For fairly mundane reasons I've not ridden a motorbike for a calendar month.
Today I did.
It was good.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Im thinking of upping the front sprocket on my T7 to 16
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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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..
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. :)
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.
Talking of Guzzi's, I'm really loving the look and reviews of the V100 Mandello