Having reviewed my meagre resources, I've opted to freshen my bike up and get a few more years out of it ..... part-ex it wouldn't have been worth much as there were too many jobs needed, with 40k on the clock it's no spring chicken.
So, Mike at Cardiff Motorrad has the bike in bits as we speak. Work being carried out:
Wilbers replacement shocks
Useless BMW alarm out and into the bin
New clutch
found out this AM that the splines on the input shaft and clutch are shagged ... something to do with my less than respectful riding style ... the gearbox has to be bench stripped for the shaft to be replaced: the part is making its liesiurely way from Germany ... I think I need to tone down my quick getaways at red lights etc.
Whilst its apart, the H&B engine bars are being shot blasted and powder coated by a local firm (approx £25, bargain, would have cost that to do it myself with Nitromors and Hammerite - and it would have looked ratty if I'd have done it).
Also fitting a MiGsel GPS bracket over my speedo, and Fastway foot pegs.
That shite red seat, which I always hated, has been recovered by Digger in Newport, of which more anon.
All this work won't leave much change from 2 grand, but if I get another 3 years from this particular ABS(2) 2002 model 1150 then I'll be happy.
So, Mike at Cardiff Motorrad has the bike in bits as we speak. Work being carried out:
Wilbers replacement shocks
Useless BMW alarm out and into the bin
New clutch
found out this AM that the splines on the input shaft and clutch are shagged ... something to do with my less than respectful riding style ... the gearbox has to be bench stripped for the shaft to be replaced: the part is making its liesiurely way from Germany ... I think I need to tone down my quick getaways at red lights etc.Whilst its apart, the H&B engine bars are being shot blasted and powder coated by a local firm (approx £25, bargain, would have cost that to do it myself with Nitromors and Hammerite - and it would have looked ratty if I'd have done it).
Also fitting a MiGsel GPS bracket over my speedo, and Fastway foot pegs.
That shite red seat, which I always hated, has been recovered by Digger in Newport, of which more anon.
All this work won't leave much change from 2 grand, but if I get another 3 years from this particular ABS(2) 2002 model 1150 then I'll be happy.
At least for now, at any rate.
)
