stewgnu

The steering head ones are 30205-A bearings. Two of. Is there a dedicated thread to post to?

I've just read that Ducati's new 'mid range' sportsbike has 157bhp, 80ftlbs and weights 175 kilos...

I have the workshop stand from gutsibits, which is a great, sturdy design and I've used it loads. Obviously the porkchop problem remains. Plus you're in NZ...... The basic design is mostly simple square section and flat bar welded up- maybe not a deal of effort for a capable welder/metalworker? These bikes are pretty heavy- i wouldn't want to be struggling hoisting it about.

Believe me the clamping force of the mount bolts is way in excess of the weight of the bike. Not even worth considering. Ciao Am I right in thinking that's fourteen bolts torqued to 12nm? How's the total calculated?

Yeah, I wondered... those poor gaskets! You'd want it hanging off the frame surely?

80 buckaroos? Mustn't grumble eh?

I was riding with my damper backed right off ever since I purchased the machine- engaging it even a wee bit felt like steering in treacle so I left it off. Then I replaced the head bearings and now she does benefit from a couple of turns on the damper. Mainly at low speeds when I'm riding tired/badly and putting too much weight through the 'bars. The lower bearing was proper knackered- orange and skanky. That's on a 25,000 mile machine. Incidentally, I dropped the forks about 20mm to see what would happen- whoa! That's some quick steering! Too quick for me- I've settled at 12mm which feels lovely.

Aye, well it's just the bare bones of an idea. The metal pieces are likely to need drilling for pins to prevent slippage. I'd double up 18mm pieces of good, hardwood ply each side. 36mm should hold a bike ok. The lever left in place would act as a stop. Which could be a 'U' shape, engaging at both sides and going around the rear wheel. Sweet dreams

Getting a nozzle on that front nipple is like winning the lottery.....

Here ya go! Each wooden plate requires only three slots and two holes to be routed into it. The flat-bars are set to double up as a leverage point. The top-mounts will need some further thought: Perhaps a recess for sockets? Or would some metal tubing work? I can't see this taking much more than half a day to construct- less if you're handy and have a jigsaw & router. I'd say it'd get the bike up in less than 5 mins too. You can use a jack to raise the front if required.

My local shop has the Putoline 20w40 V-twin semi oil. At £27 for 4 litres it seems good value and I assume it's suitable...

Hmmm.... How about: 2 x (25-36mm thickness) teardrop shaped 'sides'. Holes at suitable points to enable sides to be fixed and rotate in unison (flat- or round-bar slid thru?). (Prob need fixing somehow for rigidity). Holes at 'pointy' ends to accept chop mounts. Or permanently attached sockets for chop nut? More holes to accept threaded bar for clamping all together with wingnuts. Attachments at round ends to accept extension bars for lifting leverage. I could sketch this up if my explanation is lacking?

Well, a big one. Big one before The Big One.

Well next year's the big one...

I think it was on this forum that someone mentioned flicking the ignition on/off a couple of times to engage the fuel pump twice for added benefit?? Dunno... I always use the fast idle from cold and let her jiggle at about 2k for half a minute or so to wake her up. Also, mine was starting very grumpily at first till I realised the throttle twist I was giving her on start-up was counter productive. Took me a good month or two to get to know her! Now we're in love. Today I attempt to replace the head races so I expect possible strain on our relationship.

that's a nice bike btw.

One day....oh yes, one day...

Yes, he saw a niche in the market of auto parts/ice in the nineties and my word did he exploit it!

Mah wife is havin a red-neck themed burpday party tonight.... There'll be mullets, cherry-stone spittin, a hog squealin contest, a surfeit o dungarees and baseball caps. I thought: 'Hot daymn, ahl git me some good sippin whisky for the occasion.' I had a hand on the good ol' Woodford Reserve kentucky.... but settled on a bottle of Highland Park 12yo. As it eys a mowst delectable beverage.

Mine also drives well but has a bit of play. Not sure how much is ok before needing attention. Pasotibbs mentioned to me that access to the bearing at the bevel box end is particularly awkward. You'd think that the shaft would be robust and last well but Stew

Found this vanilla porter in Lidl's. Extremely pleasant.

New o-ring done the trick. For other UK riders, Halfords sell this packet of o-rings: The 2 smallest of which are a good match for the sensor ring. Costs two quid.

Well I thought the can were kinda fugly... however it allows a nice view of the lovely swingarm. I prefer my tasty titanium mistrals which weigh less'n a handful o' o-rings.

Blimey there's a question! They certainly take a good while to cool down- the head stays warm long after headers and crankcase. I am now very interested to know if there's much of a difference when hot. I am no help here, haa! Sorry! I though stone cold meant ambient temp at least (to ensure some universal 'yard stick')?. But I'd reckon after an hour or so it couldn't make much difference to the home mekkanik.... Oh and

Bet it's not easy being a custom bike builder though. Seems no matter how much love and care they put into their bikes there's folks moaning about how they don't like the tyres/mudguards/seat/paint-job/exhausts/blingy fasteners etc. I remember that carbon job: http://www.bikeexif.com/moto-guzzi-daytona-custom Looks pretty damn cool, apart from all the blingy fasteners. I can't help thinking how sweet a 170 kilo V11 would handle! I'd last about a day before ending up in hospital or jail...