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by dougie
Tue Jun 26, 2018 5:59 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Clutch Plate / Slip Disc
Replies: 12
Views: 2075

Re: Clutch Plate / Slip Disc

Kurt in S.A. wrote: Tue Jun 26, 2018 4:49 pm What's a Nm?
That's how hard Newton kicked that phucking apple that hit him on the head. :idea:
by dougie
Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:45 am
Forum: Motorcycling
Topic: Rain Riding
Replies: 13
Views: 3121

Re: Rain Riding

ME 109 wrote: Wed Jun 20, 2018 5:48 am
Zombie Master wrote: Wed Jun 20, 2018 4:43 am
I have to go a size up to XXL for a fit. :ugeek:
Is that with your hat on? :)
Nah, he's just getting a big head. :P
by dougie
Sun Dec 31, 2017 3:29 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Monolever fork nut stuck
Replies: 14
Views: 3491

Re: Monolever fork nut stuck

Well the nut moved with some heat... The single-shock bikes have a different fork. The big top nut secures onto a gold inner thread, which is a part that pushes up through the tube. This is all a long way of saying that the inner thread is spinning when I try to remove it. Clearly I am supposed to ...
by dougie
Sun Nov 12, 2017 10:06 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: switched circuit
Replies: 14
Views: 3292

Re: switched circuit

I was talking to a bloke today that I hadn't seen for years. He's mostly into Italian bikes but he's bought himself a 84 R100. He said it had a spot on the loom to directly connect heated grips to, but he didn't know when they added that to the loom. Before chopping back into the crowded headlight ...
by dougie
Sun Nov 12, 2017 9:59 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: jims tank lining
Replies: 29
Views: 7028

Re: jims tank lining

SteveD wrote: Sun Nov 12, 2017 9:25 am Then I'll add a few litres of vinegar to sort the rest of it.
Apple cider vinegar. :ugeek:
by dougie
Sat Nov 11, 2017 10:09 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: switched circuit
Replies: 14
Views: 3292

Re: switched circuit

SteveD wrote: Sat Nov 11, 2017 7:27 am Isn't there a spot in the loom for heated grips?
ME109 will know.
My '87 had a spot in the main loom for heated grips.
I did not use/need a relay.
by dougie
Fri Nov 10, 2017 6:15 pm
Forum: Motorcycling
Topic: Proper bikes?
Replies: 12
Views: 3350

Re: Proper bikes?

Zombie Master wrote: Fri Nov 10, 2017 4:36 pm
dougie wrote: Fri Nov 10, 2017 9:15 am They look bulky and heavy.
And the new Triumphs look even bulkier and are no doubt heavier. Wish Kawasaki would bring back the W.
Wish I hadn't sold mine. :cry:
by dougie
Fri Nov 10, 2017 9:15 am
Forum: Motorcycling
Topic: Proper bikes?
Replies: 12
Views: 3350

Re: Proper bikes?

They look bulky and heavy.
by dougie
Mon Nov 06, 2017 4:41 pm
Forum: Motorcycling
Topic: I put a deposit down on a G310 GS
Replies: 34
Views: 9159

Re: I put a deposit down on a G310 GS

I think you will love it Sibbo.
Push "START".
Go finish your tea.
No worries. ;)