Today I acquired...........

[m_c]

A make your own timing belt

 

[Shox Dr]

Looks like fun.

Subject to a test in Jan when they get a demo bike. Mine is due April or before. It would workout well as to modify my insurance ending in May would cost 75quid the same to cancel. My insurance last yr was £62

And it stops me getting it mucky in all the carp on the roads My current 800 Tiger was blathered when I got back from the dealer in York

 

[roofman]

Subject to a test in Jan when they get a demo bike. Mine is due April or before. It would workout well as to modify my insurance ending in May would cost 75quid the same to cancel. My insurance last yr was £62

And it stops me getting it mucky in all the carp on the roads My current 800 Tiger was blathered when I got back from the dealer in York

In all fairness the 900 looks like a very capable bike going on the reviews and i'm sure you will love it Keep looking at my KTM superduke wrapped up like a baby for the winter and can't wait for the spring

 

[Shox Dr]

In all fairness the 900 looks like a very capable bike going on the reviews and i'm sure you will love it Keep looking at my KTM superduke wrapped up like a baby for the winter and can't wait for the spring

For sure. I like the 800 but it struggles at low RPM, camping a week ago, I was having to ride faster than I wanted to to keep the rpm up otherwise it just stalled in the mud. The T plane crank produces more torque at low rpm on the 900, and hopefully the road test will confirm the better MPG as that's pants on the 800.

 

[Chillitt]

For sure. I like the 800 but it struggles at low RPM, camping a week ago, I was having to ride faster than I wanted to to keep the rpm up otherwise it just stalled in the mud. The T plane crank produces more torque at low rpm on the 900, and hopefully the road test will confirm the better MPG as that's pants on the 800.

A mates 800 lives here and its great fun on the road. Not tried it off road as Im too old and wobbly for the beating I would get...

 

[roofman]

For sure. I like the 800 but it struggles at low RPM, camping a week ago, I was having to ride faster than I wanted to to keep the rpm up otherwise it just stalled in the mud. The T plane crank produces more torque at low rpm on the 900, and hopefully the road test will confirm the better MPG as that's pants on the 800.

T plane cranks are the best of both worlds...I rode the 800 before i settled on the 1200 explorer. The 800 just felt a bit revvy and flat,plus i did not like the chain drive. Gave my explorer a few mods, rear wheel from the big 2017 triumph trophy (6" rim) that took some machining on the wheel face to get it to fit but i was able to mount a 180 section tyre from the OEM 150...front wheel from a sprint (17") from the OEM 19"..transformed the way the bike handled. and a fruity exhaust which i thought was the cherry.

 

[Moose McAlpine]

I might have to get one, I really cant sharpen drills very well

I never got good results using a grinder, but do them now with a small belt sander. Much easier with good results. I'm sure what i'm doing is far from perfect but it works.

 

[Shox Dr]

T plane cranks are the best of both worlds...I rode the 800 before i settled on the 1200 explorer. The 800 just felt a bit revvy and flat,plus i did not like the chain drive. Gave my explorer a few mods, rear wheel from the big 2017 triumph trophy (6" rim) that took some machining on the wheel face to get it to fit but i was able to mount a 180 section tyre from the OEM 150...front wheel from a sprint (17") from the OEM 19"..transformed the way the bike handled. and a fruity exhaust which i thought was the cherry.

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I like the 1200 motors, just to much weight

 

[roofman]

I like the 1200 motors, just to much weight

yes very top heavy,that's why she had to go.

 

[daleyd]

yes very top heavy,that's why she had to go.

Some phrases could be about women or bikes - but that could only ever be about a bike

 

[roblane65]

a power probe basic

I've done my share of rigging up test leads , but this was a seller offer on fleabay and I'd been tempted for a while so why not .

 

[Anguz]

got a link ?

 

[lotus_esprit_s1]

Snap On warrantied my old pair, new pair too nice to use!

 

[Rannsachair]

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Snap On warrantied my old pair, new pair too nice to use!

nice shaped handle to put a scaffolding pole over

 

[bricol]

nice shaped handle to put a scaffolding pole over

Been doing that to a Halfords 1/2" drive version, as well as hammering it, since I was given it from a work tool box when work closed down over 20 yrs ago. Bit of slop in the pivot these days, but it's been impressive!

 

[Kram]

Someone mentioned that lidl had middle isle items at 50% off for a few days, but had removed everything for xmas tat. One shop I know often has more items but shuts much earlier, but yesterday I was going past early.

20v circular saw for £22, 12v multitool for £10, feeler guages and an ice scraper were purchased.

 

[Woody.v8]

Some carvers, can't have too many clamps.

 

[roblane65]

got a link ?

For some silly reason I can't copy and paste the link the item no is 394498519959 had it in my watch and got a seller offer of less than £30 .

 

[qwakers]

Power Probe Basic Circuit Tester PPBASIC | eBay

Power Probe Basic is your best value for testing automotive electrical problems. You can do this by probing it and observing the RED or GREEN LED. It is short circuit protected. Continuity of switches, relays, diodes, fuses and wires are easily tested by connecting them between the auxiliary...

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[indy4x]

Need to do some internal threading