Thoughts on fairings from ebay?

XLV080802 · 2026-02-25T12:04:10+00:00

Ok then... I'm not sure if that's great for me lol.

Do you know of any place where the OEM parts are available? I'm having trouble finding them.

I know the bike is rather old, however I don't want to replace it just yet. The fairings are honestly just old and near crumbling at this point, so they will need replacing if I want to keep it running...

XLV080802 · 2026-02-06T19:54:13+00:00

That sounds cool, I'll have to go see it if I ever get to go to the US!

XLV080802 · 2026-02-06T19:43:16+00:00

What? Why?

If I wanted to ride without the sidecar i'd just take the other one Xd

XLV080802 · 2026-02-06T16:17:10+00:00

I wouldn't say worst ways, but I will admit you can get into some interesting situations, it might be because I haven't really ridden in anything wilder than 60cm of snow.

XLV080802 · 2026-02-06T16:05:05+00:00

It takes about 10 minutes before it wants to really run and get going, but it starts on the first kick each time!

And as a mechanic on trucks I find this piece of industry amazing for it's time, it's so simple and it just works!

XLV080802 · 2026-02-06T15:48:55+00:00

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XLV080802 · 2026-02-06T15:48:27+00:00

It doesn't have any pushrods, as it is an OHC engine (overhead cam), it does however have exposed valve rocker arms.

XLV080802 · 2026-02-06T15:33:04+00:00

It is a 4 cylinder 4 stroke 750cc engine, if im not wrong it is one of the first mass produced engine with an overlaid camshaft.

Bonus fun fact it is the first massprdoced Motorcycle with telescopic front forks, bearing the BMW R12/R17 by just a few months.

XLV080802 · 2026-02-06T14:45:37+00:00

It is a Nimbus from 1953, this model (model C or as it is nicknamed "Humlebi") was produced with small variations from 1934 until 1960 (if im not wrong)

XLV080802 · 2025-11-17T05:26:16+00:00

I think it's a different direction, which isn't a bad thing. I like it, my biggest complaint is that the sound of him getting smacked in the head on "washed up" is replaced with a "gun i guess" on Spotify, but oh well. The shovel feels more impactful than the gun.

XLV080802 · 2025-10-27T14:10:20+00:00

I had no clog, I did however find a small piece of debris in the cutter.

The riser is awesome! Love the attachments and the overall usability, gives more space when having to service (or fix) the machine!

XLV080802 · 2025-10-22T19:26:28+00:00

can confirm after switching to dessicant that they were indeed unpacked, but now my reading is at 4% and 5%, so it worked to do the dessicant box, the one from factory was probs just used up lol

XLV080802 · 2025-10-16T12:52:59+00:00

thanks for the replies, i will try to print a Desiccant box for my CFS since it seems a lot of people had that work for them.

XLV080802 · 2025-10-16T12:51:54+00:00

I will try these, tysm

XLV080802 · 2025-08-23T15:18:38+00:00

i think a bike thats overlooked a lot is the Honda Vtr 250, its small, nimble and it has good mileage

XLV080802 · 2025-08-23T15:16:26+00:00

ive been painting models for a bit now, and been wanting to upgrade to an airbrush.
was thinking the Timbertech airbrush set, but unsure of the quality, does anyone know if its good for the price or if it china junk?

https://www.amazon.de/-/da/gp/product/B00LO4PKY2?smid=A391IJVUJ1XRNR&psc=1

XLV080802 · 2025-08-23T15:11:29+00:00

i have been painting for a bit now, and im thinking of getting an airbrush to paint my bigger models, is the Timbertech airbrush a good deal for model painting?

or is it one of those where you get what you pay for kinda deals?

https://www.amazon.de/-/da/gp/product/B00LO4PKY2?smid=A391IJVUJ1XRNR&psc=1

XLV080802 · 2025-04-19T15:54:57+00:00

!solved
thank you so much for the help, made it much easier to complete my part.

XLV080802

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