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| Author: | nigelbread [ 29 Oct 2017 17:41 ] | ||
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My recent purchase AT LAST! Seat is a bit low for me any advice? also Maz has pointed out a few jobs that need doing. Got to decide if I can afford (or have to afford?) to have a major service.
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| Author: | pash [ 29 Oct 2017 17:44 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: x1 |
CAN you afford not to? |
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| Author: | nigelbread [ 29 Oct 2017 17:47 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: x1 |
my thoughts exactly! the price does allow for some work, but it can get a bit frightening, should have bought another jap! |
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| Author: | pash [ 29 Oct 2017 17:58 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: x1 |
Only you know the answer to that question... |
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| Author: | nigelbread [ 29 Oct 2017 18:07 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: x1 |
Seat is a bit low for me any advice? |
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| Author: | DaveH [ 29 Oct 2017 21:21 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: x1 |
Look for a standard seat and get rid of the cowl. It looks tidy, a pro race system isn't essential. It would be nice but not essential. Lucky hands oil pump drive gear is more essential if it's not got one. |
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| Author: | nigelbread [ 29 Oct 2017 21:28 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: x1 |
DaveH wrote: Look for a standard seat and get rid of the cowl. It looks tidy, a pro race system isn't essential. It would be nice but not essential. Lucky hands oil pump drive gear is more essential if it's not got one. standard seat ? please advise where I would find one, i have looked on ebay but do not see one. thanks |
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| Author: | pash [ 29 Oct 2017 21:35 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: x1 |
Sit on some books or get the seat recovered with fatter foam. |
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| Author: | nigelbread [ 29 Oct 2017 22:02 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: x1 |
pash wrote: Sit on some books or get the seat recovered with fatter foam. how about a redundant holy book? i will probably get it recovered with as you said thicker foam, had to do that with GPZ. |
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| Author: | Pan [ 29 Oct 2017 23:48 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: x1 |
That looks nice mate, the seller didn't do it any favours with his photography. Isn't that a standard seat with one of the leather seat covers for sale on eBay? Mark |
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| Author: | nigelbread [ 30 Oct 2017 05:59 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: x1 |
Pan wrote: That looks nice mate, the seller didn't do it any favours with his photography. Isn't that a standard seat with one of the leather seat covers for sale on eBay? Mark will have a look in morning. as I live in the sticks Buells are in all honesty a rare sight. I have a steep learning curve but as a qualified mechanic and have worked on many different types of machine I will get there. I would like to get a second opinion with some of the issues. So I need to decide how much money and how best to spend it first. Common sense says engine first as this can be very expensive oil pump first port of call. |
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| Author: | Pan [ 30 Oct 2017 20:28 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: x1 |
I agree regarding the engine and Buell's are equally rare in the city. Honestly can't recall the last time I came across one on the road. Regarding the seat have a look in the wanted section, there is a link to some covers just like your one and someone wants one ( didn't specify what colour ) possibly a swap? Maybe worth a look. Mark |
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| Author: | nigelbread [ 01 Nov 2017 06:30 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: x1 |
Pan wrote: That looks nice mate, the seller didn't do it any favours with his photography. Isn't that a standard seat with one of the leather seat covers for sale on eBay? Mark Thanks for the reply. checked the seat yesterday does appear to be a replacement cover. New staples. i may try removing front and repacking as there is a lot of slack in cover. My daughters boyfriend makes sails and will hopefully make me a custom cover unless I can find one elsewhere. an extra 50 mm would suffice. will insure and tax today then give it a road test! |
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| Author: | Pan [ 01 Nov 2017 23:06 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: x1 |
How did it go? |
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| Author: | nigelbread [ 02 Nov 2017 09:04 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: x1 |
did not get a chance had to travel to brecon broken down sewage treatment plant! so much for retirement. looking at gel pad as temporary seat . Most important job for wekend is remove oil pump and inspect gear. As parts and specialist labour is expensive i have rebuilt silencer baffles checked for cracks all ok for now. wheel bearings feel ok as well as steering. Prioritising is essential. |
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