VocalNeal Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Put an air scoop on my chicken chaser to see if it helps with cooling when cruising at 65kph at low throttle opening on a hot day. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 I had the new under engine guard bash plate mounted. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 I was going to buy one of these just in case. After exploring mounting systems. I thought no. I'll simply go to my local shop and buy two Whiskey bottles (1.5l) of 91 octane and bung then under the seat, suitable protected. When I get back from a ride if I haven't used the fuel then I can simply poor the fuel into the tank and return the bottles to my local shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 24 minutes ago, VocalNeal said: I was going to buy one of these just in case. After exploring mounting systems. I thought no. I'll simply go to my local shop and buy two Whiskey bottles (1.5l) of 91 octane and bung then under the seat, suitable protected. When I get back from a ride if I haven't used the fuel then I can simply poor the fuel into the tank and return the bottles to my local shop. Every village sells scooter fuel. Falang tink too mut. Maybe 1 liter in plastic oil bottle if you just can't help yourself. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, papa al said: Every village sells scooter fuel. Falang tink too mut. Maybe 1 liter in plastic oil bottle if you just can't help yourself. I have a 500ml camping fuel bottle I could buy another but local whiskey bottle will suffice. Fuel gauge is a bit wonky. It registered just above empty so i put 1 1/2 litres in at local shop prior to going for inspection tomorrow and it went past empty???? If I have some extra on board I won't hesitate about exploring. It is not a 340,000 Baht new TransAlp Oh and Nui was very good with the tires. I got a bit greedy with the sizing on the first two so had to order a smaller one and do some juggling. Edited April 3, 2023 by VocalNeal 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Took the Mighty Lifan in for some service. The chain was slapping on broken ground so replacing the worn front sprocket and re-positioning the hard rubber guard/guide on the swing arm cured that. The speedo needle was doing that jumpy thing, so mech lubed the cable & gear. Added some brake fluid to R resiviour, Aired tires to 32/30psi. B200. Had local guy hand wash & detail her. Songkran. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 1 hour ago, papa al said: Took the Mighty Lifan in for some service. The chain was slapping on broken ground so replacing the worn front sprocket and re-positioning the hard rubber guard/guide on the swing arm cured that. The speedo needle was doing that jumpy thing, so mech lubed the cable & gear. Added some brake fluid to R resiviour, Aired tires to 32/30psi. B200. Had local guy hand wash & detail her. Songkran. Reminds of heads up on cable lube, just lubed my throttle cables, clutch cable and speedo cable with Sonex silicon spray which does not deteriorate cable inner lining so to prolong the life and cable action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 New licence plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 On 3/16/2023 at 10:38 AM, Kwasaki said: NGK iridium. I bought one off Lazada for ~B350. Had mech install in ceeber along w/ changing burned-out rear running lamps. The old plug was platinum and prolly would have out-lived papa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 Rode my bike today just get tyres pressure checked and the UV stuff put on walls of tyres. Night time bike trip this time of year but not my thing anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 (edited) A work in progress. My oil cooler. I still need to make holes in the bodywork for the hoses and make a proper shield to stop me shredding my lower legs when I dismount. Edited May 12, 2023 by VocalNeal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LS24 Posted May 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 29, 2023 Front end cowling pull down and clean up as well as throttle body sync, air cleaner and plugs. The bike is humming along again. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Lubed the chain... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Attached the new coffee/bottle holder.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Installed a green license plate surround on my Kawasaki???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 I have an old Wave bought for exploring farm tracks up north. It needs a bit of TLC. I bought some NX56 Engine Tune UP spray off Lazada. I tried it last night on a 40,000km piston from my Zoomer and over night it worked brilliantly the carbon simply layer wiped of the piston head. Today will fill the combustion chamber through the Wave sparkplug hole and leave overnight. If that doesn't fix the irritating buzz, it is off to the man at the end of the road for a rebuild. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 (edited) ^ I don't have an Endoscope but this is what dripped out. Hard start after but ... eventually. Next up spraying it into the intake to clean the port. Edited June 11, 2023 by VocalNeal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 (edited) 37 minutes ago, VocalNeal said: ^ I don't have an Endoscope but this is what dripped out. Hard start after but ... eventually. Next up spraying it into the intake to clean the port. Would think getting rid of muck from inside may mess up the exhaust valve seating. Edited June 11, 2023 by Kwasaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 (edited) ^ should be metal to metal not metal to carbon???? Road test in a bit as I've just had new chain and sprockets installed. Been busy putting tape under plastic in a few rattlely places. Edited June 11, 2023 by VocalNeal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 Will get a drive and rear sprocket from Red Barron didn't get around to doing when I bought a new chain. Done 6,630 miles so oil and filter change to do. Clean the 4 air filters and check or change for new. Get Castrol 20w40 Activ oil from local garage because the carriage costs on Lazada are getting silly leaving no benefit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Not a lot of notice taken by my Led white twin headlights by vehicles pulling out from side roads so much now. So many scooters fitted with them so they just think another bike I guess. Ordered a loud horn see if that might get more attention. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Sent dosh to Red Baron for drive and rear sprockets 2,220 including EMS postage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 (edited) Yesterday I went to 7-Eleven on my Goat-Tracker but I must have got an electric wire pinched between the oil cooler cover and the crankcase and I puked oil all the way along the street. Kitty litter to the rescue in the carport and driveway. SHMBO not amused. Edited July 18, 2023 by VocalNeal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Got me sprockets from Red Barron and interesting Japanese steel made in Thailand. Oil filter from Lazada just oil to get now from local garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Oiled the chain again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Bought another can of chain lube and cleaner...at Honda 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Fixed an annoying plastic panel rattle on my Goat-Tracker by applying two strips of 1 cm width duct tape.(not quite a colour match). Now | can hear the engine rattle much more clearly,. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 On 8/16/2023 at 5:50 PM, VocalNeal said: Fixed an annoying plastic panel rattle on my Goat-Tracker by applying two strips of 1 cm width duct tape.(not quite a colour match). Now | can hear the engine rattle much more clearly,. Plastic ties are good for rattles and then a bit of touch up paint. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Ordered a Bosch trumpet horn for my big bike the Chinese version lasted 2 days. Another lesson in you get what ya pay for, so I guess the import tax is worth paying sometimes. That's if it's any good as well though, 5 times the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 Splash lubrication like most small Hondas et al. It is amazing how far it splashes if you inadvertently start the bike without the dipstick in place.???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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