Yeah they do, thinking I might have to try to do something different to keep the miles down. Knitting maybe.
Not done much for a while, but one job I've been meaning to do for a while is to fit a radiator guard. Never had a radiator guard on any bike I've owned and fortunately never needed one but i thought I'd treat the Pani to one. I do however begrudge paying Evotech over the odds for a bit of mesh though.....so I thought I'd have a go a making my own. Bought some automotive mesh typically used for front grilles etc. Its a fairly big job and a bit of bastard to do so thats been putting me off too but gave it a go anyway. Started off by stripping it down and freeing off the cowling that surrounds the radiator and oil cooler. I then made a paper template and used this to cut the mesh with a grinder. I cut 5mm bigger all the way round so that it would sit behind the cowling and be held snuggly and securely in place. Once cut i tidied up the edges and painted the exposed metal to protect it. Finally I used a little insulation tape to cover the edges just so it doesn't snag any of the radiator fins. I slotted it all into place beforehand to make sure it fitted and luckily it was spot on first go!! Pretty chuffed with the results and it only cost me £15 and an afternoon in the garage.......and who doesn't enjoy tinkering in the garage!!!
Impressive job Paul I reckon you could earn a few extra quid making them for fellow Pani / Blade owners
Well done Lad ,,,,, your buying the brews next time we go out for a ride with the money you've saved ,,,,,, but we won't tell @Lozzy
Pmsl someone on the Ducati forum has actually used disposable bbq mesh to do two bikes!!! At least if it sets on fire we can up end it and chuck Lozzys chicken fillets on it!!
Can't use the side of the tyre Mark....they have to remain upright at all times in case they miss their reflections passing shop windows
Eh up Mark ......I heard you used McCain crisp and dry to do your fork oil ??!!! We can use a bit of that when we have the bbq!!
