What have you done for your bike today????

[peteGS]

200 jeez that's not alot. How big is the tank on that 450? I get about 350 out of 16 litres

Seems my economy is slightly improved... 210km's before I had to fill this morning... typically I put 11.2 litres in when I go to reserve.

If I'm out riding in the hills I get more like 230 to 240 but have never hit reserve out there to be sure...

My little 450 breathes very well and is jetted on the rich side... I sacrifice economy for fun with those K&N's and that nice pipe 

[slipperymongoose]

Yeah we're gonna have to hear them

[peteGS]

Hey I keep offering rides up to ya'... 

Haha, there's a bunch of vid's in the Brissie thread will give you a clue too...

[Twisted]

yeah I know... Also know Ducatisti don't like their rides being confused with Hyo's 

.... What I don't get is with all Duc's brilliance.... Why they copied the Hyo GTR's for the monsters? 

Thought Ducati copied the Honda VTR 250s 

[Janx101]

Don't you get bothered now! ... It's ok... A lot of Ducatisti have trouble 'thought-ing' .. 

[peteGS]

yeah I know... Also know Ducatisti don't like their rides being confused with Hyo's 

.... What I don't get is with all Duc's brilliance.... Why they copied the Hyo GTR's for the monsters? 

Thought Ducati copied the Honda VTR 250s 

Ok I must've missed something... where was the Duc?

And did you fix the GS yet?

[Twisted]

GS is being borrowed by a friend who is bikeless at the mo.

Ducati is here -

[Janx101]

Cos I don't know squat about Duc's ... Other than they red and ridden by snobby types  lmao ...

What's that little white lever looking thing just behind the key? 

[peterscotts]

Cos I don't know squat about Duc's ... Other than they red and ridden by snobby types  lmao ...

What's that little white lever looking thing just behind the key? 

Quick release .. Tank removal   

[Janx101]

Gee those Italians think of everything eh!! ... Imagine... Knowing their product could burst into flames at any time they include a QR for the tank.... So those riders with fast enough reactions can rip the tank away and prevent a total conflagration!! ... Nice!! 

[Twisted]

Cos I don't know squat about Duc's ... Other than they red and ridden by snobby types  lmao ...

What's that little white lever looking thing just behind the key? 

Quick release .. Tank removal   

Correct. Flips up just like a hood of a car.

[Snake2715]

Pile o parts.. now back to work to see what all I get done between distractions.

[afx500]

Looks like the same windshield I've got Snake .

Well I haven't had a lot of time to get much riding in other than back and forth to work, but today went on a nice 150ish mile ride through the twisty country roads of Tennessee. Although it was to a funeral that I rode in  . Still a very nice ride on a very nice summer day.

[Watevaman]

rode it:

[NortwestRider]

My wife got hers all dirty 2,000 miles from home !!.





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[makman]

Ridden it through the tumultuous streets of London in rush hour traffic.  Also had the chance to clean the rear swingarm area and have a look at the non working Scottoiler.  That will get more looking at this afternoon if time permits.  Has the touring tank under the numberplate fitted and is a rather nice addition, but is currently not pushing any fluid through the pipework.

[Vindicate]

That is just how I like to see working bike on a road trip NorthWEst ride. I like to view my Nissan Patrol like that as well and then when getting home use the highpressure water to make the vehicle clean again. Good fun always.

[Snake2715]

Well saturday (above) got thrown out the window.. bought another GS. Tuesday got thrown out as I bought... another GS..

So Sunday partially and Monday night after work I did the following:

Brake Bleed front and rear before pic:


Front Fork rebuild, Seals, Sonic install, Front Fork Brace install:




Superbike Bars and Pro Grips installed:


Battery box painted (sticky residue is old tape, I didnt bother cleaning  tape residue off it, plus it rained on my finished paint!):


Raptor Screen install:




Katana Rear shock install:



No pics but also:
Clutch Adjustment
Bar End Mirrors
LED Indicator conversion
Battery Tender Quick Connector


Still have some fine tuning to do, shave tail, etc.

[peteGS]

Haven't uploaded pic's yet but replacement rear guard and tail light back from the repairer's yesterday and installed, and put my replacement rear brake pedal on last night 

I also got to give the new Sport Demons a bit of a better run yesterday 

Awesome tyres! 

[Old Mechanic]

Tightened up the kick stand by adding a washer, and lubed the chain. Waiting for fork seals to get here and get them done then I should be set for a while.

regards
Mech