IXXRA......The Home Of The Superblackbird

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

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 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

Might witness me having a fumble in me pocket at the first sight of yer Titanium disc bolts

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 Air filter is not due to be changed for another 6,000 miles, but I had an inkling what it's condition would be!

Kinda bike jerride, pal?

Just askin', like...

...Cuz yer stuff dunt luck like gen. BB bits ter me...

I say Sir, may I compliment you on your immaculate airbox.....shame about the air filter

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

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

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.

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

Retards
Aj

Far too cold in me shed for that nonsense.

I've cleaned the beemer
Does that count?

aj wrote:.


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

Retards
Aj

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

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

As much as you could be expected to do on such a new/ low mileage bike Miles 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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.?

Teapot lots on eBay

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 Still, not a major fettle to do it right.

So HID is not all that it's cracked up to be?

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

I too am puzzled.

Bawhahahahaha luv it

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
They reckon £500 damage to the fairings fook fook fook

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

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

Glad your ok though Simmo....on the plus side it wont harm the looks of a Busa too much

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
They reckon £500 damage to the fairings fook fook fook

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

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

dooohhh hope your ok pal