What did you do to your twin today?

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coldnight

Discussion Starter · Jun 17, 2009 (Edited)

The Classic triple forum has a thread for daily modifications and shop work. Lets get that going for twins as well.

Today I lowered my T100's rear brake lever. I took the pin out, the master cylinder off and adjusted the bucket and locknut. Now I won't be beside my brake pedal on that bike, I can be above it, ready to use it just a tiny bit quicker.

I also painted the worst-off gas cap I had, black. So I can ride on sunny days without being blinded by my own bike. - my sun visor is in the helmet, and comes down from the top so I get nice glare off the clocks and tank...

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jerrybondy

· #16,268 · Nov 10, 2019

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I put my wheels back on with new tyres two days back and as it was a lovely day I went for a local ride

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jerrybondy

· #16,270 · Nov 11, 2019

KC1961 said:
Do you not dazzle all the UFOs with that headlight?

yes, part of my cunning plan, I also have tinfoil covering my helmet.....

I only noticed when I got home and looked at the pics, obviously it vibrated lose....you can't beat a big twin

jerrybondy

· #16,322 · Feb 9, 2020

had to wash my bonnie after yesterdays ride out

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jerrybondy

· #16,324 · Feb 9, 2020

There was a gap in the weather, though it started hammering down halfway thru hosing the soap off...

jerrybondy

· #16,326 · Feb 9, 2020

Daddy Cool said:
That's a lot of suds , what do you use ?

Mix of washing up liquid and triple wax Wash & Wax

jerrybondy

· #16,516 · Apr 2, 2020

I fitted this screen the other day, after repainting it from red to silver and adding the decal. I had fitted it previously and test rode it to make sure it made a difference before painting it to match the bike

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jerrybondy

· #16,567 · Apr 15, 2020

in the last few weeks I have fitted the screen, a bash plate, hagon shocks and yesterday the gaitors

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jerrybondy

· #17,712 · Sep 9, 2021

yesterday, refitted the back wheel and all that goes with that after having a new tyre and tube fitted, after a puncture last weekend. Gotta love new tyre I also fitted a Meriden style seat to the bike which looks good imo but is also much more comfortable than either of the seats I have had on it.

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jerrybondy

· #17,811 · Feb 26, 2022

fitted some new "silencers" today, but they really don't silence it much! And that is with the baffle in ffs. Looks great but not really quiet enough for regular use

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jerrybondy

· #17,888 · 11 mo ago

out for a ride in the sun, then changed the screen but yet to take it out nor photo'd it

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jerrybondy

· #17,892 · 11 mo ago

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still messing about with different screens, tried two types in recent days that I had to hand

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jerrybondy

· #17,901 · 10 mo ago

settled on this screen for now, but a longer test is needed

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jerrybondy

· #17,909 · 10 mo ago

oil & filter change and added a nearly new set of tors to replace the set I had before that had a hole rust through one of them, had stockers on for a few months but not any more

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jerrybondy

· #17,963 · 7 mo ago (Edited)

doing work on my 200y bonnie in advance of the MOT, put the front brake calliper back on after maintenance work, and put the Motone Calliper relocation bracket on the back ready for the second hand replacement calliper to arrive from Germany.

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jerrybondy

· #17,965 · 7 mo ago

finished fitting the rear brake location bracket by Motone, looks great imo

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jerrybondy

· #17,967 · 7 mo ago

leftarmlogan said:
It’s time to clean that rear wheel, Jerry.

Thanks I hadn't noticed...

It is covered in grease to protect it from rusting

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jerrybondy

· #17,969 · 7 mo ago

Velocette said:
Having recently scrapped a rear caliper due to salt eating enough of it away for the dust seal to start protruding I can only think that is a good idea. Much easier to inspect the pad thickness too.

same for me, the rear calliper had one pad pin that I could not shift, so I bought another and this bracket. I also bought spare callipers for both wheels.

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jerrybondy

· #17,971 · 7 mo ago

Velocette said:
I found rear calipers quite thin on the ground, most advertised were overseas and the one I bought looked rough and needed a full overhaul. I won't be commuting anymore so it shouldn't be an issue now hopefully.

Indeed, most I found were in the USA with mental postage and fees, but I found a minter in Germany which was sensible in price and postage etc but I have found a 2nd example in Britain for a good price, yet to arrive. I got a spare front in good condition for £25 all in.

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jerrybondy

· #17,973 · 7 mo ago

denoose said:
Jerry, were you able to reuse the original brake line?

Yes, I did, I turned it around on the master cylinder behind the side panel, fed it through the frame between back wheel and mudguard and then held in place using the original swingarm clip and adding a wire clip from the air filter box. There seems to be plenty of clearance and all seems fine. Got the mot in 1.5 hours.

That said, I might look into getting a longer brake pipe one day, though it might never happen

jerrybondy

· #17,979 · 7 mo ago

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denoose said:
Jerry, were you able to reuse the original brake line?

yes mate and here is the route

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