Self Inflicted Wound - Page 2

**DukeDesmo** · 20 Aug 08, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by stevel

Pete/ Did you know the 996 etc have a drain plug at the base of the tank? A screw in job, drop that and it drains the lot, but you'd need a container.

But you still need to take the tank off and I once tried to remove that screw on mine, it was stuck fast in there. Sod's law says the threads would strip 400 miles from home - just as easy (and probably quicker) to turn the tank upside down at that point.

**Gooner** · 20 Aug 08, 09:04 PM

You are not alone Pete - I had my head stuck up my backside about a year ago, just got back from holls and used to putting petrol in the bike so drove my diesel scenic to the garage - and filled up with petrol !!!!

I ran it for about ten miles and wondered why it had no grunt before I realised what I'd done. Luckily I was right by a garage which had stayed open late for another customer and they pumped out my tank & filled me up with diesel. It doesn't seem to have had any long term effects on the car engine - only on my pride.

As an aside, they didn't charge me for getting rid of the contaminated fuel because - you gotta believe this - there was a guy living opposite the garage who drives a tank - yep, a sherman type battle wagon! - and it runs on a mixture of diesel and petrol, so he was happy to get £60 of free fuel.

**petevtwin650** · 20 Aug 08, 09:59 PM

Well from the sound of it I'm not the only numpty on here. Phew.

In fact I did use the drain plug which did the job of totally draining it. Was tight to undo and I was worried it wouldn't seal properly but it has apparently.

This pic courtesy of one of the 45 plus people who were watching

**Tush67** · 20 Aug 08, 10:14 PM

'Pete's heath robinson approach to brewing hooch in his tank certainly captured the interest of the locals.'

**geo7863** · 20 Aug 08, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Tush67

'Pete's heath robinson approach to brewing hooch in his tank certainly captured the interest of the locals.'

Oh goody caption competition I like dem...

"Its ok sweetheart please come out now, I promise never to pull another wheelie with you on the back"

**petevtwin650** · 21 Aug 08, 07:39 AM

The micky taking has began

This is my avatar from the site that organised my trip up Norf.

Note the legend under my username

Mind you I've been looking for a new user name and that's it I reckon.

**luckypants** · 21 Aug 08, 09:10 AM

Still laughing Pete. Unfortunately after seeing how well the Duke performed as a real world bike, I'm looking at them! Always fancied one....

**MarkST** · 21 Aug 08, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by luckypants

after seeing how well the Duke performed as a real world bike, I'm looking at them! Always fancied one....

Wot u riding at the mo then ?

**luckypants** · 21 Aug 08, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkST

Wot u riding at the mo then ?

I ride a VFR VTEC. If I get a 996/998 it would be as a second bike. My VTEC did a 3500 mile tour of Europe in comfort with some fun thrown in, so she stays.

**luckypants** · 21 Aug 08, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by petevtwin650

This pic courtesy of one of the 45 plus people who were watching

And that's me with a bald head, not doubled over laughing, honest!

**MarkST** · 21 Aug 08, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by luckypants

I ride a VFR VTEC. My VTEC did a 3500 mile tour of Europe in comfort with some fun thrown in, so she stays.

Superb. An ST will also do that (probably show a VFR 'the quick way' through the turns too)

**petevtwin650** · 22 Aug 08, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkST

Superb. An ST will also do that (probably show a VFR 'the quick way' through the turns too)

Well Luckypants is not your stereotypical Viffer rider and unless you are seriously quick on an ST I think not.

Perplexes me though that an ST4S makes more power than my same engined "superbike".

**MarkST** · 22 Aug 08, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by petevtwin650

Luckypants is not your stereotypical Viffer rider and unless you are seriously quick on an ST I think not.

I take it all back then Pete

**DukeDesmo** · 22 Aug 08, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by petevtwin650

Perplexes me though that an ST4S makes more power than my same engined "superbike".

Probably 'coz it's not a Diesel.........

**luckypants** · 22 Aug 08, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkST

Superb. An ST will also do that (probably show a VFR 'the quick way' through the turns too)

Yeah tried an ST when they first came out and I had a VFR750-FV. Didn't like it. Never even thought of an ST4 when looking to replace the SV, so there you go.

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Originally Posted by petevtwin650

Well Luckypants is not your stereotypical Viffer rider and unless you are seriously quick on an ST I think not.

*blushes* Thanks Pete.