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Newbie
Sept 14, 2009 22:39:03 GMT 1
Post by thenaztraveller on Sept 14, 2009 22:39:03 GMT 1
Hi, new to the forum, in fact all forums just got my NTV last week and hoping to get some tips advice and who knows what else if I can figure how to use the....
By the way my first bike was a Kawasaki KC100 (1982) with chain guard and almost no chain maintainance required. This spoilt me and I have hated open chains since - hence move to NTV. So far so good. Though it looks like he saw me coming and I'm forking out for new seals this week.
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Newbie
Sept 14, 2009 23:10:23 GMT 1
Post by McF on Sept 14, 2009 23:10:23 GMT 1
Hello again thenaztraveller, or can I abbreviate that to "TNT"? I've have not been a fan of chain drives for a long time. Ten years (or thereabouts) with a CX500 convinced me of that, but it didn't stop me from a flirtation (and oh how wonderful was that?) with a CBR600 and a Yamaha DT350 amongst others. My current stable is as shown below: 2 Beemers, a Pan and my aNTy - all shafties. I wouldn't rule out a chain drive ever again, but The General (who must be obeyed ;D) would have something (or lots of things) to say if I bought another bike. This is the place to be for your questions, queries and anecdotes. Got a question - just ask - one of us will answer very quickly, lots of us are bound to join in and who knows - throw in some random jokes etc too. We're a simple enough bunch with absolutely no rules - except post often and respect everyone. Don't be shy - tell us about your aNTy. Sounds like you're feeling a little bruised on the deal you got. Assume the seals you refer to are fork seals? If so, we often hear about people fitting pattern seals and then reporting leaks after a short time. If your stanchions are in reasonable repair, spend an extra few £ and buy genuine ones. If your stanchions are knackered - then circa £100 each leg will buy you new ones from www.wemoto.comIf your stanchions are pitted, but not too badly, we've heard that an effective repair can be effective with araldite. Degrease the pitted area (Methylated Spirits are best) Mix up some araldite, and apply to the pitting Allow to go hard then sand back the surface of the araldite to be flush with the stanchion. Use very fine wet and dry (wet), then polish with a very fine oilstone. No-one has posted in to confirm they have doen this with results. So if you do follow this, please let us know how it goes.
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Newbie
Sept 15, 2009 1:14:33 GMT 1
Post by Jaz66 on Sept 15, 2009 1:14:33 GMT 1
Hi TNT welcome to the forum.. McF is right the only rules are post often and be nice. ;D and don't forget to check out our newbie pageLots of ideas for how to get the best out of the forum. welcome and enjoy
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Newbie
Sept 15, 2009 13:03:44 GMT 1
Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Sept 15, 2009 13:03:44 GMT 1
And welcome from me.
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Newbie
Sept 15, 2009 13:15:17 GMT 1
Post by Buzzin (^_^) on Sept 15, 2009 13:15:17 GMT 1
Welcome to the madness I hope you enjoy your stay, feel free to come back any time
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