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Hello all...
2009 Big Bang for me. Best bike I've ever ridden. It was my all weather commute, even with snow on the ground but now it's my toy.

She needs some TLC after being neglected for a while so I've started to strip her back a bit and clean her up. I've got very basic mechanical knowledge and skills but big balls and will tackle most jobs.

Yesterday I cut the old chain off and replaced the sprockets, today I'll be fitting the new chain.

I'm looking to glean knowledge off yoose lot in the know!

Cheers! :D


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Hi there and welcome, this is a great forum and you will get lots of help from the lads.

However i have no advise on your big balls getting in the way of working on your banger :teasing-neener:
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welcome in pal - good luck bringing the ol girl back to her best & enjoy the forum

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Welcome to the forum mate, the bangers are a fantastic bike, like you, I used to commute on my R1 all year round .

I found scottoil 365 spray helped keep the bike in good nick during the winter months, she would get a good douse every week when washed and each night when I returned from work, you can see it neutralising any salt on the bike, it goes from a clear liquid (no salt) to a creamy white where the salt is ... used to spray it on a hot bike so all the smoke from it would get into the nook and crannies.... the whole bike got a soaking appear from brakes, tyres, seat and grips .... the bikes maintained their good looks


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Welcome in Dan
Sorry i'm loosing the plot i could have sworn i'd welcomed you in already :whistle:
enjoy the forum and the idiots there in :lol:
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jompy wrote:Welcome in Dan
Sorry i'm loosing the plot i could have sworn i'd welcomed you in already :whistle:
enjoy the forum and the idiots there in :lol:
Jompy.... loss of memory is part of the ageing process.... I would call you an old fart.... but that would make me an even older old fart.... lol.... still I don’t look like a monkey Image.... so it ain’t that bad.... lol Image


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jompy wrote: ↑Sat Aug 18, 2018 3:20 pm Welcome in Dan
Sorry i'm loosing the plot i could have sworn i'd welcomed you in already :whistle:
enjoy the forum and the idiots there in :lol:
I resemble that remark. Welcome in Dan.
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Steve R1 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 18, 2018 5:41 pm
jompy wrote:Welcome in Dan
Sorry i'm loosing the plot i could have sworn i'd welcomed you in already :whistle:
enjoy the forum and the idiots there in :lol:
Jompy.... loss of memory is part of the ageing process.... I would call you an old fart.... but that would make me an even older old fart.... lol.... still I don’t look like a monkey Image.... so it ain’t that bad.... lol Image


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No you don’t Steve after all monkeys must be at least three foot six. :whistle:
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Danf1 wrote:
Steve R1 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 18, 2018 5:41 pm
jompy wrote:Welcome in Dan
Sorry i'm loosing the plot i could have sworn i'd welcomed you in already :whistle:
enjoy the forum and the idiots there in :lol:
Jompy.... loss of memory is part of the ageing process.... I would call you an old fart.... but that would make me an even older old fart.... lol.... still I don’t look like a monkey Image.... so it ain’t that bad.... lol Image


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No you don’t Steve after all monkeys must be at least three foot six. :whistle:
Well I’m taller than that mate... thanks.... not by much.... but a little Image


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Post by Horus-222_R1 »

Welcome in Dan,
Anuvver luvver of the banger. There are a fair few on here too with plenty of good tips and advice.
Enjoy the forum.
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