Moderator drewpy Posted September 26, 2016 Author Moderator Share Posted September 26, 2016 guys, just to let you know, I'm not organising this, Steve is and he's not on this forum (well he is but doesn't post) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilninggas Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 If you get dates nailed down - I might come too - I've done the pyrenees and the picos, but more than happy to do them again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy xs Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 9 hours ago, finnerz89 said: He can buy my FJ if he wants! Sent from my E6553 using Tapatalk Looking like the XS for me unless you can do buy it now pay twelve months later fin ha ha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 I might be tempted,, too ,,,, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 It's alright Tommy we will wait for you in the pub!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon46 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 On 24/09/2016 at 5:54 PM, drewpy said: Just got back from Hull, bloody windy on the motorway and it was down to 40 mph on the higher levels Did you pass a 1996 red bandit 1200n onthe m62 in the slow lane on your way back? My vw caddy 1.6 broke injector 1 and I was riding back from Dewsbury to cheadle sat afternoon after picking up a good one from breakers. Frighteningly high wind so much so I wanted to pull over and stop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted September 27, 2016 Author Moderator Share Posted September 27, 2016 1 hour ago, Simon46 said: Did you pass a 1996 red bandit 1200n onthe m62 in the slow lane on your way back? My vw caddy 1.6 broke injector 1 and I was riding back from Dewsbury to cheadle sat afternoon after picking up a good one from breakers. Frighteningly high wind so much so I wanted to pull over and stop! no, can't recall. what a maiden voyage to take on an unfammiliar bike. I was moving off the bike whilst it stayed straight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevtheRev Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Well done mate ! Lovin' that emerald green . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted November 2, 2016 Author Moderator Share Posted November 2, 2016 doing a bit more on the TDM. the valves are shim under bucket, so its cams out if they need doing, and they have not been touched as the original shims are in there. bought a main stand and crash bars from Rafal in Poland direct look good got some airbox rubbers coming and fitting an oil pressure switch as unbelievably, there's none fitted. just testing the fan switch just to know that it'll work when its needed, otherwise I'll have to take all the tank etc off again which is a pain. going to fit an R6 electric pump and possibly some driving lamps on the crash bars as the headlamp spread is rubbish (cheaper than HID) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finnerz89 Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 I've always heard good things about the lights on these, are they both on at the same time? Sent from my E6553 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted November 3, 2016 Author Moderator Share Posted November 3, 2016 7 hours ago, finnerz89 said: I've always heard good things about the lights on these, are they both on at the same time? Sent from my E6553 using Tapatalk the original headlamps? they are rubbish due to the prism design I think. There is a projector lamp for dipped which also runs a reflector lamp on high beam ( both on) my FZ illuminates better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finnerz89 Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 I was told wrong then! Haha. Couple of 900's on eBay at the minute I'm keeping my eye on, putting my FJ up for sale at the weekend I think Sent from my E6553 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted November 3, 2016 Author Moderator Share Posted November 3, 2016 49 minutes ago, finnerz89 said: I was told wrong then! Haha. Couple of 900's on eBay at the minute I'm keeping my eye on, putting my FJ up for sale at the weekend I think Sent from my E6553 using Tapatalk they made 5 versions 3vd mk1 4tx mk2 4tx1 mk2a 900 and 900a more info here www.jbx9.16mb.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Wheels Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Jaysus, I might be tempted ta tag along, just done the south of France last month,,,,, was in the cage though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiebadboy Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 was looking at TDM's when I didn't know what bike I wanted after moving up from a DT125, ended up getting an XT600 though as it was like a bigger DT. lovely looking bike though the TDM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted January 9, 2017 Author Moderator Share Posted January 9, 2017 On 24/09/2016 at 11:31 PM, drewpy said: off to Spain next year with Tommy et al. Slice is coming too Steve who is organising the trip has just said it will cost a max of £590 for the ferry with shared cabin (overnighter) need to factor in digs, fuel etc let us know if you are still interested as monies need to be in by the end of this month 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy xs Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Slice are you still up for this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Tommy gotta ask SWMBO about it, I'll get back to you all ASAP. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted February 11, 2017 Author Moderator Share Posted February 11, 2017 just been and finished the valves on the bike. I messed up the timing (may still have) and had to start from scratch. did a test frun and she fired right up. I snapped 2 exhaust studs off as I thought they needed changing I tried to use my usual "weld a nut" but the buggers were fusion welded in there so had to drill out. bit scary and broke 4 bits as the studs were heat treated due to heat cycling and hardening. One stud i had to buy an 8mm helicoil kit. I was spot on in the end and the exhaust system is back on. just need to flush the cooling system out and refill with antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor and get it ready for the Norton factory visit on the 24th with Tommy xs. still a few jobs to do, but i'll wait till its warmer and ride it a bit more in the meantime. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilninggas Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I've done bucket and shim valve jobs quite a few times, it's not actually ever as bad as people think. It's just about being methodical. A pain about the exhaust studs, but again it's almost to be expected with anything over 15 years old. I tend to use ceramic grease on all that stuff now, on reassembly, it works even better than copper slip imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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