Getting ready for winter

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Getting ready for winter

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Over the last week I have
Checked the valves, inlet too tight so adjust.
Installed heated grips.
Charge indicator LED.
Fork gaiters.
USB and power socket.
Alarm
LED light to illuminate ignition switch.
Rev meter.
Power supply for GPS.
Painted engine and forks black.
Oil change, transmission and engine.
Touched up the metalwork and wax oiled everything not visible.
Just got to assemble now, nothing broken yet. :D
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no sink? where's the kitchen sink? Why are you doing this now? Is it cold already over in UK town? I don't think I have ever seen one that dismantled. You might have to go on the whisperer list 8)
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"Why am I doing this now", well I have had all these bits for 2 years (except the alarm), I do like to plan a good job though my friends think I'm just a lazy C*&t.
Kitchen sink, still not found the right one. ;)
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Excellent! Obviously, when you are not lazy (according to your friends ;) ), you do things right.

I wouldn't mind seeing a side view pic of the forks when it is put back together.
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Sensible mods for over here.

Where did you get the gaiters from?
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you you wrote:Sensible mods for over here.

Where did you get the gaiters from?
Wemoto,
The following items from your order have been dispatched.
1 x Fork Gaiters Small Black 21.5cms Long 28-46mm ID - Ariete 07907
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DAB wrote:
you you wrote:Sensible mods for over here.

Where did you get the gaiters from?
Wemoto,
The following items from your order have been dispatched.
1 x Fork Gaiters Small Black 21.5cms Long 28-46mm ID - Ariete 07907

Perfect, thanks.
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Wow, serious stuff.

I am planning to riding my with scoot until there is snow on the streets so I am wondering what is your winter clothing?
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axeltow wrote:Wow, serious stuff.

I am planning to riding my with scoot until there is snow on the streets so I am wondering what is your winter clothing?
I have a leather Belstaff jacket or Frank Thomas textile suit. Got a thermoscud which I didn't fit last winter but will this year.
The hand guards make so much difference, I can ride in the rain without my gloves getting wet. They only get wet when I stop. :)
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DAB wrote:
axeltow wrote:Wow, serious stuff.

I am planning to riding my with scoot until there is snow on the streets so I am wondering what is your winter clothing?
I have a leather Belstaff jacket or Frank Thomas textile suit. Got a thermoscud which I didn't fit last winter but will this year.
The hand guards make so much difference, I can ride in the rain without my gloves getting wet. They only get wet when I stop. :)
Whats better? Muffs or hand guards?

I need to prep for winter. Any suggestions for tyres? Waa thinking of a city grip or maybe a proper winter tyre.
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Carl wrote:
DAB wrote:
axeltow wrote:Wow, serious stuff.

I am planning to riding my with scoot until there is snow on the streets so I am wondering what is your winter clothing?
I have a leather Belstaff jacket or Frank Thomas textile suit. Got a thermoscud which I didn't fit last winter but will this year.
The hand guards make so much difference, I can ride in the rain without my gloves getting wet. They only get wet when I stop. :)
Whats better? Muffs or hand guards?

I need to prep for winter. Any suggestions for tyres? Waa thinking of a city grip or maybe a proper winter tyre.
Guards every time, mine are Barkbusters, expensive but very good. Still on original tyres.
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Have you topped up your indicator fluid? charged the flux capacitor, and infused the ignition relays with cabbage?
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DrewJW wrote:Have you topped up your indicator fluid? charged the flux capacitor, and infused the ignition relays with cabbage?
Yes and only ever use red cabbage. :)
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DAB wrote:
DrewJW wrote:Have you topped up your indicator fluid? charged the flux capacitor, and infused the ignition relays with cabbage?
Yes and only ever use red cabbage. :)
no no no, it's regular cabbage, it's the onion that's red o_O
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Finished, Gaiters fit perfectly.
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No damage to any panels, used lithium white grease on all tabs. Easy.
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