Reply With QuoteNorthamptonshireOriginally Posted by Enoch
Whereabouts are you?
Northamptonshire
Ahh OK..
For fairly mundane reasons I've not ridden a motorbike for a calendar month.
Today I did.
It was good.
Unforgivable
It was actually very straightforward to remove the rear brake master assembly once I had a proper look.
Any tips for locking the back wheel so that I can get the front sprocket nut undone?
Taking the wheel off and pinning the chain isnt really an easy option as the axle is used as a conversion to fit bobbins to get the bike up on the paddock stand.
Ive tried putting it in first gear but theres not enough resistance, Ive tried chocking the back wheel and Ive had Mrs C sat on the back seat.
Any other tried and tested ways I could give a whirl?
Jam a piece of wood between secondary sprocket and chain.
If you have a tyre centre local pop along and ask if they'll stick their windy gun on it for you, then just get them to nip it up and ride back home.It was actually very straightforward to remove the rear brake master assembly once I had a proper look.
Any tips for locking the back wheel so that I can get the front sprocket nut undone?
Taking the wheel off and pinning the chain isnt really an easy option as the axle is used as a conversion to fit bobbins to get the bike up on the paddock stand.
Ive tried putting it in first gear but theres not enough resistance, Ive tried chocking the back wheel and Ive had Mrs C sat on the back seat.
Any other tried and tested ways I could give a whirl?
I had the same issue on my son's Z900RS recently, luckily I have a local tyre centre just a mile up the road.
Gave the lad 10 for his trouble.
If it helps, as penance, I'm planning to get out on the other bike tomorrow (possibly in rain).
I use a Dewalt DCF894 Battery powered impact gun.It was actually very straightforward to remove the rear brake master assembly once I had a proper look.
Any tips for locking the back wheel so that I can get the front sprocket nut undone? .
Any other tried and tested ways I could give a whirl?
Funnily enough, I have been looking at the Makita one tonight as I have the batteries from the other tools but Im not sure Ill use it enough, or ever again!
Not a bad idea, only thing is I would have to strip the brake assembly off before and refit after, could be too much of a faff
Ive seen the entry level Makita ones for just under 60
^^^This is the simplest, if it still isn't enough then a steel dowel (correct diameter screwdriver shank) between the front sprocket teeth and chain. Get the wife to hold the blade steady whilst you undo the nut.
An impact driver is probably my most used tool. Its not just for loosening tight bolts. I have three dewalt 18v drivers (two small ones and a 1/2 drive) and use them all the time. I also have a 240v mains driver for the heavier stuff. If non of that works, I have a 1m bar with a 1/2 drive on the end.
A block of wood through the back wheel or stopping the chain as mentioned above should do the trick. But make sure youve knocked the tabs back on the retaining washer first.
Don’t use an impact driver you want an impact wrench - there’s a big difference
You are correct, sorry, it was my fault. It was an impact wrench that Enoch first mentioned and was being discussed.
I hardly ever use my impact driver!
Bought myself a Honda CRF300L as a run-around to save wearing the tyres out on the big 'uns
Remarkable how well made and well finished it is compared to the European dirt bikes I've had, the dirt just rinses off because everything is painted properly!
Capable off-road and much nicer on-road than a "proper" dirt bike too, trouble is I'm just not gelling with it so I'll probably end up swapping it for something less sensible.
I do like these
Well chaps, an early finish today meant I had the afternoon to try again. I tried a couple of other tips but just couldnt get it loose.
Out of desperation before I did 200 on an impact wrench, I thought Id try my impact driver.
A few adapters and the half inch 36mm socket is attached. It only worked!!
It makes a real difference and Im very glad I persevered.
Nice work Greg, love a bit of improvisation
They really do make light work of this type of job.. Id advise a torque wrench for re fitting the bolt though.. the spec is 180Nm..Well chaps, an early finish today meant I had the afternoon to try again. I tried a couple of other tips but just couldnt get it loose.
Out of desperation before I did 200 on an impact wrench, I thought Id try my impact driver.
A few adapters and the half inch 36mm socket is attached. It only worked!!
It makes a real difference and Im very glad I persevered.
Cheers Matt, small victories and all that.Nice work Greg, love a bit of improvisation
I was surprised the driver worked to be honest, all torqued back up correctly
Vibration/impact action is the most effective method, and when it is concentric - the ultimate (as oposed to a hammer on a flogging spanner)I was surprised the driver worked to be honest, all torqued back up correctly
Just added this one for tinkering with to the stable.. private boak plate already gone... Might throw a gsxr1000 engine in it for shits and giggles.
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Last edited by davie0146; 27th October 2022 at 19:51.
Agreed, but I didnt think the little driver would have enough in it, I thought I was going to have to buy an impact wrench, very glad I tried it.
After a few rides let us know what you think of the new gearing According to my fuel consumption app Im now averaging around 67 mpg with my new gearing. On the old gearing it was 64 mpg..👍🤓I was surprised the driver worked to be honest, all torqued back up correctly
Im thinking of upping the front sprocket on my T7 to 16
What method did you use to prevent it turning when you did the nut back up?I was surprised the driver worked to be honest, all torqued back up correctly
I was able to hold it with the front brake, whilst leaning on and holding the bike and torque with the right hand.
I dont track my MPG, so wont have any data for that. I took it for a test ride after and immediately the gearing felt better for me, feels like 6th gear will come into play a bit more now as well.
Thats why theres an improvement in MPG, which is neither here or there in the great scheme of things..
The biggest benefit is that the bike should feel a little punchier off the line and through the gears.
Its a cheap mod thats reversible, but IMO suits the nature of the bike, and the types of roads us Brits ride on..
New bike day (for me) tomorrow. Touring Europe again next year and wanted something more punchy than my GS and more comfy and with better range than the Streetfighter.
KTM1290GT. It ticks all the boxes for me and Having spent a day on my friends Superduke R I think this one is going to make me happy....
Definitely the last bike I'll buy for a while.
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I'm not a KTM fan normally but that looks fantastic, Ray.New bike day (for me) tomorrow. Touring Europe again next year and wanted something more punchy than my GS and more comfy and with better range than the Streetfighter.
KTM1290GT. It ticks all the boxes for me and Having spent a day on my friends Superduke R I think this one is going to make me happy....
Definitely the last bike I'll buy for a while.
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That was on my list in 2016, and again this month as a replacement for my S1000XR. Will stick with an XR, but the 'punch' appeal of the big twin for twisty roads was so-o tempting.New bike day (for me) tomorrow. Touring Europe again next year and wanted something more punchy than my GS and more comfy and with better range than the Streetfighter.
KTM1290GT. It ticks all the boxes for me and Having spent a day on my friends Superduke R I think this one is going to make me happy....
Definitely the last bike I'll buy for a while.
Reckon you will enjoy that!
They do look the business..
I can`t keep up with what bikes you have - you seem to swap and change a lot!
I wouldn`t mind a blat on a 1290 KTM one day just to see if they are as mental as their reputation suggests although overall i would think they`re a little bit `one-dimensional` for me..
Only 5 bikes as of tomorrow but that's definitely it. Next time I buy, something will have to go. :)
Definitely got the looks, and I hear that they also got the character to match.
Am I wrong if I think they are a bit on the "high maintenance" side?
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
I'm hoping not. 5 bikes does cost a bit in maintenance, servicing etc but it's the one thing I enjoy above everything else.
Truth be told, once I decided I wanted this bike, that was it. Looked at loads of reviews and essentially cherry picked the ones that told me what I wanted to hear! Lol. :)
My 1290 R needed nothing over and above normal servicing.
Nice...relative comfort and practicality with the benefit of that superb engine
My mates Garage..
On the left Fireblade, Ducati 1098, Speedtriple 1200, then theres a 1980 BMW R80, Thruxton R and to the right a CRF 300
He recons he has room for 1 more.👍👍
Definitely room for a little un!
That looks like a dealership showroom compared to mine which are shoehorned in - in all orientations!My mates Garage..
On the left Fireblade, Ducati 1098, Speedtriple 1200, then theres a 1980 BMW R80, Thruxton R and to the right a CRF 300
He recons he has room for 1 more.
I'd drag them out for a photo, but then the neighbours would see exactly how many there are!
I quite fancy a CRF300L.......My mates Garage..
On the left Fireblade, Ducati 1098, Speedtriple 1200, then theres a 1980 BMW R80, Thruxton R and to the right a CRF 300
He recons he has room for 1 more.
Sun is shining and a two hour ride home. Serious grin on my face now. What a superb bike!
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Last edited by manganr; 29th October 2022 at 14:38.
Sun is shining and a two hour ride home. Serious grin on my face now. What a superb bike!
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Taking advantage of the decent weather.
Talking of Guzzi's, I'm really loving the look and reviews of the V100 Mandello
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