XTreme Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 And look at this shit! 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tym Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Time to buy farcles on the internet...lol 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Well the tent <aka poor man's garage> is set up and ready for moto TLC. We will start on my partner's bike and get the bearings replaced. If all goes well I need to get Bagheera in the tent and see if I can torque down the engine block as it is leaking oil. It's either loose or the seal was shit to start. It sure is fun ordering parts from Hitchcocks, even though the Royal Enfield parts and bikes are made in India they can still classify them as "vintage" made in the UK..... so no duty! Golden! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 7 hours ago, XTreme said: And look at this shit! I'm not a lover of the church either Pete but there's no need to be disrespectful 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 I shall be leading a group from the TRF around some of the muddiest puddles in South Wales tomorrow should be interesting 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Sir Fallsalot said: I shall be leading a group from the TRF around some of the muddiest puddles in South Wales tomorrow should be interesting Why? Are they too stupid to find mud in South Wales in November on their own? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 32 minutes ago, XTreme said: Why? Are they too stupid to find mud in South Wales in November on their own? I have to as only i know of the kind of mud that make you and Tym think of your happy place 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 3 hours ago, Grasshopper's Ride said: Well the tent <aka poor man's garage> is set up and ready for moto TLC. We will start on my partner's bike and get the bearings replaced. If all goes well I need to get Bagheera in the tent and see if I can torque down the engine block as it is leaking oil. Tighten the what now? Is the block split? Or are you referring to the engine head? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 56 minutes ago, Pedro said: Tighten the what now? Is the block split? Or are you referring to the engine head? Yes the cylinder head.... Engine block just sounds cooler.... I think the cylinder head cover assembly might be the problem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 10 minutes ago, Grasshopper's Ride said: Yes the cylinder head.... Under guarantee though surely Michelle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 9 minutes ago, XTreme said: Under guarantee though surely Michelle? It would be under warranty and is very common. There are a few ideas. Many say that two bolts are too short, some say the seal is no good. I will just check everything. I always planned on doing the work on my bike, to go to the dealer requires a day trip with ferries and then I would be with out a bike for weeks. I hope to travel / live on this bike in the future so I want to know every inch of the thing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Grasshopper's Ride said: I hope to travel / live on this bike in the future Don´t just drop that like it's nothing ... ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Pedro said: Don´t just drop that like it's nothing ... ? I guess I have been watching too many YouTube videos of people travelling on bikes that I figured I wasn't so special. The plan has been in the works for a bit and gets closer all the time. The next chapter in life looks epic! I will share the adventure for sure. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 WHO KNEW.....the SMELL....wow When we cracked the steering assembly it squirted out a scary brown liquid that should not have been there. By the looks of things the replacement couldn't have come at a better time. I have now ordered some new bearings for Bagheera as well... oh the stink...... 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Today was a stormy day on the Sunshine Coast. But I still managed to have a great ride through the rain and wind. So windy... I was on my own so it was a short ride. I stopped at Smuggler's Cove to enjoy the view. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tym Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 15 hours ago, Grasshopper's Ride said: even though the Royal Enfield parts and bikes are made in India they can still classify them as "vintage" made in the UK..... so no duty! Golden! They try that here KLR owners will sue for equal protection under the law... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 Weather is shit so I'm grounded! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Young lad was sposed to drop off his CBF I sold him in the summer. Small oil leak and rattle, hasn't turned up. Bloody rabbit's dug his way into next door again. Got to order the second brake disc I keep forgetting to order. Nip into work and order some parts for a car that's coming in Wednesday, should of done that yesterday. Put some money in the bank. Clean out the car ready for it's replacement Monday. Clean out the hall way ready for the new smart meter Monday. Watch F1 qualifying with a beer and relax. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 3 hours ago, Catteeclan said: Watch F1 qualifying with a beer and relax. Fuckmine, you'll fall asleep 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 20 hours ago, Grasshopper's Ride said: Well the tent <aka poor man's garage> is set up and ready for moto TLC. We will start on my partner's bike and get the bearings replaced. If all goes well I need to get Bagheera in the tent and see if I can torque down the engine block as it is leaking oil. It's either loose or the seal was shit to start. It sure is fun ordering parts from Hitchcocks, even though the Royal Enfield parts and bikes are made in India they can still classify them as "vintage" made in the UK..... so no duty! Golden! We're you to visit Solihull, you may be forgiven for thinking that you were in India........... or Pakistan.............. or Bangladesh 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 17 hours ago, Grasshopper's Ride said: WHO KNEW.....the SMELL....wow When we cracked the steering assembly it squirted out a scary brown liquid that should not have been there. By the looks of things the replacement couldn't have come at a better time. I have now ordered some new bearings for Bagheera as well... oh the stink...... It's great your having ago nothing like familiarising yourself with your bikes innards but you haven't experienced oil stink until you do a fork oil change that's where the real smell lives 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 1 minute ago, Sir Fallsalot said: a fork oil change that's where the real smell lives You obviously haven't met @yen_powell yet then Fred? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, Sir Fallsalot said: It's great your having ago nothing like familiarising yourself with your bikes innards but you haven't experienced oil stink until you do a fork oil change that's where the real smell lives Transmission fluid, surely that’s worse? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 Fingers crossed I should be good to go tomorrow, However......look at what's heading my way next weekend! Snow! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 Just now, Pedro said: Transmission fluid, surely that’s worse? No......nothing is worse than @yen_powell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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