Author Topic: A dirty weekend farkling & draining fluids (Read 8735 times)

Cerebral Knievel · « **on:** August 19, 2013, 11:57:48 PM »

My list of to-do items have been growing for some time , culminating in a dirty weekend hastily arranged after the last parts were delivered/picked up late last week.
I had been hesitant to take all the plastic off for the 1st time to do just a few things so decided to do everything in 1 hit.
I started saturday morning by removing the fairings then draining,flushing & replacing the radiator coolant,
hoses and installing a protective Grille.

Next job was to remove the HID lights,install original bulbs & replace the dead marker bulbs with PIAA leds.

I finished off with mounting a Stebel horn & police brackets with PIAA Led driving lights.
Sunday i replaced the fuel filter ($96) & gasket. The old filter was particularly dirty....

Monday it was time to wire up the horn & driving lights,wash & put the plastic back on then clean up the mess !
It probably took alot longer than it should have,but i did allow time for the " oh

" factor.
I would encourage any of our members that are hesitant to work on their own bike to give it a go.
I found it a very rewarding experience , a great learning curve and even managed to broadcast a few long forgotten obscure
swear words into the bargain

Sabie · « **Reply #1 on:** August 20, 2013, 12:13:28 AM »

I didn't know Woolies Check Out Chicks could do that.........

Cerebral Knievel · « **Reply #2 on:** August 20, 2013, 12:24:05 AM »

Quote from: Sabie on August 20, 2013, 12:13:28 AM

I didn't know Woolies Check Out Chicks could do that.........

Don't sell yourself short sabie, of course you can do it - reach for the stars !
Just substitute the roll of checkout till receipt paper for a crescent wrench

Sabie · « **Reply #3 on:** August 20, 2013, 01:46:54 AM »

On another note, I've been knocked back by Bunnings 3 times this week. I applied for 1. Special Order Clerk 2. Team Supervisor and 3. Team Member. I got to the first interview for the team member but got an email " thanks but no thanks". And an email earlier in the week for the first 2.

Shit, I can't even score a job at Bunnings.....

. How useless can a Man get...

tj189 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 20, 2013, 05:27:10 AM »

Good job well done. Just as well you took the fairings of or you would not have discovered that bottle hiding in there

Abe · « **Reply #5 on:** August 20, 2013, 07:37:45 AM »

Great work there D4 member.

Luckily you had "Bud" there to assist with the finer details of the installs.

Any finished photo with your lights fitted.

Cheers
Dave

Cerebral Knievel · « **Reply #6 on:** August 20, 2013, 08:01:11 AM »

Hi Abe - I will get some pics tonight of the new lights when I adjust them .
Sabie - not getting a job at Bunnings is the best thing that could happen to you.
I hear Masters is a much nicer place to work

Shiney · « **Reply #7 on:** August 20, 2013, 08:40:15 AM »

Great work mate

Where did you get the parts from?

Cheers
Dave

Sabie · « **Reply #8 on:** August 20, 2013, 08:57:53 AM »

No Masters in Townsville, 3rd Bunnings being built tho.....

Cerebral Knievel · « **Reply #9 on:** August 20, 2013, 08:59:39 AM »

Hi Shiney , the parts were sourced from Blue City honda in Mt Gambier,Team moto slacks creek & pro honda
at rocklea. Radiator protector via the Uk & Piaa lights & bulbs from the US. Stebel sourced from Geebung.
Prices were typically astronomical for most of the parts from dealerships.
Farkles were reasonably priced & your Stebel horn install "how to" came in very handy indeed

Biggles · « **Reply #10 on:** August 20, 2013, 09:23:35 AM »

You did well getting all those farkles on in three days, obviously including a fair bit of standing back and sucking the sauce.
Radiator guard looks good.
Intestines spread out on old jeans looks scarey.

Cerebral Knievel · « **Reply #11 on:** August 20, 2013, 10:26:08 AM »

A few Brew-ha-ha's were had while contemplating the complexities on saturday, although wisely not a drop until after the fuel pump was done on sunday

Sicman · « **Reply #12 on:** August 20, 2013, 11:46:04 AM »

Nice work Davette

nealeray · « **Reply #13 on:** August 20, 2013, 03:59:30 PM »

Suitably impressed is me.

Sabie · « **Reply #14 on:** August 20, 2013, 04:18:12 PM »

Awww ... Now I won't know if the Winebago Driver is coming up from behind..... Was easy to pick old blue eye...

Bikebear · « **Reply #15 on:** August 20, 2013, 04:49:31 PM »

Quote from: Sabie on August 20, 2013, 01:46:54 AM

On another note, I've been knocked back by Bunnings 3 times this week. I applied for 1. Special Order Clerk 2. Team Supervisor and 3. Team Member. I got to the first interview for the team member but got an email " thanks but no thanks". And an email earlier in the week for the first 2.

Shit, I can't even score a job at Bunnings..... . How useless can a Man get...

Can't believe they'd knock back someone with your experience. They probably employed some spotty, wet behind the ears twerp they can pay junior rates to do the job. Keep trying mate, you'll get something soon. Pity you weren't a comms tech, I'm looking for a new offsider for a year. I have to sort through the applicants tomorrow and short list them.

Sabie · « **Reply #16 on:** August 20, 2013, 04:58:14 PM »

Thanks BB, I know how to use them ... Just not how to fix them...

Skip · « **Reply #17 on:** August 20, 2013, 08:51:35 PM »

You're waaaaay over qualified Sabie. And too conscientious.

Sabie · « **Reply #18 on:** August 20, 2013, 09:57:23 PM »

My 2 best hopes at the moment a job in Singleton NSW aa a Trainer and one in Brisbane as a Fire Specalist.... Fingers crossed. I've heard on the grapevine there may be a few fire jobs coming up in WA as well.

gaz · « **Reply #19 on:** August 21, 2013, 12:40:20 AM »

Shiney · « **Reply #20 on:** August 21, 2013, 11:11:24 PM »

Quote from: Sabie on August 20, 2013, 09:57:23 PM

My 2 best hopes at the moment a job in Singleton NSW aa a Trainer and one in Brisbane as a Fire Specalist.... Fingers crossed. I've heard on the grapevine there may be a few fire jobs coming up in WA as well.

Good luck mate

Sabie · « **Reply #21 on:** August 21, 2013, 11:16:59 PM »

Thanks Shiney

Abe · « **Reply #22 on:** August 22, 2013, 08:01:41 AM »

Back on topic now.

"The Silver Fox" have you tested the new lights out yet, at night??

Cerebral Knievel · « **Reply #23 on:** August 22, 2013, 09:25:17 AM »

Only in the driveway. Need to find somewhere flat & open to get them sorted properly

Abe · « **Reply #24 on:** August 22, 2013, 09:32:48 AM »

got to be very happy with that

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