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by SimonV
Tue Jan 31, 2006 6:15 am
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: fzr chaingaurd
Replies: 4
Views: 5051

I've been thinking about this one...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/UK-STAINLESS-STEE ... dZViewItem

Si
by SimonV
Fri May 13, 2005 6:18 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: fork mod
Replies: 8
Views: 7456

Re: ride height

canap - thats UK shop is just a 10 minute drive from me <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :banana --><img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... ananna.gif ALT=":banana"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> might stop by there next week for a chat<br><br>Cheers Simon <p></p><i></i>
by SimonV
Thu May 12, 2005 11:43 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: fork mod
Replies: 8
Views: 7456

Re: ride height

Good post Cannap - I'm thinking it's time for new springs up front - after 40k miles think they've had their day, even with max preload I'm running out of travel, doesnt help weighing 220lbs <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :rolleyes --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/eyes.gif ALT=":rolley...
by SimonV
Thu May 12, 2005 9:36 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: REPAIRING - plastic damage
Replies: 14
Views: 10597

Re: REPAIRING - plastic damage

I use a product called Threebond Plastic Repair Kit, bought thru Harris in the UK. <!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="https://www.harris-performance.com/website/acatalog/index.html?https%3A//www.harris-performance.com/website/acatalog/Online_Catalog_Three_Bond_High_Performance_Adhesives_and_Sealan...
by SimonV
Tue Apr 20, 2004 9:52 am
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: A lively discussion?
Replies: 174
Views: 118691

Tarmac tear up ;-)

Yes!!!!, MOT'd, taxed and insured, ready to rip up some tarmac <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :rollin --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/roll.gif ALT=":rollin"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> - who wants it first? Porsche.... Lotus Ellise.... Audi TT ..... BMW 330ci???? - really guys <!--EZCO...
by SimonV
Wed Mar 17, 2004 8:17 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: remove tires
Replies: 7
Views: 7073

Factory Pro Jet Kit

Chuck, <br><br>Can you ship to UK? I've hunted high and low and haven't been able to find a supplier in the UK, was about to go with K&N but this seems better - can a novice install it (with patience).<br><br>Please email me off post simon.venton@ntlworld.com<br><br><!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :hat --...
by SimonV
Tue Mar 02, 2004 3:16 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Disc Removal
Replies: 10
Views: 8791

Bearings

Rob, F5<br><br>Thanks for the advice, I'd already planned to get new bearings regardless of cost, not known when (if at all) the existing bearings have been replaced and the thought of reusing them after whacking them makes my stomach roll. Someone suggested taking note of the bearing number and buy...
by SimonV
Mon Mar 01, 2004 5:31 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Disc Removal
Replies: 10
Views: 8791

Re: Disc Removal.... now where's the paint

Rob,<br><br>Good news, word of mouth led me to a local(ish) firm that will do each wheel for £30!! thats half the price of everyone else!! I'm a happy boy <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :rollin --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/roll.gif ALT=":rollin"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br><br><...
by SimonV
Sun Feb 29, 2004 5:57 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Silky White Touch-up
Replies: 3
Views: 3987

Silky White Touch-up

Does anyone know whether its possible to get Yamaha's Silky White paint colour for a small fairing touch-up, I have a few cracks which I am going to repair with some form of plastic repair kit and just want to hide the marks for this summer and get it sorted properly next winter - I'm going the DIY ...
by SimonV
Sat Feb 28, 2004 2:48 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Disc Removal
Replies: 10
Views: 8791

Disc Removal.... now where's the paint

Phew - nice and easy, no bolt problems, no rounded heads, all the discs marked up so they go back on the same way they came off i.e. the same place! now to find somewhere locally that ain't going to cost me and arm and a leg to paint! only thing left is the removal of the bearings..... <!--EZCODE EM...
by SimonV
Fri Feb 27, 2004 8:50 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Disc Removal
Replies: 10
Views: 8791

Blimey oh Reily!! Rob

Rob!!<br><br>Thats good, I was quoted locally £120 for the pair all in, excluding new bearings - I just found out that I need my fork legs replaced because of severe pitting, so it feels like someone just cut a whole in my pocket <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :\ --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images...
by SimonV
Fri Feb 27, 2004 3:40 am
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: A lively discussion?
Replies: 174
Views: 118691

Re: Johnny 'OK Yar' Blythe-Smith

You watch too many movies kid...tell me if my tail light works!!!<br><br>RALMAO - I want that on my number plate!!!!! <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :hat --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/pimp.gif ALT=":hat"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p></p><i></i>
by SimonV
Fri Feb 27, 2004 3:35 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Disc Removal
Replies: 10
Views: 8791

Disc Removal

Tatty wheels are like tatty shoes - they let the whole package down, so I want to have my RU's wheels redone......<br><br>OK, looking at this, it seems obvious! Just undo the bolts and remove the disc from the wheel and likewise when it comes to putting them back together.<br><br>But from experience...
by SimonV
Wed Feb 25, 2004 8:40 am
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: A lively discussion?
Replies: 174
Views: 118691

Re: A lively discussion?

LOL - I can't but help draw a paralel with this and my other favourite two wheel sport of moutain biking <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :eek --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/eek.gif ALT=":eek"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> two groups of mountian bikers will acknowlege with a wave, a 'how ...