pilninggas

no all models of R1 engines have very different mounts. As the engine is a stressed member it is a no go, even with bespoke brackets.

His speech is aimed squarely at people like me who have always voted conservative and are likely to vote UKIP at the next general election. If this happens -a lot of traditional tory voters vote UKIP - Liebour will get back in (god help us if they get back in, but Dave needs a kicking). Unfortunately he promised us an in/out vote before 2010 and tory voters have not forgotten. I have recently joined UKIP and will be doing everything possible [activism] to steal as many votes from the tories as possible. At least Farage calls it as he sees it, instead of being mired in spin and sleaze. Tony Blair really ruined this country, it needs something like exit from the EU to get it back on track.

probably worn emulsion tubes. also be aware that big twin needs good coils and leads. best to introduce here and ask for help in one of the discussion areas.

A lot of it is liability. I was at school just about 20 years ago, we had to go by coach as it was out in the country. I remember the bloody thing going all over the place on the ice, and one of the other coaches crashing into a pole. A coach operator was on the local news yesterday and said he refused to carry school children as the risk of liability would be too high. It's the usual thing, that if you go far enough up the tree in this country, you'll find a cabal of lawyers rubbing their hands in glee.

Snow here in Bristol - the school where I ork had to close as all routes to it have been blocked by trucks jack-knifing. Just witnessed an artic drive through a closed road sign and crash into the lorry that had closed the road. Some of those guys must have a death wish.....

I tend to think that unless you sell parts professionally ebay has done massive amounts to reduce parts prices. 15 years ago, if you wanted a part you had a limited number of sources and it was hard to compare prices. Now a quick look tells you what might be a fair rate. e.g, i had an rxs in 95 that needed a 1st oversize. From the local place, pattern cost me £25ish (if my memory serves me well), now i could have it sent to my door for less than £20, 17 years later. Think how much so much other stuff has increased in that time. I don't think 17 years ago you would have been able to source a new or used barrel easily, apart from Fowlers (who then were very expensive and had 6 week wait for parts), no they are there to pick and choose.

Scotland is a beautiful country, but the weather is a big reason I haven't bene up there for years. If you head to France, choose where you go carefully, as in my opinion, some of it is as boring as hell on a bike.

Blast over to the continent - check the forecast, but maybe Holland (as said above, I did it April last year [the photos on this forum]) was a cheap break or head to Little Switzerland in Luxembourg (Nurburg is close) and mooch around the Ardennes (some great hairpins and long bends) and the Eifel, big ol' forest roads.

Well just like the pump, generic regulators are two-a-penny, e.g. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/8mm-10mm-Manual-Adjustable-FUEL-PRESSURE-REGULATOR-Carburettor-Carb-Fuel-Pump-/271095762730?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f1e910f2a These ones are calibrated so you could dial it in (find out what the standard rating is and set it).

should be okay then, ignore the above post.

HANG ON Foamy, the one listed is 6 Bar - don't bid; you want to read this and see what pressure you need: http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=40691.html

This pump was pretty ubiqitous during the early to mid 80s; I am assuming the XJ Turbo carb runs at 2.5 bar (but this is probably likely, with a fuel regulator ala Lotus amongst others).

looks like a generic 2.5 bar Bosch pump e.g: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-ESCORT-RS-TURBO-ELECTRIC-PETROL-FUEL-PUMP-NEW-/350684328152?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3AFord|Model%3AEscort&hash=item51a66a30d8 any good?

You need to pivot the tank back (it bolts down at the front) and prop it up. You then need to remove the air-box (deep allen key by memory for each of the clamps). There is rubber webbing protecting the plugs, this is held in place with reusable zip-ties. It's 40 mins work, provided you go steady, and not too taxing for a jap-four. GL

looks good Dan, just be careful when we get warmer weather - rad guards are prone to making bikes run a lot hotter/reduce fan efficiency.

Bloody hell a thread from 2010 is back from the dead.

The tank on the XJ6 is 17litres (you can squeeze a little more in if you fill have a centre-stand and you fill it on that). The bike will go to 'reserve', a flashing filler at around 4 litres left- 13 litres used. Around town an XJ6 will get 45mpg ridden 'normally'. The gauge is not really linear, so don't worry if two bars disappear quick. Both of the XJ6s I had [an 09 and a 10my] got between 40 and 70mpg deending on riding style/conditions.

Well if people are interested, it's the right mix; the pace isn't too bad, certainly compared to the Alpine trips that you pay for, they won't spend 4 days in Italy usually. Are you trailering the triple down there?

Well as many of you know, I usually take a run down to the Italian Alps in august. I have previously had requests to run a trip down there and have decided to see if anyone fancies being part of group from this forum and another forum? possible plan: 31st July meet at the campsite near Dover: http://www.kingsdowncamping.co.uk/site_rules.php Actual trip: 1st August to 15th August (possibly negotiable): Day 1 (1st): Transit: Ride to ferry terminal crossing TBA, then ride via motorways through Belgium, at Rochefort join national network and ride cross country to Echternach (to stay at http://www.echternacherbrueck.de/en) - which in D, but is a 5 minute walk into the town in L. Day 2 (2nd): Transit: Ride to Frieburg in Breisgau, via the North Vosges (through Bitche, Baden-Baden). Staying at: http://freiburg-camping.de/wEnglisch/ Day 3 (3rd): Stay at Campsite; chance to visit the aldstadt, take a personal ride to Munstertal, the Vosges (great roads) or take a blast to Switzerland. Day 4 (4th): Transit: Via the Feldbergpass, along the shores of Lake Constanz to Garmisch Partenkirchen (a long days ride, but with some good routes). Staying at: https://plus.google.com/105294720410116824572/about?gl=uk&hl=en Day 5 (5th): A day in Garmisch: Take an individual ride to Munich, go into town and try Scwhienshaxe or ride to Cable car up the Zugspitze (not cheap, but bloody awesome). Day 6 (6th): Transit: Ride via the Bayersiche Prealp to Innsbruck (in Innsbruck by afternoon), camping near the city.http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/LocationPhotos-g1744365-d2010062-Camping_Pizzeria_Stigger-Voels_Tirol_Austrian_Alps.html pizzeria onsite. Day 7 (7th): Transit: Ride via one of 3 routes from Innsbruck to Bolzano. Experience the heart of the Alps for the first time - a stop on Passo Monte Giovo. Camping at http://www.moosbauer.com/en/on-the-site/learn-camping-on-the-camp-site.html Days 8,9,10,11, 12 (8th-12th): At Bolzano. Weather dependant: A day trip to the Stelvio pass. (bucket list?) A day trip to the key routes of the Dolomites (mind-blowing roads). three days off, go swimming, see the aldstadt, ride a cable car or take a personal ride out? The above weather dependant - if the weather is good we roll for the 2 day trips. Day 13 (13th): Transit: Wave a sad goodbye to Italy (and you will!) and begin the run back north. Ride from Bolzano to Gruntensee (near Wertach). http://www.camping-gruentensee.de/ . If you can ride a little once set up, take a short ride to see Neiuschwanstein Castle, and visit the town of Fussen. Day 14 (14th): Transit: from Wertach to Saarland/Merzighttp://www.gps-data-team.com/where/Campingplatz_Kanu-Club Day 15 (15th): From Merzig, accross the low-countries to Calais/Dunkirke to return on an evening crossing and head home. We will obviously be camping - if interest is expressed, i will look at setting up a paypal account so I can place deposits with campsites (which would be needed for a party). You would need a bike upto doing 3000+ miles, capable of sustained cruising at 75mph+ (potential 80mph on 130kmh sections), which is serviced and upto the job. Euro recovery. Rider/pillion with european health insurance and ehic. Camping kit - though we could operate a pool for first-aid, tea-making etc. i spent £850 in the summer, all in, but with inflation you are looking at minimum of £1000 budget for the entire trip (excluding tyres). If this interests you by all means reply - I think most of these campsites (Vols-innsbruck might be iffy) could handle 20 tents/bikes, and I think that is the most we want in heavy traffic on the Brussel-ring, no one gets lost or takes a wrong route (a contingency system will be used). Take a look at my pics from previous trips in the gallery and see if it something that interests you. Cheers Merv/pilninggas

Spot on, a fair bit juicier than the XJ6. More like the FZR1000 when i took that a few years ago. whole trip was £810, so not too dear for 2 weeks

Well, i was hoping to get to Squires, but other stuff came up. Also I didn't want a 2.30am wake-up call from a knackered RD!

The weather do there always rocks. Tends to be dry in the day, with monumental thunderstorms in the late evening. Did rain in Belgium, switzerland and when I passed through the alsace. If you want to do an organised run to the alps next year - i'd be happy to plan it, and be the guide etc.

What BMWs? hardly any this years.

well i usually head down there, this time it was 40degrees or more at times - boil in a bag biker. the extremes make us in the Uk, look like what we are a bunch of whining wimps! love the Alps - The whole culture blows ours away, as do the astonishing roads.