Post by: MarkCR750 on August 04, 2017, 07:25:16 PM
PS an old fella just said "what a lovely bike, is it a Norton?", how wrong can you get!😄
Post by: mike the bike on August 04, 2017, 07:53:13 PM
Post by: Trigger on August 04, 2017, 08:03:23 PM
I heard that bike start up at Crich and she sounded spot on, even after her journey to the TT.
Post by: MarkCR750 on August 04, 2017, 08:47:08 PM
Trigger, what you didn't see at Crich was the bike almost cutting out about 2 minutes later, pilot error on that occasion I had forgotten to fully return the choke 😄
Post by: Trigger on August 04, 2017, 09:13:30 PM
Post by: MarkCR750 on August 04, 2017, 09:19:34 PM
Post by: Trigger on August 04, 2017, 09:27:48 PM
Way too generous Graham, can't be worth more than a tenner, I built it remember 😄
SOLD, do you via paypal or cash on collection ;)
Post by: MarkCR750 on August 04, 2017, 09:51:53 PM
Post by: Greebo on August 05, 2017, 10:31:32 AM
regarding the ecup at Ashbourne if the fuel was getting a bit low could have been some shit getting through ? just a thought.. :o
Post by: MarkCR750 on August 05, 2017, 10:58:09 AM
Fuel wasn't low but yes could have been a bit of contamination , keep meaning to fit an inline filter I've had in the garage for the last 18months!
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on August 05, 2017, 06:23:41 PM
It was unreliable, uncomfortable, excruciatingly uncomfortable, expensive to fix. Did I say that it was uncomfortable?
It was also bloody drop-dead gorgeous
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Post by: Greebo on August 05, 2017, 09:41:49 PM
I had an F4 back when I had a barn. It was Eamon's bike actually.
It was unreliable, uncomfortable, excruciatingly uncomfortable, expensive to fix. Did I say that it was uncomfortable?
It was also bloody drop-dead gorgeous
# I agree with the "Drop Dead Gorgeous" best looking bike around [I think]
I almost bought one 3 years ago, but what you said in your 2nd line above stopped me buying it, you need to be a contortionist to ride one for any distance & also have deep pockets [full of cash]
I think the last thing Mark needs right now is another uncomfortable bike & an expensive unreliable one at that... ;) but if you do buy one Mark I hope you will enjoy it !
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Post by: MarkCR750 on August 05, 2017, 11:00:52 PM
Post by: Greebo on August 06, 2017, 10:24:19 AM
Post by: hairygit on August 06, 2017, 10:40:51 AM
Emily Ratajkowski is that her that use to play in Coronation Street ?.. :o thought you had better taste Mark. stick with the MV... ;DShe'd be more reliable, and probably "Go" better than anything shitalian!
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Post by: MarkCR750 on August 06, 2017, 04:36:42 PM
Emily Ratajkowski is that her that use to play in Coronation Street ?.. :o thought you had better taste Mark. stick with the MV... ;DShe'd be more reliable, and probably "Go" better than anything shitalian!
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Thought I'd flush you out with the Italian bit HG 😄
Post by: MarkCR750 on August 06, 2017, 04:37:54 PM
Emily Ratajkowski is that her that use to play in Coronation Street ?.. :o thought you had better taste Mark. stick with the MV... ;D
Yes that's her G 👍
Post by: hairygit on August 06, 2017, 06:10:10 PM
Problem is, you lunatics are like trying to stop a toddler playing in a cat litter tray, you won't learn until you end up with it in your hands, and probably in your mouth too! Then whingeing about the taste!Emily Ratajkowski is that her that use to play in Coronation Street ?.. :o thought you had better taste Mark. stick with the MV... ;DShe'd be more reliable, and probably "Go" better than anything shitalian!
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Thought I'd flush you out with the Italian bit HG 😄
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Post by: MarkCR750 on August 06, 2017, 08:49:09 PM
Problem is, you lunatics are like trying to stop a toddler playing in a cat litter tray, you won't learn until you end up with it in your hands, and probably in your mouth too! Then whingeing about the taste!Emily Ratajkowski is that her that use to play in Coronation Street ?.. :o thought you had better taste Mark. stick with the MV... ;DShe'd be more reliable, and probably "Go" better than anything shitalian!
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Thought I'd flush you out with the Italian bit HG 😄
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Emily Ratajkowski could end up with a similar sort of problem 👍
Post by: MarkCR750 on September 02, 2017, 06:07:09 PM
Post by: hairygit on September 02, 2017, 06:17:21 PM
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Post by: MarkCR750 on September 02, 2017, 06:58:04 PM
Post by: hairygit on September 02, 2017, 07:02:19 PM
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Post by: K2-K6 on September 02, 2017, 07:22:26 PM
My dad's friend always just put his finger in the plug caps to check for sparks years ago, proper old mechanic's fingers he had.
Post by: flatfour on September 02, 2017, 07:50:51 PM
It's the only bike that I've ever owned that went home on a trailer (twice).
The problem would, when it occurred manifest itself after a short spell of idling (i.e. at traffic lights). Things would then return to normal after everything cooled down.
Post by: MarkCR750 on September 02, 2017, 08:21:57 PM
If you have the stuff to try it with conventional points, give that a try before spending loads when it may not be the issue, or maybe there are shitalian components in the electronic system! (Couldn't resist that!)
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Ha, actually my 900ss has developed a minor issue, tickover a little high, you can bring it down to normal by quickly cracking the throttle open and shut, I suspect the previous owner may have fitted a Honda throttle cable 😐
Post by: MarkCR750 on September 02, 2017, 08:23:08 PM
Take a spare plug out with you and if it does it again you can check for a spark there and then on any of the cylinders to see if the ignition isn't working or it's something else.
My dad's friend always just put his finger in the plug caps to check for sparks years ago, proper old mechanic's fingers he had.
Great tip, I'll do that.
Post by: MarkCR750 on September 02, 2017, 08:36:03 PM
Post by: Greebo on September 03, 2017, 10:15:01 AM
Electronic, the original Piranha set up that came with the donor bike, it must be 20+ years old as the previous owner took it off the road in 1995, so you could be onto something there H, I believe that the Newtronic set up is pretty much the same as the old Piranha so maybe it's time to invest in a new one.
Mines got the Dave Silvers one on Mark about £99.00..& simple to fit.
PS... did you get my private message yesterday ?
Post by: MarkCR750 on September 03, 2017, 04:52:29 PM
PS thanks for the DS tip, £99 is a bargain if I end up needing one.
PPS just check on DS website, they are now £110 but that's still cheap.
Post by: Seabeowner on September 03, 2017, 05:10:04 PM
Post by: Greebo on September 04, 2017, 09:40:38 AM
Just read it G, bad news followed by good news!, I thought I saw you as I rode away from CMC but I guess it was another thruxton owner.
PS thanks for the DS tip, £99 is a bargain if I end up needing one.
PPS just check on DS website, they are now £110 but that's still cheap.
Hi Mark
No it wasn't me mate, still suffering unfortunately, I cant do with any bollock bashing right now...Ouch
Post by: MarkCR750 on September 04, 2017, 04:42:00 PM
PS only one floor to your house as well, every man should have 2, I mean how do you go on when the wife misbehaves an needs throwing down the stairs?.
Post by: Greebo on September 05, 2017, 10:49:53 AM
3 of the best is enough for me mate, I don't like fiddling with them too much & I am not as capable as you with the spanners.. ;) bikes are for riding & we all can only ride one at a time
I have to have them looking as near perfect as possible all the time. so it takes me hours to keep them clean which is sometimes too much for me at my age. :'(
Regarding the bungalow I did have 2, but with no stairs, just sold the 2nd [in Spain]
My other half is a little angel & she goes to work brings in the cash while I go out riding to Matlock etc, so no need for the violence.. ;D.. 25 good years together so far.
Lisa says hello >>>
Post by: MarkCR750 on September 05, 2017, 12:41:11 PM
Post by: Greebo on September 05, 2017, 01:04:33 PM
Post by: MarkCR750 on September 05, 2017, 02:42:22 PM
Mark, thanks for "some" kind words.. ;) but Are you trying to insinuate that Lisa would want to get rid of me.. :o Well if she did she has had 25 years to do so but not tried ....Yet... ;D... perhaps that's why she encourages me to get on my bike. :-\
Ha, yes I always wonder if that could be the reason that my wife never has a problem with me going out on mine! 😄
Post by: Greebo on September 05, 2017, 03:10:14 PM
Mark, thanks for "some" kind words.. ;) but Are you trying to insinuate that Lisa would want to get rid of me.. :o Well if she did she has had 25 years to do so but not tried ....Yet... ;D... perhaps that's why she encourages me to get on my bike. :-\
Ha, yes I always wonder if that could be the reason that my wife never has a problem with me going out on mine! 😄
These females can be very devious Creatures, especially that Emily from Coronation street who you fancy... ;D
Post by: Greebo on September 12, 2017, 12:31:08 PM
I'm looking at an MV Augusta F4 1000S next week, been my dream bike since they came out, only 2 issues, no space to put it and struggling to justify another bike spend 😄, problems are there to be solved though aren't they!.
Mark I have found a cheap MV for you... 8)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MV-Agusta-F4-1000-Veltro-Strada-1-Of-Only-99-Ever-Manufactured-/152667488002?hash=item238bb0ff02:g:EnkAAOSw9IpXzpb3
Post by: MarkCR750 on September 12, 2017, 03:39:39 PM
Oh hang on my phone hadn't loaded the ad properly, 53k, well I would have but as I say, blacks the wrong colour!.
Post by: Greebo on September 12, 2017, 08:00:06 PM
;D... :o
its £55K not 53