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Getting ready for winter

Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2016 5:21 pm
by DAB
Over the last week I have
Checked the valves, inlet too tight so adjust.
Installed heated grips.
Charge indicator LED.
Fork gaiters.
USB and power socket.
Alarm
LED light to illuminate ignition switch.
Rev meter.
Power supply for GPS.
Painted engine and forks black.
Oil change, transmission and engine.
Touched up the metalwork and wax oiled everything not visible.
Just got to assemble now, nothing broken yet. :D
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Re: Getting ready for winter

Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2016 5:37 pm
by homie
no sink? where's the kitchen sink? Why are you doing this now? Is it cold already over in UK town? I don't think I have ever seen one that dismantled. You might have to go on the whisperer list 8)

Re: Getting ready for winter

Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2016 5:45 pm
by DAB
"Why am I doing this now", well I have had all these bits for 2 years (except the alarm), I do like to plan a good job though my friends think I'm just a lazy C*&t.
Kitchen sink, still not found the right one. ;)

Re: Getting ready for winter

Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2016 7:45 pm
by kramnala58
Excellent! Obviously, when you are not lazy (according to your friends ;) ), you do things right.

I wouldn't mind seeing a side view pic of the forks when it is put back together.

Re: Getting ready for winter

Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2016 8:46 pm
by you you
Sensible mods for over here.

Where did you get the gaiters from?

Re: Getting ready for winter

Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 1:38 am
by DAB
you you wrote:Sensible mods for over here.

Where did you get the gaiters from?
Wemoto,
The following items from your order have been dispatched.
1 x Fork Gaiters Small Black 21.5cms Long 28-46mm ID - Ariete 07907

Re: Getting ready for winter

Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 3:17 am
by you you
DAB wrote:
you you wrote:Sensible mods for over here.

Where did you get the gaiters from?
Wemoto,
The following items from your order have been dispatched.
1 x Fork Gaiters Small Black 21.5cms Long 28-46mm ID - Ariete 07907

Perfect, thanks.

Re: Getting ready for winter

Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 9:18 am
by axeltow
Wow, serious stuff.

I am planning to riding my with scoot until there is snow on the streets so I am wondering what is your winter clothing?

Re: Getting ready for winter

Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 10:59 am
by DAB
axeltow wrote:Wow, serious stuff.

I am planning to riding my with scoot until there is snow on the streets so I am wondering what is your winter clothing?
I have a leather Belstaff jacket or Frank Thomas textile suit. Got a thermoscud which I didn't fit last winter but will this year.
The hand guards make so much difference, I can ride in the rain without my gloves getting wet. They only get wet when I stop. :)

Re: Getting ready for winter

Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 11:46 am
by Carl
DAB wrote:
axeltow wrote:Wow, serious stuff.

I am planning to riding my with scoot until there is snow on the streets so I am wondering what is your winter clothing?
I have a leather Belstaff jacket or Frank Thomas textile suit. Got a thermoscud which I didn't fit last winter but will this year.
The hand guards make so much difference, I can ride in the rain without my gloves getting wet. They only get wet when I stop. :)
Whats better? Muffs or hand guards?

I need to prep for winter. Any suggestions for tyres? Waa thinking of a city grip or maybe a proper winter tyre.

Re: Getting ready for winter

Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 12:32 pm
by DAB
Carl wrote:
DAB wrote:
axeltow wrote:Wow, serious stuff.

I am planning to riding my with scoot until there is snow on the streets so I am wondering what is your winter clothing?
I have a leather Belstaff jacket or Frank Thomas textile suit. Got a thermoscud which I didn't fit last winter but will this year.
The hand guards make so much difference, I can ride in the rain without my gloves getting wet. They only get wet when I stop. :)
Whats better? Muffs or hand guards?

I need to prep for winter. Any suggestions for tyres? Waa thinking of a city grip or maybe a proper winter tyre.
Guards every time, mine are Barkbusters, expensive but very good. Still on original tyres.

Re: Getting ready for winter

Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 12:37 pm
by ScooteringAbout
Have you topped up your indicator fluid? charged the flux capacitor, and infused the ignition relays with cabbage?

Re: Getting ready for winter

Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 12:50 pm
by DAB
DrewJW wrote:Have you topped up your indicator fluid? charged the flux capacitor, and infused the ignition relays with cabbage?
Yes and only ever use red cabbage. :)

Re: Getting ready for winter

Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 1:29 pm
by triaxor
DAB wrote:
DrewJW wrote:Have you topped up your indicator fluid? charged the flux capacitor, and infused the ignition relays with cabbage?
Yes and only ever use red cabbage. :)
no no no, it's regular cabbage, it's the onion that's red o_O

Re: Getting ready for winter

Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2016 11:57 am
by DAB
Finished, Gaiters fit perfectly.

Re: Getting ready for winter

Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2016 12:00 pm
by DAB
No damage to any panels, used lithium white grease on all tabs. Easy.