

2012 XL700V
Emulators and springs in the front, something in the rear and something done to the mapping.
Bars are up and forward, but otherwise standard.
Took it for a test ride up the Maungatapu to the head of the dam (as you do) and it went very well.
Standing climbing was annoying because of the tank, but standing descending was fine.
The centre stand digs big gouges when gravity asserts itself after jumping the water bars climbing up from the dam :innocent:
Rocks, wet clay, gorse, no issues. It actually suits my nana riding style better than the DR.
The DR does however protest less over the jumps :shutup:
It's really well balanced, changing direction in the gravel was no problem, quite stable seated or standing.

Can't wait for the road tyres to wear out so I can get some Shinko 705's on it.
It actually came with a set of Shinko 805's spare. Which I'll never use.
Oh, and the screen is very Padmei-esq in that the wind hits me in the middle of my visor and blurs my vision.

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[JATZ]

:gob:

We should do a "rideout" at some stage...
To christen it :yes:

[Woodman]

Good stuff. Always wondered about those. And what Jatz said,

[NordieBoy]

Tell me more about these "rideouts", what do they entail?

:confused:

As long as there's no steep, river, muddy or gorsey bits.
I've heard of what you do to noobs.

[JATZ]

Tell me more about these "rideouts", what do they entail?

:confused:

As long as there's no steep, river, muddy or gorsey bits.
I've heard of what you do to noobs.

But rideouts almost always involved gorse, hills, single track, mud and a chance of someone dying....
Or a quiet pootle over the gravel roads locally followed by pizza and beer..
Either is good for me.

[NordieBoy]

Screen before...
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And after 140mm has been chopped off...

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[NordieBoy]

It's running a bit hot but I think the fork gaiters have something to do with that.
Will cut them off and if I put some on later, they'll be neoprene sleeves.

[NordieBoy]

Fork gaiters gone, GPS mounted...

[NordieBoy]

And the speedo is reading 111kph at 100 on the GPS.
Must be the normal speedo error compounded by a smaller diameter rear tyre.

[FJRider]

And the speedo is reading 111kph at 100 on the GPS.
Must be the normal speedo error compounded by a smaller diameter rear tyre.

Would not a smaller rear wheel slow it down and a lower speed shown (at the same rev's) ... regardless of error ... ???

[NordieBoy]

Would not a smaller rear wheel slow it down and a lower speed shown (at the same rev's) ... regardless of error ... ???Had a hard think about it too :)
That would be the case with a gearbox (rpm) driven speedo, this is off the rear wheel.
Less distance traveled per revolution of the wheel.
It thinks you're doing 1km, when in fact you're doing 900m.

[FJRider]

Had a hard think about it too :)
That would be the case with a gearbox (rpm) driven speedo, this is off the rear wheel.
Less distance traveled per revolution of the wheel.
It thinks you're doing 1km, when in fact you're doing 900m.

My mistake ... :innocent:

[NordieBoy]

It's running a bit hot but I think the fork gaiters have something to do with that.
Will cut them off and if I put some on later, they'll be neoprene sleeves.The fan kicks in at 103° and cuts out at 100°
That was happening a lot...

Now in 30° outside temps, I can go over the port hills at 40kph and it'll sit at 85° and on the highway at 75°.

Fork gaiters...

Before, on the open road, it'd be sitting on 95° and higher.

The screen is however still crap :(
May try flattening the curve up top to even out the wind flow.

[GazzaH]

Mine cruises at about 70 C, and on hot days the fan starts up at about 103 if i get caught in traffic, or park up to open the farm gates. The TransAlp 700 does seem to run warm.

Haven't checked the speedo yet but that might explain being tailgated by a monster logging truck about 2m from my number plate at an indicated 80 kmh near Napier airport. Maybe not.

[clint640]

Nice. I think. Maybe. They look a bit funny...

Wanna sell that FCR? :shifty:

Cheers
Clint

[NordieBoy]

Wanna sell that FCR? :shifty:

Yes :shifty:

I think I actually have two(ish).
One set up for the DR that has a pumper bleed valve and one off a WRF that doesn't.

[NordieBoy]

Ahh, it's been too long...
After a year spent compressorless, I've upgraded from a broken 40L, 2.5hp, noise maker of a beast to this little 24L, 1hp, 50L/m, quiet wee beastie.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180128/b3166066ee734dd90e166f861604f582.jpg

[NordieBoy]

Man 24L is a small tank :)
Still, faster than using a saw and sanding block to lower the XLV screen...

[NordieBoy]

In the immortal words of my hero Captain Slow, "Buffeting!!!"

I've lowered the 15cm higher than stock Givi screen about 18cm and it's still bad at 100kph.

Finally found out what's causing it...

The stock bloody mirrors.

Pulled both off and no buffeting.

Stuck the more adjustable Vitaloni mirror from the Nordie that's been on the DR for the last 11 years and will test it tomorrow.

[NordieBoy]

A 4L reserve? Really? Just under a quarter of the tank is reserve? :weird:

15.8L went in and that included 53km running on reserve.

It's a 17.5L tank.

That's about 80km of reserve capacity...

[Woodman]

A 4L reserve? Really? Just under a quarter of the tank is reserve? :weird:

15.8L went in and that included 53km running on reserve.

It's a 17.5L tank.

That's about 80km of reserve capacity...

Mine has 6 litres reserve with the safari tank.

[NordieBoy]

Just found this in a drawer.
1964 - Ngatira Motor Cycle, Car and Scooter Organisation.

Was given to me by an ex-traffic cop who was given it way back then.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180208/4f670bc0107dcac7316a5784ccb2c2a7.jpg

[NordieBoy]

2018 Coppermine Classic Race.
39km in 2:48min

Possible rain was forecast for the race, so I decided that after racing the Unit as a hard tail in 2015, the Diamondback 26" as a hardtail in 2016 and the Unit as a rigid in 2017, that I'd continue the theme and race the 26" Chameleon with some Highroller II's front and rear just to make sure.

140mm of travel and lots of grip should do the job nicely.

Come race morning, I jumped on the bike to ride to the race village and 5min later, noticed that the eccentric bottom bracket was 5mm over to the right. Hmm, I don't remember making THAT much of a mistake.

I didn't.

The pinch bolt for the EBB wedge had broken, again :(

Zapped back home and quickly put some sealant in the Unit's racey low profile tyres, strapped a spare tube to the frame and the race number to the handlebars. Into the Estima and off (again).

Forgot I'd meant to test the rear brakes as they'd been leaking out of the olive at the lever end...

The climb went well, I felt I was significantly faster than last year, but was actually 6 minutes slower and the descent down Boulder Valley, well, was painful.

Arms, kidneys and hands.

It felt like there was no high speed suppleness at all.

It was only 1 min faster down Boulder Valley than the rigid was. 1 minute over a 24 minute descent...

The rear brakes basically don't get used until 2hours into the race.

They were nice and smooth, just felt like the pads were a little contaminated.

The front however squealed like a sty full of piglets.

The road section was a killer for anyone on a single speed. I was doing 160rpm for a few bits and people were still catching and passing me on the flats, but I'd get them back on the rises.

Overall, a perfect day for a back country race, no wind and an occasional smattering of raindrops.

Everyone got a t-shirt, burger and beer/ginger beer.

Except the single speeders who got 2 beers :)

2nd in Single Speed out of at least 3.

The forks look like they've only used 50mm or so of the 100mm of travel.

I've switched it back to rigid again until I can get the forks re-furbished.

Both rims are still as straight as when I built them, unlike some who came out onto the Maitai Rd section with knobbly encased pretzels mounted to their bikes. So funny to ride behind them...

[NordieBoy]

Got another chance to help out a DR rider with bits from the Emporium.
2up down the Maungatapu and a stray rock, tucked front wheel and no more oil filter cover or oil filler cap.

[NordieBoy]

Xl700V gearing...
So the stock gearing is 15/47 with a 525 chain.

I'm cruising in 5th gear-4,000rpm at 100kph.
Seems a little low rev-wise.

NordieBro had a ride last night and said "man, you've got to slip the clutch taking off!"
I'd told him that, but he just thought I was being a wimp.

I finally got the front sprocket cover off and counted 16 teeth. That'll make a difference.
Then I counted the rear teeth...

43

Fourty-bloody-three!

It's geared up 15%

I can cruise at 4,300rpm in 4th gear at 100kph at the moment.
With stock gearing it'd be 4,500rpm at 100kph in 5th!

At the moment, 4th gear is higher than the stock 5th and stock 5th is good for 180kph!

It's a wonder it made it through the Maungatapu at all! Man that engine has a good bottom end :facepalm:

[NordieBoy]

Oh, and last night coming back from St Arnaud at about 10pm, the headlight on dip beautifully illuminated a section from the bike to about 20m ahead...
High beam did the same but added a spot of light to about 30m.
That was scary :confused:
I had no idea how to adjust the height so just rode home.
It seems there's a knob under the dash you just turn with your fingers :doh:
The access seems to be made for small Asian hands, but it works...

[clint640]

Singlespeed Nationals in Waihi 21 April! Can pick you up from Rotorua airport if you like :niceone:

They are promising plenty of beer shortcuts :banana:

Cheers
Clint

[NordieBoy]

Singlespeed Nationals in Waihi 21 April! Can pick you up from Rotorua airport if you like :niceone:

They are promising plenty of beer shortcuts :banana:

Cheers
Clint

Rotorua has an airport?
I'm the only single speeder in the world who doesn't drink :facepalm:

Tempting...

[Muzz67]

is that your cycle helmet you use on the XLV? Sure looks odd.....

[NordieBoy]

Got myself a nice light commuting helmet for the XLV.
LS2 Airflow, 950g, $109
Quite loud, very well vented, not a winter helmet, but for day to day riding, brilliant.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180301/2e7d4dd4628f94d0f8b3c04bc6db43eb.jpg

[NordieBoy]

Finally!
Stock chain and sprockets!
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180306/0e2a5fe1d44a5970302e2b11eec0a420.jpg
I wish I'd got this tool many years ago :(
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180306/96a09d49f9478e4f532bcdce7ab5a6bc.jpg
Would have saved much heartache...

[NordieBoy]

Givi S180T time too!
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180306/48a2567aea8b87d20f2132ded81582fb.jpg
Should allow me to smooth out the really turbulent airflow.
Most use it to get extra height on their screen, but I'm using it to direct the air smoothly below the chinbar.
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My view...
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[NordieBoy]

Had to modify the S180T mounting system.
The grub screws press on a thin metal plate inside the rubber to spread the load across the screen, but the plates walk when the screws get a bit of load on them.
I found some 2.5mm alloy from an old dash mount I made for the Nordwest and countersunk some 5mm depressions where the screws touch so they stay captive on the plate.

It even works!

:apint:

[NordieBoy]

It's such a different bike to ride with the stock gearing and the little spoiler.
So much more fun :)

Now to find a set of Renthal Enduro High 7/8 bars for it.
Then a longer throttle tube for the ProGrip 714 Rally's and some reinforced handguards.

Can't stand the ribbing on the grips that are on it.

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[NordieBoy]

Man, nice grips are, well, nice :)

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[Woodman]

Man, nice grips are, well, nice :)

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What grips did you get? Mine are ribbed as well and are friiggen ncomfortable as all hell.

[NordieBoy]

Favorite grips from the last 20 years are Progrip 699 and 714.
They're both nice and soft, the 714 Rally is more barrel shaped.
City Motorcycles has the 699 for $20.
I prefer the 714's on the adventure bikes as they're a bit bigger diameter.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180311/4387e014d092d73ecaf8480a10cdc945.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180311/f97a37b6ea088f9cccdc9c23cc8111e2.jpg

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[Ocean1]

Favorite grips from the last 20 years are Progrip 699 and 714.
They're both nice and soft, the 714 Rally is more barrel shaped.
City Motorcycles has the 699 for $20.
I prefer the 714's on the adventure bikes as they're a bit bigger diameter.

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I liked the hexagonal ones you used to be able to get, haven't seen any for years though...

[NordieBoy]

Who would have thought the side with the 5mm thick smaller flange goes to the outside...

So THAT'S why the chain wouldn't align!
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[That looks like fun]

If you put it on the inside you wouldn't be able to read all the pretty numbers :bleh:

[NordieBoy]

I put it on the same way the old one was mounted.
Was mounted by the workshop manager of a motorbike shop, previous owner :)
I can see the damage done to the chain retainer in the sprocket cover by the side plates touching it instead of the rollers being aligned with it.

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[That looks like fun]

A mechanic is only as good as his (or her) ability to follow the instructions on the packet :oi-grr:

[NordieBoy]

Sooo much quieter :)

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[NordieBoy]

Now to get another (doh!) Givi screen and try the spoiler on it.

The tyres are looking and feeling a little sad with splits/cuts all over the place, especially in the rear Metzler Lasertec.
A pair of mighty 705's will solve that :)

[NordieBoy]

Hmmm, there's no such beast as a 100/90x19 Shinko 705.
Will have to see if a 110/80x19 will fit.

[NordieBoy]

Went around the fairing and jammed bike tube in wherever there looked to be something missing.
Quieter again.

[NordieBoy]

Thought NordieBro was joking around when he posted this to Facebook...

"When u win a series overall the bike deals come at u thick & fast ! So after careful consideration I went with this trick bit of kit for the first round of the 2018 south island enduro series in hokitika on the 7th of April. Grab ya mate's & we will c u there !"
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He wasn't...
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[NordieBoy]

One more to add to the list of bikes DR650 footpegs fit on :)
DR650
TT350
79 XR250
KLR650

and now

XL700V Transalp

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Just need to sleeve the 8mm pin to 10mm to make it ideal.

[NordieBoy]

One more to add to the list of bikes DR650 footpegs fit on :)
DR650
TT350
79 XR250
KLR650

and now

XL700V Transalp.

I've just been informed they fit on a certain Honda BW200 as well.

[NordieBoy]

Saw this at the supermarket today...
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Velly tidy Royal Enfield Himalayan complete with Pirelli copy Ceat tyres :yes:

[Scubbo]

feel sorry for the owner :laugh:

(https://www.rushlane.com/royal-enfield-himalayan-sales-stopped-12245689.html)

[Muzz67]

[QUOTE=NordieBoy;1131092667]One more to add to the list of bikes DR650 footpegs fit on :)
DR650
TT350
79 XR250
KLR650

and now

XL700V Transalp




>>>>>>Fit straight onto the XR, no mods needed?

cheers,

[NordieBoy]

Drill the pin hole out to 10mm and it fits.
Or an 8mm ID to 10mm OD sleeve.

[NordieBoy]

Bodged up an old Givi plate to mount a ToolPro box that can take a laptop in comfort today.
Ended up slapping a sheet of 1.5mm rubber over the Givi plate and some 8mm bolts though where the rubber bumpers were.
Wobbles a bit, but that's just the inherent flexibility of the box.
I'll cut out a bit of road sign and put that inside the box for a bit of stability later.
If I can work out how to make it easily removable, I'll mount it much further forward over the pillion seat.
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[Woodman]

You need to change the T on the transalp sticker to an F.

No need to thank me.

[NordieBoy]

Now I've been informed I need to put an apostrophe in there somewhere...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180422/586d8683df9c33fbb213a3a0691ec737.jpg

[Woodman]

Now thats class.............:niceone:

[NordieBoy]

Meditation time...
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Within 0.04mm lateral runout!
Much easier truing/tensioning wheels that have already bedded in.
A very cheap pair of new looking Bontrager Race wheels. Tubeless ready and asymmetric rear.
Newer, lighter and wider (17.5mm vs 15mm) than my old Mavic Aksium's. Standard double butted J-bend spokes are a bonus.
Hell, they're wider than my Roval MTB wheels!
People have been having them crack around the nipple holes, but with the OEM tensioning, I can see why.
More than 30% variance on the drive side rear and a max tension of about 90kgf.

I tensioned them to 105kgf with the tyre mounted. If they feel flexy after a few rides, I'll take them up another 5kgf.

[NordieBoy]

Spec tension for these wheels is from 50-135kgf!

[NordieBoy]

Oops.
The Tranny's clutch popped 5min from home.
Luckily there were no problems getting back.
I haven't pulled the outer off yet, but looks like the it may have been rubbed down to the spiral and water has got in over some years.
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[NordieBoy]

Also all the documentation says it's a 2012 model, but the VIN says it's a 2008 :)

[MXNUT]

Also all the documentation says it's a 2012 model, but the VIN says it's a 2008 :)

Built in 2008 and sold new in 2012 ???

It wouldn't be the first new bike to sit around at a dealer for a few years if this was the case.

[NordieBoy]

Broke right at the barrel. The barrel was so tight in there, it wouldn't turn at all. Cleaned up the hole with a drill bit and it's all good now.
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[NordieBoy]

Anyone want a cheap TT350 with 2 wheelsets and reg on hold that needs a little TLC, a very cheap Gilera Nordwest that needs a bit of love or a DR650 with a spare engine, forks, wheels, swingarm that needs electrical help?

Also got an '81 GSX400F frame and engine free to a good home.

[Eddieb]

Anyone want a cheap TT350 with 2 wheelsets and reg on hold that needs a little TLC, a very cheap Gilera Nordwest that needs a bit of love or a DR650 with a spare engine, forks, wheels, swingarm that needs electrical help?

Also got an '81 GSX400F frame and engine free to a good home.

You named yourself after that Nordwest, if you sell it you'll have to change your name to TrannyBoy.

[pete-blen]

You named yourself after that Nordwest, if you sell it you'll have to change your name to TrannyBoy.


:lol: :clap:

[NordieBoy]

It's a FransAlp.
Even says it on the fairing.

Leave me alone you bullies :scooter:

[Eddieb]

P.s stick the left over DR bits onto the GSX400 engine and frame and you'd have a complete bike.

[NordieBoy]

P.s stick the left over DR bits onto the GSX400 engine and frame and you'd have a complete bike.

The swingarm, forks and front wheel are on it already.
Only needs engine mounts, swingarm mounts, rear suspension...
Well, it's a frame, engine, forks and swingarm really. Most of those bits are connected to the others by gravity.

[NordieBoy]

Hmmm, looks like an XT Shadow+ derailleur won't shift into 1st gear on an 11 speed MTB cassette.
The lowest it gets is about halfway between 1st and 2nd.
The Zee mech however does it fine.
Good thing I've got a OneUp long cage conversion lying around to replace the Zee's shortish cage :woohoo:
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Looking mean :yes:
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[NordieBoy]

Another couple of 3w LED's installed.
Was going to put them on the handguards, but the left one was pointing significantly down compared to the right.
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[NordieBoy]

New shoes...
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[NordieBoy]

Forks arrived from China quicker than a chain from 40km away...
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A bit of facing to be done...
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I think they'll work.
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[Muzz67]

stick a motor in it?

[NordieBoy]

Nah, the Tranny has got enough cylinders for both.

I think it was the right time to change the rear tyre...
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A little more tread there...

[NordieBoy]

The front was a bit more of an issue <_<
Damn tubeless tyres...

No problem for the tyre machine up town though.
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The whole bike sits much higher :)

Rubbed on the forkbrace/guard mount on both sides, so a bit of filing later and it's better, but I'll pull the brace back off soon and make sure it's not pushing the fork legs apart at all as I'm getting new fork seals next week and I don't want to stuff them for many thousands of km's.

Doesn't feel as good when riding, not as light in the steering, you have to use weight transfer instead of steering inputs. As though the steering bearings were done up far too tight.

[NordieBoy]

They work in the gravel well though.
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[NordieBoy]

Just modded the Zee derailleur with an old One Industries Rad Cage.
That should let it handle the 40t cog nicely.
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Chain arrived today and once I get the forks back from having the brake mounts faced, it should be rideable...

[Muzz67]

New shoes...
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Odd tyre I thought...
When upright, the rear would lock up easily or wheelspin easily, yet when leaned over a little it hooked up good.
after figuring it out it was actually pretty good fun.

[NordieBoy]

Odd tyre I thought...
When upright, the rear would lock up easily or wheelspin easily, yet when leaned over a little it hooked up good.
after figuring it out it was actually pretty good fun.

The best tyre ever.
Amazing where you can get to with them.
16psi rear and 18psi front on the TT350.
18psi rear and 20psi front on the DR650.

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[NordieBoy]

Shimano 685 11 speed brake/shifters, Wolftooth Tanpan SH11 so I can use an MTB 10 speed clutch mech, One Industries Rad Cage on the Zee mech to clear the cogs.
It's a bit dodgy on the 40t, so I think I'll be using it as a 10 speed 11-35 cassette with a 40t spoke protector.
May even go from the 36t front to a 34t which will let me move the chainline in a couple of mm.
I don't do high speed stuff :baby:, so top end isn't so important.

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[NordieBoy]

It rides quite well.
Now to test it out on gravel and fine tune the bar/shifter position/height and find my 42mm tyres. They're in the Emporium somewhere <_<

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[NordieBoy]

:( Bye bye :weep:
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It's going to a good home where it can be around other Gilera's and reminisce about the old days of dyno runs, drag racing, Rainbow, Takaka Hill, MX tracks, Moutere Hills off roading, Maungatapu...

And one day, it'll get the nads thrashed off it again :cool:

[NordieBoy]

Got the fork seals done on the FransAlp today.
Apparently that was the blackest, dodgyest oil he'd ever seen come out of a pair of forks :)
It's his old boss's old bike...

[NordieBoy]

Puncture day today :(
Oh well, about time I had another. It's been a few years.
Large screw right through the middle of a tread block.

[fridayflash]

yep..thats one time a HD tube cant help eh! was at a mates place today and we spotted a rivet shank hanging out of his tyre, where do these things come from?

[NordieBoy]

If you're going to do something, do it right...
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[NordieBoy]

Dead battery time today.
Was very hesitant to start after a few days laid up with the forks seals being done, but the was fine.
Thought it was on it's way out. There's a few bulges in the sides of it...
Pulled the DR650 one and it's the same size, shape and terminals are correct :Punk:
The old MotoBatt in the DR650 only lasted 4 years and 46,000km and the new one (cant remember the brand) has heaps more CCA.

[pete-blen]

Puncture day today :(
Oh well, about time I had another. It's been a few years.
Large screw right through the middle of a tread block.


I seem to remember a TT350 parked up on some armco in the buller gorge with out a rear wheel...
on a return trip back from Deniston ...


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[NordieBoy]

I seem to remember a TT350 parked up on some armco in the buller gorge with out a rear wheel...
on a return trip back from Deniston ...


...

Having to wait for the tyre to cool down :lol: Was getting a bit squirrely.
Trying to stuff a huge Pirelli tube into a little 705 tyre. There were several folds needed :nya:

[NordieBoy]

Just finished building my new lightweight tubeless wheels for the Anthem.
New:
WTB Frequency Team i25 rim, DT Swiss Competition double butted spokes, Hope Pro 2 EVO hub, Ashima rotor.
1095g
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Old:
Stock Giant P-XC2 19mm internal.
1060g
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:pinch::Oops::wacko::facepalm::brick:

Oh well, at least they'll be wider and lighter without the tube...

[NordieBoy]

The rear however, is 200g lighter than the old one...
:wacko:

The bike should feel totally different to ride though.
The stability of wheels tensioned to 120kgf +/- 5% with 25mm internal rims vs the old 17mm rear and 19mm front and should be sweet :2thumbsup

[NordieBoy]

And the bike is now 400g heavier than last time it was weighed :)

Lighter tyres and a carbon seatpost make quite a difference.
I do like my dropper and grippy front tyre though.

[NordieBoy]

3 loaded Triumph Tigers went past in town today. All 3 riders were wearing flip-flops, shorts and singlets.
Made me shiver even though it was 34°.

[NordieBoy]

Oh dear :(
I may have killed the battery in the FransAlp...

I forgot to disconnect it when we went on holiday :facepalm:

[Box'a'bits]

Disconnect it from what? Battery charger?

[NordieBoy]

Disconnect it from what? Battery charger?

From the bike.

I think the Honda security system drained it over the month...

[NordieBoy]

Well it does charge.
To 6v :doh:

[NordieBoy]

Well it does charge.
To 6v :doh:I think the voltage regulator may be faulty :(

[NordieBoy]

Serviced the forks on the Giant Anthem tonight.
Very easy to pop the lowers off and replace the foam rings and seals.
There's wear on the front right of the right stanchion. No debris in the fork leg and the bush looks ok. The wear is definitely from the bush though.
New seals and 160ml of 10w in the damper bath, 30ml in the air bath and 5ml of FFFF (Fake Fox Float Fluid) in the air spring side.

There was maybe 50ml or more of nice green 10w oil in the air upper instead of 5ml of 85w.
That may have been acting like a couple of tokens and helping the ramp-up as I could never get past about 60%.
Lots of white gunge instead of oil in the damper side.

Now to do some more research and see if it really was meant to be 160ml in the damper bath...

[NordieBoy]

40t Hope T-Rex sprocket on the Anthem this afternoon.
From:
11-13-15-17-19-21-24-28-32-36
To:
11-13-16-19-21-24-28-32-36-40

Also a Wolftooth GoatLink and One Industries extended cage just because they were lying around.

I've also got a 42t sprocket if this one isn't low enough :)

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Transalp next.
Hide the driving LED's and get a WoF time.

[NordieBoy]

Didn't even need to hide the driving lights!
Easiest WoF I've ever had.

[NordieBoy]

Looks like the DR may be going to a new home :scooter::eek5: