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by disco!!!!
Fri Jun 23, 2023 9:07 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: ebay fork tubes
Replies: 3
Views: 429

Re: ebay fork tubes

Hi all, Just to update I sent the stripped forks off to brook suspension. He tubes will be polished to remove the stone chips etc and re anodised. The…login to view the rest of this post
by disco!!!!
Fri Mar 17, 2023 11:28 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: ebay fork tubes
Replies: 3
Views: 429

ebay fork tubes

Hi all, I've got the forks stripped due to a burst seal. The fork tubes are pretty stone chipped and the anodising is worn away on one tube from the b…login to view the rest of this post
by disco!!!!
Fri Mar 17, 2023 11:05 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: The reason I haven't been working on the R1....
Replies: 29
Views: 1669

Re: The reason I haven't been working on the R1....

Mate what did you need doing to your seats and where did you get the work done?? I’m looking at getting some work done on my front seats https://uplo…login to view the rest of this post
by disco!!!!
Sun Dec 11, 2022 11:30 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: The reason I haven't been working on the R1....
Replies: 29
Views: 1669

Re: The reason I haven't been working on the R1....

I've had a fair few distractions but the car has been one of the main ones. After I saw one near 15 years ago I decided I had to have one and finally …login to view the rest of this post
by disco!!!!
Sun Dec 11, 2022 11:13 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Pulling hard but ready to blow
Replies: 77
Views: 5088

Re: Pulling hard but ready to blow

Hi all, I thought it was about time I got a finger out and get some work done. I have been collecting parts/tooling to replace the fork seals over the…login to view the rest of this post
by disco!!!!
Sat Jun 11, 2022 11:07 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Pulling hard but ready to blow
Replies: 77
Views: 5088

Re: Pulling hard but ready to blow

Hi all, I was looking for some info about the screen I fitted and found my old thread so thought I'd give a wee update. Firstly, I still have the bike…login to view the rest of this post
by disco!!!!
Wed Jun 09, 2021 3:36 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Looking for a new chain tool
Replies: 12
Views: 714

Re: Looking for a new chain tool

I read a ton of reviews before I bought one. Generally the cheap ones are good for one or 2 rivets before they fail however I'm sure I will be strongl…login to view the rest of this post
by disco!!!!
Fri Feb 23, 2018 12:21 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: How big is your....
Replies: 16
Views: 1080

Re: How big is your....

I’ve been looking along the lines of a 12x10 or a 16x10. Both should leave a bit of room for a driveway
by disco!!!!
Fri Feb 23, 2018 12:21 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: How big is your....
Replies: 16
Views: 1080

Re: How big is your....

I’ve been looking along the lines of a 12x10 or a 16x10. Both should leave a bit of room for a driveway
by disco!!!!
Fri Feb 23, 2018 12:18 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: How big is your....
Replies: 16
Views: 1080

Re: How big is your....

jompy wrote:
Danf1 wrote:First one I built was 8x16 three days after I finished it the kids took it over as a play room!!
:lol:
:lol: good thing I don’t have k…login to view the rest of this post
by disco!!!!
Thu Feb 22, 2018 7:05 pm
Forum: NewsRound - hosted by Bub Craven
Topic: Tech 3 and Yamaha split
Replies: 6
Views: 2056

Re: Tech 3 and Yamaha split

Seen somewhere they might look to KTM however that is only speculation
by disco!!!!
Thu Feb 22, 2018 6:14 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: How big is your....
Replies: 16
Views: 1080

Re: How big is your....

jompy wrote:Not fucking big enough , I always seem to fill it with crap :lol:
I need another clear out :whistle:
You know we are talking about sheds, right? :?login to view the rest of this post
by disco!!!!
Thu Feb 22, 2018 5:26 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: How big is your....
Replies: 16
Views: 1080

How big is your....

...shed? Looking for enough room to house 2 bikes with room to work around them and a decent sized bench. I've been stuck about sizes though. There is…login to view the rest of this post
by disco!!!!
Mon Jul 10, 2017 11:46 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Pulling hard but ready to blow
Replies: 77
Views: 5088

Re: Pulling hard but ready to blow

Great write up dude. I know what mean about not getting enough time. It seems to me that the older you get, the less time you have to enjoy! It's all…login to view the rest of this post
by disco!!!!
Sun Apr 09, 2017 6:56 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Pulling hard but ready to blow
Replies: 77
Views: 5088

Re: Pulling hard but ready to blow

Didn't realise it has been that long since I posted here last, anyway last year I barely got near the bike due to work commitments, with exception of …login to view the rest of this post
by disco!!!!
Thu Mar 09, 2017 9:21 am
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: engine block paint colour/code
Replies: 4
Views: 1113

Re: engine block paint colour/code

samr1 wrote:Try RS paints


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Checked there, nothing listed…login to view the rest of this post
by disco!!!!
Wed Mar 08, 2017 9:45 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: engine block paint colour/code
Replies: 4
Views: 1113

engine block paint colour/code

Hi everybody,

I'm looking for a paint code for the engine block on my 5vy, has anyone come across one or managed to find a paint that is a close mat…login to view the rest of this post
by disco!!!!
Sun Feb 12, 2017 3:03 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: your first bike
Replies: 67
Views: 2049

Re: your first bike

I was little bit later in getting my bike test than most so went straight for the direct access and then on to a 2000 CBR600f, last of the carbs and f…login to view the rest of this post
by disco!!!!
Sat Oct 15, 2016 10:09 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Pre 1986 bikes and indicators
Replies: 7
Views: 683

Re: Pre 1986 bikes and indicators

You don't need indicators but if they are on there they have to work Bikes made after that date only need indicators if they were built with them on.…login to view the rest of this post
by disco!!!!
Sat Oct 15, 2016 8:11 am
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Power commander for 06 R1
Replies: 8
Views: 1374

Re: Power commander for 06 R1

04/05 power commanders will work on 06 bikes, been running an 04 on on my 06 for a while now without any issues :handgestures-thumbupleft:login to view the rest of this post
by disco!!!!
Sat Oct 15, 2016 7:52 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Pre 1986 bikes and indicators
Replies: 7
Views: 683

Pre 1986 bikes and indicators

Hi guys

I've got a wee honda CB100 I've been interfering with this past while to make into a cafe racer. It's nearing MOT time and I have read that …login to view the rest of this post
by disco!!!!
Tue Jul 19, 2016 9:12 pm
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: Tyres
Replies: 13
Views: 1326

Re: Tyres

Been using michelin pilot road 4s on my 5vy for the past while, get good mileage out of them and still have a decent amount of grip considering they a…login to view the rest of this post
by disco!!!!
Wed Jul 06, 2016 10:15 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Chris Evans Quits Top Gear
Replies: 14
Views: 999

Re: Chris Evans Quits Top Gear

only watched one episode, Evans had a face for the radio and a voice for silent films. LeBlanc is comfortable behind the camera but know's hee haw abo…login to view the rest of this post
by disco!!!!
Sat Jun 11, 2016 7:27 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: FAO Donny
Replies: 4
Views: 1189

Re: FAO Donnie

PJC wrote:Its Donny BTW :lol: :lol: :lol:
Don't know what you are talking about :oops: :lol: :lol:login to view the rest of this post
by disco!!!!
Sat Jun 11, 2016 5:16 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: FAO Donny
Replies: 4
Views: 1189

FAO Donny

Spotted this wee beauty in a town called Montemelo near the Catalunya circuit after the motogp practice. It was mint however there is something differ…login to view the rest of this post