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Post by snails on Jun 6, 2017 20:33:20 GMT
Ah! Thanks both. Not sure I'm keen on losing the butty box - any alternatives?
Also the rear shock absorber mounting, the rubber bush on mine seems very lose. I'm guessing that's not right. How easy are they to replace?
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Post by henri on Jun 7, 2017 6:20:09 GMT
other alternatives to a seat bracket is to move reg box lower .either drilling mounting holes thru frame ,not my fave,or i'm sure ive seen on here a velcro or rubber mount glued to inside frame .i use a seat bracket as it keeps the lectrics above any spilt fuel or spitback . the bush is pushed out with a threaded bar or long bolt an 2 sockets ,they can be stubborn but as are being discarded can be destroyed with a thin drill thru the rubber .clean the casing an warm the new bush an draw it in with threaded bar/long bolt an 2 big washers . H
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Post by snails on Jun 7, 2017 8:14:39 GMT
Thanks H.
I will have a ponder on the regulator. Where abouts on the frame are the mounting holes made?
I think my rubber bush will push out by hand so i will purchase a new one! What method do you use for warming the new one? Dunking in hot water?
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Post by snails on Jun 7, 2017 8:30:41 GMT
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Post by triffid on Jun 7, 2017 11:02:34 GMT
use oversize washers and large nut and bolt to pull bush through Snails.
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Post by tzsteve on Jun 7, 2017 16:04:25 GMT
to get them out put a screwdriver down the side of them. then a little squirt of WD40 o paraffin between the rubber and the hole they will then slide out nice and easy
refitting is easy, just a little washing up liquid rubbed on them is a help
i have never tried the super tough mounts but i think its a marmite type of issue having read other posts on here
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Post by henri on Jun 8, 2017 6:53:40 GMT
the mounting holes ive seen/welded up are below seat nose just in front of bubble . as tz says the harder poly-bush mounts are more a racing/sprinter deal ,they firm up the engine supposedly improving handling but increase vibrations being transmitted to frame .ive considered using the engine mounts but decided no , dont think i'd do a shock mount on its own ,H.
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Post by snails on Jun 8, 2017 8:17:14 GMT
Thanks I've decided to go for the std items for the rear shock point. It will save some cost if nothing else I've also decided to accept the loss of the butty box for the regulator so that will give me something to do to fabricate the bracket. Which has made me start to think about what to do about carrying oil and stuff. Any advise on legshield toolboxes would be appreciated as I'm now considering that as an option, although I was going to mount a spare wheel there! So as there is no way I'm fitting a back rest this only leaves the option of those odd, I think spanish, rear spare wheel carriers. I vaguely remember seeing that they were not that easily available? Can anyone clarify if I have the correct sip cdi mounting bracket that I posted a url to in an earlier post?
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Post by triffid on Jun 8, 2017 11:09:59 GMT
can't remember who, but someone was re-making the rear carriers Snails. On Carla's smallie she has a spare wheel cover with a pocket on it, big enough for a couple of essential tools and small bottle of oil. Obviously not very secure for light fingers but a possible option.
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Post by henri on Jun 8, 2017 16:50:18 GMT
buzzsolomoto has rear spare carriers for bout 140 , but recambios-moto-clasico do em for bout 65+postage ,but frame needs to be drilled . you can still have a butty box but ya need to be very creative on the reg box bracket . H
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Post by snails on Jun 9, 2017 13:19:46 GMT
Thanks - not cheap then for a spare wheel. I am probably getting ahead of myself as I dont have the money for a glovebox, spare wheel holder and another wheel. I have already bought (two) tubeless rims and tyres though so I guess that there is a school of thought that I should not need a spare. Not sure I quite understand why as you can still get a puncture cant you!
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Post by me on Jun 9, 2017 14:56:26 GMT
Yes, You can still get a puncture - BUT on the tubeless the tyre will deflate at a much slower rate - which is the whole point of them.... On a tubed tyre, you get a puncture and the tyre will deflate almost instantly and that is not nice !
You can buy the puncture repair kits for the tubeless wheels as well so its win win all round- win you don't die when you get a blow out and win you can repair the tyre on the side of the road.....
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Post by snails on Jun 12, 2017 7:48:24 GMT
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Post by me on Jun 12, 2017 11:26:41 GMT
Mmm yea what is that all about - i know i getting on a bit but must have missed the gas bottle thing - was in the UK a few months back and noticed small gas bottles about -
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Post by snails on Jun 13, 2017 9:05:27 GMT
Laughing gas, hippie crack Me. All the rage with the kids
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Post by me on Jun 13, 2017 12:26:26 GMT
OMG really.... NO2 - use it in your motor get much more of a smile than sniffing it would.
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Post by mark on Jun 13, 2017 15:25:35 GMT
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Post by snails on Jun 14, 2017 8:20:16 GMT
Thanks Mark. I do quite like that. I have a spare wheel cover with pocket on one of my lammys and use that for carrying water proofs but I dont really like the look of it as it looks crap once all my stuff is shoved in. Also its not really secure for tools etc but at least the sip one does not look like it will lose its shape when used and its certainly cheaper and less hassle than the glovebox - although I do think that is my preferred option if I can find the money
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Post by me on Jun 14, 2017 11:33:49 GMT
Tow hitch and a small caravan ...
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Post by snails on Jun 15, 2017 8:38:42 GMT
Ha ha ha! Now thats a good option!
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