boboneleg Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 Fitted a new exhaust system today, not a straightforward fit (is aftermarket stuff ever straightforward) . Had to get a bit funky with the bracket that matches up to the mid pipe but it went on in the end. I'll give it a ride tomorrow to see what I think, I'm hoping that it will be quieter than the FMF silencer on there at the moment . 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 I’ve fitted a couple of those and they’ve fitted pretty good, well made too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 12 hours ago, boboneleg said: Fitted a new exhaust system today, not a straightforward fit (is aftermarket stuff ever straightforward) . Had to get a bit funky with the bracket that matches up to the mid pipe but it went on in the end. I'll give it a ride tomorrow to see what I think, I'm hoping that it will be quieter than the FMF silencer on there at the moment . i had a delkevic on my cb5 and not too loud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pedro Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 When I had the silencer off on the XR it popped like that, and the bike ran out of power at high revs. Silencer back on, adjust the mix, and suddenly it's way faster at high revs to the point it pulls 15 or so more kmh top speed. Low rpm grunt and the open exhaust really helped, though, more snappy and less of the famous XR stall. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted January 27, 2023 Author Share Posted January 27, 2023 So I've been giving Miss America a bit of a spruce up as there were still a few things that I wasn't happy with . After shit performance in the rain in France back in June I junked the Striker speedo as it was a piece of rubbish, didn't like the rain, didn't like the heat so I replaced it with the O/E speedo. I also wasn't happy with the Cycra hand guards as the fittings were shoddy and they wouldn't stay where they were supposed to be. I replaced them today with some Acerbis items which are much better fitting........... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted January 27, 2023 Author Share Posted January 27, 2023 At the same time I replaced the O/E brake and clutch levers for Warp9 three finger levers which have good adjustability......... and fitted a Warp9 choke cable guide as the original is plastic and can snap ............... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 8 minutes ago, boboneleg said: So I've been giving Miss America a bit of a spruce up as there were still a few things that I wasn't happy with . After shit performance in the rain in France back in June I junked the Striker speedo as it was a piece of rubbish, didn't like the rain, didn't like the heat so I replaced it with the O/E speedo. I also wasn't happy with the Cycra hand guards as the fittings were shoddy and they wouldn't stay where they were supposed to be. I replaced them today with some Acerbis items which are much better fitting........... I have a set of Acerbis hand guards on the Beta slightly different to yours. they have spent allot of time on the ground and are holding up pretty good great bit of kit, as for the levers your just a tart with too much money LOL 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted January 27, 2023 Author Share Posted January 27, 2023 Next up was a new O/E ignition switch to replace the rubbish that was on there ................ and the bonus is that I now have a working steering lock again. I also fitted a JNS oil cooler guard ,,,,,,,,,,,, and a JNS front sprocket cover .............. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted January 27, 2023 Author Share Posted January 27, 2023 I think that's probably it for quite a while now, I hope I've got it as I want it now 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted January 27, 2023 Author Share Posted January 27, 2023 4 minutes ago, Sir Fallsalot said: as for the levers your just a tart with too much money LOL The levers are brilliant Fred, I had a set on Miss Australia (previous donkey) , They're span adjustable which means I won't be getting cramp like I was with the O/E levers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 6 minutes ago, boboneleg said: The levers are brilliant Fred, I had a set on Miss Australia (previous donkey) , They're span adjustable which means I won't be getting cramp like I was with the O/E levers. I still think your a tart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted February 16, 2023 Author Share Posted February 16, 2023 So last week when I was out on Miss America she was cutting out intermitently. In the end I noticed that it was on lanes with 'whoop' sections so I stopped to have a look and could see that the side stand was a bit loose so I reckon it was bouncing a bit and the side stand switch was cutting the ignition. I normally take side stand switches off my bikes as they can cause trouble when riding off road but I had missed this one. So today I decided to eliminate the switch, first I took the stand off ............ the springs looked shagged so they will be replaced Then I unbolted the switch and traced the wiring to the connector up under the seat and removed the whole thing I then cut the sleeving back and snipped off the connector The idea with this is too join the two wires and plug the connector back in to fool the ignition that the switch is still there. For small electrical jobs I use these soldered wire connectors You then need a concentrated heat source to melt the solder and shrink the tube around it. I use this plastic blow torch which works a treat .......... and the job is done , just plug the connector back into the loom and Bob's your Uncle 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 2 hours ago, boboneleg said: So last week when I was out on Miss America she was cutting out intermitently. In the end I noticed that it was on lanes with 'whoop' sections so I stopped to have a look and could see that the side stand was a bit loose so I reckon it was bouncing a bit and the side stand switch was cutting the ignition. I normally take side stand switches off my bikes as they can cause trouble when riding off road but I had missed this one. So today I decided to eliminate the switch, first I took the stand off ............ the springs looked shagged so they will be replaced Then I unbolted the switch and traced the wiring to the connector up under the seat and removed the whole thing I then cut the sleeving back and snipped off the connector The idea with this is too join the two wires and plug the connector back in to fool the ignition that the switch is still there. For small electrical jobs I use these soldered wire connectors You then need a concentrated heat source to melt the solder and shrink the tube around it. I use this plastic blow torch which works a treat .......... and the job is done , just plug the connector back into the loom and Bob's your Uncle Nice one Bob i think i said before i done that on the dog as well as the clutch switch and then drove it of the side stand with the starter motor in a petrol station when i forgot about it 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 4 hours ago, boboneleg said: So last week when I was out on Miss America she was cutting out intermitently. In the end I noticed that it was on lanes with 'whoop' sections so I stopped to have a look and could see that the side stand was a bit loose so I reckon it was bouncing a bit and the side stand switch was cutting the ignition. I normally take side stand switches off my bikes as they can cause trouble when riding off road but I had missed this one. So today I decided to eliminate the switch, first I took the stand off ............ the springs looked shagged so they will be replaced Then I unbolted the switch and traced the wiring to the connector up under the seat and removed the whole thing I then cut the sleeving back and snipped off the connector The idea with this is too join the two wires and plug the connector back in to fool the ignition that the switch is still there. For small electrical jobs I use these soldered wire connectors You then need a concentrated heat source to melt the solder and shrink the tube around it. I use this plastic blow torch which works a treat .......... and the job is done , just plug the connector back into the loom and Bob's your Uncle So you don't just twist the two cables around each other and put tape over that? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted February 16, 2023 Author Share Posted February 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Pedro said: So you don't just twist the two cables around each other and put tape over that? You can do it that way but it will let you down eventually. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share Posted March 1, 2023 The side stand springs arrived from Fowlers last week so I fitted them today. I works nicely now, just need to give it a ride over some rough stuff .............. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yen_powell Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 2 hours ago, boboneleg said: The side stand springs arrived from Fowlers last week so I fitted them today. I works nicely now, just need to give it a ride over some rough stuff .............. Showing off with your proper length springs I see. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted June 11, 2023 Author Share Posted June 11, 2023 So it's time for some work on Miss America as I have a trip to France/Italy coming up soon. First job was to change the rear tyre , there's a Mitas E-09 on there (fitted by the previous owner) and they can be a bitch to remove so get the shit job done first Leave them out in the sun for a while , much easier to work on a warm tyre ............. Get the ABBA bead breaker on it and squirt some WD-40 into the bead ................ and then lever it off, looks easy enough in the photos but it took about 30 mins on the bead breaker to get it done......... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted June 11, 2023 Author Share Posted June 11, 2023 The next thing to need attention was the cush drive rubbers in the hub. They had been mounted with some silicone sealant by the previous owner (a common trick to stop transmission slop)........... Once I got the rubbers out I was left with this ............... but brake cleaner and a scraper got it clean , this was the crap that came out .................. with the hub cleaned I fitted some Polyurethane cush drives from Procycle. These are supposed to be much better than the rubber originals .............. The cush drive was then mounted to the wheel and then the wheel was squeezed back into the bike ............... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted June 11, 2023 Author Share Posted June 11, 2023 Next job was new chain and sprockets . So new front sprocket on .............. The rear sprocket had hardly any wear so I left that in place and then fitted the chain............... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted June 13, 2023 Author Share Posted June 13, 2023 Fitted a new front tyre this morning, I was sweating like a pig even at 10.00am. Someone needs to do something about this weather, it's just not British you know ..................... 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 On 11/06/2023 at 12:41, boboneleg said: Next job was new chain and sprockets . So new front sprocket on .............. The rear sprocket had hardly any wear so I left that in place and then fitted the chain............... That chain looks a bit loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted June 13, 2023 Author Share Posted June 13, 2023 3 hours ago, Buckster said: That chain looks a bit loose. Yes, took the photo before adjusting it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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