Daimo B
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After reading K3VMUs post the other day with his bike clean, I thought i'd give mine a bit of a summer going over, not as extreme as his though.
Basic cleaning kit, not got as much from the ol corsa days 
Exhaust is stainless, its just surface dis-colouration. I'll have to get some stainless cleaner to get it off.
Cleaned
Brakes were not too bad, but need a new toothbrush to get between the calipers.
Change the standard Arrow exhaust I used for the trackdays, for my nice Benelli Arrow titanium rear can 
Still got to clean underneath here, but its the only type of bike with the radiator under the seat unit.
Bodywork
Cleaned
Dials cleaned (no dirty pic)
Can't really see if, but general dust from being in the garage all winter without a dust off. Gave it a polish with Mequires applicator pad and polish.
One of the fans
All back together
I've also still got to clean behined the front wheel and radiator area under the seat unit, plus i've got to clean the chain and sprocket. Im sure i'll find a few more bits to cut my hands on cleaning. It had its MOT today and passed, but it needs two new tyres which i'll need to get fitted when its got its tax for the start of next month
I also need to replace the coil sticks as there is a bit of a design flaw with the drainage pipe from the top of the bike. It drops above the middle spark plug and destroys the rubber. £190 for a Benelli one, of £20 for 2 brand new Citroen ones off ebay which can be modified to fit easily . Got to add a drainage pipe to avoid this in the future.
I've got the upper carbon chaingaurd to fit, and just put a order for some carbon panels to cover the matt grey plastic area all over the fuel tank Dribbles...
Donna also got me a set of panniers for my birthday (or bike suitcases as she calls them   women)  that I tried on. Got to get a sleeping bag so sit in the middle but im happy with them.
[Edited on 27-03-2010 by VXR]
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John G
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Registered: 18th Jul 05
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i hate you so much all because of this bike
so jelous
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Graham88
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Registered: 16th Apr 07
Location: South East Kent Drives: E46 M3
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Lovely mate 
I like the dials!
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Kano
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Registered: 29th Aug 04
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That chain cleaner that K3 was using is amazing. I bought a tin and did my chain yesterday, amazing how well it came up.
Do you cover it when your not using it? I get properly pissed off having to give mine a dust every week..
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Graham88
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Registered: 16th Apr 07
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You've just reminded me to order a can of that stuff
I have a cover for mine but cba to cover it up every time lol plus limited for space without a massive cover on it too
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Daimo B
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I just usually use a bit of wd40, and a rag to clean everything. Then give it a re-lube.
Got a material non waterproof cover, another rare bit i've got. There like £150 or something stupid. I've got a "motogp" waterproof bike cover too, but i generally leave that at work for the bandit.
Thing is with the nelli cover, its hard to get it over the mirrors, and as the mirrors are practically impossible to get, you have to be really carefull when taking it off. Feels nice though
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Kano
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I'd be taping up the back of the bike with that blue detailing tape when you have the panniers on. Could see them making a mess of the paint if you dont.
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K3 VMU
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Registered: 28th Jul 06
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bike looking clean buddy, mine is ready and waiting
fly to singapore tomoro for a month plus !
yeah thats good stuff Kano 
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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nice bike, but you need new trainers.
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deanmcreynolds26
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Looks really good mate, would love to put something like that in a glass box as a show piece in the house lol
one day ill do something like that, althought it would have to be a pretty impressive bike... maybe a 996 or something
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Daimo B
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Cheeky badger ben. They are my "cleaning" shoes. All gardening, bike cleaning/maintenance gets done in them. Hence why my right foot toes are black when I kick the chain to see how tight/loose it is (chain lube greese).
Wouldn't mind a box either, but i'd have to take it out for a ride once in a while. I couldn't box it forever
I couldn't be arsed to do the chain n sprocket yesterday. Done the plastics, bu cleaned the bandit instead, so thats a job for next time. Won't take me long as its fairly clean already.
Grrrr raining this week till weds at least. Bummy weather.
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Stoneyginger
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what kind of panniers are they?
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mattk
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Registered: 27th Feb 06
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epic bike
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Daimo B
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Registered: 20th Mar 00
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Oxford Teardrop panniers. Dunno what specific model (can find out) but about £100 or something.
If your after a good cheap set, look at the Oxford 1st Timer panniers from about £45 in Argo (cheapest place).
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jimmy 2.1
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quote:
Originally posted by deanmcreynolds26
Looks really good mate, would love to put something like that in a glass box as a show piece in the house lol
one day ill do something like that, althought it would have to be a pretty impressive bike... maybe a 996 or something
Some people on here may think your a pikey though 
Mines back out of the kitchen now. Wish i hadn't bothered with the shit weather thats forecast for the next week!
[Edited on 29-03-2010 by jimmy 2.1]
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Daimo B
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Tell me about it. I spent all weekend cleaning bikes, and this morning it was chucking it down.
Friends got a track day on his new track bike, which he's never ridden, on brand new un-scrubbed tyres, and it looks like its gonna be damp
Get back to finding roads in the South France, Italy, and Germany now
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Steve
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Registered: 30th Mar 02
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what does it do flat out with your head down
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Daimo B
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160+
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Steve
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thats not bad, used to get 55 out of my old AR50 in 1997 with my head down and my face greased up
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