Do you torque to OEM spec or to generic specs? I.e. I always go 6mm - 10nm, 8mm - 24nm, 10mm - 37nm etc.
Winter hibernation Gave the blade a really good fettle today, cleaned, greased , lubed and now all tucked up for winter. Found this little critter on the wheel. Connected the optimate patted the tank and put the cover over.
Went for its 45 point Honda Heathcheck before warranty runs out on Friday, all good needed 1tr of oil in sign Its been ridden not a oil burner! Need new tyres then went for a spin mild 15c on costa del South mad never been out like that in dec, Unreal.
Folded back the winter quilt............yep........still filthy from my trip to Scotland beginning of September. ......patted the tank, folded quilt back over .......night night I thought
What's all this putting the bikes away ..... I am looking forward to getting out Christmas Day the roads are quiet just got to watch out for pissed stained pensioners with presents loaded up , normally a Honda Jazz or Yaris as a weapon of choice....unless the salt comes out I'm staying out..
I'm in on Christmas day watching my tt dvd drinking my bottle of Bushys ( and others ) then I'll spend the rest of the winter playing on my ktm 350. Keep my blade for the spring.
Fitted a few cosmetic bits. Real carbon tank protector and Chinese stomp grips (only £14!) not clear like the real deal but look okay. Fitted stock GBRacing cover on the bike
Tinkering again, day off so sorting a very pale sad looking standard exhaust lower. Its no wonder they rust, a quick rub off and was down to bare metal Had to loosen the right footpeg to get enough exhaust movement to get to the back two allen keys against the subframe to remove the metal sleeve trim. All masked up and cleaned up and a few coats of stove paint, good for 600degrees from ebay. Got a carbon sleeve coming so should start to look a bit brighter.
Raining here and unable to ride so started it up in the garage and inhaled the fumes, not too much tho cos I have plans for next year !,
