1200 GSA mods

Trooper

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• Apr 16, 2007

• #1

I've got a few mods need doing to my bike.

1. Fit Wilber Suspension
2. Cut down centre and side stands.
3. As doing the above fit new exhaust pipes and fit Akra can.

I'm now living in the Bristol area.

Any recommendations would be appreiated.

Regards
T

 

AndyW

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• Apr 21, 2007

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Any recommendations would be appreiated.

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.........recommendations on

• doing the work?
• where to get the work done?
• or..............??

 

Trooper

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• Apr 21, 2007

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AndyW said:

.........recommendations on

• doing the work?
• where to get the work done?
• or..............??

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Hi Andy

I fitted the exhaust myself wasn't difficult.

I do need someone to fit the suspension and cut down the stands to suit.

Regards
Troop

 

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• Apr 21, 2007

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You're looking for a m/cycle mechanic then that charges considerably less than BMW rates
How much will the new suspension lower the bike?........maybe the stands will be ok without cutting down?
I know a nice guy but he's down here in Weston Super Mud

 

Trooper

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• Apr 22, 2007

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Hi

I need the stand cutting down by 25 mm or so.

Here's some piccies of the bike, only the suspension and stands left to do now

 

Trooper

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• Apr 22, 2007

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AndyW said:

You're looking for a m/cycle mechanic then that charges considerably less than BMW rates
How much will the new suspension lower the bike?........maybe the stands will be ok without cutting down?
I know a nice guy but he's down here in Weston Super Mud

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On the subject dealers, I visited mine on Thursday as I am off to France/Italy in May and might need to get the bike serviced before I go. It's done 2800 miles since last seviced and will have around 4000 by the time I go. My question was about what I should check if I did over 6000 miles since last service.

We had a look at my bike and was told that the rear disk had worn to the metal.

Mmmmm I say you serviced it 2800 miles ago how has this happened, some coughing and spluttering with no eye contact and later asked for £50 for the disk pads and fitting (I would have had to leave the bike if not changed the pads) . I'll be seeing the owner next week I now am £50 lighter and have a rear disk that is scored and will probably eat pads now.

 

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• Apr 22, 2007

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HEY TROOPER WHEN YOU GOING TO ITALY ME AND 3 OTHERS HEADING DOWN TO MONZA ON 9TH TO 13TH OF MAY???

 

Trooper

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• Apr 24, 2007

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PETELU said:

HEY TROOPER WHEN YOU GOING TO ITALY ME AND 3 OTHERS HEADING DOWN TO MONZA ON 9TH TO 13TH OF MAY???

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Sounds like fun, unfortunately we're not going until the last week of May.

Have Fun
Troops

 

Perren

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• Apr 25, 2007

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I had the same prob with rear brake pads - I went through the first set in 2000.

I had been playing on some china clay workings the surface of which is sandy with granuals up from dust up to 8mm.

It seems that the perforations in the disc collect muck which, if abrasive enough wear the pads very quickly.

Solution, keep the rear disc clean particularly if playing on damp sandy stuff. Fit harder pads and keep a very close eye on them. I'll be doing 4000 through Italy, Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica over the summer. I'll probably take a spare set with me - they're simple to change.