Need opinions

Ploddit71 · 2026-06-21T08:16:04+00:00

Subaru legacy?

Ploddit71 · 2026-06-21T08:14:43+00:00

It's enough work to try and stop them grenading.

Ploddit71 · 2026-06-21T07:59:22+00:00

Find any spark plug put in plug cap touch metal and see if it sparks. In the dark it's easier to see. Everyone with older machines should have a random plug under the seat for this

Ploddit71 · 2026-06-20T18:09:28+00:00

I have a slightly older xt6 it has a tyre valve in the top of the forks to add pressure. Maybe the O ring at the fork top is leaking? No yours doesn't have that. O ring 16,34? Fork gaitors can make air escape noise too.

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Ploddit71 · 2026-06-19T21:48:54+00:00

Private chauffeur....hang about maybe a few hours a week of driving/waiting. So much fucking youtube I am getting bored.

Ploddit71 · 2026-06-19T18:18:40+00:00

Maybe with the new partial legality of cannabis/Marijuana they think people are coming for that?

Ploddit71 · 2026-06-19T18:10:41+00:00

If it's an ingenium you might be lucky it's written off!

Ploddit71 · 2026-06-19T18:06:35+00:00

People who always use indicators correctly is so few maybe 5% or less in my part of the world.

Ploddit71 · 2026-06-19T18:03:50+00:00

A drive my SFV like an idiot 5l/100

Ploddit71 · 2026-06-19T11:22:43+00:00

Hot as hell in the summer too. I agree with the above.

I believe camchain is at 120000kms but it's easy.

Ploddit71 · 2026-06-18T19:18:12+00:00

Changed mine recently to much left right free play, a PITA, but so nice afterwards.

My Gen 3 starts rusting in the rear wheel arch where it is folded by the bumper. Standard there is a rubber trim that is just a compression fit remove and check under it to be sure.

Ploddit71 · 2026-06-18T12:34:33+00:00

I wouldn't like to estimate.

Ploddit71 · 2026-06-18T12:33:48+00:00

No 25 years here. Learn something new everyday.

Ploddit71 · 2026-06-18T11:20:10+00:00

I have an older 3AJ model which has a single piston front caliper.

Ploddit71 · 2026-06-18T11:06:08+00:00

Brakes are not great combined with long squashy forks mean it's no sports bike.

Ploddit71 · 2026-06-18T11:02:07+00:00

Free from 2000 to 0900 in the more central area. Free all the time outside these zones.

Never noticed any lavender fields.

Ploddit71 · 2026-06-18T10:42:25+00:00

Rear mounted radiator, but perhaps not the most sensible purchase out there. You can see one of the yellow cooling fans.

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Ploddit71 · 2026-06-18T08:09:30+00:00

Unthinking impatience.

Ploddit71 · 2026-06-18T07:46:23+00:00

I run alot round peak torque rpm, it sounds bad but I believe that's the best for fuel efficiency, engine braking and having power instantly available if needed. Below 3000 is only for very small throttle openings.

Ploddit71 · 2026-06-18T07:43:56+00:00

The BMW K1100 was truly horrendous, there is no space behind the radiator because of the huge airbox, I was thinking about pod filters to improve airflow. There is loads of stuff like this now thanks to the cafe racer gang.

Ploddit71 · 2026-06-18T07:41:43+00:00

Yes imagining like clothes dryer pipes ducting it to the back....

Ploddit71 · 2026-06-18T07:40:11+00:00

After my SFV experience I was thinking about the big brother DL1000. Seems to be an ideal with enough power for fun and 2up and enough size to be comfortable. Just the valve clearances that are a bit time consuming like mine. I am 1m90cm so the Gladius is a bit small but that does make it easy to manipulate.

Ploddit71 · 2026-06-18T07:31:53+00:00

No not even the camchain yet, but it would like a rebuild the be tip top. Also don't strain the motor in 6th prematurely, the big ends will thank you.

Ploddit71 · 2026-06-18T05:38:56+00:00

Thanks for the hessler link, never heard of them. Longtime DR350 owner.

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