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Anybody Fettling

Postby jono49 » Mon Dec 26, 2016 7:38 pm

Well thank fook that charade is behind us :rockon) Right who's been getting stuck in to the fettling of bikes whilst we've got a bit of time to ourselves? :-?
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Re: Anybody Fettling

Postby T.Murphy aka Tim » Mon Dec 26, 2016 9:07 pm

Well, Im sorta fettling my 'Bird but not in anger yet sorta thing yet. But like you say, now that fookin charade is outta the way, I intend to get stuck in proper like. Have been gathering parts needed, including new wheel bearings for fitting after the wheels have been powder coated. 18 years of wheel paint chips need addressing. Front forks having a clean out and new oil put in. New horn, new rear tyre, rear cowl and grab rail respray and new set of brake lines. Titanium front wheel disc bolts... ( not having that coont Ramo sneering at my rusty bolts no more)

After 10 years of ownership, I think this 'Bird may be a keeper lol
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Re: Anybody Fettling

Postby jono49 » Mon Dec 26, 2016 10:12 pm

Might witness me having a fumble in me pocket at the first sight of yer Titanium disc bolts :cool: :mrgreen:
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Re: Anybody Fettling

Postby jono49 » Mon Dec 26, 2016 10:42 pm

Today I have mainly fitting plugs, and Air filter, the bolts on the coil packs were locktighted in..the hairy Japanese Bastids as father Jack said :mrgreen: Air filter is not due to be changed for another 6,000 miles, but I had an inkling what it's condition would be! :-D

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Re: Anybody Fettling

Postby Dark Angel » Tue Dec 27, 2016 12:43 am

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Kinda bike jerride, pal? :-?

Just askin', like... :roll)

...Cuz yer stuff dunt luck like gen. BB bits ter me... :-(
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Re: Anybody Fettling

Postby jono49 » Tue Dec 27, 2016 1:03 am

I say Sir, may I compliment you on your immaculate airbox.....shame about the air filter :mrgreen:
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Re: Anybody Fettling

Postby Oldbull » Tue Dec 27, 2016 11:58 am

Hows the all singing superwarm underfloor heated, roof lagged garage performing Tim ???
Not struck a blow yet on either bike me. :oops)
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Re: Anybody Fettling

Postby T.Murphy aka Tim » Tue Dec 27, 2016 11:21 pm

Oldbull wrote:Hows the all singing superwarm underfloor heated, roof lagged garage performing Tim ???
Not struck a blow yet on either bike me. :oops)


Not underfloor heating, but with it fully insulated and them black "foam" type square interlocking tiles, along with a small patio heater on me bench AND a propane heater from Machine Mart, Im fair sweltering. Its a bit of a trade off too and I have to balance working with my mankini on for comfort as well as having some protection from getting grease on my knob or worse still getting my bollocks caught in the vice. I could just turn the heaters off but I just cant bring messen to do it as its fekkin luxurious. :cool:
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Re: Anybody Fettling

Postby aj » Wed Dec 28, 2016 7:39 pm

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Wish you lot would learn how to speek ingrish...wtf does fettling mean???? :roll)

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Re: Anybody Fettling

Postby bluegas » Wed Dec 28, 2016 8:37 pm

Far too cold in me shed for that nonsense. :shock)
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Re: Anybody Fettling

Postby smileymiley » Wed Dec 28, 2016 10:03 pm

I've cleaned the beemer :-P
Does that count? :-D
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Re: Anybody Fettling

Postby jono49 » Wed Dec 28, 2016 10:34 pm

aj wrote:.


Wish you lot would learn how to speek ingrish...wtf does fettling mean???? :roll)

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Dont attempt "Fettling" unless you've mastered the art of "Maintenance" :-?

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Re: Anybody Fettling

Postby jono49 » Wed Dec 28, 2016 10:49 pm

smileymiley wrote:I've cleaned the beemer :-P
Does that count? :-D


As much as you could be expected to do on such a new/ low mileage bike Miles :mrgreen: your time would be better used making sure Ro Ro is fit and fettled for the touring season ahead! as always I've downloaded a workshop manual from a bike site for fettling and enhanced performance :rockon) :mrgreen:

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Re: Anybody Fettling

Postby Oldbull » Thu Dec 29, 2016 12:50 pm

T.Murphy wrote:
Oldbull wrote:Hows the all singing superwarm underfloor heated, roof lagged garage performing Tim ???
Not struck a blow yet on either bike me. :oops)


Not underfloor heating, but with it fully insulated and them black "foam" type square interlocking tiles, along with a small patio heater on me bench AND a propane heater from Machine Mart, Im fair sweltering. Its a bit of a trade off too and I have to balance working with my mankini on for comfort as well as having some protection from getting grease on my knob or worse still getting my bollocks caught in the vice. I could just turn the heaters off but I just cant bring messen to do it as its fekkin luxurious. :cool:


Well Iam positively jealous now. Can i bring my bike up and give it a try :-D

I have a mate that does his in front room now divorce is through .. Put him a set of french doors in so he can get them in. lol
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Re: Anybody Fettling

Postby dave g » Thu Dec 29, 2016 1:30 pm

Trying to get my GSX 600 teapot on the road as the blackbird was written off by a car. Looking at a engine on eBay not everyone's cup of tea but I have a strong bond with this bike.
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Re: Anybody Fettling

Postby T.Murphy aka Tim » Thu Dec 29, 2016 4:34 pm

dave g wrote:Trying to get my GSX 600 teapot on the road as the blackbird was written off by a car. Looking at a engine on eBay not everyone's cup of tea but I have a strong bond with this bike.


Engine for what Dave.....teapot or Bird.? :-?
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Re: Anybody Fettling

Postby dave g » Thu Dec 29, 2016 4:47 pm

Teapot lots on eBay
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Re: Anybody Fettling

Postby Mirmay » Mon Jan 02, 2017 6:44 pm

Had a few days off work so ditched the HID headlight conversion the previous owner had installed, in favour of the standard H7s. Didn't like them. High beam was a waste of time. Being the numpty I am, however, I have managed to transpose the hi/lo beam wiring but of course it was all back together before realising :banghead) :banghead) :banghead) Still, not a major fettle to do it right. :dunce)
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Re: Anybody Fettling

Postby jono49 » Mon Jan 02, 2017 10:46 pm

So HID is not all that it's cracked up to be? :-?
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Re: Anybody Fettling

Postby T.Murphy aka Tim » Tue Jan 03, 2017 12:26 am

jono49 wrote:So HID is not all that it's cracked up to be? :-?



I too am puzzled. :-?
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Re: Anybody Fettling

Postby Dark Angel » Tue Jan 03, 2017 10:39 am

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Re: Anybody Fettling

Postby jono49 » Tue Jan 03, 2017 10:59 pm

Bawhahahahaha luv it :clap: :clap: lol lol lol
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Re: Anybody Fettling

Postby Simmo » Wed Jan 04, 2017 10:15 pm

Well looks like I have a bit of fettling to do , dropped the bike
comming off site, instead of moving forward I fell sideways in the road :banghead) :banghead)
They reckon £500 damage to the fairings :bigcry: :bigcry: :bigcry: fook fook fook

I've put it down to being tired after work , but hay shit happens duh

Not going to get it repaired until I stop riding it this winter
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Re: Anybody Fettling

Postby jono49 » Wed Jan 04, 2017 10:31 pm

Glad your ok though Simmo....on the plus side it wont harm the looks of a Busa too much :mrgreen:
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Re: Anybody Fettling

Postby Oldbull » Thu Jan 05, 2017 9:59 pm

Simmo wrote:Well looks like I have a bit of fettling to do , dropped the bike
comming off site, instead of moving forward I fell sideways in the road :banghead) :banghead)
They reckon £500 damage to the fairings :bigcry: :bigcry: :bigcry: fook fook fook

I've put it down to being tired after work , but hay shit happens duh

Not going to get it repaired until I stop riding it this winter


dooohhh :banghead) :banghead) :bigcry: :bigcry: :oops) :oops) hope your ok pal :-(
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