Attached some new mirrors - pix soon. Hated the antennae.

 

I understand that a lot more people are killed in car wrecks then on motorcycles but I wonder what the percentages are relative to the two. Found this on the web. http://www.dolmanlaw.com/motorcycle-accidents-vs-car-accidents/

 

Stripped off all the Shiney Bits to take to the Powdercoaters, all going Satin Black

Then found 4 Dome Head Bolts that were perfect fit for the Passenger Peg Block offs, that are going to the Powdercoaters aswell.

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black will look nice

 

Yeah black will suit the rest of the bike

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Similar pile to mine, when i had the first bits done (along with my wheels) lol:



How are you going to tighten those bolts once they've been powdercoated (I presume you're only coating the heads)?

Quick tip - make sure the coaters mask the threads for the hero blobs in the footrests. They're a very odd thread pitch, and normal metric thread taps won't fit them.

Quick tip number 2 - with the gear and brake levers make sure they mask the bore of the pivot bush, but let them coat the sides of the pivots. Then by carefully sanding the powdercoat on the sides just right (against a flat surface like a sheet of glass) you can use the extra thickness to remove the side play in the OE setup to an absolute minimum.

If i was doing mine again I would've got the sidestand bracket done with the anodising, rather than the powdercoating. I think I'll whip it off and have it done next time I have something anodised. I treated my sidestand bracket to a pair of these, to replace the truly awful OE scaffolding bolts:

http://www.pro-bolt.com/stainless-steel/stainless-steel-bolts-flanged-hex.html?thread_washer_dia=188

Expensive, but worth it. God is in the details...



Don't bother powdercoating the ugly OE cast shifter arm though - nip down to your local dealer and give 'em a few quid for one of these CNC machined and anodised beauties - your bike will love you for it, lol:



Of course the most important thing is to have your powdercoat inspected by a qualified quality control assessor:

 

Yeah the heads of bolts getting done, not the threads, I've taped up the threads,,
Cheers for the other tips, will let the Powdercoaters know.
Cheers

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Yeah the heads of bolts getting done, not the threads, I've taped up the threads,,

If you've used masking tape the blasting will just rip it off. How are you going to tighten the bolts after they're coated? The thickness of the coating will stop the allen key fitting in the head.

 

I did my heel guards wrinkle black. I might do more.

 

Just got my ex Shiney Parts back from the Powdercoaters, in Satin Black, Wow another awesome job guys.

The guys I use have been in business for nearly 50 years, I remember them Powdercoating stuff for my dad, these guys have been doing my many odd jobs for 10 years, Truck, Car, Bike, Gokart Parts.
They haven't used Sandblasting for 20 years, they use a few different ways of stripping stuff back to bare metal,,the Noninvasive way, Sandbasting is a Primitive way of Stripping.

They do Beadblasting, Sodablasting, Crushed Shellblasting, Caustic Acid,
They also do a couple of ways of Powdercoating,
Electric Charge so powder sticks to metal then put in oven,
Heating Metal up in oven then dip in powder or spray powder onto hot metal,
All the parts came back with all masking tape still on Undamaged aswel as all Threads & Coatings Undamaged,

Also all my near new Undamaged Allen Keys fit perfectly into the holes

I had no problems with putting back together as they had put grease on threads & holes where the bolts go through the gear/brake controls bolt to rearsets so the powder wouldn't stick to threads

Finished Rearset & Tightened to tourqe specs, without chips or damage to bolts, Allen key holes, or cracks in coatings, or any parts, I am 100% happy with the work & I will keep giving them stuff to powdercoat for another 10 or more years.

Headlights will be assembled over Xmas Holiday, just a quick peek,

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Just got my ex Shiney Parts back from the Powdercoaters, in Satin Black, Wow another awesome job guys...

looks awesome! glad to see another internet thread with the usual inaccurate and condescending "expert" advice proven wrong. :thumbup:

 

looks great

 

Went for a nice ride on the Striple around town yesterday. Went down on the Bonny the day before so until I get replacement parts in I had to get back on a bike. I was a lot more cautious. That being said it was a blast. I seem to feel a lot more comfortable on the Striple as far as being in control. I don't know if it's the lighter weight and steering geometry or what. I love this bike.

 

And it does not make them slick? I mean I use aftermarket but just never understood the point of painting them


And I love your bike.

 

And it does not make them slick?

No. Why would it?

I mean I use aftermarket but just never understood the point of painting them

Because the OE matt silver finish looks cheap, nasty and very ugly. I was going to buy some Gilles rearsets in black, but decided not to after I saw how good the powdercoated OE assemblies looked (even the trade cost price I could have got them for was rather more expensive than £20 for powdercoating, lol.)

And I love your bike.

Why thankyou, very nice of you to say so. I rather like her too.

 

Took off a worn Pilot Road II and put back on a used Pilot Road III that still has some life in it to get me through the next 4 months. Then new skins will go on for the Ozark Rat Raid.

Found a nearby shop that will do tires for just $15 (Cycle gear has been charging me $35) Shop was full of turbocharged Busa's. There was also a D675 there for a R/R issue. The former Triumph dealer told him they no longer do Triumph work?

 

18 degrees - I went for a short ride to the bank (1/2 mile each way). It really didn't feel as cold as that. It felt more like 20 or 21 degrees:laugh:

Needed money for someone stopping by - son has my truck since his is in the shop, wife is at work, so it was kind of a matter of necessity.

 

Uncovered her this morning, wished her a Merry Xmas, & Wispered I have Protection,
So I carefuly stripped her down abit,

So I could install
Scorpio 900 with ignition disable,
GB Protection kit
( Thanks TJ@RD)
Ordered Merge Collector & Merge bullet
( Thanks Rich @ Coneeng.com)

Wishing a Merry Xmas to All Riders, Family & Loved ones have a Great Xmas, Ride Safe,
Keep Shiny Side Up & Rubber Side Down.

MERRY XMAS TO ALL

Cheers Dino7

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Got little man his helmet. Took him for a ride and his first word was "awesome".

Late xmas present to me. Cant wait

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Got little man his helmet. Took him for a ride and his first word was "awesome".

:thumbup:

nlp

 

Went for a ride and killed some bugs on the face shield. Temps in the 50's.

 

This needs to be passed along!!

About 2 weeks ago, I read a post from bira on how he added a gel piece to his STIII seat. I was very impressed with his organization and technique. I sent off a PM the next day and asked if he would consider doing the same mod to mine. He agreed and the rest is history. I took the bike out yesterday on a 200 mile day ride and damn what a difference from stock. No pain --no burn.

Another point-- during the mod bira(Bjorn Andersson) would send me pictures of his progress--step by step! Excellent follow through. His customer service should be a model for many businesses that I try and deal with.

If you are considering having your seat redone or spending mega-bucks for a name brand give a thought to this member. I could not be happier:cool2:

 

I got a barely used Triumph gel seat for £70. Stick it in a Triumph box and nobody would've been able to tell it wasn't a new one.

 

I also bought my boy a new helmet for Christmas and then took him for a ride. His helmet matches one of mine and he was totally surprised. Christmas night when his momma went to tell him goodnight, he was sitting on his bed, with his new helmet, on his head. He later told me it was his favorite gift of the day. Hard to beat out video games, new sneakers, etc... but somehow I was able.

My boy's been riding with me since he was 5, with basic "dirtbike" gear. Since then, I usually try to pick up gear through the winter time, both online and at local shops.

In this pic, he had just turned 7.

I was 8 the first time I rode on the back of a motorcycle. My brother took me out on Interstate 20(helmet, t-shirt & shorts), in Florida, on his 650 Silverwing. Scared the piss out of me and I've been hooked ever since. Sure glad my brother didn't get permission from anyone other than my parents.

nlp

 

Coupla pics from the last few weeks

 

you're gonna kill somebody squid!

i seem to remember surviving for many years without always wearing the proper gear.....i know, i know. it's risky.

i think i cheated death before once.. :biggrinjester: be careful. and love.

 

i seem to remember surviving for many years without always wearing the proper gear.....i know, i know. it's risky.

i think i cheated death before once.. :biggrinjester: be careful. and love.

You're old enough to make your own decision - kids aren't. Gear them properly, or don't take them on your bike at all.

 

Very mature. I assume that's you in your avatar pic... Tosser.

 

lets get back on track

 

Dropped mine off yesterday at the dealer for an oil leak. And the chain guide literally crumbled and there is nothing left at 4100 miles

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Dropped mine off yesterday at the dealer for an oil leak.

How much do they charge to fit an oil leak? :rofl2:

 

My bike has also developed an oil leak at 2000km. I got out my 8mm socket and extension and tightened up a couple of loose bolts on the oil sump. I prefer my bikes to not be self oil changing.

I also managed to use my Hulk ability to snap the threaded bolt/ rod on my Triumph Fork Protectors when I was tightening them up by hand. I contacted Triumph Australia and they won't cover it under warranty.
A length of High Tensile threaded rod did the trick.

 

I also managed to use my Hulk ability to snap the threaded bolt/ rod on my Triumph Fork Protectors when I was tightening them up by hand. I contacted Triumph Australia and they won't cover it under warranty.

Why on earth would they - you said yourself it was user error.