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Re: New Saturno 500 IOM owner

Post by Rangy » Sun Sep 13, 2020 10:24 pm

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Re: New Saturno 500 IOM owner

Post by mikewallis » Mon Sep 14, 2020 12:46 am

Nice to see that it's finally on the road :)

Cheers!

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Re: New Saturno 500 IOM owner

Post by Joachim » Mon Sep 14, 2020 1:46 pm

Rangy wrote: Sun Sep 13, 2020 10:24 pmPM sent
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Re: New Saturno 500 IOM owner

Post by Rangy » Sun Sep 20, 2020 6:41 am

mikewallis wrote: Mon Sep 14, 2020 12:46 am Nice to see that it's finally on the road :)

Cheers!

Mike
Hopefully it won't be too long before I will be able to plan a trip to Victoria :)
Cheers
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Re: New Saturno 500 IOM owner

Post by Rangy » Sun Nov 01, 2020 10:17 am

The second oil sightglass was successfull.
The registration process is still ongoing. There was a faulty front brake electrical switch, brake lines to change for regulations.
Meanwhile I could take it to the track for a test run. Apart from an idle screw spring not doing its job causing difficult starting, it went well. I took it easy as it is still on 'run in' mileage.
Over the next few weeks I plan to complete the registration process and get the decals applied. Then I can start using it on the road.

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Re: New Saturno 500 IOM owner

Post by Joachim » Sun Nov 01, 2020 11:41 am

*thumb* well done

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Re: New Saturno 500 IOM owner

Post by mikewallis » Sat Nov 14, 2020 10:37 pm

Good to see you are nearly there :D

I had the same brake hoses and had no issue with them in Vic.

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Re: New Saturno 500 IOM owner

Post by Rangy » Mon Dec 07, 2020 10:12 pm

It seems the registration process can vary around the country (Australia).
The exhaust pipes were fine without baffles. - even though I had them ready if required.
My "finely" crafted chainguard didn't get a mention...

I have just had the tank, seat and fairing repainted the same colour as it was, without the chips, and with decals.
The painter informs me he has damaged the front tank rubber bush. I haven't seen the extent of the damage. :(

Does anyone know where I can find tank rubber bushes if I need one? Are they common with any other bikes?

I might be able to glue it.

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Re: New Saturno 500 IOM owner

Post by mikewallis » Fri Dec 11, 2020 9:30 pm

I had to extend the chain guard, change the front indicators and fit baffles to the pipes for a roadworthy in Victoria.

I must say that the IOM twin pipes are too loud for me. Even with ear plugs I find them unpleasant.

The tank bush shouldn't be a problem. Lots of older British and Italian bikes used them. The issue is finding the right size because this is never listed.

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Re: New Saturno 500 IOM owner

Post by Rangy » Mon Dec 14, 2020 2:07 am

Yes Mike, I saw your very good video.
I took it out for a short ride on the weekend. The pipes didn't seem too loud but will see how it goes on the longer runs.
I have the baffles if I need them.

The rubber bush has been glued which seems to have worked ok. I will still try and replace it if I can.
I have purchased a bunch of parts from the wrecker in QLD. It looks like there might be some tank rubbers there.

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Re: New Saturno 500 IOM owner

Post by Rangy » Mon Dec 14, 2020 3:19 am

Ready for the first outing:

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Re: New Saturno 500 IOM owner

Post by mikewallis » Wed Dec 16, 2020 8:43 pm

It's looking good :)

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Re: New Saturno 500 IOM owner

Post by Rangy » Tue Dec 22, 2020 3:33 am

The first proper road ride went well.
It was a cold early morning with a ride of about 100km around the north of Tasmania.
Stopped at Lilydale for a warm up drink.

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The temp was running high on the gauge. Is this normal, or something to worry about? It was constantly at the temp in the picture below.
When I changed the timing belt I checked the water pump and it seemed to move easily both ways with no play.

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Re: New Saturno 500 IOM owner

Post by Nozem » Tue Dec 22, 2020 11:55 am

Great picture of your first ride on the Saturno, John! I hope this one makes it onto the 2021 Kalender *thumb*

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Re: New Saturno 500 IOM owner

Post by Rangy » Wed Dec 23, 2020 6:12 am

"water temperature absolutely perfect as long as you are in the green range with 1 mm spare to the end."

That is good to know. I didn't use the bleed nut on the cylinder head so will refill using that.

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