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by SimonD
Sun Feb 11, 2024 5:30 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What did you do today?
Replies: 582
Views: 54495
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Re: What did you do today?

Shame about your MT-10 experience. Presumably there is a bad batch of ECUs, it's not one I've heard of before. Interesting too to hear about the switchgear. The last Yamaha I rode was an XSR900 but I have no recollection of the switchgear. Strangely it is one of the few things that I dislike about m...
by SimonD
Mon Feb 05, 2024 9:35 pm
Forum: Tips and tricks
Topic: Centre stand removal
Replies: 13
Views: 1478
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Re: Centre stand removal

I was wondering about doing that and using some black silicone/adhesive to hold it in place.
by SimonD
Mon Feb 05, 2024 9:28 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Thinking of getting a 2nd bike
Replies: 17
Views: 1139
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Re: Thinking of getting a 2nd bike

Congrats. I love that engine and it is surprisingly comfortable.
by SimonD
Mon Feb 05, 2024 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Thinking of getting a 2nd bike
Replies: 17
Views: 1139
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Re: Thinking of getting a 2nd bike

MT10?
Bloody lovely thing if it is. Small tank and heavy fuel consumption is the only thing that put me off a few years ago. Still waiting for a Tracer 10.
by SimonD
Sun Feb 04, 2024 7:09 pm
Forum: Tips and tricks
Topic: Centre stand removal
Replies: 13
Views: 1478
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Re: Centre stand removal

Thanks for that. I'll be doing mine soon.
I have a better spare that I'll be painting with Hammerite. I find that as soon as powder coat chips it starts coming off in chunks. At least with hammerite I can touch it up whenever it is on the lift.
by SimonD
Sun Jan 28, 2024 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Keis Heated Kit with 3rd Party Controller
Replies: 23
Views: 1275
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Re: Keis Heated Kit with 3rd Party Controller

I bought a Keiss heated vest years ago and have only used it once on the bike. It gets plenty of use at the touchline of freezing hockey pitches though! I set up a dedicated lead on the Buell for the vest rather than use the 12V ciggy lighter sockets. Should I do the same on the RT or can I just plu...
by SimonD
Wed Dec 27, 2023 10:14 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Fork service
Replies: 7
Views: 796
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Re: Fork service

I'd drain the fork with the dirty oil then empty the clean oil from the other leg into the one that had the dirty fluid. Pump it through a bit then drain before filling both legs with fresh oil.
by SimonD
Thu Dec 21, 2023 5:23 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Home Servicing
Replies: 6
Views: 684
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Re: Home Servicing

If you are buying new/nearly new bikes and changing them every year or two then main dealer servicing is a must to retain value. My bikes are 27, 15 and 14 years old and I generally keep them for at least 10 years. Self servicing is the only way to get to know and trust an older bike. There is a sli...
by SimonD
Thu Dec 21, 2023 11:53 am
Forum: Tech and Performance
Topic: Engine revs twist things to the right
Replies: 5
Views: 1409
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Re: Engine revs twist things to the right

Longitudinal crankshaft is the cause - Guzzis do it too as does my car. I find it rather comforting.
by SimonD
Thu Dec 21, 2023 1:39 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Alloy forks pitting - how to get them looking good!
Replies: 4
Views: 422
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Re: Alloy forks pitting - how to get them looking good!

If you have a 2010 or earlier model with fork legs like mine then an abrasive pad - I think I used 3M scotch-brite pads - did the trick followed by a good clean with thinners. For the 2011 on bikes something more sophisticated would be required. Removing the fork sliders is very easy. I just removed...
by SimonD
Fri Dec 15, 2023 11:56 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Will i fit a RT?
Replies: 8
Views: 599
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Re: Will i fit a RT?

How do you measure inside leg? My trouser fitting is 32"-33" and I am a little over 6' tall. Listen to TMF and he says that his inside leg is 32" but he's 5'8" - is he measuring to the ground? I fitted lowering pegs to my RT which improved comfort no end - to be honest it was alm...
by SimonD
Mon Oct 30, 2023 3:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How to look stupid
Replies: 3
Views: 484
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Re: How to look stupid

...it's bad enough turning up on an RT! ;)
by SimonD
Thu Oct 26, 2023 2:07 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Who locks their bikes up for the winter?
Replies: 16
Views: 1376
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Re: Who locks their bikes up for the winter?

I bought the RT as a winter bike. Heated bars, seats, big fairing and a conveniently placed socket for my heated vest make it ideal. I don't leave the house in pouring rain (unless I have a ferry to catch) but it doesn't worry me if it rains while I'm out. The only thing that will put me off is heav...
by SimonD
Mon Oct 16, 2023 11:51 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hi-Viz vests
Replies: 37
Views: 2694
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Re: Hi-Viz vests

Steve398 wrote: Sun Oct 15, 2023 7:53 pm Here’s a photo I’ve posted on another thread. In this shot I’ve got halo lights and very bright yellow accessory lamps on as well as the Hi-Viz. I appreciate that I’m at an angle, not straight on.

What catches your eye first?
The bike.