What Did You Do to Your Bike Today ?

[VocalNeal]

Filled the tank on the chicken chaser (14,000kms) with Shell V-Power. twice. So as not to be diluted too much.

One week later, add two Leos, and I got 102kph (8500 rpm)

Not a world record and not many places locally where I ride can that be done but it was better than the 90 kph (7900) I managed before.

 

Will repeat on PTT 91 when V-Power runs out.

[Rhys]

Took the bike to the shop for RNR front tire, Metzler...   Shop keeper did not have rear tire... hmmm I asked him to order it from BKK.. said, no had to order it from Germany.. Hmmmmm

 

 

 

[Kwasaki]

Inner clutch bearing noisy, got the bearing changed in the front but in Honda's wisdom the rear inner bearing required a special tool. 

 

Made it today out of old clutch plates and a flat metal bar.

 

 

 

[roo860]

Cleaned it.

 

[Rhys]

Had the rear tire replaced today.. Popa, sidewall note 3221.. year 21 right?   Metzler Tourtec Street 2200Baht.

 

 

[Kwasaki]

Actually got a choke lever now which I fitted today. 

No more manual pulling on the cable which was making cold start awkward.

[Rhys]

Nice little ride about the rice fields..

 

[Damrongsak]

I didn't do anything to the bike, but I did go out for a little cardio workout with my trainer Adolph.

 

[VocalNeal]

On 4/1/2022 at 7:37 PM, Rhys said:

Nice little ride about the rice fields..

 

Better

 

[Rhys]

Rode for 2-3 hours in the back road, about the rice fields...no dogs..

 

[Kwasaki]

On 4/4/2022 at 8:51 AM, VocalNeal said:

Better

 

Even better but my Blade is fast enough.

 

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2022/april/guy-martin-300mph-speed-record/

[Kwasaki]

That's the special tool sorted which is needed for replacing a inner clutch bearing a faction of the cost of Honda's special tool.

 

[VocalNeal]

1 hour ago, Kwasaki said:

That's the special tool sorted which is needed for replacing a inner clutch bearing a faction of the cost of Honda's special tool.

 

Already Lah. The pins might need grinding a bit to reduce the diameter?

 

I just bought one of these.

Going to buy a new cylinder as I have discerned that a seasoned cylinder makes no difference if it is a single.

[Kwasaki]

4 hours ago, VocalNeal said:

Already Lah. The pins might need grinding a bit to reduce the diameter?

 

I just bought one of these.

Going to buy a new cylinder as I have discerned that a seasoned cylinder makes no difference if it is a single.

No the pins in the pic are bigger than the other side it's a multi usage tool. 

[VocalNeal]

^ I found the small ones to be a tad too large

 

[Kwasaki]

27 minutes ago, VocalNeal said:

^ I found the small ones to be a tad too large

 

For the Blade 900 clutch cage no problem.

[Kwasaki]

Ordered some clutch springs for the Blade from Red Baron what great shop for service and ordering parts. ????????

[Rhys]

 Well my brother riders, finally did it... and those with Thai wives, understand.. after almost 2 years, my wife gave her approval and let me buy a POOCHAI Bike as she calls it... I had the CBR 300R..  Finally, I have a 2019 (13 K Kilometers)  on it a CB 500 X.      Funny Moments of my Thai wife's control.  I actually did not expect to drive it home.. I brought my helmet and gloves just for the test ride.   We transfered the Cash and I was on my way.. I actually, wanted to leave early to make sure I had the bike.   I had about an hour drive home and I was taking a longer route home and the roads were wet.  I thought it best to get use to the handling of the bike.  ANYWAY, my wife of course arrives home first, next I know, a truck and my mechanic friend are loading my CBR 300R in the back..  WHOA.. She actually sold it before  I got home.  I did not think she would do it that fast.   I actually wanted to keep it for city driving.  Actually that was a rational decision and I did not object.. but WHOA.. and F me blind..  It was a sweet deal for my mechanic friend, as she.... knows the bike because she has worked on it.. I actually threw in a brand a new KYT helmet for her.. I only wore it once.

 

Thus, I patted the gas tank, and said good bye to the trusty CBR300R that I had since 2015.

 

It is seemed appropriate after I arrived home and the  the 300 left, about 30 mintues later we had the start of the downpour.. The CB500X sits waiting for more of my transiting and braking in and I wait for dry roads.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited May 9, 2022 by Rhys

[Rhys]

4 minutes ago, Rhys said:

 Well my brother riders, finally did it... and those with Thai wives, understand.. after almost 2 years, my wife gave her approval and let me buy a POOCHAI Bike as she calls it... I had the CBR 300R..  Finally, I have a 2019 (13 K Kilometers)  on it a CB 500 X.      Funny Moments of my Thai wife's control.  I actually did not expect to drive it home.. I brought my helmet and gloves just for the test ride.   We transfered the Cash and I was on my way.. I actually, wanted to leave early to make sure I had the bike.   I had about an hour drive home and I was taking a longer route home and the roads were wet.  I thought it best to get use to the handling of the bike.  ANYWAY, my wife of course arrives home first, next I know, a truck and my mechanic friend are loading my CBR 300R in the back..  WHOA.. She actually sold it before  I got home.  I did not think she would do it that fast.   I actually wanted to keep it for city driving.  Actually that was a rational decision and I did not object.. but WHOA.. and F me blind..  It was a sweet deal for my mechanic friend, as she.... knows the bike because she has worked on it.. I actually threw in a brand a new KYT helmet for her.. I only wore it once.

 

Thus, I patted the gas tank, and said good bye to the trusty CBR300R that I had since 2015.

 

It is seemed appropriate after I arrived home and the  the 300 left, about 30 mintues later we had the start of the downpour.. The CB500X sits waiting for more of my transiting and braking in and I wait for dry roads.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[VocalNeal]

On 4/26/2022 at 2:57 PM, VocalNeal said:

Already Lah. The pins might need grinding a bit to reduce the diameter?

 

I just bought one of these.

Going to buy a new cylinder as I have discerned that a seasoned cylinder makes no difference if it is a single.

Went to Honda and ordered the cylinder. I could have bought with the piston but some eSP engines have an offset bore and I wasn't sure.

 

Next step get the cylinder bored to suit the piston

Edited May 24, 2022 by VocalNeal

[Kwasaki]

On 5/9/2022 at 1:18 PM, Rhys said:

 

My motorcycle ride out buddy is trying to sell his 500X it's been a good bike and now his going to buy the new Triumph 660 later this year. 

[CharlieH]

Just now, Kwasaki said:

My motorcycle ride out buddy is trying to sell his 500X it's been a good bike and now his going to buy the new Triumph 660 later this year. 

Lovely bike, seen similar or maybe the same one on Facebook recently ?

whats he hoping to get ?

[VocalNeal]

9 minutes ago, CharlieH said:

whats he hoping to get ?

new Triumph 660????

[Kwasaki]

7 minutes ago, CharlieH said:

Lovely bike, seen similar or maybe the same one on Facebook recently ?

whats he hoping to get ?

The one in pix is Rhys new bike who I replied to. 

 

My buddies 500X that his selling is the same but black and his bike doesn't have around the world cases stuff and never toured carrying pilion.

 

He comes back from UK September / October  this year and has a verbal placed order with Triumph in Phitsanulok for a Triumph Tiger 660 sport in a grey colour.

 

I won't have to wait as long for him to catch me up in future I  hope. ????????????

[Lacessit]

On 5/9/2022 at 1:18 PM, Rhys said:

 

That's your wife? Damn, she is hot.

[Rhys]

Bought the 500 a new wheel stand..

 

Edited May 26, 2022 by Rhys

[Rhys]

On 5/25/2022 at 12:21 PM, Lacessit said:

That's your wife? Damn, she is hot.

                  Ngahh.. but this one is righteous.

 

[Rhys]

Took a 3 hour ride  among the rice fields... relaxing to see the open spacing and ride on new black top. no dogs..

 

[Kwasaki]

Installed my new clutch springs from Red Baron today. 

 

[Kwasaki]

Filled the Blade with nearly 17 litres of fuel 750 baht. ????