Got myself a new Italian bird...

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Tonyunn · #61 Post by **Tonyunn** » Mon Jan 09, 2012 3:54 pm

That looks great by the way.
I wasn't sure abut the colour but I can see why people like them.

wayofthedarkhand · #62 Post by **wayofthedarkhand** » Mon Jan 09, 2012 3:58 pm

Best pic I could do. My DSLR has a 6 year old sensor so is very noisy in low light, even at 400iso.

Aladinsaneuk · #63 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Mon Jan 09, 2012 5:08 pm

Easy job to fit with out lifting the tank - secure the cable to negative terminal behind upper twin spar of frame using cable ties to secure

Re bar ends, use a strap wrench to hold/ grip the bar end then use an Allen key to remove the securing bolt

Call me if you need a hand

wayofthedarkhand · #64 Post by **wayofthedarkhand** » Mon Jan 09, 2012 5:43 pm

Thanks. I've got a wrench for the bar ends with suitable socket. I've only got some old plumbers pliers to old them in place. I'll have a go at removing the ends before I start the other stuff.

How about getting the old grips off. Will they just slide off with a bit of encouragement or do they need to be cut off?

Did you use any adhesive on the R&G grips?

D-Rider · #65 Post by **D-Rider** » Mon Jan 09, 2012 5:52 pm

wayofthedarkhand wrote:Thanks. I've got a wrench for the bar ends with suitable socket. I've only got some old plumbers pliers to old them in place. I'll have a go at removing the ends before I start the other stuff.

You'll probably knacker them with pliers ... maybe if you can put some thick rubber over the jaws you might get away with it.

MartDude · #66 Post by **MartDude** » Mon Jan 09, 2012 6:44 pm

D-Rider wrote:
You'll probably knacker them with pliers ... maybe if you can put some thick rubber over the jaws you might get away with it.

Silicone heat mats - or a scrap thereof - are really good here - more resistant to tearing, more cushioning, & more grippy.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Silicone-Triv ... 1801wt_989

Or find a bird with heated rollers - they sometimes have a similar mat with them

Aladinsaneuk · #67 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Mon Jan 09, 2012 7:47 pm

Panic not

I called carl

wayofthedarkhand · #68 Post by **wayofthedarkhand** » Mon Jan 09, 2012 7:51 pm

Toolstation sell rubber strap wrenches for £6. Easy does it. Shame I won't have time to do the grips before my ride on saturday.

Nooj · #69 Post by **Nooj** » Mon Jan 09, 2012 7:57 pm

Anyone else want R&G heated grips (awarded rIDE best buy this month) let me know, £45 delivered (RRP £49).

blinkey501 · #70 Post by **blinkey501** » Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:36 pm

wayofthedarkhand wrote:

Bought my heated grips now.

The electrical stuff seems ok, but i've not a clue how to easily get the old grips and bar ends off.

Additionally, without lifting the tank, i'm unsure how to best route the wiring.

We really need to get the oasis greens togeather for a snap shot sooner than later

#71 Post by **mangocrazy** » Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:59 pm

Perhaps time to get a Newark Barge meet up in (for example) April pencilled in?

Shetland Woody · #72 Post by **Shetland Woody** » Mon Jan 09, 2012 11:43 pm

wayofthedarkhand wrote:Thanks. I've got a wrench for the bar ends with suitable socket. I've only got some old plumbers pliers to old them in place. I'll have a go at removing the ends before I start the other stuff.

How about getting the old grips off. Will they just slide off with a bit of encouragement or do they need to be cut off?

Did you use any adhesive on the R&G grips?

The way i usually get the grips off mine is slide a small screwdriver (or i use a metal kebab prong) up inside the grip then using the straw on the wd40 tin give a squirt up inside, pull the prong out, twist and pull the grip and it should slide off............hopefully.......happy days

D-Rider · #73 Post by **D-Rider** » Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:38 am

mangocrazy wrote:Perhaps time to get a Newark Barge meet up in (for example) April pencilled in?

Good idea Graham ...... now when exactly is the best time to summon the rain .....

blinkey501 · #74 Post by **blinkey501** » Tue Jan 10, 2012 6:04 pm

I would be up for that...
Newark is not far for me but i think to get all the green ones togeather considering where people have to come from may be a little difficult.
But just for a general meet up i would definatly be up for that

I will bring the green bike just in case

#75 Post by **mangocrazy** » Tue Jan 10, 2012 6:51 pm

D-Rider wrote:
mangocrazy wrote:Perhaps time to get a Newark Barge meet up in (for example) April pencilled in?
Good idea Graham ...... now when exactly is the best time to summon the rain .....

Definitely avoid Easter weekend; Bank Holidays are a magnet for precipitation...