Simbec1863 Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 Quick stop for a brew on the way to get the old girl a new mot 2 Quote Link to comment
Simbec1863 Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 Forgot to post she passed the mot only a few years to go until her 40th birthday so no more mots then 1 Quote Link to comment
Simbec1863 Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 Tracked some of these down at last In good nick for their age,not that it matters as they will need to be shortened and rewelded then sprayed glorious metallic purple first. Quote Link to comment
Bazeque Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Glorious!!! Saw this a fair few months back. Absolutely loving it! 1 Quote Link to comment
Simbec1863 Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 Back home for the weekend a day earlier than planned it’s not raining so thought time for a quick ride,took some starting as she’s not been run since last Nov. Out for a couple of hours,the back roads are pretty dirty but had a bit of fun and got the oil warmed up,checked the minor suspension adjustments I made seem a bit better but need a good setup before I stick some more power through the motor next year. Stopped to warm my hands and took a quick pic 8 Quote Link to comment
wraith Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Now here's a man who loves his bike 2 Quote Link to comment
Simbec1863 Posted April 21, 2018 Author Share Posted April 21, 2018 Been over to see @Paulmtoday photo opportunity while having a brew,cheers for the cuppas mate and the bits for ET part 2 next year 1 Quote Link to comment
Paulm Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 No problem mate,nice to see you again. Quote Link to comment
Simbec1863 Posted April 22, 2018 Author Share Posted April 22, 2018 Sorted a couple of electrical gremlins this morning,checked the battery with my meter on startup and running under load and all seems better now. Quick blast round the block and pic with the young un before the ff..ing rain started to pour 6 Quote Link to comment
Simbec1863 Posted May 1, 2018 Author Share Posted May 1, 2018 This arrived today now got a pair ready for the winter refurb 1 Quote Link to comment
Simbec1863 Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share Posted May 3, 2018 Found a nasty leak on the float bowls so spent some garage time sorting,fitted some stainless bolts I had lying around while I was at it,also sorted the fuel hose routing while the tank was off. Broken chain guard welded by my mate,had it powder coated to while I was at it,refitted ready for Donington next weekend. Just waiting for my new OSS stickers to arrive..... 1 Quote Link to comment
Simbec1863 Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share Posted May 3, 2018 Refitted the tank,alloy sealed all the polished stuff,quick pic before the rain arrived again ,now Donny ready 2 Quote Link to comment
Simbec1863 Posted May 13, 2018 Author Share Posted May 13, 2018 Great weekend at Donny,only downside is I lost my new number plate on the way home 5 Quote Link to comment
Simbec1863 Posted June 29, 2018 Author Share Posted June 29, 2018 Arrived today a job for a non sunny day Quote Link to comment
Swirl Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Very nice, wasn't sure on the purple but yeah it works 1 Quote Link to comment
Simbec1863 Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 Sorted a few more electrical gremlins this morning, loose coil and a poor earth,also fitted the heat shield. Went for a test ride then gave it full beans down my local dual carriageway,when I shut off it just died, then restarted within a few seconds when I pulled into a lay-by and now she’s smoking like a bastard... ah bugger you sort one problem then create another. The motor was coming out over the winter anyway,looks like it may be happening sooner than I planned Home after a slow ride home, pissed off threw her back in the naughty corner..... 2 Quote Link to comment
Simbec1863 Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 (edited) Did a compression test at the weekend low figures so seems that the top end is dead...smokes like a bastard from cold and sounds like a bag of bolts.....strip down time but won’t start until October though as I’ve got to finish the 2 smoke project first, time for a rebore or maybe a big bore kit and a snail Edited July 17, 2018 by Simbec1863 2 Quote Link to comment
Simbec1863 Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 Even with the low compression and need for a rebuild over the winter, she passed the MOT again no advisories even the slightly baffled drag pipe was ok, took some starting though as I haven't run her since July. Time to start a list of jobs for the off season depending on funds.. 1 Quote Link to comment
Askamaskinservice Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 On 5/3/2018 at 7:10 PM, Simbec1863 said: Refitted the tank,alloy sealed all the polished stuff,quick pic before the rain arrived again ,now Donny ready I really like your bike. What baffle is it in the V&H, homemade or V&H original? And how loud is it with that one. Loud enough or superloud. Br, Hasse. Quote Link to comment
Simbec1863 Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 21 minutes ago, Askamaskinservice said: I really like your bike. What baffle is it in the V&H, homemade or V&H original? And how loud is it with that one. Loud enough or superloud. Br, Hasse. Tack sa mycket Hasse The baffle is homemade and yes is mega loud without it Quote Link to comment
Askamaskinservice Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 1 minute ago, Simbec1863 said: Tack sa mycket Hasse The baffle is homemade and yes is mega loud without it Didn't know you spoke Swedish. I have the same Propipe for my EFE without a baffle and it might be a tad to loud. So i will make my own baffle this winter, i want as small restriction as possible and as close to 100db that are allowed in Sweden. If i'm wrong surely someone will tell me. 1 Quote Link to comment
Simbec1863 Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 A little svenska used to work for SAS based in Arlanda a few years back. Quote Link to comment
Askamaskinservice Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Simbec1863 said: A little svenska used to work for SAS based in Arlanda a few years back. Cool, been at airport maintenance too many many years ago. So do you have any pictures of your baffle. We (I) don't want to get banned by the moderators for non OSS content. (That VIZdude scares the shit out of me, must be his avatar) Edited November 13, 2018 by Askamaskinservice Splälling 1 Quote Link to comment
Simbec1863 Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 An external pic but no pictures of it removed I will get some for you when I’m home next currently working abroad will post up the dimensions and pictures when I’m back home 1 Quote Link to comment
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