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ayux4rj6zql2ph · 22-10-2018 7:40pm

blade1 wrote: »

That looks like a normal washer to me(or is it??) so probably won't stop oil leaking out.
They need to be crush washers.

It’s what I would consider to be a normal washer yes, no signs of it being crushed. Might head to Halfords for them.

IrishGrimReaper · 22-10-2018 9:14pm

Folks do any of you use Hand Wind shields? Going to order a set of Oxford Heated grips this week and wondering if I should get a set of Wind yokes also - the finger tips are getting cold. I use the bike sometimes for going home to Monaghan which is 2.5 hours ride from Galway.

ayux4rj6zql2ph · 22-10-2018 9:27pm

IrishGrimReaper wrote: »

Folks do any of you use Hand Wind shields? Going to order a set of Oxford Heated grips this week and wondering if I should get a set of Wind yokes also - the finger tips are getting cold. I use the bike sometimes for going home to Monaghan which is 2.5 hours ride from Galway.

As in handguards? Had a set of Oxford ones fitted to my bike last week, find them and the heated grips great

mjsc1970 · 22-10-2018 9:35pm

Addisyn Screeching Sickbed wrote: »

IrishGrimReaper wrote: »

Folks do any of you use Hand Wind shields? Going to order a set of Oxford Heated grips this week and wondering if I should get a set of Wind yokes also - the finger tips are getting cold. I use the bike sometimes for going home to Monaghan which is 2.5 hours ride from Galway.

As in handguards? Had a set of Oxford ones fitted to my bike last week, find them and the heated grips great

We're talking about textile hand muffs as opposed to plastic hand guards?

If so, yes, put them on bike 10 years ago. Left them on all year round. Wouldn't do a winter without them to be honest and they keep your gloves dry too pretty much.

IrishGrimReaper · 22-10-2018 9:41pm

What are textile hand muffs? I was talking about the Handguards, I think I'll pick up a set from Aliexpress for 30$.

ayux4rj6zql2ph · 22-10-2018 9:42pm

IrishGrimReaper wrote: »

What are textile hand muffs? I was talking about the Handguards, I think I'll pick up a set from Aliexpress for 30$.

These???

https://www.motocard.com/en/hand-grip-cover/oxford-bone_dry.aspx?country=IE&currency=EUR&utm_campaign=comparadores&utm_source=google&utm_medium=comparadores_en&utm_term=hand%20grip%20cover_oxford_m-0581951&size=UNICA&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6rXeBRD3ARIsAD9ni9BIhbrrsNfuKfKSm3GS2Lh9-H-tKY3vZj6LTpLORIivR3cDj1w_KigaAnvLEALw_wcB

IrishGrimReaper · 22-10-2018 9:48pm

So that's what those Deliveroo drivers always have :pac:

Think I'll stick with the normal handguards and heated grips should be more than enough for me.

Aliexpess handguards

mjsc1970 · 22-10-2018 9:52pm

Addisyn Screeching Sickbed wrote: »

IrishGrimReaper wrote: »

What are textile hand muffs? I was talking about the Handguards, I think I'll pick up a set from Aliexpress for 30$.

These???

https://www.motocard.com/en/hand-grip-cover/oxford-bone_dry.aspx?country=IE&currency=EUR&utm_campaign=comparadores&utm_source=google&utm_medium=comparadores_en&utm_term=hand%20grip%20cover_oxford_m-0581951&size=UNICA&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6rXeBRD3ARIsAD9ni9BIhbrrsNfuKfKSm3GS2Lh9-H-tKY3vZj6LTpLORIivR3cDj1w_KigaAnvLEALw_wcB

Yes, those.

listermint · 22-10-2018 11:04pm

Don't bother with heated grips without getting handguards too.

They should go hand in hand.

D3V!L · 23-10-2018 9:40am

Myself and my missus were up with the nice guys in Charles Hurst Motorrad (Belfast) yesterday getting our bikes serviced.

It was about 3 or 4 hours of a wait so they gave us these two, a 2018 GS Adventure (which I already have) which my wife drove for the morning and now wants one and a brand new S1000RR which I drove.

The S1000RR is a f**king weapon !!! The one I was on was restricted to 8500rpm because it hasn't had its first service but by f**k its fast. Absolutely crippled my back though. I'm in bits today.

zubair · 23-10-2018 12:09pm

How do you get caught by a Mondeo when you're doing 200kph

https://www.kildarenow.com/news/naas-gardai-arrest-motorcyclist-driving-speeds-200kmph-wrong-side-road/254060

GBX · 23-10-2018 12:11pm

He slowed down/stopped or let them catch up ..

ayux4rj6zql2ph · 23-10-2018 12:25pm

The ANPR system may have gotten the reg and the rider knew it. Either way he let them catch him.

D3V!L · 23-10-2018 12:33pm

Addisyn Screeching Sickbed wrote: »

The ANPR system may have gotten the reg and the rider knew it. Either way he let them catch him.

They have a policy of no pursuit for bikes so you're right. He had to have stopped.

Smith4 · 23-10-2018 12:36pm

D3V!L wrote: »

They have a policy of no pursuit for bikes so you're right. He had to have stopped.

Do they? I thought that was only in the UK. I'm sure I've seen an article of Garda chasing some fireblade for 100km until he ran out of petrol.

D3V!L · 23-10-2018 12:38pm

Smith4 wrote: »

Do they? I thought that was only in the UK. I'm sure I've seen an article of Garda chasing some fireblade for 100km until he ran out of petrol.

Well thats what they quote when people ask about them stopping illegal scramblers.

blade1 · 23-10-2018 12:40pm

Smith4 wrote: »

Do they? I thought that was only in the UK. I'm sure I've seen an article of Garda chasing some fireblade for 100km until he ran out of petrol.

If after 100km you still haven't got away you've already failed long ago.

Smith4 · 23-10-2018 12:45pm

blade1 wrote: »

If after 100km you still haven't got away you've already failed long ago.

Very true. Personally I wouldn't stop if I was doing some "accidental" over the speed limit riding as the consequences seem more severe than stopping. You are very likely to get banned for 2 years if you did some excessive speeding which you can achieve in 1st gear on a 1000cc sportbike. My tax disc also could have accidently slipped down, need to put it up.

ayux4rj6zql2ph · 23-10-2018 2:20pm

My oil cooler is fcuked and can’t be repaired :rolleyes:

Sonics2k · 23-10-2018 2:49pm

Addisyn Screeching Sickbed wrote: »

My oil cooler is fcuked and can’t be repaired :rolleyes:

Jesus lad, is the DL650?

ayux4rj6zql2ph · 23-10-2018 3:12pm

Sonics2k wrote: »

Jesus lad, is the DL650?

Yeah the DL650 indeed. Lee Radiators in the Marina tested it, rotted to fcuk and can't be fixed.

I've only done 1000 miles on that bike since i bought it.

€560 for a brand new one, i've sourced a used part in Dublin from a breaker so i hope that will work, if not i'll be shelling out for a new one.

GBX · 23-10-2018 3:29pm

Your having no luck! Hope the replacement sorts it for ya.

blade1 · 23-10-2018 3:31pm

Addisyn Screeching Sickbed wrote: »

Yeah the DL650 indeed. Lee Radiators in the Marina tested it, rotted to fcuk and can't be fixed.

I've only done 1000 miles on that bike since i bought it.

€560 for a brand new one, i've sourced a used part in Dublin from a breaker so i hope that will work, if not i'll be shelling out for a new one.

The one you get should be ok.
If not,get a refund and try another.
I did think when I saw your bike posted here,that the corrosion was excessive in that area.
At least the bike will be in better nick when you fit the new one.

ayux4rj6zql2ph · 23-10-2018 3:32pm

GBX wrote: »

Your having no luck! Hope the replacement sorts it for ya.

I go through these phases in life, loads of bad luck all at once then i get a good run of it, the new part comes with a 3 month guarantee so i'm happy with that.

I won't be going back to the dealer where i bought it that is for sure.

ayux4rj6zql2ph · 23-10-2018 3:37pm

blade1 wrote: »

The one you get should be ok.
If not,get a refund and try another.
I did think when I saw your bike posted here,that the corrosion was excessive in that area.
At least the bike will be in better nick when you fit the new one.

The lads who have worked on it said that those few bits aside it is a very clean bike, thankfully the area's that are corroded are easily replaced, to cap it off, i'm not someone who will ride it in the wet and i keep her dry stored, i will take that bike to the grave with me :pac:

blade1 · 23-10-2018 3:37pm

Addisyn Screeching Sickbed wrote: »

I won't be going back to the dealer where i bought it that is for sure.

Would he not have a spare one left around that you could convince him to part with?

Also, these lads aren't a million miles away from you for anything you may need in the future.
P&Ts Bike Parts

Raheens, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork
(021) 437 9827 https://g.co/kgs/P7UTa5

ayux4rj6zql2ph · 23-10-2018 3:38pm

blade1 wrote: »

Would he not have a spare one left around that you could convince him to part with?

Also, these lads aren't a million miles away from you for anything you may need in the future.
P&Ts Bike Parts

Raheens, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork
(021) 437 9827 https://g.co/kgs/P7UTa5

I asked them, they don't have one in stock and the only assistance they were offering me was names of places that can repair them.

Never knew about the place in Ringaskiddy, you are a gent blade1

LLewellen Farquarson · 23-10-2018 3:46pm

Addisyn Screeching Sickbed wrote: »

I asked them, they don't have one in stock and the only assistance they were offering me was names of places that can repair them.

Never knew about the place in Ringaskiddy, you are a gent blade1

And I live around the corner from them if you're stuck to collect something. I work in the city if it's of help.

ayux4rj6zql2ph · 23-10-2018 3:54pm

LLewellen Farquarson wrote: »

And I live around the corner from them if you're stuck to collect something. I work in the city if it's of help.

You are a legend Sir

I sincerely appreciate it

Sonics2k · 23-10-2018 4:04pm

Addisyn Screeching Sickbed wrote: »

You are a legend Sir

I sincerely appreciate it

Your PM inbox is full lad

Edit: To say it here, I know the dealer you got the bike from and I'm bloody shocked by his attitude. I had an eye on a few bikes he was selling and I'll absolutely be avoiding him now.

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