http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/ Fri, 18 May 2012 23:50:04 +0000 MyBB http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/showthread.php?tid=7260 Thu, 17 May 2012 12:48:37 +0100 http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/showthread.php?tid=7260
http://www.helmet-guide.com/motorcycle-h...afety.html

interesting guide.]]>
http://www.helmet-guide.com/motorcycle-h...afety.html

interesting guide.]]> http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/showthread.php?tid=7259 Thu, 17 May 2012 12:14:31 +0100 http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/showthread.php?tid=7259 does any one need any hard core, i have half a drive full of it, and need it gone. ta]]> does any one need any hard core, i have half a drive full of it, and need it gone. ta]]> http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/showthread.php?tid=7258 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:47:06 +0100 http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/showthread.php?tid=7258 got all the docs, V5, service history et
Got active insurance
Just waiting for my kit to come back from seamstress as i am having a new connecting zip fitted.

i can then go and pick up my new (old but new to me) wheels..

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Got active insurance
Just waiting for my kit to come back from seamstress as i am having a new connecting zip fitted.

i can then go and pick up my new (old but new to me) wheels..

  honda-vtr1000-firestorm.jpg (Size: 95.96 KB / Downloads: 40) ]]> http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/showthread.php?tid=7257 Wed, 16 May 2012 19:24:15 +0100 http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/showthread.php?tid=7257 First it dies on the mayday run at Hastings and has a hissy fit and now it stopped in the middle of the road.
Would not start as the battery was flat, even though I just road 10 miles from Brighton! After jump starting it of a 1992 Rover 214 i have tode it home and just checked it and suprise suprise there is no charge going into th battery.
Looks like an evening in the garage trying to see why not.]]> First it dies on the mayday run at Hastings and has a hissy fit and now it stopped in the middle of the road.
Would not start as the battery was flat, even though I just road 10 miles from Brighton! After jump starting it of a 1992 Rover 214 i have tode it home and just checked it and suprise suprise there is no charge going into th battery.
Looks like an evening in the garage trying to see why not.]]> http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/showthread.php?tid=7256 Wed, 16 May 2012 18:01:00 +0100 http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/showthread.php?tid=7256 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8LoEceHeUE]]> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8LoEceHeUE]]> http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/showthread.php?tid=7255 Wed, 16 May 2012 17:38:52 +0100 http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/showthread.php?tid=7255

well myself and yummy were thinking off a rideout this sat 19th To meet at Hs cafe on the A2 at 10 am have a cuppa then go for a ride! i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on where to go from there and if there are any other nice cafes? i thought maybe head up to margate then head back through canterbury through wingham bends ? but if anyone has any other suggestions all is welcome! i would prefure though to keep off as many duel carridgeways as poss because as iam still on my van van and it doent go very fast! thanks myself and yummy are also going for a ride to Hs cafe this friday getting at Hs for 10am if anyone wants to meet there for a coffee :cheers:vv]]>

well myself and yummy were thinking off a rideout this sat 19th To meet at Hs cafe on the A2 at 10 am have a cuppa then go for a ride! i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on where to go from there and if there are any other nice cafes? i thought maybe head up to margate then head back through canterbury through wingham bends ? but if anyone has any other suggestions all is welcome! i would prefure though to keep off as many duel carridgeways as poss because as iam still on my van van and it doent go very fast! thanks myself and yummy are also going for a ride to Hs cafe this friday getting at Hs for 10am if anyone wants to meet there for a coffee :cheers:vv]]> http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/showthread.php?tid=7254 Wed, 16 May 2012 11:07:17 +0100 http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/showthread.php?tid=7254
Holy cow, what have I missed?!?!?!? The bike felt superb and put a huge smile on my face and bulge in my trousers (ANC don't take cards just yet, so had to take a wad of cash, hence the bulge in my pocket ....!)

Ok, it was only local and not very long on the bike, but boy did I need that. Can't wait to pick it up again now. And a nice sunny start to the day as well! Lovely jubbly.

So strange as I was covering approx. 20k miles a year when I was commuting to London, but this ride felt so new, fresh and envigarating. Probably a little rusty round the edges, but will not be leaving it so long before my next big ride! It feels like I have found a long lost toy and it is new all over again.]]>
Holy cow, what have I missed?!?!?!? The bike felt superb and put a huge smile on my face and bulge in my trousers (ANC don't take cards just yet, so had to take a wad of cash, hence the bulge in my pocket ....!)

Ok, it was only local and not very long on the bike, but boy did I need that. Can't wait to pick it up again now. And a nice sunny start to the day as well! Lovely jubbly.

So strange as I was covering approx. 20k miles a year when I was commuting to London, but this ride felt so new, fresh and envigarating. Probably a little rusty round the edges, but will not be leaving it so long before my next big ride! It feels like I have found a long lost toy and it is new all over again.]]> http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/showthread.php?tid=7252 Tue, 15 May 2012 22:45:13 +0100 http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/showthread.php?tid=7252
Anyway, my last project in spraying my YZF750 a few months back went a bit tits up as the paint reacted, causing huge blisters and needed to be stripped back and repainted. Alas, it taught me a few lessons:

Always take time prepping the panel, use suitable grit abrasive paper, good quality primer, more wet and dry sanding (1200 grit), wash it down in thinners or equivalent, bit more sanding, a quality rag to remove dust and fibres and all of which taking time.

After the main coat went on, it was lovely and smooth and gloss finish, so was shocked to read instructions (yes, I actually read instructions for a change!) on the lacquer tin to sand off the gloss finish. Oh well, done that and gloss black went to a matt finish. Applied lacquer (came out milky white first) and has now dried to the following article. Waiting a few days to dry properly before waxing/polishing.

Ok, it's not perfect, but not bad for a windy, dusty and disorganised garage! Also naff lighting in garage, so will get some better pics done when on bike in daylight. Just need to get the other decals on in suitable places.


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Who else dabbles with their bike and what's your best and worse results?]]>
Anyway, my last project in spraying my YZF750 a few months back went a bit tits up as the paint reacted, causing huge blisters and needed to be stripped back and repainted. Alas, it taught me a few lessons:

Always take time prepping the panel, use suitable grit abrasive paper, good quality primer, more wet and dry sanding (1200 grit), wash it down in thinners or equivalent, bit more sanding, a quality rag to remove dust and fibres and all of which taking time.

After the main coat went on, it was lovely and smooth and gloss finish, so was shocked to read instructions (yes, I actually read instructions for a change!) on the lacquer tin to sand off the gloss finish. Oh well, done that and gloss black went to a matt finish. Applied lacquer (came out milky white first) and has now dried to the following article. Waiting a few days to dry properly before waxing/polishing.

Ok, it's not perfect, but not bad for a windy, dusty and disorganised garage! Also naff lighting in garage, so will get some better pics done when on bike in daylight. Just need to get the other decals on in suitable places.


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Who else dabbles with their bike and what's your best and worse results?]]> http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/showthread.php?tid=7251 Tue, 15 May 2012 16:27:15 +0100 http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/showthread.php?tid=7251

Ever since I owned my bike about 3/4 throttle it kind of splutters a bit then sometimes kicks into life and accelerates...

I have today stripped the carb down and cleaned it all out, taken it out for a quick ride afterwards and it is still doing it..


Any Ideas?]]>

Ever since I owned my bike about 3/4 throttle it kind of splutters a bit then sometimes kicks into life and accelerates...

I have today stripped the carb down and cleaned it all out, taken it out for a quick ride afterwards and it is still doing it..


Any Ideas?]]> http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/showthread.php?tid=7250 Tue, 15 May 2012 10:38:24 +0100 http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/showthread.php?tid=7250 well when i left my house this morning it was just spiting with rain wen i got to the test centre it was pouring with rain and i mean it was bucketing down but we still went out i was wearing my all weather clothes and i still got soaking wet i couldnt hardly see out off my visor at all so even with it slightly open it was hard to see where the turnings were there till nearly the last min but all he failed me on was my life savers?? i was checking over my shoulder everytime but he said i was doing them a bit too early ! well it would off helped if i could see where i was going and i was so busy concentrating on the road ahead thats prob why i didnt get my life savers bang on time! well rant over i know u have to go out in all weathers but if i had passed my test and got stuck in bad rain i would off pulled over somewhere and not drive as i find that quite dangerous not being able to see i dont feel like it but il prob book in for it again got to wait 10 days vv]]> well when i left my house this morning it was just spiting with rain wen i got to the test centre it was pouring with rain and i mean it was bucketing down but we still went out i was wearing my all weather clothes and i still got soaking wet i couldnt hardly see out off my visor at all so even with it slightly open it was hard to see where the turnings were there till nearly the last min but all he failed me on was my life savers?? i was checking over my shoulder everytime but he said i was doing them a bit too early ! well it would off helped if i could see where i was going and i was so busy concentrating on the road ahead thats prob why i didnt get my life savers bang on time! well rant over i know u have to go out in all weathers but if i had passed my test and got stuck in bad rain i would off pulled over somewhere and not drive as i find that quite dangerous not being able to see i dont feel like it but il prob book in for it again got to wait 10 days vv]]> http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/showthread.php?tid=7249 Mon, 14 May 2012 22:42:09 +0100 http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/showthread.php?tid=7249

simples]]>

simples]]> http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/showthread.php?tid=7248 Mon, 14 May 2012 22:03:50 +0100 http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/showthread.php?tid=7248 http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/showthread.php?tid=7247 Mon, 14 May 2012 20:02:12 +0100 http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/showthread.php?tid=7247
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Problem: Sometimes when trying to start my bike (GSXR750 SRAD carbed) it turns once and then a bang, as though it's broken something drastic. Upon trying to start it again, the starter solenoid only clicks and no cranking of the starter.

First thought: Wasn't sure at first and as the solenoid only clicked, it sounded like it had a flat battery, so put that on charge. After a charge, tried starting it and only solenoid clicking. Ah ha, stuck starter motor I thought. Dropped it in gear, rocked it and then it started no problem.

Hit ebay and: Purchased a new starter and got it on. Surprise surprise, it started! However, this was a one off and went back to solenoid clicking only.

Other symptoms: It did have a slow fuel leak out the left hand side, which stops when bike had been started and stopped. If upon starting it turns without firing and then 'jams', the leak re-appears.

Investigation: There was a disconnected wire/plug going to the end of the carb. Plugged this back in, but didn't help.

Therefore the second thought for my conclusion:

It's possible the 'bang' that sometimes happens is a back fire in the engine as opposed to the exhaust. If so, when trying to start it, it is creating pretty large compression in the cylinder. If this compression is so high, is it possible the starter is unable to crank it over if the timing is out and the cylinder is containing huge compression? If so, this pressure can only be released through say the carb, hence it forcing out the fuel and therefore the leak? Also, as mentioned before, the engaging of a gear and rocking the bike would in effect move the piston/valves and therefore release the pressure, hence the starter being able to crank it over.

So, my conclusion is to get the timing sorted, although when running it seems ok.

Hmmm, any other opinions/thoughts?]]>
Problem: Sometimes when trying to start my bike (GSXR750 SRAD carbed) it turns once and then a bang, as though it's broken something drastic. Upon trying to start it again, the starter solenoid only clicks and no cranking of the starter.

First thought: Wasn't sure at first and as the solenoid only clicked, it sounded like it had a flat battery, so put that on charge. After a charge, tried starting it and only solenoid clicking. Ah ha, stuck starter motor I thought. Dropped it in gear, rocked it and then it started no problem.

Hit ebay and: Purchased a new starter and got it on. Surprise surprise, it started! However, this was a one off and went back to solenoid clicking only.

Other symptoms: It did have a slow fuel leak out the left hand side, which stops when bike had been started and stopped. If upon starting it turns without firing and then 'jams', the leak re-appears.

Investigation: There was a disconnected wire/plug going to the end of the carb. Plugged this back in, but didn't help.

Therefore the second thought for my conclusion:

It's possible the 'bang' that sometimes happens is a back fire in the engine as opposed to the exhaust. If so, when trying to start it, it is creating pretty large compression in the cylinder. If this compression is so high, is it possible the starter is unable to crank it over if the timing is out and the cylinder is containing huge compression? If so, this pressure can only be released through say the carb, hence it forcing out the fuel and therefore the leak? Also, as mentioned before, the engaging of a gear and rocking the bike would in effect move the piston/valves and therefore release the pressure, hence the starter being able to crank it over.

So, my conclusion is to get the timing sorted, although when running it seems ok.

Hmmm, any other opinions/thoughts?]]> http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/showthread.php?tid=7245 Sun, 13 May 2012 18:19:15 +0100 http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/showthread.php?tid=7245

Hoping the Biker is ok]]>

Hoping the Biker is ok]]> http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/showthread.php?tid=7244 Sun, 13 May 2012 09:06:35 +0100 http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/showthread.php?tid=7244 http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/showthread.php?tid=7243 Sat, 12 May 2012 13:48:51 +0100 http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/showthread.php?tid=7243   jacket 2.png (Size: 275.82 KB / Downloads: 16)
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Ladies Dainese Lucky Lady Leather Motorcycle Jacket

Used but it is in good/excellent condition

Cream & Pink Leather, Dainese Size 50 / UK Size 18 (Does come up small)

Jacket was £250 when purchased new last summer season. Worn half dozen times. No marks or stains.

Looking for £150 please.

£12.95 if anyone wants to buy it and needs it posting or I can meet up to arrange handover.



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Marketing Info states......."Jacket has the usual back protection and a removable thermal inner liner. Liner can also be attached to the jacket itself and to prevent discomfort."

& "Jacket is resistant to abrasions, scratches and tears"

& "Jacket can be zip fastened to Dainese Trousers"

& "Extra neck strap over zip for comfort and style"

& "Wrist has zip and button fasteners"

& "Outside and inside pockets"

& "Air vents help regulate temperature on those hot summer days"

Jacket is a lovely soft leather with shoulder and elbow protection.

Dainese logo on the back.

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COMES FROM A SMOKE FREE HOUSE.

AFTER A BLACK LEATHER JACKET, NEED TO SELL THIS ONE FIRST!

ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE PM OR EMAIL ME....

Many thanks, Sophie]]>   jacket 2.png (Size: 275.82 KB / Downloads: 16)
  Jacket 1.png (Size: 289 KB / Downloads: 11)

Ladies Dainese Lucky Lady Leather Motorcycle Jacket

Used but it is in good/excellent condition

Cream & Pink Leather, Dainese Size 50 / UK Size 18 (Does come up small)

Jacket was £250 when purchased new last summer season. Worn half dozen times. No marks or stains.

Looking for £150 please.

£12.95 if anyone wants to buy it and needs it posting or I can meet up to arrange handover.



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Marketing Info states......."Jacket has the usual back protection and a removable thermal inner liner. Liner can also be attached to the jacket itself and to prevent discomfort."

& "Jacket is resistant to abrasions, scratches and tears"

& "Jacket can be zip fastened to Dainese Trousers"

& "Extra neck strap over zip for comfort and style"

& "Wrist has zip and button fasteners"

& "Outside and inside pockets"

& "Air vents help regulate temperature on those hot summer days"

Jacket is a lovely soft leather with shoulder and elbow protection.

Dainese logo on the back.

---------------------------------------
COMES FROM A SMOKE FREE HOUSE.

AFTER A BLACK LEATHER JACKET, NEED TO SELL THIS ONE FIRST!

ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE PM OR EMAIL ME....

Many thanks, Sophie]]> http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/showthread.php?tid=7242 Sat, 12 May 2012 11:04:03 +0100 http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/showthread.php?tid=7242
http://www.metzelermoto.co.uk/en_GB/brow...EC_708.pdf


This is the bike they have come off of.]]>
http://www.metzelermoto.co.uk/en_GB/brow...EC_708.pdf


This is the bike they have come off of.]]> http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/showthread.php?tid=7241 Fri, 11 May 2012 19:43:23 +0100 http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbforum/showthread.php?tid=7241

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Are oil seals difficult to do on USD forks? Looked at a few online write-ups, and doesn't seem too hard but I have only ever done mountain bike forks...

Or should I buy the seals, take the forks off the bike and let the 'stealer-ship' do them for me? I know that would save a few quid in labour charges.]]>
Are oil seals difficult to do on USD forks? Looked at a few online write-ups, and doesn't seem too hard but I have only ever done mountain bike forks...

Or should I buy the seals, take the forks off the bike and let the 'stealer-ship' do them for me? I know that would save a few quid in labour charges.]]>