Quote from: Muldoonanyone ever replaced a fron brake lever?? :dunno:

Dude, my first stationary tip-over (of three so far ) saw the demise of my bike's original brake lever. I got a new adjustable one for $29.90. The only difference is that it only has four stops instead of six on the original, and the end doesn't have the cut-out bit that weakens it to make it break off instead of bending. I also could have got a non-adjustable one for $12.90. To install it you just have to take out one bolt, which has a 5mm hex head on top and a 10mm nut underneath.

Quote from: pfbTo install it you just have to take out one bolt, which has a 5mm hex head on top and a 10mm nut underneath.

Oops, it's actually a slotted bolt, which goes through the master cylinder mount. The hex-head bolt holds the two parts of the adjustable lever together.

Cheers mate, Ill give it a burl on the weekend! Im a tad mechanically challenged  though

Gentlemen (I use the term loosely),

It is with deep regret I announce the passing of my beloved first bike my 2002 Suzi GS500......

.....onto the Honda dealer who has kindly agreed to give her a new home and swap me for an 04 VFR800 (with a slight reimbursement to his good self)...

Pick it up on Wednesday....and of course its red !

If anyone's looking for an immaculate GS500, call Hawkesbury Honda (Windsor NSW) and see what sort of deal they can do you....Alternatively there are still a couple of 04 VFRs left at the bargain ride away price of $15,990....but I'm not here to poach any GS'rs

Anyways, I'll still post in here from time to time and maybe catch up with you guys on the next ride..

Cheers    

Colmano

Hi Colman,

sorry to hear that  but you know We do have to move on . I will be doing the same thing in about 8 weeks ( I hope to)  I was  looking at the VFR 800 & the GSF 1200s Bandit  I'm going to go with the Bandit because I like the seat it's like the GS . Hey just because you don't have a GS  any  more does  not mean you can not ride with us .  last ride we did one of the  guys was on a bmw.  so you are more then Welcome join us on the next ride

all the best matt:) your friend

"I'M BACK BABY"
all my computers were replaced and I lost all my passwords and all that crap but thankfully I have just remebered them.
The GS has been everywhere since we last spoke including a 9 day tour of Tassie everyone book holidays and head down there it is simply the best place in Aust to ride period.    
Speak to you all later

Welcome Back Lukewarm    it's great to have you back I was starting wonder  where you had gone .  cool I had a friend who also did a ride down to Tassie & they said the same thing. I'm thinking   mayby next year ? well it will depend on work .

Also I'm doing the Snowyride this year , I have taken two weeks off  :mrgreen: so I  can take my time getting down and leave.  

it's good to see your back take care & safe Ride


all the best  matt    your friend

**Bumped**

Whoops we almost fell off the page.....

Hey where is everyone these days, this forum used to be plastered with posts every week ?? - has everyone gone and bought Vespa's ??

:dunno:

still here but not as often as I would like other things have been getting in the way but trying to keep up to date.  

Wow we have life how is everyong going  I hope you all have been well . I must say yes it has been a little slow here  I too have been a little busy with work & I also I have not been on a Good ride for about a month now, It's going to stay that way for another two weeks .
Thats when I take own of my GSF 1200s 05  :mrgreen: which I can not wait for I went to my bike shop to see how much they would give for mind & what they could do I got a pretty good deal, also I took a GSF 1200s for a test ride WOW    what a bike I love it look out snowyride here I come  :mrgreen:  

when I get my new bike then I will be back ride Safe Ride my friend


all the best matt:) your friend

Hi all, Ill give you an update on my beloved so far.
I was off the air cause I moved then things took their time to get settled and a new puter and all. So finally back on the air with wireless broadband! Its bloody magic.
My beloved has had her share of trials and tribulations. Being the expert and super sensitive rider that I am (cough cough) I noticed she was getting a little bouncy over the bumps. After a month or so of getting sea sick just riding to work I had them check the rear shock and it was cactus. Totally knackered with not even a little bit of shockiness left. So that was replaced under warranty, during which they managed to scratch the swing arm and bend the adjuster plate..... So it went back and they found the chain had a lovely big tight spot so I just had both sprockets and chain replaced and she now rides like a new one! Yeeehah! Looking to catch up with everyone soon. Whens the next ride??? Lets make some plans! Hey LW, whats been happening? Hows Ben and the beemer?

Muldoon,
How may kms  have you put on your bike ? I thought you would get alest aound 30,000 to 40,000 kms before you need   to get a new chain man you must have done some really good rides :mrgreen:  

all the best matt  your friend

Hi All,

Well I trade my beloved GS in  on thur & pick up my new GSF 1200s   , boy what a bike I went on a small ride today about 110k's I love it  :mrgreen:  I cant not wait to do a good ride with you guys, but for now I'm going to do small ones until I get use to the bike. she got alittle more pwoer then the GS  :mrgreen:

Here are some better pics ( I post some on the main board yesterday but I took them at night

all the best matt  your friend
Safe Ride

 

Coooooool!!!

Congrats nice bike when you feel its time put on an aftermarket exhaust my friend steve just put a staintune slip on pipe on his Bandit (same as your one) and it makes A REALLY BIG DIFFERENCE  
See you on the road  

Quote from: Lukewarm WilsonCongrats nice bike when you feel its time put on an aftermarket exhaust my friend steve just put a staintune slip on pipe on his Bandit (same as your one) and it makes A REALLY BIG DIFFERENCE  
See you on the road  

Thats the first thing I want to do when I have some money  
Also I might be looking at selling my Haynes Servie & Repair Manual which I buy at the end of last year & I have not use so it's Brand new.  


all the best matt  your friend

Saafe ride

Quote from: matt86toAlso I might be looking at selling my Haynes Servie & Repair Manual which I buy at the end of last year & I have not use so it's Brand new.

D'oh! I just bought a Clymer AND a Haynes. Oh, well. Good luck with the Bandit!

I may be interested in your workshop manual as ive been a bit slack in buying one let me know how much you want for it and we'll get together.
Also may be doing a track day at Oran Park on Queensbirthday weekend should be fun  

Lukewarm,

Just to let you know it the book the ( 89-97) mod  on it. I have been told there has been no change.  I pay $ 49 so I was thinking about $35 . please let know by here or Email take care

all the best  matt:)

sounds good