"Fix it" arvo/evening this Sat, 12 April

[Phurrball]

I'm keen to make a couple of (hopefully) straightforward adjustments to the baby VTR -

Wind up the rear preload a wee bit - but not too much as Ingrid still has to ride it (I tried with a shitty OEM toolkit suspension spanner - but the frustration shortened my life...)

Raise the bars back up again (top of the triple clamp has been droped down 10-15mm)

And if Mr Shingo is keen, he could swap for a set of after market alloy bars But only if he wants to.

Will be along after work finishes at 4.30 - but probably shouldn't stay too long (but I should be allowed out to play as it's working on Ingrid's bike for her benfit)

Aye, and always good to see on a nice, simple machine like a GN - I'll definately be learning stuff!

[Squiggles]

Ah Stephen, I gotta separate the tank and get inside to the throttle so I can tigthen up my throttle cables to get rid that massive throttle free play that I have at the handle bar.

I've taken the tank off before not by myself as I don't have any hose clamps and those special pliers to remove the high pressure hose from the tank.

Is this a do?

EDIT: this is for the 929 btw.

Are you're talking about the "Fuel feed hose" , Number 12 in this picture: http://images.powersportsnetwork.com...PUMP%20(2).gif

Tis a 12mm nut, i can grab a couple of clamps from the sci department at work if necc

[motorbyclist]

bah, just use some vice-grips

[motorbyclist]

Like Toto, is it ok if I came as well for a bike 101. Will bring plenty of beer :-). I have an Aprilia RS250

do come, i want to examine that brake and mufflers

[Timati]

do come, i want to examine that brake and mufflers

Cool. Need to replace the sparks on it as well so I'll try and get a set today/tomorrow. Will get a cleaner for the discs as well unless you guys have kero lying around.

Be there around 4.30ish.

[EJK]

will come as soon as EJ's fixxer is fixed (assuming we have parts to fix it with)

If so, I'll be there too

[ital916]

If so, I'll be there too

You better hope I'm in a good mood if you come bro, after all the smart ass comments you've been throwing my way! lol jokes. Man I totally fucked up a test today, sigh. How much work does the fixxer need?

[Macstar]

Can you do crash repairs?

[klyong82]

I'll probably be there say 4.45pm.....should finish work by then.

I would still like to change the fork oil in the shocks, if your up for it? I don't need to change the seals if their not leaking, or should i just get some anyway seen as they should be pretty cheap.

Replace the dust and fork seals since you are doing it ($30 bucks for a pair of seals). Once done it will last 20,000 - 30,000km's without any problems. If your forks are non upside downs then it will be easier then USD.

Ah Stephen, I gotta separate the tank and get inside to the throttle so I can tigthen up my throttle cables to get rid that massive throttle free play that I have at the handle bar.

I've taken the tank off before not by myself as I don't have any hose clamps and those special pliers to remove the high pressure hose from the tank.

Is this a do?

EDIT: this is for the 929 btw.

Why do you need to take the hoses off when you are working on just the throttle cable. You just use a piece of plank to lift the tank at a 45 degree angle and you can remove the air box etc and do some engine work (The original hoses are long enough unless yours have been cut). I dont even remember my fuel hoses have clamps .

Like Toto, is it ok if I came as well for a bike 101. Will bring plenty of beer :-). I have an Aprilia RS250

Oh, I would love to see the inside of that Italian machine.

Cool. Need to replace the sparks on it as well so I'll try and get a set today/tomorrow. Will get a cleaner for the discs as well unless you guys have kero lying around. .

Squiggles should have brake cleaner which work a treat. Yeah pry that RS open. I can help in cleaning the brake assembly and replace the pads.

[klyong82]

Can you do crash repairs?

Bring it over with the parts and I can work on it and you can see. Let the pro show you how its done....

[klyong82]

Take this opportunity to advertise if anyone news CBR spark plugs......contact me CR9EH-9. Couple of sets left from my last Fireblade.....cheaper than the bike shop...

[Squiggles]

Cool. Need to replace the sparks on it as well so I'll try and get a set today/tomorrow. Will get a cleaner for the discs as well unless you guys have kero lying around.

Be there around 4.30ish.

I have a can of brake cleaner (which is what you really want) so just bring the sparkies

[Squiggles]

Tis obviously time i bought a under the headstock stand
*starts his search*

[Timati]

Squiggles should have brake cleaner which work a treat. Yeah pry that RS open. I can help in cleaning the brake assembly and replace the pads.

Prying it open sounds almost maniacal *lol*. Wonder if I should purchase the pads? Maybe we can "pry" it open and see if we need to get them replaced.

I have a can of brake cleaner (which is what you really want) so just bring the sparkies

Cool. I know I need to replace the piston rings as well. Not sure if you have a compo in the shed. Have the workshop manual however it's in electronic format. I'll bring it along anyway.

[Squiggles]

Prying it open sounds almost maniacal *lol*. Wonder if I should purchase the pads? Maybe we can "pry" it open and see if we need to get them replaced.



Cool. Not sure if you have a compo in the shed. Have the workshop manual however it's in electronic format. I'll bring it along anyway.

Yer, i have a lappy for in the shed, and a long cable so theres internet too

Pads? Cycletreads have em for about $45 a set, are you doing front and back or just the rear? They do a 3 for 2 on one of the brands (might be feredo), so if you're doing the fronts then you could get a free rear

Otherwise just do the rears