Comments for The Lifestream of Brian blog

Comment on TDR Project. Fitting A New Rear Shock. by steve

steve — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 07:44:24 +0000

Hi Brian, you may remember me from some earlier comments posted? Things are progressing well with your project I see?

My own project TDR has been gathering dust for months but I finally got out into the garage this weekend for an hour or 2. All I really managed to do was remind myself where I left off a what I need to start progressing.

Can you remind me of the “standard” preload settings of a Hagon shock. Mine is/was in bits for cleaning and now I cannot find the notes that I made.

Cheers,
Steve.

Comment on TDR Project. Yahoo Japan Auctions How-To. by Derek

Derek — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 07:35:31 +0000

I see! Thanks for your advice!

Comment on TDR Project. Yahoo Japan Auctions How-To. by Brian

Brian — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 10:07:01 +0000

I didn’t take the risk and paid a bit extra for JAUCE to pack the item and it was very well packed. I don’t know what the original shipper’s packing was like but I didn’t fancy it being shipped all the way to the UK only for it to turn up damaged for the sake of a few dollars more.

Comment on TDR Project. Yahoo Japan Auctions How-To. by Derek

Derek — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 17:08:29 +0000

Hi Brian,

Thank you for posting such an informative article! I have just won my first item from Yahoo Japan Auctions via JAUCE.com.

Based on your experience, is it necessary to repack the won item before shipping internationally? Or are the sellers’ packaging good enough?

My item is a tail lamp, just a bit concerned if the lens cover might crack during transit.

Good day,
Derek

Comment on TDR Project. Fitting A New Rear Shock. by niccolo

niccolo — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:33:28 +0000

Hey there, great great great job!
any update on Mildred? I’ve started yesterday the same rebuilding process as yours, but with none of your skill
so I’m really depending on your blog to keep going.
any chance you have some detailed pics + description on how to remove&inspect the carbs?
anyway, let’s see what I’ll be able to do, for sure it’ll be fun.
ciao!
niccolò

Comment on TDR Project. Zinc Plating In Action. by Nigel Brooks

Nigel Brooks — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:42:48 +0000

Great write up, well done! Straight forward and to the point. I’m in the middle of a Kawasaki Tengai resto and was wondering about what to do regarding all the bolts etc. Buying new would be rediculously expensive. You’ve convinced me to give plating a try!

Cheers

Comment on Adding And Using Drobo Apps by Simon

Simon — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:16:49 +0000

Hey all

I have the same problem as Doug Jaworski. I’m looking for a SSH **client**.

And this is not included in the Dropear DroboApp (unfortunatly only the SSH Server will get installed…)

Anyone came across a SSH client for Drobo FS?

Cheers

Comment on TDR Project. Swingarm Trials And Tribulations. by Brian

Brian — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 11:46:50 +0000

Apart from the rear calliper brake arm, I only had to open up the swingarm frame mounting point by a couple of mm.

Comment on TDR Project. Swingarm Trials And Tribulations. by Ian

Ian — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 21:46:16 +0000

I am looking at a JMC arm for my TDR did you get yours fitted and did you have any further complications?

Many Thanks

Ian

Comment on TDR Project. Zinc Plating In Action. by Charlie Harris

Charlie Harris — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:49:37 +0000

Thanks, all very useful. I have an ’86 Yamaha SRX600 and I wasn’t sure whether to go the stainless route or the plated route. Not sure whether to go for powder coated engine cases tho as standard they are plain alloy. Food for thought.