Well, after 4 weeks on furlough I got a call asking if I would like to go back to work as part of a skeleton crew in the warehouse. Having just moved to a new house and that the sun is shining it's arse off at the moment I said no. Later got another call asking if I was sure. It was at that moment that it dawned on me I could go out riding my Triumphs again so I folded and went back on Wednesday. Love my Triumphs so worth going back for. Stay safe everyone
I live that close to work that it would take me longer to get the bike out and get my gear on than the ride to work.
Today I’ve fitted a auxiliary power socket to my scrambler 1200 , mine has the high front mudguard which needs to come off to do the job, I had to chisel one of the Allen screws, I think it was a case of too much thread lock,I changed the screws for torx ones that came out of the clock holder which you replace.The job its self is a bit of a fiddle at times but not too bad, can anyone recommend the correct plug that fits in the socket, I want to run my sat Nav of it.
Spending quite a long time removing brake caliper pistons Considering minimal corrosion they were complete $£"&^%*$ to remove! Re build tomorrow as had enough..plus ive just cracked open a can of beer
Today’s vanity project was brake ducts. Ok if you are a MotoGP god or track fiend but for me? Wasted. However, I was pleased with the performance when I pushed it 10ft back into the shed as the brakes didn’t overheat at all.... Might go for a 15ft push tomorrow, what the hell! Fit was fine on the rhs but I had to have cable ties for the front on the lhs. Still very sturdy though.
I’m getting there at this rate! I do realise that there can only be one person who is the first class peasant so technically, you are our leader!?
Not a bad job to pass away lockdown, should look nice with new stainless steel bolts and time spent cleaning and buffing the hanger up.
Started the fuel quick disconnect replacement job yesterday. Yes, the plastic fitting broke in the tank, but from comments here and about, I wasn't surprised. Used my soldering iron to melt out the fitting and behold when I got down to the thread level, noticed a bit coming out and was able to pull all of the plastic out of the thread like a helicoil. Thank the Lord. Missed the fact however, that the fuel delivery hose starts at 1/4 inch and then goes to 3/8 on the other side of the quick disconnect. Had to cough up a transition fitting. Plan on finishing assembly today or tomorrow. Praying for no leaks.
The biggest worry was actually screwing in the fitting, as the threads had some residual in them and it took lots of back and forth. Also, the actual release on the fitting prevents a normal socket or closed spanner from fitting. I ended up using a open end and turning it on end. These guys make the fittings, and maybe they will ship international. http://www.quickcouplings.net/ Yeah.. about $20 US each, so not cheap. It's not the only solution, as the race car guys make similar stuff. That ain't cheap either. I wanted to replace all the rubber, as I have been having problems with rot. (only lasted for 20 years !?!) The thread that screws into the tank is 1/4 BSPT, so that is the only thing that matters. Hose is 5/16 inch for return and 3/8 inch for delivery, except for the short 1/4" out of the tank. Remember to use fuel injector hose and not the much less expensive standard fuel line. Spec: SAE J30R9 or better. I used crimp hose clamps, as they work the best. I haven't got it powered up yet, so with the PSI, I will be looking for PSO.
As it's a national holiday here today (we celebrate the King's birthday) I took the opportunity to ride around the Utrecht ridge. Elevations up to 300 feet!
I bet the bike really worked hard to gain such a dizzy height. Did you have to stop half way up to adjust the mixture due to the thin air?
