XTreme Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 First proper wash today!The previous owner used f@cking chain wax......I'll have to scrape that shit off the swing arm with a spoon by the look of it. Then get it off the chain and give it a good soak with Castrol Racing Lube.Overall it was very clean.......but the pipes have been neglected so I've got a bit of work to do on those. Also got to reposition the clutch and brake levers......they're much too low and too close to the grips.I would be pretty sure that this was used as a commuter in the city of Granada........shows all the tell tale signs of low mileage (2k miles a year) and stupid little scrapes on the top box with clumsy parking. Certainly never been offroad.It needs to be run and it needs to be revved.......I think I can manage that! Weather permitting of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learningtofly Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Looks very nice ^^^Got a phone mount installed on mine today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Looks very nice ^^^Got a phone mount installed on mine today Thanks......you just reminded me that I need to look for a phone mount position! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 Ordered a new sat nav today! Which means my zumo 590 will be up for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mawsley Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Ordered a new sat nav today! Which means my zumo 590 will be up for sale What did you buy Stu? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 Ordered a new sat nav today! Which means my zumo 590 will be up for sale What did you buy Stu? The Zumo XT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Ordered a new sat nav today! Which means my zumo 590 will be up for sale What did you buy Stu? The Zumo XT Is it as good as I think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 What did you buy Stu? The Zumo XT Is it as good as I think? I will let you know tomorrow when it arrives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mawsley Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Ordered a new sat nav today! Which means my zumo 590 will be up for sale What did you buy Stu? The Zumo XT I put off getting one, no need for it during months where I’ll be riding less and no real distance...but that’s what I’m tempted by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 What did you buy Stu? The Zumo XT I put off getting one, no need for it during months where I’ll be riding less and no real distance...but that’s what I’m tempted by They have just reduced the price by about £50 which is what sold it for me! and if you use sportsbikeshop you're helping the forum https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/497156/#/27907,3203,1186 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mawsley Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 The Zumo XT I put off getting one, no need for it during months where I’ll be riding less and no real distance...but that’s what I’m tempted by They have just reduced the price by about £50 which is what sold it for me! and if you use sportsbikeshop you're helping the forum https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/497156/#/27907,3203,1186 Not happening atm, I’ve just bought a pricey tablet and a pair of headphones. I’m cleaned out for a few months now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 I put off getting one, no need for it during months where I’ll be riding less and no real distance...but that’s what I’m tempted by They have just reduced the price by about £50 which is what sold it for me! and if you use sportsbikeshop you're helping the forum https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/497156/#/27907,3203,1186 Not happening atm, I’ve just bought a pricey tablet and a pair of headphones. I’m cleaned out for a few months now! Well when the forum runs out of money don't blame me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 They have just reduced the price by about £50 which is what sold it for me! and if you use sportsbikeshop you're helping the forum https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/497156/#/27907,3203,1186 Not happening atm, I’ve just bought a pricey tablet and a pair of headphones. I’m cleaned out for a few months now! Well when the forum runs out of money don't blame me You can always pimp out [mention]Tiggie[/mention] and [mention]Bender[/mention] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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XTreme Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 First Solvol on the pipes today.....it's going to be a long, hard job!But I've Triple Waxed all the paintwork......and that's looking pretty good now. Apart from a few stupid scuffs on a side panel. The twat even managed to scuff the seat as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 how do you scuff a seat besides throwing it up the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 how do you scuff a seat besides throwing it up the road Boots Like I have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 getting on/off the bike yeah good point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Bought some extra security chains from TS picking them up later along with a cover from J & S, then all set to get Bridget(CG125) moved to the front and start getting some usage out of her over the coming months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 It's a sign of the times when cleaning a bike makes you ache more than a hard session in the gym did 30 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Finally got that shit wax off the chain and sprockets.......took me a bloody hour.This is half way through......you can see what's done and what isn't. And the end result......absolutely clean and immersed in Castrol Racing Lube.Now running smoothly.......hell of a difference to what it was with that wax! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Bought some extra security chains from TS Who's TS?Fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Bought some extra security chains from TS Who's TS?Fish Toolstation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Finally got that shit wax off the chain and sprockets.......took me a bloody hour.This is half way through......you can see what's done and what isn't.1.jpgAnd the end result......absolutely clean and immersed in Castrol Racing Lube.Now running smoothly.......hell of a difference to what it was with that wax!2.jpg Hi XT is it a split link or an o ring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Finally got that shit wax off the chain and sprockets.......took me a bloody hour.This is half way through......you can see what's done and what isn't.1.jpgAnd the end result......absolutely clean and immersed in Castrol Racing Lube.Now running smoothly.......hell of a difference to what it was with that wax!2.jpg Hi XT is it a split link or an o ring O Ring and endless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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