apologies but again no work completed.
went for a ride today and had other duties.
still chasing a cheap battery beofre I can proceed (yes - total tightarse but have a limited budget so need to cut corners when I can)
hopefully more positive news next week.
MotoGP last testing times below: Stoner absolutely flying, be interesting to know the fuel loads on these laps but very impressive times at the last test of the year before the season gets underway next month.
Casey Stoner Ducati GP10 1.55.353
Valentino Rossi Yamaha YZR-M1 1.55.860
Andrea Dovizioso Honda RC212V 1.55.879
Nicky Hayden Ducati GP10 1.56.115
Loris Capirossi Suzuki GSV-R 1.56.195
Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha YZR-M1 1.56.504
Randy de Puniet Honda RC212V 1.56.504
Colin Edwards Yamaha YZR-M1 1.56.722
Mika Kallio Ducati GP10 1.56.767
Ben Spies Yamaha YZR-M1 1.56.779
Aleix Espargaro Ducati GP10 1.56.897
Alvaro Bautista Suzuki GSV-R 1.56.898
Dani Pedrosa Honda RC212V 1.56.935
Marco Melandri Honda RC212V 1.57.222
Hector Barbera Ducati GP10 1.57.223
Hiroshi Aoyama Honda RC212V 1.57.251
Marco Simoncelli Honda RC212V 1.57.379
Sunday, 21 March 2010
Sunday, 14 March 2010
March 14th 2010 Update
no work again....missus off to Paris with the ladettes so home alone with the kids.
have bid on a used battery on ebay so hopefully I can pick that up next weekend and get back on track.
Mighty Reds win again in Super 14 so it would seem that black is white and white is black...universe completely flipped upside down from normal s.o.p. Have complete faith that a downward spiral to the cellar will begin soon.
have bid on a used battery on ebay so hopefully I can pick that up next weekend and get back on track.
Mighty Reds win again in Super 14 so it would seem that black is white and white is black...universe completely flipped upside down from normal s.o.p. Have complete faith that a downward spiral to the cellar will begin soon.
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
March 8th Post
again - no progress.
am looking at a battery on ebay as I can't be arsed paying full price for a new one.
plus the sun actually shined and was a balmy 6 degrees so took the other beast out for a ride. First ride in 4 months.... someone remind me why I live here again ;)
am looking at a battery on ebay as I can't be arsed paying full price for a new one.
plus the sun actually shined and was a balmy 6 degrees so took the other beast out for a ride. First ride in 4 months.... someone remind me why I live here again ;)
Monday, 1 March 2010
Feb 28th 2010 Progress
nada
zilch
didn't even look at it...
Friends visit so no bike work this weekend plus it was a little on the cold side so I wimped out.
zilch
didn't even look at it...
Friends visit so no bike work this weekend plus it was a little on the cold side so I wimped out.
Sunday, 21 February 2010
Sunday 21st Feb 2010 - Zilch progress
Went to bike shop to see if battery could be saved and recharged but no joy.
Will now have to source a battery before attempting anything else on the bike.
On a happier note the mighty Reds won so several redneck friends will be happy and to further add substance to those thoughts of joy the Tah's (and Brumbies) lost.
Will now have to source a battery before attempting anything else on the bike.
On a happier note the mighty Reds won so several redneck friends will be happy and to further add substance to those thoughts of joy the Tah's (and Brumbies) lost.
Sunday, 14 February 2010
Feb 14th 2010 Update (plus the Mighty Reds)
it seems I owe Mr Kawasaki Deisgner an apology from last weeks rant and should have vented my frustration at Mr Manual designer....
there is a method to remove the battery without all of the pain and suffering of fender/airbox/seat removal but the stupid manual didn't have that listed. Anyway, some progress and a fairly sharpish step back to report. Battery has finally been liberated from it's cave and shall be taken to shop for re-charging if possile. Front fender is also off but I have managed to snap a bolt head of from a bolt (honestly - it just snapped dispite my gentle caress and about 30 sprays of lubricant) from the brake line bracket on the right side of the front wheel. Have started to drill it out but suspect that this will take me a while as I can't be arsed doing it at present. Also drilled out the last remaining stupid bolt on the chain guard that had siezed so that piece of rubbish has been liberated from the frame. Not much else to report - still bloody cold and now have a 500W site light in the garage which is both warming (good) and retina destroying (bad - AHHHHHHHHHH my eyes, my eyes). Do Not Look At The Sun Indeed...
A little concerned as the throttle action seems 'challenged' at best when I test it as it doesn't return or flick back to a neutral position when turning it on & off. May be just a dud spring but I really don't want to mess with carbies and cables at this stage.
Photos of said bolt to follow but otherwise pretty boring progress.
The Mighty Reds nearly whooped the dodgy cheatin' Tahs this weekend but I understand the Couchman has lost his pocket money despite the result so all in all a proud result for the redneck state and frankly he has too much money anyway so dry those tears ya wee little girly man :)
there is a method to remove the battery without all of the pain and suffering of fender/airbox/seat removal but the stupid manual didn't have that listed. Anyway, some progress and a fairly sharpish step back to report. Battery has finally been liberated from it's cave and shall be taken to shop for re-charging if possile. Front fender is also off but I have managed to snap a bolt head of from a bolt (honestly - it just snapped dispite my gentle caress and about 30 sprays of lubricant) from the brake line bracket on the right side of the front wheel. Have started to drill it out but suspect that this will take me a while as I can't be arsed doing it at present. Also drilled out the last remaining stupid bolt on the chain guard that had siezed so that piece of rubbish has been liberated from the frame. Not much else to report - still bloody cold and now have a 500W site light in the garage which is both warming (good) and retina destroying (bad - AHHHHHHHHHH my eyes, my eyes). Do Not Look At The Sun Indeed...
A little concerned as the throttle action seems 'challenged' at best when I test it as it doesn't return or flick back to a neutral position when turning it on & off. May be just a dud spring but I really don't want to mess with carbies and cables at this stage.
Photos of said bolt to follow but otherwise pretty boring progress.
The Mighty Reds nearly whooped the dodgy cheatin' Tahs this weekend but I understand the Couchman has lost his pocket money despite the result so all in all a proud result for the redneck state and frankly he has too much money anyway so dry those tears ya wee little girly man :)
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)