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No!! You want to spray on to a clean cloth (microfibre ideally) and just lightly wipe the stanchions. Idea is to remove dirt/ grime which could...
Had one for a few years now (love the thing). Dad also has a 916 from new too so used that loads- love the nostalgia but it's not a patch on the...
Hi all, not been on here in a while (still got the 1098s:cool:) just reviving this thread as been doing a garage clear out and found a few bits I...
Nothing planned for this weekend so just booked a ticket for tomorrow. Gonna have a wander round on my own, weather looks good:sun:
I've used Paisley freight literally dozens of times to transport car parts (often full sets of wheels). Always found them cheap reliable and with...
Finally today... a wet and windy ride to get a fresh MOT - now ready for some use! next winters project I’m thinking exhaust off for a full...
Next - wheels off (again) to fit a new set of tyres. I use Michelin pilot sport 2CTs as I normally commute (non motorway) and get decent mileage...
I am really pleased I decided to go for standard paint work as I had toyed with the idea of doing something a little different or 1098r esq.......
With the bike fully stripped down, I finished off the service. New pipercross air filter, Motul 300V 10w40 engine oil, NGK MAR10A-J spark plugs,...
At this stage I replaced the fork seals but didn’t get any photos. I used the standard seals from Moto rapido (part number pictured). Is anyone...
At this stage after some deliberation I thought might as well have the whole bike painted as it would then be pretty much mint.... so stripped off...
Yea shell is my closest petrol station and normal go to- but I guess when you need a top up it can’t be helped!
So with the tank off I thought it made sense to have it repainted - it wasn’t bad at all just a few swirl marks from exuberant polishing which...
This isn’t a groundbreaking intense project, more a document of my winter refresh of my 2007 1098s. Started off with recent fuel fill up at an...
I am an automotive engineer by trade and rarely use anyone else to work on any of my vehicles. Having said that due to a lack of time and space...
Great to have another recommendation thanks!
Yes mate - where I work. We (normally) do an annual car and bike show- ever been? Paint is being done by Gary at spray point - now cold norton...
Thanks for the input. It’s pretty much that reason why I want to do something different but I haven’t seen anything else that takes my fancy. I...
Thought it would be well received:bucktooth:
So I am having my already very tidy 1098s fully resprayed to make it as perfect as I can. The tank/ sides and belly I’m planning to do standard in...
