Some "must do before you race it" advice please

mat2hew · 27-Dec-2012, 19:48

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Originally Posted by Jonzi

What else should I do?

check everything, nuts and bolts, check everything for leaks or cracks and wiggle everything to make sure it isn't going to fall off, clean it, check your wheel bearings and head bearings.

and most importantly, get some practice riding it.

Si1208 · 27-Dec-2012, 20:11

Welcome!!

+1 to all of the above. Be wary of trying the Dynojet thing unless you have free access to dyno time and endless patience. Don't ask me how I know

...but if you really want to go for it, I have a stage 2 kit knocking around somewhere in the garage

Simon #74

dunlop0_1 · 27-Dec-2012, 21:08

What Andy and Matt said is spot on.

Cranker V2 · 28-Dec-2012, 12:25

Go to Asda or any other big supermarket to get a few big cardboard boxes. You will need them to put the bits of bike in at some point during the season. Its far easier to transport it home this way.

dunlop0_1 · 28-Dec-2012, 13:15

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Originally Posted by Cranker V2

Go to Asda or any other big supermarket to get a few big cardboard boxes. You will need them to put the bits of bike in at some point during the season. Its far easier to transport it home this way.

Oh you are awful.

Jonzi · 28-Dec-2012, 15:37

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Originally Posted by Cranker V2

Go to Asda or any other big supermarket to get a few big cardboard boxes. You will need them to put the bits of bike in at some point during the season. Its far easier to transport it home this way.

Bike for sale. One careful owner.

Thanks for all the advice, even Crankers!

I'm off to Cartagena in jan on the bike. Will see how she goes then and consider the dyno stuff after.

mat2hew · 30-Dec-2012, 13:42

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Originally Posted by Jonzi

Will see how she goes then and consider the dyno stuff after.

it will go really slow,,,,,, they all do, and it will go slow when you've spent £££ on it. the biggest improvement is always rider improvement.

mat2hew · 30-Dec-2012, 13:43

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Originally Posted by mat2hew

it will go really slow,,,,,, they all do, and it will go slow when you've spent £££ on it. the biggest improvement is always rider improvement.

although 100mph round Gerrards feels pretty quick!

dunlop0_1 · 30-Dec-2012, 14:49

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Originally Posted by mat2hew

it will go really slow,,,,,, they all do, and it will go slow when you've spent £££ on it. the biggest improvement is always rider improvement.

Spot on.

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27-Dec-2012, 21:08	#3
dunlop0_1 Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,568 Join Date: May 2009 What Andy and Matt said is spot on. Reply

28-Dec-2012, 12:25	#4
Cranker V2 Registered Forum User 500SD Bikes: Class A 620ssie #71 - 853 R/RS Dry - 748sp Wet Posts: 725 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chester Mood: Green with envy Go to Asda or any other big supermarket to get a few big cardboard boxes. You will need them to put the bits of bike in at some point during the season. Its far easier to transport it home this way. Reply