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Jazoli said:
Moulder said:
Why, despite being available for almost a few years, does nobody ever seem to mention or post a picture of the new R6 on here?
Because no-one bought one, and they don't appear on anyone's radar, 600's are for girls.Jazoli said:
I had one and thought it was a fantastic bike, I only sold it because it wasn't really quick enough for me, they are massively underrated, I keep looking at cheap ones and might buy another as a day to day bike.
RizzoTheRat said:
I thought about getting a winch or even using a ratchet trap but wasn't sure my garage roof was strong enough.
The stepladder worked well, it's only really providing stability although I did drop the jack a bit so there was a fair bit of tension on the ropes.
I wedge a bit of wood between the headers and the engine so it's not loading the header mountings, and have a bit of wood on the jack to spread the load a bit.
Went back on my own advise mainly through laziness and jacked up on the headers using a transmission jack braced with wood. It was very stable and there were no issues so I retract my previous reservations The stepladder worked well, it's only really providing stability although I did drop the jack a bit so there was a fair bit of tension on the ropes.
I wedge a bit of wood between the headers and the engine so it's not loading the header mountings, and have a bit of wood on the jack to spread the load a bit.
Would you use these crush washers on your drain plug?
I ordered a bunch from a well known motorcycle supplier online and these came....
Comparing it to the manufactures crush washer you can see how meagre these are.
I guess they will seal, but with the plugs face having a larger radius that the washer it's a bit odd. I mean pipe flange gaskets are always within the face of the flange but a bolt....It just feels weird.
I ordered a bunch from a well known motorcycle supplier online and these came....
Comparing it to the manufactures crush washer you can see how meagre these are.
I guess they will seal, but with the plugs face having a larger radius that the washer it's a bit odd. I mean pipe flange gaskets are always within the face of the flange but a bolt....It just feels weird.
Rather than start a new thread...
If you needed a bike to commute to work, didn't care about where it was left when at work. Mainly used to avoid the £7 parking fee a day. Skx months around ten miles each way, three months of around five miles away (but from one side of town to the other) and then not sure how long it will be. Possibly moving to around 20 miles each way.
Only requirements are...big (I'm 6ft 4), cheapish to run.
Budget of £1,500 approx.
If you needed a bike to commute to work, didn't care about where it was left when at work. Mainly used to avoid the £7 parking fee a day. Skx months around ten miles each way, three months of around five miles away (but from one side of town to the other) and then not sure how long it will be. Possibly moving to around 20 miles each way.
Only requirements are...big (I'm 6ft 4), cheapish to run.
Budget of £1,500 approx.
Probably get a 955i Triumph Tiger for that.
Would suit your needs?
This one's been and gone, but a good idea of what's available:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-tiger-955i-/132...
Would suit your needs?
This one's been and gone, but a good idea of what's available:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-tiger-955i-/132...
Edited by cbmotorsport on Tuesday 2nd April 12:26
I just thought I would update those who are interested on my NC750X- I finally got it back yesterday!
I used a garage that came highly recommended but a few people I know and had excellent reviews on google.So far they have done new front forks, new seals, fork oil etc. as well as a new EBC front disc and pads. All in for just shy of £550. I have been advised frame is fine but as a precaution may be worth replacing the lower yoke, but have been told bike is riding straight and it's non-essential.
My rear shock was previously diagnosed as heavily leaking and in need of urgent replacement. New garage has said there is a slight seep from it, but still damping fine. Keep an eye on it but no need to replace yet.
Lastly was told with the mileage I'm doing and the state of the chain/sprocket I need replace it ASAP so have booked it in for next week. While they're doing that they're going to replace the dogbones to raise the bike back up to standard height as well. There's no additional charge for the labour on that, just the parts so all in for a DID chain, new sprockets, drop links and labour is a smidge over £200.
It's still a lot of money, but a damn sight better than £1900 and my front tyre is absolutely fine as well.
It was quite funny/scary riding home with new pads/discs as the brakes were appalling but they were much better today as I've got about 30 miles on them already.
Thanks everyone for all the advice and I'm pleased the bike is sorted.
LosingGrip said:
Rather than start a new thread...
If you needed a bike to commute to work, didn't care about where it was left when at work. Mainly used to avoid the £7 parking fee a day. Skx months around ten miles each way, three months of around five miles away (but from one side of town to the other) and then not sure how long it will be. Possibly moving to around 20 miles each way.
Only requirements are...big (I'm 6ft 4), cheapish to run.
Budget of £1,500 approx.
VFR?If you needed a bike to commute to work, didn't care about where it was left when at work. Mainly used to avoid the £7 parking fee a day. Skx months around ten miles each way, three months of around five miles away (but from one side of town to the other) and then not sure how long it will be. Possibly moving to around 20 miles each way.
Only requirements are...big (I'm 6ft 4), cheapish to run.
Budget of £1,500 approx.
Bumblebee7 said:
My rear shock was previously diagnosed as heavily leaking and in need of urgent replacement. New garage has said there is a slight seep from it, but still damping fine. Keep an eye on it but no need to replace yet.
There are companies around that will refurbish OEM shocks, but can be a bit harder to find than branded shocks where you can go back to the manufacturer. I had a Hagon completely rebuilt for about £100 some years back.LosingGrip said:
Rather than start a new thread...
If you needed a bike to commute to work, didn't care about where it was left when at work. Mainly used to avoid the £7 parking fee a day. Skx months around ten miles each way, three months of around five miles away (but from one side of town to the other) and then not sure how long it will be. Possibly moving to around 20 miles each way.
Only requirements are...big (I'm 6ft 4), cheapish to run.
Budget of £1,500 approx.
Not commuting into central london? ULEZ...If you needed a bike to commute to work, didn't care about where it was left when at work. Mainly used to avoid the £7 parking fee a day. Skx months around ten miles each way, three months of around five miles away (but from one side of town to the other) and then not sure how long it will be. Possibly moving to around 20 miles each way.
Only requirements are...big (I'm 6ft 4), cheapish to run.
Budget of £1,500 approx.
LosingGrip said:
Rather than start a new thread...
If you needed a bike to commute to work, didn't care about where it was left when at work. Mainly used to avoid the £7 parking fee a day. Skx months around ten miles each way, three months of around five miles away (but from one side of town to the other) and then not sure how long it will be. Possibly moving to around 20 miles each way.
Only requirements are...big (I'm 6ft 4), cheapish to run.
Budget of £1,500 approx.
I just picked up an FZ6 Fazer for commuter duties, bit dull and needs some revs to get going but it should be reliable.If you needed a bike to commute to work, didn't care about where it was left when at work. Mainly used to avoid the £7 parking fee a day. Skx months around ten miles each way, three months of around five miles away (but from one side of town to the other) and then not sure how long it will be. Possibly moving to around 20 miles each way.
Only requirements are...big (I'm 6ft 4), cheapish to run.
Budget of £1,500 approx.
Full history, fresh mot and 22k on the clock for £1500.
VEIGHT said:
I have recently got a Honda CRF 250 and my front fork has started leaking slightly. Is that bad news? Is it ride-able or does it need fixing asap!?
If its just a slight leak then will be fine, just keep an eye on it.Worth having a "seal mate" in the tool box, sometimes they work (you just remove seal covers and run it around insider the lip to reseal)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SEAL-MATE-TOOL-FIX-LEAK...
If the seal mate does not work then you need to get booked into to bike shop for new fork seals ...depending on age/mileage of bike maybe a full fork service could be in order..sometimes the price difference is not that huge e.g. Ive seen local shops want say £70 per fork leg for seals,yet a full rebuild with new seals at suspension place may be £200 ish
Dakkon said:
Any tips for bleeding brakes?
Front brake lever is soft, I have tried to bleed them, but apart from getting brake fluid everywhere, the brake is no better.
Can be worth cable tieing the lever back and leaving it overnight to let any air bubbles rise up to the reservoir. You'll need to open the res, and leave the top loosely on. Front brake lever is soft, I have tried to bleed them, but apart from getting brake fluid everywhere, the brake is no better.
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