What did you do with your GRiSO today?

Biondino Posts : 263 Join date : 2020-10-17

One thing about the GRiSO if I may say it, the most sexy, civilized bike as far as looks go. But some days, particularly with the 1200 motor I have and it's current state of tune, it's amazing that I even still have the license to operate the bad bitch.....good God my brothers.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 1470 Join date : 2016-01-25 Age : 69

ssmith996 wrote:: What did I do with my GRiSO today? I sold it for more money than I paid for it!

Sad you are leaving but
especially for USA members
what year was it and what did price you get?

GRiSO Capo Posts : 765 Join date : 2015-01-13 Age : 67

Jon,
A 2014 just like mine was traded in here in Savannah, GA about a month ago. It had something like 6k miles on it and was for sale for $8,000. It sold pretty quickly to someone in Atlanta I was told. I suspect it went for asking price or close. It looked completely stock, no farkles……

Nibbio Posts : 634 Join date : 2013-12-23

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Grignapoco Posts : 122 Join date : 2021-11-28 Age : 58

A new pair of shoes for GRiSO; changed out the OEM Metzlers for Pirelli Rosso IVs. OMgiddyG - the danger is that these Rossos let me think I'm a better rider than I really am. Those Metzlers were junk.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10703 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67

I have Metzlers on the Shitter. They came with it. I can't wait for them to wear out. They're horrible!

Tanabuso Posts : 60 Join date : 2017-08-05 Age : 70

I've been running and liking the Pirelli Angel GT 2's for road and occasional track. They lasted a solid 12k miles.
Now I'm hearing good things about Michelin's new Road 6's
Any reviews on them here?

Biondino Posts : 278 Join date : 2015-06-02

BruPo wrote:: I've been running and liking the Pirelli Angel GT 2's for road and occasional track. They lasted a solid 12k miles.
Now I'm hearing good things about Michelin's new Road 6's
Any reviews on them here?

I to have the angels and good, much better than the PR5s... Curious to, about the 6s

GRiSO Capo Posts : 193 Join date : 2019-07-28

I use Pirelli Angel GTs. I had Pirelli Angel GSs before but they wore out too quickly for my liking. The GTs have a harder rubber along the centre line but still hold very well as far as I am concerned.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10703 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67

New seat for the shitter was collected today. Haven't ridden with it, busted ribs somewhat preclude that, but I sat on it and it feels like a seat!

Pics later.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 826 Join date : 2014-10-07 Age : 70

washed it.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10703 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67

Wash your mouth out with soap! What is this 'Wash' you speak of?

Grignapoco Posts : 112 Join date : 2016-08-29 Age : 41

Degs wrote:: Fuck fuck fick fuck arse biscuits. Dropped mine today. I have a awkward exit from my garage onto a steep hill and the front end slid out. Scratched the valvole cover, both the black andd silver bits, scratched the ball end of the front brake lever, scratched the rear footpeg
, and bar end .Bruisedmy foot. Passing biker helped me lift it. Thanks mate.
The GRiSO had neverbeen down beforeand its 20 yearssinceI last Dropped a bike, my cbx 750 when I forgot the disk lock. So nothing too bad. Probablydropedthevalueofthebike by £1000.
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I have a brand new RH side valve cover if interested? I dropped my bike in a low speed low side, scuffed the valve cover and other bits, however, the cover I bought is for the newer engine and doesn't fit mine.

Grignapoco Posts : 112 Join date : 2016-08-29 Age : 41

This weekend,

Changed oil, filter, transmission and gearbox oil, rear brake pads and having new front tyre fitted tomorrow. Rounded off a fork pinch bolt (almost every bolt on the GRiSO is made of toffee), ordered some news ones to put on when wheel goes back on tomorrow.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10703 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67

In Oz, at least where I live, we don't have problems with the fasteners per se. They get mangled by shit tools and the like but they don't seize and fuck up. Is it the salt on winter roads?

With the rear brake don't forget when you put the new pads in to pull the caliper off it's sliding pins and grease them up. If you don't they'll seize up in a trice and then things become awkward and expensive!

Grignapoco Posts : 112 Join date : 2016-08-29 Age : 41

Pete Roper wrote:: In Oz, at least where I live, we don't have problems with the fasteners per se. They get mangled by shit tools and the like but they don't seize and fuck up. Is it the salt on winter roads?

With the rear brake don't forget when you put the new pads in to pull the caliper off it's sliding pins and grease them up. If you don't they'll seize up in a trice and then things become awkward and expensive!

I dont ride once the salt is on the roads on the UK, but im guessing its a function of British weather.

Regarding the sliding pins, are you referring to the pin that retains the pads?

GRiSO Capo Posts : 1470 Join date : 2016-01-25 Age : 69

Pete Roper wrote:: New seat for the shitter was collected today. Haven't ridden with it, busted ribs somewhat preclude that, but I sat on it and it feels like a seat!

Pics later.

Pete when and how did you break some ribs??

I must have missed that?

Hope the pain is easing off

GRiSO Capo Posts : 826 Join date : 2014-10-07 Age : 70

Pete Roper wrote:: Wash your mouth out with soap! What is this 'Wash' you speak of?

I'm biting the bullet and selling it. Arthritis and big bikes don't mix-I can only do 30 miles before it gets too painful. Very sad, as I thought it was a keeper. Now looking for a V7.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10703 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67

McCarthy1983 wrote:: I dont ride once the salt is on the roads on the UK, but im guessing its a function of British weather.

Regarding the sliding pins, are you referring to the pin that retains the pads?

Nah. It's a floating caliper. The pistons work on me pad which pushes on the disc and the caliper itself slides on pins away from the disc forcing the inboard pad against the other side of the disc. Every action has an equal and opposite reaction.

To keep it working the pins the caliper moves on have to be free to move. They are sealed, not very effectively, by rubber boots and are usually assembled with minimal grease on the pins. Obviously on a brake you don't want huge gobs of grease floating about but at the same time the caliper must be kept free on the pins so it can function. When the pads are out the caliper can be pulled off the pins, the pins cleaned up and they can be lubricated with some marine grease. On reassembly any excess should be wiped off before the pads are reinstalled and the caliper and it's mount remounted on the bevelbox.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10703 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67

lcjohnny wrote:: Pete when and how did you break some ribs??

I must have missed that?

Hope the pain is easing off

I fell over a cat grave in the front yard and went arse over tit! Utter stupidity! Rolling Eyes

All our ex-felines are buried there and their graves are marked by small brick monuments, (That also stop foxes digging them up!). Doofus comes home, hops out of the car, kicks a brick and injures his ancient self horribly.

There are no Purple Hearts for self inflicted wounds! It is excruciating though.....

L'Innominato Posts : 3420 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 65

It's a dangerous world out there, Pete!

Hope you feel better soon.

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GRiSO Capo Posts : 1470 Join date : 2016-01-25 Age : 69

I bet that was fun explaining to the Dr!
Still hurts however you do it
Get well soon

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10703 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67

Sesanka, my quack, is a Sri Lankan import. Nothing I do surprises him. He jaut shakes his head, rolls his eyes and quietly lectures me.

Poor bastard...... Rolling Eyes

Top GP. Very thorough. I have a lot of time for him and I'm very cynical about doctors because my dad was one! Laughing

Don Abbondio Posts : 6086 Join date : 2014-03-13 Age : 69

Pete, just don't laugh at your own misfortune - it fuken hurts!

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10703 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67

Oh I know. This isn't my first rodeo with ribs!

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