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Back with a 500 ....
Oddjob:
It got the nick name Kidney Splitter because it was reputably causing major internal damage to pedestrians in the event you collided with one. How true this was I can't say but there must have been some truth as the government banned them from new bikes in the mid 70s. Still legal to have one fitted if it had one before though.
Matt_Harrington:
have to great looking bike and rather grand in black. Enjoy...
Matt
SPR:
So arrived at last ...... that's a long wait to change some fork gaitors !!
Overall having time to look round it I'm pleased .... there are a couple of bits ofcourse that could be better - the obvious being the alternator cover and the rear light / plate holder .... tyres are 2014 on rear and no date on front so these need to be swopped asap ( any recommendations greatly received)
I was annoyed slightly when it was dleivered and I could hear a squeak / metallic rattle as it came down the drive ..... took it out and it was definately brake related. Obviously something to do with removing forks and the caliper to do the gaitors. I took the caliper off and no grease behind pads and they were crusty !! clenaed up and applied some copper grease and adjusted / bled brakes and fingers crosssed a ride round the block would suggest the noise has gone. I will order some new pads to swap.
Some pics below of random angles so any eagle eyed experts can point out anything amiss
I'll update more after a proper ride tomorrow
Simon
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K2-K6:
Bike looks very good.
Tyres, Continental k112 & RB2 if available in the right size for modern tyres with a classic and fairly original look.
Front brake if dragging, check free movement of caliper arm on pivot with caliper removed. Also dismantle and properly clean the piston seal groove then reassemble with silicone grease in seal and pad side of piston. Properly clean and set like this makes significant difference to operation, power and pad glazing. Many of these caliper are never cleaned in any serious way and the performance shows it.
Bet you're looking forward to getting out on it.
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