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waggy
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 Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 9:40 pm Post subject: Sb8r new arrival |
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Hi all, just received an sb8r, it's in great condition and well looked after by previous owner. Will get it on the bench and remove the bodywork etc and give it a good going over. Any of you sb8r owners any wise words on things to look out for on this particular model and any useful modifications. It has a power commander fitted, and it starts and idles well, previous owner stated that softer fork springs have been fitted along with an uprated chain and sprocket set.
Any help greatly appreciated.
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akito-man
Joined: 27 Jan 2012
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Location: fife,scotland
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| Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 11:46 pm Post subject: |
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What you need to know? Dont just go stripping it down mate- ill let you know, ive just sat here writing down the sequence on my phone and it was that long the fkn thing logged me out and lost my reply, before i could post! Wank iphone!
Ill get on comp and poke summit up for you the morn after hosp appoint mate!
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akito-man
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| Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 11:48 pm Post subject: |
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By the way- hi mate, nice bike, seen her before, welcome to bim8's, have you ridden her yet?
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wot you got ?...me..well--
sb8r,98 R1,aprilla factory peg,gl1100aspencade!oh yes ford rs turbo s2 ,coz fast bikes n fast cars go together! |
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brian
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Location: Australia
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| Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 3:19 am Post subject: |
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Nice sb8r mate... nice tesi too 
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waggy
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| Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 3:45 pm Post subject: |
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Been there with the smart phone, bleeding things drive me nuts at times.
The bike is pretty tight, only issue have found is one indicator not working.
The bike was the one that was recently on ebay.
Am just removing all the body work, to check everything Ok, change out all fluids, check valve clearances, bearings etc. looks to have a fuel quick disconnect fitting next to idle screw, which I assume is not standard. Will try post some photo's as i go along. |
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Pompey
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Location: Marlborough
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| Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:03 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome aboard Waggy!
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waggy
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| Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks pompey, glad to be aboard. |
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oily
Joined: 05 Apr 2008
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Location: worcestershire
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| Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 5:40 pm Post subject: |
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Ah ha.........
the sneaky fecker who outbid me on gaybay 
Welcome aboard and thanks for saving me from a bike I couldn't afford 
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waggy
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| Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:04 pm Post subject: |
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| Sorry about that oily, then again you're the sneaky fecker that made me pay more than i needed too |
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oily
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| Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:18 pm Post subject: |
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| waggy wrote: |
| Sorry about that oily, then again you're the sneaky fecker that made me pay more than i needed too |
true........but less of the "sneaky"....I advertised the fact I was bidding
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Pompey
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| Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:27 pm Post subject: |
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Waggy, you'll fit in fine!
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akito-man
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| Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 12:19 am Post subject: |
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Elec connector on right by shock res- make sure you dissconect, rear number plate holder / indicators off first- then onto exhaust cans ,Cans can come off without taking bracket to hump off, first remove carbon heatguards on pipes, then springs from downpipes in swingarm space then pipes after seperating from each other first( joining bolt)in between two pipes- should wiggle then pull up gently!
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wot you got ?...me..well--
sb8r,98 R1,aprilla factory peg,gl1100aspencade!oh yes ford rs turbo s2 ,coz fast bikes n fast cars go together!
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akito-man
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| Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 12:22 am Post subject: |
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Loosen bolt at seat for rubber vibe wedge to tank, rear end bolts 3 either side counter sunk- tank ones first- then 2 frame each side- rear coms back and over rear brake res- be carefull!
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sb8r,98 R1,aprilla factory peg,gl1100aspencade!oh yes ford rs turbo s2 ,coz fast bikes n fast cars go together! |
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akito-man
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| Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 12:28 am Post subject: |
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Then tank- first take off top fairing- leave on mirrors and screen if u want, pull forward and off air lufts( carbon), check first for extra wires for extras !
Tank has one bolt by headstock- long one with cap, connector and quick release fuel line joint present on left! Now tank can lift back and up/ off. Be aware of all wires and relays , dont knock or move em about!, this now allows you to rear plug access! Front plug access can be got with care via battery box through forks etc!
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sb8r,98 R1,aprilla factory peg,gl1100aspencade!oh yes ford rs turbo s2 ,coz fast bikes n fast cars go together! |
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waggy
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| Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 8:46 am Post subject: |
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| many thanks akito, much appreciated. Have guests on holiday this week, so probably be banned from the man cave this week, but will post some pics when i get the chance. |
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