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RC8 repaired and test ridden

Posted: Sat May 02, 2020 4:12 pm
by fatboy
Front wheel straightened and repainted, new matching tyres, new pads front and rear, throttle 'tamer ' tube fitted,
Result is :smt003 :smt003 :smt003 :smt003
The handling is better than ever, probably down to paired tyres,a slower action throttle makes a world of difference, no longer find myself pulling wheelies after hitting road surface deviations.
Those Brembo Monoblock calipers provide immense stopping power and immense challenges changing the pads !
Very very pleased with the outcome, just wish we weren't in lockdown as I did a bit less than 10 miles, essential journey yes, I needed petrol and I needed to validate the work done and the immobiliser on the car is no longer playing nicely

Re: RC8 repaired and test ridden

Posted: Sat May 02, 2020 7:53 pm
by katie1
Yay! I'm sure you'll need some essential supplies further afield soon :)

Re: RC8 repaired and test ridden

Posted: Sun May 03, 2020 12:19 pm
by Gio
Well done, any chance of a few pics?

Re: RC8 repaired and test ridden

Posted: Sun May 03, 2020 3:22 pm
by fatboy
Yes, I will try, every time I have tried to share images from this device they just seem to get lost in cyberspace.
I did want to snap the Falco along side the RC8 but still waiting fuel line parts, in these strange times it takes 1 to 3 weeks for Royal Mail to get small items from the Midlands to the SW but I got a fridge delivered from Germany in 4 days

Re: RC8 repaired and test ridden

Posted: Sun May 03, 2020 5:47 pm
by mangocrazy
Yes, the Mail seems to have gone to pot. I ordered an item off ebay over two weeks ago, and when it had failed to show after 10 days I queried the seller. They apologised and said they'd send me a replacement by first class mail, which they did. Both items arrived together a couple of days later...