Motech bars on 700 Alp

[peelerfart]

OK so the bars have arrived and I was forewarned that the instructions weren't the best but strewth !

It looks like I need to take the sump guard off before I start - is that right ?a,ny help would be great I've got a mate whose a mechanical engineer but it would bo sooooo embarrasing to ask him for help.

you guys are much more sympathetic - I hope

[owdoggy]

In the words of the great book itself .............. don't panic!
I know it all looks a bit complicated at first
I found it helpful to lay all the bits out next to the parts diagram and determine exactly what was what. Then a good while was spent looking at the assembly diagram and working out what went where. Then it was steady away, bit by bit.
If you get stuck I can take pics of what went where on mine.

oh and yes, you do have to take the sump guard off (it's only three bolts as I recall) to get the front mounting brackets on ............... but remember to put it back on before you bolt on the bars themselves .................... like someone I know didn't ............ doh!


Doggy

[peelerfart]

and the good lord said .........."let there be forums "...and behold !

So it's don't panic Mr Mainwaring and steady as she goes.

It'll have to be tomorrow now though ,two children and two beers mean It's on hold.

Thanks Owdoggy

[owdoggy]

Nae bother, just shout up if you need any pics.


Doggy

[Pondlife]

I'm soooo glad someone else is having the same problem, my instructions are like a photocopy on a printer thats run out of toner the only bit's I can see are in german...and guess what one of the many languages I can't speak is???

all week I've talked myself out of trying to fit them with the promise that I'll do them tomorrrow.

Theres a photo of part of the bike thats completely black so I hope thats not too important.

Wish me luck for tomorrow, I'm going to get the tools out and have a go (honest!!)

[owdoggy]

I've had a dig about in the garage & found the fitting griff so if you're stuck I'll see about scanning 'em & stick a link on here.
Biggest problem with that is ................ I can't remember where I put the bloody scanner


Doggy

p.s. It's five bolts on the sump guard ........ I was close.

[owdoggy]

Found it!
Here yer go:
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/soosoo4...shbars%201.jpg

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/soosoo4...shbars%202.jpg

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/soosoo4...shbars%203.jpg

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/soosoo4...shbars%204.jpg

The files are quite big but I left 'em like that so you get the quality. Best downloaded & viewed in a proper piccy viewer program thingy ...... I'm not getting too technical for you am I? (I should be so lucky)

Dunno how to rename the links either ...... oh well...... hey ho


Doggy

[Pondlife]

Thanks Owdoggy, They are clearer than the copy I had.

Regards.

[Pondlife]

$@!#..&$$!@.. Half way through, but how are you supposed to get to tighten the first long bolt you put through? 15mm I think, but they didn't design these bars to waste space.

Right thats me moan over with. "Woman, bring my tools"

[owdoggy]

$@!#..&$$!@.. Half way through, but how are you supposed to get to tighten the first long bolt you put through? 15mm I think, but they didn't design these bars to waste space.

Aye, it can be a bit fiddly

Right thats me moan over with. "Woman, bring my tools"

Careful or you're liable to get said tools round the side of your head

Just gan canny kidda & yer'll be aalreet


Doggy (who is off to the pub shortly & will therefore be .......... er .......... "unavailable" 'till tomorrow)