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Workshop / Re: Front End issues

« Last post by mosto on January 03, 2024, 12:13:50 PM »

Hey Jonesy
Thanks for the suggestions, will give them a crack and see what happens.
Had a feeling it is some sort of alignment problem.
Cheers

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Workshop / Re: Front End issues

« Last post by Jonesy :-) on January 03, 2024, 06:48:44 AM »

Hey Mosto
2. Could be stiction in the forks and or warped brake disc. Check discs for run out with dial indicator or something similar.  How do the forks feel sitting on the bike holding the brake and compressing front end?
1. Put it up on center stand and run a string line along the tyres to see how straight or not it is

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Somewhere to be on the Bike / Re: Walcha, NSW - get together - January 12th to 15th 2024

« Last post by AussiXS11G on January 02, 2024, 09:34:45 AM »

Righteo, now, about this Walcha junket - 13-14 January 2023 (the weekend after next)
John and I are departing the Gold Coast Friday morning, to Grafton, Nymboida, Ebor, Armidale, Uralla, then Walcha. We have accommodation booked at the Walcha Royal Cafe  https://walcharoyalcafe.com.au/  and will be ensconced there Friday night.
Please call (0404540617), message, or email me and let me know your movements.
I would like numbers attending so that I can book Saturday Night Dinner at the Commercial Hotel - for those willing.
The Oxley Highway and Thunderbolts way can both be explored fro Walcha.
Let me know please.

This pic from May 2023 outside the Walcha Royal Cafe

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Workshop / Front End issues

« Last post by mosto on January 01, 2024, 04:19:28 PM »

HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL
Just got the bike regoed after last on road in 2002 and having some issues with the front-end making riding unbearable.
One thing known is the head stem bearings need to be replaced.
Not sure if this is the problem so looking for possible solutions to the issues listed.
1. Steering pulling to the left mainly (feels worse at slower speeds) constantly having to adjust.
2. Continual minor bouncing / pulsing sensation.

My arms are worn out, so parked up until remedied!

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

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Somewhere to be on the Bike / Re: Walcha, NSW - get together - January 12th to 15th 2024

« Last post by Christian Raith on January 01, 2024, 12:09:36 PM »

OK group this is getting close now.
Do we have a quorum so we can call it a rally?

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General Discussion / Uses for plastic pipe

« Last post by Christian Raith on December 19, 2023, 12:36:02 PM »

https://www.reallifediy.com/en/clever-ways-reuse-pvc-pipes?ly=native_one&abtv=2aefe460-eca2-474b-a638-b40dead04d2a&fbclid=IwAR2YZ39FCIwoplZFbOxY9rLYETb5vklzeNqgrPnZkJjQZPdKrt6ZxK1VyXI

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Bits Needed / Brake shims

« Last post by Paul on December 17, 2023, 03:34:38 PM »

Hi, wondering if anyone could help me out. Looking where I can purchase the unobtainable. The shims that come with the caliper kits and the little tapered screw, part no:  4K0-W0045-01-00. Disassembled the caliper for a new seal kit and have now misplaced one of the shims and the screw, I think there are other forces involved here but anyway I cant find them. Anyone have some laying around happy to purchase and pay for postage. The items required are circled by faint yellow .

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Somewhere to be on the Bike / Re: Walcha, NSW - get together - January 12th to 15th 2024

« Last post by Christian Raith on December 13, 2023, 12:31:18 AM »

Eddy and Christian at the Cafe Royal also Bryan and John

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Somewhere to be on the Bike / Re: Walcha, NSW - get together - January 12th to 15th 2024

« Last post by Andy H on December 11, 2023, 01:08:56 PM »

I'm booked in at the Walcha Motel 12th to 15th Jan.

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Somewhere to be on the Bike / Re: Walcha, NSW - get together - January 12th to 15th 2024

« Last post by Andy H on December 07, 2023, 02:36:15 PM »

I was thinking of booking in at the Motel.

Who's coming along and what options are you thinking of for accommodation.