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  1. bobtail84

    Twinpot Brake upgrade on 78 Skunk

    Just a quick up date.. After I completed the twinpot upgrade I was never 100% happy with the feel of the brake lever. So after a little bit of investigation I decided to use the master cylinder from a 96 Suzuki Bandit GSF 600 which cost me ?25.00 from eBay which is about the same in $ at...
  2. bobtail84

    Type of Oil 10w 40w UK

    I have been using Halfords own motorcycle oil with no problems at all and at ?25 for 5lt not to spendy either.
  3. bobtail84

    Suzuki GS1000e/s/gs1100/gsx1100 project...

    I have an engine builder/ tuner about 10 minutes from the house and I have already spoken to him about running the bike over to be tuned on his motorcycle dyno. There will be a video to accompany that. :cool: ;) ain't that the truth.
  4. bobtail84

    Bubble fairing

    Nice, that would do the job.
  5. bobtail84

    Suzuki GS1000e/s/gs1100/gsx1100 project...

    More shed time.. I removed the head so I could fit some APE valve springs and thought I would show you what I found.. The head has been ported and polished. I have a picture of the ports but you can't see too much. Once the valve springs were changed I replaced the head and fitted...
  6. bobtail84

    Bubble fairing

    Are there no "S" Wes Cooley fairings available in the States? I think they look much better than after market ones.
  7. bobtail84

    Metzlers Sportec Klassic Tires

    I've made my mind up and Metzelers it is. :victorious:
  8. bobtail84

    Metzlers Sportec Klassic Tires

    ;) I will get the Metzelers for Queen, country and science.. if the price is right. :joyous: I might even try pioneering, Is that like orienteering with out the compass? :rolleyes:
  9. bobtail84

    Metzlers Sportec Klassic Tires

    Any more updates on these Metzeler Sportec Klassic's? I have to replace my Bridgestone Battlax's which I have found the rear to wear and grip very well but I'm a bit disappointed with the wear of the front. We have a big bike show in the EXCEL center in the east end of old London town...
  10. bobtail84

    Suzuki GS1000e/s/gs1100/gsx1100 project...

    Update time.. I've been looking out for bits and bobs to upgrade the GS over the last year or so and now have most of the parts needed to start rebuilding the ole girl. I've got hold of a very nicely rebuilt engine with a 1085 Wiseco BB kit, head ported and polished but with standard cams...
  11. bobtail84

    Gasket Sealant: yes or no?

    When ever I fit new gaskets I use Wellseal. http://www.wellseal.co.uk/ It's easy to apply using a small artists paint brush and less messy than most other silicon type sealers. I should imagine that you can buy it in the USA if not its easy enough to find on eBay. HTH Jeff
  12. bobtail84

    Twinpot Brake upgrade on 78 Skunk

    Yep still using the stock M/C.
  13. bobtail84

    Twinpot Brake upgrade on 78 Skunk

    The brake upgrade is done. :cool: The improvement is huge and it's a very easy conversion. All I have to do now is sort out the sponginess in the lever and jobs a good un.
  14. bobtail84

    Twinpot Brake upgrade on 78 Skunk

    They are stainless pistons from these lovely chaps below. They are very helpful bunch and if I recall the pistons were ? 15 ish each. Powerhouse Automotive (UK) Ltd Unit 7, Carr Wood Industrial Estate (Phase 1) Carrwood Road, Sheepbridge Chesterfield S41 9QB UK +44(0)1246 260665...
  15. bobtail84

    Twinpot Brake upgrade on 78 Skunk

    Ah with you :topsy_turvy: it's true we do have a few strange ways on this side of the pond but that's what happens when you live on a small island, some say it makes us special.... :rolleyes: Anyway the rotors are drilled ready and I've dry assembled the calipers on to the bike just to see if...
  16. bobtail84

    Twinpot Brake upgrade on 78 Skunk

    Hey Bob, what do mean outlets? The bleed nipples are a standard item over hear are yours different so to speak. :tears_of_joy:
  17. bobtail84

    Twinpot Brake upgrade on 78 Skunk

    I have cleaned the buttons and de glazed 1 rotor so far and the results are quite impressive. I have also built up the calipers I'm going to de glaze and clean the buttons on the 2nd rotor and use my salty_monk spacer/template to drill the holes. Wife and family permitting I'm gonna...
  18. bobtail84

    Twinpot Brake upgrade on 78 Skunk

    I have finally found a good set of CBR rotors here in the UK that are worth having and my ZR750 calipers are now rebuilt with new seals, boots and pads. The salty_monk kit is on the shelf ready so just going to free all the buttons on the rotors and de-glaze the brake surface and away we go...
  19. bobtail84

    Question for the UK guys

    I've used Halfords motorcycle oil for years with out any issues plus I do have a Halfords trade card so the price is right.. :cool:
  20. bobtail84

    Could this have gone bad?

    Here's another for the collection.. spot the repair/ bodge. :rolleyes:
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