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2bims
Joined: 03 Apr 2010 Posts: 7289
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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 1:23 pm Post subject: Winter Lay up Procedure - Winter start up Procedure |
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Dark nights closing in...constant wet weather...and first signs of morning frost......Laying up a few bikes.......bike rotation on the go....Giving final clean and lube...brimming tanks up to top with 97/99 grade ethanol free fuel...linking up to chargers...lubing chains, over inflating tyres etc
Whats everyone else doing?
And evidently I don't want a whole winter "bike free"...so its time to break free Good Ol' TANGO...!!!!!!!!!!
Poor things been languishing at back of garage for the last 18 months...I didn't bother using it last winter...kind of miss the old girl....new oils and filters ordered.....Had to get the jumpstarter battery back up on her to get her going though....I'd drained the tanks and carb before laying up and disconnected the battery......Full fluids of clutch and brakes ongoing also...just need to get her MOT's first
And just for Back up....theres my Sons DT125R which is still taxed and tested (at £17 per year for road tax...theres no 6 month option available....)
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vort28
Joined: 22 Mar 2010 Posts: 2194 Location: Northwest , UK
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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 4:07 pm Post subject: |
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I expected more of you 2bims !!!!
What is that ?? SUPERSIZE PICTURES ARE US ????
Large thumbnails on Imgur . I know you getting old and struggle with technology but I only have a 32inch screen at work and can't fit those pictures on it !!!!!
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2bims
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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 4:16 pm Post subject: |
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Havent quite figured it out yet....just use dropdown menu and click share to forums...the others dont seem to work for me... |
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Gavin944888
Joined: 29 Jan 2014 Posts: 572 Location: Essex....way South of Scotland
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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 4:34 pm Post subject: |
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2Bims
really taken by the block of wood in final picture
Glad that you are back......
regards
Gavin _________________ On an Island in the River Thames!
Cagiva Elefant 888/955 & adventure sidecar
Cagiva Elefant 999r engined
Cagiva BIMOTA Motard Concept
BIMOTA DB9 (with DB11 rear-end)
BIMOTA DB7-11 VLX MULE (build coming to an end)
BIMOTA DB11 VLX Supercharger |
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2bims
Joined: 03 Apr 2010 Posts: 7289
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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 5:26 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Gav.....Block of wood is Optional Factory extra for Bimota side stands....DB2 used to languish there...will remove from place as "normal" KTM with normal sidestand will now reside in that position.
Been giving up the poisonous carcinogenic weed..3months now...so was staying away from potentially stressful situations...like trying to fix Bimotas...or how to import bikes from Mars ....etc etc...Tennis elbow now 95% better...so last week I fell off a ladder instead and now crokked me back.....this old age S**t is as bad as my grandparents made out..... |
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Admin Site Admin
Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 508 Location: Stafford, UK
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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 6:43 pm Post subject: |
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Hi
Will keep riding them occasionally. So hopefully won't have any problems
All the best
Katy |
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GeeKay
Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 1767 Location: West Yorkshire
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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 9:26 pm Post subject: |
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still using mine - another 230 kms today _________________ Bimota SB6 and Benelli TNT 899S road bikes.
Beta Techno trials iron. Project bikes:- Suzuki V4 500, TS185 cafe racer, XR11/71, Kettle/Katana, TDRGV250, OR50, Gag125,Triumph T595 and a Triumph X75 Hurricane replica.
Too many projects............... |
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GeeKay
Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 1767 Location: West Yorkshire
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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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still using mine - another 230 kms today _________________ Bimota SB6 and Benelli TNT 899S road bikes.
Beta Techno trials iron. Project bikes:- Suzuki V4 500, TS185 cafe racer, XR11/71, Kettle/Katana, TDRGV250, OR50, Gag125,Triumph T595 and a Triumph X75 Hurricane replica.
Too many projects............... |
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GeeKay
Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 1767 Location: West Yorkshire
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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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so that'll be 460 kms today then............... _________________ Bimota SB6 and Benelli TNT 899S road bikes.
Beta Techno trials iron. Project bikes:- Suzuki V4 500, TS185 cafe racer, XR11/71, Kettle/Katana, TDRGV250, OR50, Gag125,Triumph T595 and a Triumph X75 Hurricane replica.
Too many projects............... |
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vort28
Joined: 22 Mar 2010 Posts: 2194 Location: Northwest , UK
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Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2017 6:59 am Post subject: |
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2bims wrote: |
Havent quite figured it out yet....just use dropdown menu and click share to forums...the others dont seem to work for me... |
There's a list underneath the links of sizes , thumbnails etc. Defaults to original , just click on large thumbnail and then get the link.
Oh and preview before you post !!!!! |
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vort28
Joined: 22 Mar 2010 Posts: 2194 Location: Northwest , UK
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Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2017 7:01 am Post subject: |
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GeeKay wrote: |
so that'll be 460 kms today then............... |
Was it groundhog day yesterday GK ?? |
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Evilchicken0
Joined: 12 May 2010 Posts: 2996 Location: London
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Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2017 9:26 am Post subject: |
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I was going to "do some bits" and maybe "fuck about with the engine" _________________ Don't read everything you believe |
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Spongebob
Joined: 03 May 2016 Posts: 144 Location: Oxfordshire
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Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2017 11:50 am Post subject: |
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Still using my SB6R in it's role as commuter bike. |
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2bims
Joined: 03 Apr 2010 Posts: 7289
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Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2017 1:39 pm Post subject: |
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vort28 wrote: |
2bims wrote: |
Havent quite figured it out yet....just use dropdown menu and click share to forums...the others dont seem to work for me... |
There's a list underneath the links of sizes , thumbnails etc. Defaults to original , just click on large thumbnail and then get the link.
Oh and preview before you post !!!!! |
Ah.....that's the options when you look at one piccie at a time...I get it...I was uploading in bunches and just viewing all shots in a row...and the options on sizes only pops up when you view each picture individually in imgur....tis a delight to use though...absolutely no pop-ups, crap adverts...screen blockers and fall downs like PukeBucket...who write an email to me every week offering a $40 discount to their $399/year sign up fee.....jokers |
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GeeKay
Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 1767 Location: West Yorkshire
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Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2017 12:12 pm Post subject: |
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out again yesterday, enjoying the late autumnal sunny weather around Troutsdale and the Forge Valley.........
then to the seaside for an ice cream.............
then home for a wash and wax..........
_________________ Bimota SB6 and Benelli TNT 899S road bikes.
Beta Techno trials iron. Project bikes:- Suzuki V4 500, TS185 cafe racer, XR11/71, Kettle/Katana, TDRGV250, OR50, Gag125,Triumph T595 and a Triumph X75 Hurricane replica.
Too many projects............... |
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