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So... I've now sold my Miata, but don't really wanna ruin the Speed Triple through the grit infested British roads. So I'm looking for something small, that I tinker with and which would get me through winter.
Got my eyes on a 1974 CB200. How does that sound?
Any suggestions?
DukeN
Little update
Hey guys. So I've ground the instrument bracket to just the speedo bit. Received my Tusk switchgear, and it was not plug and play! I had to figure out the wiring from the loom connection under the tank and customise it to fit. I have now been able to correctly place the clutch...
Hey man, I replaced my levers with shorty ones and an updated master cylinder. Bleeding was a right pain. I tried quick pumps and long ones that I held in for a few seconds. The latter worked better. I also found that having the bike upright/on centrestand made it easier for air to escape to the...
Today's jobs
So I thought I'd make the most of today's 6 degree weather... Readjusted the gear shifter pedal as the previous was way too uncomfortable. Also bled the front brake. The I took off the tacho and associated wiring from the headlamp housing. When I get access to a hacksaw I'll modify...
We have LED liftoff!
Wired the new LED idio lights and they work. The angle of the indicator LEDs aren't optimal, but you can still see them flashing. Just gotta remove the tacho and clean up the bracket and the console end will be sorted.
Idiot lights wiring
Deciphered! And whilst I was at it I thought I'd do the gear indicator wiring too just in case. Also made up the new wiring 90%, just need some male connectors and I'll put them on next time it gets warmer.
Spring time? Someone tell Mother Nature that!
It's been bitterly cold in England, and there hasn't been a chance of working outside without losing your fingers to gangrene yet. Having just finished a 9 day stretch at work, I braved the 1 degree temperature to readjust the gear shifter angle and...
Hi guys, I would like to replace the stock idiot lights on my GS450 for some LED equivalent. I've already positioned them where I would like them. My question is: As the LEDs are rated at 12v, do I still need some kind of resistor wired in?
Thanks for the help!
DukeN
Thanks for the support Sean. Got the headlight brackets replaced today and will get pics of that at some point. It's too early to say whether the oil leak remains-I should've checked before closing the cover but now it's a matter of waiting for any leak to filter to the bottom.
On another note...
Pushrods seal replacement
So I thought I'd attempt changing the seal since as far I am aware it may not have been replaced since its birth. Got some engine degreaser and cleaned the inside of the cover and around the pushrod/seal. It was a real b*****d to get the old seal off. It took me a good...
Rear visibility
I had heard plenty of nay saying about bar end mirrors and was initially apprehensive about getting some, but now that I've repositioned it above the clip on I can see plenty enough to be able to pull out safely. Didn't notice much vibration and hence mirror Wobblies, but then...
Re: shiny new gear lever
Unbelievable the difference a proper size gear lever makes. I've been short shifting to my heart's content on the dual carriageway.
Spending more money that I haven't got...
After my ride back from Bristol at the weekend, I realised that:
a) Not having any mirrors is very disconcerting, not to mention potentially lethal and
b) The headlamp is pretty much poo in terms of visibility.
So off to fleabag I go and I bagged...
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