Comfy old boots bike service resto thread

Update. Running better with out the lambda sensors

No abs fault. Took off wheel and cleaned sensor. So that’s a result. Must have been dirty. I’ll give it a good shake down Friday. Thanks for you patience 😂
 
I’ve no idea how I installed it. It fell out when I took the axle out. I’ve installed it with the grooved end in the wheel itself. No idea if it will make any difference.
See post above, it makes no difference. The grooved end clearly was at the wheel end so reinstall that way if you wish.
 
See post above, it makes no difference. The grooved end clearly was at the wheel end so reinstall that way if you wish.
No I understood your post and it was much appreciated. I’m just saying that I can’t say which way round it was installed before I took the wheel off this morning because it fell out when I removed the axel! Not that it matters 😂
 
Just home from work. Spirited spin home. No abs issues. Ride feels good. Tight. Spots are great. Idle a bit lumpy but I’ll have another go Friday. Not sure where I’m going but I think I’m there 🤪

Glad the handle bar risers are gone. Feels more suited to my frame. got a few complements off other lads on bikes earlier. Have to say, it does look smart and taken care of. Still loads of bits to do but I'm back on the road:cool:
 
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Followed this from the start.

I would be interested to hear how much this refurb has cost in parts and consumables.
Plus how much spent on tools to do the job.
As I said, about 2.5 k euro. BUT, I had to buy nearly everything. I had some tools but not many. I bought so many little things. They all add up! Feeling good about it all though. I have most if not all the tools one needs to do basic stuff and my favorite is the 5-25 nm torque wrench. It's dinky!



Final note for tonight. ACF 50 is the most versitile useful stuff. Attacks rust. cleans. lubricates. it's amazing stuff!
 
Agree regarding the ACF50, My previous GS after 60k miles all year riding coated in ACF50 the engine looked black .
Cleaned it off before I sold it and it was perfect silver paint underneath no corrosion.
Current 2012 GS with 117K miles engine looks black, but I am sure it is corrosion free under the black gunge.
I use a cheap touch up gun dedicated to ACF50 as I also coat my pickup chassis with it.
 
Just home from work. Spirited spin home. No abs issues. Ride feels good. Tight. Spots are great. Idle a bit lumpy but I’ll have another go Friday. Not sure where I’m going but I think I’m there 🤪

Glad the handle bar risers are gone. Feels more suited to my frame. got a few complements off other lads on bikes earlier. Have to say, it does look smart and taken care of. Still loads of bits to do but I'm back on the road:cool:
Well done, your bike looks good and you've certainly got to know how it all works whilst fettling it!
 
Thanks! Leaving aside the experience and knowledge and tools, it really does ride much better. Delighted I understand how switched power works! I’m looking forward to going out to Wicklow tomorrow with my camera. It’s been as the ‘mercins say, a minute!
 


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