So what you treating your bikes to this winter?

[fr499y 0]

As the title says, what are you lot treating your bikes to this winter?

Seeing as some kn*bhead doesn't think i deserve 2 motorcycles, i'm resorting to using the XJR through the winter ( long story short, insurance companies take the piss )

So treated her to a full set of braided lines. Front, back and the clutch, new clutch slave seals and a set of stainless downpipes to give me a full stainless 4-2-1 system. I need to get the shocks power coated and the fork stanchions done but that will be an after winter job. So what you lot done or doing to yours?  

[BanditMike 0]

Got a HID kit for mine, new front pegs and a new set of "standard" rear pegs. Bolt kit for the fairing as it's coming off to do the head cover gasket. Hoping to get a Power Commnder on it as well, but not sure about that just yet           

[haveugot1 0]

Powder coated wheels, plenty of carbon, full service, fork seals, rad cover and lots of new bolts. 

Oh and plenty of polish  

[BanditMike 0]

@haveugot1 wrote:

Powder coated wheels, plenty of carbon, full service, fork seals, rad cover and lots of new bolts. 

Oh and plenty of polish  

I hope you're putting before and after pictures on      

[fr499y 0]

 

[bladerunner 0]

de-cat link pipe, flash tune the ecu and one tooth smaller front sprocket.

[dick65 0]

just had new chain and sprockets fitted to the cat this afternoon and getting new rear pegs fitted soon + fresh fluids and service on both bikes  

plenty pics mark  

pleased you keeping the yam matt

[lee1 1]

Just a service incase I sell it next year  

[haveugot1 0]

@lee wrote:

Just a service incase I sell it next year  

Oh what u going to get?  

[BanditMike 0]

@lee wrote:

Just a service incase I sell it next year  

Selling the bandit              

[fr499y 0]

Anddd here we have it! Box'O'treats for the XJR   

[dick65 0]

you gonna be busy matt   

[lee1 1]

@haveugot1 wrote:

@lee wrote:

Just a service incase I sell it next year  

Oh what u going to get?  

@BanditMike wrote:

@lee wrote:

Just a service incase I sell it next year  

Selling the bandit              

Not definite yet will have to wait and see in new year fz1n or z1000

some tasty bits matt  

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

these are bits I would like to add >>

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-GSX-1300-BK-B-King-08-12-SAMCO-SILICONE-RAD-HOSES-SUZ-38-/290901931612?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item43bb1b365c

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Oberon-14mm-Fitment-PRE-LOAD-ADJUSTERS-SUZUKI-SV-GSX-R1000-GSX1400-B-KING-BLUE-/131008152847?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item1e80b1c50f

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUZUKI-GSX1300-BK-B-KING-07-5-ALUMINIUM-SPROCKET-NUTS-IN-BLUE-/271299103937?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item3f2aafccc1

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-GSX1348-B-King-Gilles-AXB-Blue-Chain-Adjusters-Axle-Blocks-/151149557849?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item2331373859

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-GSX1300BK-B-king-2007-on-Evotech-blue-alloy-rear-wheel-axle-nut-/310666795371?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item48552f196b

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150841583154?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[maveric 0]

A complete diassembly of the bike and do a repaint of the frame  .

Maybe even a complete custom paint job as i have a extra set of tank, rear end , sidepanels and frontfender  .
Maybe also going to put progressive spring in the fork's  .
And this is how it look's tonight  






Cheers Maveric

[fr499y 0]

the preload adjusters i wouldn't bother with. just gives people an excuse to fiddle with ya bike when its parked up  

I want to get one of these, but it costs nearly as much as the rest of the stuff i've just bought!!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EVOTECH-ALLOY-PETROL-FUEL-CAP-SILVER-BLACK-FITS-YAMAHA-XJR-1300-/181146788272?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item2a2d30a1b0

[BanditMike 0]

@Davehutch wrote:

these are bits I would like to add >>

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-GSX-1300-BK-B-King-08-12-SAMCO-SILICONE-RAD-HOSES-SUZ-38-/290901931612?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item43bb1b365c

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Oberon-14mm-Fitment-PRE-LOAD-ADJUSTERS-SUZUKI-SV-GSX-R1000-GSX1400-B-KING-BLUE-/131008152847?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item1e80b1c50f

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUZUKI-GSX1300-BK-B-KING-07-5-ALUMINIUM-SPROCKET-NUTS-IN-BLUE-/271299103937?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item3f2aafccc1

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-GSX1348-B-King-Gilles-AXB-Blue-Chain-Adjusters-Axle-Blocks-/151149557849?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item2331373859

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-GSX1300BK-B-king-2007-on-Evotech-blue-alloy-rear-wheel-axle-nut-/310666795371?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item48552f196b

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150841583154?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Bling da bike      

[BanditMike 0]

@maveric wrote:

A complete diassembly of the bike and do a repaint of the frame  .

Maybe even a complete custom paint job as i have a extra set of tank, rear end , sidepanels and frontfender  .
Maybe also going to put progressive spring in the fork's  .
And this is how it look's tonight  






Cheers Maveric

If it's a new paint job, we need pics    

[BanditMike 0]

@lee wrote:

@haveugot1 wrote:

@lee wrote:

Just a service incase I sell it next year  

Oh what u going to get?  

@BanditMike wrote:

@lee wrote:

Just a service incase I sell it next year  

Selling the bandit              

Not definite yet will have to wait and see in new year fz1n or z1000

some tasty bits matt  

You'll have to keep us posted Lee. Not sure between the two. I know lads with both who say "great bike"    

[dick65 0]

add a set of frame sliders to my cat list  

[Chadatious 0]

clutch sorting, forks sorting, new battery and then off up for sale!

[gravelrash 0]

@maveric wrote:

A complete diassembly of the bike and do a repaint of the frame  .

Maybe even a complete custom paint job as i have a extra set of tank, rear end , sidepanels and frontfender  .
Maybe also going to put progressive spring in the fork's  .
And this is how it look's tonight  






Cheers Maveric

I like the colour it is now   but understand sometimes you need a change!

[goferit 0]

I'd like to get one of these--------Unless you guys can recommend a better buy--   

[haveugot1 0]

Just bought these today so fitting over xmas.
Fork seals
wheel bearings
brake pads
disc bolts
fork oil

[fr499y 0]

 I might treat mine to a wash at some point this year!

[madsod 0]

@fr499y wrote:

 I might treat mine to a wash at some point this year!

  

[dick65 0]

well sorted mark nice winter job m8  

[BanditMike 0]

Oh, also got a head cover gasket to go on. Should stop the slight oil leak  

[madcarper 0]

i'm going to fit a afr gauge and ignition advancer, new tyres suspension set up and a bit of paintwork to my zed.

[madcarper 0]

@goferit wrote:

I'd like to get one of these--------Unless you guys can recommend a better buy--   

iv'e got one will lift the bike no problem but not very high also I have to use blocks of wood as most bikes are not flat on the bottom and the exhaust is also in the way I use it in conjunction with a rear paddock stand but if I take the wheels of I also use a tie down from my garage roof round the bar mount just in case . so it's a bit of a pain unless it's a Harley or the pipes go along the side I would try to get a proper bike lift table if you think you are going to use it a lot.

[jezza 0]

Decent front brakes !

[BanditMike 0]

@dick65 wrote:

add a set of frame sliders to my cat list  

Just looking at mine and debating on a set of front crash bobbins  

[dick65 0]

these are the ones I got and the guys making some front ones for me
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-YZF-600-R-Thundercat-Frame-Sliders-Mushrooms-Crash-Protectors-Pads-/271323001582?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item3f2c1c72ee

[fr499y 0]

i normally use These

when i had a problem with fitment, he sorted me out some bolts and spacers to the sizes i asked for  might get some for the XJR.

[haveugot1 0]

I need to get r&g to match the side ones. 

[dick65 0]

think our bikes will be unrecognisable when we meet again    

[BanditMike 0]

Think it will be a game of "Guess what's changed"        

[dick65 0]

@BanditMike wrote:

Think it will be a game of "Guess what's changed"            

   

[jezza 0]

@jezza wrote:

Decent front brakes !

Radial calipers and adapters purchased.

[haveugot1 0]

@jezza wrote:

@jezza wrote:

Decent front brakes !

Radial calipers and adapters purchased.

What type of calipers have you got? Seen some brembos.

[BanditMike 0]

@BanditMike wrote:

Oh, also got a head cover gasket to go on. Should stop the slight oil leak   

Got the gasket, £39. High, but not too bad. Also had to get the gasket for the spark plugs etc, £24 for the four, then lets not forget the washers for the cover bolts, another £35 for the seven. So to change the cover gasket is £100, before we start with anything else         

It's better be a good summer next year                    

[flange 0]

Nothing drastic for mine.
Just fitted an undertray,tank pad,jack up dog bones.Im waiting for a +2 Renthal rear sprocket,stainless sprocket nuts to arrive,and on the got to get list is a nice bellypan.
Update. New HH pads.Removed secondary flies.Waiting for a Dobeck tfi from Holeshot.

[Tony nitrous 0]

Winter ?

Dec 1st is the first day of Summer here.

Had a few showers but wasn't too hot.
Managed to get 1038k's (640 miles?) in
this weekend. Had a run up the coast with
a few mates.

Even got a bit of dirt-roading in...

[gravelrash 0]

Looks horrible Tony   all that biking weather in winter its just not natural  
only kidding, great photo, no salt eating into your bike this Christmas   

Just repairs for my bike: the bushes in the front fairing bracket have perished and the whole nose cone wobbles, rear calliper to rebuild, and possibly forks and swinger to take to Madcarpers for spraying Oh! and get the seat sculptured for better cushioning cos it hurts my   on a long run.

[dick65 0]

@gravelrash wrote:

Looks horrible Tony   all that biking weather in winter its just not natural  
only kidding, great photo, no salt eating into your bike this Christmas   

Just repairs for my bike: the bushes in the front fairing bracket have perished and the whole nose cone wobbles, rear calliper to rebuild, and possibly  forks and swinger to take to Madcarpers for spraying Oh! and get the seat sculptured for better cushioning cos it hurts my   on a long run.

where you getting the seat done mike ? ive been looking at this firm near south shields
http://www.saddlecraft.com/

[stantheman 0]

saddlecraft are good dick but theyre a nightmare to find mate theyre in an upstairs unit in the bottled gas yard right on the roundabout  

[haveugot1 0]

Have phoned tony archer and for the gel inserts and rwcovered he wants £100.

[haveugot1 0]

Well been looking at new racing velocity stacks. U get another 4hp mid range combined with an ecu remap should see a good return on power. Also change the oil in the steering damper for sae 90 for an improved damper. 

[gravelrash 0]

@dick65 wrote:

@gravelrash wrote:

Looks horrible Tony   all that biking weather in winter its just not natural  
only kidding, great photo, no salt eating into your bike this Christmas   

Just repairs for my bike: the bushes in the front fairing bracket have perished and the whole nose cone wobbles, rear calliper to rebuild, and possibly  forks and swinger to take to Madcarpers for spraying Oh! and get the seat sculptured for better cushioning cos it hurts my   on a long run.

where you getting the seat done mike ? ive been looking at this firm near south shields
http://www.saddlecraft.com/

Was thinking Tony Archer as well dick

http://www.tonyarcher.co.uk/

But have heard good things about Saddlecraft as well so might just flip a coin  or nip up to Saddlecraft and check out their work  

[dick65 0]

if you do decide saddlecraft mike let me know how you get on m8