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Thought I would change my exhaust again, took off the Yoshimura and put on my Scorpion Ceramic, I do have the Scorpion stainless steel exhaust as well but prefer the black. It only takes 10 minutes to remove the Yoshimura and 10 minutes to fit the scorpion. All that is needed once fitted, is run the engine until the fan kicks in, the EMU then reads the new emissions and you are good to go, remember if you remove the baffle at a later stage, then you need to go through the procedure again as the emissions alter and affect running.

 

Hi all,wrapped fork stanchions with Black wrap something i have wanted to try out for quite a while.Worked just fine,albeit fiddly. Also shows black 6mm car trim around the bottom rim of the tank,finishes it off neatly. Ride safe,OApete,UK

 

Oil and filter changed on the STRS this afternoon, I'm going to tax all my bikes this coming week before the budget as I'm sure all the road tax rates will go up.......again!

 

Had a 40 mile run on the RPS Trident, bit nippy but enjoyable

 

I haven't been out on my Speed Triple in awhile so convinced my hubby, Steve, to join me for a little ride this afternoon. We decided to try a Mexican restaurant we've never been to--Carlota's. It's in a little town called Catalina that's about 20 miles north of our house and on the way to several other ride-to-food destinations I've reported here previously.

Well, it may have been our first time to Carlota's but it definitely won't be our last! The food was terrific and the atmosphere delightful. A terrific afternoon--motorcycles, sunny skies & 70ºF, Mexican food, and hanging with my sweetie.













Steve had chicken fajitas with rice and beans. I had chicken stuffed avocados which was very unique and very delicious! There were lots of other goodies in the "stuffing" in addition to the chicken--Mexican cheese, read and green peppers, and lots of yummy Mexican spices. I accompanied it with black beans. Definitely a dish I'd order again! Diet Cokes since we were riding. Well, that plus they didn't have any of their draft beers on tap for some reason. Probably for the best.



Back home in the garage.......

 

Hello Everyone

I got the OEM rear-sets powder-coated in Gloss black and ceramic coated.

Many thanks
H

 

Nice, that's another 10 BHP

 

More like 10 BHP less with added paint weight

 

The restaurant looks fantastic @Sandi T . You are so lucky to be able to ride in the warm. Roll on our summer

 

had a ride out on the RPS down to millom and over Birker fell then over to Wasdale . great run out and not too cold

 

In preparation of March, our settled weather month, I did my 30k mile/50km service
All wheel bearings, brake pads, fluids and filters. Saved a bundle doing it myself
I also had to replace the damaged ABS sensor from the original collapsed rear bearing. Expensive lesson to always remove sensors when working on wheels

 

it is mate but the bit after Ulpha (going North) with the switchbacks is in a terrible state

 

Recently changed the spark plugs for some NGK iridiums. Flushed the coolant, balanced the throttle bodies, drained the oil and removed the filter which was a royal pain in the arse to get off i might add!! Also adjusted the rear shock as it was too soft, now feels more planted and less skittish.

 

Hi, i nave fitted a complete set of 60mm Triumph LEDs to my 2018 Street twin but i get no response from them, do i need a relay for them to work ? cheers .Pete.UK

 

Went for a ride out today and had to stop for a warm drink at Bowness as it was a tad cold, started from home, then to Hawes and on to the lakes and back.

 

They really nailed the finish on that one. Lovely.

 

Only had the fork kit on the shelf for a few months
So now finding time, before the good weather, to get it installed. My CP air impact gun has never previously failed to undo the bottom bolts but not these two
Anyone know what the internal locking tool business end looks like?

 

I used to carve a taper on the end of a wooden broom shank and insert it through the fork leg then wedge it into the top of the damper tube to stop it turning so that an assistant could undo the bolt. This may not be possible now, depending on what your existing fork internals are like in which case you need a special tool which I think has a castellated end which fits over the damper rod and holds the end of the damper tube?

 

Yes I've made a few special tools for various models in the past, one was a 24mm hexagon/nut on the end of a 600 mm rod, but I'm unsure what this one looks like.
I'm convinced Loctite is the issue, but there's no access to apply heat so I need to lock it from above.

A broomstick may be the answer, at least to get one out, thanks.