Author Topic: Help Please Brake Bleeding Issues. (Read 5809 times)

xbally · « **Reply #30 on:** March 31, 2021, 06:32:41 PM »

Exhaust cans have arrived so will get them fitted over Easter. Just looking into which fork springs to get.will be taxing it tomorrow.

tommy · « **Reply #31 on:** March 31, 2021, 09:08:20 PM »

h martin i have the yss fork kit works great tommy

xbally · « **Reply #32 on:** April 01, 2021, 04:12:21 PM »

Thanks Tommy.You seem to be going for the top quality after market goodies.SWMBO won't be a happy Easter Bunny if I spend too much on "fripperies"!Not that she rides pillion these days.

tommy · « **Reply #33 on:** April 01, 2021, 11:23:43 PM »

ha yeah for once i had a few quid for a new bike and i was all set to get a new xt 700 i took a test ride on one ,and it was a nice bike that mt motor is very nice but after a test ride on the enfield i went for that leaving me a bit of cash to get some bits for the interceptor and the xbr got some goodies too and i still had enough for a few beers and a curry ,

tommy

xbally · « **Reply #34 on:** April 02, 2021, 07:22:00 AM »

Quote from: tommy on April 01, 2021, 11:23:43 PM

ha yeah for once i had a few quid for a new bike and i was all set to get a new xt 700 i took a test ride on one ,and it was a nice bike that mt motor is very nice but after a test ride on the enfield i went for that leaving me a bit of cash to get some bits for the interceptor and the xbr got some goodies too and i still had enough for a few beers and a curry , tommy

Shows how up to date I am on current bikes-I had to look up the XT. (Images of a retro XT500 in my mind).You have spent the spare cash very wisely Tommy.Beers and curry always a bonus too. What do you get for the XBR? Ooops -I seem to have highjacked my own thread.Isn't it great when you have spare cash to spend as you like. Well the Ducati rear brake now seems to be working OK to come back on topic. Not sure how I fixed it? Am hoping to take the RE650 out for the 1st time this year today.

tommy · « **Reply #35 on:** April 02, 2021, 09:04:41 PM »

the xbr got treated to a 40mm carb and a jack batson exhaust funny how it works out new bike and a few quid to spare then a few months later bad bike accident i,m smashed up and skint again ,

glad you got that brake sorted out might have been a air lock some where enjoy the run on the 650 tommy

xbally · « **Reply #36 on:** April 02, 2021, 09:49:51 PM »

Thanks Tommy. So sorry to hear of your bad luck > I knew several folks on here have had bad accidents but didn't realise one of them was you. Hope you are on the mend now .Must be very disheartening. Yes I fitted the new exhaust on the Interceptor today before I went out to cut my elderly parents grass. Easy bolt on job and massive weight saving. Aren't the standard silencers heavy. Bike sounds a bit fruitier now particularly on the overun. Couldn't detect any increase in performance but I think I have been spoilt by my 750 Monster which is a bit of an old school beast by comparison-the RE is pretty civilized-even with the in take and exhaust mods.Did the XBR mods make much difference?

mthee · « **Reply #37 on:** April 03, 2021, 10:16:39 AM »

Which XBR got the goodies, Tommy? And did either of you RE buyers swing a leg over the W800?

xbally · « **Reply #38 on:** April 03, 2021, 05:24:49 PM »

Quote from: mthee on April 03, 2021, 10:16:39 AM

Which XBR got the goodies, Tommy? And did either of you RE buyers swing a leg over the W800?

I didn't try the W800 Matt as I used to own a W650. Great looking bike but I found mine a bit lacking in character. It was quite old when i got mine and had a few minor issues IIRC- a a small oil leak from the bevel drive and the odd electrical gremlin.

mthee · « **Reply #39 on:** April 03, 2021, 07:55:02 PM »

Cheers, Martin. Any thoughts on Guzzi's new V7 with the 850 motor and 63bhp?

tommy · « **Reply #40 on:** April 03, 2021, 08:01:31 PM »

not a big fan of the w800 tbh i have seen some really nice 650,s you can do alot to these bikes , the carb and pipe made a hugh difference to the xbr just on acceleration and mid range power about 2500-3000 rpm the bike just shoots foward love it tommy

xbally · « **Reply #41 on:** April 03, 2021, 09:36:36 PM »

I'm pretty out of touch with most of the modern bike scene these days Matt.No I hadn't seen the new V7. I've just googled it and it does look good. I liked the V7 I sold to Michael (Moto63) and would consider another- I do like the Guzzi V twins and I would think the extra horses will make them even better.

mthee · « **Reply #42 on:** April 04, 2021, 11:17:32 AM »

Thanks for the responses - been doing a lot of window shopping! Those RE's seem to have a lot of aftermarket support. Glad to hear the XBR is flying, Tommy 😎

Moto63 · « **Reply #43 on:** April 06, 2021, 07:35:43 AM »

Yes top news on your XBR Tommy. Not so good news about the accident, all the best with your recovery. 🤞👍
Cheers, Michael

xbally · « **Reply #44 on:** April 06, 2021, 09:23:19 AM »

Quote from: mthee on April 04, 2021, 11:17:32 AM

Thanks for the responses - been doing a lot of window shopping! Those RE's seem to have a lot of aftermarket support. Glad to hear the XBR is flying, Tommy 😎

The RE's are worth a serious look Matt.As you will have seen the price is ultra competitive. You can leave the bike standard-it's perfectly adequate as it comes but if you want to tinker / upgrade as you've found there is a large developing market. Hitchcock's used to be the main source but everyone seems to be jumping on the bandwagon now.The RE's are much cheaper than most of the competition and IMHO better value for money.

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