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Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 05-18-2013, 02:29 PM
Replies: 1,007
Views: 136,459
Posted By JimRidesThis
Talking Here's one I took earlier today. A line-up of...

Here's one I took earlier today. A line-up of Honda v-twins and a V4 (Crosstourer) in front of a Vulcan bomber.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3728/8750304885_758c57df7f_b.jpg


...and a more...
Forum: Thumpers 05-15-2013, 03:11 PM
Replies: 7,689
Views: 693,342
Posted By JimRidesThis
Not yet mate. Great to know it's on the way...

Not yet mate. Great to know it's on the way though. Let me know what I owe you.
Forum: Thumpers 05-15-2013, 01:27 PM
Replies: 7,689
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Posted By JimRidesThis
Doh! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Doh!


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Forum: Thumpers 05-15-2013, 01:26 PM
Replies: 7,689
Views: 693,342
Posted By JimRidesThis
Didn't think you could in an old XL? ...

Didn't think you could in an old XL?



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Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 05-12-2013, 02:11 PM
Replies: 3,271
Views: 764,921
Posted By JimRidesThis
Do these count?

<img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7285/8732201917_c289582be7_c.jpg" width="800" height="600" alt="BMW/Naworth Castle">
Approaching Naworth Castle, still the home of the Howard family after 700...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 05-04-2013, 04:47 PM
Replies: 1,007
Views: 136,459
Posted By JimRidesThis
Ah, your reply makes even more sense of your...

Ah, your reply makes even more sense of your image now. I'm in the same position, analogue arts education using that knowledge in the digital arena.

Anyway, great image.


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Forum: Thumpers 05-03-2013, 02:10 PM
Replies: 7,689
Views: 693,342
Posted By JimRidesThis
My first thoughts would be a fragment of piston...

My first thoughts would be a fragment of piston but you already checked. I hope it isn't too prohibitive or expensive to fix.
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 05-03-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 1,007
Views: 136,459
Posted By JimRidesThis
Thumb Good effort, I like that one. It has a...

Good effort, I like that one. It has a graphic/printmaking quality about it. As it all done in Photomatix or have you been Photoshoppin' too?

Oh yeah, the bike looks brilliant as well. I do like...
Forum: Thumpers 05-01-2013, 01:35 AM
Replies: 7,689
Views: 693,342
Posted By JimRidesThis
Those wheels look great. It's probably me, or...

Those wheels look great.
It's probably me, or the angle the photo's taken from, but the front looks like it's laced up wrong.


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Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 04-29-2013, 03:13 PM
Replies: 1,007
Views: 136,459
Posted By JimRidesThis
Here's my latest effort, from a single jpeg. I...

Here's my latest effort, from a single jpeg. I like the way this one's turned out :D

<img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8115/8693292897_801b1f6f69_b.jpg" width="1024" height="691" alt="Yamaha...
Forum: Thumpers 04-28-2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 11,223
Posted By JimRidesThis
Thumb Ta Dah!

Gentlemen, charge your glass and raise a toast yourselves. With your moral support and sagely advice, a milestone has been reached. It runs! :evil
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Forum: Thumpers 04-27-2013, 01:35 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 11,223
Posted By JimRidesThis
Thanks Carter, that's how I've set it now (and...

Thanks Carter, that's how I've set it now (and kick back was what I was worried about :D)
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 04-26-2013, 02:24 PM
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Views: 136,459
Posted By JimRidesThis
And another... <img...

And another...

<img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8535/8683574121_7c5dbac76f_b.jpg" width="1024" height="684" alt="IMG_1546">
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 04-26-2013, 02:11 PM
Replies: 1,007
Views: 136,459
Posted By JimRidesThis
Talking Italy 2012

Just playing with jpegs from last year's trip to Austria & Italy...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8394/8683543071_067a115e94_b.jpg
Forum: Thumpers 04-26-2013, 09:41 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 11,223
Posted By JimRidesThis
Question You're right Scott, the second carb only starts...

You're right Scott, the second carb only starts to operate when the throttle is opened by a few degrees and as I can't see any reference to a pilot circuit in the secondary carb I think I can...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 04-26-2013, 09:04 AM
Replies: 1,007
Views: 136,459
Posted By JimRidesThis
Those kind people at Photomatix gave me a free...

Those kind people at Photomatix gave me a free licence for Pro. At last an advantage to working in Arts education. Any teachers/lecturers/instructors out there automatically get a 60% discount - ...
Forum: Thumpers 04-25-2013, 08:52 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 11,223
Posted By JimRidesThis
Now, I'm kicking the bike over on full choke with...

Now, I'm kicking the bike over on full choke with absolutely no throttle. Am I right in thinking that the secondary carburettor has no part to play in proceedings yet? Can I safely ignore it in terms...
Forum: Thumpers 04-24-2013, 12:56 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 11,223
Posted By JimRidesThis
Question My thoughts exactly. I gave it a good...

My thoughts exactly.

I gave it a good kicking again this evening :D and pulled the plug immediately. It was dry. I removed the carbs again and checked the pilot jet which seems clear but I've...
Forum: Thumpers 04-23-2013, 12:20 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 11,223
Posted By JimRidesThis
Question Short strokes?

OK, here's where I'm up to at the moment...

<img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8535/8675156013_fd609eaf7e_z.jpg" width="640" height="476" alt="DSC_0005">

...all ready to kick over! :D The...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 04-08-2013, 03:54 PM
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Views: 4,410,867
Posted By JimRidesThis
Could have been, could have been :evil I was just...

Could have been, could have been :evil I was just admiring the pic you posted. It looks a little bit like Middleton-in-Teesdale, but it's sunny. Photoshop? :D
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 04-08-2013, 03:47 PM
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Views: 4,410,867
Posted By JimRidesThis
Irritating isn't it! And, just think of all that...

Irritating isn't it! And, just think of all that wasted cyberspace.

Here's my 'better half' from a few years back on a rare sunny day in Scotland...
...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 04-07-2013, 02:14 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,770
Posted By JimRidesThis
Here are a few of mine... <img...

Here are a few of mine...

<img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8366/8582687348_e4fb49c81a_z.jpg" width="640" height="438" alt="'59 Triumph Thunderbird">
Triumph Thunderbird, with my son riding...
Forum: Thumpers 04-07-2013, 01:46 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 11,223
Posted By JimRidesThis
Talking http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8112/8628320229_0488...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8112/8628320229_0488774a95_z.jpg

<img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8530/8628320591_9c31fe005d_z.jpg" width="640" height="424" alt="DSC_0018">
Forum: Thumpers 04-02-2013, 01:51 PM
Replies: 7,689
Views: 693,342
Posted By JimRidesThis
I think you need an entourage of staff to do all...

I think you need an entourage of staff to do all the worrying about how many outriders you need. :D
Forum: Thumpers 04-02-2013, 01:41 PM
Replies: 7,689
Views: 693,342
Posted By JimRidesThis
"So I made a fork brace." doesn't seem adequate...

"So I made a fork brace." doesn't seem adequate to cover the skills used in making this. Good work :evil
Forum: Thumpers 04-02-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 7,689
Views: 693,342
Posted By JimRidesThis
It's so ya c'nall understand me. See, I'm fluent...

It's so ya c'nall understand me. See, I'm fluent :-) But, yes you're right, pattern parts is THE correct nomenclature.

I'm frightfully sorry for letting my standards of English slip toward the...
Forum: Thumpers 04-01-2013, 02:03 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 11,223
Posted By JimRidesThis
Talking Made some progress today...

<img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8257/8611639016_72c9a4120d_z.jpg" width="424" height="640" alt="XL600R Rebuild">

<img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8521/8611638752_fe1e35ede7_z.jpg"...
Forum: Thumpers 03-29-2013, 09:56 AM
Replies: 7,689
Views: 693,342
Posted By JimRidesThis
Nice to know that you don't have to go with OEM...

Nice to know that you don't have to go with OEM gaskets. I've taken the chance with aftermarket ones, they seem to be excellent quality items.
Forum: Thumpers 03-29-2013, 09:47 AM
Replies: 7,689
Views: 693,342
Posted By JimRidesThis
If you're talking about Hagon' they'll make 'em...

If you're talking about Hagon' they'll make 'em to your spec and give advice on rates and so forth. Top guys! I put Hagon springs and shock on my FJ1200, 10% stiffer at both ends. It transformed the...
Forum: Thumpers 03-27-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 11,223
Posted By JimRidesThis
It's an engine Jim...

Well, I finally managed get the bathroom finished (almost) and that meant I got an evening to play with the XL engine.

This is where I'd got to...

<img...
Forum: Thumpers 03-21-2013, 04:22 PM
Replies: 7,689
Views: 693,342
Posted By JimRidesThis
You could try Hagon for fork springs -...

You could try Hagon for fork springs - http://www.hagon-shocks.co.uk/ - they'll ship worldwide.


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Forum: Thumpers 03-21-2013, 01:59 PM
Replies: 7,689
Views: 693,342
Posted By JimRidesThis
PM'd you :clap

PM'd you :clap
Forum: Thumpers 03-20-2013, 09:27 AM
Replies: 7,689
Views: 693,342
Posted By JimRidesThis
Question Right hand side panel

Has anyone go a spare RHS side panel for my XL600 that I could buy? Colour unimportant.
Forum: GS Boxers 03-17-2013, 01:59 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 85,035
Posted By JimRidesThis
Thumb That looks sweet!

That looks sweet!
Forum: Thumpers 03-04-2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 11,223
Posted By JimRidesThis
Thumb Back to the future...

With the new crank inspected thoroughly :evil I set about rebuilding the bottom end. Again.

<img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8518/8529727038_b330a25427_z.jpg" width="640" height="424"...
Forum: Thumpers 03-04-2013, 02:37 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 11,223
Posted By JimRidesThis
Wicked Competition time!

Spot the difference...

<img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8248/8529748366_5456a4459c_z.jpg" width="640" height="424" alt="XL600R">
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 02-17-2013, 12:56 PM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 261,423
Posted By JimRidesThis
<img...

<img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8512/8483622926_bddcb57c57_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="xrv0007">

Here's my effort :1drink
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 02-17-2013, 12:48 PM
Replies: 700
Views: 89,234
Posted By JimRidesThis
Laugh and XL600R <img...

and XL600R

<img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8196/8377267943_9ed2ac882f_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_2204">

:D :D :D
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 02-17-2013, 12:47 PM
Replies: 700
Views: 89,234
Posted By JimRidesThis
and Africa Twin <img...

and Africa Twin

<img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8243/8483587830_bf9e99b2f1_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_2572">

<img...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 02-17-2013, 12:45 PM
Replies: 700
Views: 89,234
Posted By JimRidesThis
Found some more... My TDM <img...

Found some more...

My TDM

<img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8372/8482491647_246f8d60be_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_2386">

<img...
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