Scrappy
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Finally Lee guided me to Sammy Miller's Motorcycle Museum.
What have you done to your bike today....
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MartytheMartian
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Today, well I suppose it's yesterday now, I stripped the wiring loom off my yellow Triumph Sprint, replaced it with the one from my old black Sprint and, just for good measure also swapped the injector rail, ECM and throttle bodies. She fired up first go so I guess that is a win! Just got to put the bodywork on now and swap the engine casing bolts for a set of stainless one's I got in t'other day.
On the downside I noticed that the new front tyre on my Daytona has lost pressure
I guess it hasn't sealed to the sidewalls properly for some reason. Strange thing is that, after fitting it on Wednesday I checked them on Thursday and they were still at the correct pressure and then took her out for a spin and the tyre was fine.
On the downside I noticed that the new front tyre on my Daytona has lost pressure
I guess it hasn't sealed to the sidewalls properly for some reason. Strange thing is that, after fitting it on Wednesday I checked them on Thursday and they were still at the correct pressure and then took her out for a spin and the tyre was fine.
Don the Don
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By your luck lately @MartytheMartian that was a good day, keep it up mateToday, well I suppose it's yesterday now, I stripped the wiring loom off my yellow Triumph Sprint, replaced it with the one from my old black Sprint and, just for good measure also swapped the injector rail, ECM and throttle bodies. She fired up first go so I guess that is a win! Just got to put the bodywork on now and swap the engine casing bolts for a set of stainless one's I got in t'other day.
On the downside I noticed that the new front tyre on my Daytona has lost pressure
Deflate the front tyre to 15psi & go for a slow/short ride.Today, well I suppose it's yesterday now, I stripped the wiring loom off my yellow Triumph Sprint, replaced it with the one from my old black Sprint and, just for good measure also swapped the injector rail, ECM and throttle bodies. She fired up first go so I guess that is a win! Just got to put the bodywork on now and swap the engine casing bolts for a set of stainless one's I got in t'other day.
On the downside I noticed that the new front tyre on my Daytona has lost pressure
When you get home, pump it up to 45psi & leave it for a couple of hours. Then set it to the correct pressure.
If that doesn't work & you don't like the idea of fitting something like Gloop?
You're gonna have to remove the tyre & wire brush the inside of the rim Marty.
MartytheMartian
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Hmmm GOOP looking at that on ebay I guess it might be an option, I see you can get 'Bead Sealer' as well which I guess might be an option. I am surprised as the wheels were quite clean and in pretty good condition so I'm not sure why it hasn't sealed, unless of course the valve is leaking. Anyone used 'Bead Sealer' and is it easy to remove when you change a tyre?
Steve 998cc
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I'd be inclined to tighten the valve first had a few what I thiught was a slow puncture that turned out to be a loose valve before putting any gloop in the wheel.
Sarky B’stard
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Any apparent quietness on my part (for which there will be universal gratitude) is down to domestic invasion. Daughter and husband have arrived to double up the breastfeeding team. I just make the tea and pump the bilges while we collectively supply additional horsepower. Son in law has medical condition triggered by loss of sleep. House looks like a hit 
Meanwhile the other daughter has buggered off for a romantic weekend and left mostly me with her 5 year old.
And the bike languishes in the garage
while summer ekes out into autumn.
Meanwhile the other daughter has buggered off for a romantic weekend and left mostly me with her 5 year old.
And the bike languishes in the garage
while summer ekes out into autumn.
Don the Don
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Hope the young un's doing well @Sarky B’stard if anyone can hold the fort you can...........and they know thatAny apparent quietness on my part (for which there will be universal gratitude) is down to domestic invasion. Daughter and husband have arrived to double up the breastfeeding team. I just make the tea and pump the bilges while we collectively supply additional horsepower. Son in law has medical condition triggered by loss of sleep. House looks like a hit
Meanwhile the other daughter has buggered off for a romantic weekend and left mostly me with her 5 year old.
And the bike languishes in the garage
Don the Don
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I always clean my rims and have used a smear of bead sealer on fitting tyres, I also use a sealant on all my bikes "Not cheap" any help does it for me on both tubed and tubless and have a puncture repair plug kit for tubeless and a small analogue mobile for emergency use ,.......too old and can't be tossed to repair on the side of the road anymore
BikeSeal.com Tyre Sealant Puncture Repair Kit – Puncture Repair Prevention Kit for Motorbikes
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Doc Strange
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I should have gone to the Arboretum yesterday to a remembrance service for the Royal Signals, but I bottled it.
So I made myself get on the bike around four and headed for St Annes to have a chippy and Iron Brew on roads I know incredibly well.
I had one panic moment where I came to a right to left bend and went over the double lines, and I had a right go at myself,
Trouble-free all the way there from then on in.
Out today back on the horse as they say.
So I made myself get on the bike around four and headed for St Annes to have a chippy and Iron Brew on roads I know incredibly well.
I had one panic moment where I came to a right to left bend and went over the double lines, and I had a right go at myself,
Trouble-free all the way there from then on in.Out today back on the horse as they say.
Sarky B’stard
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That’s why the freeloading bastards are HERE!
Big Sandy
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Finally got chance to investigate rough running. Still thinking it's coils.... It fires up, but runs on 2 out of three... I was wondering how to work out which. Simples, which pipe is hot and which isn't!
As assumed, centre pot is misfiring, so will get that coil on order, replace the other two at leisure.
I've not had much time for anything... Mrs Big Sandy been ill, very unsteady so she's been needing a bit more assistance. I have done all the welding on the Landy, (drivers wing off, new footwell, new door post foot, new pillar skin as the foot is welded inside it, paint, seal, refit wing) cleaned the chassis and painted/waxoyled it, got 13 month mot.
Van next.. New windscreen fitting on the 17th. Then it's mot......
Then I should hopefully be getting somewhere! Spare funds next week to buy some parts.... Roll on!
As assumed, centre pot is misfiring, so will get that coil on order, replace the other two at leisure.
I've not had much time for anything... Mrs Big Sandy been ill, very unsteady so she's been needing a bit more assistance. I have done all the welding on the Landy, (drivers wing off, new footwell, new door post foot, new pillar skin as the foot is welded inside it, paint, seal, refit wing) cleaned the chassis and painted/waxoyled it, got 13 month mot.
Van next.. New windscreen fitting on the 17th. Then it's mot......
Then I should hopefully be getting somewhere! Spare funds next week to buy some parts.... Roll on!
Don the Don
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Glad you are slowly getting ahead @Big Sandy it's not easy being a carer "I know" but that's life you will get there pal lets hope the bikes an easy fix.
It can't be as bad as your time at Rorke's DriftAny apparent quietness on my part (for which there will be universal gratitude) is down to domestic invasion. Daughter and husband have arrived to double up the breastfeeding team. I just make the tea and pump the bilges while we collectively supply additional horsepower. Son in law has medical condition triggered by loss of sleep. House looks like a hit
Meanwhile the other daughter has buggered off for a romantic weekend and left mostly me with her 5 year old.
And the bike languishes in the garage
Let me know when that joke gets old. It won't stop me, but it'll be good to know it's getting on your wick
Doc Strange
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Glad you're 'back on the 'orse' @BB3Lions
Had a nice couple of hours out myself - usual spin, including a cuppa and cake stop.
3rd ride on the bounce riding with someone though - next one will have to be back to me usual solo rides, can't be doing with all this checking folks are keeping up!
DS
Had a nice couple of hours out myself - usual spin, including a cuppa and cake stop.
3rd ride on the bounce riding with someone though - next one will have to be back to me usual solo rides, can't be doing with all this checking folks are keeping up!
DS
Sarky B’stard
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You were obviously traumatised last time you had much to do with trimming wicks.It can't be as bad as your time at Rorke's Drift
Let me know when that joke gets old. It won't stop me, but it'll be good to know it's getting on your wick
Fortunately I was generously and robustly provided for in the wicking department
chas
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I've been more Briggs and Stratton rather than Triumph today but did find time to hose the crap off the bike and even polish it. I scraped a faded sticker off the tank and found this stuff worked really well on the plastic tank to 'T-Cut' it.
[edit] pic when I get my phone out of the kitchen. And take a pic of the snake oil.
@Public Enemy , this is what will clear your screen.
Don't fucking paint it!
[edit] pic when I get my phone out of the kitchen. And take a pic of the snake oil.
@Public Enemy , this is what will clear your screen.
Don't fucking paint it!
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Took Annie out for a quick spin to Grindleford Station with Lynne on her Harley and Nick on his Speedmaster.
First ride on Annie since fitting the rear shocks purchased from @DD67. Top quality products, only just out of warranty guv!
Currently set up for me plus pillion, so a bit firm solo, but that's what I was after.
Obligatory breakfast photo included. Weather and scenery stunning today. Wall to wall sunshine and blue sky.
First ride on Annie since fitting the rear shocks purchased from @DD67. Top quality products, only just out of warranty guv!
Currently set up for me plus pillion, so a bit firm solo, but that's what I was after.
Obligatory breakfast photo included. Weather and scenery stunning today. Wall to wall sunshine and blue sky.