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Old 25-Nov-2005, 22:01
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Originally posted by nelly
When you undo it, make sure the mounting doesn't turn with the nut. It can break the mounting inside the motor, then it get's fiddly.


Thats what he said...I was on my mobile at work and it was noisy so I had to keep asking him to repeat himself and I felt a bit daft when I didn't hear him properly for the third time.

I hadn't planned on taking it off, so I'll try to keep it on, it looks like its never been off and I don't want to open a can of worms, better let the experts do it.

I told Geoff at Baines I wanted it for purely road riding but because I was used to race bikes and smooth road bikes I wanted the engine to be nice and smooth, properly set up and maybe mildly tuned for just a little more power. As far as I know the engine hasn't had any sort of attention in its 14k miles except normal services, I don't even think its had belts done.

I don't want an unreliable 'supertune', just nice and reliable, super smooth and maybe a bit sharper. Plus I think the whole engine needs an overhaul as it hasn't been touched AFAIK. (it runs perfectly at the moment though).

He suggested I drop it down to them and he'd sort it out. It would require approx 10 hours work and he'd basically strip it completely and check, service and clean everything, including some port work if he thought it was viable.
He said they'd done some desmodue tuning work so I guess they know what they are doing - they come very well recommended.

He also seemed to know his SS's very well and suggested some other mods.

I'm planning on getting my SS well sorted this winter. I was going to get a new bike but I like this one so much I'll stick with it.
Its being professionally sprayed as I type, new suspension next week (from Baines again) and some TLC.
It should be nice for next year.
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