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Got service done last week what a job to do tappets but much bad language latter all done. Bike felt like new smother,pulling stronger,great. So went for a run today and as usual my enthusiasm was more than my ability so i now have a very large dent in my once pristine sump gaurd would post photo if i new how.
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you must be careful in future.
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The sump guard is really soft alu so a few light hits with a ballpein hammer will sort it again...don't ask how I know this
Generalissimo Tea Boy
Originally Posted by Maverick
The sump guard is really soft alu so a few light hits with a ballpein hammer will sort it again...don't ask how I know this
3 Africa Twins/280,000 miles. If it's happened to one of mine, it's gonna happen to one of yours.....eventually.
1 Varadero/34,000 miles ridden (of 57,000 miles on the bike), it's all still new to me!
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Ok you might need a bigger hammer for that thenThe sump guard is really soft alu so a few light hits with a ballpein hammer will sort it again...don't ask how I know this
whys the rum always gone?
yup if a jobs worth doinOk you might need a bigger hammer for that thenThe sump guard is really soft alu so a few light hits with a ballpein hammer will sort it again...don't ask how I know this
Despacio. Hay m'as tiempo que vida
Generalissimo Tea Boy
That's exactly what I said to Tony as he lay effing and blinding amongst the boulders after catapulting over the handlebars. That and ' It's traditional to use the brakes to come to a rapid stop, not the local quarry contents mate!'.Ok you might need a bigger hammer for that thenThe sump guard is really soft alu so a few light hits with a ballpein hammer will sort it again...don't ask how I know this
3 Africa Twins/280,000 miles. If it's happened to one of mine, it's gonna happen to one of yours.....eventually.
1 Varadero/34,000 miles ridden (of 57,000 miles on the bike), it's all still new to me!
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Luckily there is really tough engine behind it protecting the guard against even deeper dentsThe sump guard is really soft alu so a few light hits with a ballpein hammer will sort it again...don't ask how I know this
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Ok mines not that big, but thats bean said before.
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I had a look under mine for the first time. There's a hole(impact site) about 3" in diameter underneath. A reminder of just how hard and sharp some of the contents of our "graded", coral roads can be. Suppose I'll have to take it off and get it beaten out next time. Thank you Mr Honda for the sump guard!
"Cancer is a word, not a sentence." ~John Diamond
"Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow." ~Helen Keller
"Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway." ~John Wayne
2008 KTM 990 Adventure S
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