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Post by dungbug on Jun 27, 2011 16:57:26 GMT
know what i like most about this bmw? the guy built up the entire thing on the computer, in either solidworks or inventor, i'm not sure which one, and it came out exactly right, you can barely spot the difference from the renders. Wow.
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Post by dungbug on Jun 27, 2011 4:11:02 GMT
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Post by dungbug on Jun 26, 2011 11:11:35 GMT
Well done on your CBT... ;D Nothing quite like the sense of freedom you get from biking. Horn needs to be continuous for m.o.t i believe. Cheers Wrighty, I know what you mean....I went through the local high street and literally breezed through. ;D You are right about the horn, it has to be continual. The wiring seemed ok so I gave it a few 'gentle' taps with the hammer & it now works, it's due it's MOT at the end of next month so I gave it a bit of a look over & everything electrical seems to work. Brakes are sharp, suspension seems to work as it should (no fork oil anywhere), steering is smooth, no grabbing or catching, tyres have plenty of thread on them. Fixtures & fittings are bolted/screwed down, is there anything else I should be checking before I take it for an MOT? I'd rather take a bike down without any glaring problems, also want it to be 100%. My knowledge of bikes is very limited so any pointers would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Post by dungbug on Jun 26, 2011 8:24:40 GMT
Well done on your CBT... ;D Nothing quite like the sense of freedom you get from biking. Horn needs to be continuous for m.o.t i believe. Cheers Wrighty Just read up on the requirement & you're right, the horn does need to be continual. So just been out and tapped it with a hammer and it works if the button is pressed & it's tapped. Thinking it'll be easier just to get a new horn than bash this one on the off chance it decides to work without being hit.
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Post by dungbug on Jun 25, 2011 21:25:23 GMT
Hi there. ;D
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Post by dungbug on Jun 25, 2011 21:24:50 GMT
Just a bit Davy ;D I hadn't realised how dull driving a car had become until today, the instructor got all the stuff we needed to do out of the way & then suggested we had a little 'poddle about the countryside'. Nice weather, open roads, it was lovely, really fun experience.
Had a nice ride out on the GN tonight, albeit a bit short. Have noticed my horn has packed up & the MOT isn't far away so will need to get that sorted, don't suppose I could get away with fitting one of those manual 'squeezy' types could I as a short term thing (?)
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Post by dungbug on Jun 25, 2011 19:42:25 GMT
CBT passed today, the instructor said I gave a very good ride & it wouldn't take more than a few lessons to do my full test. The GN is now insured & I've been out on her this evening, lovin' it. So much nicer than a scoot & alot more fun. ;D
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Post by dungbug on Jun 23, 2011 17:38:16 GMT
No information to add unfortunately but I love it.
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Post by dungbug on Jun 21, 2011 6:04:14 GMT
Not my cup of tea, as Davy said....Each to their own.
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Post by dungbug on Jun 20, 2011 18:16:06 GMT
Cheers chap, wonder how long it would take me to get there on the GN. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by dungbug on Jun 19, 2011 19:32:03 GMT
Suzuki use the same lever on tons of there small bikes so plenty about in scrapys Good to know, just looked on Wemoto's website & a new one is £8.50 with the postage. ;D
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Post by dungbug on Jun 19, 2011 17:21:09 GMT
Sorry to hear this chap, hope you make a quick recovery.
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Post by dungbug on Jun 19, 2011 17:19:32 GMT
no MOT/NCT for bikes over here, so i can't help you on that point but the ball is there to stop yourself being accidentally stabbed by you own handle bar in a fall, what i do is file the end of the level flat, its not as good as a new lever but it might just be enough to make it safe for an MOT? It's quite a 'clean' break already, I'll have a look around & see if I can get a new lever. Now that you mention the sharpness side of it I guess it would be a failure. Cheers.
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Post by dungbug on Jun 19, 2011 14:58:17 GMT
Not an overly technical question, just after a bit of advice.
I've noticed that the brake lever on the handle bar of the GN has the 'ball' bit missing on the end, do I need to replace this for MOT reasons or would it pass/be an advisory? I't's literallyu th 'ball' part that's snapped off, the rest of the lever is fine. Thanks.
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Post by dungbug on Jun 19, 2011 13:36:55 GMT
heck it would cost less to buy a bike with all the running gear you want and a blown engine, oh look you've bought yet another bike! this happens on a never ending cycle for me.. Tip: make sure the spare bikes engine is very very dead or you might find your self fixing it... I used to have that opinions with VW bugs, would always buy them to use parts from but end up keeping them.....This was when a 'breaker bug' could be had for under 100 sheets.
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