General chat thread... Links, pictures, banter etc

davidglanza

The QuietMan wrote: »

Declan Swanton has just refused to do work on my GPZ saying ‘Not for me chief’

What other decent options have i in Cork City?
Noel Quinn ain’t answering.

It needs tyres, might as well do the wheel bearings while they’re off, chain and sprockets as well.

Lee are a rip off and known to be a dodgy with workmanship depending on who the mechanic is.

On the plus side the bike is now Irish registered and taxed.

I must be doing something right when the wife is keen on it

Ross Motorcycles have said the bike is too old for their workshop :rolleyes:

Noel quinn done all the work on my gpz900r top notch aswell.

Fabio

The QuietMan wrote: »

Aye I did. Haven’t had work done by Lee since February 2019 when they messed up the installation of the lights on the cases of my Strom.

Lee charged me €50 + vat an hour, it them 90 minutes to fit 2 crash bars (4 bolts each) for example. I had no tools myself at the time. It was the same mechanic who did the electrical work, Jim Tivy said go elsewhere if I’m not happy.

I’ve never as much as put my hand in my pocket to buy something in Ross, your experience doesn’t sound good though, one of their mechanics is with the neighbours daughter.

I might take a trip into CB out of interest

Oh.....fair enough, that sounds like a disaster. Honestly, never had much of an issue with Lee so I'm surprised at that experience but I feel bad for you. It's not a nice way to be treated when you're on first name terms with the mechanics. There is one other mechanic there but I don't know him, I wonder was it him?!

I booked a bike in with Damien before, needed a thermostat and brake and clutch fluid. Dropped it in early in the morning, walked to work, he rang in the afternoon and said the bike was ready to collect. I asked how the jobs went, he said they didn't do anything to it cos he wanted to order a thermostat himself (I gave him a good used one). I asked did he at least do the brake and clutch fluid and "no we prefer to do all the jobs together". It was a complete joke.

Hotblack Desiato

flashinthepan wrote: »

Breaking the chain is easy enough

A decent angle grinder is cheap in B&Q, or Aldi/Lidl when they have them in - just hold it so the edge of the grinding wheel is spinning downwards, so the sparks don't fly up and embed themselves in your plastics... they're a lethal tool though so eye protection and be very careful and keep all 20 kids well away

If you're just grinding the soft link heads off, not going through the whole chain, a dremel (or, even a hand file for the hix in stix with no electrix ) will do that job easily.

Haven't ever had any difficulty pushing the pins out with a cheap chain riveter, after all it's no more difficult than it was pushing the sideplate on in the first place.

The QuietMan

goblin59 wrote: »

just ask any of the lads robbing bicycles in Dublin for a lend of their grinder.
Probally bought one for €30 in lidl.

I bought one of those during lockdown, 'twas missing parts :rolleyes:

The QuietMan

davidglanza wrote: »

Noel quinn done all the work on my gpz900r top notch aswell.

Had work done by him before, no complaints, in fairness to him he rang me at 10pm last night and went through everything, he made certain suggestions which i agreed with, i never knew he is in the game 41 years though :eek:He looks younger than that.

The QuietMan

Fabio wrote: »

Oh.....fair enough, that sounds like a disaster. Honestly, never had much of an issue with Lee so I'm surprised at that experience but I feel bad for you. It's not a nice way to be treated when you're on first name terms with the mechanics. There is one other mechanic there but I don't know him, I wonder was it him?!

I booked a bike in with Damien before, needed a thermostat and brake and clutch fluid. Dropped it in early in the morning, walked to work, he rang in the afternoon and said the bike was ready to collect. I asked how the jobs went, he said they didn't do anything to it cos he wanted to order a thermostat himself (I gave him a good used one). I asked did he at least do the brake and clutch fluid and "no we prefer to do all the jobs together". It was a complete joke.

As regards getting work done it was a disaster, i still buy from the shop though. Most of the lads would know me in there at this stage, not all by name, but they'd know who i am to see. Was this mechanic a 'foxyish' fella?

Did he charge you for having the bike as long as he did? It sounds like he just picks and chooses what he does and doesn't want to do, i don't like that carry on.

Jimmy Bottlehead

The QuietMan wrote: »

Had work done by him before, no complaints, in fairness to him he rang me at 10pm last night and went through everything, he made certain suggestions which i agreed with, i never knew he is in the game 41 years though :eek:He looks younger than that.

Yeah, the chap is in serious physical condition and looks at least ten years younger than his age. I remember chatting to him about fitness (he does personal training / fitness class work as a part time gig). Lovely chap and seemed to have forgotten more about bikes than most men learn in a lifetime.

blade1

blade1 wrote: »

Can anyone tell me if the charger in Aldi starts charging automatically when plugged in?

myclist wrote: »

I believe it does. Curious about this myself when I first got one but it has charged several batteries fine for me.

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

Looks exactly the same as the Lidl one I have, just with a different colour case. You have to press a button on that to start charging.

Picked up the Aldi charger yesterday and to reconfirm what myclist said it does indeed automatically start charging bike and car batteries at a rate of 0.8a when connected.

You can then use the mode button to up the current to 5.0a (or not, it will still top up battery at 0.8a) for car batteries.

Fabio

The QuietMan wrote: »

As regards getting work done it was a disaster, i still buy from the shop though. Most of the lads would know me in there at this stage, not all by name, but they'd know who i am to see. Was this mechanic a 'foxyish' fella?

Did he charge you for having the bike as long as he did? It sounds like he just picks and chooses what he does and doesn't want to do, i don't like that carry on.

It could've been! I'm not certain though.

In fairness, I should have mentioned, Damien did not charge me. He hadn't done any work on the bike though. In fact I believe it was still in the same place I had parked it that very morning.

To cap off a "wonderful" day the same bike then left me stranded on the way home after work...turned out there was water in the fuel. My own fault for throwing in a few litres I had in a can in the garden! A bottle of Wynns Dry Fuel sorted that out but what a day...

omerin

davidglanza wrote: »

He is from his house as far as i know.
Can try get his number for you if u like

I used to bring my bikes to Mick years ago (when he had a Hayabusa), had his number but lost it. I'm looking for a bonneville and would like him to tag along when i find one. Early days yet but I know where he lives

The QuietMan wrote: »

Where is he located? I only remember when he was stuck in with Mark Henry years ago.

Out the Lough lol

blade1

omerin wrote: »

I used to bring my bikes to Mick years ago (when he had a Hayabusa), had his number but lost it. I'm looking for a bonneville and would like him to tag along when i find one. Early days yet but I know where he lives



Out the Lough lol

He still has a hayabusa.
I've his number if u still need it.

omerin

blade1 wrote: »

He still has a hayabusa.
I've his number if u still need it.

Jasus, thought he'd be on a Harley at this stage.

Go on so, can you send the number on PM when you get a chance, thanks

blade1

omerin wrote: »

Jasus, thought he'd be on a Harley at this stage.

Go on so, can you send the number on PM when you get a chance, thanks

He has the Busa with I think well over 100k miles on it and a zx12r.
Sent that number to you.

galwaytt

Dunno if I'm allowed, but selling a set of 28mm Rox handlebar risers part # 1R-P2PPG

Listed to fit BMW, Triumph, KTM, Honda .
Lifts bars up and rotates by 50mm.

Despite saying so, they don't fit a 2018 Africa Twin 🙄......

Cost €100 but I'd rather give someone the benefit than paying the retailer a 20% restocking fee..

PM if interested.

Hotblack Desiato

For Sale thread

The QuietMan

Jimmy Bottlehead wrote: »

Yeah, the chap is in serious physical condition and looks at least ten years younger than his age. I remember chatting to him about fitness (he does personal training / fitness class work as a part time gig). Lovely chap and seemed to have forgotten more about bikes than most men learn in a lifetime.

I often came across him in Mayfield sports complex 20 years ago, he’s rowing as well and does work in Ballygarvan on the fitness stuff, Cork’s own Mr Motivator. He was also a teacher in St John’s College on bike courses.

The QuietMan

Bought front end rear pads today for the GPZ, also ordered front and rear bearing kits including the seals. Caliper rebuild kits for the front and rear also ordered.

Next week I am getting a thatcham alarm/immobiliser as the insurers were onto me about it.

Then the next thing is tyres along with the chain and sprockets, given the 22k mileage I’d be surprised if it wasn’t original.

I’ve learned how to bleed brakes on a bike and change the fluid, is me stripping the calipers a task too far?

listermint

The QuietMan wrote: »

Bought front end rear pads today for the GPZ, also ordered front and rear bearing kits including the seals. Caliper rebuild kits for the front and rear also ordered.

Next week I am getting a thatcham alarm/immobiliser as the insurers were onto me about it.

Then the next thing is tyres along with the chain and sprockets, given the 22k mileage I’d be surprised if it wasn’t original.

I’ve learned how to bleed brakes on a bike and change the fluid, is me stripping the calipers a task too far?

No. It's easy to do very easy. Just time consuming. And get plenty of brake cleaner spray or some kerosene in a basin to clean them down with a toothbrush.

davidglanza

The QuietMan wrote: »

Bought front end rear pads today for the GPZ, also ordered front and rear bearing kits including the seals. Caliper rebuild kits for the front and rear also ordered.

Next week I am getting a thatcham alarm/immobiliser as the insurers were onto me about it.

Then the next thing is tyres along with the chain and sprockets, given the 22k mileage I’d be surprised if it wasn’t original.

I’ve learned how to bleed brakes on a bike and change the fluid, is me stripping the calipers a task too far?

Any pics of the gpz

The QuietMan

davidglanza wrote: »

Any pics of the gpz

I thought i had more of it up, but here's one.

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=114542481

The QuietMan

listermint wrote: »

No. It's easy to do very easy. Just time consuming. And get plenty of brake cleaner spray or some kerosene in a basin to clean them down with a toothbrush.

Ah i don't mind the time it takes, i'll have many a winters night in my kitchen while the wife is watching the soaps. I might go down to the shed but the lighting is poor and it'll be cold :pac:

I need to start saving the money i'm spending on labour.

listermint

The QuietMan wrote: »

Ah i don't mind the time it takes, i'll have many a winters night in my kitchen while the wife is watching the soaps. I might go down to the shed but the lighting is poor and it'll be cold :pac:

I need to start saving the money i'm spending on labour.

Cold you say ?
https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/469720

Il have you broke . Lol.

Have a keis about 4 years now. Best purchase I've made for the bike hands down.

But can get a battery for them for the shed too

The QuietMan

listermint wrote: »

Cold you say ?
https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/469720

Il have you broke . Lol.

Have a keis about 4 years now. Best purchase I've made for the bike hands down.

But can get a battery for them for the shed too

I'll have to rename myself 'The broke man' :pac:


That's a nice looking bodywarmer in fairness. I'm trying to find a sparks to fit a light and socket in my shed, i'm having a torrid time of it, the one quote i got was bonkers, €737 :eek:

This is why my kitchen table looks like it will be a work bench in the evenings.

listermint

The QuietMan wrote: »

I'll have to rename myself 'The broke man' :pac:


That's a nice looking bodywarmer in fairness. I'm trying to find a sparks to fit a light and socket in my shed, i'm having a torrid time of it, the one quote i got was bonkers, €737 :eek:

This is why my kitchen table looks like it will be a work bench in the evenings.

737 makes my jacket look like child's play.


That's mega money

horse7

An extension lead and floodlights might be the way out.

The QuietMan

listermint wrote: »

737 makes my jacket look like child's play.


That's mega money

I asked could he do a better price for me, the following is a ‘best’ price.

You could get a few jackets for it

The QuietMan

horse7 wrote: »

An extension lead and floodlights might be the way out.

A cheaper alternative is definitely needed.

flashinthepan

You could do the labour yourself
Run the Cable and buy the Light fitting and double socket

Some years ago when building the shed I buried a 4" duct up to the shed
Inside the duct was SWA cable a 2" waste water pipe from the washing machine and a 1/2 water pipe to supply same

A new fuse box and 2 double sockets and lighting

The most expensive part being the SWA cable I think as it was a good run

If your shed is attached to the house you may not need the steel wire armoured cable

LollipopJimmy

In a similar vein, I've just measured my bike and the doors to the back garden and shed, my bike will fit, I've a decent sized shed and a comprehensive tool kit but live in a terraced house, the joys of city living

Jimmy Bottlehead

Had to take the bike to work today first spin on it in about six weeks.
I probably looked a sight dancing away to some bluetooth tunes in traffic, but it felt goooooood.