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by Craigfell
3 years ago
Forum: Riders + Rides
Topic: The rusty work hoss.
Replies: 215
Views: 158941

Re: The rusty work hoss.

I'm unsure weather I had a vac pipe coming off the air pressure sensor under the seat though, anyone? There is no pipe is on mine - and just to confirm you're talking about the sensor on the left hand side above the battery in the tool space held by one screw/bolt? Exactly that, cheers andy. Tried ...
by Craigfell
3 years ago
Forum: Riders + Rides
Topic: The rusty work hoss.
Replies: 215
Views: 158941

Re: The rusty work hoss.

It didnt even make it to 23 Nm of torque.

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:angry: :angry: :angry: :angry: :angry: :angry:

Not enough room for a helicoil, JB weld might bodge it but I'm pretty sure it doesn't tap very well.

Fuck sake.
by Craigfell
4 years ago
Forum: Riders + Rides
Topic: The rusty work hoss.
Replies: 215
Views: 158941

Re: The rusty work hoss.

I need some help, going by the OEM parts Catalogue I've got it right, can anyone confirm? The vac lines, I took pictures but not clear enough pictures. https://i.imgur.com/xFSPDbD.jpg So the centre from them go to here, which I think then goes to under neath the fuel tank, can anyone confirm that? h...
by Craigfell
4 years ago
Forum: General Technical
Topic: Rear Brake Lock-up - very scary!
Replies: 9
Views: 4117

Re: Rear Brake Lock-up - very scary!

Holy shit :shock:

I'd be putting the lottery on.
by Craigfell
4 years ago
Forum: Riders + Rides
Topic: The rusty work hoss.
Replies: 215
Views: 158941

Re: The rusty work hoss.

I don't know nick! Hahaha :D i did go at it with a wire brush in the drill, sand paper & degreaser!

I sent my brother the photo and he said soon as you warm that up it'll peel off like a banana skin :lol:

to be fair, its 1000x better than before.
by Craigfell
4 years ago
Forum: Riders + Rides
Topic: The rusty work hoss.
Replies: 215
Views: 158941

Re: The rusty work hoss.

I've had abit of a kick up the arse with this, the bandit has been a pain, Carbs :angry: So anyway, i painted the engine, got the tyres on the wheels and cleaned and stuck the side stand on. https://i.imgur.com/RP1S9Wd.jpg https://i.imgur.com/No9KG3B.jpg Yes, i didn't mask anything off. not even the...
by Craigfell
4 years ago
Forum: Classified Ads
Topic: Wanted carbon front mudguard
Replies: 6
Views: 6574

Re: Wanted carbon front mudguard

http://www.emotouk.com/cagiva/carbon.htm

Let me know if you get a response, I've emailed them twice end of last year & heard sweet FA.

edit: I've just realized it says "this website no longer accepts orders or payment"
by Craigfell
4 years ago
Forum: Riders + Rides
Topic: The rusty work hoss.
Replies: 215
Views: 158941

Re: The rusty work hoss.

Bike has been down the road, that's how I imagine the crack started & has progressed over the years. Since yesterday I've done Wheel bearings, sprocket Carrier bearings, swingarm bearings, shock link bearings, headrace bearings. Swingarm in and torque up, top and bottom fork clamps on and nipped...
by Craigfell
4 years ago
Forum: Riders + Rides
Topic: The rusty work hoss.
Replies: 215
Views: 158941

Re: The rusty work hoss.

Its the Frame, looks so good, looks like a big glossy sweetie. :mrgreen:

Wheels look equally as good in dark graphite, swingarm is pitted but still looks okay.

Started slinging bearings in the swingarm last night.
by Craigfell
4 years ago
Forum: Riders + Rides
Topic: The rusty work hoss.
Replies: 215
Views: 158941

Re: The rusty work hoss.

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But this...
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Cannot stop staring at it.
by Craigfell
4 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New old bike day tomorrow.
Replies: 14
Views: 6328

Re: New old bike day tomorrow.

Could've had mine Nick, I'm sure it's still there if you want to sling it back on your 1k!

Didn't realise it was an elephant.

Ps, any of you know anywhere I can get my vin sticker remade?
by Craigfell
4 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New old bike day tomorrow.
Replies: 14
Views: 6328

Re: New old bike day tomorrow.

Fairing is off the bandit 1200s, but some 600 mk2s came with a fairing as far as I can find..
by Craigfell
4 years ago
Forum: Riders + Rides
Topic: The rusty work hoss.
Replies: 215
Views: 158941

Re: The rusty work hoss.

They only blasted it and found the cracks so it's not had any paint yet.. I know a few good local tig welders but I might just fit some rear sets.
by Craigfell
4 years ago
Forum: Riders + Rides
Topic: The rusty work hoss.
Replies: 215
Views: 158941

Re: The rusty work hoss.

Powder coaters just rang, left footpeg hanger has cracked both sides around the gear lever pivot bolt.

Lovely.
by Craigfell
4 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New old bike day tomorrow.
Replies: 14
Views: 6328

Re: New old bike day tomorrow.

https://i.imgur.com/wUFuCaf.jpg It's blue! It's a nice looking bike to be fair, didnt like the fairing but its admittedly growing on me :suspect: I'm gonna have to invest in gallons of Acf when I get mine back, any photos of yours Andy? I'm not even looking at the valve clearances on the rap, I kno...