What have you done on your bike today?

West Cork Paul said:
Lithium is fine, just make sure it’s a reputable manufacturer - I think Ducati use Skyrich batteries 🤔, and make sure your r/r is a series mosfet not a shunt mosfet. Again, Ducati’s current r/rs are, or buy a 3rd party r/r that’s suitable for use with Lithium batteries from the lies of Ultimate Rectifier or Rick’s Cafe Racer - (both unfortunately in NL).
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Talking about batteries Paul, what was the charge pack you used in Scotland please? My Supersport battery's flat in the storage unit and I don't have access to a plug there.
 
West Cork Paul said:
Lithium is fine, just make sure it’s a reputable manufacturer - I think Ducati use Skyrich batteries 🤔, and make sure your r/r is a series mosfet not a shunt mosfet. Again, Ducati’s current r/rs are, or buy a 3rd party r/r that’s suitable for use with Lithium batteries from the likes of Ultimate Rectifier or Rick’s Cafe Racer - (both unfortunately in NL).
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Looking into it further it's the CCA crank rating I need to upgrade. Lithium would offer this from a similar size battery. I'll check out the R/R compatibility. I think I need to give @Nelly a ring at Cornerspeed.
 
Today i had a delivery of my new chain for the Enfield so down to the garage to fit it, it only took about 15 minutes and it's a nice fit!! :) The other one was totaly knackered, after that i got ready and went for a ride out to Loomies garage for fuel, there was no carb icing today so that is a bonus.(y) Riding back via Winchester i noticed loads of Red Kites out and about and i mean loads of them and they are still protected and have been since 1981.🤷‍♂️ Loads of bikes on the road today taking advantage of the nice weather, it's meant to be pissing down all day tomorrow and nice weather from Thurday into next week.🥳
 
Went to Sykehouse, out Selby way, to try the ‘Wheels’ cafe and I must say it didn’t disappoint, lovely grub and nice surroundings, will deffo go again. As a bonus the road it’s on is fun in both directions.

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Forgot to take a picture of my bike, so have an old one, they’re free.
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Not near Selby.
 
WAYNE said:
Today i had a delivery of my new chain for the Enfield so down to the garage to fit it, it only took about 15 minutes and it's a nice fit!! :) The other one was totaly knackered, after that i got ready and went for a ride out to Loomies garage for fuel, there was no carb icing today so that is a bonus.(y) Riding back via Winchester i noticed loads of Red Kites out and about and i mean loads of them and they are still protected and have been since 1981.🤷‍♂️ Loads of bikes on the road today taking advantage of the nice weather, it's meant to be pissing down all day tomorrow and nice weather from Thurday into next week.🥳
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I presume, if it only took 15 mins, it’s not a riveted link chain but one with the bent paperclip that holds the link in place ?
 
Today i went down stairs to give the Enfield a bit of a clean and noticed my throttle cable was loose on the switch gear. There is a small plate that locks the throttle cable to the switch gear and the screw was hanging out, i went to tighten the screw and it wouldn't bite so out with the biscuit tin of fixings and nothing close to the screw that was in there!!:rolleyes: I then noticed a self tapping screw and bingo job done.:) I then took the right hand side air filter cover off because it was to close to the carb so angle grinder out thin cutting disc on and cut. Lovely job that fits nice, i then fitted my phone holder to the bars and i have a USB cable that i fitted ages ago and remembered i tucked it away under the tank but i'm in no mood to take the tank off so it can wait. The MOT runs out in May so went through the bike to see if it's all good and it is except my speedo gearbox is broken and need to get a new one, it's never worked since i bought it so will get one on order next week!!:oops:
 
Went for a bimble Southwards today, headed for Darley Moor race circuit cafe, the interweb said it was open, was it fook and it was snided with the filth on some sort of training play day; we hot footed it outta there and carried on South, ended up at the KI diner , t’other side of Uttoxeter. It was a substantial feast. Headed home via Alton Towers and then Monyash for a cuppa.
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Another good day.
 
I was hoping to get some riding in after work, u fortunately my battery's shot on the Mistress. Almost left me. Got jumped and started dropped it off at the house and drove to a site 1.5hrs away.
Here's the quote showing both the Rosso IV' and S23s. F'me!

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RA5 said:
I was hoping to get some riding in after work, u fortunately my battery's shot on the Mistress. Almost left me. Got jumped and started dropped it off at the house and drove to a site 1.5hrs away.
Here's the quote showing both the Rosso IV' and S23s. F'me!

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I bought a Pirelli Rosso 3 rear tyre for the 996 at the end of last summer and got charged £177.00, fucking hell i nearly fell over!! :oops:
 
The skitz said:
Dude how many wheels do your bikes have over there 🤔
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I just got quotes for the 2 different brands silly.
Not sure which I want to go with.
Exige said:
$388 labour + tax to change 2 tyres and a battery, what's there hourly rate $700 👀 and $30 sundries, is that for air :oops:
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That's the typical fuckerry that goes on 'round here at the dealerships.
I used to take the wheels and new tires to that same dealership and they'd do it for 50 bucks.
 
RA5 said:
I just got quotes for the 2 different brands silly.
Not sure which I want to go with.

That's the typical fuckerry that goes on 'round here at the dealerships.
I used to take the wheels and new tires to that same dealership and they'd do it for 50 bucks.
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So you’re saying it’s $700 for a pair of tyres and $400 to fit them (and the battery) 😮? And that’s acceptable?

Mind you knowing the placement of some Ducati batteries it wouldn’t surprise me if it was $50 to fit the tyres and $350 to find where the battery’s been hidden.

Seriously though that seems usurious for both parts and labour charges.
 
West Cork Paul said:
So you’re saying it’s $700 for a pair of tyres and $400 to fit them (and the battery) 😮? And that’s acceptable?

Mind you knowing the placement of some Ducati batteries it wouldn’t surprise me if it was $50 to fit the tyres and $350 to find where the battery’s been hidden.

Seriously though that seems usurious for both parts and labour charges.
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My local Harley dealership wanted £700 to fit a pair of tyres to my Low Rider S. They were generous enough to supply them as well for that price, but a local independent workshop was prepared to do it all for £350.
Whatever the badge, main dealers pull your pants down. No wonder so many are closing.
 
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