Mods - Where To Start.

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Holtee, Apr 1, 2019.

  1. mpllineman

    mpllineman First Class Member

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    I do not have an enclosed garage, but a two car carport. It is open on 2 sides. I am protected against the rain and I also keep my Scrambler covered when not in use. This works well for me and I live in a humid environment, although nothing like ya'll in the U.K.
     
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  2. Holtee

    Holtee Member

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    Thanks for that Repooh. Love the thought of saving myself £796! Getting a tank painted is expensive isn't it?:eek:
     
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  3. Repooh

    Repooh Rarely Satisfied

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    Tanks not too bad Surrey Customs quoted me £4-500 pounds for simple single/double colour, can spend thousands if you go all pin stripey, arty skulls etc, 8Ball quoted a bit less but they're up norf
     
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  4. TonyG

    TonyG Noble Member

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    Should be fine, only complication with handlebars is if you start getting into changing brake hoses, etc. Tail tidy on my 865 was a doddle but I got the plug and play fit because I don't do electrics.

    As I have learnt over and over don't force anything.
     
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  5. Holtee

    Holtee Member

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    Yes, it does get a tad damp over here sometimes :confused:
     
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  6. Bad Billy

    Bad Billy Baddest Member

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    Hi Mate and Welcome to the forum :cool:
     
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  7. Holtee

    Holtee Member

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    Thanks TonyG.
     
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  8. Holtee

    Holtee Member

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    Thanks BadBilly.
     
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  9. Holtee

    Holtee Member

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    Thanks Ron.
     
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  10. joe mc donald

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    You will be fine Mate. Just take your time and look at what you are doing. Eight Ball do a lot of the Triumph paint work. Mention and you might be able to squeeze a bit of discount.
    Regards
    Joe.
     
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  11. Holtee

    Holtee Member

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    Thanks Joe. :)
     
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  12. Dartplayer

    Dartplayer Crème de la Crème

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    Hi Holtee and welcome to the forum :cool: Good luck with your updates and ACF50 is magic stuff
     
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  13. Holtee

    Holtee Member

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    Thanks Dartplayer. Nice to know there is a product like that out there :)
     
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  14. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    Hi Holtee and welcome to the forum :)

    If you’ve no weather protection for which ever bike you buy then that would be the first thing I would spent my cash on.
     
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  15. Holtee

    Holtee Member

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    Thanks Tiglet. I have asked my mates Nan if she wants to rent her garage to me. If not I'll get one of those Ride Hide covers and some ACF50.

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  16. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome.....
     
  17. Holtee

    Holtee Member

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    Thanks Wessa :)
     
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  18. speeder

    speeder Noble Member

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    I'VE done a few mods to my speed triple, but by far the best was the most unfashionable......a centre stand....
     
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  19. Holtee

    Holtee Member

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    What's so good about a centre stand then Speeder?
     
  20. speeder

    speeder Noble Member

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    The first thing is that either wheel can easily be removed,no need for paddock stands, vary easy to lube and adjust chain.
    Nice and stable for cleaning and maintenance ( oil changes are now a doddle).
    More stable when parking....the list goes on, l think all bikes should have them as standard.
     
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