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Post by David on Nov 3, 2011 19:04:06 GMT
BOB  BOB and his pillion  BOB and SuperMan  BOB's Back  BOB and TB's are "Runner Ups"  After being stored at my mum's for a year BOB's Bike is back home for some TLC. |
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Post by David on Nov 3, 2011 19:11:30 GMT
A few weeks ago, I drained the fuel out of the carbs, flushed them through with petrol from the tank and borrowed a battery from GRM.
Pushed the button and hey presto, fired up first time after being stood for 51 weeks.
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Post by David on Nov 3, 2011 19:14:10 GMT
Yesterday, with the help from a fellow TB'er, BOB's Bike was transported from my mum's to home.
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Post by David on Nov 3, 2011 19:22:41 GMT
Today, the calipers (which were sticking a little) were removed, pistons pushed out a little, cleaned up and put back together.
The fuel tank was drained, (some debris seen when flushing carbs), fuel filter inspected as clean, and tank replaced with fuel.
All control cables lubricated using a cable oiler and speedo/rev counter cables greased.
Plugs removed and checked as OK.
Areas beneath tank treated with ACF-50.
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Post by David on Nov 3, 2011 19:23:34 GMT
Ordered a new battery, hopefully will arrive tomorrow.
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Post by David on Nov 4, 2011 9:06:38 GMT
Just had a text from DPD (Infinity Courier), ETA of battery between 14:09 and 15:09.
Great next day, free delivery on items over £10 from Infinity Mail Order at York.
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Post by kamas on Nov 4, 2011 10:08:12 GMT
Good day to spend in garage  |
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Post by David on Nov 4, 2011 16:35:23 GMT
Slime (puncture prevention/repair solution) put in both tubed tyres. Battery arrived dry charged, now filled with acid and put on charge as per instructions. The front mudguard has a couple of cracks in it and it slightly corroded. MR GONZO came round this afternoon to look at it, with a view to repairing and painting. |
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Post by blackshadow on Nov 4, 2011 18:55:12 GMT
nice to see ya back BOB
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Post by David on Nov 4, 2011 19:09:04 GMT
Just checked the battery, it's showing fully charged, should be ready to rock tomorrow.
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Post by David on Nov 5, 2011 13:47:12 GMT
Battery fitted, the bike reluctantly started, I suspect that the battery was not fully charged.
Have removed the battery for further charging today.
Fuel system conditioner added to the petrol in the tank, this will give the carbs and top end of the motor a treat.
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Post by David on Nov 6, 2011 9:56:24 GMT
 Original style silencers, but incorrect style tyres, (Dunlop Arrowmax). |
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Post by clogge on Nov 6, 2011 10:20:16 GMT
nice work! you're out on the bike today then dayglo?
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Post by David on Nov 6, 2011 10:48:41 GMT
nice work! you're out on the bike today then dayglo? No, it's not currently MOT'd or Taxed, but is insured. Need to be a little more confident with the battery too, seemed better today after further charging. Have done an output check on the charging system on the bike and all OK. Would like to check the battery with one of those "intelligent" chargers which do a discharge check etc. |
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Post by clogge on Nov 6, 2011 12:32:44 GMT
nice work! you're out on the bike today then dayglo? Would like to check the battery with one of those "intelligent" chargers which do a discharge check etc. i have one of those tools (have just been checking a couple of batteries myself)... just give me a shout if you want to borrow it! |
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Post by David on Nov 6, 2011 14:09:33 GMT
Would like to check the battery with one of those "intelligent" chargers which do a discharge check etc. i have one of those tools (have just been checking a couple of batteries myself)... just give me a shout if you want to borrow it! Thanks for the offer Cindy. |
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Post by David on Nov 7, 2011 10:01:38 GMT
BOB's Bike in Germany with GRM.  Jama universal silencers, correct style Continental Tyres, ribbed front and block tread rear. |
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Post by kamas on Nov 7, 2011 15:46:59 GMT
Nice to see you on road BOB ;D
P.S. Didn't have much time but the bike looks a lot better 'life' than on pictures ;D ;D
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Post by David on Nov 7, 2011 16:16:38 GMT
Cheers Mario (Kamas), I was on my way home from BIG DOG's, having just had the bike MOT'd by Garry, and yes, it passed with flying colours, no advisories. The headlight was a bit low, Garry adjusted it, all for the cost of £20. I was really surprised at the cost of £20, this is a TB's discounted price, best value for money MOT I've had recently. Called in at IB Post Office and now also Taxed for a year. It was great being out on the bike again, complete with my retro kit. |
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Post by johndc on Nov 7, 2011 18:37:00 GMT
Well done Dave, I look forward to seeing it on the road when I get back.
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