Hornet Swarm Night City

**gijoe1313** · 7th September 2011, 12:44

Originally Posted by Simon

Not so many kms, but a few months. I'll look into that tonight - Could a stodgy oil filter be holding things up?

I always go for the easiest, simple fixes first!

**TOTO** · 7th September 2011, 22:54

Originally Posted by wanpo

You know I don't hate you. You're Amy!

All go in race prep land; Front fork oil has been done, I've given the word for braided front lines/sintered pads to go in, as well as a race chain to be put on. Did some more sanding today after work (while there was still sunlight at least.) Also ordered some levers from Hong Kong. <$50 for both levers, and I got to choose the colours

(blue levers, silver adjuster.)

I will have spent so much time off the bike getting things ready, that come time to actually go around the track, I'm going to suck!

track day is on 17th of October so get ready

**wanpo** · 8th September 2011, 11:44

Originally Posted by TOTO

track day is on 17th of October so get ready

I'm guessing you meant september.
I'm keen. Will have to grind the side stand a little and grab a paddock stand beforehand (also the bike will be looking ugly as hell, as most panels are in a semi-sanded state.

**baffa** · 8th September 2011, 15:02

Surely you get her painted up by middle of October? Prep is a time consuming job but at least it's easy.

Btw just noticed an oil leak this morning under the bike. Interesting thing is it's a few droplets of black sludgey oil and it's coming down the stand, from where the chain meets the bike.
The bike oil isnt that dark (it got an oil change recently, and is way cleaner than what was under the bike this morning).
Oil level is fine, could it perhaps be some sludge off the chain? Never noticed anything before, and oil drops tend to make one nervous.

**TOTO** · 8th September 2011, 16:35

Originally Posted by wanpo

I'm guessing you meant september.
I'm keen. Will have to grind the side stand a little and grab a paddock stand beforehand (also the bike will be looking ugly as hell, as most panels are in a semi-sanded state.

yes, I means september lol

No worries what it looks like as long as it goes like a bat out of hell

**gale_wolf** · 8th September 2011, 18:17

Originally Posted by baffa

Btw just noticed an oil leak this morning under the bike. Interesting thing is it's a few droplets of black sludgey oil and it's coming down the stand, from where the chain meets the bike.
The bike oil isnt that dark (it got an oil change recently, and is way cleaner than what was under the bike this morning).
Oil level is fine, could it perhaps be some sludge off the chain? Never noticed anything before, and oil drops tend to make one nervous.

Could be chain lube gunge build up pooled inside the front sprocket cover and leaking down from there?

Yes oil leaks do make one nervous. My left fork seal has a slight leak so got the seals booked in for replacement next Wednesday.

**TOTO** · 8th September 2011, 19:13

Hey me and Clean_Up (900 hornet rider) are meeting at 6:30 at treads and off to some dinner and then to watch the fireworks. If anyone else wants to join us, feel free to do so

**Gremlin** · 9th September 2011, 00:25

Originally Posted by TOTO

Hey me and Clean_Up (900 hornet rider) are meeting at 6:30 at treads and off to some dinner and then to watch the fireworks. If anyone else wants to join us, feel free to do so

You realise even on bikes, the traffic will be crazy?

**gijoe1313** · 9th September 2011, 09:34

Originally Posted by Gremlin

You realise even on bikes, the traffic will be crazy?

Pot. Kettle. Black.

We all know they will just ride on the pavement anyway!

**wanpo** · 9th September 2011, 12:14

You know how right hander corners are generally thought of as more difficult...

Does that mean that lots of people leave skid marks in tighty righties?

**baffa** · 9th September 2011, 12:35

^_^

I work on Fanshawe Street in town, so come 6 I'm off to the pub for a beer and pizza waiting for the ceremonies to kick off. Good luck to anyone travelling anywhere this afternoon!

I got under the bike and it looks like it's coming from the front chain sprocket or back of the gearbox, and it is sludgey, like chain sludge. Sump and surrounding areas seem clean. Probably nothing but yeah, always a little alarming.

It occured to me that you could really screw with someones head by putting a few drips of oil under their bike every night. That would drive me nuts.

Btw second hand VTR light = $65. That'll teach me to not look where I park.

**gijoe1313** · 9th September 2011, 12:39

Well, I guess its a cheapish lesson! Nothing that money couldn't fix! As for the crowds, I'll be in the comfort of home - my girl is a bit ill, so keeping her company!

We went to "party central" the other night, it was a bit lame ... just one big piss up place really! Easy for the police to control - just bring in the fire fighting boats and let rip!

**GSXR Trace** · 9th September 2011, 15:34

Originally Posted by gijoe1313

We went to "party central" the other night, it was a bit lame ... just one big piss up place really! Easy for the police to control - just bring in the fire fighting boats and let rip!

well it's not called party central for no reason! showing our age justin! lol

**Interceptor** · 9th September 2011, 15:58

Originally Posted by TOTO

Hey me and Clean_Up (900 hornet rider) are meeting at 6:30 at treads and off to some dinner and then to watch the fireworks. If anyone else wants to join us, feel free to do so

We will be there at 630 at CycleTreads. See y'all soonish!