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Coming clean
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 5:09 am
by blinkey501
Picked it up last night late on.
Hence why there is a lot of bits for sale.
First job is to strip the rear hub assembly and grease the bearings.
Then check all the other troublesome woes of futura's over the winter
With the advice of mart, and flatlander spotting this bike in gumtree it will be my ride to meets and maybe that long trip up to Scotland I have promised myself for so long.
And no more aching shoulders and neck on long hauls.
I am greatful to you both for your help
So to all the members please feel free to by my bits in the classified ads fella's
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 6:51 am
by Falcopops
Looks pretty nice mate, good effort.
I bet you feel a lot better now you're out of the closet
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 8:07 am
by D-Rider
Ah yes - you'll need to sell those Falcos to cover your subscription to "Pipe & Slippers Monthly"
Looks nice Jay ..... but don't think I could have brought myself to ditching the Oasis & magpie for one
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 8:26 am
by HowardQ
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 9:03 am
by mangocrazy
Ah, now it all becomes clear... Very nice - I was rather taken with Mart's FutFut at the recent meet. I note yours has some rather tasty cans fitted, as well...
How long before all the mods start - uprated forks, front brakes etc...?
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 4:20 pm
by blinkey501
mangocrazy wrote:Ah, now it all becomes clear... Very nice - I was rather taken with Mart's FutFut at the recent meet. I note yours has some rather tasty cans fitted, as well...
How long before all the mods start - uprated forks, front brakes etc...?
Not sure about the front being uprated. But the cans are quill cans.
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 5:12 pm
by MartDude
Stock forks and brakes are fine, though some find the stock forks a little soft. Slightly heavier oil helps.
Some say the Futura is particularly sensitive to tyre choice, profile, and wear, especially with the front tyre. From my own experience, I've found some tyres feel better than others; didn't like original spec Metzler Z4, while Avon Storm & Michelin PR2 suit it much better, IMHO; smoother turn in.
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 5:37 pm
by Cathcart
Its nice mate. Good find... your still not allowed up here in Scotland though... ;)
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 6:45 pm
by mangocrazy
blinkey501 wrote:the cans are quill cans.
I'll bet they were spendy when new. So there's a fair bit of value just in the aftermarket parts.
Posted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 9:50 pm
by randomsquid
Nice. Leaving the panniers on for your laps round Mallory?
Posted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 10:37 pm
by Aladinsaneuk
they have the strimmer cord in
Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2013 6:11 am
by blinkey501
Aladinsaneuk wrote:they have the strimmer cord in
ROFLMAO. Where the fuck do you come up with this shit?
Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2013 8:37 am
by mangocrazy
blinkey501 wrote:Aladinsaneuk wrote:they have the strimmer cord in
ROFLMAO. Where the fuck do you come up with this shit?
It just comes naturally, as far as I can see...
Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2013 9:18 am
by slickliner6
mangocrazy wrote:blinkey501 wrote:Aladinsaneuk wrote:they have the strimmer cord in
ROFLMAO. Where the fuck do you come up with this shit?
It just comes naturally, as far as I can see...
Yeah he knows some shit......He's full of it......
Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 3:56 pm
by blinkey501
slickliner6 wrote:mangocrazy wrote:blinkey501 wrote:Aladinsaneuk wrote:they have the strimmer cord in
ROFLMAO. Where the fuck do you come up with this shit?
It just comes naturally, as far as I can see...
Yeah he knows some shit......He's full of it......
Oh yeah
