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by BBB
Mon Sep 30, 2024 9:36 pm
Forum: Motorbike chat
Topic: The one bike you shouldn't have sold... is there one ?
Replies: 53
Views: 2100

Re: The one bike you shouldn't have sold... is there one ?

GSXR 750 Srad and the Rd 350 ypvs. Not had the option of squirreling bikes away at the time. Sold both very cheaply at the time. Sometimes the trx 850 too but it wasn't quite as special as the other 2.

The gpz600r and the funduro I'd pay not to have back...
by BBB
Thu Sep 05, 2024 10:07 pm
Forum: Motorbike chat
Topic: Does bump starting damage anything?
Replies: 24
Views: 1578

Re: Does bump starting damage anything?

As others have said get a ski pass holder or similar and have your pass on your arm. Bump starting seems an unnecessary solution to the problem
by BBB
Sat Jul 20, 2024 11:48 am
Forum: Motorbike chat
Topic: Worth a punt?
Replies: 63
Views: 2219

Re: Worth a punt?

Also got this 0n my watch list. There's a stolen recovered one with no locks and bits missing along with hefty panel damage for £1550 making this one a bargain.

You should buy it.
by BBB
Fri Jul 12, 2024 8:06 am
Forum: Motorbike chat
Topic: THIS YAMAHA TRX850 RESTOMOD BY HB-CUSTOM IS A TRELLIS-FRAMED TREAT
Replies: 23
Views: 1304

Re: THIS YAMAHA TRX850 RESTOMOD BY HB-CUSTOM IS A TRELLIS-FRAMED TREAT

Hade a blue trx a few years ago with blue spots and an r6 rear shock, new emulsion tubes and needles sorted the surging on steady throttle. Do regret selling it though.

Original seat unit looks better too, would have made sense to stick more modern front end as that was a weak point.
by BBB
Wed Jul 03, 2024 2:57 pm
Forum: Mechanics, spanners, twiddling and twirling tools
Topic: Ducati ST4 Starting Problem
Replies: 24
Views: 1451

Re: Ducati ST4 Starting Problem

Both my speed triple and rsv mille are notorious for starting issues, undersized cables knacker the sprag clutches. New batteries with higher CCAs, uprated cables and higher amperage starter solenoids are the solution. A more powerful battery on its own won't help as the narrow gauge cables won't le...
by BBB
Thu May 16, 2024 9:26 pm
Forum: Projects, Owners Bikes, Updates
Topic: The Triumph
Replies: 356
Views: 13899

Re: The Triumph

How are you finding the yss shock, have one on the 1050 but haven't ridden the bike yet
by BBB
Mon Feb 05, 2024 9:42 pm
Forum: Projects, Owners Bikes, Updates
Topic: Rsv Mille gen 1
Replies: 31
Views: 1661

Re: Rsv Mille gen 1

Does anyone know whether the subframe was painted or brush finished or equivalent ?

Subframe is looking scruffy don't want to powder coat if I can replicate the correct finish with Scotchbrite
by BBB
Mon Feb 05, 2024 3:26 pm
Forum: Projects, Owners Bikes, Updates
Topic: Rsv Mille gen 1
Replies: 31
Views: 1661

Re: Rsv Mille gen 1

Cheers mboy good to know someone who knows. Progress has been slow but steady and mostly amassing parts of ebay. Mines missing the exhaust shield / fairing mount as they all seem to. Previous owner had drilled the fairing to fit a metal bar instead :roll: got a second hand one with a hefty burn on i...
by BBB
Wed Jan 17, 2024 9:03 pm
Forum: Motorbike chat
Topic: interesting bikes found randomly..
Replies: 4301
Views: 215521

Re: interesting bikes found randomly..

Got to love a bit of AI art
by BBB
Mon Jan 08, 2024 7:15 pm
Forum: Projects, Owners Bikes, Updates
Topic: Rsv Mille gen 1
Replies: 31
Views: 1661

Re: Rsv Mille gen 1

... And sold
All paid for and collected :thumbup:
by BBB
Mon Jan 08, 2024 11:47 am
Forum: Mechanics, spanners, twiddling and twirling tools
Topic: When replacing fork oil, do you strip the forks down completly?
Replies: 10
Views: 319

Re: When replacing fork oil, do you strip the forks down completly?

I do what you're planning to, empty out the old oil and flush with brake cleaner a few times. Left the damper assembly in the zx6r, just the spring and spacers.
by BBB
Mon Jan 08, 2024 11:24 am
Forum: Projects, Owners Bikes, Updates
Topic: Rsv Mille gen 1
Replies: 31
Views: 1661

Re: Rsv Mille gen 1

The zx6r is now on ebay so fingers crossed I can start making progress on the RSV
by BBB
Fri Jan 05, 2024 8:44 pm
Forum: Projects, Owners Bikes, Updates
Topic: Rsv Mille gen 1
Replies: 31
Views: 1661

Re: Rsv Mille gen 1

There's also the Nera version that is even rarer and cost silly money.
by BBB
Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:53 am
Forum: Projects, Owners Bikes, Updates
Topic: Rsv Mille gen 1
Replies: 31
Views: 1661

Re: Rsv Mille gen 1

What’s the price £1500 with a full mot and the recent ap workshops stuff. Have been watching a lot of the ap workshops YouTube stuff to give me an idea of what to look at. Until I sell the zx6r work will consist of stripping, cleaning, checking and greasing. Will be investing in parts once the bike...
by BBB
Thu Jan 04, 2024 5:58 pm
Forum: Projects, Owners Bikes, Updates
Topic: Rsv Mille gen 1
Replies: 31
Views: 1661

Re: Rsv Mille gen 1

This one's got the metal tank and the recall was the early gen 2 bikes. Reg rec brown connector along with the starting circuit is a weak point.
by BBB
Thu Jan 04, 2024 1:33 pm
Forum: Projects, Owners Bikes, Updates
Topic: Rsv Mille gen 1
Replies: 31
Views: 1661

Re: Rsv Mille gen 1

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Has that worked? Using postimage to host
by BBB
Thu Jan 04, 2024 1:18 pm
Forum: Projects, Owners Bikes, Updates
Topic: Rsv Mille gen 1
Replies: 31
Views: 1661

Rsv Mille gen 1

https://i.postimg.cc/9Qdbt4Dr/IMG-20231229-WA0001.jpg Not looking seriously for another bike as not anywhere near finishing the S3 but this popped up locally on ebay with a very good price. Would have been rude not too. Needs a bit of tl but has a solid Mot history and around £2k worth of receipts ...
by BBB
Sun Dec 17, 2023 7:40 pm
Forum: Motorbike chat
Topic: When/Where/Pics was the last time you rode your bike ?
Replies: 2873
Views: 144756

Re: When/Where/Pics was the last time you rode your bike ?

Went out too, not ridden the bike in months but had a an hour or two spare.
by BBB
Thu Dec 14, 2023 11:12 am
Forum: Motorbike chat
Topic: Shock factory experience?
Replies: 14
Views: 1510

Re: Shock factory experience?

YSS shock delivered this morning so a big thank you to @Sideshow Pob
by BBB
Tue Dec 12, 2023 9:14 pm
Forum: Mechanics, spanners, twiddling and twirling tools
Topic: Battery replacement needed?
Replies: 6
Views: 406

Re: Battery replacement needed?

New agm battery from tayna arrived today showing a healthy 13v after a run on the optimate and a couple of hours to settle.

Old battery only shows 7.5v now, looks like another cell had gone.