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Flying again

#1 Post by wayofthedarkhand » Thu Aug 23, 2012 4:22 pm

Here are a few shots I took today out on the Falco.

Still insured on my original policy and no need for a new MOT. That meant that I only had carry out a few repairs to get the bike road worthy again.

It hasn't cost too much so far.

First there was the internal fuel hose that had become disconnected. Then there is the rear brake level which I haven't bothered with yet. Then the right handle bar (£30 for both and a top clamp), that I'm hoping Pete is going to give a hand with this weekend.

Other than that I've fitted a DNA air filter (£40) and some mirrors (£30).

I'd got a Factory Racing slave cylinder (£90) to go on at some point too.

Oh and a Gabro chip (£60) on the way.

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It can't really be seen in the pictures but the left hand panel could do with replacing or being resprayed. They are an odd colour though, a kind of purpley metallicy black.

Both end cans are dented. Unsure what to do about them.

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#2 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Thu Aug 23, 2012 4:53 pm

Swop the cans over - right to left..... That will help in the short term

Find a second hand set of renegades or similar over the next few months....


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#3 Post by wayofthedarkhand » Thu Aug 23, 2012 4:56 pm

Aladinsaneuk wrote:
Find a second hand set of renegades or similar over the next few months....
I've heard yours. I'd like to keep my hearing :smt003

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#4 Post by randomsquid » Thu Aug 23, 2012 4:58 pm

Result. Nice to see it back in it's natural thingy.
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#5 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Thu Aug 23, 2012 5:07 pm

Well..... Hanna's are louder at tick over.....


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#6 Post by slickliner6 » Thu Aug 23, 2012 6:44 pm

If you swap the cans left to right and vice versa.
Compose a grovelling email to beowulf about how good their cans are and how much you've enjoyed their products and their customer service over the years and ask them if they could possibly see their way to sending you some new stickers because yours have started to peel off.
(I did this and got 2 new stickers,the cans look a treat now)
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#7 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Thu Aug 23, 2012 6:50 pm

Perhaps another job for Saturday?

I am also hoping to swop a side stand over for philH then as well.... And make his brakes better as well.....


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#8 Post by wayofthedarkhand » Thu Aug 23, 2012 6:52 pm

Aladinsaneuk wrote:Perhaps another job for Saturday?

I am also hoping to swop a side stand over for philH then as well.... And make his brakes better as well.....
Nah i'll do that tomorrow so i can polish them up whilst off the bike.

Cool, so they'll be three of us staring at bikes on Sat?

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#9 Post by MartDude » Thu Aug 23, 2012 6:53 pm

Aladinsaneuk wrote:Well..... Hanna's louder at tick over.....
That's better
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#10 Post by blinkey501 » Thu Aug 23, 2012 7:10 pm

Mmmm
I was thinking of riding down on my grey bike to the not a wake meet, but i think we need to put the three green bikes togeather for a photo. :smt017
I really am glad you have your bike back dude :smt112
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#11 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Thu Aug 23, 2012 7:16 pm

Yep

Just chatted with philH and he will swing by and get the bits done - any time after 10

If anyone else wants to pop by they are very welcome..... Pm me for the address


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#12 Post by Kwackerz » Thu Aug 23, 2012 7:29 pm

Is that the H.A.C. open this weekend then? I need to borrow a centrestand to swap me bolts over... after visiting Sam
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#13 Post by wayofthedarkhand » Thu Aug 23, 2012 7:32 pm

Kwackerz wrote:Is that the H.A.C. open this weekend then? I need to borrow a centrestand to swap me bolts over... after visiting Sam
Are you bringing the biscuits?

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#14 Post by MartDude » Thu Aug 23, 2012 7:35 pm

Good show. Glad you've had an outcome happier than it could have been.
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#15 Post by Kwackerz » Thu Aug 23, 2012 7:46 pm

wayofthedarkhand wrote:
Kwackerz wrote:Is that the H.A.C. open this weekend then? I need to borrow a centrestand to swap me bolts over... after visiting Sam
Are you bringing the biscuits?

As long as Alad keeps that bloody Anglegrider away from my bike, maybe...
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