You could have probably, if we weren't in this Corona- pocalypse, have sand blasted that swinging arm, had it re-sprayed and pushed in a fresh set of bearings, but to each his own, and its your bike and decision in the end, if you feel satisfied with it, it's what counts. Our lockdown is being lifted by Friday, after a month of being at home, going to work on the 5th May, still under some restrictions, what they call level 4. Love watching you work on your Bertha, I will hopefully see mine soon. Its stored at the track where I rent a container and set up a small garage in the container I work out off, still a bit of a mess, but as time goes on, I'll have it rigged in the way I want to. Just using my bike for trackdays, as our country roads are a bit neglected and full of potholes. Cant get the full potential of the 2015 S1000RR out on the public roads in any case. Keep going at it, and remember, lub is your friend.
Yes mate and have done all that on other bikes in past but as you said not the right time for it. Cost wise the replacement will do a excellent job all considering too 😎 good to hear your lockdown is coming to a end! Where are you in the world? Were still on full lockdown here although I could be called back to work anytime. Glad you enjoy the videos so much and hope your reunited with your s1000rr soon! Thanks again mate, will do 😎👍
I'm in South Africa. Were in autumn, headed towards winter, at least we dont get the extreme cold here where I live like snow etc, but some other parts of the country, higher up above sea level have already reported snowfall, so we can be bracing for a cold one this year, been raining quite often around here as well, indicating that it's going to be quite a chilly winter.
Yeah nice vlog again Griz and I think yes to new, swinging arm, and chain to be safe pices of mined and nice cuppa and those bottles of drink bit nice take care ride safe mate
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed 😎 Cool, yep a dodgy chain on this bike could be lethal so its better to be on the safe side and the swingarm just makes sense to me. Ah cheers mate, I do enjoy the occasional drop 😊😂 Thanks again, ride and stay safe 😎👍
A what?? 😂 Haha no mate, I'm pretty good at stripping down and rebuilding. Been doing it for many years, I usually always end up with some spares by the end though ☺😆😂
Plenty of rust and crud griz, I think you’ve dropped lucky on the new swing arm , it’s a no brainier , the previous owner should be ashamed of letting her get in that state 😬, it’s going to look great when it’s all done mate 👍🏻
Yes mate, the video doesn't really show how bad it is. I dunno how someone could let it get that bad, just total neglect 😵 I was super lucky with the swingarm and shock. Its gonna be like a new bike at this rate 😊😂
Sixth Gear Motorcycles keep the vids coming mate I’m enjoying them and looking forward to the end result.... oh yes also your scales might not be reading correctly 😉must be the flooring you have 😉😂
Great job Griz!! looking forward to seeing the final result with this one!
Thanks mate, me too! 😂 I need to put some time aside to catch up on your series, I see you managed to get the swingarm off too 😎👏
You could have probably, if we weren't in this Corona- pocalypse, have sand blasted that swinging arm, had it re-sprayed and pushed in a fresh set of bearings, but to each his own, and its your bike and decision in the end, if you feel satisfied with it, it's what counts. Our lockdown is being lifted by Friday, after a month of being at home, going to work on the 5th May, still under some restrictions, what they call level 4. Love watching you work on your Bertha, I will hopefully see mine soon. Its stored at the track where I rent a container and set up a small garage in the container I work out off, still a bit of a mess, but as time goes on, I'll have it rigged in the way I want to. Just using my bike for trackdays, as our country roads are a bit neglected and full of potholes. Cant get the full potential of the 2015 S1000RR out on the public roads in any case. Keep going at it, and remember, lub is your friend.
Yes mate and have done all that on other bikes in past but as you said not the right time for it. Cost wise the replacement will do a excellent job all considering too 😎 good to hear your lockdown is coming to a end! Where are you in the world? Were still on full lockdown here although I could be called back to work anytime. Glad you enjoy the videos so much and hope your reunited with your s1000rr soon! Thanks again mate, will do 😎👍
I'm in South Africa. Were in autumn, headed towards winter, at least we dont get the extreme cold here where I live like snow etc, but some other parts of the country, higher up above sea level have already reported snowfall, so we can be bracing for a cold one this year, been raining quite often around here as well, indicating that it's going to be quite a chilly winter.
Loving the restoration project Griz, thanks for keeping us entertained! Every bolt on that bike is a lottery as to whether it will yield or not.
Cool mate and your welcome 😎 Your not wrong, it doesn't come across in this video but I had a few tense moments getting the backend apart 😬
Another great vid bruva love the amount of work you put into your bikes 👍
Hey thanks mate, I appreciate the support as always 😎👍
Absolutely justified mate. That shock is a joke 🙈😆😆😆
Thanks mate, its pretty shocking right! 😄😁👍
Yeah nice vlog again Griz and I think yes to new, swinging arm, and chain to be safe pices of mined and nice cuppa and those bottles of drink bit nice take care ride safe mate
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed 😎 Cool, yep a dodgy chain on this bike could be lethal so its better to be on the safe side and the swingarm just makes sense to me. Ah cheers mate, I do enjoy the occasional drop 😊😂 Thanks again, ride and stay safe 😎👍
Great job so far dude.
Thanks mate 😎👍
I really hope Delbollocks is watching this on how to restore a Hayabusa
I've watched a bit of his stuff, are you not a fan?
Sixth Gear Motorcycles not really I only watch to see what he’s up to he has some very dangerous working practices that make you cringe
Oh to be fair I've not watched much of his stuff. Doesn't sound good, he's got a huge following too
Beginning to worry if Taffy has a bit of a problem 🍷🍾🍻
Oh mate, the penny just dropped.. Its Taffy!!! 🍷🍸🍻🥂😵💥🤣🤣
stretch that swing arm griz , get the welder out lol
Haha so tempted.. 🤣🤣
Do you have a manual for the stuff you do? or is it from experience? If it was me ild have thousands off pic to remember what goes ware lol.
A what?? 😂 Haha no mate, I'm pretty good at stripping down and rebuilding. Been doing it for many years, I usually always end up with some spares by the end though ☺😆😂
Good work 👍🏾💯🇬🇧
Thank you mate 😎👍
Nice job. Is the gen 2 swing arms are the same?
Socket 0n that number?
Haha I dunno mate, I recorded this some years ago 🙃👍
Plenty of rust and crud griz, I think you’ve dropped lucky on the new swing arm , it’s a no brainier , the previous owner should be ashamed of letting her get in that state 😬, it’s going to look great when it’s all done mate 👍🏻
Yes mate, the video doesn't really show how bad it is. I dunno how someone could let it get that bad, just total neglect 😵 I was super lucky with the swingarm and shock. Its gonna be like a new bike at this rate 😊😂
Sixth Gear Motorcycles I agree she’ll look and ride great, nice to see the lack of alcohol 😉 are all your tea/coffee Irish? 🤔😃
Yep can't wait for when its finished and the first ride 😀 haha I'm completely tea total I'll have you know! 🤐🤣🤣
Sixth Gear Motorcycles keep the vids coming mate I’m enjoying them and looking forward to the end result.... oh yes also your scales might not be reading correctly 😉must be the flooring you have 😉😂
Brilliant video mate! £60 for a swing arm is a bargain! What variety of wd40 are you using on those old bolts? 👃
Yep, pretty good hey! Its called fast release penetrant and doing a great job so far!
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Cheers mate! 🦆😎👍