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Dug D
Joined: 18 Dec 2016 Posts: 17 Location: SHEFFIELD
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Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2016 5:44 pm Post subject: new kid on the block |
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Well i was looking for a bike for going to work on and this bike turned up on E-Bay the right price it needs a bit of work as its been stood for 2 years or so it will be used for going to work and some longer trips in summer.
Well a bit about me my dad motor bikes and sidecar in about 1947 ish is last bike was a Vincent well me i got my 1st bike 55 years ago perhaps i shroud have put old git .
Beware when you pass a coach it mite be me looking down on you
pig jealous me working and you out on your bike
Dug D _________________ Dug from Douglas |
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kbmwrs Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 08 Apr 2003 Posts: 599 Location: Morgan Hill, CA
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Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2016 12:17 am Post subject: |
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well welcome. Folks here should be able to help with any questions about YOUR new bike. _________________ Mike Gullery
"Beemerhead"
'06 K1200GT
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SugarHillCTD Site Admin
Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 4240 Location: Now in Eastern Pennsylvania
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Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2016 6:39 am Post subject: |
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Welcome.
Post some pictures when you are able.
Good group of friendly folks here.
John _________________ John & Cathy
'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F. |
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Dug D
Joined: 18 Dec 2016 Posts: 17 Location: SHEFFIELD
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Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2016 7:11 pm Post subject: Thanks for the welcome |
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There is a small problem with it but Christmas is getting in the way of fixing it.
The front callipers are stuck but I have picked up a good 2nd hand pair.
When the MOT is done I will give it a few short runs.
As I live on the edge of good biking country the Pennine's and I am looking forwards to the 1st run out on it
.... Thank you for the welcome ... _________________ Dug from Douglas |
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N41EF Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 23 Mar 2014 Posts: 406 Location: Aiken, SC
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Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2016 8:03 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome to the gang. The sticking front brakes may be a brake hose instead. in would not release clean when you got on the brake hard. Turned out to be the brake hose breaking down inside. _________________ 2014 R1200RT Water Cooled
2001 R1100S Light
1993 K1100LT. Nissan Ice Blue.(Gone) |
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Dug D
Joined: 18 Dec 2016 Posts: 17 Location: SHEFFIELD
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Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2016 6:12 pm Post subject: |
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After putting on the fresh callipers there is a problem with one of the brake pipes.
Well as long as its OK for the start of the Round Britain Rally on the 2nd of April and the start event.
But I think I will use my 2nd Bike on the Welsh road rally
I would like to wish all the people a good New Year and safe riding
John D _________________ Dug from Douglas |
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Dug D
Joined: 18 Dec 2016 Posts: 17 Location: SHEFFIELD
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Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 5:50 pm Post subject: |
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Up date
The brake pipe was braking down in side so a new set of braided hoses now fitted
Now got a brake but not too good and hard to bleed and abs light still on
After a short run the Master cylinder was leaking on the strip down the brake fluid had crystallize
All cleaned up and new sealed fitted now it needs fitted and testing
Dug D _________________ Dug from Douglas |
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Dug D
Joined: 18 Dec 2016 Posts: 17 Location: SHEFFIELD
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Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2017 11:36 am Post subject: sorted |
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Sorted :- New seal in master cylinder and all new brake lines ABS light sorted out just needs its MOT looking forwards to a long ride out _________________ Dug from Douglas |
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Dug D
Joined: 18 Dec 2016 Posts: 17 Location: SHEFFIELD
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Posted: Fri May 12, 2017 5:16 am Post subject: running well |
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Now 2000 mile later a silver on the welsh Nat road rally and a start to the Round Britain ( Photo ) rally.
thanks for the help john _________________ Dug from Douglas |
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waynedear
Joined: 16 Apr 2017 Posts: 21 Location: Liverpool
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Posted: Fri May 12, 2017 11:14 am Post subject: Re: running well |
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Dug D wrote: | Now 2000 mile later a silver on the welsh Nat road rally and a start to the Round Britain ( Photo ) rally.
thanks for the help john |
Congratulations
I picked up one that had been standing for 3 years with sticking brakes last month, going for mot next week _________________ K1100lt 93 |
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Dug D
Joined: 18 Dec 2016 Posts: 17 Location: SHEFFIELD
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Posted: Fri May 12, 2017 5:14 pm Post subject: |
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Just the same as mine had the brakes sticking but the rubber in the brake lines so i put new braided brake lines on it best of luck with the MOT
jphn _________________ Dug from Douglas |
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