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Bob Taylor
Joined: 16 May 2017 Posts: 59 Location: Scotland
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2018 4:28 pm Post subject: sb6 Left Hand Switch gear |
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Can anybody help please. Does anyone know what bike it comes from? The pin on mine is broken and doesn't locate onto the bar now. Thanks. Bob. |
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Evilchicken0
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Joined: 12 May 2010 Posts: 2996 Location: London
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2018 11:27 pm Post subject: |
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The pin always breaks _________________ Don't read everything you believe |
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Bob Taylor
Joined: 16 May 2017 Posts: 59 Location: Scotland
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Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 7:29 am Post subject: |
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Not so bad then - thought it was my usual ham-fistedness lol. I'll put a self tapper in the switch - see how that works - (nobady will be able to see ) |
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stockcar
Joined: 07 Apr 2011 Posts: 836 Location: in the shadow of the "angel"
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Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 10:27 am Post subject: |
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A little bit of wrap on the bar will allow it to grip enough to not move around. |
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GeeKay
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Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 1767 Location: West Yorkshire
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Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 1:32 pm Post subject: |
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screw a 4mm bolt into the hole in the bar, cut the head off, drill the plastic pin out of the switch unit and re-assemble.
Works for me every time. _________________ 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.
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brian
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Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 3769 Location: Australia
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Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2018 12:34 am Post subject: |
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Yeah mine broke off too. I just use the old ‘drill it out and put a screw in’ trick _________________ '99 DB4 #104, '96 SB6 #1165, '94 DB2 J #652, '99 DB4 #088, '08 VTX1800, '93 ZXR750R M1, '95 ZXR750, '95 ZXR750 Race Bike, '94 CBR400rr NC29 Race Bike, '94 CB250, '49 BSA C10 250, '61 BSA A10 650, '89 ZXR750, '91 Ducati 851 |
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brian
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Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 3769 Location: Australia
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Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2018 12:36 am Post subject: |
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GeeKay wrote: |
screw a 4mm bolt into the hole in the bar, cut the head off, drill the plastic pin out of the switch unit and re-assemble.
Works for me every time. |
This sounds like a way better method than what I usually do... I usually put the screw / bolt in the switchgear housing. The bolt in the bar sounds smarter. Great idea _________________ '99 DB4 #104, '96 SB6 #1165, '94 DB2 J #652, '99 DB4 #088, '08 VTX1800, '93 ZXR750R M1, '95 ZXR750, '95 ZXR750 Race Bike, '94 CBR400rr NC29 Race Bike, '94 CB250, '49 BSA C10 250, '61 BSA A10 650, '89 ZXR750, '91 Ducati 851 |
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Bob Taylor
Joined: 16 May 2017 Posts: 59 Location: Scotland
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Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2018 8:15 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the help guys - will have it done at the weekend - no pics though lol. |
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Bob Taylor
Joined: 16 May 2017 Posts: 59 Location: Scotland
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Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2018 8:17 am Post subject: |
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On another subject - I have a sb6 - but don't ride it much as the vibes at about 5k are bad - is this normal? I was wondering whether it comes from the type of engine mounts or the way the seat is bolted to the exhausts or something else?? Any thoughts - seems a shame not to ride the thing.
Many thanks. Bob. |
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brian
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Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2018 9:21 am Post subject: |
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To be honest I haven’t really noticed the vibration. Everything is solid mounted as far as I know _________________ '99 DB4 #104, '96 SB6 #1165, '94 DB2 J #652, '99 DB4 #088, '08 VTX1800, '93 ZXR750R M1, '95 ZXR750, '95 ZXR750 Race Bike, '94 CBR400rr NC29 Race Bike, '94 CB250, '49 BSA C10 250, '61 BSA A10 650, '89 ZXR750, '91 Ducati 851 |
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Evilchicken0
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Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2018 1:23 pm Post subject: |
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Theres a bit of vibes at 3-4k due to the camshafts coming in but other than that its quite smooth.
If yours is vibey then look at balancing the carbs / make sure the plugs are all ok … or get it dyno'd.
Is the chain too tight ? don't set it on the side stand or it will be overtight when you load the suspension. _________________ Don't read everything you believe |
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Bob Taylor
Joined: 16 May 2017 Posts: 59 Location: Scotland
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Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2018 11:56 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the help. I'll check it out at the weekend - although the carbs have been balanced / new racing plugs. I think its the exhaust and how it fits under the seat - the rubber mounts have disappeared - anyway will give it ago and let you know. Thanks again. Bob. |
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Evilchicken0
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Joined: 12 May 2010 Posts: 2996 Location: London
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Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2018 1:23 pm Post subject: |
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Racing plugs ?
I don't think there are rubber mounts for the pipes, mine are bolted directly to the black "subframe" that mounts to the seat _________________ Don't read everything you believe |
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brian
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Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2018 10:32 pm Post subject: |
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My exhaust is solid mounted to the seat unit as well. I think everything is solid mounted on the 6 _________________ '99 DB4 #104, '96 SB6 #1165, '94 DB2 J #652, '99 DB4 #088, '08 VTX1800, '93 ZXR750R M1, '95 ZXR750, '95 ZXR750 Race Bike, '94 CBR400rr NC29 Race Bike, '94 CB250, '49 BSA C10 250, '61 BSA A10 650, '89 ZXR750, '91 Ducati 851 |
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