The Bikeshite Thread

[castros_bro]

Build you own Vespa - or there seem to be a lot of rusty old bits,  The Bill Drake Collection - Vintage Vespa Scooters, Parts & Memorabilia,  comming up for auction.

https://www.ewbankauctions.co.uk/20220322BD-lot-118-Quantity-of-various-Vespa-fork-stems?arr=0&auction_id=712&box_filter=0&category=&department_id=&exclude_keyword=&export_issue=0&high_estimate=0&image_filter=0&keyword=&list_type=&lots_per_page=0&low_estimate=0&month=&page_no=10&paper_filter=0&search_type=&sort_by=&view=lot_detail&year=

 

Who would not want a fine collection of Vespa KickStart Spings ?

 

[hairnet]

On 3/9/2022 at 5:23 PM, Fabergé Greggs said:

 

So if you're maybe doing 80 or so, whereas the Burgmans/Forzas/Xevos etc would be a little strained, I'm wondering if this will still be in it's lazy low revving comfort zone. 

7k redline hence mega effcient - dct if light throttle youll be in top under 35 mph

you  need to have a go of the auto cos it takes getting used to going under 15 mph/walking pace

when i boought one after 6 years i bought a manuel

[hairnet]

Muthafuka

[twosmoke300]

You ain’t getting that out ! 😂

[Jazoli]

Either drill a 5 or 6mm hole (not all the way through) towards the edge and use a punch to get it to turn or dremel a big slot and use an impact screwdriver with the widest flat bit you can get, it will come out, a can of plumbers freeze spray sprayed directly onto the nut will also help.

[hairnet]

Fuck you ongoings woohoo

[hairnet]

1 hour ago, twosmoke300 said:

You ain’t getting that out ! 😂

I have easy outs but they're far too small

I feel a coupla holes and a grinder key happening

Wuldnt have minded but it's not stopping me using the bike thank fek

17 quid for a.new cap ffs choclate.muthfuka

 

[Dave_Q]

Have you already tried hammering in a torx bit? Never failed me.

[hairnet]

might try them if i can find them (and have a big enuff one) fnarr

cant do anything till next week now till i get another cap

[martc]

'I'd change those tyres as soon as I could if I were you M8'

[Cavcraft]

Well, after infinity cajillion years stored upstairs in a motorbike shop, the C200/S90/whatever it's called is running again. My feeble attempts to just stick a battery on and see what happened were later hampered by managing to  smash the ignition  barrel to pieces. A replacement was found, and a key cut, though it's not seemingly done anything. Fast forward to today, my mate came down, discovered a disconnected wire and promptly got himself a decent belt off the points. Coil works, HT lead works, spare plug sought and working, nice fat spark. Bit of fuel down the carb (the tap on the tank isn't releasing any fuel) and after a few attempts and working out which way the choke went, it only bleeding well fired up!

Note use of quality workshop approved tools here. 

So much excite was had by us both, those there's the small issue of silly things like a cleaned and working fuel tap, ignition key and then lights looking at, and whatever else presents itself. 

[martc]

[GR8 PL8 M8]

On 09/03/2022 at 17:42, Cavcraft said:

Bertrand at Dolwolfian Logistics:  07974 410416.  Charges £109 for all of England and £139 for Scotland, absolutely brilliant service and one of the nicest people you'll ever meet.

Opposite journey for me (from Cornwall), but may very well contact him myself.

Does anyone else have any recommendations for comparisons/options sake?

[andyberg]

Got a new toy. Needs a little work. One cylinder is miss firing, I'll get new points and condensers first. The leccy start doesn't, the charge light stays on, it's a dynamo rather than alternator. Currently de-rusting the inside of the tank. It's a German import, I reckon 1977. Takes me back many years, I had RD's and KH's but never a Suzuki 2 stroke. 

[GR8 PL8 M8]

On 09/03/2022 at 17:42, Cavcraft said:

Bertrand at Dolwolfian Logistics:  07974 410416.  Charges £109 for all of England and £139 for Scotland, absolutely brilliant service and one of the nicest people you'll ever meet.

His prices seem to have gone up, I've been quoted £159 Cornwall to Buckinghamshire. Still a good deal for trustworthy transport?

[Cavcraft]

On 3/26/2022 at 6:28 PM, andyberg said:

Got a new toy. Needs a little work. One cylinder is miss firing, I'll get new points and condensers first. The leccy start doesn't, the charge light stays on, it's a dynamo rather than alternator. Currently de-rusting the inside of the tank. It's a German import, I reckon 1977. Takes me back many years, I had RD's and KH's but never a Suzuki 2 stroke. 

Very popular bikes and for good reason.  That looks class, well bought.

 

[Snake Charmer]

On 3/19/2022 at 5:23 PM, Cavcraft said:

Well, after infinity cajillion years stored upstairs in a motorbike shop, the C200/S90/whatever it's called is running again. My feeble attempts to just stick a battery on and see what happened were later hampered by managing to  smash the ignition  barrel to pieces. A replacement was found, and a key cut, though it's not seemingly done anything. Fast forward to today, my mate came down, discovered a disconnected wire and promptly got himself a decent belt off the points. Coil works, HT lead works, spare plug sought and working, nice fat spark. Bit of fuel down the carb (the tap on the tank isn't releasing any fuel) and after a few attempts and working out which way the choke went, it only bleeding well fired up!

Note use of quality workshop approved tools here. 

So much excite was had by us both, those there's the small issue of silly things like a cleaned and working fuel tap, ignition key and then lights looking at, and whatever else presents itself. 

I might have a new air filter here to fit. From memory,  the C200 was a pushrod engine and the S90 OHC.

[Fabergé Greggs]

I need a first bike. Thinking something around the 600cc mark. What I really want is a CBR600F in Benneton colours obvs. 
 

I missed out on this NTV650 which I feel a bit silly about- looked like a great contender. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-NTV-600-Revere-/203866924203?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0
 

seems like you get some great value from this era of Japanese bike 

[Jazoli]

You do but bear in mind a lot of them are 25-30 years old and completely fucked by now, hoses perish, carb rubbers fall to bits, exhausts are rotted through, panels are cracked and falling apart, wiring is brittle and prone to failure.

My money would be on a 10yr old SV650 or similar, sod buying knackered old heaps, they end up costing more than a much newer one usually.

[RayMK]

58 minutes ago, Jazoli said:

You do but bear in mind a lot of them are 25-30 years old and completely fucked by now, hoses perish, carb rubbers fall to bits, exhausts are rotted through, panels are cracked and falling apart, wiring is brittle and prone to failure.

My money would be on a 10yr old SV650 or similar, sod buying knackered old heaps, they end up costing more than a much newer one usually.

My son bought this 2000 SV650S about 6 months ago. It had less than 2K miles on the clock and looks nearly brand new. The lack of ABS is no big deal and the twin carbs have not given any problems. He loves it.

[Ian_Fearn]

Can anybody out there give me some advice?

Back in January I did a CBT on an auto 50 scooter. First time I’ve been on a bike (except maybe 25 years ago as a 15 yr old on a field). It’s something I’ve always wanted to do but my parents are so anti-bike I never did it. At 40 this year I figured it was now or never but I have no immediate plans to buy a bike. The CBT was a bit steady but I enjoyed it.

I’m not an overly confident person but the instructor told me that I seemed to be good enough to go further with the bike test so I booked in and did an afternoon on a geared 125. That was much more fun. I had a great time on that with a cracking instructor.

I booked and passed my theory test this week and the next day did a full day training on a 650. Again, good instructor who didn’t bark at me when I made mistakes. BUT….. I enjoyed the 125, nice and steady, a bit bouncy but I was comfortable at 45-50mph. I don’t like driving fast either. In order to pass an actual test they want you to ‘make progress’. Basically means doing the speed limit unless obviously unsafe to do so.

At 60mph on national speed limit back roads I felt so unsafe. I did an overtake accelerating upto 60mph, thought it was one of the most stupid/irresponsible  things I’ve done in years and the instructor congratulated me for it saying my riding was improving so much. The roads are terrible and the wind buffeting so uncomfortable. Likewise, 70mph on the dual carriageway was 100% miserable.

Doing shoulder checks at this speed felt downright dangerous, even moving my head a little to check mirrors felt like my head was about to get blown off. After a days training I was absolutely exhausted and aching.

I’m on a Kawasaki z650, is this normal? Is it just something you get used to? Have I completely missed the point about biking? I’m booked in for 2 consecutive days late next week with the aim to do the mod1 test on the 2nd day but I’m debating whether to carry on.

[Jazoli]

Its normal, you aren't used to the speeds being exposed on a bike, you get used to it and realise its not really that fast after all.

[New POD]

I went from a year on a 50, to a 125

 Couldn't believe the speed, and couldn't keep the front wheel on the ground. 

Then I went to a 600, and thought I'd bought a rocket, and couldn't believe how much braking power it had. Then I bought an RD350LC and couldn't believe how close I could get my knee to the floor. 

Then I bought a mini 1000. And couldn't believe how much camping gear I could carry. 

[hairnet]

the more you do it youll get used to the windblast and the knack of the looking in the mirror is adjust it so yo have to move your head slightly to look in it - they still (after 30 years) look for that on the test - when i was learning they told me that and ive never forgotten

your /rant sorry explanation - if you feel odd or whatever - id tell what you said here to the instructors and theyll be able to go from there whether you need more training or different type

you also dont need to do it in a week - if you take months or whatever then let it do that

 

[Aston Martin]

Just uploaded 

 

 

[hairnet]

have seen his honda v twins and the v12 up close in usa but ive never watched any of the viper bike videos

ive no idea why - just dont get it

 

[purplebargeken]

Ian.... you get used to it, all quite normal for bikes.

[Fat_Pirate]

I upgraded the forks on my Interceptor today, using a YSS kit.  I love this bike but one of it's few weaknesses is the bargain-basement suspension - short, sharp imperfections in the road become landmines, it's had me out of the seat at times and I'm not a light fella.

Kit comprises new springs, extra dampers and adjustable... top bits.  Bafflingly it comes with 200ml of new fluid, while the instructions state each fork leg needs 420ml-ish.  Those instructions are quite poor too, failing to mention some included spacers and the necessary air gap - found a good YouTube video on the installation though.  It being a simple bike the job was quite straightforward, though it did take me a while due to my usual amateur faffing (putting-tools-down-then-forgetting-where-they-are, kicking-the-box-of-removed-parts-across-the-garage, etc).

I was tired and hungry after this so only took it for a short spin (mostly to make sure the wheels didn't fall off), but definitely feels much better damped now.  I've left the rear shocks for now, not really noticed any issue with them.  Bonus MOT-failure VFR in the picture too - it's got linked brakes and the secondary master cylinder (operated by the NSF caliper) has a leak, I've not investigated that yet but I expect it'll be a ballache, if not to fix then at least to bleed afterwards (it's got ABS to complicate matters too).

Only problem I've had with the Enfield (almost 5000 miles now), is this rusting inside one of the exhausts, will get it sorted under warranty.  Other mods have been an extra tooth on the front sprocket (removed the need to constantly search for a 7th gear), heated grips and Bridgestone BT46 tyres.

[hairnet]

ホンダをファック

because blind old and and partly hammamatsu

its back together - itll wait till i can be arsed taking to shop

 

[hairnet]

Just now, hairnet said:

ホンダをファック

because blind old and and partly hammamatsu

its back together - itll wait till i can be arsed taking to shop