GooseMan
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That looks mint man, great work with the whole thing, seen one just like that riding around down my way but its not as good I don't think.
CBR250RR build
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After looking at the photo's, the colour of the lower fork legs is really annoying me, it just doesn't work.
I might look into plasti-dipping them black at some point. I'm also considering plasti-dipping the muffler while i'm at it. I have read that Plasti-dip is heat resistant and suitable for exhausts, plus it's removable so easy to re-apply if damaged.
It might also be good for the scratched engine covers.
I plan on buying a Musarri carbon muffler down the track but I need the current exhaust for RWC and wouldn't mind it looking a bit cleaner in the meantime.
I might look into plasti-dipping them black at some point. I'm also considering plasti-dipping the muffler while i'm at it. I have read that Plasti-dip is heat resistant and suitable for exhausts, plus it's removable so easy to re-apply if damaged.
It might also be good for the scratched engine covers.
I plan on buying a Musarri carbon muffler down the track but I need the current exhaust for RWC and wouldn't mind it looking a bit cleaner in the meantime.
Mate the bike is clean enough. Will pass a road worthy no probs even without temp gauge not working.
You only have to start it for 30 seconds so they won't even know.
Looks awesome. You have done a top job.
You only have to start it for 30 seconds so they won't even know.
Looks awesome. You have done a top job.
While changing the temp sensor I decided to check the thermostat:
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Stuffed. It explains why it was running so poorly after startup - it wasnt warming up like it should. It might also explain why the temp sensor didn't work - i wasnt running the bike long enough to warm up the full system.
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Stuffed. It explains why it was running so poorly after startup - it wasnt warming up like it should. It might also explain why the temp sensor didn't work - i wasnt running the bike long enough to warm up the full system.
Managed to get it all sorted and bike is loaded up for tomorrow mornings RWC
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GooseMan
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Very nice, don't forget your no. Plate
Very nice, don't forget your no. Plate
I took the photo before putting the number plate on so that I wouldn't need to edit it out
Awesome bud.
It will pass no worries.
Bet you can wait to take her for a decent spin!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah I can't wait
unfortunately though my mate that I'll be doing my riding with spilled on his Ducati so it'll be at the shop for a few weeks. Will have to do the twisties on my own until thenIt bloody failed the first time for a bunch of silly reasons. They went over it with a fine tooth comb.
Their reasons for failure and the resolution:
- ‘Right fairing mounting lug didn’t meet up with bracket’
This fairing piece is a Chinese one so the lug was in the wrong spot. Didn’t affect the bike in any way, used a flat head bolt to attach the fairing to the bracket
- ‘Clutch lever would touch the fairing when at full lock’
Did not affect the handling in any way, the H-bar was slightly bent. I bent it back and all was well.
- ‘Bike wouldn’t rev under 4000rpm’
The bike was low on fuel so I was using the reserve tank. They decided to switch it to the main tank so it must have been running lean with very little fuel. I filled her up with fresh fuel and it idles smoothly at 1600rpm all day long
- ‘Bolt missing from seat’
I left one bolt out on purpose when re-installing the battery as I thought they might take the seat off anyway.
- ‘No reflector on rear’
Even though the ADR’s have changed, Vicroads has not updated it’s requirements so I had to buy a $20 mudguard from them. Not a big issue.
I took the bike home and fixed all of the issues within 30-minutes, took it back the next day and it passed.
Booked the rego inspection for next Tuesday
Over the past couple of weeks I have been keeping an eye on ebay and have managed to get full leather track gear in awesome condition for $250 all up, including 2-piece leather suit, leather boots and leather gloves. That’s the same cost as renting the gear a couple of times at the track.
Looking forward to getting it to Broadford for some tuition
Their reasons for failure and the resolution:
- ‘Right fairing mounting lug didn’t meet up with bracket’
This fairing piece is a Chinese one so the lug was in the wrong spot. Didn’t affect the bike in any way, used a flat head bolt to attach the fairing to the bracket
- ‘Clutch lever would touch the fairing when at full lock’
Did not affect the handling in any way, the H-bar was slightly bent. I bent it back and all was well.
- ‘Bike wouldn’t rev under 4000rpm’
The bike was low on fuel so I was using the reserve tank. They decided to switch it to the main tank so it must have been running lean with very little fuel. I filled her up with fresh fuel and it idles smoothly at 1600rpm all day long
- ‘Bolt missing from seat’
I left one bolt out on purpose when re-installing the battery as I thought they might take the seat off anyway.
- ‘No reflector on rear’
Even though the ADR’s have changed, Vicroads has not updated it’s requirements so I had to buy a $20 mudguard from them. Not a big issue.
I took the bike home and fixed all of the issues within 30-minutes, took it back the next day and it passed.
Booked the rego inspection for next Tuesday
Over the past couple of weeks I have been keeping an eye on ebay and have managed to get full leather track gear in awesome condition for $250 all up, including 2-piece leather suit, leather boots and leather gloves. That’s the same cost as renting the gear a couple of times at the track.
Looking forward to getting it to Broadford for some tuition
What a bunch of bull****, feckin bunch of fuktards. The no reflector on the rear, well ive been done by that before too, even though i pointed out the fact that it had been given full ADR compliance without it (had i had the money i would of gone to court to prove the point) As for the clutch lever and bolt, I would of fought the point, that in no way has anything to do with the bike being road-worthy, what a bunch of absolute deckheds. Oh well at least it past second time round Iv'e seen the broadford bonanza is coming up soon, if i can i'll head down for it, would love to give the mini a run round the track, will bring the zx9 as well if i come
Iv'e seen the broadford bonanza is coming up soon, if i can i'll head down for it, would love to give the mini a run round the track, will bring the zx9 as well if i come Yeah it was pretty annoying that they failed it for such silly reasons. I questioned it and pointed out that it wasnt part of the RWC requirements but they woudn't budge. Didn't want to give them a reason to fail me again.
I had my tools with me so could have fixed it on the spot but they were closing. I didn't even bother taking it off the carrier when I got home so wasn't too bad. Just a waste of their time and money by having to re-RWC my bike.
I had read about the Broadford Bonanza but hadn't given much thought to it. What is it? A massive trackday type event?
Would it suit a first-time rider like myself?
I noticed that PI has a free first-timer program (ontop of track entry) which I am keen on to get started. It's cheaper than going to Broadford and getting tuition and will help me get accustomed to the track.
I had my tools with me so could have fixed it on the spot but they were closing. I didn't even bother taking it off the carrier when I got home so wasn't too bad. Just a waste of their time and money by having to re-RWC my bike.
I had read about the Broadford Bonanza but hadn't given much thought to it. What is it? A massive trackday type event?
Would it suit a first-time rider like myself?
I noticed that PI has a free first-timer program (ontop of track entry) which I am keen on to get started. It's cheaper than going to Broadford and getting tuition and will help me get accustomed to the track.
PI would be awesome i reckon, would lov to do it one day. The broadford bonanza is a weekend event i believe, and suits all riders and bikes from what ive seen on the flyer, I think it was "ductiman" on here took a postie to it. Will try find some details and post back here.
velociraptor
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Nice got a 600rr myself
