1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.

Pinned So what have you done to your bike today?

Discussion in 'The Pub' started by kiffsta, Nov 3, 2013.

  1. Mymia

    Mymia Active Member

    Messages:
    92
    Likes Received:
    75
    Trophy Points:
    103
    Joined:
    May 3, 2017
    Gender:
    Female
    Location:
    Mid North Coast, NSW
    My Bike:
    2018 Royal Enfield Classic Squadron Blue, 1996 GSX250F (Purple) SOLD, 2012 Honda CB125E (Blue) SOLD, 2011 Laro Prostreet (White) a.k.a. The Bike That Will Not Leave!
    Yeh, I'm totally in love with it. It came out so much better than I thought it would. I'm now thinking of doing tank grips with A'Tuin on each side. Nerd, I know.

    So, today I did actually drop off the old brake lines locally so they can use them as a template for the new ones. They're not going to be purple. Since they'll be ready by Wednesday, I can live with that. Did get something else that was purple today though.

    nijMztCl.jpg

    Bike's in pieces, but hey, I got something pretty. Priorities, right?
     
    • Agree Agree x 1
  2. Andych

    Andych Moderator Staff Member Premium Member Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

    Messages:
    4,289
    Likes Received:
    2,504
    Trophy Points:
    918
    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2016
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Albury 2641
    My Bike:
    1987 Yamaha SRX250, Honda 1974 SL125 K1, 2022 Triumph Tiger Sport 660
    Finally got my little fold up trailer from Its holiday in Melbourne after buying it on eBay
    cdb1a30af2e003589a8712a4fe502e4c.jpg

    And I found a really good tank for the VTR so I cancelled the repairs on the original tank.
    Sitting in position to keep it safe

    c47534f04686f21af88095058b45454b.jpg


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
     
    • Like Like x 5
    • Winner Winner x 1
  3. ShaneP

    ShaneP Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    2,574
    Likes Received:
    1,101
    Trophy Points:
    798
    Joined:
    May 12, 2014
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Yeppoon
    My Bike:
    Yamaha FZR250 speed bike, Yamaha YZ/WR250F, Kawasaki ZX2R, Honda VTR250, DR350 (x 3.5), a couple of prototypes and whatever else.
    Madness I say, madness!
    I left work Friday afternoon to pack for a weekend trip to collect some bikes - about 1600km round-trip. After some details, like rewiring the trailer plug, I was on my way. To somewhere... I packed a swag so I was sleeping on the side of the road. Sleeping might be exaggerating, it was cold. So much so that I got up at about half past 3 in morning and started off again. A few other delays, like forgetting to get cash out before arriving at the seller's place, but all in all, it was a good trip. The only roo I hit (it was full moon) was just its tail. There were a few dead roos around, so very lucky. The trip went well enough that I even made it home for church. Now I have 1 and 2 half bikes... extra bikes. Time to get some things done and move some bikes on.
     
  4. kiffsta

    kiffsta Senior Member

    Messages:
    9,066
    Likes Received:
    6,872
    Trophy Points:
    1,168
    Joined:
    Aug 7, 2010
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Brisbane
    What did you buy ?
     
  5. ShaneP

    ShaneP Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    2,574
    Likes Received:
    1,101
    Trophy Points:
    798
    Joined:
    May 12, 2014
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Yeppoon
    My Bike:
    Yamaha FZR250 speed bike, Yamaha YZ/WR250F, Kawasaki ZX2R, Honda VTR250, DR350 (x 3.5), a couple of prototypes and whatever else.
    2 and a half nightmares. 2 hyosung gt250r parts bikes and a yz250. received_1960071070878493.jpeg
     
  6. Grasshopper

    Grasshopper Well-Known Member Dirty Wheel Club

    Messages:
    1,060
    Likes Received:
    514
    Trophy Points:
    543
    Joined:
    Feb 19, 2014
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Tamworth NSW
    My Bike:
    Yamaha FZR 250 3LN3, Triumph Sprint ST 955i
    image1(2).JPG

    Couldn't work out what the noise was on the Triumph. So called the Good Doctor in for a health check....

    Turns out to be - noisy bearings on the alternator.... time to rebuild it...
     
    • Funny x 2
    • Like x 1
    • Agree x 1
    • Informative x 1
    • Nice Work x 1
  7. Phil

    Phil Senior Member Contributing Member

    Messages:
    3,613
    Likes Received:
    1,549
    Trophy Points:
    923
    Joined:
    Aug 8, 2010
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    M C E
    Location:
    Sunshine Coast Qld
    Home Page:
    My Bike:
    Suzuki GT250X7 Kawasaki ZZR600
    Aren't you lucky to have "the good doctor" who makes house calls.
    But the big question is....
    Does he bulk bill.

    Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk
     
    • Funny Funny x 2
    • Like Like x 1
  8. Murdo

    Murdo The Good Doctor Staff Member Contributing Member Ride and Events Crew

    Messages:
    6,397
    Likes Received:
    4,785
    Trophy Points:
    1,148
    Joined:
    May 4, 2013
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    Tamworth, NSW
    My Bike:
    1937 Royal Enfield 250, CF Moto 250 V5, Honda's XL250, CBR250, FT500 plus a few others.
    A nice cuppa is full payment.
    The $3.00 ebay stethoscope pays for itself again. :thumb_ups:
     
    • Like Like x 3
    • Agree Agree x 1
  9. Grasshopper

    Grasshopper Well-Known Member Dirty Wheel Club

    Messages:
    1,060
    Likes Received:
    514
    Trophy Points:
    543
    Joined:
    Feb 19, 2014
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Tamworth NSW
    My Bike:
    Yamaha FZR 250 3LN3, Triumph Sprint ST 955i
    Yes, I'm gonna get me one of those :thumb_ups:
     
  10. KICKERMAN360

    KICKERMAN360 Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    389
    Likes Received:
    294
    Trophy Points:
    273
    Joined:
    Oct 26, 2014
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Melbourne/Gold Coast
    My Bike:
    CRF50, CR125, MC21,MC22,CBR600RR
    I bought a 03 CR250 earlier this year however it was a total turd - so many issues with it that I won't even begin to mention them.

    Last week I saw a CRF450 for sale for an odd price. I bargained the guy down and picked it up the next night. The crankcase is cracked and shattered near the output shaft. But it has a lot of nice parts including black excel rims in really good condition and an oversize front brake rotor.

    19051353_763160813844879_2595988897829748736_n.jpg

    I was pulling it apart to evaluate if it was worth fixing, or scavenging parts for the CR250 (I want the fork and wheels). Hit a major road block with the swing arm bolt. The previous owner must have never taken it out because it was stuck!

    After applying heat and WD-40 to no avail I had to get creative as shown below. A crankcase splitter is a very versatile tool. A sledge hammer too! Now I can take apart the engine and see what went wrong and what to do next...

    19050282_446056452430989_2505474742694182912_n.jpg
     
    • Like Like x 2
  11. Rossco_Perth

    Rossco_Perth Confirmed Tinkerer :)

    Messages:
    54
    Likes Received:
    45
    Trophy Points:
    88
    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2017
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Automotive Franchise manager
    Location:
    Perth, Western Australia
    My Bike:
    Kawasaki ZX-2R (zxr250A)
    This happened today!

    0b09e3c6727c9be5b4f218c1d491683f.jpg

    Passed inspection & registered!

    So stoked - thanks to the guys here & the knowledge base in these forums

    Time for a ride!

    90af98db5f257beaf586a6623f9559a7.jpg




    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
     
    • Winner Winner x 4
    • Love it! Love it! x 1
  12. Cbuzz

    Cbuzz Well-Known Member Dirty Wheel Club

    Messages:
    142
    Likes Received:
    58
    Trophy Points:
    233
    Joined:
    Mar 30, 2017
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Australia
    My Bike:
    ZXR250A
    Nice one mate ! Bike looks awesome. Is the plate covering the right indicator ? Actually, dam that's a big plate. Vic motorcycle number plates are half that size.
     
  13. Rossco_Perth

    Rossco_Perth Confirmed Tinkerer :)

    Messages:
    54
    Likes Received:
    45
    Trophy Points:
    88
    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2017
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Automotive Franchise manager
    Location:
    Perth, Western Australia
    My Bike:
    Kawasaki ZX-2R (zxr250A)
    Was temporarily fitted off centre (I had to drill some holes to centre it), all good now

    7f6299de0c3e3697d1639497e1c99023.jpg


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
     
    • Like Like x 2
  14. kiffsta

    kiffsta Senior Member

    Messages:
    9,066
    Likes Received:
    6,872
    Trophy Points:
    1,168
    Joined:
    Aug 7, 2010
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Brisbane
    Legend !!!
     
  15. Andych

    Andych Moderator Staff Member Premium Member Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

    Messages:
    4,289
    Likes Received:
    2,504
    Trophy Points:
    918
    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2016
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Albury 2641
    My Bike:
    1987 Yamaha SRX250, Honda 1974 SL125 K1, 2022 Triumph Tiger Sport 660
    The move has started, first things to move were the bikes
    Got to get the priorities right
    51fb9bc5abc1462d68fdfa0043fd5d49.jpg


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
     
    • Like Like x 3
    • Winner Winner x 2
  16. my67xr

    my67xr Bike Enthusiast Staff Member Premium Member Contributing Member

    Messages:
    4,313
    Likes Received:
    2,383
    Trophy Points:
    898
    Joined:
    Jun 18, 2016
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Panel Beater, Spray Painter, Custom Fabricator
    Location:
    Adelaide, South Australia
    My Bike:
    Yamaha's , 1990 FZR250R 3LN3 , 1986 XT250TS 57R , 1984 IT200L 43G, 1976 IT400C 510
    Not on my bike, but i went and did my 3.25 hour's at the Advanced RiderSafe course today on their 2014 XT250, and passed.
    As of tomorrow morning at 9am i will be on an R Date licence, so no L's or P's anymore :dance2:
     
    • Like Like x 4
    • Winner Winner x 2
  17. risky

    risky risky

    Messages:
    4,555
    Likes Received:
    1,177
    Trophy Points:
    923
    Joined:
    Nov 4, 2012
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    risky by name AND actions
    Location:
    newcastle,australia
    My Bike:
    honda ca77, megelli x2,fzr yamaha x 5 ,maxim,cb750.cb600 hornet,zxr250,marusho magnum electra.
    finally got the friends cb350 k4 running right. had to fix points yesterday and replace plugs today and got a consistent spark. then tune the mixture one rhs=easy to do with infra red thermometer.
     
    • Nice Work Nice Work x 2
    • Like Like x 1
  18. kiffsta

    kiffsta Senior Member

    Messages:
    9,066
    Likes Received:
    6,872
    Trophy Points:
    1,168
    Joined:
    Aug 7, 2010
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Brisbane
    This was on the back of a bike I bought last week
    IMG_0795.JPG
     
    • Like Like x 2
    • Funny Funny x 1
    • Winner Winner x 1
  19. my67xr

    my67xr Bike Enthusiast Staff Member Premium Member Contributing Member

    Messages:
    4,313
    Likes Received:
    2,383
    Trophy Points:
    898
    Joined:
    Jun 18, 2016
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Panel Beater, Spray Painter, Custom Fabricator
    Location:
    Adelaide, South Australia
    My Bike:
    Yamaha's , 1990 FZR250R 3LN3 , 1986 XT250TS 57R , 1984 IT200L 43G, 1976 IT400C 510
    Just had my first on road pillion experience on the FZR.
    It went well, very smooth and the passenger had a good idea of what to do as well.
    I reckon my 10yo son will be the next passenger once i find him some decent riding gear.
     
    • Like Like x 2
  20. risky

    risky risky

    Messages:
    4,555
    Likes Received:
    1,177
    Trophy Points:
    923
    Joined:
    Nov 4, 2012
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    risky by name AND actions
    Location:
    newcastle,australia
    My Bike:
    honda ca77, megelli x2,fzr yamaha x 5 ,maxim,cb750.cb600 hornet,zxr250,marusho magnum electra.
    fitted new air filter to the bmw and ran it ready for a ride on sunday.
     

Share This Page