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Had a lot of different things done to the bike over the last week. I will divide it up int a whole bunch of blogposts.

Not all of it is done by me, a lot of it was handled by my friends nephew. Thank you, Dejan =)

First up is the brake-light for my Givi-box:

I like having the margins on my side, and a brake light in my top-box seemed like a good idea. Not to expensive either.. You might remember that I bought  my givi-box at MC-artikler last year. (Half my bike is from that store now =P ) - The light is also bought there, and I even got a small discount. =)

I don't have any pictures from the actual installation, but it was rather easy. I do, however, have a picture of the light in operation:

It works great, and I highly recommend it!

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Finally got the locks changed on my givi!

All in all it took about 20 minutes, including 10-15 minutes of fidling with thin one old lock that was stuck!

Three boxes, one key!

Pictures to follow!

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Huge difference!

The new seals aren't leaking, and there is actually oil present in the forks =)

The change from 5w oil to 15w oil made the forks stiffer, and improved on handling quite a bit.
The mechanic also changed the front wheel bearings, which removed a little vibration and some noice.

All in all it cost 2935,- NOK ($474), but worth it!

To-do:

• Change fork seals and oil
• Fix indicators
• Buy and mount new top box with break light
• Change locks in Givi bags

Also took a trip to the cabin in sweden. It is a 320KM round trip. She is great on longer hauls, and I had no need for a break to rest my back. Millage was approx 0,5l/10km.
 
I was greeted at the cabin by someone special, who saw me comming on the bike and said "Daddy? UUUUUP!!!" - I guess someone enjoys sitting on daddy's bike =)
 

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Time to get the seals changed!

Off to the repairshop today, to change oil and seals. Hope this will improve handling and breaking!


To-Do

• Change fork seals and oil
• Fix indicators
• Buy and mount new top box with break light
• Change locks in Givi bags
• Tighten Givi rack
• Mount Autocom

86820km

Time to tackle the rattle of the rack!

I got a tube of grease (26,90 NOK ($4,50)) from biltema and got to work!

MMMMM! Nothing like a little grease for the bolts!

I went over the rack, and thightened all the bolts, but the rattling persisted. After a little sound hunting, I found the reason!

The previous owner has mounted a 12v outlet in one of the side covers. I never payed it much attention while removing said covers, but it was loose, and barely hanging on. After a little bit of tightning, the sound was gone :)

Note the nice, purple colour too.

There is a crack in the side cove, so I bought some more stuff, this time at Clas Ohlson - Some fiberglass and lamination epoxy for 119,- NOK ($20)

I went over the bike and tightened up a lot of screws. Also figured out the problem with wobbling speedo gauge. Tighten, tighten and tighten the wire =)

All in all, a good session with the bike, it runs a lot smoother now, with less vibrations and not so many weird noises!

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Time to go shopping!

Off to biltema I went, and this is what I got:

New fuses!

(49,90 NOK ($8))

New fuse holder!

(29,90 NOK ($5))

Some cable shoes!

(39,90 NOK ($6,50))

Took out the old fuse box, and cut the wires, making sure that I didn't get any of them mixed up.

What is left now is some clean up work, to make it look better, and to attach things properly.

My handywork isn't pretty, but I got the job done. Note the busted relay, taped together on the left hand side!

Any ideas on waterproofing and securing the area around the fuses a bit better? The old fuse box had a lid, and that was probably for a reason. Anyone?

The hotgrips work perfectly now, and I can enjoy warm hands during our wonderful Oslo summer.... (11c and rain this morning =( )

According to the xjbikes forum, this, along with thin oil in the forks is a common problem on this bike... Well, not anymore!

Time for a brand new To-do:

• Change fork seals and oil
• Fix indicators
• Buy and mount new top box with break light
• Change locks in Givi bags
• Tighten Givi rack
•  Mount Autocom

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Ordering new keys for the givis!

I tried getting new keys for my givi. It isn'tpossible.

Apparently I need new cylinders, as givi doesn't make spare keys.

mcartikler wanted 650,- NOK for ($108) three locks, which I find a bit stiff...
I found them online for 210,- NOK ($35)  with shipping from the UK, so again I'll play the waiting game. (and it sucks... I'll rather play hungry, hungry hippos)

Edit:

The locks are here now! (August 4th)

To-Do:

• Change fork seals and oil
• Install heated grips
• Order keys for givi boxes
• Fix indicators