tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35229604.post3515025732996551903..comments2024-03-16T11:54:08.553+13:00Comments on Bandit Rider: Mechanical MissionAndrew Thomsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00716829007873864871noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35229604.post-35900185129854367412017-11-04T03:51:23.139+13:002017-11-04T03:51:23.139+13:00Thanks Mike. Don't think I've be going an...Thanks Mike. Don't think I've be going anywhere near the exhaust valves on the Connie....Andrew Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716829007873864871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35229604.post-10508509228936573382017-11-04T03:33:56.186+13:002017-11-04T03:33:56.186+13:00It's amazing what you can do if you're met...It's amazing what you can do if you're methodical and don't let it overwhelm you. I'm a pretty crap mechanic to be honest, but replacing the exhaust valve in my C90 was pretty interesting. The satisfaction I got when it fired up was unreal! <br />Keep the blogs coming.<br /><br />MikeMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10482686218383091512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35229604.post-44301846423662613802017-09-19T20:09:27.674+12:002017-09-19T20:09:27.674+12:00They're still getting over the Aussie invasion...They're still getting over the Aussie invasion...Andrew Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716829007873864871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35229604.post-28147445857761479922017-09-19T19:54:26.943+12:002017-09-19T19:54:26.943+12:00Yep way to go, gotta keep friendly with the neighb...Yep way to go, gotta keep friendly with the neighboursStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35229604.post-77215453132929699602017-09-19T07:03:18.507+12:002017-09-19T07:03:18.507+12:00Hi Dom, I didn't find the air filter too bad o...Hi Dom, I didn't find the air filter too bad on the V-Strom, it's probably easier accessed than the Connie's one. Looking back at my write-up on the job the tricky bit was the fuel line connection to the tank.<br /><br />At least plugs last a while these days...Andrew Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716829007873864871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35229604.post-36608365137097701152017-09-19T06:26:01.834+12:002017-09-19T06:26:01.834+12:00Yep, holding one's tongue at just the right an...Yep, holding one's tongue at just the right angle is usually the deciding factor.<br /><br />As to the Japanese manufacturer habit of embedding regularly changed wear items such as filters as deep as possible within the engine/tupperware....no comment. The V-Strom was just as bad in terms of air filter replacement.redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35229604.post-50653123210249907732017-09-19T06:10:40.872+12:002017-09-19T06:10:40.872+12:00Yep, the compressor was put to use before plug rem...Yep, the compressor was put to use before plug removal.<br /><br />I kept the volume up on the radio...Andrew Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716829007873864871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35229604.post-73265196331576940202017-09-18T22:50:50.905+12:002017-09-18T22:50:50.905+12:00I did the plugs on my old R1 with Dad's help a...I did the plugs on my old R1 with Dad's help as well. We had the same issues as you. How the hell do they come out, oh yes the special tool, how the hell do I get my hand in there?<br />Tip: blow out the plug hole with compressed air before undoing the plug in case there are any small rocks or dirt in there that can fall into the top of the engine.<br />I'm sure there must have been a few choice words muttered under your breath trying to fit into those small spots. I know I did.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.com