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Joined: Thu Jun 12, 2008 7:45 pm Posts: 952 Location: The Netherlands
650 wrote:
For this info I use an old pc/laptop in the shed and read the pdf with it. Also I have a pocket pc that contains adobe pocket pc pdf to read the pdf on route,and it is used for navigation. Last year they stole my zx14 and the old computer and thanks to that old pc I know who did it (guys from suriname) and I now have all his login credentials/social network/home adress, the police like it too.
-I found out that they use paper and pizza delivery to find new bikes. -They use the pc and google maps to look for getaway routes. -I have one of them on video survaillance checking a bike in my street,he comes along on a bicycle and turns around when he spots the bike, so another bike on the list to steal lateron. -they ask eachother for bikes to steal and go out at around 1:00 at night stealing. -They have plenty of time to spot your bike, just wait in a car, smoke some weed and when you come along the game starts, it is that simple. -80% of crime is done by people who know your area, this guy lives 2000 meters from my old house.
I am not done yet and will fix this issue later... we moved to a place without sur,--ehh thiefs.
Even met de MF-Knokploeg langsgaan??? Mijn zegen/inzet heb je!
Joined: Sun Jan 30, 2011 8:21 pm Posts: 28 Location: Fayetteville NC
ughh... why couldnt this bike just come with a center stand? Am I going to be able to thoroughly clean chain and sprockets without removing it all, or maybe possibly without cleaning, push the bike forward, clean more, push the bike forward, etc.
Joined: Sat May 15, 2010 10:07 am Posts: 45 Location: Sunbury, Victoria Australia
capflip wrote:
ughh... why couldnt this bike just come with a center stand? Am I going to be able to thoroughly clean chain and sprockets without removing it all, or maybe possibly without cleaning, push the bike forward, clean more, push the bike forward, etc.
Use a race stand, that's what I use. Very easy, and the added benefit of not carrying around the added weight of the centre stand.
_________________ 2008 GSX650F. Black. Yoshimura TRC Carbon Fibre slip-on. Ermax undertail. Puig tinted screen. Puig hugger. Oxford LED indicators Front & Rear. HEL braided brake lines. Rad Guard. 16 Tooth front sprocket.
Joined: Sun Jan 30, 2011 8:21 pm Posts: 28 Location: Fayetteville NC
Thanks for the advice. I just ordered a swing arm stand. Now im going to go sit by the front door and wait for the mail man to bring me my goodies. That previous pdf file is like everything maintenance on the bike?
Joined: Thu Jun 12, 2008 7:45 pm Posts: 952 Location: The Netherlands
Why would you want to remove the chain/sprockets to clean them? Before I got my Pro-Oiler (automatic luber) I used a paint brush and kerosene to clean the chain every 2500km whilst it standing on a paddock stand. Sprayed to chain every 600km. Had to adjust the chain slack only once the first 8000km, then I installed the Oiler
With the oiler i've done 10.000km and only used a silicone spray can (to one you would use for your bicycle chain) to spray the sides of the chain to protect them a little bit more from road salt.
Joined: Sun Jan 30, 2011 8:21 pm Posts: 28 Location: Fayetteville NC
When I first bought my bike I did an oil change on it right before I drove it from florida to north carolina. This was my first bike maintanance and everything as far as I could tell indicated that at 4500 miles this bike hadn't had an oil change yet. I have no idea who the previous owner was, so I figure the further in I go, the more I learn about my bike, and the more likely I am to catch something that was never taken care of. I could be wrong, but I feel like taking chain and sprockets off will be the best way for me to make sure everything is spotless. Indicators also point to this chain never having been cleaned before, and this leads me to believe that tension has never been checked. I had my tires changed, and the guy said my front tires wear looked as though it was being run on low air. I think this bike belonged to some teenager who treated it like shit, and I don't wat to have to pay for this persons mistakes. Can I do a thorough cleaning of everything just on the stand? Or until the stand shows up... just by moving the bike a little at a time?
Read the manual (also available below in the blue link) and make sure you turn the wheel to find the point were the chain tension is minimal, that is the point where you check/adjust for slack. Bikes can take some abuse and ifitaintbrokedontfixit.
@Kadett, there is nothing I can do legally, the law/police is far far away looking for speeding tickets. Make sure you insure your belongings for theft, if might save you some terrible anger/headache/total confusion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtFtx6r-vjg
Joined: Thu Jun 12, 2008 7:45 pm Posts: 952 Location: The Netherlands
650 wrote:
@Kadett, there is nothing I can do legally, the law/police is far far away looking for speeding tickets. Make sure you insure your belongings for theft, if might save you some terrible anger/headache/total confusion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtFtx6r-vjg
Who said anything about legal actions? If I knew the location/people who did me injustice and the authorities wouldn't do anything about it................. lets just say I'm not scared of going to jail An eye for an eye is my motto!
But in my case I wouldn't 'mind' if my 650F was stolen. The Payout from theft insurance is higher then I can get on the second hand market Insurance doesn't know about the cosmetic damage on the bike so that would probably be a difference of 1000,- Euro.
@capflip: You're better of buying a service manual like the one from Haynes. It costs 30 bucks (ebay) but well worth the money and you know right away where and what to look for for properly maintaining your bike.
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we moved to a place without sur,--ehh thiefs. 
An eye for an eye is my motto!
