I'll start with this one from Oz. I was interested in how to remove the tank to wire in the Thunderbox etc ....
It's pretty much the same routine as the old Himmie.
Useful vids for the 450 - post them here.
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Nice one Pedro. I shall be doing just that 
On my 411, the tank was easy to remove. However, putting it back was a real bitch. The two securing bolts and their associated penny washers should just drop into and stay in place. They didn’t and wouldn’t.
I was at a loss to understand why, not least as the bolts withdrew with no undue friction.
This frustrating problem also manifested itself if I just took the bolts out, without moving the tank at all. What came out easily would NOT go back, without a lot of bitching on my part.
The answer was out there. Some 411’s had less good tolerance as regards the holes and the captive nut, which the tank bolts screw into. They were ‘out’ by a fraction, That fraction translates to a mile, when you come to screw a bolt into it; much less so when you come to screw out, to withdraw the bolts. The solution? Was to carefully shave / sand a little of the front mounting points’ rubbers down, allowing the tank to move slightly. In other words, correct the incorrect tolerance and position at one end, by allowing something to move at the other end.
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It’s a good tip about the block of wood at the rear, when doing it solo. I probably have a suitable sized piece, which will save me buying one from Touratech. One of those foam ‘lumbar’ rolls that are used in physiotherapy might be better, as it might be less likely to move, squishing your fingers as gravity plays its part in restoring equilibrium.
I’d put some cloth or similar over the upper crash bars, to save possibly bashing the tank.
I’d put some cloth or similar over the upper crash bars, to save possibly bashing the tank.
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He says they're a little underpowered and absolutely perfect for the really tricky (scary) bits.....
I believe @Posh Pete had stated this thread, for anything to do with mending or adding to the mighty 450. In other words, instructions on how to get to things, a modern day “Hayes Workshop Manual” if you like.
There are already countless threads on these pages about all manner of stuff for said bike
There has been at least two threads started (metaphorically speaking) every day since November last year.
I hear and read that the bike is good, and many blokes (or bods) have already placed their orders, eagerly awaiting to bolt their purchased hardware* on.
*already enroute in the post or sat on the shelf in the garage waiting to be mated with the finest Indian made iron horse.
There are already countless threads on these pages about all manner of stuff for said bike
There has been at least two threads started (metaphorically speaking) every day since November last year.
I hear and read that the bike is good, and many blokes (or bods) have already placed their orders, eagerly awaiting to bolt their purchased hardware* on.
*already enroute in the post or sat on the shelf in the garage waiting to be mated with the finest Indian made iron horse.
I believe @Posh Pete had stated this thread, for anything to do with mending or adding to the mighty 450. In other words, instructions on how to get to things, a modern day “Hayes Workshop Manual” if you like.
There are already countless threads on these pages about all manner of stuff for said bike
There has been at least two threads started (metaphorically speaking) every day since November last year.
I hear and read that the bike is good, and many blokes (or bods) have already placed their orders, eagerly awaiting to bolt their purchased hardware* on.
*already enroute in the post or sat on the shelf in the garage waiting to be mated with the finest Indian made iron horse.
My wife will have a fit if all the bits from India get home before I do
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I’ve found with both of my Royal Enfields that a set of Metric taps can come in very handy, especially when fitting aftermarket parts and even being 0.5mm out of position can lead to slightly leaning bolts and damaged threads because the bolts are prone to getting damaged threads very easily and they can leave little bits in the tapped hole that subsequently does the same to the replacement bolt.
Fitting a rear rack ...
My wife will have a fit if all the bits from India get home before I do
There’s a vague chance it’ll be done properly then
There’s a vague chance it’ll be done properly then
Apart from the SOA not arriving till July ish
So sorry I hadn't read the title and was catching up on daily posts....... I'll leave you girls clucking and maybe add the pics to a more relevant thread.
Goodness gracious me. Bloody bloody genius.
