Six30 Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 12 hours ago, Marcel le Moose Fondler said: How was the band ? Wouldn’t have been the original band . Think most of the Village People died of Aids … must of been a tribute act 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 1 hour ago, boboneleg said: Just getting old , officially a pensioner now Ignore the twat Bob … welcome to van life … living the dream . 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 Just got back from Damerells bike night with Shadow. Some interesting bikes there but also some patched up twats talking smack about each other. All very tedious. I did like this GSXF600 haven’t seen one of them for years. on the other end of the scale a brand new Daytona 660. Nice Blade 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 Managed to remove the snapped item from the coolant hose so at least I’ve got something to take to the Yamaha dealers next week to see if they’re able to source a new one. The rest of it is still inside the hole in the cyclinder head so getting that out could be a bit tricky. Thinking of trying one of those easy-out bits that are supposed to enable the removal of such things. The other option is to remove the cylinder head and get the offending item taken out by a professional engineering company. Could be pricey but if I remove the head myself then most of the labour is free. While I was at it I flushed out all the remaining coolant……..what a mess that was. Christ knows what the previous owner(s) used but it surely wasn’t coolant! Finally removed all the crap so at least that’s a positive. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 23 minutes ago, Marcel le Moose Fondler said: It's corroded like real bad...and extractor might work if you got enough room to get in there...but you'll need some good quality extractor... I know mate, I won’t hold my breath! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 600 mile service done today … new exhaust will be on next week …. And then the weather will probably turn to shit 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YamaHead Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 Back from camping yesterday....view out the back of our site.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 9 hours ago, Skippy said: Managed to remove the snapped item from the coolant hose so at least I’ve got something to take to the Yamaha dealers next week to see if they’re able to source a new one. The rest of it is still inside the hole in the cyclinder head so getting that out could be a bit tricky. Thinking of trying one of those easy-out bits that are supposed to enable the removal of such things. The other option is to remove the cylinder head and get the offending item taken out by a professional engineering company. Could be pricey but if I remove the head myself then most of the labour is free. While I was at it I flushed out all the remaining coolant……..what a mess that was. Christ knows what the previous owner(s) used but it surely wasn’t coolant! Finally removed all the crap so at least that’s a positive. That is prob pressed/knocked in so an easy out will expand what's left of it. Think I'd have the engine out a drill out the remains while keeping air pressure in the water jacket hopefully keeping the swarf from entering. Be easier to glue knock the new one, be it home made or original, in with the engine out too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 Oh yea, Aprilia collected yesterday, he's a happy bunny. Speedo not working, found the wires to the sensor cooked onto the exhaust and no side stand light, bad switch. These Italians know how to charge for parts don't they. It's back at the end of the month for a fork seal and front discs. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 9 hours ago, Six30 said: 600 mile service done today … new exhaust will be on next week …. And then the weather will probably turn to shit Still haven’t taken the film wrap off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 1 hour ago, Buckster said: Still haven’t taken the film wrap off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 On 18/09/2024 at 14:58, boboneleg said: T5 van/camper Oooh, a T5, will you then tour Portugal and clog all the mountain roads when stopping to look for the best Instagram #vanlife scenic location? It's the thing to do, apparently. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 2 hours ago, Buckster said: Still haven’t taken the film wrap off? He's keeping it nice and pristine underneath! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 Made it to Ericeira yesterday, dropped the bikes and drove the last 300 home to Sofia's. Long day as we rode through a VERY smokey and uncomfortable northern Portugal, riddled with fires all around. Will catch up with work and things today, might start to work on continuing the ride report too. I've fallen behind and now there's too many pictures and things Also now seriously considering getting a stable partner to my GS. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 34 minutes ago, Pedro said: Oooh, a T5, will you then tour Portugal and clog all the mountain roads when stopping to look for the best Instagram #vanlife scenic location? It's the thing to do, apparently. Very unlikely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 43 minutes ago, boboneleg said: Very unlikely did you buy it then ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 3 hours ago, Six30 said: did you buy it then ? No, the search continues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 1 minute ago, boboneleg said: No, the search continues. you getting a full blown camper or just a van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 Just now, Six30 said: you getting a full blown camper or just a van In the perfect world I want a van that I can carry the bike in but lined and with some sort of bed. The van I went to see was perfect for my needs but the paint was shite, I'm kicking myself now as I should have bought it and just sorted the paint later. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YamaHead Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 30 minutes ago, Marcel le Moose Fondler said: What was the colour..Dildo blue ? Probably not.....but I bet it woulda ended up some sort of "Bob Approved" Maico red.... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 1 hour ago, boboneleg said: In the perfect world I want a van that I can carry the bike in but lined and with some sort of bed. The van I went to see was perfect for my needs but the paint was shite, I'm kicking myself now as I should have bought it and just sorted the paint later. https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=409da13adffcbcb7JmltdHM9MTcyNjc5MDQwMCZpZ3VpZD0xMTFjNzhhYy04N2QyLTZiYmMtMWE1Ni03NzkxODY5MjZhMDgmaW5zaWQ9NTI1MA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=3&fclid=111c78ac-87d2-6bbc-1a56-779186926a08&psq=camper+van+beds&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZmxhdG91dGNhbXBlcmJlZHMuY28udWsv&ntb=1 check these out for a bed , i got a firm down near me to copy their bed for my van. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 10 hours ago, Pedro said: He's keeping it nice and pristine underneath! If you run the reg it says “pink Triumph”. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Got introduced to what was once a BMW k100, in the form of a trike, with 2 wheels at the front. I'll get some pics next time there, it's fuckin hideous. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 More rugged individualism today .. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 1 hour ago, Marcel le Moose Fondler said: Deceided to take a breack from riding this weekend....I'm making a batch of my famous hamburger and macaroni soup...with my blend of secret herbs and spice... Gay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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