Bren

I've been following all along, just don't have anything to add like more knowledgeable members.  Fantastic work.

Please share how you got the clocks and surround so nice.

Did the new sight glass come with the metal/chrome/ring thing? I ask as mine is scratched from my suboptimal painting attempt. 

40 minutes ago, Skids said:

Ordered!

 

Thanks. 

Oops as Mello said AS3.

I'm in Ireland on holidays so going off my Guinness fuelled memory. Good move to get them now before they stop producing them, only Samco after that and they are $$$$

Well I intend to get the RS3 hoses and keep them till I need them.

I would be replacing seals 16, 17 & 18 when the time comes.

7 hours ago, Skids said:

Bren, that all looks like very sound advice, thanks for taking the time to reply so thoroughly. 

 

I'll start writing a schedule. 

 

I like the tyre advice, never thought of that. I have a soft cover and tender and I think you've pretty much covered the rest there.

 

Cheers! 

 No worries, probably not a comprehensive list and there will be a few more points but that's all I can think of quickly. 

I would like to see your schedule when it's finished if you don't mind, always good to get more ideas.

I wonder if the reason you and others needed shims replacing so regularly was because the valve springs were out of a slightly substandard batch which either weren't tensioned sufficiently or conversely over-tensioned requiring regular shim changes. Not sure just throwing it out there.

I would view the below as mileage items:

Brake pads

Chain and sprockets (keep lubed to ward off surface rust)

Valve check - changes due to heat cycles and movement

Time related:

Oil

Coolant

Brake fluid

Fork oil - 5 years?

Clean electrical connectors - corrosion can still happen over time even without riding.

Petrol tank - keep full to ward off rust and use fuel stabiliser.

Injectors - can't hurt to use an injector cleaner to help keep them clean when riding.

Tyres - after using 7 year old tyres I wouldn't again. Fit something sporty that will wear out before 5 years is reached. Get your moneys worth! Keep on stands to avoid flat spots.

Battery - tender or swap in a battery from one of the others when you want to drive it, saves buying a battery that sits on a tender for most of its life.

Mice protection  - may not affect you, plug exhaust and airbox.

Bodywork - keep covered with a soft cover even garaged. Detail and polish as the urge grabs you.

ACF on metal fittings and fixings.

Hoses - over time will get old and hard. Buy replacements now and hoard for later.

Rear hub - may be prudent to strip and regrease and then move periodically to stop it seizing, grease gumming up (?)

That's all I can think of right now but good advance thinking 👍

I adjust as I think right then sit on the bike and reach down to the chain. I check there is proper slack along the whole chain length, get my fingers covered in chain wax, try not to touch anything with my goopy fingers, get off, dont touch anything, roughly clean hand, adjust if necessary, check again, don't touch anything, scrub the rest of that crap off my hand and go ride.

I really love a coating of chain wax inside my gloves, makes them slip on and off so easy!

Works for me, sidestand or centre stand.

It should be flat against the plate on the frame to allow any heat to soak into the frame. Some people have used thermal paste in there to increase the heat transfer.

These RR's don't get so hot but still probably a good idea.

Those numbers look perfect 👍

Also as the yellow one is higher in the back maybe the PO put aftermarket triangles on to raise it? Do they have the part numbers stamped into them?

Don't set it on fire, yet...

A lot of work but how about trying the Penske in the yellow bike to see if that fits on that one? It would rule out any kind of difference between the bikes if it goes in easy and fits properly. 

Pity about your troubles but maybe cancel the order due to so many issues and get another Penske or whatever?

Having been here since ca. 2007,  and lurking for longer, this site has inspired and motivated me to try things outside of my mechanical comfort zone. I learnt so much from many people whom were happy to share their knowledge, there are too many to name but they know who they are. I truly thank them. 

Thanks Slammer for the all effort you've put in to this great site.

It has and always will be the best VFR site the world has ever seen! 

So IT wizards, how do I download years of information as a back-up for when I need it? Or being able to pass it on to someone who needs it?

1 minute ago, Captain 80s said:

 

This is the exhaust thread.  He's talking about eye candy encouragement for people considering getting in on the next run of exhausts.

My bad. Sorry to derail 😇

2 hours ago, SEBSPEED said:

Some eye candy encouragement for potential buyers... 8th gen set on my supercharged 6th gen...

 

Up for sale? Why oh why sell a labour of love like that?

What price can you put on so much effort and beautifulnessssss?

Seriously out with it, how much 🤔?

1 hour ago, bmart said:

And you don't notice the crazy wear pattern? That would have driven me mad thousands of miles ago. 😇

Just for my info and maybe the general audience, do you mean the wear on the sides ie. off center? Seems like a thin lip of rubber on the trailing edge.

Cupping? On the rear? But the center looks OK.

Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit, but I like it down here 😁

I just plain refuse to comment on spam.

Looks smart, good job.

Now, if only I could find help with connecting my printer to my network, contacting yahoo or an airline 🤔

I'm interested in what you think about it too.

Price wise, was it comparable to a Penske or Öhlins or other?

My bikes fairings are quite crap, deep scratches from a black ice slide, chip in the tank paint, various other scratches. How can I make it look new with very, very, very minimal effort 🤠

Brilliant 👏 

My suspension guy is the distributor for Bitubo in Austria and he rates them.

While he was doing my forks another customer came who races in an amateur series here which also uses tracks in neighbouring countries. My guy messed up his calender and he booked us both in on the same day. He has a Ducati Panigale V2 and was having a Bitubo rear shock fitted and his forks reworked with K-Tech cartridges. He seemed happy and the fella can ride.

YMMV

On 2/22/2023 at 10:47 PM, SEBSPEED said:

 

The bolts I colored are stainless, no need for corrosion protection. I just colored them because I could. And to be different. 

Fair enough. Do you mind explaining how you did it?

Brilliant, just brilliant. Eye for detail and everything thought out. Brilliant. 

What's with the torching of the bolts? I plan to dip mine in  boiling hot engine oil and light them up to blacken them and give them corrosion protection. What's this then?

8 hours ago, Stray said:

Also thanks Bren for your custom rad suggestion. Trouble is nobody makes anything in the UK any more, and if they do, it’s brutally expensive. Any suggestions about where I should look? Or should I just take a hacksaw to the CBR 600 rad? 

Sorry don't remember who did it, I think he was in Australia - "Keef" maybe? Rings a bell.

Didn't someone have a Rad made once on here? Didn't cost toooo much if I remember rightly, might save you some trouble. 

1 hour ago, WDIV said:

Bought some cheapo ebay adjustable pegs because my new boots are too big to get under the shifter (I've been using the edge of my toe) and voila. All better with a 1" (25mm) drop... and no drop on the brake side. That side was already good lol. 

Linky link? You have a 5th Gen I think?

On 1/27/2023 at 12:37 PM, WDIV said:

What is the forks are cartridge converted or whatever it is that people do LOL. 

It looks fantastic either way. 

I agree it does look fantastic. There's been some serious money thrown at it and a huge amount of work. Real effort put in there.

I couldn't have it in my garage though, I'd always be worried about crashing it and the effort to keep it sparkling. Plus I would hate to trash that thing. 

I think there are cartridges available, JDM, or new valves and springs. I just think after all the money and effort involved in the build they would have put modern forks and brakes on, I mean they converted the rear wheel after all. Maybe the builder likes the combined brakes, many really do, so good for him. Looks like the original brake lines too, hmmmmm...

I just didn't like bleeding the system which even after several times still annoyed me so got rid.