I don't know how many litres yet but next time the low fuel light comes on i will estimate how much when i top up.
According to specs it's 12.5 litres but the tank on mine has been lowered as the standard tank sits higher.
What have you done on your bike today?
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According to specs it's 12.5 litres but the tank on mine has been lowered as the standard tank sits higher.
the tank on mine has been lowered as the standard tank sits higher.
It ws a bit cruel leaving the chopping block in with the turkeys.
Dragged the ZXR out of hibernation the other day… and got it on the ramp for surgery 
Found 3 issues so far,
Seat lock stuck so could get the seat unit off - fixed now
Bolt stripped at the rear of the tank so couldn’t get the tank off - drilled out and got the threads out with an extractor today
Fuel cap sized on the latches - still working on that one
When I bought it as a 1 owner bike about 15 years ago I realised it had a few bodges from its first owner - the biggest being rear mudguard sawn off and crap indicators fitted, and fuel tap removed and piped direct with no reserve.
Luckily when I bought the bike I sourced a rear mudguard and standard indicators along with a fuel tap which were easy to find back then
This is the mess the first owner made of the back end…
Today on removing the tank I revealed the K1’s lovely Keihin CR flat side carburettors
Once the fuel cap issue is resolved it needs a deep clean - and lots of crap anodised bolts that the first owner seemed to love changing back to normal.
He also had the centre of the wheels painted red so they need sorting too
Found 3 issues so far,
Seat lock stuck so could get the seat unit off - fixed now
Bolt stripped at the rear of the tank so couldn’t get the tank off - drilled out and got the threads out with an extractor today
Fuel cap sized on the latches - still working on that one
When I bought it as a 1 owner bike about 15 years ago I realised it had a few bodges from its first owner - the biggest being rear mudguard sawn off and crap indicators fitted, and fuel tap removed and piped direct with no reserve
.Luckily when I bought the bike I sourced a rear mudguard and standard indicators along with a fuel tap which were easy to find back then
This is the mess the first owner made of the back end…
Today on removing the tank I revealed the K1’s lovely Keihin CR flat side carburettors
Once the fuel cap issue is resolved it needs a deep clean - and lots of crap anodised bolts that the first owner seemed to love changing back to normal.
He also had the centre of the wheels painted red so they need sorting too
Real Months Fuckface - dam, Ron gave some sensible advice earlier and I did not heed it…..
I can’t help it, it’s my care in the community role I guess
Every community needs that someone speshal, and you are oursI can’t help it, it’s my care in the community role I guess
Took the airbox off today to gain more access for a good clean - good job I did as one carb wasn’t connected to the airbox - the rigid duct on the carb came away with the airbox - well 90% of it did
Also one of the airbox side rubber ducts had been snagged the last time it had been fitted
The air filter was a disintegrated mess too but I was replacing that anyway.
Also one of the airbox side rubber ducts had been snagged the last time it had been fitted
The air filter was a disintegrated mess too but I was replacing that anyway.
A job i always hated, getting a bank of four carbs into the inlet manifolds.Took the airbox off today to gain more access for a good clean - good job I did as one carb wasn’t connected to the airbox - the rigid duct on the carb came away with the airbox - well 90% of it did
Also one of the airbox side rubber ducts had been snagged the last time it had been fitted
The air filter was a disintegrated mess too but I was replacing that anyway.
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Vaseline or washing up liquid was the way to go but still a shit job!!
I think this design will go on reasonably easy - the 3 that were connected still certainly popped of easy - time will tell... I need to find the parts now which are rare as hens teethA job i always hated, getting a bank of four carbs into the inlet manifolds.
The ultamate find would be new old stock but as you say hens teeth, maybe get a a word out on a forum.I think this design will go on reasonably easy - the 3 that were connected still certainly popped of easy - time will tell... I need to find the parts now which are rare as hens teeth
cmsnl have new old stockThe ultamate find would be new old stock but as you say hens teeth, maybe get a a word out on a forum.
- none anywhere else on the internet, both parts are different to the standard model due to the flat side carbs with bigger inlets.
Today i went for a ride out to Tot hill services to get a Mcdonalds, i think the kids are off school as it was packed in there. So, fuck that, i got some fuel and as @Twinlover asked how much fuel my tank takes, i estimate it to be around 8 litres, the standard tank is 12.5 litres, the tank on mine has been fabricated to be lower on the frame. I've lost 4.5 litres, nevermind if i go for long runs i'll stop at every garage like i did today. After getting fuel i went for a cruise across the North Wessex Downs were it started spitting with rain but it didn't amount to anything. I then went home via getting some shopping and on the way back i got caught in a mini downpour that lasted about 2 minutes if that.
It's still warm out but not stupid hot like it has been so nice on the bike.
It's still warm out but not stupid hot like it has been so nice on the bike.
Kinell my grass hoover has a bigger tankToday i went for a ride out to Tot hill services to get a Mcdonalds, i think the kids are off school as it was packed in there. So, fuck that, i got some fuel and as @Twinlover asked how much fuel my tank takes, i estimate it to be around 8 litres, the standard tank is 12.5 litres, the tank on mine has been fabricated to be lower on the frame. I've lost 4.5 litres, nevermind if i go for long runs i'll stop at every garage like i did today. After getting fuel i went for a cruise across the North Wessex Downs were it started spitting with rain but it didn't amount to anything. I then went home via getting some shopping and on the way back i got caught in a mini downpour that lasted about 2 minutes if that.
It's still warm out but not stupid hot like it has been so nice on the bike.
Jasus dude don't be so judgemental...if it had a big tank imagine how many crashes he'd haveKinell my grass hoover has a bigger tank
Sorry Wayne
You sir are a fucking eejit!!Jasus dude don't be so judgemental...if it had a big tank imagine how many crashes he'd have
Sorry Wayne
One thing i have noticed riding it like my hair isn't on fire it's pretty good on fuel for a 1250cc. Tomorrow i'm going to fill it up and set trip A up to work out how many miles it does until the fuel light comes on.Kinell my grass hoover has a bigger tank
More importantly: take some fuel with you and see what it does after the light comes on.....One thing i have noticed riding it like my hair isn't on fire it's pretty good on fuel for a 1250cc. Tomorrow i'm going to fill it up and set trip A up to work out how many miles it does until the fuel light comes on.
One thing that struck me today is there seems to be more petrol stations out in the sticks then in towns, odd!!More importantly: take some fuel with you and see what it does after the light comes on.....
Petrol stations had to move over for the Turkish barbers and vape shopsOne thing that struck me today is there seems to be more petrol stations out in the sticks then in towns, odd!!
…and nail bars…Petrol stations had to move over for the Turkish barbers and vape shops
Got the Speedie MOT'd - my friendly MOT guy pulled his face a bit at the number plate, which he's never done on my previous bikes. Apparently he got a spot check on a car recently by the authorities.
I didn't want to put him in a position so nipped back for the original plate and a reflector and went and stuck it on with a stick pad.
I didn't want to put him in a position so nipped back for the original plate and a reflector and went and stuck it on with a stick pad.
and charity shops
Have you looked at Webike in Japan?cmsnl have new old stock
No, when I saw CMSNL had them I stopped looking, I’ll take a look