What have you done on your bike today?
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Today i rode up to Tesco then back home to drop the shopping off then to Boots for my prescription, i had quite a bit!! It was misty this morning but that's gone now and it's nice and sunny but still a slight chill in the air, warmer tomorrow apparently. 
I then rode out to the garage next to Loomies for fuel, for the second time this year i had to put E10 in the tank as they had no E5.
A lot of bikes out and about today, Loomies cafe was packed and i decided to go back home. When i was out there was some metal on metal noises coming from somewhere, i found out it was a cover on the left hand side so i sorted that out.
I ordered a new speedo gearbox from Hitchcocks that i should get on Friday, MOT runs out in May, my next job to do. Not looking forward to fitting it as the bike just fights me all the time but i need to do it and while i'm at it i'll get the brake caliper off. The brakes are shit and there is something not right with the front caliper, i want to see what pads are on it, i might just as well get some new ones. Hitchcocks do a set of Ferodo pads that are meant to be the dogs, there only £20!!
I then rode out to the garage next to Loomies for fuel, for the second time this year i had to put E10 in the tank as they had no E5. A lot of bikes out and about today, Loomies cafe was packed and i decided to go back home. When i was out there was some metal on metal noises coming from somewhere, i found out it was a cover on the left hand side so i sorted that out. I ordered a new speedo gearbox from Hitchcocks that i should get on Friday, MOT runs out in May, my next job to do. Not looking forward to fitting it as the bike just fights me all the time but i need to do it and while i'm at it i'll get the brake caliper off. The brakes are shit and there is something not right with the front caliper, i want to see what pads are on it, i might just as well get some new ones. Hitchcocks do a set of Ferodo pads that are meant to be the dogs, there only £20!!
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Spent a chunk of the day back at the hospital with MrsH, got home and had to go to the shops to get some stuff for tea (supper). I obviously went the long way…
…on the hill above Eyam, the plague village
The view across to Froggat/Curbar Edge
The curry I created for our evening meal was “outstanding”
…on the hill above Eyam, the plague village
The view across to Froggat/Curbar Edge
The curry I created for our evening meal was “outstanding”
I hope your better half is better Steve
I've done that Eyam road.
All the best to 'er indoors.
All the best to 'er indoors.
Aye Steve, best wishes to yer trouble and strife cocker 
Been to Eyam on my M900 and ST4, cousin's wife is from there - they survived the plague 
Best wishes to the misses
Best wishes to the misses
Dropped the Baby GS off at the dealer for a service & MOT (didn't actually drop it, calm down).
The dealer leant me a bike to get home on, a BMW G310 GS. It took some getting used to of course but I soon gelled with it and wondered whether I should get one.
Usual greeting when I arrived, the nice lady asked me whether I wanted tea or coffee. I miss my old dealer though, they would never fail with a cheery "the fuck want?" 30 minutes after you turn up.
Unfortunately, no new 450 yet available to try.
I wonder how my new dealer feels about noisy exhausts. I guess we will find out.
The dealer leant me a bike to get home on, a BMW G310 GS. It took some getting used to of course but I soon gelled with it and wondered whether I should get one.
Usual greeting when I arrived, the nice lady asked me whether I wanted tea or coffee. I miss my old dealer though, they would never fail with a cheery "the fuck want?" 30 minutes after you turn up.
Unfortunately, no new 450 yet available to try.
I wonder how my new dealer feels about noisy exhausts. I guess we will find out.
I've heard from the dealer. MOT fail as the reg plate has damage.(from the exhaust). The dealer will replace and pass the bike. I'll have to take steps to avoid a repeat of this.
O-ring on the oil filler cap needs replacing. That's getting couriered in and the bike will be ready tomorrow morning.
I'm expecting the bill to come in at £2000 so anything under that is a bonus.
I guess noisy exhausts are OK. Next time I'll remove the baffle and see what they say
O-ring on the oil filler cap needs replacing. That's getting couriered in and the bike will be ready tomorrow morning.
I'm expecting the bill to come in at £2000 so anything under that is a bonus.
I guess noisy exhausts are OK. Next time I'll remove the baffle and see what they say
Have I missed something on a previous post Vincent ? Why are you expecting a £2k bill ?I've heard from the dealer. MOT fail as the reg plate has damage.(from the exhaust). The dealer will replace and pass the bike. I'll have to take steps to avoid a repeat of this.
O-ring on the oil filler cap needs replacing. That's getting couriered in and the bike will be ready tomorrow morning.
I'm expecting the bill to come in at £2000 so anything under that is a bonus.
I guess noisy exhausts are OK. Next time I'll remove the baffle and see what they say
Today after eating an egg burger i went down to the batcave as last night i decided i'm going to raise the needle jet on the carb at its highest level. The needle set up on the carb was a right pain when i first did it and i must say doing it for a second time was easy. Anyway i got geared up and headed to a garage for fuel and fuck me what a change that is, it pulls realy well and topish speed is a lot better!! It's what i love about carbs, you can mess about with set ups, i think it's running a little rich but i will look at that tomorrow as we are in for bloody rain. It's a lot warmer today with a 14 degrees heat wave over the weekend, i must admit i'm getting cheesed off with the cold weather!! Made up with the Enfield and i think there is not much more i can squeeze out of it, can't wait for a nice warm summer day!!
Anyway i got geared up and headed to a garage for fuel and fuck me what a change that is, it pulls realy well and topish speed is a lot better!! It's what i love about carbs, you can mess about with set ups, i think it's running a little rich but i will look at that tomorrow as we are in for bloody rain. It's a lot warmer today with a 14 degrees heat wave over the weekend, i must admit i'm getting cheesed off with the cold weather!! Made up with the Enfield and i think there is not much more i can squeeze out of it, can't wait for a nice warm summer day!!
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O-ring £200. Third service - £1750.
It'll be more than £2k when you add in the MOT, good shout fellas.
I haven't factored in a Friday surcharge or a NetZero levy so might be looking at £5k. Or maybe £1B, who knows?
A regular service item for this bike is replacing the fuel hoses to and from the fuel filter. I asked whether the hoses are made of cardboard and whether they can be replaced with something longer-lasting but they said no
Went for a bimble to Clay Cross this morning, my mate needed to stock up on his stainless nuts and bolts. We go there ‘cos they accept bribes of chocolate, which my mate gets for next to nowt for nuts and bolts, everyone’s a winner.
Travelled onward to Crich Stand.
Then an egg and mushroom sarnie at Hulmes End, followed by a cherry ripple ice cream at Tagg Lane Dairy.
Swilled down by a mug of tea in Monyash
What aren’t all these people at work?
Travelled onward to Crich Stand.
Then an egg and mushroom sarnie at Hulmes End, followed by a cherry ripple ice cream at Tagg Lane Dairy.
Swilled down by a mug of tea in Monyash
What aren’t all these people at work?
How can they justify 200 nicker for a fucking O ring! Then 1750 sovs for a service, what engine is in it? The fucking V12 outta the 750iL?O-ring £200. Third service - £1750.
It'll be more than £2k when you add in the MOT, good shout fellas.
I haven't factored in a Friday surcharge or a NetZero levy so might be looking at £5k. Or maybe £1B, who knows?
A regular service item for this bike is replacing the fuel hoses to and from the fuel filter. I asked whether the hoses are made of cardboard and whether they can be replaced with something longer-lasting but they said no
Calm down, he likes to exaggerate
Thanks Bob, they read this forum you know.
Edit: they've just texted, price has doubled.
Cheers Bob, you helped!
For another 50p you can get a new one.O-ring £200. Third service - £1750.
It'll be more than £2k when you add in the MOT, good shout fellas.
I haven't factored in a Friday surcharge or a NetZero levy so might be looking at £5k. Or maybe £1B, who knows?
A regular service item for this bike is replacing the fuel hoses to and from the fuel filter. I asked whether the hoses are made of cardboard and whether they can be replaced with something longer-lasting but they said no
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Bastards, you all know I'm highly strung!Calm down, he likes to exaggerate
Did I say it out loud?Easy tiger
I suppose I better book mine in being as Paul hadn’t called in to do it.
You could try coaxing him...send him pics of bottles of Kraken
It's worth a try. I beginning to think he's avoiding the UK maybe unpaid taxes or speeding fines?