Saul

I get what you are saying but I where’s the fun in that.

Made some progress today. Got the silencers back on and fitted a new rear brake switch. Got a fair bit of cleaning done and started stripping the from fairing. I have a new screen to fit, plus I want to paint the mirrors and replace the Kawasaki mirror that is fitted with a Triumph one. Also fitted LED bulbs to the Headlights, I have ordered some LED side light bulbs as I didn’t have the right ones.

Has anyone one had much experience of black oxidising steel hardware, bolts and the like. I have hot quenched a few bolts to blacken them and I like the results but I am interested in doing it chemically as well and have bought a kit to do the same. I am blackening any thing that is rusty on my Sprint going with the Darth Vader theme. Just wondering if anyone else has tried this and have any info to share.

Strong argument Bob. I miss the silly fucker though

@Pedro gets my vote with his great ride reports and does a good job as a Moderator. Also his patience in running BOTM.

Yep, you are one Hellofva Guy

Well there's a thing, how interesting

Probably Six but it could be You

As far as I know Thunderbolt ports are like USB C plus and have faster data transfer rates but I am no expert, google will be your friend on that. Search Youtube and Google for your specific problems on the Garmin connectivity you can't be the first one with this problem there will be an answer. I have an older Garmin but haven't used it for awhile and TBH don't know much about it, it does get updates over WiFi though.

Pretty new clocks came today

Space has been my problem really, The shed I am using now was almost derelict in the garden, my garden is pretty big. I reroofed it and did a few bits but it still does need work to make it properly secure, I will do it. I also have a knackered old summer house in the garden but it is rotten, I would like to knock that down and build a specific workshop but the cost of materials is mental now. I reckon to build the workshop I want would be around £2K which irks me really. I suppose I should stop whining and just do it, I know I would love the work. Problem is I support a household of 6 adults including me and I don't have the spare cash, not moaning about that either but that is just the way it is. Post heart attack I only work part time as well. I am with you though Clive it's the fettling and learning new stuff that I enjoy. I like fixing stuff and making it good. Suppose it reminds me of growing up when that was the only option as I couldn't buy new or pay techs to do it for me. Dry now waiting for money for some feather edge or shiplap.

I don't know if I can answer that really as used bike prices have fallen through the floor in the UK. I bought the bike in May ish 2024 when pretty examples were fetching £2000 + more for FSH and low miles. I paid £1100 for mine as it had a few scratches and looked tired. I don't know how much I have spent sorting it the way I like it but I would imagine I am still well short of what a good one with checkable history was worth. Dunno now. But for me that's not really the point I have enjoyed doing most of it and the bike runs as sweet as a nut for an 18 year old and is presentable now. Also I know it's good and I would trust it to go anywhere. I couldn't bear the thought of selling it now, I explored doing that when I bought the Triumph but just don't want to get rid of it. The CBF is the easy to ride go to bike when ever I have a errand to run, plus I commute on it as much as I can. The Hornet tends to be for sunny days and rides with the Lads. Be interesting to see how I feel when I have got the Sprint to a similar position. as the CBF.

Just gotta wait for it to dry properly now and can put the bike back together. I have really missed it being out of action in bits. Not gonna win any prizes but is much tidier than it was. I used the same paint I did to do my mirrors backalong so should all blend in once cured.

Dip beam stopped working after the bike was out in the rain for 3 days. On inspection I found the clutch side switchgear was full of water I suspect was because the bike was on the side stand. I check the fuse and the power was going into and out of the headlight relay so thought the switch was ruined. So I got a replacement from EBay. Guess what it wasn’t that . It was corrosion between the headlight loom and the bikes loom. So put new connections in the headlight loom and all is good now. Pain the the arse but fixed now. Anyway now it’s all apart I thought it was time to deal with the faded black plastic face of the bike and dial surrounds. I tried the blow lamp trick but wasn’t happy with the results so got the Matt satin black out. Waiting for it to dry now.

Congratulations Pedro

Matt cracks me up, really has got a burr up his arse about Dellboy, who does come across as a charlatan to be fair.

FS1E’s have genuinely been making that sort of cash for awhile now. A mate of mine in choir sold his about 4 years ago for £5000 and he had a que of people at that price. Today £6000 is not far off, I know bike prices have tumbled recently but FS1E’s are like early Ford Escorts they fetch a massive nostalgic price premium. Not something that I would consider but that’s irrelevant to what some will pay.

On reflection, you sir are a miserable cunt

Going with my you can’t park there theme.

Matt makes me laugh but have the feeling he should cut back on the Red Bull. He doesn't like Delboy much that's for sure.

Cheers Mate getting there slowly Skip. Waiting for a few bits to come is frustrating but it's not like it's excellent riding weather. Should get my shit together and get the seat off to be done while it's in bits.

There are two cars and 6 bikes in our household, I pay for my car and my 3 bikes. Insurance is about £600 tax is around £650. I don't drink or smoke so I don't mind the cost really, no loan payments or anything so I don't think it is an expensive hobby. Won't mention bike parts and stuff though

This must be the only non rattling one in the UK. I remember them as a kid and they all rattled like they wouldn't make the end of the week.

I think the donor was beyond economical repair, or so they said. Not that this build has anything to do with economics, looks like a throw money at it type of thing.

This one will have a Subaru Imprezza chassis and drivetrain