Author Archives: Patrick

Tin top service time – Inspection 2

Posted on 22/01/2012 by Patrick

It’s that time of the year again when my daily driver needs it’s oil bits checking. This time it was an inspection 2 which is a little more involved than a regular service. Other than the obvious of making sure … Continue reading →

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Interesting dual 7″ brake servo stuff

Posted on 18/11/2011 by Patrick

Some interesting developments for all Sportster owners and builders. Mike and GOO have been experimenting with a dual 7″ brake servo instead “stock” metro servo setup. If anyone is getting that horrible, arg I hope it stops feel when in … Continue reading →

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MOT pass

Posted on 04/10/2011 by Patrick

Yesterday the Sportster passed it’s MOT. Testers were ready and waiting as they heard it coming! Advisory on near side lower balls joint so I’ll be replacing that. He said there’s only a tiny amount of play but they’re relatively … Continue reading →

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Number plate LED upgrade

Posted on 24/09/2011 by Patrick

It was time for an upgrade after spending a year on and off cleaning contacts and still having the number plate lights blink sometime. Using the original housings the standard bulbs have been switched for LED blocks from CBS. These … Continue reading →

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Nice day for a drive

Posted on 26/06/2011 by Patrick

It was very hot today and a good one to go get a tan!

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Friendly URLs

Posted on 09/06/2011 by Patrick

Server upgrade is done and after much cursing friendly URL’s appear to be working now! If you spot anything let me know via a comment or the contact above

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Gallery Upgrade

Posted on 29/05/2011 by Patrick

The site is now running a new gallery plugged right into WordPress. All the major ASP files now redirect to shiny new PHP files. Still to come a server move from Windows to Linux which will bring mod_rewrite and friendly … Continue reading →

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WordPress upgrade

Posted on 21/05/2011 by Patrick

As this site is 6 years old and the underlying tech hasn’t really changed in that time it seemed like a good idea to do some upgrades. Right now the site is half old tech half new so things might … Continue reading →

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MOT Pass

Posted on 16/11/2010 by Patrick

MOT Pass – bar a slightly dodgy light on the rear number plate everything is fine Might get some LED’s for the number plate lights and solder them in. The plastic ones I have are of very poor quality

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MOT Time is just around the corner

Posted on 22/09/2010 by Patrick

Got my MOT reminder this week, time to stick the Sportster up on the ramps and see how its doing this year Have noticed a few rust spots that need sorting on the chassis underneath the doors – this is … Continue reading →

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