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  1. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Had a busy few of days.
    Renewed by bike insurance with Bikesure, there is a story here in its on right. I then ordered some TEC slip on exhaust and rear suspension of my Strret twin. I then set off to work out what additional tools I would need to fit them. Off onto Amazon for torque wrench, which ariived yesterday along with my new bike bits; yippe!
    Now the hard bit for me as I'm not particularly mechanically minded. In fact any work that needs to be done on my bikes and I usually head for my local dealer. Anyway I unpacked all the bits and realised that I needed a set of 3/8th sockets. Off to Halfords and sorted, so I'm now ready for the bike.
    I had already watched the video's on the TEC web site, so felt reasonable confident on what needed to be done. Used my bike lift to get the bike up to a workable level. Well what can I say, it took me about 15 minutes to complete the right hand side of the bike (both the exhuast and shocks) and just a little longer on the left. I'm well please with the results. The ride is a lot stiffer which I should be able adjust once I get some miles of use. The exhaust sound absolutely brilliant, a really deep throaty roar.
    So any other amatuer mechanics out there take heart, if I can do it anybody can. I'm looking forward to my next little job that I can do without using the dealer. Here are couple of pictures:
    Wessa
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  2. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Good job Wessa :)
    Everybody should have a go!
    You don't know till you try :p
     
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  3. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Work related ride out to Basingstoke then home via Alton and Loomies (not really on the way but the sun is shining!)
    Superb Guzzi cafe racer there. 2017-05-24 14.43.19.jpg 2017-05-24 14.43.33.jpg 2017-05-24 14.43.27.jpg
     
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  4. Sprinter

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  5. Sprinter

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    Hold on Read the f@#king manual
     
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  6. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    Good on yer Wessa, well done mate.
     
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  7. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Cheers all feeling quite pleased with me self :):):)
    Wessa
     
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  8. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    And so you should, be warned though, it is very addictive once you start, but very satisfying.
    You can save yourself a fortune in workshop bills over the years.
    Plenty of good help and advice available on this forum.
     
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  9. Dave Teece

    Dave Teece Well-Known Member

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    Had a ride to FTR Suspension near Braintree for a basic set up. Nice guys, very helpful. The TT was not too far out so it was set for road and they gave me something to try when I get around to track play. Rode back south and popped into Brands for a drink and bite to eat. California Superbike session was on, sure I spotted Chris Walker there. Steady ride home. Cracking!
     
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  10. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Thanks, well pleased. Went for a ride today it sounds bloody awesome.
    Wessa
     
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  11. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi Mick I know what you mean. After I had finished I sat back thought that was really good fun. I certainly plan to look at doing some evening training if I can find a motorcycling maintenance course near me, so once my bikes are out of warranty I can do my own servicing. I've got a couple of years to get sorted.
    Wessa
     
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  12. Havit

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    Waiting on top of the Motorway fora group of lads from Carlow who asked if I would come to the coast with them . How could I refuse on a sunny day !! Hope I can keep up with the Japs o_O 1495730288848-1540286335.jpg
     
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  13. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    120 miles of smiles round surrey/sussex today on Doris. 3 speed camera vans though "making Sussex roads safer" didnt know they had that many. new colours too
    [​IMG]
     
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  14. Sprinter

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    I agree I think
     
  15. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    #5335 MickEng, May 26, 2017
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    Result then chiari.
    Why's it taken you so long and where are the pics. ?
    You know you shouldn't post something like that without a pic.
     
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  16. Wasp

    Wasp Well-Known Member

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    Today, I have fitted some carbon heel guards to my Gilles rear sets. Very nice they are too I think. Fotos below hopefully... IMG_1697.JPG IMG_1698.JPG
    apologies for the naff one.

    Atb

    Bob
     
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  17. Wasp

    Wasp Well-Known Member

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    IMG_1699.JPG Oh!!! Almost forgot. Fitted my new Gilles levers. Went for Gilles as I was made up with the quality of the rearsets.
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    Not reyt good at fotos am I???:confused:

    Atb

    Bob
     
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  18. Havit

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    My grandad remembered that tree when it was a twig in 1945;):grinning:
     
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  19. Wasp

    Wasp Well-Known Member

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    IMG_1701.JPG Whilst having the fettling bug, I fitted these today. Great fit, enlarged a couple of holes, but better too small than too large. I think they look smashing.
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    Conquest carbon if anyone likes...

    Atb

    Bob

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  20. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    Lovely job Bob, they look great!
     
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