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Title: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on November 25, 2012, 09:09:55 PM Seems like every other site has one of these so might as well try here and see how far this thread might go.......I don't remember ever seeing a "What did you do to your motorcycle today?" thread on here. Maybe there was?
I was a busy boy today with the bikes. Finally decided to drain the fuel tank and carbs on the RZ 350 I bought in spring. Way overdue, I wanted to do this several months back as I didn't want the carbs to start gumming up on me. Removed some plastic bits, got the battery back in, drained the tank and started the bike up to burn up what was within the carbs. Started right up after a few kicks and then there was 2 stroke smoke...........and the masses were happy ;D The bike is now back in the basement and will get some cosmetic attention sometime in the future. I do feel better knowing that the carbs have been drained. After starting a very long time ago and abruptly coming to a halt a short while back, the 93 Katana 750 once again is looking like a motorcycle. Triples, front forks, front wheel, fender and brakes found their way back on the bike last night and today. New grease for the steering head bearings and speedo drive box. All went together nicely and will start now on the plastics for this motorcycle. Need to thank Trevor for motivating me back to the Kat. Trevor's story and pics re his GSXR 750 purchase provided me with the motivation to carry on. After all, the Katana and GSXR are closely related. Finally, spent some time getting the red 84 GS 750 ready for winter. My daily rider. Drained the tank and carbs and took it down to the basement for another winter. Had a couple people interested in buying it from me over the past few weeks but didn't quite get to the selling point this time around. We'll see what happens this spring. Anybody else work on their bike? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: stanfromhell on November 25, 2012, 09:29:40 PM Gave mine a Hug and a Kiss :-*
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on November 25, 2012, 09:49:08 PM Put the battery tender on the CX650E.
Removed the grab bar and rear turn signal assembly from the CX500 and installed new, smaller turn signals. Installed new fork gaiters and tilted the bars back a little bit to try and stop my right hand from going numb. Shawn Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on November 25, 2012, 10:16:29 PM Finally remembered to put some fuel stabilizer in after they bikes were already sitting there for a few months. ???
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on November 25, 2012, 11:04:07 PM Took mine out for a cold ride today :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Evil-Kawood on November 26, 2012, 07:26:28 AM Took mine out for a cold ride today :) Me too.Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on November 26, 2012, 09:10:19 AM Bout time you started riding >:D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Evil-Kawood on November 26, 2012, 09:27:31 AM I was even out on the Unicycle the other day,I'm on a roll.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on November 26, 2012, 09:41:11 AM Better enjoy the weather while ya can, there saying a hard winter coming.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: fffCycles on November 26, 2012, 09:56:21 AM I pulled all of the batteries after contemplating a ride and deciding it was a dumb idea. Then I filled the tanks and put fuel stabiliser in those bikes as well.
Pulled the tank on the BSA Bobber, will have to strip the tank repair the leaking seam and have it repainted. Damn I hate ethanol. Looking forward to the holidays as I am taking a month off and plan to do a lot on the bikes. Frank Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: star_deceiver on November 26, 2012, 05:38:54 PM Moved the rear of the KLR 3 inches to the left. Water dripping through a crack in the parking garage roof was splashing and refreezing where it shouldn't.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on November 26, 2012, 11:08:33 PM Rode up to the Chevron and fueled up both the collector bikes for the winter, took the long way around on both just in case it was the last for the winter. Fired up the Shadow as hadnt run for a few months as we only rode the old bikes this year and ignored the newer bike. Stared at the Z1R project bike and thought in my mind of a thousand things to do with it this winter. Thought of draining the oil on the other Z1R so to fix the leak from the mag cover. Decided there still might be one more ride left this year so turned the light out in the garage and went back to work.
Wheels Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Mountainmikey on November 27, 2012, 04:45:04 AM Riding today!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: dicken on November 28, 2012, 08:48:56 PM i got the 77-T140 stripped down to the bone today. now i'm in for lots of cleaning stripping sand blasting and powder coating. good thing i got all winter. ken.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on November 28, 2012, 09:40:33 PM Swapped out the turn signal flasher so that my new turn signals actually work properly.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: maggotbreath on November 28, 2012, 11:40:37 PM Didn't actually do anything but I bought a fancy new wastegate today ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Cuff on November 29, 2012, 01:54:24 AM Fixed my fog lights and heated grips. I like both on my early morning commutes. Yup, still going.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on December 01, 2012, 03:06:53 PM Went to Langley U-blast. Soda blasted Z1 carbs and spare valve cover. Sand blasted Z1 tank that I will keep for spare or sell at some later date. Offers?
Polished Z1 carb tops & bowls. Ross Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on December 01, 2012, 03:25:52 PM Installed a set of CX500C pegs on my CX500D
They put your foot about 1" lower and 1" further back, much more comfortable. Shawn Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on December 01, 2012, 03:29:44 PM Ross,
I am interested how the carbs turned out today? Can you put some pictures up or bring them to show and tell tomorrow with you. Thanks John Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on December 01, 2012, 09:20:30 PM I took a couple of pics, they didn't turn out that well. I'll bring the stuff I blasted.
After I got home about 1:30 this afternoon, I cleaned the rest of the carb parts, then polished the carb caps and bowls. Then I reconstructed the carb rack. It was quite a challenge, as I had dismantled it last winter. The linkage on the 73 Z1's is quite intricate even compared to later Z1's, lots of tiny ball joints. But all is well, and the carbs are almost ready to go. I still need to bench sync them. But more importantly, I need to set the float levels. In order to do that I need a special bowl drain adapter with a clear tube. I don't have one. Anybody out there have one I can borrow, or come on over and we'll do it together. See you at coffee tomorrow. Cheers, Ross Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on December 02, 2012, 08:41:56 AM ...this place to write stuff ...I don't know what to call it cause I'm not computer smart ..."thread" ?.. seems like a great place to release some "pent up rage" so to speak, so thank you jetta90 for the opportunity and the invitation.. ...with this particular "mule", that will be my last "Iron Horse", what I've been attached to for better than a decade, I have found that right from it's introduction into my life the "molding" that has occurred with each of us, for each other, has been virtually like a snap shot of global warming through one of them "time lapsed" film deals.. Every year I ride through my plated time doing a few slight "mods" and then the "steed" is parked somewhere where it will be observed, photographed, and massaged repeatedly until the ritual "plating" ...which always occurs on a 14th, cuz then I get the "13" on my plate ....kinda odd maybe, but it has been that way since we met.. ...the "photograph's" become prints that I draw idea's on until they look like chalk art, or changes have taken place, and then they are replaced or updated. I look at them before I go to sleep, as they are beside the bed with writing implements for taking notes or drawing inspiration if I wake during the night. ...this year My "Tired Iron" hibernates just beyond the patio doors outside my den, approximately 8 feet from the couch in there that unfolds into a sleeping spot ,if need be, and gazes at me longingly, sometimes taunting, other times proudly reassuring our relationship and our bond to me, silently and boldly. ......god I Love that motorcycle... ....I "touch" it regularly, be it taking covers off to inspect, or a few gentle roll over kicks to move some 50 weight around, changing an air cleaner, or even moving the front wheel to the other side so I can admire it from a new angle for a bit.. ....does the "fung shway" balance ? ....hhhhhmmmmmmmm... ..maybe I'm "unbalanced" myself.. ....however, to me.. ...it is the most real, moving, church like relationship that I have ever had in my life. ....it's like a good Doobie Brothers tune sung by Micheal Mcdonald, or Ave Maria sung by Andreas Bocelli .. ....with the volume real LOUD !! ...I wish you all the very best that the festive season can offer. Thanks. cuzzin Gerry ....your retarded friend. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on December 02, 2012, 09:42:26 AM That's not retarded, you just love your bike nothing wrong with that..
And it gets me thinking time to get my 73 back together..had that bike since 76..spring of that year.. The last year's I was riding that old 74, I would see people from back in the day, and say..remember my green bike from way back, and they would say yeah.. Then I would say we'll that is the same tank, and the same paint.... Man a lot of years went by... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: paulh on December 02, 2012, 11:16:18 AM I agree with 754,I don't think your retarded at all.I think you have everything in good balance.But,I do see a literary genius that's not being used to it's full potential.You have a way of writing that captivates.If you ever decide to write a book,let me know and I'd be the first to buy it.Best of the season to you to Gerry.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on December 02, 2012, 03:03:18 PM Guys Guys Guys I don't like to hear the word Retarded------------- Mentally Challenged is the word. >:D ;D
Your Not Challenged Gerry ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: stanfromhell on December 02, 2012, 04:30:39 PM I can't even get my Indian started unless it's retarded a bit. :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on December 02, 2012, 07:18:56 PM Paul, I am obliged that you may identify with my rant now and then Brother. I would write if I knew how. My typing here is a weird kind of therapy thing... ...and Kaw74, I have "mentally challenged" family members. There is a difference. ...I AM a "retard".. ....cuzzin Gerry. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Cuff on December 02, 2012, 08:09:26 PM Back to bikes. I had to fix my rear brake light switch. Kept sticking on. Not too safe last night riding home in a cold storm at midnight with the light on. Nobody knew if I was stopping. :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on December 02, 2012, 09:17:56 PM I rode mine :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on December 04, 2012, 06:37:45 PM Glued on the bar grips on the 73 Z1. Other than installing the new tank and body panels when they arrive, I'm done with the chassis. Next is setting the float levels. After Christmas I do the engine. Should be complete by February.
Ross Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on December 04, 2012, 07:32:11 PM Not today, but yesterday, finally got the ownership sorted on the RT...slowed to a glacial pace because of ICBC doin' the old work to rule routine.....three months, good thing I'm patient.....or am a patient, or something.....now I can really start work on it...goody...... 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on December 04, 2012, 08:10:35 PM ....I "pondered"... ...no.. ...I "mulled".. ....yah, I "mulled" cleaning the bugs that I acquired on my last ride of the year off of my windshield today.. ....and then I got to thinkin.. ..hey.. ...if the Mayan calender is right... ....who really gives a shet. ..so I'm back to just lookin at it again. God I Love that bike.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on December 04, 2012, 08:49:29 PM Gerry, look again at the translation for the Mayan calendar thingy.......it does not say the end of the world, it says the end of the work week...it is on a Friday, after all..... ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on December 04, 2012, 10:19:18 PM Got to do some sanding on the 93 Katana 750 fairing. Not one of my favorite pass times but it will get done a little at a time till completed.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: paulh on December 05, 2012, 06:46:21 PM How many of our group have thought of this?Ditch the idea of going out and murdering a tree for Christmas and bring your favorite bike into your living room.Decorate it up like a riendeer,the handle bars are ready made antlers.Use your imagination to make the face over the headlight and a tail at the taillight end.Re install the battery and turn the key on to impress the children.Red eyes or nose the choice is yours.Plenty of room underneath for gifts(CAUTION)Do not attempt this with any British motorcycles unless the gifts are topped of with an oil tray.The benifits are obvious.Your bike gets to spend a bit of time languishing where it should be,nice and warm,there is no falling needles and you won't have look for a place to dump the dead tree off.Bobbles(Which Evil-K Wood is fond of )can be hung from footpegs,side covers etc.Or,wrap your spokes in minilites.Great idea eh gang????
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on December 05, 2012, 07:12:23 PM A bike in the house, maybe if I wanted to become single >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on December 05, 2012, 09:37:57 PM I stuffed the rd in the basement and i'm still married. Give it a try?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: stanfromhell on December 05, 2012, 11:16:16 PM If I were to be foolish enough to stuff myy bike iin the basement she would promptly re-stuff it "where the sun don't shine" :P Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on December 06, 2012, 05:59:47 AM Back to Bikes. Paul, you are GENIUS !! ....AND WE COULD CALL IT "OLIVE" !!! THE "OTHER" REINDEER !!! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Rob 802 on December 06, 2012, 06:44:45 AM bike in living room just have too decorate now
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Cuff on December 06, 2012, 07:16:23 AM Oil change two days ago and yup, road to work again. Sure hope the snow stays away until AFTER I get homw. If not i put on the winter tires. ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on December 06, 2012, 11:32:48 PM Some of the guys from the club came by this evening. Shawn, Gord, Peter, and Rob. Removed the head from the kz1000 donor motor and loosened the cylinders. Gord then used his valve spring compressor to remove the springs and valves from both the 1000 and 900 heads. Peter checked the valve stem diameter and seals to see if anything would be interchangeable with his motors.
Had a couple of beers and a few laughs. All in all a good evening. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Cuff on December 07, 2012, 12:41:02 AM Some of the guys from the club came by this evening. Shawn, Gord, Peter, and Rob. Removed the head from the kz1000 donor motor and loosened the cylinders. Gord then used his valve spring compressor to remove the springs and valves from both the 1000 and 900 heads. Peter checked the valve stem diameter and seals to see if anything would be interchangeable with his motors. Had a couple of beers and a few laughs. All in all a good evening. Sounds like a great time. Reminds me of these guys. http://www.garagenight.tv/2008/02/ But wait. Gord touched a Kawi??? I thought he gave up the dark side of the force. :) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on December 07, 2012, 02:02:25 AM Ross, I would have liked to join the group tonight but needed to be with Mrs Wheels to attend a Christmas function at the seniors home.
Might have to invite you and the others over in January to help me pull the head off the blue Z1R as it has started to develop a British personality this year. I have to wipe a streak of oil from the fins after every ride, fine when its warm but seems to weep during initial startup and ride. Was going to take the easy route and run it up to Burnaby Kawasaki initially but probably fairly simple to do it here plus plenty of support from talking to everyone so should be a breeze. Hope to see you all at coffee this Sunday and if you are all not tired of Kawasakis yet I hope to lean on you a bit. John Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on December 07, 2012, 08:46:21 AM I'd have you guys over to help work on my bikes but...
They're Hondas.. ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: second chance on December 07, 2012, 05:33:05 PM They can't need much, >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on December 07, 2012, 05:58:32 PM TT, your Honda is just a Japanese Guzzi. Get Roy to help you.
Ross Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on December 07, 2012, 06:47:05 PM Hmm..
A Honda, then a Guzzi, I'd just need a BMW to have the whole motorcycle Axis of Evil. Shawn. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Rob 802 on December 09, 2012, 06:15:51 PM painted tank and side covers now just waiting for it to dry than do the clear coats. did a bit of polishing and cleaning on some of the aluminum
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on December 09, 2012, 06:24:13 PM Rode my CX650E to coffee this morning, ran better than expected, just need to put some miles on her.
Shawn Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on December 09, 2012, 06:34:15 PM Hmm.. A Honda, then a Guzzi, I'd just need a BMW to have the whole motorcycle Axis of Evil. Shawn. Shawn .......... that comment was well thought out. I like that! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Preacher on December 10, 2012, 09:27:49 PM Stripped down my 1982 XJ 650 Seca to begin a from the ground up restoration.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on December 11, 2012, 07:57:20 AM Preacher,
Hope you are going to grace us with progress pictures. Love to see the before , during and after as you go. Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on December 11, 2012, 10:03:10 PM The #20 pilot jets for my KZ1000 finally arrived today. I installed them this evening. Best $15 I've spent in along time. She fired up and idled down nicely. No more popping and farting. It was pissing down rain and pitch dark outside so I didn't take her out. May not get a chance until after New Year.
So, any of you out there that own a KZ1000 with Vance & Hines header, I recommend #20 pilot jets. If you are still running the #17.5s, you are probably running too lean. I had the #17.5s in there as recommended by a couple of reputable shops, including the place I ordered the header from. The bike ran, but not well. Was OK after 1/2 throttle or more. At idle and low rpms it missed and popped. It ran better when warmed up, but popped on deceleration. The pipes were beginning to blue. All indications of a lean condition. So I stopped riding it and ordered #20 pilots. Starts and idles well right away. Problem solved. Cheers, Ross Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Kaw-meister on December 12, 2012, 12:35:43 AM painted frame yesterday, disassembled triple clamp, front wheel, and forks. pics to follow.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Justbike on December 12, 2012, 06:25:56 PM Invited 3 friends over for a sleepover ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Evil-Kawood on December 12, 2012, 07:45:56 PM OMFG are those the bikes you just bought? And I thought I was a Kawasaki crazy, I'd bet you got the Kawasaki logo tattooed on your butt! (that would be a good thing)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: dicken on December 12, 2012, 08:24:36 PM waiting for parts so nothing to do on the bikes so i have made good progress on my home made sand blasting cabinet. i need this so i can continue with restorations. it's big enough to put a whole frame in. does any one know where a guy can find a foot operated blasting nossle? ken.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on December 12, 2012, 08:50:51 PM That looks good Ken, I also built one that will handle a frame.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: dicken on December 12, 2012, 08:52:54 PM you are the one who inspired this project, henry. thanks, ken.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Cuff on December 12, 2012, 09:03:32 PM Dammit Dale, knock it off. ;D :DJ/K ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on December 12, 2012, 09:06:55 PM Cleaning and re-organising the shop, I pushed the bikes from one side to the other and back again, does that count as "doing something"? ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on December 12, 2012, 09:45:53 PM you are the one who inspired this project, henry. thanks, ken. I like your funnel you made . Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on December 12, 2012, 09:54:36 PM Got my pistons today so off to the machine shop for boring.
Also bought new baffles for my 4 into 4 pipes Went to see Boris Z1 today Ahhhhhhhhhh what a beautifull Bike Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: star_deceiver on December 12, 2012, 10:28:04 PM Moved the KLR 7 inches to the right... Had to make room for my new toy!
(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/Calgary-20121212-00716.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: paulh on December 12, 2012, 11:13:26 PM Nice truck Ryan....
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on December 12, 2012, 11:34:04 PM Took the KZ1000 out for a spin to check out the #20 pilot jets. Roy and I did the North Road, Barnette Hwy, SFU loop, and back to New West. The 1000 ran better than she ever has (once she warmed up). And MAN DOES SHE SOUND NICE!! And what a rocket!!
Started cleaning off the work bench. I'm hosting a Christmas party in the garage on Saturday night. Should be a lot of fun. It is the second annual SAW (Sapperton Association of Woodworkers) Christmas party. Cheers, Ross Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Sr.X on December 13, 2012, 07:23:37 AM Changed the fork oil in the GS last night, carbs are also together and mounted. Waiting for pods and valve cover gasket and then to fire it up.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bajaman on December 13, 2012, 08:48:22 PM Picked up all my newly painted tank/fender/side covers/cafe faring for my 82 gpz 750....from the painter....Looks great!!!!!!..if I only could size the pics right on this site could show everyone ??? ???
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Cuff on December 13, 2012, 09:01:10 PM Advanced the throttle position sensor on my Versys. She was stumbling a little after changing back to the factory muffler. We'll see if I got it right in the morning during my commute to work. If not there's always the next day.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bajaman on December 13, 2012, 09:05:50 PM ..
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Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bajaman on December 13, 2012, 09:08:50 PM trying to post pic...sorry ???
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: fffCycles on December 14, 2012, 01:48:54 PM Hey Bajaman, if you can't get them down to a reasonable size just email them to me at fpasmor@hotmail.com and I will take care of sizing.
Frank Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: star_deceiver on December 14, 2012, 10:30:44 PM And they fit between the lines....... just ;D
(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/Calgary-20121214-00750_zpsa846b502.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on December 15, 2012, 08:51:42 AM Ryan, if you did not live in Alberta, you could have bought a Smart Car, and had room for another bike, as well... ;D....at least, everything is parked inside, that's the prime objective.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Pegdrag on December 16, 2012, 08:12:54 AM Hi Ryan, move'n on up huh...great to see ya do'n so well mate...life must be good in the forgotten bad lands of Alberta...lol.
Nice choice of truck, a four door, looks ready for a family eh...ohoh,...not right now then eh, ok... The bike looks clean, as normally would with you as owner, the truck however will be a challenge for anyone with winter here now... So have fun man, and keep yer stick on the ice... Bud Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on December 16, 2012, 06:32:35 PM More cleaning and getting rid of rust. Cliff.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on January 01, 2013, 04:04:58 PM Started off the new year doing some much needed maintenance on the Kawasaki Concours. The latest purchase from this past August.
Valve adjustment, air filter cleaned and oiled, motor oil/filter and rear drive gear oil were changed out by me shortly after the purchase. Just by what I could see.........or couldn't see .........I knew that this bike had not received much maintenance attention. Lubing and adjusting throttle cables today. They needed it badly. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Six To Go on January 01, 2013, 05:36:51 PM To day I'm getting ready to split my case halves on my 80 CBX.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wooden Shoe on January 01, 2013, 06:47:19 PM Went out to Chilliwack to finally bring the Goldwing home. Took about an hour to get her going! Not happy about being locked in a barn for three months I guess. Nice ride home.
Happy New Year All!!! Nico Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on January 02, 2013, 07:52:56 PM I swore at it as I walked by today. ....sometimes it's a love/hate thing.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Pegdrag on January 02, 2013, 08:14:09 PM love/hate...lol
we getcha... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: AJStriple on January 02, 2013, 10:02:52 PM removed 2 allen key screws from the beemer's rear mudguard and now am searching for my torx (yes the other screw is a torx @#$%^^&**) so just to be spitefull I went over and hugged the Rocket 3 and said to her "you would never do that kind of thing to me would you?" So back into the basement and continue the process of moving the tools up into the shop. It's not the destination but the journey that's fun.
Title: Gave the old girl a rectal exam yesterday Post by: stanfromhell on January 05, 2013, 12:27:02 PM Hooked up my new Data Logger with an O2 sensor in the tail pipe and discovered she is running very rich all throttle settings. Time to do some tuning. Lookout Maggotbreath, I'll be lurking out there next year and when we meet, tires will spin, smoke will billow and one of us will go home crying.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: fffCycles on January 05, 2013, 12:34:20 PM Now that is high-tech tuning. Must be useful though, did it cost much?
Frank Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: stanfromhell on January 05, 2013, 01:12:07 PM It is not cheap by the time you purchase the exhaust adapter, rpm sensor, cables etc but now I can have extremely accurate and consistent, real time air fuel mixture info. No more guessing and doing spark plug readings on the side of the road.
I may do a bit of moonlighting to help pay for it. http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/products/lm2.php Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: maggotbreath on January 05, 2013, 01:22:01 PM That's awesome Stan! Woudn't of had so much success with my Turbo bike without mine, million times better than plug chops or dyno tuning. Like you say "real world" no more guessing.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on January 05, 2013, 02:01:53 PM I sent the speedo and tach for the 850 away to get freshened. I'll clean up/paint the dash and brackets, have those ready when the other bits return. Now we'll see if my 110 really is 110, or 130...right, Kaw74?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on January 05, 2013, 05:11:50 PM I sent the speed and tach for the 850 away to get freshened. I'll clean up/paint the dash and brackets, have those ready when the other bits return. Now we'll see if my 110 really is 110, or 130...right, Kaw74? I can always tell my speed just by wind pressure against my helmet ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: stanfromhell on January 05, 2013, 07:07:39 PM A Kawasaki travelling fast enough to generate wind pressure that can actually be felt ?
Next we'll be reading tales about sore forearms too ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: second chance on January 05, 2013, 07:20:10 PM The sore arms would be from trying to keep it on the road, >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on January 05, 2013, 08:14:24 PM A Kawasaki travelling fast enough to generate wind pressure that can actually be felt ? Thats no Bull S#*t ask Evil ;DNext we'll be reading tales about sore forearms too ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on January 05, 2013, 08:15:47 PM The sore arms would be from trying to keep it on the road, >:D I ride a Kawi not a Suzi ;D 8) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on January 05, 2013, 08:21:57 PM Mmmmm ........stanfromhell and second chance.........you guys are such charmers. lol ........and I have to concur with your comments..........but alas, I was misguided to the dark side in early fall and purchased one of them Kawasakis.
So keeping with the spirit of this thread.......today I went out looking for some touch up paint for the Kawasaki Concours I purchased. Brought along a piece of the rear cowling which the paint supplier was able to get a read on the pigment composition. I got some matching silver paint bottled up in a spray can and it did look like a fairly good match. Got home and tried to do some touch up work on the Concours but my initial thoughts are that the purchased paint is a little darker than the original. I thought the match up would be a little closer. :'( I think I'm going to try again to get a proper paint match. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on January 05, 2013, 08:26:38 PM I think Second Chance will see the light someday like you did Jetta 90, but a guy the rides an Indian never. :o ;D >:D
Now what was this tread about ??? :-X Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on January 05, 2013, 10:40:37 PM At least the Indian owner will never have to worry about depreciation...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on January 05, 2013, 10:43:07 PM At least the Indian owner will never have to worry about depreciation... Thats true Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: second chance on January 06, 2013, 07:40:31 AM Anything that not worth much can't depreciate much, ::)
come on Henry you told Evil you had handleing problems on that kawcouch, Mine do not have a handling issue, so the beat goes on, :o Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on January 06, 2013, 09:55:51 AM Anything that not worth much can't depreciate much, ::) come on Henry you told Evil you had handleing problems on that kawcouch, Mine do not have a handling issue, so the beat goes on, :o Thats true with the Couch and what the hell is Evil telling you S#*t like that anyway ;D Fork Brace should come in some time this year, ordered it in from super brace in August after Sturgis . Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: second chance on January 06, 2013, 11:26:34 AM A little sparring keeps the whits sharp, >:D
Added a fork brace to the wing, big difference, you will be impressed, ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on January 06, 2013, 03:58:57 PM A little sparring keeps the whits sharp, >:D Added a fork brace to the wing, big difference, you will be impressed, ;D I noticed what a difference that fork brace made on Evils Wing. My 81 you could not take your hands off the bars and Hawkeye said he had a wobble at high speed when we went to Summeland If Super Brace cant have one for me before I start riding I will have to Pay 754 to make one ;D I NEED A MILL ;) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: second chance on January 06, 2013, 06:38:50 PM My wing did not wobble, just a bit mushy and not precise, :-\
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on January 06, 2013, 07:14:56 PM My wing did not wobble, just a bit mushy and not precise, :-\ Try riding over 50 km an hour and feel the difference ;) :D ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: second chance on January 06, 2013, 07:16:47 PM Huh ???
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on January 06, 2013, 07:19:29 PM Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on January 06, 2013, 07:33:08 PM Henry, I know you are just kidding, you can make that easy, on a lathe..
Ray, how did you say that bike handled at 150? ? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on January 06, 2013, 07:40:34 PM Henry, I know you are just kidding, you can make that easy, on a lathe.. Ray, how did you say that bike handled at 150? ? Your right Frank it can be done on a lathe if mine was running. Still hoping to find a mill in the future when I move. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: second chance on January 06, 2013, 07:45:36 PM I can not say as that would be self incriminateing, :-X Ha Ha
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on January 06, 2013, 09:34:48 PM Began cleaning and repair work on my Z1 engine cases.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on January 06, 2013, 11:10:25 PM Rode it a little, then moved it from one side of the shop to the other while trying to clean up all the crap I've managed to spread around.
I did find some floor today, yay me! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on January 06, 2013, 11:26:13 PM Well Ray, even if you were on the track once in a while... You can then say.. Feels great at that speed on the track..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Cuff on January 07, 2013, 07:44:05 PM Does riding to work and back in the rain count as washing it. ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Rob 802 on January 09, 2013, 07:03:09 PM Tom came over today help me figure out how to replace valve shims on my 850 took them all out measured them found sizes I needed all where to tight than went on a shim hunt found 4 in chemanus had to go to naniamio for last 2 was nice seeing gary again all replaced now and all are right thanks Tom now just have clean valve cover and reassemble
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Cuff on January 10, 2013, 04:27:17 PM Welded up my rear brake link on my rat bike with the new auto darkening mask my wife got me for christmas. Doesn't look good but it works. ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on January 10, 2013, 07:04:02 PM I removed the bars off the Harley to drill them for internal wiring,probably drop them off tomorrow for powdercoating.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on January 10, 2013, 08:08:21 PM Today I got the the gs750 wired up for the heated vest my lovely wife gave for xmas. An took care of a few issues on my gsxr too. Got my solo seat back from the paint shop, Perfections in Victoria. I really like the look it has. Took some pics of it to try for collector plate as it turned 25... I know it's gonna be a stretch but hey never thought the 1150 would get them.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on January 10, 2013, 08:36:53 PM Today I got the the gs750 wired up for the heated vest my lovely wife gave for xmas. An took care of a few issues on my gsxr too. Got my solo seat back from the paint shop, Perfections in Victoria. I really like the look it has. Took some pics of it to try for collector plate as it turned 25... I know it's gonna be a stretch but hey never thought the 1150 would get them. That's how it should look ;D Solo seat is the way to go........I have to wait another year for my plate :(Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on January 20, 2013, 03:29:07 PM Trickle charged the 3 live batteries I have just to keep them on the go during these winter months. Batteries are for the RZ 350, GS 750, and Concours.
I don't have one of them smart trickle chargers so have to tend to the batteries manually myself...... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: AJStriple on January 20, 2013, 04:25:10 PM out in the shop and now ready for transmission extraction ..... just need to get someone over as 2nd set of hands to prevent dropping or some other manhandling screwup. And just a question about the flywhel teeth .... would replacing the flywheel and starter drive be a good idea at this time?? (replacing clutch while doing this 40,000 mile spline lube seems to be a nobrainer but no problems with starter so far ) the starter has matching divots ....... so choices are ... replace starter drive .... replace both flywheel and starter drive.
So many decisions and only one small poorly functioning brain!!! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on January 23, 2013, 10:35:06 PM Moved my 76 KZ900 to a more accessible spot in the garage and began prepping it for sale. It should be in craiogslist by the weekend, a week at the latest.
Ross Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Kiwi_Roy on January 24, 2013, 06:44:33 AM out in the shop and now ready for transmission extraction ..... just need to get someone over as 2nd set of hands to prevent dropping or some other manhandling screwup. And just a question about the flywhel teeth .... would replacing the flywheel and starter drive be a good idea at this time?? (replacing clutch while doing this 40,000 mile spline lube seems to be a nobrainer but no problems with starter so far ) the starter has matching divots ....... so choices are ... replace starter drive .... replace both flywheel and starter drive. I would say those cogs are in good shape, I think they come with a chamfer like that to ease engagementRoy Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: second chance on January 24, 2013, 07:17:09 AM I popped the drain plug for the cooling system, need to change the thermo switches,
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Evil-Kawood on January 24, 2013, 07:49:36 AM Moved my 76 KZ900 to a more accessible spot in the garage and began prepping it for sale. It should be in craiogslist by the weekend, a week at the latest. Did you decide on a price Ross? Will you post some pics on the site?Ross Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: second chance on January 24, 2013, 07:57:37 AM Forget crookslist :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on January 24, 2013, 08:14:28 AM While I'm waiting for the 850 clocks to come back, I pealed the carbs out, and am re-checking intake o-rings, float levels, plus re-jetting (I had hesitation at full throttle, likely/possibly from the non-stock mufflers), and putting the needles back to their stock clip locations........lots of little jobs, no rushing this time in my antsiness to get the bike out on the road.
Jets are cheap, and we'll see if this makes a difference in the spring...obviously, I can't do plug chops right now, so results will have to wait. Also in the spring, I get to try out the vacuum gauges I got from Gissmo.... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on January 24, 2013, 09:17:21 AM Got my oil pan for the Voyager and went to order a gasket from VMS and they told me that there is no listing for it ???
I will make one and go tp Multipower for my orings. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: second chance on January 24, 2013, 09:42:05 AM Maybe you have to use Motoseal,
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on January 24, 2013, 10:20:42 AM Maybe you have to use Motoseal, I do have some off that. I found a NOS # and called VMS and they will have it next week . Got to love the Net ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: second chance on January 24, 2013, 11:09:58 AM Sad when you have to look up he #'s for these wizards, EH ???
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on January 24, 2013, 11:30:46 AM Sad when you have to look up he #'s for these wizards, EH ??? I dont understand it but maybe the parts guy is new and not shure what to punch in.From now on I will find the numbers for them and the cost was far less then the Internet prices. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on January 24, 2013, 02:59:58 PM Moved my 76 KZ900 to a more accessible spot in the garage and began prepping it for sale. It should be in craiogslist by the weekend, a week at the latest. Did you decide on a price Ross? Will you post some pics on the site?Ross Bill, The 1st person with $3000 takes her away. I'll try to post pics. Cheers, Ross Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Evil-Kawood on January 24, 2013, 06:48:04 PM Sounds like a good price Ross.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on January 24, 2013, 07:43:27 PM Regarding parts computer systems not having a complete list of all years parts.......I've always looked up the correct part number for my bike, car, snowblower, whatever before I go to order the part......knowledge is everything.....who knows more about your equipment, you, or a parts person that has never seen your vehicle? Be proactive, people, you don't go and buy any old car or house, do you? You research, research, research, so that you know more than the salesperson....there, I feel better, now.....
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Justbike on January 24, 2013, 11:03:32 PM Got my oil pan for the Voyager and went to order a gasket from VMS and they told me that there is no listing for it ??? I will make one and go tp Multipower for my orings. What year??? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Justbike on January 24, 2013, 11:06:15 PM Got my oil pan for the Voyager and went to order a gasket from VMS and they told me that there is no listing for it ??? I will make one and go tp Multipower for my orings. What year??? Should have read more :-[ Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on January 25, 2013, 09:10:50 AM Got my oil pan for the Voyager and went to order a gasket from VMS and they told me that there is no listing for it ??? I will make one and go tp Multipower for my orings. What year??? Should have read more :-[ Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Pegdrag on January 25, 2013, 06:44:05 PM 87' Kawch...lol
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on January 25, 2013, 07:05:01 PM Took my 77 KZ1000 out for a spin to Burnaby Kawasaki. Rick, the senior mechanic there, was kind enough to lend me his Z1 float level tool (modified drain plug with clear tube).
I had set the floats to 24 mm dry, using calliper. This resulted in all of the floats being high when verifying using the clear rube method. I then reset the floats using the clear tube, jumped back on the ZK1000 and returned the toll to Rick. Beautiful afternoon for a spin. Cheers, Ross Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Pegdrag on January 25, 2013, 07:09:28 PM Looked at it...like every day when I get the bicycle out to go to work, or return from....
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: second chance on January 25, 2013, 07:16:11 PM Ross, how much did you need to move the floats?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on January 25, 2013, 07:25:11 PM Moved the tang very little. About 1/2 a mm resulted in about 1.5 - 2.0 mm of float level.
Ross Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on January 25, 2013, 07:30:14 PM Fixed my oil pan
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Pegdrag on January 25, 2013, 07:31:00 PM Again Hen?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on January 25, 2013, 07:43:03 PM Again Hen? Pan has 2 drain plugs and the one I got from Ebay had one welded so I tapped it out. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: GKBO on January 26, 2013, 06:18:46 PM (http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss171/sersooke/KDX200/2013_0125750statorGS1wiring0001_zpsd06d1ad6.jpg)
Split the cases on the KDX,first time I did this on a 2 stroke. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on January 26, 2013, 06:38:37 PM Bought em, $50 for the pair. C110's. Cliff.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on January 26, 2013, 07:55:01 PM Might need a muffler for mine..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bajaman on January 26, 2013, 08:33:58 PM Took the old xs 400 out for a spin...then the rain came and I went home. :'(
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Rob 802 on January 26, 2013, 10:27:52 PM put 1st clear coat on tank and side covers
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on January 27, 2013, 01:15:59 AM Vaporblasted some parts for the Z1 and Kh today :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Steve G. on January 27, 2013, 06:54:01 AM Moved my 76 KZ900 to a more accessible spot in the garage and began prepping it for sale. It should be in craiogslist by the weekend, a week at the latest. Did you decide on a price Ross? Will you post some pics on the site?Ross Bill, The 1st person with $3000 takes her away. I'll try to post pics. Cheers, Ross Hi Ross, Why are you selling the bike? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Evil-Kawood on January 27, 2013, 07:43:28 AM Hey Ross,
I know someone that might be interested in your Kaw,talks cheap like most people,but you never know. Send me some pics as well and I'll see what I can do. Bill Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Pegdrag on January 27, 2013, 10:09:34 AM What he means is he'll ask the spousaul-unit and let'ya know...eh Billyboberooney,...lol
Gunna call dib's...? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Evil-Kawood on January 27, 2013, 10:47:25 AM No thanks Peg, I just sold one of those to Norbert.Too many bikes to build and not enough time, besides fours my limit...............................................................for now. ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Pegdrag on January 27, 2013, 10:54:48 AM Coooool...how's the H2 come'n? one of the remain'n four we hope...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Evil-Kawood on January 27, 2013, 01:29:01 PM Coooool...how's the H2 come'n? one of the remain'n four we hope... Its coming and yes it's one of the remaining four, I'm just waiting for the engine,all the rest is pretty much done.(I spent far to many hours on flipping bikes) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on January 27, 2013, 01:46:20 PM Coooool...how's the H2 come'n? one of the remain'n four we hope... Its coming and yes it's one of the remaining four, I'm just waiting for the engine,all the rest is pretty much done.(I spent far to many hours on flipping bikes) Aim looking forward to helping you break it in. ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: fffCycles on January 27, 2013, 03:06:55 PM Nice score Magpie, at $50 you should have enough there to finish one correctly. Little tiddlers are so much fun.
Frank Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on January 27, 2013, 04:52:48 PM Thanks Frank! I have part of another one too so a good red one should be the end result. Little Hondas should be red. Cliff.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: fffCycles on January 27, 2013, 05:08:24 PM I agree, Red is the colour. I have a C200 Sport Touring in pieces now and will start painting soon I hope. I will post pictures when I get the project started.
Frank Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on January 27, 2013, 09:11:47 PM Moved my 76 KZ900 to a more accessible spot in the garage and began prepping it for sale. It should be in craiogslist by the weekend, a week at the latest. Did you decide on a price Ross? Will you post some pics on the site?Ross Bill, The 1st person with $3000 takes her away. I'll try to post pics. Cheers, Ross Hi Ross, Why are you selling the bike? Steve, Since I got the 73 Z1 that I am building, it has always been my plan to sell my KZ900 and KZ1000, once it is finished and sorted out. The Z1 has reached a milestone, and it is now time to begin thinning the herd. My machinist friend came around this evening, and took away the Z1 cylinders and head for boring, valve seats, and head shave. The $ I get from the sale of the KZ900, and eventually the KZ1000, will go back into the account. Then I'll begin looking for a dual sport bike for touring. That's a long winded way of saying that I really don't need three bikes that are essentially the same. I'd love to keep them all. They represent the evolution of Kawasaki KZs, and to have all three in one spot is pretty cool. But the $ will allow me to keep one classic and obtain a more suitable bike for touring. Cheers, Ross Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on January 27, 2013, 09:17:21 PM Hey Ross, Bill,I know someone that might be interested in your Kaw,talks cheap like most people,but you never know. Send me some pics as well and I'll see what I can do. Bill Talk is cheap, my bike is not. The bike is what it is. No point in pointing out it's flaws, I know them all. And the price is the price. First guy with 30 new $100 dollar bills takes her away. I'll try to get you some pics tomorrow night, Cheers, Ross Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on January 27, 2013, 09:25:38 PM Yesterday I bead blasted my Z1 cases, jugs, head, and valve cover in preparation for machining and painting.
Today I rode the KZ1000 to our regular Sunday morning coffee. After coffee, Nico came over to my place with his oxy acetylene gear and we straightened the centre stand that got bent when my KZ1000 went down last August. This evening my friend Mark came over and took away the Z1 jugs and head for machining. Ross Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Steve G. on January 27, 2013, 09:48:57 PM Moved my 76 KZ900 to a more accessible spot in the garage and began prepping it for sale. It should be in craiogslist by the weekend, a week at the latest. Did you decide on a price Ross? Will you post some pics on the site?Ross Bill, The 1st person with $3000 takes her away. I'll try to post pics. Cheers, Ross Hi Ross, Why are you selling the bike? Steve, Since I got the 73 Z1 that I am building, it has always been my plan to sell my KZ900 and KZ1000, once it is finished and sorted out. The Z1 has reached a milestone, and it is now time to begin thinning the herd. My machinist friend came around this evening, and took away the Z1 cylinders and head for boring, valve seats, and head shave. The $ I get from the sale of the KZ900, and eventually the KZ1000, will go back into the account. Then I'll begin looking for a dual sport bike for touring. That's a long winded way of saying that I really don't need three bikes that are essentially the same. I'd love to keep them all. They represent the evolution of Kawasaki KZs, and to have all three in one spot is pretty cool. But the $ will allow me to keep one classic and obtain a more suitable bike for touring. Cheers, Ross I agree totally Ross. My garage suffers from duplication, but one is my brother's old Norton so I'll keep that regardless. And, even though they've been trying for years, there really is no such thing as 1 bike that does everything excellent. So I applaude your idea to get different types of bikes. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: stanfromhell on January 27, 2013, 10:00:59 PM Took the old girls girder forks apart to have a good look for wear, cracks, improper assembly and any other scary stuff that might ruin a good ride this year.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on January 27, 2013, 10:18:40 PM Ooohhhhh I am liking that late 30,s twin in the background..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on January 27, 2013, 10:41:11 PM Funny, I haven't seen one of the bikes in that picture before..
Did you buy another one? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on January 28, 2013, 06:13:02 AM ...oh my.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: maggotbreath on January 28, 2013, 07:30:11 AM I recognise the bike on the stand but that one on the floor looks a wee bit older?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: stanfromhell on January 28, 2013, 10:30:44 AM It's a 1939 Scout which belongs to a fellow Indian lover who wants to turn it into a reliable rider. I'm doing a piston, ring and valve job on it as well as replacing the rear cylinder. Some of the repairs that have been done to these old bikes over the years is ingenious and and some is just plain awful.
ie. The mounting flange of the cast steel rear cylinder broke where it fastens to the crankcase so someone welded it back on. The heat put a .010 bump in the cylinder wall which of course screwed up the piston skirt. When I took the girder forks apart on my bike last night I discovered that one of the four link pivot bushings was missing and the pinch bolt which clamps the lower tree to the steering stem was never installed. It was full of dirt and grime so it must have been that way for years. ??? I think she just might corner a little better this yer. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on January 28, 2013, 09:14:36 PM Well I was excited about picking up some of my Z1 parts from powdercoat today but my post sucks after all the Indian talk :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Evil-Kawood on January 29, 2013, 07:31:56 AM Are you still allowed to say Indian now days or is that politically incorrect?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on January 29, 2013, 08:28:54 AM Ray, Ray, Ray...... :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on January 31, 2013, 04:03:31 PM ...began to modify the stock seat t so I could use a smaller solo saddle with the pogo for this season. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on January 31, 2013, 04:07:25 PM ...oh, and took a felt marker to my tank paint job to check out another "look". ...even better than drawing on photo copied pictures like I usually do.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Pegdrag on January 31, 2013, 06:45:12 PM lol...look'd at them again.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on January 31, 2013, 06:56:28 PM put oil pan on voyager
Hopfully ride it tommorow Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Pegdrag on January 31, 2013, 07:02:55 PM Nice...
Hey Hen, you'll be ride'n yer Kawch and I'll be ride'n the gurney... (gurney=couch...lol) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on January 31, 2013, 07:08:43 PM Nice... Hey Hen, you'll be ride'n yer Kawch and I'll be ride'n the gurney... (gurney=couch...lol) You hurt my Friend? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Pegdrag on January 31, 2013, 07:12:16 PM nonono... gurney is just a slang word for the couch in the living room eh...that's the gurney...lol
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on January 31, 2013, 07:15:15 PM nonono... gurney is just a slang word for the couch in the living room eh...that's the gurney...lol Ohhhh.........never heard that one in the old Country Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on January 31, 2013, 07:24:04 PM Nice... Hey Hen, you'll be ride'n yer Kawch and I'll be ride'n the gurney... (gurney=couch...lol) Wow, umm.. I don't know what to say... You have to buy me dinner first... And tell me I'm pretty. Shawn Gurney. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Pegdrag on January 31, 2013, 07:28:22 PM OH CRAP !!!
no-way man... Jeez, ok then, hey how's it go'n eh Mr. Gurney...hey, how was I to know...lol hey, no ride'n the living ones then...Ok?...just the inanimate ones...lol....and the not so pretty ones...lmao... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on January 31, 2013, 08:01:22 PM Got my bored cylinders and head back last evening. Spent the day today prepping and painting the cases, cylinders, and head. I'll let them cure a day or two before I grind the fins. The 73 Z1's were the only year that the engine was painted. The cylinder and head fins were machined off to show a silver pin stripe effect.
Next step is to build the engine. It will be a 903 block, bored to accept 1015 pistons. The crank will be from the KZ1000. Cheers. Ross Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on January 31, 2013, 08:34:46 PM OH CRAP !!! no-way man... Jeez, ok then, hey how's it go'n eh Mr. Gurney...hey, how was I to know...lol hey, no ride'n the living ones then...Ok?...just the inanimate ones...lol....and the not so pretty ones...lmao... ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Pegdrag on January 31, 2013, 08:37:56 PM lol...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: ironpan65 on January 31, 2013, 09:43:33 PM The 73 Z1's were the only year that the engine was painted. Cheers. Ross What about the 78 Z1R's.....?I have a 78' engine here that is Black....or was that a non-factory paint job? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on January 31, 2013, 09:54:26 PM ...my greatest issue every year is finding the fung shway balance tween the left side and the right side of the only motorcycle I own. Even though it was born under a bad sign ( AMF slam here ) and forty years ago ( this year ), the accessory's available from catalogs that companies such as V-TWIN MFG among others seem endless and ever evolving, thus every year my tired ( and tyred ) old mule gets a facelift of sorts and I find myself fighting with the "balance" deal. ...all subject to what I happened to have found during the previous season of riding or stumble across reading a catalog while teaching the toilet a lesson or in a thread here or something someone mentions at a coffee stop or while camping somewhere... That "balance" thing is unnerving man... ...it's like a curse or real bad foot odor.. ...it just follows a fella around like cheese or something.. ...hopefully this season will find me closer to arriving at that happy place before I actually snap and insure the bike way before I had planned and hoped to. ...and maybe I will have a "cheese" free year for a change.. ...it could happen.. ...and so it goes.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on January 31, 2013, 09:58:25 PM Sorry, I should have made myself clear. I meant that of the Z1's, and KZ900/KZ1000's only the 1st year, 1973, the engines were black with silver edged fins. In 74 the engines were unpainted.
R Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on February 01, 2013, 02:35:42 PM Disassembled my Z1 forks ........trying to remove 30+ years of oid tremclad black paint brushed on by the original owner for some unknown reason
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on February 01, 2013, 04:46:59 PM I got the clocks back for the 850...they look nice, we'll see how they work in a month or two (or so). Shipping to Alabama was 31.45, return was 12.55......yoicks......same box both directions.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on February 01, 2013, 05:53:35 PM Chris,
Just use paint stripper to remove old paint. Works well. Ross Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 01, 2013, 06:28:42 PM Got my Super Brace today ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: second chance on February 01, 2013, 06:44:51 PM need a hand putting it on, :P
should be easier than bureaucracy(thanx webster), ::) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 01, 2013, 07:08:37 PM need a hand putting it on, :P should be easier than bureaucracy(thanx webster), ::) Iam not shure what to do but my wife is going to help me. Let Evil help you with the paper work :D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: second chance on February 01, 2013, 08:32:43 PM Your all heart, ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Six To Go on February 02, 2013, 11:07:23 AM The 73 Z1's were the only year that the engine was painted. Cheers. Ross What about the 78 Z1R's.....?I have a 78' engine here that is Black....or was that a non-factory paint job? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Evil-Kawood on February 02, 2013, 11:10:28 AM Harry's on the move,that boy has a good nose! :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: ironpan65 on February 02, 2013, 04:37:09 PM [[/quote]
Do you realy have 78 Z1R engine??? [/quote] Yes Sir...a Black one... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on February 02, 2013, 05:02:39 PM Well, I bought another CX/GL bike and I rode my '80 CX to derby reach and back, stopped at Shail's to have a look at the Royal Enfields.
A 20-something brunette with green eyes in a Cavalier gave me the once-over and smiled when I was stopped at an intersection. I guess she was taking pity on an ugly guy with an uglier motorcycle. Here's pics of the new ugly motorcycle. A ratty old GL500 that I bought for a parts bike. It's got 36,000 miles on it and rund like a dream. I call her Piggy. (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/Lotek_Racing/IMG_2997_zps5657c1dc.jpg) (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/Lotek_Racing/IMG_2996_zpsd1105d48.jpg) (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/Lotek_Racing/IMG_2995_zpsc0952936.jpg) BTW, as a warning for all of you, Rob (Motolobo) is an enabler. Shawn Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MotoLobo on February 02, 2013, 10:22:06 PM Everyone is good at something.... ;D
So now Shawn's got a cafe bike, an offroad toad and touring rig, all in CX format. Cool! Maybe one more with extended forks so you can ride with just about any crowd! I'll keep my eyes open ;). I took a beautiful drive (alas, on four wheels not two) out to Chilliwack today and visited the boys at the new vapor blasting business around the corner from Big Top. Good guys and a cool process for all us restorers/refurbishers. My wheel hubs/bearing carriers turned out great. They've got examples of fork sliders, engine covers & cases, carbs, rims, etc. Contact Dale (Justbike), Kevin (Scotty) or Chris (1000J) for the lowdown. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: mervin on February 02, 2013, 11:05:04 PM Mounted the peices that were removed and saved when the DT125 enduro was purchased in 1974 , then took pics for collector plates , should have road up Tamahi and over to cultus lake on the single track trail instead, it was so nice and sunny out.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Whosdatguynow on February 03, 2013, 11:02:18 AM Started to pull engine to do valve seals, then a buddy came over with a bunch of beers so not much done.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 03, 2013, 11:14:56 AM Heyyy Beer:30..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on February 05, 2013, 04:57:40 PM ..in the process of modifying the seat t I discovered that one of my tanks is weeping fuel.. ...now, till I repair it, I'm singing... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0MoglP_hkM ...it's all a test... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 05, 2013, 07:12:19 PM Pulled my engine out and scratch the frame some more and tore the engine apart.
Good thing iam not anal or it might bother me ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: paulh on February 05, 2013, 07:32:00 PM Took the seat off my cb77,hooked up the battery charger,got bored,took it off again,and wen't back in my house.I don'tlike to leave chargers on in my shop because I've seen batteries melt down and catch fire,something I always worry about.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on February 05, 2013, 07:33:39 PM Insured the Super Sport! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Cliff.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 05, 2013, 07:34:55 PM Took the seat off my cb77,hooked up the battery charger,got bored,took it off again,and wen't back in my house.I don'tlike to leave chargers on in my shop because I've seen batteries melt down and catch fire,something I always worry about. Really........................what size charger?Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on February 05, 2013, 08:17:49 PM Took the seat off my cb77,hooked up the battery charger,got bored,took it off again,and wen't back in my house.I don'tlike to leave chargers on in my shop because I've seen batteries melt down and catch fire,something I always worry about. ..for the last decade or so when I park my bike ( or my 71 Volkswagen Wesfalia called "the Haggis" ), I attach ( with alligator clips on the motorcycle and a cigarette lighter plug on the Haggis ) a small solar panel which kinda "trickle" charges all winter. In the Haggis it just sits on the dash and for my old mule I got it hangin where the sun gets at it. Works very well at maintaining the battery through the months that it aint active, an I'm thinkin that it stretches out a couple more years of battery life too. ..at least on the Bike it has. You can find them at Canadian tire for around 20 bucks Paul. ..I know that cause I busted one while camping once and had to fetch a new one. ...and if you have a plug for a heated vest, well that makes for a good spot to plug in a panel too. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: paulh on February 05, 2013, 08:37:49 PM Okay you guys,I have a phobia about batteries,fire and lawn gnomes,among others.At the moment,if I bought battery tenders for all the bikes in my shop it would look octopus like in there and would cost me about $150.00 in tenders.The guy I get my batteries from sells them to me at around $25.00 each and I usually buy two a year.(Made in China)Thats a savings of $100.00 right there which pays for three collector plates for 2 months.It's all economics fella"s.
Hey cuzzin,whats a plug in for a heated vest?My bikes are mostly sixties or early seventies modlels and they barely thought of putting in a hole for a key back then or they put them in the wrong place.My 68 CB77 has the key on the side panel which is sure to be broken off or bent over if you carry a passanger.And,a kickstarter that goes forward when you kick it so you can leave part of your ankle skin on the brake pedal which is hard to access when your riding cause its burried under the kickstarter.I envy you for having a plug in and a heated vest damn it.Why wasn't I born priviledged?I think I need my meds now....... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on February 05, 2013, 08:51:12 PM The vest plug is just a two pole trailer plug, one shielded the other not with a couple of wires ( the hot ones got a fuse ) and you attach them to your battery and "hang" the plug in some accessible spot. ...well, that's what I did on my old Beemer.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: dicken on February 05, 2013, 10:12:37 PM i take all the batteries out and put them on a bench near an outlet and hook up one tender to #1. one week later i put it on battery #2 and so on till spring. it sure is nice to not have to buy as many batteries. good luck, ken.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on February 06, 2013, 02:31:58 PM Yesterday took my Z1 cases and cylinders along with the donor engine down to Burnaby Kawasaki. I'm getting them to do the transplant. Should be done in a week or so.
Today I plasti-gauged the Z1 cam bearings (all good). Then I installed new fuel tees and bench synched the carbs. Ross Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on February 06, 2013, 08:31:46 PM Vaporblasted the lower fork tubes after stripping the paint off........time to start polishing
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on February 06, 2013, 09:22:08 PM Looking good Chris. :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 06, 2013, 09:24:41 PM Vaporblasted the lower fork tubes after stripping the paint off........time to start polishing Apparently they where painted a silver color back then . Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 06, 2013, 09:29:28 PM I wish you guys where closer then I would get my cases vapoured.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on February 06, 2013, 10:19:07 PM I wish you guys where closer then I would get my cases vapoured. Send them on the bus Henry or get them to us for the swap meet in Tsawwassen unless you need them sooner,Boris is bringing me a couple parts when he comes down.It's worth it to get them done Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on February 06, 2013, 10:27:51 PM Started fibreglassing the seat pan.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 06, 2013, 11:09:44 PM I wish you guys where closer then I would get my cases vapoured. Send them on the bus Henry or get them to us for the swap meet in Tsawwassen unless you need them sooner,Boris is bringing me a couple parts when he comes down.It's worth it to get them done They where glass beaded back in 02 but your process looks far better but its going back together by the end off next week. Never liked things sitting appart too long especially at my age ,might forget where all the pieces are ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on February 07, 2013, 09:49:54 PM Pulled the rear portion of the exhaust system and rear wheel off the Concours. Getting ready to replace rear tire, rear brake pads and lube up the drive gears in the rear hub drive.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 07, 2013, 11:18:21 PM Pulled my 30 year old tires off my rims today and they where hard to get off, and very stiff ;D
Glass beaded the rust on the inside of my rims and wonder what a guy can spray on to stop it from rusting again. Any ideas ??? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on February 07, 2013, 11:50:20 PM You can get a product called "Miracle Paint" from Bill Hirsch (Old Car Centre and Industrial Plastics carry the product, you can also get it online) It's a paint-over-rust type coating but it's not thick like POR15.
We use it at work because it's water-thin and will flow into any pits, cracks and crevices. It dries hard as a rock and we've never seen rust come back with it. Shawn Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on February 07, 2013, 11:51:09 PM I rode to work today, it wasn't raining at my house but it was raining about 1/4 mile away. Damn.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on February 08, 2013, 08:15:24 AM Henry, let's see now, the tires were put on 30 years ago, likely water used to make tube-handling easier, and the moisture has been sitting in there since. If it's only surface, and you can get the new skins mounted without water, I don't think that rusting will be an issue.
TT, if that anti-rust paint dries hard, wouldn't it crack from wheel flexing? Wouldn't almost any good paint seal these rims for Henry? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on February 08, 2013, 09:52:42 AM The layer of paint it leaves behind is very thin, thinner than any of the other rust paints we've tried.
It might crack but I doubt it. Probably any paint would be better than nothing, I fight with rusty old cars on a daily basis and this is the product that seems to work the best. We use a rust convertor from Wurth on occasion as well. It's like rust mort (muriatic acid) but it doesn't need a water wash to neutralise it afterwards, it just dries and you paint over it. Might be good for a wheel because I'd be worried about acids getting into tight areas and not being able to be washed out. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Rob 802 on February 08, 2013, 04:36:15 PM took bike out for ride into duncan back to lake cowichan than home little cool but not bad for feb
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on February 08, 2013, 05:23:33 PM Packed up some parts and put them on the bus for Frank. Cliff.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on February 08, 2013, 08:11:14 PM Gord, Sean, Roy, and Rob came over last night. Gord was kind enough to bring his valve spring compressor. Gord and I installed the springs in the Z1 head, after which we all had a beverage and told some lies and had some laughs.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Justbike on February 08, 2013, 08:47:08 PM I wish you guys where closer then I would get my cases vapoured. Vapor blasted a KZ1000 cylinder, head and valve cover today ;D ;D ;D Can email or post some pics if you like? As Chris says it's worth it. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on February 08, 2013, 09:22:20 PM Pulled my 30 year old tires off my rims today and they where hard to get off, and very stiff ;D I've always used Mar-Hyde One StepGlass beaded the rust on the inside of my rims and wonder what a guy can spray on to stop it from rusting again. Any ideas ??? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 08, 2013, 10:06:09 PM Pulled my 30 year old tires off my rims today and they where hard to get off, and very stiff ;D I've always used Mar-Hyde One StepGlass beaded the rust on the inside of my rims and wonder what a guy can spray on to stop it from rusting again. Any ideas ??? I bought Rust Remover from Canandian Tire and it smells acid. I think it needs rust to work but I already removed it with glass bead. Not shure if it will leave a protective coating with out it. Looks like your product would also require rust to work. Maybe I will clear coat it and then good for an other 30 years ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Justbike on February 09, 2013, 10:36:47 AM I wish you guys where closer then I would get my cases vapoured. Vapor blasted a KZ1000 cylinder, head and valve cover today ;D ;D ;D Can email or post some pics if you like? As Chris says it's worth it. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on February 09, 2013, 11:44:08 AM Chris/Dale,
What would be the cost to vapour blast that head and valve cover? Ross Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Justbike on February 09, 2013, 12:24:53 PM Ross about $125.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on February 09, 2013, 01:16:10 PM Put about 100K on the CX650E this morning, I'm learning to ignore the squirmyness (is that even a word?) of the dual-sport tires and simply trust that they will hold when I lean the bike over, it seems to be working.
I think the carbs may need some attention though, it acts up occasionally for no reason, feels more like a fuel problem than an ignition problem. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 09, 2013, 02:08:51 PM Does look great Dale
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on February 09, 2013, 07:22:36 PM ...set the timing.. ...two more than the obligatory three cold start up kicks, and "potatoe potatoe potatoe" resonated through the trailer park... ....the heartbeat of America.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziS3mTKUs_Q Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Sr.X on February 09, 2013, 08:43:06 PM Waiting for parts for the GS so I just hung out with her while listening to great music and looking at youtube videos of rat rods. Just love having internet and stereo in my shop. The other bikes are still tucked away for the winter.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on February 09, 2013, 10:50:24 PM Went to pick up some packages in Point Roberts and bought another CX parts bike. That makes 5 in total now...
This CX/GL thing is becoming less "Funny Ha-Ha" and more "Funny-Peculiar" I'm scared to turn the shop light off, they might start multiplying. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on February 09, 2013, 10:53:53 PM It was a big day! Lol...put on my new decal on the gsxr... ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Mountainmikey on February 10, 2013, 02:38:05 AM i was riding and tuning for spring!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on February 10, 2013, 09:15:20 AM Finally put the instrument cluster back together, with the re-built tach and speedo, plus checked/replaced all bulbs, painted the bracket, and generally cleaned everything behind the cluster.....years of dust, but not too much grunge.
Now I'm planning (in my head) the build on a bit of new storage, with a lean-to along the side of my shop to the fence-line. People keep talking me into new projects, and they are too nice to pass..... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on February 10, 2013, 02:27:53 PM ....oh yeah.. ....had a breakthrough ( just suddenly popped into my head ) on how to feed the new stiffer throttle cable into the old casing ( put a "tweek" in it right at the very front millimeter of it so that it would "center" itself around corners ....with occasional "spinning"), so ran it in ( fought with it for most of last fall ), lubed it with a silicone lubricant, swapped cables using a small brass collar for where it goes into the carb and gets squished , changed the throttle control assembly ( better chrome ), changed the speedo drive gasket ( the oil leaks of yesteryear are not "mandatory" ) and broke a cutting wheel, once more illustrating the dangers of too much coffee afore touching my old mule with illusions of alterations of any real magnitude.. ...all the while, tunes such as this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma4dsoviNSQ played in the background.. ...now I'm just lookin at it, and admiring the changes, that are completely unnoticeable. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: paulh on February 10, 2013, 03:20:32 PM As much as I hate to,I have to apologize to Al 2 Wheels for blaming him for my Triumph 500 not starting after he fondled it.I only thought that he might have had something to do with it cause some motorbikes are like some women in the fact they can be fussy about whos on their backs.Turns out it was both sparklers had decided to become unfunctional at the same time.Never had that happen before.One,yes but not both,so Al I do apologize,please don't quit the club....
Unless he has some weird electrical robbing parts on his carcass...Hmmmnnnnn. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Pegdrag on February 10, 2013, 03:32:09 PM lmao...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Pegdrag on February 10, 2013, 04:58:26 PM Oh Oh..then tell'm about how you broke the petcock when your lace caught on it when you kick started it after ya got the good plugs in...
Murphy's everywhere eh...dang Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 10, 2013, 05:02:10 PM Well I worked on the tracker a bit..
Cut the engine mounts out of the Ossa, and then was able to slide in a bare set of CB 350 .cases well they go in..but..hit on the top >:( But I had suspected that, in my pre measuring. At that time I noticed the swingarm pivot is about 2 inches too low :o... Iknew I was not in for an easy swap. Soo.... Looks like I have to lift the swingarm pivot and the backbone (under the tank) 2 inches..now that sounds like fun.. Can hardly wait.... I am gonna blame it all on Paul.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: paulh on February 10, 2013, 07:22:59 PM No Peg,I broke the petcock tab before I put new plugs in and 754,I am probabley to blame for your tracker build as I didn't want that 350 brutalized so Karma may be in play,and Henry,I will make you feel better by saying I never thought I was good enough for a Kawi.....splutter cough,gag choke........
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: paulh on February 10, 2013, 07:27:58 PM Fired up my CB77 today.Pissing oil from somewhere atop the head so will be taking off the tank to get a gander at it.Keep threatening to move up to a little more modern as this sixties stuff is a love hate relationship....
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on February 10, 2013, 07:53:39 PM Vaporblasted some more stuff.........
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on February 10, 2013, 08:03:09 PM Very nice.
Roy and I rode out to Glenn Valley and Fort Langley after coffee this morning, beautiful day for a ride. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: al2wheels on February 11, 2013, 12:32:10 AM As much as I hate to,I have to apologize to Al 2 Wheels for blaming him for my Triumph 500 not starting after he fondled it.I only thought that he might have had something to do with it cause some motorbikes are like some women in the fact they can be fussy about whos on their backs.Turns out it was both sparklers had decided to become unfunctional at the same time.Never had that happen before.One,yes but not both,so Al I do apologize,please don't quit the club.... Unless he has some weird electrical robbing parts on his carcass...Hmmmnnnnn. If you are not nice to me paul I will send my girlfriend after you!! Here's her picture so you can see her coming at you. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on February 11, 2013, 08:12:13 AM ...your not gonna quit the club are you Al ? ...I'm sure that Paul didn't mean that slam about your "carcass".. ...he just got caught up in the moment... ....you know what kind of relationship that some folks have with their motorcycles on this site.... ...and do you have any more pictures of your girlfriend coming ? ...at anybody ?.. ...you might not wanna be too "nice" for a bit here Paul.. ..might work out to be a good "therapeutic" thing for ya.. ...although you probly oughta check with you Doctor first, like they say on the television. ...oh yah, I changed a fuel filter. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: paulh on February 11, 2013, 08:53:10 AM Not to worried Al.Having taught firearms courses I reckognize a few things about this girl.Right off the bottom,er ,I meen top,she is shooting blanks.Something that I was sure you would notice Al so change up her ammunition.Second off,she has no eye or ear protection.Who would let their girlfriend do that??Also,with her mouth hanging open like that m16's were known to eject the odd missfire which she could swallow,it could go of in twelve secons(You do know what I am saying here Al,Don't you)and her hair would come out in bangs.Another thing,I don't know what her hygenics are like but please don't let her sit on any of my bikes if she comes over.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 11, 2013, 09:45:04 AM Not let a nekkid girls sit on your bike ???..only a true ..proper..Brit..could even think like that.. ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: paulh on February 11, 2013, 10:01:16 AM Thats me 754,a true Brit.Born in Romford Essex.Came over on that big boat they got tied up in Los Angeleeeeez,the Queen Mary.Still have the steamer trunks,dinner menues ,passenger lists etc.English girls are known for their large capacity top ends,not so much their bottom ends and some were even known for bottom end failures,throwing out a rod etc.So till next time,Tally ho and all that rot mate.......
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 11, 2013, 10:10:08 AM You really came over on the Qeen M , that is pretty cool.. I went and saw that once..
Back in the day, when you cut the legs shorter on your jeans, did you just cut them, or hem them... Being proper and all... ;) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: paulh on February 11, 2013, 10:13:41 AM Its true 754 and had the pants(and something else)hemmed....
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on February 11, 2013, 08:35:58 PM Pulled the rear portion of the exhaust system and rear wheel off the Concours. Getting ready to replace rear tire, rear brake pads and lube up the drive gears in the rear hub drive. So today I reluctantly gathered up some courage and got the old rear tire off the rim and replaced it with a new rubber loop. I suspected it would be a battle ............ and of course it was. A 150/80 - 16" with rather stiff side walls both coming off and going on. New tire is mounted and doesn't look too far out of balance either. Over the next several days I'll balance the wheel, clean up the drive splines and lube them up with some Honda (forgive me lord) Moly 60, slip in new rear brake pads and maybe even change the rear brake fluid while I'm in there on the Kawasaki (forgive me lord....again) Concours. Good to spend some time getting to know the bike. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on February 12, 2013, 08:17:35 AM Honda Moly 60 is recommended by many forums for shaft rear ends.........there are other alternatives, but look carefully on the label to get that 60% molybdenum content. Remember to clean out the old stuff, as it may not mix well with the moly lube.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MotoLobo on February 12, 2013, 08:47:38 AM Honda Moly 60 is great stuff, if a little hard to find. I found it at the third Honda shop I looked for it. A tube (sort a small, grease gun cartridge size) is about $20 but a little goes a long way. It's a lifetimes worth for me. All my splines get 'painted' with this stuff, I use a trimmed flux brush to apply. Guzzis and BMWs have got LOTS of splines to look after :). Great for multi link suspension bushings too.
Wrenched on the project Guzzi the past couple weekends, making slow progress. Made up a brake shoe spreader to remove and reassemble the rear brake plate (after a vapor blast in Chilliwack) and that worked great. Don't you love it when you dream up a solution and implement it with just the junk you have lying around the shop? Started preparing/polishing the soft Borrani hoops before reassembling the wheels. Ugh....nasty, dirty slow job. Any advice on how to refurbish alloy rims, taking out the pits/scratches and buffing to a high luster? Pooh...I'm guessing nothing replaces good ol' elbow grease. New Spitfires arrived from Jake Wilson last week. Will place an order this week to MG Cycle for further Guzzi related paraphernalia. Sure is nice to be able to work in the shop this time of year....unlike the poor b*ggers back east. Gotta love the west coast 8). Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: pj on February 12, 2013, 09:11:55 AM Thinking about ordering some rearsets for my old 550seca project and getting it up and running this year.Then I ran into a deal on an old 392 hemi for my Hotrod project and seeing as my lottery ticket didn't pay off I am forced to put the Seca on hold again. :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 12, 2013, 09:36:30 AM Iam looking forward to putting my 55 pickup together starting this winter ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on February 12, 2013, 10:07:25 AM Rob, if that Honda moly is a black moly grease, I'd bet it is the same thing that we use at work, just packaged for Honda.
We buy it as "Isky Rev Lube" It's a moly lube that Iskendarian requires for break-in but it makes a great assembly lube. we use it on speedo cables and pretty much anything that might not see lubrication until we take it apart again. Lordco and Mopac carry it. Shawn Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Whosdatguynow on February 12, 2013, 05:38:52 PM Motor ready to come out, waiting for my buddy, his muscles, and more beer. ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on February 12, 2013, 11:25:43 PM Thinking about ordering some rearsets for my old 550seca project and getting it up and running this year.Then I ran into a deal on an old 392 hemi for my Hotrod project and seeing as my lottery ticket didn't pay off I am forced to put the Seca on hold again. :( I'd put everything on hold for a sweet 392 Hemi .....no problemTitle: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on February 15, 2013, 05:41:28 PM Well, no work on bike itself, but operating system for the bikes had some diagnostics done on the OEM fluid pump. Found some warn/partially clogged O2/cooling lines, but the replacement parts won't fit this model. System will still work, but may balk at high-speed running. Will monitor and assess, and system is OK, but I may be Walking Dog for a bit.
My little mugwump is stressed, but knowledge will help her feel better.....I hope. 8) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Whosdatguynow on February 15, 2013, 06:16:14 PM Well, no work on bike itself, but operating system for the bikes had some diagnostics done on the OEM fluid pump. Found some warn/partially clogged O2/cooling lines, but the replacement parts won't fit this model. System will still work, but may balk at high-speed running. Will monitor and assess, and system is OK, but I may be Walking Dog for a bit. My little mugwump is stressed, but knowledge will help her feel better.....I hope. 8) Howie, take it easy and relax, by working on your bikes. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on February 15, 2013, 07:06:18 PM That's what the lovely Miss Betty says...relax.....I relax by doing stuff, so sitting for 4-5 days will drive me knutts....plus, I can't use my right arm for that long....typing left-handed is interesting....
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 15, 2013, 07:51:26 PM RD what happened to your arm..mine has been acting up.. Wierd stuff..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: paulh on February 15, 2013, 08:06:22 PM Does it have something to do with cheezies???
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on February 15, 2013, 08:07:26 PM My arm is the one they put the arterial tools into.......used a big artery at the wrist, leaving a big hole that will close up slowly because of blood thinners......no movement, hopefully no leakage.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on February 15, 2013, 08:17:30 PM ....HEAL RD HEAL !!!! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 15, 2013, 08:43:10 PM Heyy TI do you got a pic of the new bobber face..?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on February 15, 2013, 09:04:17 PM ....the shet that I do for money... ....I hope she knows that I love her dammit.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on February 15, 2013, 09:06:49 PM ...now ya aint got no excuse not to stop me on the street and say hi. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on February 15, 2013, 09:10:11 PM ...I aint seen that guy for over 15 years. ...this is a tough one.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 15, 2013, 09:28:45 PM Mannn ....thats gotta feel itchy..eh..?
Cut mine off once, some folks I knew did not recognize me.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on February 16, 2013, 05:37:32 AM ...yes, same here. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Pegdrag on February 16, 2013, 08:16:48 AM Holy Crap cuzz'
Now you look scary man...what a difference eh With the fuzz on, you look approachable, friendly yaknow... But the no hair look is quite a He-Man look, a bouncer look if you will...one not to be messed with...lol True to the bone though is the fact that yer a big ol' Teddy-Bear kinda guy intcha...yup... So we see the love man, it shows, and in a big way too, but hey it'll grow back in soon enough. Did yer other buddies trim off too? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on February 16, 2013, 08:49:39 AM ...it's the new job Peg. ...it'll grow back, after I retire.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Evil-Kawood on February 16, 2013, 09:08:13 AM Was the beard attached to your shirt? (much better)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Pegdrag on February 16, 2013, 09:54:25 AM lol guys...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Hawkeye on February 16, 2013, 10:26:54 AM Takes about a week before your chin doesn't feel like you're drooling (chilly).
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on February 16, 2013, 11:46:41 AM ...I don't leave the house without a turtleneck, long johns, and a toque any more.. ...I done turned the furnace up too. ...god, I hope I don't start wearin one of them "skull" or "clown" face masks what the new bikers wear.. ....what have I done... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on February 16, 2013, 03:59:15 PM Worked on my kz900. Installed a new alternator cover and hopefully stopped the oil leak at the wire exit plug. Installed new clutch set.
Took it for a short spin. Man, I love the sound of that bike!! The Jardine 4 into 2s have a nice tough, low, growl. A little louder than the 4 into 4s. Much better than my kz1000 with the Vance & Hines, which I find too brassy, and a little too loud. And yes, it is still for sale. Ross Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: ironpan65 on February 16, 2013, 04:29:07 PM ...I aint seen that guy for over 15 years. ...this is a tough one.. Whoolly..Shice !!! Where did ya go CuZ !!! ...It's all about what is on the inside 8) ...All the best to you and the "NEW" job....I will just look for the Cool white shovel when I am down there in the Kootenai... ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on February 16, 2013, 04:34:23 PM Took the CX650 out for a ride, went up the old FSR to the top of sumas mountain.
Beautiful day out here. Shawn Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Justbike on February 23, 2013, 09:55:30 AM My Friend found me some of the parts that I was missing on my 33 Scott and put them on ;D The real question is what is the likely hood that he could find the exact parts that were missing on my bike two years after I bought the bike. I know that there were 1000s sold and parts are everywhere... Thanks Kevin!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 23, 2013, 10:14:25 AM Some guys in Europe were building a 14 Indian electric.. When they finally founda srarter for it, it appeared by all the marks to be the one that came with the bike..,
I know of a guy in Cal built a sprintcar around 1967. Sold it to a guy from Alberta in the 70s. He popped the bead on a tire, threw in a bunch of model airplane engines, took it to Canada. ..last he saw of it.. Years later the guy sees a sprint car body and parts on ebay... Second time thru. Gets a hold of seller, asks more questions, makes a deal for it, seller meets the guy at the border, finishes the deal..then the buyer pulls out the album showing pics of it when it was built and raced.. And while loading it, they tip it on its side, and notice underneath..lettering.. Oh..s***.. Too funny.. One of the coolest deals I was part of.. ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on February 23, 2013, 03:55:43 PM So, you could see model airplane engines on the bottom of the body?.....I must have lost my focus......
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 23, 2013, 05:35:35 PM The airplane engines probably came out soon after..
I never looked underneath it.., i guess it was written there back in the day, too funny... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Pegdrag on February 24, 2013, 11:44:18 AM Here's what I'm gunna do guys...
http://youtu.be/tsEHdz8DHnE Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 24, 2013, 12:29:43 PM Great video..ends just as you get to Yard Creek..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on March 01, 2013, 09:53:54 PM Some polished parts for my Z1........ time to reassemble the forks and lace the wheels this weekend.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Aaron! on March 01, 2013, 10:04:42 PM Drained all the oil out of the sump on my Norton and wiped some of the bugs from last year off of it.
Charged and realized the battery for the Triumph is roached. >:( Maybe I'll get a new one tomorrow. Maybe not. I need some new riding boots. Maybe I'll go to Fruitvale and look..... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on March 02, 2013, 12:03:29 AM Did a valve adjustment and decided to polish some covers...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on March 02, 2013, 05:20:47 AM Drained all the oil out of the sump on my Norton and wiped some of the bugs from last year off of it. Charged and realized the battery for the Triumph is roached. >:( Maybe I'll get a new one tomorrow. Maybe not. I need some new riding boots. Maybe I'll go to Fruitvale and look..... ...if you go, say hi to Nigel and Shenequa at Leather and Steel. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Aaron! on March 02, 2013, 06:23:11 PM Drained all the oil out of the sump on my Norton and wiped some of the bugs from last year off of it. Charged and realized the battery for the Triumph is roached. >:( Maybe I'll get a new one tomorrow. Maybe not. I need some new riding boots. Maybe I'll go to Fruitvale and look..... ...if you go, say hi to Nigel and Shenequa at Leather and Steel. Hey I just got back. My wife made me buy one of those fancy new battery chargers. She pretty much told me should would take my old one and toss it into the septic tank. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on March 03, 2013, 01:51:20 PM Laced the rear wheel for the Z1 today.........
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bajaman on March 03, 2013, 09:18:39 PM Took the xs out for a run..and some a..hole ran a stop sign and almost ended my riding season....not a good way to start the season!!!! >:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Aaron! on March 07, 2013, 08:33:50 PM Got my Triumph running tonight. There was something funky in those carbs.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on March 07, 2013, 11:00:40 PM Laced the rear wheel for the Z1 today......... Wow Chris...looking great!! Can't wait to see the end result! :) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on March 07, 2013, 11:10:04 PM Laced the rear wheel for the Z1 today......... Wow Chris...looking great!! Can't wait to see the end result! :) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on March 08, 2013, 08:24:37 AM Laced the rear wheel for the Z1 today......... Wow Chris...looking great!! Can't wait to see the end result! :) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Cuff on March 08, 2013, 04:23:20 PM Fired up the cafe/rat today and found a bad spark plug and some spots of weeping fuel. Good thing I have a few plugs lying around but the tank will need another coat on the inside. Also, washed my Versys, cleaned the chain and adjusted the chain tension. Found a loose bearing on the rear that needs attention.
Guess I'll have to go see Justbike for some bearings. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on March 08, 2013, 04:43:32 PM I got my seat back from Dano, all nicely redone, with a bit of non-OEM sculpting and denser foam for my bony butt and shakey legs.........looks real nice, to me, anyway.....pretty much all the winter touch-ups are done on the 850, except for carb balancing, after changing jets. Hope it at least starts..... :-[
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on March 08, 2013, 09:26:40 PM Took the wheels off the Z1R cleaned them and polished them, took off the engine covers cleaned polished and resealed the alternator cover hopefully no more leaks this year, picked up new brake pads and some misc. parts from the Kawasaki shop. Changed the oil and filter on the CB650 and the blue Z1R Mixed up a martini turned on the stereo and sat back and gazed at the bikes for a few minutes. Turned off the lights and went upstairs. It was then that June reminded me that I had left her Jeep outside again in the damp cold air and failed to move it back inside again. It appears I had my priorities all backwards!
Wheels Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on March 08, 2013, 09:50:16 PM Inside?
Cars have paint and a roof, they go outside. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on March 09, 2013, 12:46:35 PM Inside? Cars have paint and a roof, they go outside. Well said, Twisted! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on March 09, 2013, 01:03:12 PM Sold my motorcycle. A good day, but also a sad day today for me. :'(
One of the Twins is gone.......sold to a very nice young member that frequents this forum. Bike will be picked up tomorrow. I've been riding it for 3 years or so and must say it has been one of the best rides I've set me rear on. Lots of "gitty up and go" with handling to match. Riding solo or double on it has been a pleasure. The red one has left. Hey, did you guys know that red is the faster color? Best of luck to the new owner and please be safe out there. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: paulh on March 09, 2013, 03:55:32 PM Sold a bike to Ruttingdog and he also took a carcass from another with him.It was origianally a 74 Yamaha 100 but he tells me he is going to try and put a V max motor in it and come out flat tracking.Also,got the Kawasaki ltd out ready to go to Al2wheels.Hooked a battery to it and turns over just fine......
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Sr.X on March 09, 2013, 07:22:02 PM I had a couple cold ones with one of mine today, listened to lots of great music, checked out this forum, made a parts to order list and waited for other parts while anticipating summer which can't get here soon enough.
Later, Bob Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on March 10, 2013, 06:48:44 PM It was with great disappointment today that I was faced with the fact that the "massaging" that I did on my stock solo seat set up recently did not work out as well as I had hoped.. ...it will be shelved for another time, as I kinda dig the idea, using the seat post and t and all, but it's time has just not arrived. ...either that, or the great power in the universe is taking this opportunity to once again remind me that I am destined for mediocrity.. ...I forget now and again.. ..I returned the seat "arrangement" back to what has worked for me for the last 4 or 5 years, albeit with some unattractive "mods" that I have made to said seat that I can't undo. I actually got 2 solo saddles, and I massaged them both. ...sheesh. ..."hindsight" is "21/20". I spend most of the summer and fall collecting parts and "ideas", so to speak, ponder them and more through the winter months, and then "snap" and begin the metamorphosis at the first hint of warm weather what arrives after Christmas.. ...once again, in keeping with tradition, I am too hot too soon.. I envy the educated masses whom posses a real "shop" where one may listen to Ray Charles or Foreigner or somethin like that and wrench freely in warmth and light at any givin time throughout the year.. ...damn you, damn you all to hell... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on March 10, 2013, 06:59:13 PM My second water pump seal (I wrecked the first one) arrived and I managed to get the engine buttoned back up. Tomorrow I'll stuff it in the frame.
Shawn Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Aaron! on March 10, 2013, 07:34:11 PM I tor emy Triumph down. It fired and ran the other day but wouldn't run again. It is sputtering but not catching. Fully charged new battery, fresh gas, new plugs? So now the tank is off, the air box is out and the carbs are CLEANED OUT and on the bench.
The Norton fired and ran on the 3 rd kick. ON a totally unrelated note I watched the Castelgar Rebels take downt eh Beaver Valley Nighthawks this afternoon. Great game and was down to the wire. Rebels won 2-1. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: star_deceiver on March 12, 2013, 11:32:02 PM Heard that it was still winter in the Okanagan... so I went for a spin! Nice, sunny and warm here in the banana belt! ;D
(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/Calgary-20130312-00988.jpg) (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/Calgary-20130312-00991.jpg) (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/F042DE1E-D68D-4837-A44D-FD418E9126CF-719-000000B3161BBABB.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on March 13, 2013, 12:06:32 AM What's all that white stuff?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Evil-Kawood on March 13, 2013, 07:18:42 AM We have less snow in Vernon than in those picture's, before we know it we'll have all those water logged tourists here from the coast. :) (13 degrees today)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: stanfromhell on March 13, 2013, 08:30:39 AM $108.9 per liter for fuel?
When was that photo taken? We haven't seen prices like that at the coast since way back in the twentieth century! :o Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: star_deceiver on March 13, 2013, 10:37:08 AM That's the Dash station on 14th st and Northmount NW here in Calgary. I took that yesterday! And it's $1.069/L with discount ;D
We'll see more snow here but there's no shortage of bikes out there now! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on March 17, 2013, 07:12:16 PM Finally got my lazy azz back out to the garage and mounted the wheel back on the Concours this afternoon.
Connie is now sporting a new rear tire and new rear brake pads. Drive shaft splines lubed up and a much needed cleaning took place in that same area. I'm always amazed how much crud can accumulate in all those nooks and crannies. Noticed that the right hand rider foot peg is cracked at the mounting hole location. Will need to look after that now. Preventive maintenance works well! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on March 19, 2013, 09:52:09 PM After some minor repairs and sandblasting I finally got my Z1 frame and parts off to powdercoat today,hopefully start reassembly next week.........picked up the front hub today from powdercoat as well.........just need to lace the front wheel tonight and get the new tires I picked up last weekend from Big Top mounted.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: turbolazi on March 21, 2013, 07:02:32 PM So, as one is not runing, I thought I start with my Kawasaki F7, 1972.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on March 21, 2013, 07:47:15 PM What size? A Centurion, Trail Boss. Bighorn...Bushwacker.. What is it? ?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: turbolazi on March 21, 2013, 07:59:49 PM The 350 Bighorn was allways my dream.This is a F7, 1971, 175 ccm, 2 stroke.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on March 23, 2013, 11:24:40 PM Took my 750 Kawi out for it's first ride of the year today........not quite Spring yet
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on March 24, 2013, 07:16:06 AM For a few days - attempting to peel years of clear coat, paint and body filler off a pair of CB750 side covers which are cracked and brittle. I think I'll go with a pair of reproduction ones and put these on a shelf. I will talk to my painter but these are pretty bad.
Cliff. (http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/DSCF7809_zps20ea8ac4.jpg) (http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/DSCF7810_zps12d20ff9.jpg) (http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/DSCF7813_zps499e7dd4.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on March 24, 2013, 08:31:36 PM Took the 650 Eurosport out on two cylinders, came home on one >:(
The left side ignition pulse coil now has infinite resistance! Yay me! I think I can swap it without pulling the engine. Stan didn't beleive me when I told him that mechanical things are like women, you start spending money on them and they start expecting it. Don't spend money and they don't know any better. Shawn Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on March 24, 2013, 09:32:59 PM In the last couple of weeks I have been preparing my gs750 for the upcoming season.
New progressive fork springs, polished engine cases, new seat cover, front discs sanded and painted, exhaust removed and cleaned up, bolts plated and forks polished. Couple of more rides and it should hit 50000km mark. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on March 25, 2013, 09:14:36 AM Nice Trevor,
Be careful you will not want to ride it for fear of getting it dirty. Really tho the effort shows. Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Steve G. on March 25, 2013, 09:31:17 AM In the last couple of weeks I have been preparing my gs750 for the upcoming season. New progressive fork springs, polished engine cases, new seat cover, front discs sanded and painted, exhaust removed and cleaned up, bolts plated and forks polished. Couple of more rides and it should hit 50000km mark. This is one of the nicest renovations I've seen in a long time. You come across bikes like this that are so nice, you actually have to stop admiring how nice it is, and challenge yourself in trying to see what is wrong. I see nothing wrong with this bike. Well done!! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Aaron! on March 25, 2013, 12:30:10 PM In the last couple of weeks I have been preparing my gs750 for the upcoming season. New progressive fork springs, polished engine cases, new seat cover, front discs sanded and painted, exhaust removed and cleaned up, bolts plated and forks polished. Couple of more rides and it should hit 50000km mark. This is one of the nicest renovations I've seen in a long time. You come across bikes like this that are so nice, you actually have to stop admiring how nice it is, and challenge yourself in trying to see what is wrong. I see nothing wrong with this bike. Well done!! What's wrong with it? How about a nice video of a full throttle near redline drive by? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on March 25, 2013, 12:51:23 PM In the last couple of weeks I have been preparing my gs750 for the upcoming season. New progressive fork springs, polished engine cases, new seat cover, front discs sanded and painted, exhaust removed and cleaned up, bolts plated and forks polished. Couple of more rides and it should hit 50000km mark. This is one of the nicest renovations I've seen in a long time. You come across bikes like this that are so nice, you actually have to stop admiring how nice it is, and challenge yourself in trying to see what is wrong. I see nothing wrong with this bike. Well done!! What's wrong with it? How about a nice video of a full throttle near redline drive by? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on March 25, 2013, 12:52:49 PM In the last couple of weeks I have been preparing my gs750 for the upcoming season. New progressive fork springs, polished engine cases, new seat cover, front discs sanded and painted, exhaust removed and cleaned up, bolts plated and forks polished. Couple of more rides and it should hit 50000km mark. This is one of the nicest renovations I've seen in a long time. You come across bikes like this that are so nice, you actually have to stop admiring how nice it is, and challenge yourself in trying to see what is wrong. I see nothing wrong with this bike. Well done!! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Cuff on March 25, 2013, 03:08:59 PM All I managed to do today was replace the rear bearings on my Versys. Thanks Justbike for the great price on them.
Friendly reminder to all though, sealed bearings don't mean there's enough grease in them. All sealed bearings these days don't come with enough grease IMHO regardless of brand. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on March 25, 2013, 03:22:54 PM In the last couple of weeks I have been preparing my gs750 for the upcoming season. Looks good Trevor....as usual.....guess I better get cleaning up mine ;)New progressive fork springs, polished engine cases, new seat cover, front discs sanded and painted, exhaust removed and cleaned up, bolts plated and forks polished. Couple of more rides and it should hit 50000km mark. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: maggotbreath on March 25, 2013, 06:25:53 PM In the last couple of weeks I have been preparing my gs750 for the upcoming season. New progressive fork springs, polished engine cases, new seat cover, front discs sanded and painted, exhaust removed and cleaned up, bolts plated and forks polished. Couple of more rides and it should hit 50000km mark. This is one of the nicest renovations I've seen in a long time. You come across bikes like this that are so nice, you actually have to stop admiring how nice it is, and challenge yourself in trying to see what is wrong. I see nothing wrong with this bike. Well done!! Dam, next time I look at my beast all I'll see is the crap that's wrong, and your right Steve, Trevor's GS is pretty much perfect!!! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: star_deceiver on March 25, 2013, 07:54:25 PM Filled the tank. Had gone 199.2kms since the last fill, last year. Including the mid-winter startups and riding around the parkade to warm everything up I got 6L/100kms or 39.2 US mpg. Nice and sunny here... but the sub -10 mornings as a wee nippy...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on March 25, 2013, 09:44:03 PM Keep it clean for the last Sunday in May Trevor! It looks great.
I worked on my gas tank today repairing some damage an idiot (me) did to it. Cliff. (http://[http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/DSCF7849_zps8815fe1b.jpg/img][img]http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/DSCF7866_zps1d1340b4.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on March 25, 2013, 09:46:57 PM Keep it clean for the last Sunday in May Trevor! It looks great. Thanks Cliff, look forward to your gathering in May. Do you have a date yet?I worked on my gas tank today repairing some damage an idiot (me) did to it. Cliff. (http://[http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/DSCF7849_zps8815fe1b.jpg/img][img]http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/DSCF7866_zps1d1340b4.jpg) Cheers, Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on March 25, 2013, 09:56:10 PM May 26'th so far. Cliff.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Aaron! on March 25, 2013, 10:49:06 PM My wife, 7 months pregnant, and hanging out with me in the shop and getting her hands dirty helping pull the forks and change the oil on my Triumph. Afterwards, we flew our remote control helicopter.
She's so cool. I love her! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Cuff on March 26, 2013, 12:54:20 AM My wife, 7 months pregnant, and hanging out with me in the shop and getting her hands dirty helping pull the forks and change the oil on my Triumph. Afterwards, we flew our remote control helicopter. She's so cool. I love her! Glad to see I'm not the only one with a wife who likes to help out in the shop. Now, once that kids born ya gotta get him/her out there as well. :) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kevin powell on March 27, 2013, 03:38:37 PM Ok.... Got the Kawasaki out for a blast today! Had a little initial problem with it running on 2 cylinders just off idle, but seem to have cured that by refueling, this time with premium. Might have been slightly stale gas, even though I did store it with gas preserver for the winter. Seems fine now though!! Good to be riding again!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on March 27, 2013, 09:05:31 PM The gasoline nowadays goes stale in as little as 3 months.....gas preserver helps a bit, but won't prevent a bit of smung clogging the tiny orifices (orifi?) in the carbs. If you can, when you winterize, run the bike some with the preserved gas, then disconnect the fuel line and run the bike until dry. Then drain the bowls. Not perfect, but may keep the carbs usable come spring.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on March 27, 2013, 09:39:19 PM Pulled the engine forward and replaced the ignition pulsers in the CX650.
Hopefully this is the last time I need to pull that engine out for a while. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on March 27, 2013, 10:11:28 PM Picked up my frame and parts from powdercoat today........got alot of catching up to do
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on March 27, 2013, 10:56:24 PM 18 litres of vinegar into a rusty gas tank and wait. Cliff.
(http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/DSCF7878_zps1e230fa5.jpg) (http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/DSCF7885_zps7e606ee4.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on March 28, 2013, 07:18:15 AM Picked up my frame and parts from powdercoat today........got alot of catching up to do Coming along nicely Chris. Why do I have a craving for A&W now? ;DTitle: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: star_deceiver on March 28, 2013, 04:57:42 PM (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/Calgary-20130328-01043.jpg)
Now... to double that! ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on March 28, 2013, 07:05:18 PM changed the front tire, checked the wheel bearings, and thought about how old I feel. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on March 28, 2013, 08:26:00 PM Finished up installing the new ignition pickups in the CX650 Eurotrash.
Took it for a good ride, what a difference, they must have been marginal for a long time. Shawn Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: turbolazi on March 30, 2013, 04:40:23 PM Some new Pictures from today...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Evil-Kawood on March 30, 2013, 06:47:52 PM I'll have to talk to you Norbert about the F7 that I'm getting on Monday,do you have any extra parts?
C U E Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: turbolazi on March 30, 2013, 07:07:54 PM I'll have to talk to you Norbert about the F7 that I'm getting on Monday,do you have any extra parts? Sorry, I don,t have any spare parts.But there is a lot on ebay for sale.C U E Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Cuff on March 30, 2013, 11:21:28 PM Insured the police/rat bike today and scrubbed in some new tires. Changed to tubeless in the interest of repair at road side.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Aaron! on March 31, 2013, 06:34:53 PM Triumph is washed, waxed waiting for insurance!
I put a new low Amp horn on the Norton and now ihave working horn on that bike. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on March 31, 2013, 10:54:55 PM Moving further along on the Concours maintenance........the front wheel bearings and speedo drive box got some new grease. Front brake pads have some meat on them yet, so back on they went. Bled and replaced front and rear brake fluid although the old brake fluid didn't look too terribly bad.
I also built myself a small auxilliary fuel tank and a simple manometer with two hoses to synch the carbs on it............ I just can't bring myself to spend $100.00 or so + shipping for a store bought manometer. Carbs were out of synch for sure and the home made unit worked very well to get all four carbs marching to the same beat. Engine idles much more smoothly and accepts throttle openings without any of the previously noticed slight hesitation. I am very satisfied with the results. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Cuff on April 01, 2013, 12:41:30 PM So I've had this naging feeling that I've left a potential problem with some wiring and my battery cut off switch. Had a look around some other forums and dove in to the rats nest that is the police bikes wiring. Figured out why the bike would run at speed with the cut off turned off. Moved some grounds around and now all is well. I can sleep well knowing that even if my ignition relay fails the cut off will do it's job.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on April 01, 2013, 09:15:00 PM Put new coils in the CX500 and it's still running like crap.
I think it's time for a new stator. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: stanfromhell on April 01, 2013, 09:48:01 PM If you cant fix it for $20.00 get another CX ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Aaron! on April 01, 2013, 10:18:59 PM Plated the bike and went for ride!
Pass Creek is still kinda crummy, Blewitt Road is in surprisingly good shape. The highways are perfect. Side roads in fair to good shape. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on April 01, 2013, 10:29:05 PM Hey Aaron..is IndianJeff still around that area ?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Aaron! on April 01, 2013, 10:41:59 PM Hey Aaron..is IndianJeff still around that area ? I don't know him. I think he might've been in Riondel a year or two ago? Does he have a cream and red bobber? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on April 02, 2013, 06:26:58 AM I know he had an original paint Chief, and a bunch of other bikes.. Been. A few years since I saw him.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Aaron! on April 02, 2013, 10:45:43 AM Howard from Silverton is the only regualr Indian rider that I see at Riondel.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on April 02, 2013, 09:11:05 PM ...hey Aaron!, I believe "Roadmaster" was the title givin to the Chief's with the hydrolic front end. 1951 I believe. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: turbolazi on April 06, 2013, 05:42:26 PM Come on Guys,
I need a Handlebar ! Hey Frank-how do you like your ( now mine ) Fork ? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on April 06, 2013, 10:16:44 PM WOW..that looks really good..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: star_deceiver on April 07, 2013, 08:34:58 PM Winter's back.... with freezing rain... ice fog... that brisk easterly wind... more snow... Bike is parked and it's probably not moving at all this week...
Oh well... whine whine whine... ...it's dark and gloomy... reminds me of Vancouver but without the expensive gas... ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on April 07, 2013, 09:06:08 PM After changing out front and back brake fluid on the 02 Concours thought I might as well replace the hydraulic clutch fluid also. I was surprised to find the clutch fluid needing attention as the brake fluid that came out looked rather clean in camparison. More grunge was found in the clutch hydraulic system than I am comfortable with. So now the clutch line fluid is fresh as well.
Used the home made manometer to sync the carbs on the 93 Katana 750 ongoing project. I knew the carbs were really out of sync from the get go and I got them very close to each other. Not quite where I would like them but close enough for now. I'm going to need to pull the carbs again as I had #4 carb spewing fuel from the overflow anytime the float bowl got too full with fuel. I'm going to need to go back and spend some time with the float and needle on that carb. FARK!!! FARK!!! and in case know one is listening ......FAARRKK!!!! >:( Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Cuff on April 08, 2013, 03:03:07 PM Changed the front tire on my Goldwing. What a p.i.t.a.. Almost as much work as the rear. ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on April 09, 2013, 08:08:52 AM Ha! These are illegal it turns out. I would be in contravention of the Motor Vehicle Act so they have been removed.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Aaron! on April 09, 2013, 12:21:14 PM I've never noticed a difference with mor elights, really. The Norton has no signal lights while my Triumph does. People still take no notice of me turning.
Now, extra and loud horns...that's get's their attention. My Triumph sounds like a 68 Buick Electra. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on April 09, 2013, 01:40:09 PM The Goldwing has a LOUD car horn in it, scared me the first time I hit it. Cliff.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Cuff on April 09, 2013, 04:23:37 PM Well thanks to Justbike's sand and vaporblasting set up, I blasted my Cherry Bomb muffler for the Versys. A quick weld up of some spots and hi-temp paint and she's on the bike. Waiting for the gasket (copper silicone ;D) to set up then back to the sound I like on the P-Twin.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on April 09, 2013, 07:15:59 PM LOUD Lights...and loud leathers.. Save Lives.... ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: star_deceiver on April 11, 2013, 08:10:57 PM Started it for the first time in a year and a half... didn't even take a minute! (that's what she said!) 8)
Vid here: http://www.bcclassicmotorcycleclub.com/simplemachines/index.php?topic=598.30 Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: turbolazi on June 15, 2013, 06:15:27 PM I got it !!!!!!!!
My bike finally runs nearly perfect. After a long time, surching for the original Airbox, I found one on Ebay in Japan. Fixed it today and the bike runs like heaven. I am a lucky man...... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on June 15, 2013, 09:06:47 PM Still looks like pod filters to me :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on June 15, 2013, 10:47:20 PM What part of the bike did you mount the airbox on? Wont work well in your knapsack.
Wheels Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: turbolazi on June 16, 2013, 08:58:58 AM Come on guys,
that is an older .Just to remeind , what bike I am talking about. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on July 03, 2013, 04:44:22 AM ...peeled off my leeky fuel tank and hucked on some newer ones from 1976 for the interm. ..a picture of my old mule in my "shop". Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on August 01, 2013, 07:46:05 AM With GREAT enthusiasm and not a lot of forethought, I got my old "newly brazed" tanks back, applied a light dusting of tremclad, hucked them on, and AWAY I RODE !!! ....I am obliged for the proliferation of the cell phone device, as this picture is the tank draining process that was being observed by many passers by, thanks to my Girl driving over with the mighty fuel storage device, after I called her to rescue me on the side of the road, where I stood waving at those who honked an waved at the ugly fat man, who kinda looks like a magician or a hypnotist, who's crotch was so obviously SOAKED in gasoline.. ....94 octane. ...no ethanol. ....my first public experience with "ED". Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: ironpan65 on August 01, 2013, 09:54:08 AM YIKES T I !! :o
Good thing you weren't smokin' Chief Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on August 01, 2013, 03:41:55 PM ..well, new er tanks are back on again, till the old ones get more brazing done. ...and maybe a pressure test.. not enjoying them, as I'm thinkin they were from around the time of one of Harley Davidsons anniversary's when they did gold accents on wheels and tank badges ( just the "look" of gold ), and the tank badges were longer. ...I only got one badge with these here tanks. ...dang. ..the old badges just don't quite cut it. ...I guess sometimes "size" matters. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on August 01, 2013, 03:56:17 PM ...and then I found this.. ...or more aptly, lost this. Couldn't find another one. ...even though they made them from 1949 till 1977, but managed to get a "newer" one, that I then massaged till it worked. ...till I find an original. Things that we do to keep Tired Iron runnin eh. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Pegdrag on August 02, 2013, 05:52:57 PM TI the toolguy...cool
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on August 02, 2013, 09:25:59 PM Looks like a bit of work..but only a 6 cutthroat job if you come at the end of the day..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on August 03, 2013, 06:16:16 AM Looks like a bit of work..but only a 6cutthroat job if you comr at the end of the day.. ....and now I must turn to you and say, huh ? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on August 03, 2013, 07:11:39 AM Looks like a fun piece to build while we have a drink and listen to some vintage vinyl..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on August 03, 2013, 07:26:22 AM Good call Frank !! Electric Light Orchestra and Kicking Horse Kick Ass coffee. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on August 03, 2013, 08:34:37 AM I finally got around to replacing the 850s grungey front master cylinder reservoir and cap with a kit found on ebay. Looks good, stock appearing, fit well. But, the darn thing leaked a bit around the cap. Did not like that, as I had stripped and repainted the metal parts of the front brake master. Had another look at the original cap and reservoir, and discovered that the new one did not include the metal plate between the cap and rubber. Cleaned up the original plate, slipped onto the new assembly just right, and here's hoping leakage is abated. ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Cuff on August 04, 2013, 02:53:36 PM Added some extensions to my glasspacks. This cut off access to my spools so back on went the centre stand. Damn I hate centre stand springs. Never enough room and guaranteed smashed knuckles. Even with the tools to do it. >:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Justbike on August 04, 2013, 03:32:28 PM Bought two 695 Duc motors off off Cuff's buddy...why? Not really sure yet, thought maybe I could make one into a display??
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Cuff on August 04, 2013, 04:17:18 PM Bought two 695 Duc motors off off Cuff's buddy...why? Not really sure yet, thought maybe I could make one into a display?? So you were the one. I have to ask though, didn't one of those motors have a bike wrapped around it? :-) Almost forgot. Need you sandblasting this week. Have to get rid of some ugly green paint. (http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz107/Cuffkey/IMG871_zps5f515930.jpg) (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/Cuffkey/media/IMG871_zps5f515930.jpg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Aaron! on August 04, 2013, 05:18:12 PM Did one more mod to the breather system on my Norton. Finally added the one way valve on the main breather pipe. After one test run it looks AOK.
Also the catch bottle had filled with blow by thanks to an over filled oil tank. I emptied that oo. That's where the oil was coming from Tired Iron! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on August 04, 2013, 06:51:35 PM Got the new stator and starter solenoid installed in the Silverwing.
Everything seems to be A-ok now! Shawn Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: ironpan65 on August 15, 2013, 12:53:00 PM Pulled the Interceptor out of the shop into the light of day
......Magneto spark is too weak to fire Gonna have to have one Rebuilt or install a thorspark unit maybe.... Anyone have a Mag building buddy here in BC before I ship one to Manitoba and get it done..? *** (http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss263/ironpan65/Royal%20E/REI1.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/user/ironpan65/media/Royal%20E/REI1.jpg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: fffCycles on August 15, 2013, 01:57:55 PM I will just have to refrain from commenting as if I did I would just be bitching about what a lucky bastard you are.
Ooops, did I say that in my outside voice? Going to be a great looking bike when you are done. Frank ps I may not be doing much on my bikes but I am picking out the odd one to add to the project pile, here is a '66 Norton Atlas that someone had converted for hill-climbing. Hmmmm should it stay a climber or become a social climber with a new tank and swingarm (GOT!) plus a little paint? Not sure yet, got the time to think about it. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on August 15, 2013, 02:33:30 PM Please ..please turnit into a streetracer...thanks..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: fffCycles on August 15, 2013, 04:09:45 PM So what you are saying is flat bars, rear sets, nose fairing, agressive silencers and hot tires? Could do I suppose, it has a competition mag and the carbs are oversized with a hot cam already so the engine is supposed to be crazy powerful, just not sure what it has in the gearbox! Seems like it has a lot going for it.
You have to look at them for what you can make, not what they are already. Right? Frank Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Cuff on August 15, 2013, 04:24:14 PM What did I do to my bike today, I cleaned it. ;D
(http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz107/Cuffkey/IMG904_zps28f77f20.jpg) (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/Cuffkey/media/IMG904_zps28f77f20.jpg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on August 15, 2013, 06:57:43 PM Seems to me you could ride it around like that.. But may not hillclimb it.. But you do live in the right place to have a clmber.
TIP..if you have midpegs..very easy to get your butt off the seat for bumps cracks etc.. On a rigid.. That how i got from here to Shoshone. Idaho in 26 hrs.. You may get some lift with rearsets, but I sorta doubt it.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: star_deceiver on August 15, 2013, 10:59:53 PM Day 4 of road trip. So far the nightly stops have been Portland, Fort Bragg, Winnemucca, and West Yellowstone...
(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/image-16.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/image-16.jpg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Pegdrag on August 16, 2013, 08:54:20 AM Wow Ryan...nice, we are green with envy, however a bunch of us are heading down to Chilliwack for the wkd. and that's about it for ride'n...lol
Looks like yer have'n some fun out there, and stay safe eh, we need the stories later... And to say I replaced the chain and BOTH sprockets last nite for the ride to the "Wack" today, is nothing in comparison with your epic ride mate, but that's what I worked on and Ol'Blue is ready to scream... take it all in StarMan... see ya soon... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: allan on August 17, 2013, 05:45:43 PM replaced my cruiser bars for drag bars :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on August 17, 2013, 07:20:52 PM replaced my cruiser bars for drag bars :) NICE!! That's how a Kawi should look....Mad Max style >:DTitle: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on August 17, 2013, 08:25:14 PM ....crawled off of the roof today just long enough to change another shook apart speedo and make sure that the replacement works.. ...for therapy purposes.. ..that makes 4 now.. ....and found a Twinstar that's fer sale. ..just posted that. ...thought of Ryan.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: star_deceiver on August 19, 2013, 10:10:30 PM Twinstars are becoming quite hard to find around here. Haven't seen any on Kijiji in months.
Here's some more pics from the roadtrip! Of course, this is one of the better ways of starting your day! (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/null-59.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/null-59.jpg.html) (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/null-60.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/null-60.jpg.html) I saw a lot of these... here they come (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/null-58.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/null-58.jpg.html) And there they go! (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/null-57.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/null-57.jpg.html) Wheeeee (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/null-61.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/null-61.jpg.html) My hair looks great thank you very much! (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/image-7.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/image-7.jpg.html) Long way down... (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/image-4.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/image-4.jpg.html) Steep and twisty.... in some places there's even guardrails! (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/image-5.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/image-5.jpg.html) As per usual, I always pick the sunny week to travel! (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/null-66.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/null-66.jpg.html) (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/image-8.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/image-8.jpg.html) (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/null-62.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/null-62.jpg.html) Old crane, rusting away... (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/null-63.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/null-63.jpg.html) San Francisco pea souper up top! (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/null-64.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/null-64.jpg.html) A little clearer lower down! (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/image-9.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/image-9.jpg.html) Donner pass... For some reason I feel a little hungry thinking about this... (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/image-11.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/image-11.jpg.html) (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/image-14.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/image-14.jpg.html) Yes, you've seen versions of this pic before... (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/image-10.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/image-10.jpg.html) Grand Prismatic Spring (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/image-13.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/image-13.jpg.html) (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/image-15.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/image-15.jpg.html) Forest fire in the background. (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/null-68.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/null-68.jpg.html) Buffalo... showing off his opinion of gawking tourists... (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/null-69.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/null-69.jpg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: star_deceiver on August 19, 2013, 10:16:42 PM Trip start mileage: 21500.0kms
5199.9kms, 2 provinces, 7 states later... End mileage: (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/mileage.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/mileage.jpg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on August 28, 2013, 05:00:43 PM I made a chain tensioner for the tracker bike from a old Triumph rear brake return spring and a skate board wheel.. I'll have to try it out before I waste time painting it....
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Doctor Virago on August 28, 2013, 05:27:04 PM Re-Jetting ? ? ? I have been apprehensive . . . . . . as it requires drilling the slide holes out larger . . . What drill . . . with shavings . . . near or worse in my carburetor . . . Sigma6 is AWESOME, I drilled the 2 holes in each slider . . . . . . changed the jets . . . pilot and main . . . used the shim under the main needle. slapped 'er all together . . . went for a spin . . . . . . . . . W 0 W Just W 0 W No more popping . . . . . . TOTALY equal sounding on accel, and decel . . . . . . POWER ? ? ? Yea Baby . . . Lets Ride Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Six To Go on August 28, 2013, 07:16:57 PM Twinstars are becoming quite hard to find around here. Haven't seen any on Kijiji in months. Here's some more pics from the roadtrip! Of course, this is one of the better ways of starting your day! (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/null-59.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/null-59.jpg.html) (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/null-60.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/null-60.jpg.html) Thanks for the GREAT Pictures... I saw a lot of these... here they come (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/null-58.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/null-58.jpg.html) And there they go! (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/null-57.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/null-57.jpg.html) Wheeeee (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/null-61.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/null-61.jpg.html) My hair looks great thank you very much! (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/image-7.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/image-7.jpg.html) Long way down... (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/image-4.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/image-4.jpg.html) Steep and twisty.... in some places there's even guardrails! (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/image-5.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/image-5.jpg.html) As per usual, I always pick the sunny week to travel! (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/null-66.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/null-66.jpg.html) (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/image-8.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/image-8.jpg.html) (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/null-62.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/null-62.jpg.html) Old crane, rusting away... (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/null-63.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/null-63.jpg.html) San Francisco pea souper up top! (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/null-64.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/null-64.jpg.html) A little clearer lower down! (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/image-9.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/image-9.jpg.html) Donner pass... For some reason I feel a little hungry thinking about this... (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/image-11.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/image-11.jpg.html) (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/image-14.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/image-14.jpg.html) Yes, you've seen versions of this pic before... (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/image-10.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/image-10.jpg.html) Grand Prismatic Spring (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/image-13.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/image-13.jpg.html) (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/image-15.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/image-15.jpg.html) Forest fire in the background. (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/null-68.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/null-68.jpg.html) Buffalo... showing off his opinion of gawking tourists... (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/null-69.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/null-69.jpg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on August 28, 2013, 09:21:06 PM I cut four inches out of the rear fender of my GT 750 today....sorry Water Buffalo owners :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on August 28, 2013, 10:28:38 PM Ouch, that must of hurt.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on August 28, 2013, 10:38:22 PM Ouch, that must of hurt. Going out of my comfort zone...no stock restoration this time Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Evil-Kawood on August 29, 2013, 06:29:30 AM Are you doing what I did on mine Chris?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Doctor Virago on August 29, 2013, 07:05:57 AM Going out of my comfort zone...no stock restoration this time Oo-rah Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on August 29, 2013, 09:55:32 AM Are you doing what I did on mine Chris? Not sure yet Bill, tried the tail section, looked good but need to do lots more modification :-\ not going that far out of my comfort zone ;) not ready to start cuttingTitle: Putting on the miles Post by: stanfromhell on September 02, 2013, 10:08:24 PM Took the old girl out for a cruise along some Ft Langley backroads today and looked at my odometer..... I've put 3550 miles on her since Aug 8 of last year. ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: ironpan65 on September 06, 2013, 10:35:59 PM The Magneto didn't have a enough Juice to excite the Big Beaver Bike....
received a package from sussex that allows me to remove the points and install the magnet and sensor tucked away inside the Mag (http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss263/ironpan65/P9059038.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/user/ironpan65/media/P9059038.jpg.html) ITS ALIVE.... http://s582.photobucket.com/user/ironpan65/media/REInterceptorfirstStart.mp4.html ** http://s582.photobucket.com/user/ironpan65/media/Royal%20E/REFirstStart.mp4.html Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on September 06, 2013, 10:41:12 PM AND THERE WAS MUCH REJOICING !!!!! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on September 07, 2013, 07:21:37 AM Well done Old Boy.
Congratulations. Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Pegdrag on September 07, 2013, 07:39:20 AM Yeah Man!!!
very nice, and what a strange carb too... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Doctor Virago on September 07, 2013, 09:10:55 PM So I was at Lordco a couple ov days ago . . . . . . went to leave and the starter went click . . . and then nothing. used pliers to jump solinoid . . . spark show . . . but no go. So did the old school thing and bump started it . . . ha . . . try that with a foot cluch and under the leg shifter . . . ha. it went like Start - stall - Start - stall - Start - stall - Start - stall - START . . . . yippy . . . home again, home again, jiggidy jig jig. This aft tore it apart to fix . . . gotta get done for the TOY RUN . . . (even though I have a XV750 as a just in caser) Here is what I found . . . in my brand new 4 brush starter, a tooth on one of the planitary gears broke off and jammed the unick solid. (http://doctor-virago.com/images/starter/RGD-1-888.jpg) (http://doctor-virago.com/images/starter/RGD-2-888.jpg) (http://doctor-virago.com/images/starter/Ring-Gear-Damage-888.jpg) used the 2 planetary gears from an old parts starter . . . as I figured the undamaged one might fail one day as well. She's up and running again . . . ready for the toy run. Yippy. PS will be getting ahold of ebayer and see about compensation. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Aaron! on September 07, 2013, 11:18:35 PM Looks like the Norton is good to go for the Kootenay Toy Run.
I should be seeing Dr. Virago and Tired Iron in the AM if all goes well! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Doctor Virago on September 08, 2013, 06:40:31 AM Looks like the Norton is good to go for the Kootenay Toy Run. I should be seeing Dr. Virago and Tired Iron in the AM if all goes well! Lookin' forward to shakin your hand . . . as I gawk at your scooter . . . ha W0W . . . in the fam for fourty. count down 2ish hours . . . Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on September 08, 2013, 08:42:06 PM Figured I'd better get back to the Z1....
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on September 08, 2013, 09:08:41 PM Nuthin like a 25 K table to hold up your rootbeer zed parts... ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on September 08, 2013, 09:21:24 PM Nuthin like a 25 K table to hold up your rootbeer zed parts... ;D That table should handle more than 25 Kilo Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on September 09, 2013, 01:08:08 AM I meant the 25,000 car holding up the gas tank.. :-\
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on September 09, 2013, 07:23:29 AM I meant the 25,000 car holding up the gas tank.. :-\ I know what you meant :D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on September 09, 2013, 08:49:30 AM Figured I'd better get back to the Z1.... Looking good Chris! With the Water Buffalo you have 2 projects going at the same time now, just make sure you don't put that GT radiator on the Z by mistake! :o ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on September 09, 2013, 09:18:14 AM Looks pretty darn clean Chris, good to see you are back on it.
John Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on September 09, 2013, 10:16:04 AM Looks pretty darn clean Chris, good to see you are back on it. Thanks John....no pressure to get it done now :P John Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on September 09, 2013, 10:17:49 AM I meant the 25,000 car holding up the gas tank.. :-\ Is that all a 70 Challenger is worth? I quit ;)Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on September 09, 2013, 10:21:10 AM Figured I'd better get back to the Z1.... Looking good Chris! With the Water Buffalo you have 2 projects going at the same time now, just make sure you don't put that GT radiator on the Z by mistake! :o ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Doctor Virago on September 09, 2013, 05:54:00 PM What did I do To My Other Motorcycle ? ? ? In past lives . . . I would have been doing well to have ONE MC . . . . . . but Yea . . . and this is the yea to single life . . . not highly recommended to those that aren't . . . but . . . My Shamya Twain is my 1st True love . . . yet she comes on the heels ov Shamya . . . . . . funny how language works like that . . . ha. I have had a wind screen for the '84 XV750 for a time and even had it on for less than half a day, last fall. But what with weather approaching and some long distance rides in the next while . . . . . . I decided to give it another try. But this time, working unconventionally . . . I suppose my preference . . . I got it on and almost enjoy it. although it creates wind that plays with my Moose-stach, at least the wind isn't twirling it up my nose, this time . . . ha. Introducing Shamya (http://doctor-virago.com/images/Shamya/SAM_0324_small.JPG) (http://doctor-virago.com/images/Shamya/SAM_0326_small.JPG) (http://doctor-virago.com/images/Shamya/SAM_0328_small.JPG) I have ended up with it as it should be for me . . . . . . I can see over it, and it hardly is in my view, and the wind is deflected to the very top of my lid. As a matter ov fact, on the trial run there were 2 BIG FAT JUICY BUGS that were deflected above me . . . they both lived to the Great joy ov my Buddhist friends. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on September 09, 2013, 07:12:16 PM Glad to see that you've got a cycle that you can share the experience with Doc. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: star_deceiver on September 09, 2013, 09:18:04 PM Replaced the headlight bulb and and topped up all 6 segments of the battery in the KLR... The bike starts so much easier with a battery that isn't almost bone dry... :o FYI: The H7 Bulb that comes from BMW is cheaper than the Kawasaki branded one. It's also a lot whiter than the stock bulb.
Then decided to test out late rush-hour exodus on hwy 2 up to Airdrie... Seems they've raised the speed limit to 135... In the slow lane... Or it might just be because it's monday... I wonder if I can swing one last road trip before the snow flies.... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Justbike on September 09, 2013, 09:36:57 PM I meant the 25,000 car holding up the gas tank.. :-\ Is that all a 70 Challenger is worth? I quit ;)If your selling it as a work bench... maybe. See ya tomorrow. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on September 09, 2013, 11:32:54 PM The old Dodge isn't just a work bench but a storage locker too...the trunk is full of Zed and Kh parts as well ;D.
Gotta make the most of space when you're on a fixed income Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: mervin on September 09, 2013, 11:51:58 PM Things are bad when the only storage space you can afford is a 70 challenger, what's next, sleeping under overpasses.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on September 10, 2013, 12:05:25 AM Actually with all respect,, i didnt know what make/model the bench was..
Am not a car guy anyway,. Was just guessing.. Went to see a guys gas pumps once, he was using his Corvette I think for an assembly table.....cool. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Doctor Virago on September 11, 2013, 09:01:20 AM Put in another set ov plugs . . . leaned out the front #2 carb 1/6 turn . . . leaned out the rear #1 carb 1/3 turn. Will do my test run to Greenwood this morning. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on September 11, 2013, 10:55:16 PM Actually with all respect,, i didnt know what make/model the bench was.. My benches are just a couple old Chryslers I've had for a long time....this old junk's only worth what someone's willing to pay for it ;D Am not a car guy anyway,. Was just guessing.. Went to see a guys gas pumps once, he was using his Corvette I think for an assembly table.....cool. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: fffCycles on September 12, 2013, 06:58:00 AM Got the new AMAL installed on the '72 Tiger 650 and insured it so I have something extra to ride while I am off and my friend Joe is here for a few days to ride cycle with me.
Frank Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on September 18, 2013, 10:14:05 PM Aired up the tires on the black 84 Suzuki GS750 in anticipation of a phone call announcing a collector plate has arrived for me. I'm hoping that said plate will not only be approved.......... but might just arrive before the snow flies this year! One can only hope...... ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: mervin on September 18, 2013, 10:36:50 PM i got the 77-T140 stripped down to the bone today. now i'm in for lots of cleaning stripping sand blasting and powder coating. good thing i got all winter. ken. hey Dicken, do you still have that 400 Suzuki?Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on September 20, 2013, 07:46:07 AM I'm fitting a hydraulic clutch to the tracker bike. Lame clutches in these bikes especially when you boost the power ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Aaron! on September 23, 2013, 03:34:02 PM Welded up the shredded left silencer for the Norton this morning after I got home from a 12 hour nightshift at the hospital. Damn I weld pretty good for a nurse!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Cuff on September 23, 2013, 03:41:48 PM All I did was get my Police/Rat bike veeeeerrrrryyyyy dirty this morning coming home from work. Let me tell ya, she doesn't like the wet much with no front fender. A lot of bogging at 3/4 throttle on the highway and dirt everywhere. One more graveyard shift and it's clean, clean, clean before the winter nap. :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: allan on October 11, 2013, 08:26:08 PM Started to strip down both my bikes ,getting them ready for paint ,Honda is going to be silver with black stripe and my Kawasaki is going to be black with gold pinstriping.Going to pull the Kawasaki right down and paint the frame as well
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Doctor Virago on October 11, 2013, 08:35:15 PM I'm fitting a hydraulic clutch to the tracker bike. . . . Where'd ya get that . . . . . . Where'd ya get that . . . will it work on my XV920 ? ? ? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on October 11, 2013, 08:50:59 PM Allan ..what kind of amps? I play a bit of vinyl my self..run big old Sansui amps..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on October 11, 2013, 09:03:12 PM Have a couple of spare front and rear wheels for the 1984 Suzuki GS 750E. Got them years ago from the then Westbank motorcycle breaker. The darn tires on them were so old and weathered the rubber was hard as a rock. Decided I'd pull the old rubber off and start cleaning and painting the wheels in preparation for the new rubber I'll be sporting for next year's riding season. What a *(&^678&& picnic that was!
Tires are off and will now clean and paint the wheels and ready them with new rubber for the GS. I also heard that my collector plate for the GS 750 has arrived and is ready to pick up (and there was much rejoicing!!!) :) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: allan on October 11, 2013, 09:20:07 PM I have my vintage Akai set that i pound while i work on my bikes,love the old school stuff....
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on October 12, 2013, 12:16:37 AM I have my vintage Akai set that i pound while i work on my bikes,love the old school stuff.... Cool vintage gear Allan, thought that was my garage for a moment there, I have some old Akai stuff myself...old stereo equipment and old bikes...doesn't get any better than that ;DTitle: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: allan on October 12, 2013, 01:23:27 AM nice!!! i love the silver face stuff,great collection
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on October 12, 2013, 07:44:34 AM I'm finally going back to my '78 XS400 to tidy up the things I skipped/short-cutted when I built the bike up 4 years ago.
The bike looks good, and I get lots of good comments on it's appearance. It runs well, and is easy to start on the kicker. All this work described took place this week, rather than "today". However, the starter never has worked, and I hate to leave things un-rectified. After spending a day checking connections, swapping in a starter I knew worked, swapping solenoids, checking the starter button, I slept on it. Next day, I looked at grounds, and found that there was no ground from the starter button and the handle switch through the handle bars (rubber mounted). Some previous work by a far in the past PO on the kill switch had left no ground for the starter button. I found a NOS switch on ebay, nice and new, shiny....well the rest of the bike will need spiffing to measure up. Next, the side-stand had always kinda flopped around when up. I discovered that the mounting bolt was a bit warn, and the frame hole had ovalled. I re-drilled the stand and frame mounting holes to a larger bolt, and drilled a new hole for the spring on the stand, giving a bit of tension. All good, now. Now, I need to find some better-looking exhaust pipes...the old ones are a bit dented and scratched up, beyond polishing out. The bike already has some Dunstall-copy reverse-cone mufflers that I'll keep. I'd like to stay with chrome, rather than blacking them. Hmmmmm, I'll find something, eventually. Of course, while changing starters, I had to pull the tank and carbs. That's when I discovered that the petcock-rebuild from 4 years ago was temporary......leaking.....found an OEM petcock on line, should have that in a couple of weeks. Finally installed the braided front brake line, glad I have a collection of new copper washers, I'll re-anneal the old ones, and have more new ones. Left main seal is still weeping, oh, well, I have a flywheel puller coming, and this seal is doable without yanking engine. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: mervin on October 12, 2013, 11:16:28 AM I'm finally going back to my '78 XS400 to tidy up the things I skipped/short-cutted when I built the bike up 4 years ago. Where did you get that seat?The bike looks good, and I get lots of good comments on it's appearance. It runs well, and is easy to start on the kicker. All this work described took place this week, rather than "today". However, the starter never has worked, and I hate to leave things un-rectified. After spending a day checking connections, swapping in a starter I knew worked, swapping solenoids, checking the starter button, I slept on it. Next day, I looked at grounds, and found that there was no ground from the starter button and the handle switch through the handle bars (rubber mounted). Some previous work by a far in the past PO on the kill switch had left no ground for the starter button. I found a NOS switch on ebay, nice and new, shiny....well the rest of the bike will need spiffing to measure up. Next, the side-stand had always kinda flopped around when up. I discovered that the mounting bolt was a bit warn, and the frame hole had ovalled. I re-drilled the stand and frame mounting holes to a larger bolt, and drilled a new hole for the spring on the stand, giving a bit of tension. All good, now. Now, I need to find some better-looking exhaust pipes...the old ones are a bit dented and scratched up, beyond polishing out. The bike already has some Dunstall-copy reverse-cone mufflers that I'll keep. I'd like to stay with chrome, rather than blacking them. Hmmmmm, I'll find something, eventually. Of course, while changing starters, I had to pull the tank and carbs. That's when I discovered that the petcock-rebuild from 4 years ago was temporary......leaking.....found an OEM petcock on line, should have that in a couple of weeks. Finally installed the braided front brake line, glad I have a collection of new copper washers, I'll re-anneal the old ones, and have more new ones. Left main seal is still weeping, oh, well, I have a flywheel puller coming, and this seal is doable without yanking engine. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Doctor Virago on October 12, 2013, 12:44:26 PM The goal has always been . . . at least after it was plated . . . To rake the neck ov the XV920 . . . reason: after lowering the rear by adding a strut to replace the shock . . . . . . the engine is not level with the ground . . . it has always been my desire to achieve level . . . even back in the eighties. Today I took my XV750 parts bike and had a much needed look inside . . . . . . 9 moths ago I purchased a Cable Inspection Camera to look inside and . . . . . . my mind couldn't cypher, or decipher what I was seeing . . . . . . my need is to do it RIGHT . . . and not just do it like everyone else . . . Ha . . . The frame for the '81 - '83, XV750, and the XV920 is the same part number, and so the same part. As it looked before I started cutting . . . OK . . . when I realized I otta take some photos (http://doctor-virago.com/images/PHASE-2/neck/SAM_0516crop-888.jpg) (http://doctor-virago.com/images/PHASE-2/neck/SAM_0533-crop-888.jpg) INSIDE ? ? ? you ask . . . ha ha ha . . . I have never seen a photo ov the inside on the net . . . . . . and I have looked . . . long and hard . . . . . . I will not be publishing it publicly . . . But would be willing to share privately . . . I have a gen 2 frame that I will be doing the same to. PS . . .Surgery . . . is what every Doctor lives for . . . to get inside . . . Ha ha Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on October 12, 2013, 01:52:20 PM Mervin, that seat is pretty special, ain't it?
That is the stock pan (so that I could retain the hinges and latches), stock foam, even. The sculpting and cover was done by Dano, on our forum, in West Kelowna. I get many comments on that.... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: allan on October 17, 2013, 07:44:02 PM project Sabre got a new coat of paint today :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on October 17, 2013, 08:30:17 PM Very nice, we need more water cooled Hondas!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: allan on October 19, 2013, 11:01:34 AM Thanks Shawn,i think i have finally got my carb issues sorted out and hope to be riding it next year
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Aaron! on October 19, 2013, 04:52:33 PM Hey Doc there's a long thin black strip of rubber out front your place where I locked my rear wheel up the other day. I noticed it last night. The rear Norton brake really bites!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Doctor Virago on October 19, 2013, 05:30:48 PM Ha ha . . . I can't find it . . . (http://doctor-virago.com/images/bcclassic/19-10-13/SAM_0540sm.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on October 19, 2013, 05:54:18 PM Ah that is almost as funny as the red and black one Radar did on the way to Sturgis..near Butte.
At about 75ish miles an hour his sleeping bag and jackshirt got rapidly pulled into the rear wheel and solidly jammed against the shaftdrive tube of his XS11. It left a strip about 300 plus feet long.. Black then red, then black, then redblack , then black. I did get a pic but cant find it.o his credit, he did keep it quite straight.. When I came upon the scene they were feverishly trying to pull out the sleeping bag I asked Radar how that felt, he said he nearly dropped his beer and rode out a good portion of it one handed.. :o :o Pulling the rest of it out took about a half hour or longer, it was mostly pulling out small pieces with pliers. I was worried he may have cracked his cases, but they survived. The sleeping bag was toast but the jackshirt looked like it had been through a shotgun blast, he actually wore it in Sturgis, much to the delight of onlookers.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on November 09, 2013, 06:20:45 PM Installed a staked master link on the 84 Suzuki GS 750E and on the 1993 Suzuki Katana 750 project.
Installed the newly acquired collector plate on the 1984 Suzuki GS 750E. ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on November 09, 2013, 06:34:57 PM What did you stake it with?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on November 10, 2013, 12:28:15 AM What did you stake it with? Bikemaster chain riveter tool....... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on November 12, 2013, 10:31:25 PM The Eurotrash is going back together happily.
Suspension rebuild and upgrade is done, busted up turn signals are replaced (no more electrical tape holding lenses on), gouged up rusty pipes are wrapped. Just waiting on new tires... (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/Lotek_Racing/IMG_3878_zpsde5ba9d2.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Doctor Virago on November 17, 2013, 09:03:20 PM Winter tear down . . . and get ready for neck rake. (http://doctor-virago.com/images/bcclassic/teardown-888.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on November 18, 2013, 11:10:21 PM Nothing as extensive as some of you gents are doing.......
Installed the newly acquired collector plate on the black 1984 Suzuki GS 750. My last ride this year was sometime around August 10th. So yea.......I gots me a bad case of cabin fever already. Just waiting for spring to arrive now...... ::) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: allan on December 22, 2013, 09:57:43 PM Finally got my saber carbs sorted out,running sweet on all 4 ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MotoLobo on December 22, 2013, 10:32:05 PM Congrats Allen, persistence pays off! On now to the café bike....
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on December 22, 2013, 10:36:16 PM Finally got my saber carbs sorted out,running sweet on all 4 ;D Until tomorrow. :P Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on December 22, 2013, 10:56:17 PM Good news Allan, did you actually find the source of the problem or did they just simply cough themselves to life as sometimes happens after persistent fiddling with the troubled device.
John Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on December 23, 2013, 09:57:10 PM Put a new battery in the Eurotrash, if the weather is nice tomorrow, I'll be out for a ride!
Started on electrical on the turbo bike. Shawn Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: allan on December 23, 2013, 11:38:08 PM bike ran on all 4 today Shaw.... ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on December 24, 2013, 11:16:48 AM Glad to hear it, hopefully you've got the carbs sorted for the last time.
Probably a little piece of dirt that finally came loose. Shawn Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Six To Go on December 24, 2013, 11:39:25 AM Today I was working on my 73 Kawasaki Z1 900... ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on December 24, 2013, 12:25:26 PM Sure, Harry, beside you, a lot of bikes look smallish..... ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Six To Go on December 24, 2013, 12:26:48 PM That made me laugh... ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Evil-Kawood on December 24, 2013, 01:16:23 PM Nice............... Is that yours Harry,what brand is it?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: CB750r on December 24, 2013, 04:59:24 PM I made some turn signal stalks for my CB750.
the signals came with virtually no length to the signal stalks, so I fired up the new lathe, and turned out these! (http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5477/11538850524_a01553f56a_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cb750r/11538850524/) untitled-5189.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cb750r/11538850524/) by CB750r (http://www.flickr.com/people/cb750r/), on Flickr Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Six To Go on December 24, 2013, 09:08:55 PM Very nice!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on December 25, 2013, 09:09:40 AM Nice job, Grant...incidentally. I have something of yours......I have some work in Vernon late this week and next week, so we can connect....
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Pegdrag on December 25, 2013, 10:24:16 AM Nice job Grant...that is if they're SS, I just figure they would be eh...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bajaman on December 25, 2013, 10:02:55 PM Have a house full of in laws over xmas ??? and maybe a couple of outlaws :o...including mother in law >:D...so good time to fill up on turkey on go work in my shop ;D!!!!
Washed all bikes except the daulsports..they like to be dirty :o....and cleaned out shop. MERRY XMAS ALL...... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on December 28, 2013, 02:06:42 PM Took the Eurotrash for it's maiden voyage since all the repair work.
Rear suspension works great now, no more creaking and the new shock is a huge improvement. The cheapo china tires seem fine, they're round, black and hold air. Shawn Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on January 02, 2014, 11:12:06 PM Finally tidied the shop up tonight, found all my tools again. Found some of the floor.
Getting ready to move the turbo bike off the table and back onto the lift. Ordered a battery for the turbo bike. By the measurements, I think it will fit in the toolbox under the seat! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Aaron! on January 03, 2014, 08:54:57 AM Wow I got to get motivated. My Triumph is still plastered with river months from the last July 31st ride. The Norton still has the tank bag on it, full of tools and misc items. My work bench looks like a hurricane hit and half my tools are on the floor near the door because I've been working on my demolition derby car.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on January 03, 2014, 08:54:24 PM Ordered a set of Higgspeed Stainless pipes for my Waterbuffalo ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Doctor Virago on January 03, 2014, 11:28:38 PM Ordered a set of Higgspeed Stainless pipes for my Waterbuffalo ;D ordered headlight bucket . . . fenders . . . alarm . . . digital db level meter . . . Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Evil-Kawood on January 04, 2014, 06:35:21 AM Ordered a set of Higgspeed Stainless pipes for my Waterbuffalo ;D I just ordered some in Dec for my H-2Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on January 04, 2014, 10:29:23 AM Ordered a set of Higgspeed Stainless pipes for my Waterbuffalo ;D I just ordered some in Dec for my H-2Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on January 04, 2014, 02:15:12 PM 8 weeks will leave you Boris and Barry lots of time to get the bikes together before Mosquito season arrives and you can put those smokers to good use!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on January 04, 2014, 03:03:20 PM 8 weeks will leave you Boris and Barry lots of time to get the bikes together before Mosquito season arrives and you can put those smokers to good use!! can't wait ;DTitle: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on January 04, 2014, 03:17:51 PM My GSXR is finally old enough...put the Collector Plate on today :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Aaron! on January 04, 2014, 04:08:47 PM My GSXR is finally old enough...put the Collector Plate on today :) That is the coolest thing, a Collector plate on a crotch rocket! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on January 04, 2014, 04:28:49 PM Not even close to the same thing but..
I saw a Citation with collector plates at the New West car show a couple years back. Shawn Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on January 04, 2014, 04:31:15 PM My GSXR is finally old enough...put the Collector Plate on today :) That is the coolest thing, a Collector plate on a crotch rocket! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on January 04, 2014, 09:45:02 PM Shawn, that's not fair we really don't need to hear the Citation thing here on this site.
FFF Frank can we remove Shawns reference to the Chevy Citation or can we have the website automatically delete any references to Citations, K Cars and Mustang 11 curses please. We have to get over this please. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on January 04, 2014, 10:14:30 PM Hey..
The Chrysler front-drive platforms kept many a transmission shop in business through the 1980's. K-cars are good for something. ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on January 04, 2014, 10:21:49 PM Maybe we got to lump it in with Cm 400 bikes..?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Doctor Virago on January 04, 2014, 11:08:51 PM Hey now . . . I had a K Car when it was old . . . and it was an oK car Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on January 05, 2014, 10:30:47 AM Had a great day yesterday, tore down and started cleaning my CA95 motor. Much more cleaning to do too. Cliff.
(http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/DSCF8703_zps61130d07.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on January 18, 2014, 07:34:38 PM Brought a 75 home today to keep my 73 Z1 company ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: allan on January 18, 2014, 07:45:42 PM allan is drooling :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on January 18, 2014, 08:16:35 PM Is that a Wirges header?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Doctor Virago on January 18, 2014, 08:27:02 PM Cut an angle iron for a headlight bracket . . . need to fancy it up some But it fits for now . . . . . . also hung my mini speedo and mirrors . . . but to show those I would be revealing something that I am keeping under wraps till spring . . . sorry. (http://doctor-virago.com/images/bcclassic/Headlight/SAM_0831-777.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on January 18, 2014, 08:33:39 PM Move the light up to center of steering neck and in tight..look a lot better..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on January 18, 2014, 11:00:47 PM Is that a Wirges header? Not sure what type of header it is but I'm sure I know where it'll end up >:DTitle: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on January 19, 2014, 12:34:51 AM Good catch. You were probably running out of things to do.
Is that Agassiz? John Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MJ on January 19, 2014, 10:34:23 AM Nothing................absolutely nothing..............which is a shame as a lot of guys have been riding the last few days............. :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on January 19, 2014, 10:42:22 AM Repositioned the rectifier on the 84 GS 750 from under the battery box to right side of the frame, just beneath the passenger portion of the seat.
Electrical/charging systems on these bikes were "adequate" only when all components were in good shape. The rectifier generates heat and the cool air when bike is in motion is used to keep it functioning within temperature range. Unfortunately, the rectifier also lives attached to the bottom portion of the battery box partially shielded from any air flow, and what air does get to it is coming off the hot cylinders. Cooling effect is not what it could be. Moving the unit to its new location ensures the unit has constant cooler air flow to remove as much heat as possible from the rectifier heat sink. Mini project .....consisted of building a new mounting bracket for the rectifier and extending the existing wiring to the rear of the bike. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on January 19, 2014, 10:55:03 AM Does not have to be a shame..
I typically. Go through periods of Excessive Riding..then periods of no riding.. Just the way the Muffin crumbles for some of us.. Last bike I had, I rode 700 times in under 3 years..... Now nothing for a while..long while.. But when I picked up that last bike, I rode 15 miles on it the first day to where, I could work with no it for a half day. Then set out at 5 pm from Calgary and got to Shoshone Idaho by dark, next night............. Just the way things ends up.. Feast or famine.. What. I do find encouraging though is that two guys I rode with in the seventies are still riding their bikes every week. Peter rode to Vernon and back this past week, and Don is seen downtown, a few days a week.... Both are in their 60,s. Or 70,s..good on them.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on January 19, 2014, 01:46:40 PM Good catch. You were probably running out of things to do. Passing through on the way home...you're right I need more projects ;) it might have to wait a little while longer, I think it's been used to sitting Is that Agassiz? John Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on January 19, 2014, 02:39:56 PM Chris, last insured in 1988!! yes I would say it is a patient bike. Not sure how patient the new owner is though? I have a feeling you are going to be the poster boy for Victoria Plating with this one for the next little while.
Looks like lots of fun, I will come out and supervise next time I am in Mission. John Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: star_deceiver on January 22, 2014, 09:59:32 PM This is either the disassembly process or one hell of an obstacle course to get to the washing machine...
(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/5399327B-9810-4507-8650-2919EFC2D699.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/5399327B-9810-4507-8650-2919EFC2D699.jpg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on January 31, 2014, 10:46:08 PM Thanks to the tremendous skill and willingness of Doctor Virago while brazing and engaging in hyena like hysterical laughter while listening to 70's music and performing random interpretive dance in a smoke filled shop, I have a new fuel gauge. Thank You Bradley. I am truly obliged. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Doctor Virago on January 31, 2014, 10:54:19 PM . . . while brazing and engaging in hyena like hysterical laughter while listening to 70's music and performing random interpretive dance in a smoke filled shop, All that and more . . . with out even the hint ov nor the assistance ov alcoholic beverages nor drugs, but WITH the use ov Entirely Embarrassing Story Reveals to a Brother . . . (or so that is what I found out that they were . . . Ha ha) It was my Treasure . . . Bro Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: allan on February 01, 2014, 09:44:41 PM well i got the dent out of my tank today.will need a final sand and prep and i hope to paint the bike next week end.Also added a standard seat and a set of super bike bars
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on February 01, 2014, 09:56:43 PM Lookin' good.
Big improvement over the stadium seating. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Hayabuser on February 02, 2014, 01:45:03 PM I walked by my bikes today on the way out the door to buy this:
(https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1/1621775_10152172512469921_1485409768_n.jpg) It's a Suzuki Canada GSX-R jacket, circa 1993. Guy selling it bought it new when he had the bike to match but only wore it once as he felt uncomfortably flamboyant riding in it. Stored in his closet ever since. I thought it was too awesome to pass up and looks fantastic with the new-in-box 1990's Bieffe helmet I picked up during the summer last year. Now all I need is the matching bike... anyone have one of these to donate to the cause? (http://www.gsx-r.eu/afbeeldingen/history/600/1993_GSXR600_Jeff_640.jpg) ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on February 02, 2014, 01:52:34 PM well i got the dent out of my tank today.will need a final sand and prep and i hope to paint the bike next week end.Also added a standard seat and a set of super bike bars Starting to look completely different Allan, really good, what color paint and are you leaving the front fender chrome? I think the only thing out of place might be the chrome chain guard when you're done...Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: allan on February 03, 2014, 07:24:33 AM I am going to paint the bike a Endra pearl red.I went with red as i am hoping to get my collector plate this year.As for the fender i am hoping to find one i can paint ,mine is to nice to sand and paint
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on February 03, 2014, 08:10:01 PM ...minus any real ceremony.. ..my olde mule has kinda been branded. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on February 03, 2014, 09:23:43 PM Full patch member now Cuz!
Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on February 04, 2014, 07:59:02 AM ....we'll finally recognize you in traffic......
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Doctor Virago on February 04, 2014, 10:48:01 AM I polished my foot pegs last night . . . . . . and contemplated 37 aspects ov the second phase . . . . . . the Re-Re-birth . . . ov . . . Shamya Twain . . . . The Roadster . . . aka "the Copper Chopper" Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on February 04, 2014, 06:53:46 PM I'm rebuilding the top end of my 1000G, again. :( Painted up the top and base the other day, VHT caliper paint and put them in the barby for an hour. Worked great and they look fantastic.
(https://tyaqrw.dm2304.livefilestore.com/y2pNyeEkGfs1PSoWQ1WGvgDxkecfwvLrmI3QyUJ0EAxKp_l2ZxyzZXR8iPJLKdShW660c3nI0_4SAG4GdVBEnwjnr-cq7-GvNSnM2Pi5bhuK9E/20140113_135246_resized.jpg?psid=1) (https://tyaqrw.dm2304.livefilestore.com/y2p3gdAp5Pg4G9KwAlOBpxxfJL78zyGQg6Eo4Wv7vKHFgI4biPvQTBk7OmOdlBgOb-4-MdSzMYxkSDRWMqWvygIYKNwKFfXkMzAPvCj87dpfEU/20140122_135623_resized.jpg?psid=1) Today I lapped the valves, put in the new seals and buttoned the top all up ready for install. (https://tyaqrw.dm2304.livefilestore.com/y2pLIeg0TQYXUDvfdr_U-6mKG46tMPTL_oZ138RnB-6RWrcw2G1i-mrLxUQuphsFSqZDhBRU4JuwCsROA9tTyVWNtmfMsP_RPTIgHAAy3pfqKE/20140204_143643_resized.jpg?psid=1) Trying to work indoors this week though, -8 with the wind chill..eeks :o Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Doctor Virago on February 04, 2014, 07:57:09 PM Nice lookin' Fins clean and sparkly . . . bet you can't wait til your Fin-ished . . . Ha ha Well I started late today and ran out ov sand paper . . . but I am getting my Tractor seat up to LUSTER . . . to equal the tank . . . so I got the welds faired out . . . last season it was a throw together affair, and a small amount ov hand-sanding . . . as it is mostly concave surface, the only thing I have on hand that will work . . . is . . . my hands. Ha so in the morn will do a lordco run for wet paper 80gr, 120gr, 320gr, 600gr, 1000gr, 1500gr. Should do the trick. So far: (http://doctor-virago.com/images/1-PHASE-2/seat/SAM_0857-777.jpg) (http://doctor-virago.com/images/1-PHASE-2/seat/SAM_0858-777.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bajaman on February 04, 2014, 10:38:53 PM Dropped off both the 82 gpz 750 and 81 xs 400 seat to the upholstery guy for a rebuild and a new topping. ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on February 05, 2014, 08:45:24 AM Aw, man that would look so spiffy with a sheep-skin stapled to it...... ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Doctor Virago on February 05, 2014, 10:42:26 PM Wet sand from 120gr to 2000gr then buffed my seat . . . it ain't perfect but it is some perdy . . . (http://doctor-virago.com/images/1-PHASE-2/seat/SAM_0865-777.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Doctor Virago on February 06, 2014, 11:08:10 AM Sanding . . . polishing to luster, my lower fork tubes. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: allan on February 09, 2014, 06:10:48 PM painted my bike today... ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on February 09, 2014, 06:38:02 PM Is that the original colour?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: allan on February 09, 2014, 06:42:21 PM no it is an Endra pearl red that we had laying around,a lot brighter than what was on it.Now i hope i can get my collector plates
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on February 09, 2014, 06:58:48 PM :)I think it looks great Allan. Nice job!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on February 09, 2014, 07:10:34 PM Looking really good Allan ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on February 09, 2014, 07:18:31 PM Started playing around with the rusty Z1 today, someone prepped it to be parked since '88, besides the tank and petcock being clean the carbs work and when I dropped the oil it was clean and looked like it was just changed, anyway I pulled the points cover off expecting the typical corrosion but the points and plate look new :o looks like it might run :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 09, 2014, 07:24:32 PM It probably will..if it does just plate it and ride it...
Nothing cheaper than an EconoKawi... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: allan on February 09, 2014, 08:18:48 PM i see a full blown restoration coming up.... ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on February 09, 2014, 09:11:55 PM i see a full blown restoration coming up.... ;D I'll try to keep it under control ;)Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on February 09, 2014, 09:19:18 PM It probably will..if it does just plate it and ride it... I thought about it but it needs steering stem bearings, master cylinder and front brake caliper, chain and sprockets too rusty and sadly I can put my hand inside the collector section of the header :( other than that...Nothing cheaper than an EconoKawi... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 09, 2014, 09:25:11 PM What I meant was fix what the it really. Needs to be roadworthy.. Then ride the possible outa it..
Dont have to worry about keeping it clean, riding in the rain or dirt..just go have fun on it....great bang for the buck.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 09, 2014, 09:27:31 PM Its not in bad shape for being a coastal bike :o ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: allan on February 10, 2014, 09:20:12 AM Transformation all most complete...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MotoLobo on February 10, 2014, 10:34:00 AM Looks great, Allen, nice color. You going to stripe it somehow? I think that would just finish it nice. Won't be long now, a couple more weeks of this cold stuff and then spring will be here. Get that paperwork in for the collector plates whilst the rest of the biking public is still sleeping. Cheers, Rob.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on February 10, 2014, 10:35:02 AM Allan, looking good, always handy to know a painter isn't it ;D
Chris, if the engine works then everything else should be easy. Have you thought of maybe powerdercoating or blackchroming those rusty levers that might be a different touch if you are not returning it to stock? Looks like your bike is in similar condition to Ross's LTD but never too late to save. Let us know if the engine fires up for you. John Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Six To Go on February 10, 2014, 11:39:03 AM Looking Goood.... 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on February 10, 2014, 12:40:13 PM Great job! I think it is a heckuva improvement!8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Aaron! on February 10, 2014, 01:38:40 PM I stared the Norton and took it around the block, lofting the front wheel in the air while the back battled for traction on the ice and gravel. 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: allan on February 10, 2014, 04:36:34 PM i got my new pipes on today and have started finale assembly .got a lot done this weekend.... ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on February 12, 2014, 10:47:19 PM The rusty Z1 almost started,coughed and backfired, lots of rust blew out of the "open" header collector so the carbs had to come out :o...not good... not giving up yet
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on February 12, 2014, 10:53:05 PM That's a good sign Chris, if its coughing and barking you at least have compression and spark. I am guessing you will have it running by the weekend.
John Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on February 16, 2014, 07:45:39 PM Z1 carbs disassembled,vaporblasted and sonic cleaned...now time to rebuild and reassemble :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Justbike on February 16, 2014, 09:50:13 PM You should have stayed longer and helped unload some bikes >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on February 16, 2014, 11:21:13 PM You should have stayed longer and helped unload some bikes >:D [/quote You guys probably weren't even on the boat yet when I left ;D] Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Justbike on February 16, 2014, 11:46:06 PM 9am new road 1 hour!!!!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on February 20, 2014, 10:12:09 PM Picked up the Z1R carbs from John(Wheels) today,slapped them in,filled the bowls,hit the choke and it fired up ;D Gonna ride this one this year :) Gotta love old Kaws
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on February 20, 2014, 10:54:59 PM Chris,
You should buy Wheels a bottle of wine and some never-dull, he'll have that fender looking new in no-time! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on February 27, 2014, 03:13:53 PM Brought the twins out today, got both running and will to a full tune up and carb sync before riding them. I forgot how nice they sound. Cliff.
(http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/20140227_113026_zps40efd45d.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on February 27, 2014, 03:17:24 PM Cliff,
Those bring a smile to my wizened old face. Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on February 27, 2014, 04:39:41 PM Them are a couple of great lookin sleds man. Nice work. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on February 27, 2014, 05:22:42 PM Finally got back at the process for fitting the rear sets on the 400.......no heat in the shed, a lot of glove-on work, will do finessing when it gets warmer....gotta get the bikes back together so I can ride them over to the new house when we get possession....at least the starter works on the 400, now.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on February 27, 2014, 07:00:27 PM Brought the twins out today, got both running and will to a full tune up and carb sync before riding them. I forgot how nice they sound. Cliff. (http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/20140227_113026_zps40efd45d.jpg) Lookin good Cliff!! ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on February 27, 2014, 08:55:22 PM Brought the twins out today, got both running and will to a full tune up and carb sync before riding them. I forgot how nice they sound. Cliff. Sure a sweet looking pair ;D(http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/20140227_113026_zps40efd45d.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on February 27, 2014, 10:45:39 PM Brought the twins out today, got both running and will to a full tune up and carb sync before riding them. I forgot how nice they sound. Cliff. Cliff those are very nice. I think I can see 754 Frank hiding behind the little bush on the right side of the picture!!(http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/20140227_113026_zps40efd45d.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 27, 2014, 11:00:09 PM I think if I do a semi stock one it has to be red. cliff I just scored a set of red KO sidecovers. With original Red ....on the sohc. Forum lately..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on February 28, 2014, 09:10:20 AM Good score Frank! I'm doing a 12/69 K0 as well (should really have been a parts bike but...) that's originally candy blue green but may paint it red to match my first CB750. But then again, candy blue green is nice too. I got a pair of the replacement side covers form the sohc4 forum but they seem big, thick and clunky. I may ask my painter to fix the originals or follow your lead. Are the ones you bought in good shape? We may drop by the summer Frank, with adequate warning of course. Cliff.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 28, 2014, 09:40:12 AM They look good in pic, not shipped yet.. I have a very late frame motor for KO, and some earlier motors.. I want a hotrod KO..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on March 02, 2014, 11:27:45 PM My buddy Rob (AZR) helped me finish off my 750 today. We started on it back in December, doing a valve adjustment, complete strip and rebuild of carbs including new carb boots front and airbox side.
Today we put it back together with a vacume sync. Thanks Rob! ;D Finished it all off with a glass of red and listening to Ray Charles. Not a bad Sunday! See I still like my classic bikes!! :P Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on March 03, 2014, 11:47:34 AM Trick portable gas 'tank" Trevor! Nice work. That's the next jobs on the K1's. Cliff.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Hayabuser on March 03, 2014, 07:05:34 PM I washed the filth from Friday's ride off of my bike after work today.
Looking forward to replacing the filth this Friday! ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: allan on March 09, 2014, 02:32:06 PM Just sent off my pictures for my collector plate....wish me luck guys
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on March 09, 2014, 05:38:51 PM I don't think you'll have any problem. It looks pristine. Nice work. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on March 09, 2014, 06:09:23 PM Nicely done. Did you send a cover letter to explain any changes from stock? In my experience it has helped but your bike looks so good no cover may be necessary.
Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on March 09, 2014, 10:58:31 PM Looks really good Allan.
Hope you get your plates soon as its almost time to start tearing up the pavement again. John Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on April 09, 2014, 09:01:22 PM Count down to go time to my riding season has now started. To celebrate, I poured a little under 4 liters of fresh oil into the motor of what will be my rider this year........a 1984 Suzuki GS 750E.........in the color black please.
I was giggling the whole time. ;) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on April 09, 2014, 09:11:59 PM My collector plate is in Jetta
Just over 2 weeks ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on April 09, 2014, 09:20:31 PM Puts plates on the Goldwing and CB750F. Yahoo!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Evil-Kawood on April 10, 2014, 05:03:18 AM Nicely done. Did you send a cover letter to explain any changes from stock? In my experience it has helped but your bike looks so good no cover may be necessary. I've never sent a cover letter, never had any problems. Bear If the changes are era correct, to be honest they let so much slip by its unreal,like the wrong color. The last thing i'd want to do is bring attention to the changes. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on April 10, 2014, 08:32:32 AM Nicely done. Did you send a cover letter to explain any changes from stock? In my experience it has helped but your bike looks so good no cover may be necessary. I've never sent a cover letter, never had any problems. Bear If the changes are era correct, to be honest they let so much slip by its unreal,like the wrong color. The last thing i'd want to do is bring attention to the changes. That is a very good point. When I submitted for the 1100R I had a nice letter to go with it detailing all of the period correct alterations that were done. I had a good person at the insurance office tell me not to use it for the reasons you mentioned. 16 days later I had my plates! 8) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on April 10, 2014, 09:35:31 AM So are higgspeed chambers..new stuff?
Don't sound like available back in the day mods? I thought you can run a Hooker,Jardine,Kerker from back in the day cuz they were available, buy a Mac was maybe out because it did not exist back then? Can anyone clarify that.? In the same vein, if new generation. Exhaust are allowed, does that mean an USD fork and Marchenesi wheels are allowed. On a cb 750 from the middle seventies.? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on April 10, 2014, 09:36:42 AM All I know is the only rejection I got was on the bike without the cover letter. Just my experience. That is with 7 applications.
Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on April 10, 2014, 09:40:10 AM Frank,
My experience (just me) has been that period "pattern" exhaust are accepted. I have pattern Dunstalls and a pattern Gold Star muffler that have been approved. The Higgspeeds are patterned after the Allspeeds which were available in the "70"s. Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on April 10, 2014, 10:51:56 AM Yesterday, I put insurance on both bikes......was kinda waiting a few more days so that the insurance would run to the end of October, then ....duhhhh....realized I could just insure for 7 months instead of 6, and solve that problem.......took'em both for a little scoot.....man, there's a lot of sand on the roads, still.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on April 10, 2014, 11:22:19 AM Yesterday, I put insurance on both bikes......was kinda waiting a few more days so that the insurance would run to the end of October, then ....duhhhh....realized I could just insure for 7 months instead of 6, and solve that problem.......took'em both for a little scoot.....man, there's a lot of sand on the roads, still. I will do the same for 7 month Had no idea you could do that. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: allan on April 10, 2014, 11:58:27 AM Got a call today,pick up my collector plate friday! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on April 10, 2014, 11:07:04 PM So are higgspeed chambers..new stuff? I have ceramic coated headers on my Collector plate car,which weren't available in 1970,and ICBC accepts that as period correct.Hard to find an NOS set of Hedmans out there Don't sound like available back in the day mods? I thought you can run a Hooker,Jardine,Kerker from back in the day cuz they were available, buy a Mac was maybe out because it did not exist back then? Can anyone clarify that.? In the same vein, if new generation. Exhaust are allowed, does that mean an USD fork and Marchenesi wheels are allowed. On a cb 750 from the middle seventies.? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on April 11, 2014, 07:22:47 AM I just check the box marked "My vehicle is not stock" and send the form in.
Never had a problem. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Cuff on April 11, 2014, 12:12:19 PM Changed the tire on the Goldwing and cleaned the shop this week. A clean area to work again makes me feel like spring. ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: al2wheels on April 11, 2014, 08:11:45 PM I polished 1 tube by hand, then took picture. Second picture is the completed job.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on April 11, 2014, 08:52:24 PM Lower leg that thing..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on April 12, 2014, 04:30:11 AM Nice work Al. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on May 18, 2014, 06:25:00 PM This:
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/Lotek_Racing/IMG_4009_zps9046bb24.jpg) (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/Lotek_Racing/IMG_4008_zps353718f1.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: turbolazi on May 18, 2014, 06:52:23 PM Okay, I admit, it is " only " a Water-bike.
But still a Kawasaki. Now I waite for the new Seat cover and I,m done. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on May 18, 2014, 07:45:04 PM In an effort to hear my child's bike when we ride together, I changed to the, extremely quiet, muffler today. ....changes everything. ...no more top end.. ...and a really weird look. ..when she moves out, the stove pipe comes back. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on May 24, 2014, 07:22:21 AM ...my newly motorcycle licensed child, decided that this weekend, demands, our first "Family" motorcycle camping tour.. ..thus, even though it totally aint my favorite seat, to enhance the experience, I changed to the touring model "throne" that my olde mule came with when it was new back in 1973. The added advantage to this exchange, is my soon to be wife gets pushed up against me more, which leads to more groping, at the cost of losing the olde style look that I really dig. ..the things we do for love.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tired Iron on May 24, 2014, 07:35:25 AM ....oh yeah, changed intake manifold seals. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on June 21, 2014, 09:10:14 AM Getting close to needing some new rubber on the GS so thought I would pre mount some new tires onto a spare set of rims I have.
Cleaning up the wheels along with some new paint went a long way in making them look more presentable. Greased up the wheel bearings and now just need to balance them and they'll be ready to install on the bike. I always seem to forget what a bitch it is to remove and install tires. ::) Anyways, they're ready now. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Doctor Virago on June 26, 2014, 11:30:27 PM With almost 10G km on the clock, 5g so far this year . . . . . . I have hit a few rain storms . . . and the Bare Metal is lookin a little patina'd like rust . . . so will this weekend the focus is on polishing. Front fender . . . with 5 hours, is 90% done. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Doctor Virago on July 27, 2014, 11:46:09 AM Now with near in on 14G on the clock . . . Tire change out today . . . oil change Chain clean and wax Chain Guard polish, Tin Polish and anything else I can notice or think ov. Shade Tree Mechanic is on it . . . Ha ha (https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t1.0-9/10577049_10201944676531530_4782034061992344403_n.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on July 31, 2014, 04:14:21 PM Getting close to needing some new rubber on the GS so thought I would pre mount some new tires onto a spare set of rims I have. Cleaning up the wheels along with some new paint went a long way in making them look more presentable. Greased up the wheel bearings and now just need to balance them and they'll be ready to install on the bike. I always seem to forget what a bitch it is to remove and install tires. ::) Anyways, they're ready now. Since I'm off work this week, thought I'd get done some of the things I've been putting off. One of those jobs was to install the wheels with new rubber on the GS750. Got that done today. Not too bad of a job, but this incessant and hideous *&^%$#$$ Okanagan heat didn't help matters any. I really do dislike this heat with a passion.......but that's another story altogether. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on July 31, 2014, 04:45:32 PM Gee, Claudio, I fired up the 400 this afternoon, and was putting around West Kelowna just to harass the tourists.....I should have included you in my rounds......
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on July 31, 2014, 09:45:30 PM Getting close to needing some new rubber on the GS so thought I would pre mount some new tires onto a spare set of rims I have. Cleaning up the wheels along with some new paint went a long way in making them look more presentable. Greased up the wheel bearings and now just need to balance them and they'll be ready to install on the bike. I always seem to forget what a bitch it is to remove and install tires. ::) Anyways, they're ready now. Since I'm off work this week, thought I'd get done some of the things I've been putting off. One of those jobs was to install the wheels with new rubber on the GS750. Got that done today. Not too bad of a job, but this incessant and hideous *&^%$#$$ Okanagan heat didn't help matters any. I really do dislike this heat with a passion.......but that's another story altogether. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on July 31, 2014, 09:50:28 PM I'd rather live in a rainforest than a desert.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on July 31, 2014, 10:04:41 PM I'd rather live in a rainforest than a desert. I noticed your a little wet behind the ears ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on July 31, 2014, 10:06:36 PM I prefer semi arid...
I woud, rather ride in semi arid, or desert, than rain forest. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on July 31, 2014, 10:13:29 PM I'd rather live in a rainforest than a desert. I noticed your a little wet behind the ears ;D I suppose I had that one coming. ;D As for what I did to my motorcycle. I thought about it while I was grouting my bathroom floor. Does that count? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on July 31, 2014, 10:18:10 PM Is 'grouting' something dirty you do while on the bathroom floor????????
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Doctor Virago on July 31, 2014, 10:27:13 PM Is 'grouting' something dirty you do while on the bathroom floor???????? That would be Groping the tiles . . . ;) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on July 31, 2014, 10:33:41 PM Is 'grouting' something dirty you do while on the bathroom floor???????? Tiles are like women... Lay 'em good once and you can walk all over 'em! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on August 01, 2014, 12:11:02 AM Getting close to needing some new rubber on the GS so thought I would pre mount some new tires onto a spare set of rims I have. Cleaning up the wheels along with some new paint went a long way in making them look more presentable. Greased up the wheel bearings and now just need to balance them and they'll be ready to install on the bike. I always seem to forget what a bitch it is to remove and install tires. ::) Anyways, they're ready now. Since I'm off work this week, thought I'd get done some of the things I've been putting off. One of those jobs was to install the wheels with new rubber on the GS750. Got that done today. Not too bad of a job, but this incessant and hideous *&^%$#$$ Okanagan heat didn't help matters any. I really do dislike this heat with a passion.......but that's another story altogether. lol.....does your house come with acceptable weather? We should get our people (June and Judith) to work out a deal? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on August 01, 2014, 07:35:05 AM That's funny Claudio,
June has been looking at places to rent short term so she can ge accustomed to the climate should we decide to move up there Have to get the ladies to make some executive decisions for us Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on August 24, 2014, 03:00:43 PM Changed the front wheel bearings yesterday on the Concours and went south to Ok Falls for a test run today.
Everything up front was fine, but there are now issues with the motor running only 3 cylinders at lower rpm. Once 3 or 4,000 rpms are reached, it seems to clear itself out and runs on all 4s. Guess I'll be looking at this now as well..... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on August 24, 2014, 05:01:27 PM Rough running? Our gasoline quality these days is suspect. Try a can or two of Injector/carb cleaner over the next couple tanks full. Worked on my old '81 CBX when it had similar issues.
Good luck. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on August 24, 2014, 06:00:50 PM Rough running? Our gasoline quality these days is suspect. Try a can or two of Injector/carb cleaner over the next couple tanks full. Worked on my old '81 CBX when it had similar issues. Good luck. I pulled the seat, tank, side covers and pulled the spark plugs. #1, 2, and 3 look fine, #4 is fouled. Plug #4 smells like unburnt fuel and is quite dark. Definitely fouled. Will investigate a little further. The plugs only have 4,000 kms or so on them ......so there should be more life in them. They came uninstalled with the bike when I bought it. I prefer the NGK's, but the new ones that came with the bike were Champion equivalents. :-\ Will check coil wires, caps and get some new plugs. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on August 24, 2014, 06:26:09 PM Sounds like a stuck float.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on August 24, 2014, 07:59:03 PM If the seat assembly is pressed in and has an o ring check them. I had a 88 zx10 years ago. Bought it in in 96 with 12k ! Ran well for a few tanks and then went on a nasty miss miss blubber blubber. Gas weeping etc. Thought it was stuck floats. It ended up the bike had sat for long periods of time and the orings dried out, cracked and when some fresh gas to them they basically disintegrated. Chased my tail on that one for a while. Carbs came off easy on that as they were downdraft and the airbox hid under the tank. Concourse will be more complicated. Try the easy stuff first. Maybe even nip the high tension back a bit with a new cap?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on August 24, 2014, 08:52:39 PM Yea Mark,......I was thinking of cutting half inch from each plug wire where the plug cap screws in. This along with a set of plugs should help things along a little. Pulling the carbs on this bike will not be pleasant.......actually, pulling them won't be that bad. Putting them back on will be about as much fun as poking your eyes out with a fork. :'(
Shawn, that could be the issue. If so, guess I'll be poking my eyes out with a fork. :'( Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on August 26, 2014, 11:12:11 PM If the seat assembly is pressed in and has an o ring check them. I had a 88 zx10 years ago. Bought it in in 96 with 12k ! Ran well for a few tanks and then went on a nasty miss miss blubber blubber. Gas weeping etc. Thought it was stuck floats. It ended up the bike had sat for long periods of time and the orings dried out, cracked and when some fresh gas to them they basically disintegrated. Chased my tail on that one for a while. Carbs came off easy on that as they were downdraft and the airbox hid under the tank. Concourse will be more complicated. Try the easy stuff first. Maybe even nip the high tension back a bit with a new cap? I'm looking at spending some time with the bike later this week. I haven't decided whether I'll pull the carbs off it right away, or just go to new plugs first and see how it works out. Forgive my whining and procrastination, but pulling off and installing the carbs is not all that palatable to me at this point in time. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on August 27, 2014, 08:05:06 AM Plugs and Seafoam will fix it ;D
And don't forget the Italian tune-up ,drive the S#*t out of it, worked for a sticky injector on a Jetta diesel :o Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on August 27, 2014, 03:16:28 PM My new $600 Kerker comes with barbecue paint that doesn't react well with gas from floatbowl overflow so what I did to my motorcycle today was pick up the exhaust from ceramic coat today...happy with that...not happy with Kerker >:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on August 27, 2014, 04:48:47 PM Yikes! I've done the bbq paint thing a couple times. Will do it again soon, didn't know about the gas issue, make sense though. Look forward to hearing how the ceramic works for you.
My new $600 Kerker comes with barbecue paint that doesn't react well with gas from floatbowl overflow so what I did to my motorcycle today was pick up the exhaust from ceramic coat today...happy with that...not happy with Kerker >:( Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on August 27, 2014, 05:37:25 PM I used the ceramic coating on my CB1100f Vance and Hines header. So far so good. It is holding up well and looks pretty serious. Like the BBQ paint it is a bit tough to clean if riding in bad weather but the finish seems to hold up well and really requires little or no cure time. - no smoke or acrid fumes.
Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on August 27, 2014, 07:07:00 PM Always had good luck with ceramic, used Koolcoat in Langley for years,my headers on the Roadrunner were coated 15 yrs ago...no issues. Expected more from SuperTrapp, the Vance&Hines chrome header quality is better at half the price.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on August 27, 2014, 10:04:10 PM If the seat assembly is pressed in and has an o ring check them. I had a 88 zx10 years ago. Bought it in in 96 with 12k ! Ran well for a few tanks and then went on a nasty miss miss blubber blubber. Gas weeping etc. Thought it was stuck floats. It ended up the bike had sat for long periods of time and the orings dried out, cracked and when some fresh gas to them they basically disintegrated. Chased my tail on that one for a while. Carbs came off easy on that as they were downdraft and the airbox hid under the tank. Concourse will be more complicated. Try the easy stuff first. Maybe even nip the high tension back a bit with a new cap? I'm looking at spending some time with the bike later this week. I haven't decided whether I'll pull the carbs off it right away, or just go to new plugs first and see how it works out. Forgive my whining and procrastination, but pulling off and installing the carbs is not all that palatable to me at this point in time. Spent a little time on the Concours tonight to see how the number 4 plug was fouling. The end synopsis: carbs are going to be coming out for clean and look see. Had lots of strong spark on all 4 cylinders.......including #4 using the fouled plug. Started looking at the # 4 carb - opened up the float bowl drain capturing the float bowl fuel in a clean container. What came out wasn't all that clean. So decided I would remount the fuel tank and put the petcock on prime and once again opened the float bowl drain. Drained out about 1/4 liter and the fuel was coming out cleaner towards the end of the exercise. Left the petcock on prime to see if the needle valves/floats would hold the fuel......no go. Pretty quick I had fuel draining out of the air filter box. Switched the petcock to another position from prime and flow stopped, as expected. Here is the kicker.......Kawasaki (thank you EPA) decided to eliminate the carb overflows on this model. Without overflows and once a valve needle no longer seals in its seat, fuel will flow continuously until the fuel tank is drained. Where will the fuel go without the existence of overflows on the carbs? Into the air box and into the cylinders. Number 4 cylinder had a lot of fuel in it. This would point the finger in the direction of the needle valve/float mechanism being stuck or worn. Guess the carbs are coming out, I'll take a look at what the air filter looks like with all the fuel flowing into the air box, and obviously I'll change out the oil and filter. This bike is turning out to be a lot of work.... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on August 27, 2014, 10:52:46 PM Be careful not to try starting the bike if the crankcase is full of gas/oil mix. Check the oil for the smell of gas. Early CBX's were famous for doing the leak thing when on the side stand. Result, Hydraulic lock, bent #1 rod. Honda fixed the problem by putting a vacuum operated petcock on subsequent models. I had a PINGLE manual petcock on my '81 and once I forgot to turn it off, then put the bike on it's side stand. I was "lucky" to notice a small gas spill from the overflow, checked the oil, and yup, it was way above normal on the dipstick. Good Luck. Once that Concours is sorted, it will be a great bike.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on August 28, 2014, 09:13:21 PM Be careful not to try starting the bike if the crankcase is full of gas/oil mix. Check the oil for the smell of gas. Early CBX's were famous for doing the leak thing when on the side stand. Result, Hydraulic lock, bent #1 rod. Honda fixed the problem by putting a vacuum operated petcock on subsequent models. I had a PINGLE manual petcock on my '81 and once I forgot to turn it off, then put the bike on it's side stand. I was "lucky" to notice a small gas spill from the overflow, checked the oil, and yup, it was way above normal on the dipstick. Good Luck. Once that Concours is sorted, it will be a great bike. You're right Ron. Many of the Concours 1000 engines that expire prematurely is due to the combination of a faulty petcock and ill operating needle valve(s). When the combined failures occur, fuel flows into a cylinder and down into the crankcases. When the unsuspecting owner starts the engine, it's crunch time. Hydrolocked cylinder with electric starter pumping all it can to move the crankshaft.......not a good thing. And like you said, will usually result in a bent connecting rod. Change out your fuel petcock every few years if you own a Concours just to be safe. My buddy Hank did it as I suggested. If I keep the bike I just may install overflows. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on August 28, 2014, 09:24:42 PM Is there no off position on the Concours petcocks? I am curious now after hearing these stories of their constant flow.
Better I do some googling but sure sounds like a recipe for disaster if they cannot be shut off. Bad idea on an otherwise good bike?? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on August 28, 2014, 09:41:49 PM Is there no off position on the Concours petcocks? I am curious now after hearing these stories of their constant flow. Better I do some googling but sure sounds like a recipe for disaster if they cannot be shut off. Bad idea on an otherwise good bike?? No shut off, on/ reserve and prime :'( I changed mine after Jetta told me about the problem. I still think there is a way to put a small shutoff on them but haven't really looked since the new valve. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on August 28, 2014, 10:03:12 PM Thanks Henry, I have just been looking up info on them and makes me wonder why no recall by Kawasaki but I guess they can blame dirty carbs or something and not the petcocks. A simple mind like mine would think that anytime you store gas above the carbs, or the motor for that reason some sort of gravity effect would come into action.
Was there really a need or desire to replace the off position. Kind of reminds me of the story about the kickstarter that Trevor, Rob and I had in Gold River last week. When kickstarters were in their demise most bikes had both options for a while then some bikes like my Z1R had it placed under the seat and tucked away for emergency use then finally most companies made them disappear for good. Good things when they work but pain in the but when they dont. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on August 28, 2014, 10:18:12 PM Is there no off position on the Concours petcocks? I am curious now after hearing these stories of their constant flow. Better I do some googling but sure sounds like a recipe for disaster if they cannot be shut off. Bad idea on an otherwise good bike?? No off position on the petcock. A vacuum operated petcock - has an on position, a reserve, and a prime position. The run and reserve positions are vacuum operated and would be used when riding. Not a bad system for people who always neglected to turn their fuel on when leaving, and off when putting the bike away. To simplify matters, manufacturers built a vacuum operated petcock that did not need to be turned off and on. The engine vacuum took care of that. The problem arises when the petcock fails (vacuum failure) and you have one or more needle valves in your carbs not sealing. That in itself is not too big a deal.......if your carbs have an overflow to let fuel run onto the ground. Without overflow lines however, the leaking fuel goes where gravity pulls it, and where there is no resistance........air filter box and cylinders. ...and that's when it'll get ugly. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MJ on August 29, 2014, 06:09:04 PM too bad you couldn't put a second shut off in the line to make it idiot proof
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Rob 802 on August 29, 2014, 06:14:59 PM the 750 and 850 yamahas have the same type petcocks some of the guys have put on off in the fuel lines to solve this the yamahas have 2 petcocks and there was a recall on the 750 ones
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on August 29, 2014, 06:57:23 PM My Honda CX650E and GL650 had vacuum petcocks but they have an "off" position.
Most guys just pull the spring out and turn them into manual petcocks. Not sure if that's something that could be done with yours. Shawn Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on September 03, 2014, 08:04:14 AM Put on a 1/4 fairing. :)
(http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t513/trevorf1/fairing1_zpsa5460ce8.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/trevorf1/media/fairing1_zpsa5460ce8.jpg.html) (http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t513/trevorf1/fairing4_zps55a885c7.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/trevorf1/media/fairing4_zps55a885c7.jpg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on September 03, 2014, 08:58:02 AM Nice :) looks good Trevor, same as the one on my J I like the Mad Max look >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on September 03, 2014, 10:58:08 AM Nice :) looks good Trevor, same as the one on my J I like the Mad Max look >:D Thanks Chris, I've always liked the look of a cafe style fairing on these bikes. It's just a cheap one but if I really like it I might look for a better quality one.Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Aaron! on September 03, 2014, 01:32:44 PM Pulled the transmission out of the Norton. It is Ducked.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on September 03, 2014, 03:16:12 PM Pulled the transmission out of the Norton. It is Ducked. Aaron, it is not ducked the bike is just showing its affection to you and wants your hands all over her. She will love the new gears that you get for her and all will be happy. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Aaron! on September 03, 2014, 11:59:56 PM Pulled the transmission out of the Norton. It is Ducked. Aaron, it is not ducked the bike is just showing its affection to you and wants your hands all over her. She will love the new gears that you get for her and all will be happy. I could put my hands all over it when I push it in the river.. PS I meant the transmission was Ducked Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on September 04, 2014, 12:23:33 AM Might be able to clean off the shaft and polish up, then just make new bushing....as long as shaft is not undersized, where the bushing piled up.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on September 07, 2014, 11:03:20 AM If the seat assembly is pressed in and has an o ring check them. I had a 88 zx10 years ago. Bought it in in 96 with 12k ! Ran well for a few tanks and then went on a nasty miss miss blubber blubber. Gas weeping etc. Thought it was stuck floats. It ended up the bike had sat for long periods of time and the orings dried out, cracked and when some fresh gas to them they basically disintegrated. Chased my tail on that one for a while. Carbs came off easy on that as they were downdraft and the airbox hid under the tank. Concourse will be more complicated. Try the easy stuff first. Maybe even nip the high tension back a bit with a new cap? I'm looking at spending some time with the bike later this week. I haven't decided whether I'll pull the carbs off it right away, or just go to new plugs first and see how it works out. Forgive my whining and procrastination, but pulling off and installing the carbs is not all that palatable to me at this point in time. Spent a little time on the Concours tonight to see how the number 4 plug was fouling. The end synopsis: carbs are going to be coming out for clean and look see. Had lots of strong spark on all 4 cylinders.......including #4 using the fouled plug. Started looking at the # 4 carb - opened up the float bowl drain capturing the float bowl fuel in a clean container. What came out wasn't all that clean. So decided I would remount the fuel tank and put the petcock on prime and once again opened the float bowl drain. Drained out about 1/4 liter and the fuel was coming out cleaner towards the end of the exercise. Left the petcock on prime to see if the needle valves/floats would hold the fuel......no go. Pretty quick I had fuel draining out of the air filter box. Switched the petcock to another position from prime and flow stopped, as expected. Here is the kicker.......Kawasaki (thank you EPA) decided to eliminate the carb overflows on this model. Without overflows and once a valve needle no longer seals in its seat, fuel will flow continuously until the fuel tank is drained. Where will the fuel go without the existence of overflows on the carbs? Into the air box and into the cylinders. Number 4 cylinder had a lot of fuel in it. This would point the finger in the direction of the needle valve/float mechanism being stuck or worn. Guess the carbs are coming out, I'll take a look at what the air filter looks like with all the fuel flowing into the air box, and obviously I'll change out the oil and filter. This bike is turning out to be a lot of work.... So over the course of the week, carbs came out and have been cleaned out without totally dismantling them. Not a perfect job, but will have to do for now. Sediment found in float bowls and some of it seemed to have been there for a while as it was caked into some of the nooks and crannies of the bowl. All of that chit came out. Needle valve tips looked good - these have a rubber coating. Focused on the needle valve seat itself. They looked fine but a little on the grungy side as well. Used some toothpaste / Q-tip / drill method of lightly cleaning and polishing the sealing surface. Floats were adjusted as well as some were off a little. I just loosely installed the carbs back on the bike just now for some testing. Fuel tank back on with petcock on prime to see if the needles will hold. I'll leave it alone for an hour or so. ........and yes Martha, getting the carbs back in was just as much of a pain in the $*% as I thought it would be. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on September 07, 2014, 10:29:11 PM FClaudio, this is not sounding like the most fun thing you have done to your bike in a while. Probably at this point you should go to a Chinese Buffet and grab a fortune cookie. It will at least make you feel better for the moment.
Just persevere and you will be rewarded before the first snowfall in Kelowna. John Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on September 07, 2014, 11:09:42 PM Thanks for the encouraging words, John. It's getting closer to getting done, and it will be on the road to enjoy some fall riding this year........unless something totally unforeseen surfaces.
Perhaps a little premature, but it looks like the carbs are holding up at this time. While I have that part of the bike opened up I spent some time with the throttle cables/throttle grip and the throttle return function. Throttle return was never as smooth as I thought it should be.........it now is. Correcting small defects will add up to a bike that runs as it was designed. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on September 08, 2014, 08:27:01 AM It will be worth the effort when you are all done for sure
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: helotech on September 08, 2014, 01:29:36 PM Just staring at my beautiful 1981 GS1000. to ugly out to ride.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on September 13, 2014, 01:07:40 PM If the seat assembly is pressed in and has an o ring check them. I had a 88 zx10 years ago. Bought it in in 96 with 12k ! Ran well for a few tanks and then went on a nasty miss miss blubber blubber. Gas weeping etc. Thought it was stuck floats. It ended up the bike had sat for long periods of time and the orings dried out, cracked and when some fresh gas to them they basically disintegrated. Chased my tail on that one for a while. Carbs came off easy on that as they were downdraft and the airbox hid under the tank. Concourse will be more complicated. Try the easy stuff first. Maybe even nip the high tension back a bit with a new cap? I'm looking at spending some time with the bike later this week. I haven't decided whether I'll pull the carbs off it right away, or just go to new plugs first and see how it works out. Forgive my whining and procrastination, but pulling off and installing the carbs is not all that palatable to me at this point in time. Spent a little time on the Concours tonight to see how the number 4 plug was fouling. The end synopsis: carbs are going to be coming out for clean and look see. Had lots of strong spark on all 4 cylinders.......including #4 using the fouled plug. Started looking at the # 4 carb - opened up the float bowl drain capturing the float bowl fuel in a clean container. What came out wasn't all that clean. So decided I would remount the fuel tank and put the petcock on prime and once again opened the float bowl drain. Drained out about 1/4 liter and the fuel was coming out cleaner towards the end of the exercise. Left the petcock on prime to see if the needle valves/floats would hold the fuel......no go. Pretty quick I had fuel draining out of the air filter box. Switched the petcock to another position from prime and flow stopped, as expected. Here is the kicker.......Kawasaki (thank you EPA) decided to eliminate the carb overflows on this model. Without overflows and once a valve needle no longer seals in its seat, fuel will flow continuously until the fuel tank is drained. Where will the fuel go without the existence of overflows on the carbs? Into the air box and into the cylinders. Number 4 cylinder had a lot of fuel in it. This would point the finger in the direction of the needle valve/float mechanism being stuck or worn. Guess the carbs are coming out, I'll take a look at what the air filter looks like with all the fuel flowing into the air box, and obviously I'll change out the oil and filter. This bike is turning out to be a lot of work.... So over the course of the week, carbs came out and have been cleaned out without totally dismantling them. Not a perfect job, but will have to do for now. Sediment found in float bowls and some of it seemed to have been there for a while as it was caked into some of the nooks and crannies of the bowl. All of that chit came out. Needle valve tips looked good - these have a rubber coating. Focused on the needle valve seat itself. They looked fine but a little on the grungy side as well. Used some toothpaste / Q-tip / drill method of lightly cleaning and polishing the sealing surface. Floats were adjusted as well as some were off a little. I just loosely installed the carbs back on the bike just now for some testing. Fuel tank back on with petcock on prime to see if the needles will hold. I'll leave it alone for an hour or so. ........and yes Martha, getting the carbs back in was just as much of a pain in the $*% as I thought it would be. Carbs went back on with some persuasion and started buttoning everything up earlier this week at night after work. Went out for a short spin this morning and it was running quite well. Will be taking it for a good long ride of some kind tomorrow. I'm planning to give it an Italian tune up......... Hank says it'll be good for the bike and rider.;D I'll see how it fairs on that test. ;) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on September 13, 2014, 11:55:03 PM Let us know how everything sorts out today. Curious minds are waiting
John Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on September 14, 2014, 02:42:04 PM My wife and I left mid morning from West Kelowna for a later breakfast in Armstrong. Went up via Kelowna on Hwy 97, to Vernon ......then Armstrong and came back via some back roads leading to Westside Road. Bike is running very well with strong acceleration and it moves with authority when asked to. It starts much better as well......a touch of the starter button brings it to life rather quickly. Work on the carbs and doing some electrical ground work while the bike was down this past week helped considerably.
Only a partial Italian tune up was administered today.......we will work on a second helping with a little more enthusiasm this coming week. ;) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on September 14, 2014, 06:01:35 PM Claudio, the good part of working on your bike at home is the rewards, you have satisfaction now in doing what seemed like a daunting task a few weeks ago. I am guessing you did the job for under a 100 bucks at home and just think what the labour costs would have been at ABC Motorcycle dealership.
Good news and thanks for sharing. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on September 17, 2014, 04:18:01 PM I'm always doing something to something but recently got the ol' 78' preped for a long trip and some hard riding. Rebuilt the rear Marzocchi shocks, put Sonic 1.0 springs up front with cartridge emulators. Threw on a shorter chrome front fender and a set of spoked rims again with new Avon Roadriders. Installed the 82' aluminum swingarm and painted it up nice and shiny black. She's running great with the smoothbores but I've got to upgrade the front brakes.
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab310/aazrr33/20140904_155503.jpg) (http://s874.photobucket.com/user/aazrr33/media/20140904_155503.jpg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on September 17, 2014, 07:43:02 PM I'm always doing something to something but recently got the ol' 78' preped for a long trip and some hard riding. Rebuilt the rear Marzocchi shocks, put Sonic 1.0 springs up front with cartridge emulators. Threw on a shorter chrome front fender and a set of spoked rims again with new Avon Roadriders. Installed the 82' aluminum swingarm and painted it up nice and shiny black. She's running great with the smoothbores but I've got to upgrade the front brakes. Really cool ride (http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab310/aazrr33/20140904_155503.jpg) (http://s874.photobucket.com/user/aazrr33/media/20140904_155503.jpg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on September 17, 2014, 08:07:06 PM Very good looking GS and they handled nicely for the vintage. The GS 750, and shortly after the GS1000, were one of the first big bore UJM's that focused not only on the motor, but also on the chassis. Resulted in a well rounded package. I had a 78 GS1000 in burgundy back around 78/79 with spoke wheels and single disc up front. Well done Rob.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on September 17, 2014, 08:22:16 PM Very nice Rob and well done
John Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on September 17, 2014, 09:04:26 PM I'm in holiday mode this week so had some extra time to do some catching up. Almost a year and a half ago I found an RZ350. Was and wasn't looking for one at the time, but they are getting to be far and few between so thought I would pull the trigger. Not a perfect sample but just like I like them.......in need of some love. Fast forward to yesterday afternoon, and finally decided I would give it a good degrease and much needed bath.
Lots of accumulated grease and grime from years of use finally came off. I'm embarrassed it took me so long to get this done. :-[ This is the biggest picture I could post of it..... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on September 20, 2014, 03:13:51 PM Good looking Suzuki .
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Hayabuser on October 02, 2014, 09:02:03 AM Good looking Suzuki . Sure is, for a Yamaha. ;) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on October 03, 2014, 07:04:40 AM I'm always doing something to something but recently got the ol' 78' preped for a long trip and some hard riding. Rebuilt the rear Marzocchi shocks, put Sonic 1.0 springs up front with cartridge emulators. Threw on a shorter chrome front fender and a set of spoked rims again with new Avon Roadriders. Installed the 82' aluminum swingarm and painted it up nice and shiny black. She's running great with the smoothbores but I've got to upgrade the front brakes. Really cool ride (http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab310/aazrr33/20140904_155503.jpg) (http://s874.photobucket.com/user/aazrr33/media/20140904_155503.jpg.html) OOPS ! :oThey all look the same to me , " I just read the name on the tank . " Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Hayabuser on October 03, 2014, 09:45:43 PM I'm always doing something to something but recently got the ol' 78' preped for a long trip and some hard riding. Rebuilt the rear Marzocchi shocks, put Sonic 1.0 springs up front with cartridge emulators. Threw on a shorter chrome front fender and a set of spoked rims again with new Avon Roadriders. Installed the 82' aluminum swingarm and painted it up nice and shiny black. She's running great with the smoothbores but I've got to upgrade the front brakes. Really cool ride (http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab310/aazrr33/20140904_155503.jpg) (http://s874.photobucket.com/user/aazrr33/media/20140904_155503.jpg.html) OOPS ! :oThey all look the same to me , " I just read the name on the tank . " I was just busting your b@lls since you posted directly under the Yammie... The black bike is a Suzuki, and a sexy one at that! ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Hayabuser on October 03, 2014, 09:47:37 PM I collected more parts for the project GS, including a headlight! Keeping the shape of the latter to myself for now. :-*
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on October 04, 2014, 12:08:30 PM I'm always doing something to something but recently got the ol' 78' preped for a long trip and some hard riding. Rebuilt the rear Marzocchi shocks, put Sonic 1.0 springs up front with cartridge emulators. Threw on a shorter chrome front fender and a set of spoked rims again with new Avon Roadriders. Installed the 82' aluminum swingarm and painted it up nice and shiny black. She's running great with the smoothbores but I've got to upgrade the front brakes. Really cool ride (http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab310/aazrr33/20140904_155503.jpg) (http://s874.photobucket.com/user/aazrr33/media/20140904_155503.jpg.html) OOPS ! :oThey all look the same to me , " I just read the name on the tank . " Dave's pulling my chain because he knows the front fender is from a Yamaha. Still trying to find a moment of free time to come have a look at that beast David. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on October 07, 2014, 09:12:03 AM The Yamaha photo doesn't show up for me .
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on October 07, 2014, 09:43:41 AM The Yamaha photo doesn't show up for me . Click on the bottom left on the RZ350 attachment Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on October 08, 2014, 08:27:59 AM Oh ... yes , that works, thank you .... what can I say , I'm not to bright ... Nice bike .
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: HAMMERHT on October 10, 2014, 04:54:37 PM Something simple, I changed a bulb. a bulb that is inside my odometer.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tripleted on October 10, 2014, 06:31:34 PM Installed the Dunlop TT 100 on the rear of my project Z1R. Also rebuilt the rear master cylinder, rear caliper, new chain and made a spring for the seat lock door.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rusty_bits on October 21, 2014, 09:08:05 AM Got a little more done on my motorcycle support vehicle. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tripleted on October 21, 2014, 09:17:21 AM Cool. I learned how to drive on a 48 Ford panel van. Flathead V8 manual with a bull low.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on October 21, 2014, 09:25:34 AM Lookin' good Mark!
I love farm trucks. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on October 21, 2014, 12:23:04 PM I worked for a sign shop decades ago....my work truck was one of those, except it was an "M"......V8 and three on the floor, about 80 horse.....mucho cool, even then.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tripleted on October 21, 2014, 12:27:48 PM Dad let us ride on the running boards around the local neighbourhood. Those where the good ol days.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on October 21, 2014, 09:53:46 PM Mark, that is one cool pick up truck two thumbs up from June and I here. What a piece of rolling art that is.
Hope your back heals soon so you can go and wrench on it some more. John Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: allan on October 21, 2014, 10:26:20 PM Mark,that is a very sweet truck.looks great all together !!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on October 22, 2014, 06:59:22 AM Cool truck ! 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rusty_bits on October 22, 2014, 07:23:58 AM Thanks, lots left to do but at least it is almost driveable, it has been a long journey. regards
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on October 22, 2014, 09:13:37 AM Love the old trucks and I have a 55 4x4 Chevy that needs to be restored this winter.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on October 22, 2014, 07:33:32 PM One day I might get to the truck project myself but no Chevys or Fords, have to be different, going with the ugly Cornbinder :o ...someone's got to love so it might as well be me
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on October 22, 2014, 08:10:37 PM To really hijack this post, I saw a lineup of sixties Ford half-tons in a yard in Vavenby today......most patina I,ve seen in one place in a long time
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on October 22, 2014, 08:27:00 PM Howard, if you spot any gas pumps, signs, balloon tire bikes.. Take notes and/or take GPS coordinates..
Will make it worth it to you if we can buy it. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Rob 802 on October 22, 2014, 10:12:44 PM A yearlong California study of motorcycle lane-splitting has concluded the practice is no more dangerous than motorcycling in general, if the rider is traveling at speeds similar to or only slightly faster than the surrounding traffic.
The maneuver becomes more dangerous, however, when a motorcyclist is speeding or riding more than 10 mph faster than the traffic the cyclist is passing. Lane-splitting occurs when a motorcyclist passes other vehicles by riding between them along the lane line. California is the only state that does not ban the controversial practice, frowned on by many car drivers who consider it a safety hazard and applauded by some motorcyclists who say they consider lane-splitting a safety tool that allows them to get out of risky situations. Lane-splitting in California appears to be on the rise. The state Office of Traffic Safety study found 62 percent of motorcyclists say they lane-split on both freeways and other roads, a 7.5-percentage-point increase over 2013. Seventy-five percent of riders between the ages of 18 and 24 report they lane-split on all roads, including freeways. Notably, the survey found that motorcyclists were splitting lanes at slightly slower speeds and in slightly slower traffic than the year before. Related Stories Back-seat Driver: Motorcycle lane-splitters are slowing down Related Links California Lane Splitting Crash Analysis.pdf California Lane Splitting Habits Survey.pdf The lane-splitting crash study, conducted by UC Berkeley and commissioned by the California Highway Patrol and the Office of Traffic Safety, also found that lane-splitters are less likely to be rear-ended by car drivers but are more likely to rear-end other vehicles. Lane-splitters had a greater chance of being involved in a crash during the morning and afternoon commute hours than motorcyclists who were not lane-splitting. The study also found that lane-splitting cyclists who were involved in crashes typically wore safer helmets than motorcyclists as a whole. “What we learned is, if you lane-split in a safe or prudent manner, it is no more dangerous than motorcycling in any other circumstance,” Office of Traffic Safety spokesman Chris Cochran said. “If you are speeding or have a wide speed differential (with other traffic), that is where the fatalities came about.” The study was conducted statewide by 80 law enforcement agencies who filled out a supplemental information sheet involving 8,262 motorcycle riders in collisions. The study’s authors said the report, the first of its kind about lane-splitting, is limited in scope and will be followed up by more detailed analysis, including looking at rider age, rider gender, motorcycle characteristics and collision and roadway characteristics. The CHP last year published written guidelines on when motorcyclists should or should not lane-split, suggesting riders should not travel more than 10 mph faster than surrounding traffic and should not lane-split at all if other vehicles are traveling faster than 30 mph. The CHP took those guidelines down, however, after a disagreement over whether publishing them constituted illegal regulations. Call The Bee’s Tony Bizjak, (916) 321-1059. Transportation Sacramento to install Curtis Park bridge via airlift California high-speed rail wins big round in state high court Sacramento tries to keep $6.9 million, may suspend bridge bids Sacramento crude oil transfers halted by lawsuit Motorcycle lane-splitting study finds: the more speed, the more danger Transportation Editor's Choice Videos Inform News Mo'ne Davis Stars in Inspiring Chevrolet Ad Directed by Spike Lee Inform News Share Order Reprint of This Story The Sacramento Bee | Sacbee.com SUBSCRIPTIONS Subscribe Customer Service e-Edition Media in Education (MIE) Newsletters SITE INFORMATION Customer Service About Us Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/transportation/article3204990.html#storylink=cpy Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on October 22, 2014, 11:37:38 PM Sweet. I used to have a '56 S-120.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on October 23, 2014, 11:18:48 AM Sweet. I used to have a '56 S-120. This one's a 53 R-110 that my buddys dad bought new in 53, it never really left the farm in Sumas prairie and was parked in the mid 70s, always stored inside and still in storage waiting for me to do something with it....still runs and and still has the original Atlas tires on it.Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on November 02, 2014, 11:44:21 AM Took the Suzuki GS 750 out for the last time this year. :'( Went to the car wash to remove some of the accumulated grime from the year.
Went up the connector afterwards to get the motor dried and warmed up........or as warm as it will get in these cooler fall temperatures. It's up on the bike lift now with oil draining. Over the winter it'll get a valve clearance check, oil and filter, think I'll get new clutch springs as there is some slippage happening up on top, and probably give it a couple-three hugs to get through the winter. Have another week of insurance left on the Concours. ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on November 02, 2014, 12:04:28 PM Took the Suzuki GS 750 out for the last time this year. :'( Went to the car wash to remove some of the accumulated grime from the year. Went up the connector afterwards to get the motor dried and warmed up........or as warm as it will get in these cooler fall temperatures. It's up on the bike lift now with oil draining. Over the winter it'll get a valve clearance check, oil and filter, think I'll get new clutch springs as there is some slippage happening up on top, and probably give it a couple-three hugs to get through the winter. Have another week of insurance left on the Concours. ;D Maybe we should go for a short ride next weekend. How about we meet at the end of Westside Road and do lunch in Armstrong weather permitting? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on November 02, 2014, 12:52:09 PM Henry....that sounds that this could work. Insurance ends on the 8th of Nov ......... that would be Saturday. Although we are a long way away from next Saturday, the weather network seems to be calling for a high of +9 and sunny!! Quite doable.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on November 02, 2014, 12:58:35 PM Henry....that sounds that this could work. Insurance ends on the 8th of Nov ......... that would be Saturday. Although we are a long way away from next Saturday, the weather network seems to be calling for a high of +9 and sunny!! Quite doable. Mine runs out Nov10 If the weather is good then meet at 11.30 am Sat end of Westside and it should be a bit warmer by then ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on November 02, 2014, 01:14:50 PM Maybe we should post on the Kelowna Vernon ride forum section? Maybe others could join us?
As for today, I think I'll go out on the Connie for a while. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on November 02, 2014, 05:02:55 PM Maybe we should post on the Kelowna Vernon ride forum section? Maybe others could join us? As for today, I think I'll go out on the Connie for a while. Yes go ahead and post it before we go off topic ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on November 02, 2014, 05:09:19 PM Maybe we should post on the Kelowna Vernon ride forum section? Maybe others could join us? As for today, I think I'll go out on the Connie for a while. Yes go ahead and post it before we go off topic ;D Never seen a post go off topic on this forum. ::) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on November 02, 2014, 05:12:37 PM Maybe we should post on the Kelowna Vernon ride forum section? Maybe others could join us? As for today, I think I'll go out on the Connie for a while. Yes go ahead and post it before we go off topic ;D Never seen a post go off topic on this forum. ::) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Ward on November 07, 2014, 08:24:21 PM pined for it
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MJ on November 08, 2014, 04:24:48 PM oil and filter, air filter........then of course it needed a test ride...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Ward on November 08, 2014, 07:21:37 PM Put the tender on the 750 battery.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on November 10, 2014, 04:02:54 PM The Concours is now in the basement for the winter along with the other rides and projects.
Spending a little time with the 93 Katana body parts for the ongoing paint project. Way too much plastic on those things........way too much. ??? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on November 13, 2014, 11:21:13 PM Pulled the clutch cover on the 84 GS750 with the intention of switching out clutch springs. Noticed the clutch slipped once in a while in 4th or 5th at the top of the rev range. Both drive and driven plates are well within spec with no bluing on the metal plates. The 4 springs are within the wear limits but I suspect the tension is not what it once was? Will probably change these out.
An alarming issue that I've encountered before on other used bikes I've purchased. The clutch sleeve hub nut was only finger tight and was being held in place only by the lock nut tab. Should have anywhere between 38 and 50 ft lbs on it. I'm glad it didn't decide to let go when running. I'll look after this shortly. At first thought, I wouldn't think that the improperly torqued clutch sleeve hub nut would not cause the once in a while clutch slippage I'm looking to correct. Maybe it does? What say you? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on November 13, 2014, 11:52:17 PM I would imagine if there was a bit of play in the clutch basket from the nut being loose, it could cause some trouble but it does seem unlikely.
As for what I did to my motorcycle. The Eurotrash is in the shed for her yearly maintenance. Valves adjusted, camchain checked, coolant changed and new cap installed. Fresh oil and filter, changed the final drive oil and replaced my rear turn signals (finally). Checked everything else over and found no problems. Hosed the insides of the frame tubes down with some corrosion barrier. Should have her back on the road for Sunday coffee if the weather isn't too awful. Shawn Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Kiwi_Roy on November 16, 2014, 05:43:57 AM Put battery tender cables on each of my 3 running Guzzis.
I found some 2 foot Male/Female extension cords at Lordco, cut them in half to make 2 cables each. One end of course has the wrong wire colours so I identified the polarity with heat-shrink. The spare connector I crimped onto my heated gear extension so I won't have to transfer it from bike to bike just plug into the tender cable, I have bump started the Guzzis enough to remember to unplug when I stop ??? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on November 16, 2014, 07:19:36 AM Yesterday was spent rebuilding the front calipers on my KZ LTD and re-installed the forks. I also sanded and painted the helmet hooks for my Z1. Today the hooks go back on, and I'm going to try to figure out how all the bits and pieces of the LTD batter box fit together.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on November 17, 2014, 01:45:17 PM I stripped a bolt while replacing the helmet hooks. Now I have to take things apart and inspect. Meanwhile, I figured out the bits and pieces for my battery box on the KZ. Note to self: Whenever you take something apart be sure to have baggies handy to hold the parts and label it with some masking tape.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on November 17, 2014, 02:30:33 PM I stripped a bolt while replacing the helmet hooks. Now I have to take things apart and inspect. Meanwhile, I figured out the bits and pieces for my battery box on the KZ. Note to self: Whenever you take something apart be sure to have baggies handy to hold the parts and label it with some masking tape. Lol...that and i take pics on my phone. :) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on November 17, 2014, 08:09:27 PM Pulled the battery and spray waxed the 900F. Moved it into the car port, under two covers. Moved "old Blue", the 1980 GS-1000G into my workshop where I plan to do some major detailing over the winter. The old girl has 190,000K on it, although the engine was 'refreshed' at 110k so it ONLY has about 80K. Moving it around in parking lots, and putting it up onto the centre stand is hernia territory, but once underway, all is forgiven.
CHEERS Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Hayabuser on November 28, 2014, 02:31:50 PM Oil and filter change on the Duke. 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on November 28, 2014, 04:52:41 PM Pulled the battery and spray waxed the 900F. Moved it into the car port, under two covers. Moved "old Blue", the 1980 GS-1000G into my workshop where I plan to do some major detailing over the winter. The old girl has 190,000K on it, although the engine was 'refreshed' at 110k so it ONLY has about 80K. Moving it around in parking lots, and putting it up onto the centre stand is hernia territory, but once underway, all is forgiven. CHEERS I found that running the rear wheel up on a piece of 2x6 helps save your back putting it on the centre stand. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on November 28, 2014, 05:19:21 PM Seriously, even something as thin as 1/2" plywood may be enough...that's all I use for the porky 850.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on November 28, 2014, 05:22:25 PM You could try gaining some weight.
I find that putting my bulk on the center stand peg and giving it a good heave is all I need. :) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on November 28, 2014, 06:57:08 PM I've been using the rear wheel up on a plank for several years now. I started it with the '81 CBX, which with gas and oil ran about 680 lbs.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on November 28, 2014, 07:35:13 PM Sure, Shawn, you can do the big boy tricks, but us little guys have to resort to subterfuge and cheating to get through life.... ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on November 28, 2014, 08:28:04 PM My old Voyager had a 2 step center stand that works fantastic, why they did not put them on the concours is beyond me.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on November 28, 2014, 08:44:07 PM Henry, don't feel ashamed by the block of wood. My Z1R has a small tab on the centerstand that was clearly designed for cosmetic purposes and has no leverage effect whatsoever.
I sometimes don't feel like yanking my long back out in the garage so have resorted to the same process. As a bonus a two by four is just the right height to keep the wheel up if you need to remove it quickly or reassemble it like a pit crew. It steadies the wheel so you can pop off the axle, brake and goodies for a quick dismount and remount without using the insides of your knees to balance the wheel. Keep the hunk of wood in the garage it is handy. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MJ on November 29, 2014, 04:20:12 PM I did score a nice set of Pazzo levers for the Duc but since I have yet to put them on, technically nothing.........
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B3pGMiDCIAA3Sx7.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on November 29, 2014, 04:45:47 PM Kudos for buying Canadian.... BC..no less!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on November 29, 2014, 07:35:14 PM Those look cool, I'll have to check them out for the next bike.
I got half a fork leg assembled.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on November 29, 2014, 08:21:44 PM I did score a nice set of Pazzo levers for the Duc but since I have yet to put them on, technically nothing......... (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B3pGMiDCIAA3Sx7.jpg) I see you bought the marine grade levers - red for port and green for starboard. :D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on November 29, 2014, 09:13:20 PM today was a great day! I re-installed the coils on my KZ 1000, rebuilt one caliper, painted the mirrors on my Z1 and ordered a set of stock pipes from Z1 Enterprises. My gauges (for both bikes) should be back from ZResto next week, so that's my weekend work lined up already. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MJ on November 30, 2014, 12:23:35 AM Good one Glen they are the Italian flag ones lol
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: dicken on December 02, 2014, 10:44:06 AM i have been working on my 73 yamaha 360 RT1. frame and assosiated parts powdered gloss black. body work powdered starlight red to almost match original metal flake red that was on the bike. engine gone over with new rings and seals. just waiting on new tires. the tank has a braised up gash on it but otherwise in good shape. waiting on some high temp filler for powder coating. ken.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on December 02, 2014, 02:41:51 PM I've been removing / replacing some of the "improvements" I've made to the GS850, preparing it for its next new home, maybe in the spring. I'll leave the fork brace and braided lines on, but it really did not need the Krauser bags to travel away.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MJ on December 03, 2014, 12:09:44 PM I got around to putting the new levers on
http://www.pazzoracing.com/ they look and feel pretty good and also do an excellent job of reminding me to do something about the ratty master cylinder covers....... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on December 03, 2014, 02:27:03 PM Spent one and a half hours this morning bead blasting various bits and pieces of the old GS 1000G. Sure saves several days worth of sanding, and scraping to get the old paint/clear coat off. Also picked up the front forks from River City Suzuki, with the new seals installed. I'm going to try to install Gaiters on the forks as the bare tubes are vulnerable to being nicked by flying stones. I put them on the GS-750 I sold earlier this year, and they looked great, very retro. Many hours of work to go to get 'old Blue' back on the road and looking good.
CHEERS Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MJ on December 03, 2014, 04:52:58 PM what a cool looking bike!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on December 04, 2014, 10:56:10 PM Pulled the clutch cover on the 84 GS750 with the intention of switching out clutch springs. Noticed the clutch slipped once in a while in 4th or 5th at the top of the rev range. Both drive and driven plates are well within spec with no bluing on the metal plates. The 4 springs are within the wear limits but I suspect the tension is not what it once was? Will probably change these out. An alarming issue that I've encountered before on other used bikes I've purchased. The clutch sleeve hub nut was only finger tight and was being held in place only by the lock nut tab. Should have anywhere between 38 and 50 ft lbs on it. I'm glad it didn't decide to let go when running. I'll look after this shortly. At first thought, I wouldn't think that the improperly torqued clutch sleeve hub nut would not cause the once in a while clutch slippage I'm looking to correct. Maybe it does? What say you? The clutch sleeve hub nut is now secure and held in place by the lock tab. New clutch springs are in and clutch cover back on with a new home made cover gasket. Next on the list, is the valve lash check. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on December 07, 2014, 10:57:32 AM Where is a good place to get a sportster frame painted and what would it cost ?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on December 07, 2014, 11:58:50 AM Where is a good place to get a sportster frame painted and what would it cost ? Check with Allan on the forum, he may be able to help you out. You're up in the hinterlands though, he's on the coast. Shawn Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on December 07, 2014, 01:24:40 PM Last weekend I took my KZ wheels into the local Kaw dealer to get new tires and to put the master link in my chain. Today I installed the chain, but I scratched the swingarm when I took it out, so I have some paint touchup to do in the future. The wheels will be going on this afternoon, followed by brakes if I have enough time.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on December 07, 2014, 01:35:42 PM Paint or powder on the Sporty frame?
There is a good powdercoater in Winfield that will, do good work. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: J_R_BC on December 07, 2014, 05:06:10 PM Paint or powder on the Sporty frame? There is a good powdercoater in Winfield that will, do good work. Have a name or phone number? Thank J_R_BC Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Hayabuser on December 07, 2014, 06:12:03 PM I delivered the ZX14 to its new owner today. Now what to buy next? >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on December 07, 2014, 06:58:18 PM Now what to buy next? >:D Been hanging around with Stan, Nico and Kurt too much lately. I -almost- brought this home on Friday: (http://trevdeeley.com/files/styles/465w/public/motorcycles/xr1200r1.JPG?itok=X15cHTG4) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on December 07, 2014, 07:25:06 PM Now what to buy next? >:D Been hanging around with Stan, Nico and Kurt too much lately. I -almost- brought this home on Friday: (http://trevdeeley.com/files/styles/465w/public/motorcycles/xr1200r1.JPG?itok=X15cHTG4) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on December 07, 2014, 07:28:32 PM I think it's Kelowna. Powder Coating in Winfield one block west of Carion rd.
Looks like 392 Tilley Rd..250-766-2455 Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Hayabuser on December 07, 2014, 08:32:35 PM Now what to buy next? >:D Been hanging around with Stan, Nico and Kurt too much lately. I -almost- brought this home on Friday: (http://trevdeeley.com/files/styles/465w/public/motorcycles/xr1200r1.JPG?itok=X15cHTG4) I dig those XR1200R's! Even the lesser XR1200X is a cool ride. 8) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MJ on December 08, 2014, 09:10:08 AM They shake like a 3 legged Maytag at a stop light, instruments are a joke, but it does go like a raped ape.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on December 08, 2014, 06:06:13 PM I'd like to try one but it would have to be ORANGE ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Hayabuser on December 08, 2014, 10:06:38 PM They shake like a 3 legged Maytag at a stop light, instruments are a joke, but it does go like a raped ape. Did you rape the ape yourself or just witness it? >:D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MJ on December 08, 2014, 10:34:09 PM Gentlemen don't tell ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on December 09, 2014, 08:47:09 AM Where is a good place to get a sportster frame painted and what would it cost ? Check with Allan on the forum, he may be able to help you out. You're up in the hinterlands though, he's on the coast. Shawn Thanks . Yes , I was thinking a little closer to home , Kamloops area or further out . I was going to try to paint it myself but I have no skill , experience or talent . Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on December 09, 2014, 08:54:05 AM Paint or powder on the Sporty frame? There is a good powdercoater in Winfield that will, do good work. Powder coat would be nice but I think this will be paint . I may phone just to see what the cost would be . Thanks . Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on December 09, 2014, 09:05:34 AM I was going to try to paint it myself but I have no skill , experience or talent . Don't let that stop you! Think about it, you've never NOT done it yet. Technically, you're undefeated. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Hayabuser on December 09, 2014, 06:13:19 PM Plated Project GS today! Start planning Gold River 2015! :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on December 09, 2014, 06:36:42 PM Kamloops powder coating would do a frame in the 250$ range I would guess.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on December 09, 2014, 08:33:16 PM Plated Project GS today! Start planning Gold River 2015! :D Bring it on I am ready Dave !! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on December 10, 2014, 08:30:38 AM I was going to try to paint it myself but I have no skill , experience or talent . Don't let that stop you! Think about it, you've never NOT done it yet. Technically, you're undefeated. You are right . Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on December 10, 2014, 08:31:48 AM Kamloops powder coating would do a frame in the 250$ range I would guess. Wow thanks , I will have to look into that . Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on December 10, 2014, 08:46:26 PM Well I didn't really do much to my motorcycle today but I did strap it down to my new lift to test it out...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on December 11, 2014, 01:30:07 PM Nice! Where can a guy get one of those lifts ? ::) >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MotoLobo on December 11, 2014, 05:58:15 PM Wow....nice lift!....is there such a thing as 'lift envy'?
There's a joke in here somewhere....Shawn? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on December 11, 2014, 08:39:12 PM Princess Auto carries lifts of a similar nature. I've seen them on sale a few times a year around $400. I have one and LOVE it. Sure saves the back.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on December 11, 2014, 11:17:31 PM If I know Chris, I gotta felling it's no $400 princess auto lift. :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Hayabuser on December 11, 2014, 11:57:13 PM I rewired the license plate light on the Duc today. Nice bright LED (that works all the time!) now! 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on December 12, 2014, 12:32:05 AM If I know Chris, I gotta felling it's no $400 princess auto lift. :) It's true.........am I really that predictable ?Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Kiwi_Roy on December 18, 2014, 03:28:57 AM Where is a good place to get a sportster frame painted and what would it cost ? If you are going Black consider POR15, it brushes on but the brush marks disappear and it's supposed to be as hard as the hobs of hell. I used it on my old MG loop frame.Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on December 18, 2014, 09:47:48 AM Wow , thanks . I will look into that also . That is a nice lift !!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on December 18, 2014, 10:14:13 AM Should've bought that lift a long time ago...much easier on the back and knees :)
don't seem to be getting more work done though :-\ Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on December 21, 2014, 09:02:25 PM Worked on the XL today, picked up the new dualsport tires from BigTop on Saturday...had to replace the knobbies...no more road noise :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on December 21, 2014, 10:14:07 PM Not today,but Thurs, I picked some flattrack. Goodies I got from ebay..
Rickman Betor trees. CanAm 35 mm Betor legs to match, with fender / disc lugs.. Seat for a Champions tail section.. New Slinger 18." rim... Gonna be a fun year at Okeefe. Next year. Saw Rogers latest early Yamaha tracker..really a sweet little 175.... I think Yamaha has taken notice of his trio of vintage. Yamaha trackers,, and wants to see more of/about them....Cool. And I picked up the Ducati. Dealerbook..,looks like 1965 Europe models.. A few I was not aware of nice descriptive pages. With pic And specs. And the three wheeler..which came in about 4 versions.. And a wide selection of stationary engines and pumps..that I was not aware of..very cool stuff..nice. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on December 21, 2014, 10:28:26 PM Finally checked valve lash on the 84 Suzuki GS 750 today. All were within specs but I do prefer to run them at the widest recommended gap. One valve only was on the tight side for my liking, had to be adjusted out to .13 mm. Cleaned the cam cover and rubber gasket, removing the old sealant. Then gooped up the same cover and gasket with some new sealant.
I can't figure out what I dislike the most........removing the old Permatex chit off the motor and rubber gasket, or putting the new Permatex chit on. Takes forever to remove the old and messy as heck putting on the new. Either way, I just hate the chit. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on December 21, 2014, 10:44:57 PM I just use silicone.. Would have saved you a 1/2 hour, and probably. Get to reuse gasket...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on December 21, 2014, 10:52:33 PM I just use silicone.. Would have saved you a 1/2 hour, and probably. Get to reuse gasket... It's a reusable rubber gasket that is used for the cam cover. So I was good to use the old with new sealant. What have you used, Frank? Just a high heat silicone of some kind? Did I say I hate that Permatex chit !!!??? ::) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on December 21, 2014, 10:58:14 PM Finally checked valve lash on the 84 Suzuki GS 750 today. All were within specs but I do prefer to run them at the widest recommended gap. One valve only was on the tight side for my liking, had to be adjusted out to .13 mm. Cleaned the cam cover and rubber gasket, removing the old sealant. Then gooped up the same cover and gasket with some new sealant. I can't figure out what I dislike the most........removing the old Permatex chit off the motor and rubber gasket, or putting the new Permatex chit on. Takes forever to remove the old and messy as heck putting on the new. Either way, I just hate the chit. Claudio, not really keen on Suzuki's but you mentioned adjusting the valve lash. I am curious is it just a rocker type screw on them? On my Kawasakis we are used to the bucket and shim adjustment which of course means a whole bucket of shims unless we let the shop pick his sizes. I think its a great system on the Kawis however there are many more shim sizes than one can imagine so not great for the backyard mechanic. Are the Suzukis more friendly for valve adjustment? John Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on December 21, 2014, 11:20:43 PM Nothing I had uses a rubber gasket. I just use a thin smear of silicone on both sides. Ever try just wiping gasket with oil, and installing ?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on December 21, 2014, 11:21:45 PM Finally checked valve lash on the 84 Suzuki GS 750 today. All were within specs but I do prefer to run them at the widest recommended gap. One valve only was on the tight side for my liking, had to be adjusted out to .13 mm. Cleaned the cam cover and rubber gasket, removing the old sealant. Then gooped up the same cover and gasket with some new sealant. I can't figure out what I dislike the most........removing the old Permatex chit off the motor and rubber gasket, or putting the new Permatex chit on. Takes forever to remove the old and messy as heck putting on the new. Either way, I just hate the chit. Claudio, not really keen on Suzuki's but you mentioned adjusting the valve lash. I am curious is it just a rocker type screw on them? On my Kawasakis we are used to the bucket and shim adjustment which of course means a whole bucket of shims unless we let the shop pick his sizes. I think its a great system on the Kawis however there are many more shim sizes than one can imagine so not great for the backyard mechanic. Are the Suzukis more friendly for valve adjustment? John John, the older....... first generation GS's.......were 2 valve head motors, also with bucket and shim adjustment valve set up. Those would be the GS models from roughly 1977 to 1983 - 400 to 1100 cc and both chain and shaft drive. Suzuki also produced the 4 valve head GS series from roughly 1979 to 1986 and onwards with the GSXR and Katana bikes. The 4 valve head motors.....like the one I have......use just a rocker and screw type adjusters. Simpler system to work with as you don't need to have a shim stock on hand to check valve lash. It has been said that the bucket and shim system tend to hold their clearances for longer than the screw type. It may be true, but I've found the screw type to be needing very little adjustment in between verifications. Both systems work fine and each have their features and corresponding benefits. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on December 21, 2014, 11:31:20 PM Nothing I had uses a rubber gasket. I just use a thin smear of silicone on both sides. Ever try just wiping gasket with oil, and installing ? Unfortunately, you need to use a little goop for the reusable rubber cam cover gaskets. This is requested from the factory. Prevents seepage. I've used a little oil on paper gaskets in the past, that works well preventing the gasket from sticking to the cover or cases. In this case, not applicable. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on December 21, 2014, 11:46:55 PM Thanks for the exclamation Claudio and it makes sense. The shims seem to last a long time and even if they flatten a bit over time all you sacrifice is power. Of course on the other hand ( like my Norton) a couple twists of a screw is very simple and has no cost or guesswork associated. I think I always assumed the Suzukis had a similar set up to Kawasaki but learning something every day.
Thanks for the info. John Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on December 22, 2014, 12:58:51 AM I do believe that Suzuki's are a Kawi knockoff from what I have read over the years. ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on December 22, 2014, 08:38:39 AM Odd....I read that Suzukis were an improvement of Kawasakis.... >:D
Anybody else tried these gaskets? http://realgaskets.com/ Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MJ on December 22, 2014, 10:00:51 AM Thanks for the exclamation Claudio and it makes sense. Don't you hate autocorrect lolTitle: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on December 22, 2014, 11:07:58 AM The earlier GS model Suzukis have Shim OVER bucket adjustments, two valve models. The later 4 valve models have the screw and rocker set up. I've had both, and prefer the shim as there are fewer valves to worry about. Haven't had any problems with either type, but the screw/rocker obviously take more time to set. Those same Suzukis have Paper gaskets for the valve cover. I've used heavy grease to hold them in place when reinstalling the cover. On a few occasions, I've been able to reuse the gasket. Can't normally get away with that if you use gasket sealer as they rip when being removed. Many of the Kawasaki models had Shim UNDER bucket and required removal of the cams to set adjustments, although you can check the clearances without removal. I've not changed a shim on the old GS-1000G in a lot of years. Once they are settled in, they rarely need adjustment, but I do check them every 10k.
Ride On ! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: dicken on December 22, 2014, 09:05:44 PM i cut the brissles off a small paint brush down to about 1/4" long. that enables me to get a very controled thin layer onto both surffuces. then there is hardly any goo squeezing out or in around the gasket. it is also easy to remove the gasket next time you are in there. i use permatex copper. ken.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on December 22, 2014, 09:15:24 PM This old trick may or may not work.
At times guys used grease to hold a gasket in place during assembly, also used to. Seal dips and voids on aircleaner backing plates. Now keep in mind , gaskets take up irregularities between two machined assemblies. If they were flat enough you might not need a gasket. Sooooo.. Maybe just smear grease on it, and see what happens.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on December 22, 2014, 10:56:58 PM This old trick may or may not work. At times guys used grease to hold a gasket in place during assembly, also used to. Seal dips and voids on aircleaner backing plates. Now keep in mind , gaskets take up irregularities between two machined assemblies. If they were flat enough you might not need a gasket. Sooooo.. Maybe just smear grease on it, and see what happens.. Good thought Frank - haven't tried that trick in this application....... but I wouldn't think it would work. Lots of oil splashing around under pressure up top under the cam cover area. Especially at each of the 4 corners of the cam cover where there are four half moons machined into the head. Maybe worth a try down the road? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on January 06, 2015, 12:00:58 PM Odd....I read that Suzukis were an improvement of Kawasakis.... >:D Anybody else tried these gaskets? http://realgaskets.com/ I had one their valve cover gaskets on my 78' GS100 but I won't use them again. The co-pilot and I were heading toward Yellowstone when it blew a 1 cm section clear out, talk about oil spill. When I pulled the cover off there were cracks ever where. This was after about 2 years of service. Now I'm not exactly sure if I caused it from over torquing as you they require very little torque, but I was always cautious of that issue, but after that experience I'll happily stick with OEM. I can get about 3-4 changes from an OEM gasket if I apply some grease to them when installing. Oh, and the only place you should be using any sort of gasket maker is on the bottom the half moons, NEVER use it on the gasket it's self. I always use a small dab of the bottom of the half moons though as they are notorious for leaking, they get hard as a rock over a very short time. Good info on the 16 valve stuff, although all my own bikes are 8 valve I've done some valve adjustments on 16 valves and found it to be soooo much quicker. The one thing I've thought about with the 16 valve engines is that on a long trip you can do valve adjustments without the need for shims, that's handy. But I'm yet to make a trip so long that I need to worry about valve adjustment but I do know of someone that did the Alaska to Argentina run and blew his engine up because of that issue. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MJ on January 17, 2015, 06:01:51 PM I replaced the ratty reservoir covers
(http://i724.photobucket.com/albums/ww241/mark6210/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/341F00C0-F4CE-4237-AB50-65A5A66A004B_zpsqpamjsd9.jpg) (http://i724.photobucket.com/albums/ww241/mark6210/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/135D5938-4318-48A9-9618-95426E67A62D_zpszdia6nuw.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on January 19, 2015, 09:46:52 AM When I bought my bike ten tears ago I had trouble with the brakes sticking on . It took awhile but someone had put car brake fluid in it , Dot 5 I believe , it ate the rubber and had chunks floating around sticking in my brakes . That wasn't good , I was happy to get that fixed . $$$
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on January 19, 2015, 02:17:16 PM Brake fluid is brake fluid; there's nothing differentiating car and bike brake fluids... but there are different grades of brake fluid and some grades cannot be mixed. I believe for instance that you can mix DOT 5.1 with DOT 3 (in a system that takes DOT 3 but maybe not in a system that takes DOT 5.1) but you can not mix DOT 5 with any other fluid even in small amounts. DOT 5, contrary to urban legend, does not eat or swell seals or other rubber parts. Your problem was probably that a PO had had switched to DOT 5 without fully disassembling their entire brake system and cleaning/removing all traces of DOT 3 first, or did clean everything but a subsequent owner added the wrong fluid after the system was switched to DOT 5. Mixing DOT 5 with other fluids will lead to chunks of goo floating the brake fluid which can clog ports in the system.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Kawyblaster on January 19, 2015, 10:37:32 PM Purchased and installed NOS Shoei saddlebags from the 70's
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: HAMMERHT on January 20, 2015, 06:47:42 PM Did nothing except took a bus from Fairfield to Sluggett Rd to pick it up from the mechanic.
I'm still on the bus. The mechanic on the other hand changed my fork seals. Now all I need to do is get a new chain, sprockets and tires. ps: I do all the easy stuff.... for now. :P Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on January 20, 2015, 07:22:13 PM Spent toooooo many hours polishing aluminum. I now have great respect for people who have the patience to restore old bikes to museum quality. I just don't have that sort of patience, or a workshop full of specialized buffing wheels, polishing wheels, etc. My 'old Blue' will never be a trailer queen, just a nice example of a well used, but well maintained original.
CHEERS Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on January 20, 2015, 08:37:40 PM Fork seals is one of the easy stuff..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: HAMMERHT on January 20, 2015, 10:17:44 PM Fork seals is one of the easy stuff.. Maybe for experts like yourself, I also don't have a garage. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on January 20, 2015, 10:29:29 PM On a lot of bikes, you can leave the forks, trees, light etc intact, and remove. Lower legs to swap the seals.. Minimal Tools and fairly quick.
Often folks on a forum will walk you through it.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on January 21, 2015, 07:39:33 AM Brake fluid is brake fluid; there's nothing differentiating car and bike brake fluids... but there are different grades of brake fluid and some grades cannot be mixed. I believe for instance that you can put mix DOT 5.1 with DOT 3 (in a system that takes DOT 3 but maybe not in a system that takes DOT 5.1) but you can not mix DOT 5 with any other fluid even in small amounts. DOT 5, contrary to urban legend, does not eat or swell seals or other rubber parts. Your problem was probably that a PO had had switched to DOT 5 without fully disassembling their entire brake system and cleaning/removing all traces of DOT 3 first, or did clean everything but a subsequent owner added the wrong fluid after the system was switched to DOT 5. Mixing DOT 5 with other fluids will lead to chunks of goo floating the brake fluid which can clog ports in the system. Thanks , I never heard anything about that till it happened to me . Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on January 24, 2015, 04:05:28 PM Reinstalling some chrome Trevor picked up for me at Victoria Plating this weekend..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on January 25, 2015, 10:54:21 AM Looks good !
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on January 25, 2015, 03:40:56 PM Reinstalling some chrome Trevor picked up for me at Victoria Plating this weekend.. That stuff looks good Chris, that finned aluminum starter cover I have here would probably look good on your bike to match with the finned cover over your generator. I can probably let it go but it will mean another trip to the chrome shop for you. John Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on January 25, 2015, 07:15:38 PM Reinstalling some chrome Trevor picked up for me at Victoria Plating this weekend.. That stuff looks good Chris, that finned aluminum starter cover I have here would probably look good on your bike to match with the finned cover over your generator. I can probably let it go but it will mean another trip to the chrome shop for you. John Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on January 25, 2015, 08:29:51 PM Okay if you are around next week you can see if it is usefull, also have a finned cover for that little triangular piece that sits inside the clutch sprocket cover.
Was going to use both on the black Z1R but might be better suited to your bike. Next time you are over we can have a look at them and see if you want them. I likely paid about a buck and a half for them 40 years ago so likely can let them go for a coffee or beer. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on January 25, 2015, 08:40:47 PM Okay if you are around next week you can see if it is usefull, also have a finned cover for that little triangular piece that sits inside the clutch sprocket cover. Sounds good John Was going to use both on the black Z1R but might be better suited to your bike. Next time you are over we can have a look at them and see if you want them. I likely paid about a buck and a half for them 40 years ago so likely can let them go for a coffee or beer. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on January 25, 2015, 09:02:53 PM Completed the fork oil change and rear shock oil change on the not so classic Concours.
Kawasaki chose not to include front fork drain holes on that vintage Councours. The expected way to change fork oil on those is to pull each fork side off intact, pull off the fork cap. and turn upside down. Alternatively, one can leave the forks on the bike and remove the bottom allen head bolts holding the fork leg and stanchion tube together, and let drain the old oil out. I chose the latter. My intention was to drill and tap some fork oil drain holes as the forks would be partially apart, but my interest in that small project slowly faded away. I'll do it when I need to disassemble the forks to replace the fork seals. Those allen head bolts were stubborn to undo. Finally broke down and made myself a tool to hold the inner fork damper. Impact or not, they just kept spinning. I used 20 weight oil. The rear shock came out of the bike without much effort. Bled the old oil out and replaced with 10 weight shock oil. Removed the grunge from the shock and it looks so much better. Will clean out the pivot shafts, regrease the needle bearings, and remount the shock. A crappy picture of the cleaned rear shock is attached. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Rob 802 on January 26, 2015, 08:11:39 AM To get the allen head bolt out with impact you need to compresses fork as much as possible than use impact should come out no problem
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on January 26, 2015, 09:11:01 PM To get the allen head bolt out with impact you need to compresses fork as much as possible than use impact should come out no problem You are right Rob 802. I've had success even while pulling hard on the fork leg while the stanchion tube is held in a vice. The tension helps immensely. In this case, I had the Concours on the lift 3 feet and change off the ground with front wheel and brake calipers off, and a ratcheting nylon strap wrapped around the rear wheel/swingarm holding the bike on the lift. Although it wasn't that hard to do, it was definitely one of the most difficult to come off for me. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on February 05, 2015, 08:26:34 PM Been working on "Old Blue" when I have spare time. Trying to get it detailed in time for spring, likely sometime in March around here. Difficult to get decent photos in a cramped work space, with poor lighting. These don't really show off the polishing very well. Once I have it all back together, I'll pull it outside and take more photos. So far I've polished the forks, and engine cases. Still have the rear hub to go. Also painting the saddlebag brackets which were looking a bit scruffy. The original pipes still appear to be in great shape with no obvious internal rusting. The small holes Suzuki puts on the underside of the pipes in the low point really do keep the moisture out. I just poke a small nail in there once in awhile, and you can feel the exhaust pulses if you hold your hand under there when the bike is idling.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Six To Go on February 10, 2015, 12:10:42 PM Looking Good Ron, keep up the good work!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on February 10, 2015, 12:50:42 PM A little more disassembly of the Benly. Don't you love to find the PO's wiring "fixes"? Cliff
(http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/DSCF9263_zpsfe0liawp.jpg) (http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/DSCF9262_zpsb4tux4wu.jpg) (http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/DSCF9249_zps8glp2ex1.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on February 11, 2015, 09:35:57 PM Finally got around to removing the gauge mount off the 1000...or what's left of it, a few too many wheelies and hard landings ::)
can't seem to find one anywhere, guess I'll have to weld it up... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Kawyblaster on February 11, 2015, 10:50:24 PM pinstriped today..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 12, 2015, 09:43:19 AM Very nice Kawiblaster
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Six To Go on February 12, 2015, 09:56:25 AM Very sharp!! 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on February 13, 2015, 09:54:50 AM ;D man there are some beautiful bikes on here !
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on February 13, 2015, 01:17:15 PM ;D man there are some beautiful bikes on here ! You could not of said it better Billy! Some of the members have not only very interesting bikes but many are also meticulous and show a great love and care of the hobby. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Six To Go on February 13, 2015, 03:43:39 PM What can I say we have a great club!!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 20, 2015, 06:56:16 PM Applied for my collectors on my 90 ST 1100 today.
Also got plates for my ATV,s and you need Forestry Road liability and ICBC says you need insurance in case you have to cross a main road . ::) Asked them if I could ride it down a road and they say no...... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: paulh on February 20, 2015, 07:00:09 PM Applied for my collectors on my 90 ST 1100 today. Post a picture of your quad plate Henry.I am sure I can reproduce something that looks similar >:D >:D >:D >:DAlso got plates for my ATV,s and you need Forestry Road liability and ICBC says you need insurance in case you have to cross a main road . ::) Asked them if I could ride it down a road and they say no...... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 20, 2015, 07:26:34 PM Applied for my collectors on my 90 ST 1100 today. Post a picture of your quad plate Henry.I am sure I can reproduce something that looks similar >:D >:D >:D >:DAlso got plates for my ATV,s and you need Forestry Road liability and ICBC says you need insurance in case you have to cross a main road . ::) Asked them if I could ride it down a road and they say no...... Just take a bike plate and put OFF Road Vehicle on top and you should be able to fool the Officer. >:D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 22, 2015, 10:02:34 PM Please delete
Heh..heh..finally. Got the whole post in....like they say..thirteenth times the charm... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on February 22, 2015, 11:52:50 PM got the 150 buttoned up.
(http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/20150220_122855_zpsmc1xuwum.jpg) (http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/20150220_122909_zpskblwlv1o.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: J_R_BC on February 23, 2015, 06:09:20 PM Applied for my collectors on my 90 ST 1100 today. Also got plates for my ATV,s and you need Forestry Road liability and ICBC says you need insurance in case you have to cross a main road . ::) Asked them if I could ride it down a road and they say no...... So what did they soak you for the plates and insurance, I have to do mine. Thanks JR Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 23, 2015, 06:34:57 PM Applied for my collectors on my 90 ST 1100 today. Also got plates for my ATV,s and you need Forestry Road liability and ICBC says you need insurance in case you have to cross a main road . ::) Asked them if I could ride it down a road and they say no...... So what did they soak you for the plates and insurance, I have to do mine. Thanks JR I go out my place and hit the road out by the transfer station so Aim not going for the crossing road insurance which I think is BS Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on February 23, 2015, 07:02:57 PM got the 150 buttoned up. (http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/20150220_122855_zpsmc1xuwum.jpg) (http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/20150220_122909_zpskblwlv1o.jpg) Looks awesome Cliff!! ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: paulh on February 23, 2015, 07:44:00 PM Applied for my collectors on my 90 ST 1100 today. Also got plates for my ATV,s and you need Forestry Road liability and ICBC says you need insurance in case you have to cross a main road . ::) Asked them if I could ride it down a road and they say no...... So what did they soak you for the plates and insurance, I have to do mine. Thanks JR I go out my place and hit the road out by the transfer station so Aim not going for the crossing road insurance which I think is BS Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: paulh on February 23, 2015, 07:55:02 PM I am going to give my dirt bikes and quad to my son in law who has a permanent adress in Alberta.It's got to be cheaper there.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 23, 2015, 08:52:31 PM I am going to give my dirt bikes and quad to my son in law who has a permanent adress in Alberta.It's got to be cheaper there. Beaver 55 in Ont pays around $230 to have his ATV insured Personally I don't agree with it but if I do get into an accident and it has happened to friends of mine and hurt someone well I don't want to get sued.......................... If you play you have to pay. :o Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on February 23, 2015, 09:13:49 PM Applied for collector plate on my latest bike acquisition...... ???
Title: ATV INSURANCE Post by: J_R_BC on February 23, 2015, 09:27:38 PM Is a forestry service road a main road?
Title: Re: ATV INSURANCE Post by: kaw74 on February 23, 2015, 09:34:45 PM Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: star_deceiver on February 23, 2015, 10:05:47 PM It's got to be cheaper there. Oh, it is! ;D $191/yr with almost full coverage... If I cut everything it would be $47 Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on February 23, 2015, 10:12:41 PM Applied for collector plate on my latest bike acquisition...... ??? Ok.....I'll bite......and what might your latest two wheeled acquisition be, kind sir? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 23, 2015, 10:24:48 PM Applied for collector plate on my latest bike acquisition...... ??? Hopefully its a Kawi. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on February 24, 2015, 06:59:37 AM Good looking job on that engine Magpie !
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on February 24, 2015, 07:54:53 AM Come on RD where are the pictures -?
Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on February 24, 2015, 11:46:06 AM Yippee Yi-oh, Kaw Pattie: I know, looks familiar.....Finally broke down and bought a new-style bike......
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on February 24, 2015, 12:30:24 PM You'll find it a pretty decent touring rig with great weather protection. That large gas tank will give great range, more than most bladders.
Enjoy ! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on February 24, 2015, 12:57:34 PM Looks good RD
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: al2wheels on February 24, 2015, 02:32:53 PM Nice looking bike howard!
You and henry are twins ? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on February 24, 2015, 03:58:16 PM No, Al, I adopted Henry's orphan after he bought the new Honda....
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on February 24, 2015, 05:07:13 PM Yippee Yi-oh, Kaw Pattie: I know, looks familiar.....Finally broke down and bought a new-style bike...... Looking good RD! 8) Although it was too bad Henry had to downgrade, it sure is nice to see that another member of the club benefited from it. ;) ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 24, 2015, 05:10:23 PM Yippee Yi-oh, Kaw Pattie: I know, looks familiar.....Finally broke down and bought a new-style bike...... Looking good RD! 8) Although it was too bad Henry had to downgrade, it sure is nice to see that another member of the club benefited from it. ;) ;D I must be loosing it selling all my Kawis :'( Hondas are not as good as Kawis that for shure :-X At least its not an after market Suzuki that I bought >:D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on February 24, 2015, 06:20:36 PM You have not bought a Suzuki...yet....maybe I'll push the 850 on you >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 24, 2015, 07:00:46 PM You have not bought a Suzuki...yet....maybe I'll push the 850 on you >:D I have a Suzuki ATV and have already put 3 axles on it and it stalls when warm so I am not happy with it and has 2500 Km ???Cant figure out the stalling problem and its not just my Suzuki that does it. I have had many Polaris and have had very few issues compared to this one. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on February 24, 2015, 07:03:44 PM It probably heard you praising kawasakis and decided to take revenge. Try being nice to it. Works sometimes with women, right?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 24, 2015, 07:43:24 PM It probably heard you praising kawasakis and decided to take revenge. Try being nice to it. Works sometimes with women, right? You might be right .Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Kiwi_Roy on February 25, 2015, 05:13:09 AM Changed the colour from Black to Blue
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 25, 2015, 09:34:06 PM Found some insurance papers from 86.
Cost for a full year for the 750, 264.00..license fee was 5.00 And I made more money then than now... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on March 02, 2015, 03:54:04 PM Pulled the old 900 out of the shed today .
Some Pics for you Chris ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on March 02, 2015, 04:00:57 PM .
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on March 02, 2015, 07:19:38 PM That Suzuki looks great Henry!! ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on March 02, 2015, 08:38:33 PM That Suzuki looks great Henry!! ;D Please don't use that swear word around me >:( ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on March 02, 2015, 09:17:56 PM My dad is coming here form Mesa next month and he is going to paint my 83 1100...Decals came in today and I called my dad with the paint code. My uncle there in Mesa has a business doing parking lot and road striping/lines. He is well connected ( I have been told good luck finding the paint)to paint wholesale companies. One of my uncle's contracts is all the 7-11's in Arizona!
(http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t513/trevorf1/trevorf1053/decal1_zps6g6vwdum.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/trevorf1/media/trevorf1053/decal1_zps6g6vwdum.jpg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on March 09, 2015, 08:53:57 AM Put a new exhaust system on the blue Z1R and cleaned and polished her up a bit. The last two exhaust systems lasted 18 years each on her so at that rate I wont be putting another one on until I am 73 years old.
John Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on March 09, 2015, 09:56:24 AM Pulled the old 900 out of the shed today . Some Pics for you Chris ;D Sweet bike! I see it has some personal touches. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: star_deceiver on March 09, 2015, 05:54:14 PM Swapped out the vacuum petcock on the KLR for a regular one. Need to see just how much reserve capacity has decreased with the new one.
(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/IMG_20150307_185557_1.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/IMG_20150307_185557_1.jpg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on March 09, 2015, 07:49:19 PM Put a new exhaust system on the blue Z1R and cleaned and polished her up a bit. The last two exhaust systems lasted 18 years each on her so at that rate I wont be putting another one on until I am 73 years old. don't worry John I'll replace the exhaust when that time comes ;)John Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on March 09, 2015, 08:30:40 PM Put a new exhaust system on the blue Z1R and cleaned and polished her up a bit. The last two exhaust systems lasted 18 years each on her so at that rate I wont be putting another one on until I am 73 years old. don't worry John I'll replace the exhaust when that time comes ;)John I would post pictures but Shawn doesn't like my photographic skills :'( Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on March 10, 2015, 11:06:59 PM Painted the exhaust for my 83 in the back yard today before my wife got home from work. ;D
(http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t513/trevorf1/trevorf1061/exhaust1_zpsxznujws2.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/trevorf1/media/trevorf1061/exhaust1_zpsxznujws2.jpg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on March 11, 2015, 09:05:37 AM I was working on My Electra Glide . Fixing an oil leak by the oil housing . An oil leak on a 25 year old Harley , big surprise . Also replacing some parts on the hard bags .
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on March 11, 2015, 03:43:16 PM Painted the exhaust for my 83 in the back yard today before my wife got home from work. ;D (http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t513/trevorf1/trevorf1061/exhaust1_zpsxznujws2.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/trevorf1/media/trevorf1061/exhaust1_zpsxznujws2.jpg.html) Trevor, you didn't tell me you moved to Lake Cowichan??? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on March 11, 2015, 05:04:36 PM Painted the exhaust for my 83 in the back yard today before my wife got home from work. ;D (http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t513/trevorf1/trevorf1061/exhaust1_zpsxznujws2.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/trevorf1/media/trevorf1061/exhaust1_zpsxznujws2.jpg.html) Trevor, you didn't tell me you moved to Lake Cowichan??? That was a funny picture to me as well. Just a couple days ago my Kerker was dangling from a cedar tree in my front yard as I gave it a new paint job. Couldn't help but think of Billie Holiday... Strange Fruit... :o Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on March 11, 2015, 08:19:33 PM That same song was going through my mind, too.... :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on March 12, 2015, 07:26:05 AM Hang a few more and it would be a cool wind chime . ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on March 12, 2015, 08:34:32 PM Started restoration on a customers bike...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on March 16, 2015, 05:17:27 PM Got out on the '02 CB-900F. It's Grand Dad is a Classic from '82. We just have to wait a few more years. Shake down cruise after doing chain lube, etc. l have it set up for 'solo' touring as it sits. I'm heading over to Falkland for Lunch at the "PUB" at 1:30 pm Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17. Anyone from the group that can get away for a few hours is welcome. I need a longer highway run to see how my modifications will work out.
CHEERS Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Steve G. on March 17, 2015, 05:52:52 AM Got out on the '02 CB-900F. It's Grand Dad is a Classic from '82. We just have to wait a few more years. Shake down cruise after doing chain lube, etc. l have it set up for 'solo' touring as it sits. I'm heading over to Falkland for Lunch at the "PUB" at 1:30 pm Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17. Anyone from the group that can get away for a few hours is welcome. I need a longer highway run to see how my modifications will work out. CHEERS Well done Ron. Try to avoid the top heaviness. I see a lot of stuff up high on it. Don't want to build another Concours. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Timtone on March 17, 2015, 12:07:51 PM Got out on the '02 CB-900F. It's Grand Dad is a Classic from '82. We just have to wait a few more years. Shake down cruise after doing chain lube, etc. l have it set up for 'solo' touring as it sits. I'm heading over to Falkland for Lunch at the "PUB" at 1:30 pm Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17. Anyone from the group that can get away for a few hours is welcome. I need a longer highway run to see how my modifications will work out. CHEERS I like it! Looks like a perfect fast/light weight solo sport touring setup. The top box might be the same one I have on the VFR....maybe one size smaller, but the backrest and rack are the same. Nice unit. I am sure you are going to love that rascal. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on March 17, 2015, 04:04:49 PM Prep for paint on a C95 Honda Benly.
(http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/20150317_083703_zpswis5jwgo.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on March 18, 2015, 06:36:14 PM My Kerker up for another coat of VHT. :)
(http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac332/peatreek/GSR/20150318_154041_zpsmhs4ilzg.jpg) While in Victoria last week, my buddies conspired to set me up with a pair of S&W Street Strokers. I've been looking for these shocks for quite a while and I couldn't believe how nice they turned out! 8) (http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac332/peatreek/GSR/20150318_120533_zps2ivsuc3v.jpg) Before (http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac332/peatreek/GSR/20150318_120724_zpsmn6i0xlu.jpg) After (http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac332/peatreek/GSR/20150318_131846_zpsd2olqumn.jpg) (http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac332/peatreek/GSR/20150318_131808_zpsckreebig.jpg) And best of all, they work beautifully! There aren't any issues with leaking seals and they ride much nicer than the stockers! :) A huge thanks to Trevor and Rob (azr). The beer is definitely on me when you guys come up for a visit! ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on March 18, 2015, 07:19:48 PM Hey that's awesome Glenn! They look fantastic!! Lol...the parts bike that keeps giving. Looking forward to that beer too! ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on March 18, 2015, 09:07:19 PM Those look fantastic on the bike Glenn, glad it all worked out the way it did and I was just trying to pay back your own generosity. Can't wait to share the beer and roads with ya'.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on March 29, 2015, 09:08:52 PM Making progress on the H1...lots of cleaning,all those years of oil on everything does a good job of preservation but it's nasty to clean up... :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on March 29, 2015, 09:10:49 PM Wheels cleaned up pretty good...new rubber next week and hopefully I'll get it into a rolling chassis.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on March 29, 2015, 09:24:00 PM Wow....those wheels really came out super nice. What did you use to get them that shiny?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on March 29, 2015, 10:44:25 PM Wow....those wheels really came out super nice. What did you use to get them that shiny? Couple hours of polishing every spoke by hand...wheels aren't perfect but close for originals...the bike will be a rider for sure so no reason to spend more on rechrome,new spokes,lacing and truingTitle: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on March 29, 2015, 11:21:49 PM Wow....those wheels really came out super nice. What did you use to get them that shiny? Couple hours of polishing every spoke by hand...wheels aren't perfect but close for originals...the bike will be a rider for sure so no reason to spend more on rechrome,new spokes,lacing and truingGreat job on those. They really look good... :) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on March 30, 2015, 07:06:36 AM Great job on those Chris.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on March 30, 2015, 06:49:36 PM Good job as usual Chris
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on March 30, 2015, 07:37:44 PM Thanks guys...not too exciting but the horn took some time... looks good now
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on March 30, 2015, 08:01:24 PM That looks really terrific! Just don't tell people that you spent a lot of time shining your horn... they might get the wrong idea! :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on March 30, 2015, 08:36:09 PM That makes me horney! ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Kiwi_Roy on March 31, 2015, 01:10:17 PM Pulled the gearbox apart to take a look
A box full of honking great cogs ;D (http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s526/Kiwi_Roy/72%20Eldo/2015-03-28%2008.24.11_zpsd5zsybcc.jpg) And a broken shift return spring (http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s526/Kiwi_Roy/72%20Eldo/71e42de5-a894-46f1-9bd3-7b0366f61e9a_zpsnznsjh6a.jpg) Piece of Italian crap only lasted 130,000 miles and 42 years. ??? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: allan on March 31, 2015, 08:41:47 PM I got some bags today, a set of Oxfords expandable saddle bags and a tank bag for use on my 750. Now i can do some over night trips or at least carry more beer >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: allan on March 31, 2015, 08:45:49 PM one more
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on March 31, 2015, 09:03:46 PM More beer!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on April 01, 2015, 10:02:58 AM Let me know when you have those bags filled with beer Allan, I'll be right over to help you lighten them.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on April 01, 2015, 09:32:23 PM Did I hear beer????
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on April 02, 2015, 07:47:16 AM Doing things to my motorcycle over several days.....maybe weeks.....
After taking delivery of my new '86 Concours (yeah, I know, it is a new bike......Collector Plate, tho'), I started changing things to make it work for me. Cast bars were just too darn low, pain & numbness in wrists. Decided risers would not be sufficient, got a round bar adaptor from Storz in Ventura, delivered in 4 days. Nicely made. With the adaptor installed, then measure for longer controls, after sourcing a close to suitable bar from Gissmo. Everything needed to be 3" longer, except for the throttle cables, which will work with minor re-routing. Had a hydraulic clutch (remember, new bike) line made up by Allans Hose'n'all, still half the price of a Kawasaki unit from a different bike. Choke cable on it's way from Murphs Kits. Brake line should be here later this week. All this to see what works, but it will be worth it in the end. I really like the combination of power and handling of the Concours (I'm only half-fast, at the best of times). Should be a suitable replacement for the 850, now in it's happy new home. No piccies, I'm a doer, not a recorder.....Pics on the finished product. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Six To Go on April 02, 2015, 02:37:03 PM Well hear is the last time you will see the inside of my 80 CBX before the bottom case goes on.
So what are we looking at? In front of you is Falicon Super Crank, the crank was lighted and polished. The rods were shot penned and polished. The crank and rods received cryogenic treatment. I will be running Honda 750 high compression pistons. The displacement will be 1122cc. It should be a interesting ride... :) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on April 02, 2015, 04:26:02 PM Harry, I think there will be screams, and mutterings of, "Holy Cwap"...... ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on April 02, 2015, 04:43:06 PM Sweet.
Hate to see the invoice on those goodies :'( Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on April 02, 2015, 04:44:09 PM Did you put in a new primary chain? If so, what did you pay if you don't mind me asking.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Hayabuser on April 02, 2015, 10:06:40 PM Put the rear end back on the Tiller! :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Six To Go on April 03, 2015, 02:21:46 PM Did you put in a new primary chain? If so, what did you pay if you don't mind me asking. Yes, a new primary, new cam chain and new oil pump. All new bearings as well. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on April 03, 2015, 09:39:08 PM Swingarm rebuilt and installed, cleaned up original parts being used agian as well as new bronze bushings...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on April 03, 2015, 09:41:54 PM Forty one years of grease and oil gone...lots of it everywhere :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Ward on April 04, 2015, 08:15:43 PM I GOT HER OUT OF STORAGE AND LET HER RIP >>>>> HALAUJAH
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on April 05, 2015, 12:21:26 PM The H1 switch controls were in rough shape but are the date coded originals so they had to come apart...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on April 05, 2015, 12:23:03 PM restored, detailed and back together...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on April 05, 2015, 12:31:12 PM They look fantastic.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on April 05, 2015, 12:52:30 PM Thanks Henry...not easy painting the small letters... :P but sometimes it's better to restore them than replace them with reproductions (which aren't always correct)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on April 06, 2015, 07:55:36 AM Thanks Henry...not easy painting the small letters... :P but sometimes it's better to restore them than replace them with reproductions (which aren't always correct) Must have taking a while to tape of the lettering ;) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on April 06, 2015, 06:01:01 PM It's a challenge ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on April 11, 2015, 07:36:35 PM Pulled the wheels of the Norton today. Going to respoke them with stainless steel spokes. Nothing like starting a winter project in the middle of April
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on April 16, 2015, 06:23:48 PM Put a battery in the Hog and it fired up ! Yahoo , most of the oil stayed in it ! I will have to dust off the pirate suit and see if it will go down the road .
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on April 16, 2015, 07:40:12 PM AAAAARRRRRRRRR Billy. sheeelll be a good weekend for sailing the pirate ship!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on April 17, 2015, 08:36:19 AM ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on April 18, 2015, 05:00:10 PM Installed an LED headlight conversion in the 'Guzzi and upgraded the fog lamps to LED floods from KC. Much better than the factory Hella lamps and almost no load on the electrical system.
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/Lotek_Racing/IMG_0090_zpsntfnuhtf.jpg) (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/Lotek_Racing/IMG_0087_zpsgkief38x.jpg) (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/Lotek_Racing/IMG_0091_zpsyzyc8uo2.jpg) The headlamp conversion is from ADVMonster and replaces H4 bulbs without much modification, wiring is plug-and-play. Shawn Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on April 18, 2015, 06:48:29 PM a little more progress on the H1...some vaporblasted then polished parts ;D going to try to get it into a roller
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on April 19, 2015, 08:50:41 AM Wow , nice job .
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Six To Go on April 19, 2015, 09:12:52 AM Wow!! That is looking good...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Ward on April 23, 2015, 07:00:41 PM Removed and cleaned and re-oiled the air cleaner, removed about a half a pound of dead bugs from the ram air inlets. Cleaned the hell out of her. She looks WICKED!!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: evil-kawood on April 25, 2015, 11:45:25 AM Seems like every other site has one of these so might as well try here and see how far this thread might go.......I don't remember ever seeing a "What did you do to your motorcycle today?" thread on here. Maybe there was? I was a busy boy today with the bikes. Finally decided to drain the fuel tank and carbs on the RZ 350 I bought in spring. Way overdue, I wanted to do this several months back as I didn't want the carbs to start gumming up on me. Removed some plastic bits, got the battery back in, drained the tank and started the bike up to burn up what was within the carbs. Started right up after a few kicks and then there was 2 stroke smoke...........and the masses were happy ;D The bike is now back in the basement and will get some cosmetic attention sometime in the future. I do feel better knowing that the carbs have been drained. After starting a very long time ago and abruptly coming to a halt a short while back, the 93 Katana 750 once again is looking like a motorcycle. Triples, front forks, front wheel, fender and brakes found their way back on the bike last night and today. New grease for the steering head bearings and speedo drive box. All went together nicely and will start now on the plastics for this motorcycle. Need to thank Trevor for motivating me back to the Kat. Trevor's story and pics re his GSXR 750 purchase provided me with the motivation to carry on. After all, the Katana and GSXR are closely related. Finally, spent some time getting the red 84 GS 750 ready for winter. My daily rider. Drained the tank and carbs and took it down to the basement for another winter. Had a couple people interested in buying it from me over the past few weeks but didn't quite get to the selling point this time around. We'll see what happens this spring. Anybody else work on their bike? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: evil-kawood on April 25, 2015, 11:47:43 AM Seems like every other site has one of these so might as well try here and see how far this thread might go.......I don't remember ever seeing a "What did you do to your motorcycle today?" thread on here. Maybe there was? I hear you're really good at working on bikes Claudio,if you ever want to help me with my bikes I'd be forever in your dept (hope not)I was a busy boy today with the bikes. Finally decided to drain the fuel tank and carbs on the RZ 350 I bought in spring. Way overdue, I wanted to do this several months back as I didn't want the carbs to start gumming up on me. Removed some plastic bits, got the battery back in, drained the tank and started the bike up to burn up what was within the carbs. Started right up after a few kicks and then there was 2 stroke smoke...........and the masses were happy ;D The bike is now back in the basement and will get some cosmetic attention sometime in the future. I do feel better knowing that the carbs have been drained. After starting a very long time ago and abruptly coming to a halt a short while back, the 93 Katana 750 once again is looking like a motorcycle. Triples, front forks, front wheel, fender and brakes found their way back on the bike last night and today. New grease for the steering head bearings and speedo drive box. All went together nicely and will start now on the plastics for this motorcycle. Need to thank Trevor for motivating me back to the Kat. Trevor's story and pics re his GSXR 750 purchase provided me with the motivation to carry on. After all, the Katana and GSXR are closely related. Finally, spent some time getting the red 84 GS 750 ready for winter. My daily rider. Drained the tank and carbs and took it down to the basement for another winter. Had a couple people interested in buying it from me over the past few weeks but didn't quite get to the selling point this time around. We'll see what happens this spring. Anybody else work on their bike? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on April 25, 2015, 12:04:48 PM Hi Bill.....glad you found your way back to the forum. Hope all is well with you and yours.
I've started working on the little RD250 several weeks ago. Both the bottom end and one side of the top end were seized solid. It came apart very hard. I'll post a couple of pics and a short write up some time. I don't know how accurate the "really good" is........but yes...for sure,.....if you need some help and you feel I can be of some assistance, you can reach out to me anytime. I don't do the debt thing......if I can help out, I would be happy to do so. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: evil-kawood on April 25, 2015, 01:10:14 PM Hi Bill.....glad you found your way back to the forum. Hope all is well with you and yours. Glad to here you're keeping your hobbie going, pics sound good.I've started working on the little RD250 several weeks ago. Both the bottom end and one side of the top end were seized solid. It came apart very hard. I'll post a couple of pics and a short write up some time. I don't know how accurate the "really good" is........but yes...or sure,.....if you need some help and you feel I can be of some assistance, you can reach out to me anytime. I don't do the debt thing......if I can help out, I would be happy to do so. It really doesn't surprise me that you're willing to lend a hand, that's just the type of guy that you are. Thanks Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on April 25, 2015, 05:40:43 PM Almost completed next phase of making the Concours comfortable enough to be usable....that's what I get for buying a hot rod from a younger rider.
Major change may not agree philosophically or cosmetically with some hotshots, but decided to try an ATV bar with a 7 inch rise...at least it's black, and not too much of a pullback. This meant having a second hydraulic clutch line made up by Hose'n'All, and some minor rerouting of throttle lines. Thought that the solid core ends of the bars would just have to be drilled and tapped to accept the Throttlemeister bar end weights/friction cruise control.....metric bolts, so special size bit (recommended by machininst-type forums) needed..found at CT.....drilled one end out to sufficient depth, cut about 1/4" in (with backing out to clear swarf), and tap broke. According to people with more metal knowledge that I, not a complete disaster, there are bigger-hammer methods of extracting the broken tap, another project later, after I test this setup in actual riding......actually, not bad, just 5" higher than stock, and may be more comfortable on longer ride. Apologies to Glenn, who was a bit traumatized by the 3" higher setup I used during our Revy/Nakusp tour last weekend, this one is even further from stock..... ;) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on April 25, 2015, 05:47:04 PM Almost completed next phase of making the Concours comfortable enough to be usable....that's what I get for buying a hot rod from a younger rider. Make sure you have all your safety gear on when beating on that tap ;DMajor change may not agree philosophically or cosmetically with some hotshots, but decided to try an ATV bar with a 7 inch rise...at least it's black, and not too much of a pullback. This meant having a second hydraulic clutch line made up by Hose'n'All, and some minor rerouting of throttle lines. Thought that the solid core ends of the bars would just have to be drilled and tapped to accept the Throttlemeister bar end weights/friction cruise control.....metric bolts, so special size bit (recommended by machininst-type forums) needed..found at CT.....drilled one end out to sufficient depth, cut about 1/4" in (with backing out to clear swarf), and tap broke. According to people with more metal knowledge that I, not a complete disaster, there are bigger-hammer methods of extracting the broken tap, another project later, after I test this setup in actual riding......actually, not bad, just 5" higher than stock, and may be more comfortable on longer ride. Apologies to Glenn, who was a bit traumatized by the 3" higher setup I used during our Revy/Nakusp tour last weekend, this one is even further from stock..... ;) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on April 25, 2015, 06:52:39 PM Oh, you bet......steel toes, vest, hardhat, thong, safety glasses.....
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on April 25, 2015, 06:57:49 PM Oh, you bet......steel toes, vest, hardhat, thong, safety glasses..... Thong ??? is that the same one Jetta uses ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on April 25, 2015, 09:57:45 PM Oh, you bet......steel toes, vest, hardhat, thong, safety glasses..... Thong ??? is that the same one Jetta uses ;D [/quote :'( Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on May 01, 2015, 09:18:57 PM I put the Remus slip on 1300r today...Now it sounds the way it should! ;D
(http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t513/trevorf1/trevorf1093/ex3_zpswgqniest.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/trevorf1/media/trevorf1093/ex3_zpswgqniest.jpg.html) (http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t513/trevorf1/trevorf1093/ex2_zpsbfw1zxcq.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/trevorf1/media/trevorf1093/ex2_zpsbfw1zxcq.jpg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on May 04, 2015, 11:55:38 AM wild looking bike !
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: AJStriple on May 04, 2015, 12:27:06 PM I sold it. This one was saved from a trip to the dump ...... it was easy ...... take a free bike from a friend's back yard, buy $5000 in new parts, spend unknown hours in the garage consuming fermented malt products, and there you have it. Then sell it for a loss as you have no room for the one you are buying. A familiar story but one that I have yet to learn from.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: evil-kawood on May 04, 2015, 12:49:53 PM $5000 that's not bad, now it also has your heart and soul, looks great.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on May 09, 2015, 11:36:39 AM fighting with the rear shock install, supplied bushings won't work so have to make some...case side covers were gouged up bad but managed to salvage them, they polished up pretty good...as well as the cylinder head covers
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on May 10, 2015, 06:09:31 AM NICE work!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: paulh on May 10, 2015, 01:33:45 PM Put new points in my 69 650 triumph .Now it starts right away.Points for you unclassical guys are little spring loaded fellers that spark in time to send a spark to the spark plug.No,I don't want an Boyer ignition.Where's the fun in that?Also finalized a $ 400 on a early eigties xl 250 very complete and very clean and runs good'
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on May 10, 2015, 02:09:28 PM Put new points in my 69 650 triumph .Now it starts right away.Points for you unclassical guys are little spring loaded fellers that spark in time to send a spark to the spark plug.No,I don't want an Boyer ignition.Where's the fun in that?Also finalized a $ 400 on a early eigties xl 250 very complete and very clean and runs good' If the points are sparking, replace your condenser. :) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on May 10, 2015, 03:31:57 PM Put new points in my 69 650 triumph .Now it starts right away.Points for you unclassical guys are little spring loaded fellers that spark in time to send a spark to the spark plug.No,I don't want an Boyer ignition.Where's the fun in that?Also finalized a $ 400 on a early eigties xl 250 very complete and very clean and runs good' If the points are sparking, replace your condenser. :) Sheesh Shawn, I saw that you had posted in the "what did you do your motorcycle today"? thread and I thought you were going to say "I added oil to my bike today" Lol...sorry buddy couldn't resist...all in good fun my friend. ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on May 10, 2015, 03:53:15 PM Actually, I did add oil to my bike today. :P
I'm more hardcore than any Harley rider. My bike doesn't drip oil, it burns it! Who knew 'guzzi made a two-stroke? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Kurt on May 10, 2015, 04:09:32 PM Hey Shawn, Stan and I can save our drippings and you can add them to your bike and that way we can all go green.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: paulh on May 10, 2015, 04:42:17 PM Put new points in my 69 650 triumph .Now it starts right away.Points for you unclassical guys are little spring loaded fellers that spark in time to send a spark to the spark plug.No,I don't want an Boyer ignition.Where's the fun in that?Also finalized a $ 400 on a early eigties xl 250 very complete and very clean and runs good' If the points are sparking, replace your condenser. :) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on May 10, 2015, 05:00:42 PM I knew what you meant, I just couldn't help myself. >:D
Side not, for you guys still running points-and-condenser. I've been getting a lot of bad condensers lately, freshly installed ones from Borg Warner parts. Usually with in a couple months of install, they will fail. I've had to go rescue a couple customers from the side of the road. It's gotten so bad, I soldered alligator clips to a known good condenser and if a car show up running rough, I just clip the condenser to coil - and ground. If it smooths out, time for a new one. I think it's because sales volume is so low on them that no-one gives a crap about quality control anymore. They probably all come from offshore. I've switched to installing nothing but Mallory condensers, part number 400, and it has solved every repeated condenser failure problem. Not sure if it helps on a bike but it might be worth a shot. Shawn Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: paulh on May 10, 2015, 05:12:38 PM The points I put in were genuine English parts made in Japan
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on May 10, 2015, 06:35:52 PM The points I put in were genuine English parts made in Japan Japan parts should help make that bike more reliable for you.Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: paulh on May 10, 2015, 07:11:50 PM Parts from the netherlands just weren't available this time Henry.I checked but they only had parts for voodpekkers'
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on May 10, 2015, 08:12:34 PM whats a voodpekkers'?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on May 10, 2015, 08:52:28 PM whats a voodpekkers'? They're Dutch birds. A cousin to the German Woodpecker, only less polite. ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: stanfromhell on May 10, 2015, 09:09:15 PM Took my XS650 for a spin this evening.
What a treat to be riding a motorcycle again! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on May 11, 2015, 04:19:44 AM OH STAN......... your comment about "riding a motorcycle again". Is that as opposed to riding your Hardley?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: stanfromhell on May 11, 2015, 05:39:18 PM Yes, my Harley is a motorcycle but in the way that Ford F150's and Kenworth's are both trucks. :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on May 11, 2015, 07:29:32 PM New coils and a ned Dyna S ignition system on the Z1. Anyone want to buy some used points?????
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bajaman on May 11, 2015, 07:42:10 PM Got rid of stupid little stock headlight and mirrors on wife's GT...for a cool headlight and bar end mirrors...go baby go!! :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on May 12, 2015, 07:02:10 AM We met a fellow the other day, says he has a Continental GT, he's from Keremeos......he has other bikes and bits, have to make a visit trip.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on May 16, 2015, 09:27:15 PM Little more progress on the H1...wheels are on,hardware replated and polished,rechromed fender on...everything cleaned and polished, even the parts you don't see...time consuming :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on May 16, 2015, 09:28:30 PM couple more...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Justbike on May 20, 2015, 09:13:26 PM Might have to find you a BT sticker for that bench >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on May 20, 2015, 09:24:07 PM Got the H1 into a rolling chassis...finally :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on May 20, 2015, 11:14:46 PM Geez Chris if you could only spend that much time on your own bikes think of how nice they would look....
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on May 20, 2015, 11:52:49 PM It's a full time job minus the pay :(
Gotta find another hobby... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Woodie on May 21, 2015, 12:07:42 PM It looks great Chris, but its going to get a little dirty at some point you know. :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on May 21, 2015, 03:12:02 PM It looks great Chris, but its going to get a little dirty at some point you know. :( Once I hand it off to the customer it's up to him to keep it clean :) as for my bikes...they stay clean because I don't have time to ride ::)Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MJ on May 23, 2015, 03:25:35 PM Nice work!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on May 23, 2015, 09:58:59 PM Nice work! ThanksTitle: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on June 06, 2015, 09:51:10 PM While the motor is at Wallys for machine work I've vaporblasted, powdercoated and rebuilt the ex500 caliper for the H1 as well as cleaning up the electrics...also picked up the paintwork today done in the Candy Red for 74, hard to see in the pics but it's amazing out in the sunlight 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on June 06, 2015, 09:52:22 PM paintwork done...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Pegdrag on June 06, 2015, 09:54:41 PM What can be said... but Beautiful!!!
btw...Hi guy! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on June 06, 2015, 10:44:11 PM Looks real nice Chris
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on June 06, 2015, 10:59:26 PM Chris,
When are you going to bring some of these beauties to Sunday Coffee? Everyone's getting tired of whatever junk I've dragged out of a dusty garage somewhere. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on June 06, 2015, 11:13:02 PM Chris, If only Sunday coffee wasn't so early :( have to admit I'm not much of a morning person ::) When are you going to bring some of these beauties to Sunday Coffee? Everyone's getting tired of whatever junk I've dragged out of a dusty garage somewhere. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on June 07, 2015, 07:44:07 AM Brilliant Chris - as usual.
I just started on the GT electrics and The latest version wiring harnesses have different wires in different bundles leading to - in fully half the cass - different connectors. The challenges just keep coming. Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Woodie on June 07, 2015, 12:44:56 PM Brilliant Chris - as usual. I have confidence in you Bear, it'll be amazing when its all done.I just started on the GT electrics and THe latest version wiring harnesses have differen wires in different bundles leading to in fully half the cass - different connectors. The challenges just keep coming. Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on June 07, 2015, 08:14:09 PM Thanks Bill.
Just hope it comes out half as nice as Chris's or Boris's work. So many talented guys on this site. Bear :o Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Kiwi_Roy on June 08, 2015, 06:25:14 AM Bought her some new shoes.
(http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s526/Kiwi_Roy/72%20Eldo/CIMG6990_zpsyzes5iye.jpg) Following Stan's tutorial I converted the spoked rims to tubeless and had a pair of Dunlops fitted (http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s526/Kiwi_Roy/72%20Eldo/CIMG7274_zpsjnyxzvwl.jpg) Which put her back on wheels (http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s526/Kiwi_Roy/72%20Eldo/2599afb6-8b8e-4f21-9bd4-55bc6de0a394_zpslsvtuxrw.jpg) http://s1304.photobucket.com/user/Kiwi_Roy/slideshow/72%20Eldo/Sealing%20Wheels Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: stanfromhell on June 08, 2015, 07:04:16 AM A truly naked Guzzi.
Nice jugs too ;) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Kiwi_Roy on June 08, 2015, 12:58:31 PM A truly naked Guzzi. Perky Jugs, not like you know who ;DNice jugs too ;) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on June 09, 2015, 01:15:42 AM That looks super Roy.
Great job so far. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on June 25, 2015, 05:53:05 PM Picked up a 1980 rm125 for a project. Been stored in a shed for 18 years. When I pulled the carb off I got free shop snacks! NO BS!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on June 25, 2015, 06:55:33 PM Bear, I am afraid to even ask what you did with your nuts? You didnt have them hanging around at Marks place did you??
John Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on June 25, 2015, 10:47:44 PM Mine were Hickory nuts - I think these are acorns?
I still have them in a jar - all 42 are still there. Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: star_deceiver on July 04, 2015, 07:58:41 PM New rear tire... Even matches the front!
(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/IMG_20150704_195650.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/IMG_20150704_195650.jpg.html) The non-car side of the garage. (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/IMG_20150704_195759.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/IMG_20150704_195759.jpg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on July 05, 2015, 07:37:34 PM The H1 crank is rebuilt and the cylinders bored...worked on the old wiring today >:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MJ on July 07, 2015, 07:30:10 PM (https://40.media.tumblr.com/c5a8e2a044fc0d03b3e6c1e50a1fe760/tumblr_nr54geJQd41t8djo7o1_540.jpg)
changed the bed pan Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on July 07, 2015, 07:35:40 PM (https://40.media.tumblr.com/c5a8e2a044fc0d03b3e6c1e50a1fe760/tumblr_nr54geJQd41t8djo7o1_540.jpg) changed the bed pan I better run out to the garage MJ and double check our inventory. How did you scoff Junes Triumph without us knowing or the dog barking? Identical bikes? Hers is a 2011 and thanks to Chris she has a matching helmet to the gas tank. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Hayabuser on July 07, 2015, 09:20:27 PM I let the insurance expire on Project GS today.... Yet another downside of unemployment. :'(
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bajaman on July 07, 2015, 09:23:55 PM I let the insurance expire on Project GS today.... Yet another downside of unemployment. :'( That sucks.... :( I'm sure your will find something!!! ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Hayabuser on July 07, 2015, 09:58:20 PM I let the insurance expire on Project GS today.... Yet another downside of unemployment. :'( That sucks.... :( I'm sure your will find something!!! ;D There's a McJob out there for everyone! :D I'm going to take advantage of having the bike parked and get the Gixxer1100 carbs sorted and installed on the bike. Received the rebuild kits today so I'm itching to get them ready so I can ditch the worn out stockers on the bike now. 8) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on July 07, 2015, 10:34:50 PM The H1 build is getting closer, just needs the engine back together and a few more small things to be delivered...starting to look good for a rider, hopefully it'll be ready for the August show
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on July 08, 2015, 05:33:35 AM Amazing Chris but those bars would scare a brave man on that bike.
Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on July 08, 2015, 08:45:34 AM Looks real nice Chris
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on July 08, 2015, 09:04:03 AM Fantastic
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on July 08, 2015, 09:21:31 AM Looks good.. I remember a few back in the day with those bars.... Probably. Keeping weight forward to help control wheelies..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Woodie on July 08, 2015, 11:45:14 AM If I'm not mistaken that's a 74 and because of emission laws they slowed down a lot, wheelies probably wouldn't have been an issue, still a fun bike though.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on July 08, 2015, 03:46:13 PM If I'm not mistaken that's a 74 and because of emission laws they slowed down a lot, wheelies probably wouldn't have been an issue, still a fun bike though. Would a set of Higspeeds help the power or was it the carbs that were detuned for emissions purposes? ( just curious only ) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Woodie on July 08, 2015, 06:06:27 PM Its also got a longer frame,they were trying to make them into 4 strokes.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on July 08, 2015, 06:17:54 PM Its also got a longer frame,they were trying to make them into 4 strokes. really?Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on July 08, 2015, 10:07:26 PM Okay with the help of Dale and Kevin on Saturday we finally got the conical hub assembly apart on the Commando in order that I can lace the new stainless Buchanan spokes up finally. Did a bit of polishing the past couple of nights and am now happy with the result and will start the lacing process of the rear wheel to compliment the front that was done earlier. Here is a couple of pics.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on July 08, 2015, 10:18:05 PM That looks really good, John. It'll be perfect with the new spoke set.
Great job. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on July 08, 2015, 10:28:44 PM Thank you Claudio, I am in a tough crowd around here and just trying to keep up. It all started out with a broken spoke and a simple re spoking job several months ago and of course we tend to focus on other distractions and find other things on the bike to play with that were perfectly fine before hand. Its all fun and as long as I have something else to ride I can time my time with a job that would of likely taken a day or two with someone else.
I am pleased with the result and do have to thank Kevin and Dale from getting me out of a conundrum last week so I could go forward with the hubs and rims. John Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on July 08, 2015, 10:37:14 PM Nice... 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on July 08, 2015, 11:18:58 PM John: you re-lacing the wheel yourself?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on July 09, 2015, 07:38:58 AM Superb John. Want to hear all about lacing the offset.
Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on July 09, 2015, 08:38:53 AM John: you re-lacing the wheel yourself? Yes Dave I am doing it myself as other members have encouraged me and are offering support so learning something new. The front is done and just needs truing and balancing. I dont think I sent a pic of the front but will try to post later on today. Once I have them laced and the offset set Stan has offered to help true and balance them as well as mounting the tires back on in his shop. Its good to learn something new and if we really screw it up we can take them to a shop and have them do it properly. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on July 09, 2015, 07:16:58 PM Okay hopefully everyone is not getting too tired of the pics but here is the front wheel. Nearly completed and laced and offset to the same specs as when removed.
Still need to tighten, true and balance as well as mount tires ( which reminds me Moto Lobo do you still have a couple of the inner wheel elastics if so I can grab them from you) Thanks John Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on July 09, 2015, 07:23:29 PM Nice..I often use electricians tape rather than a rim strip..goes about 3-4 wraps..
I use a mini ball pien to cut most of the way thru the valvestem hole.. Then a quick twirl of the exacto knife..and bobsyerunkle.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Nola on July 09, 2015, 08:42:04 PM If I'm not mistaken that's a 74 and because of emission laws they slowed down a lot, wheelies probably wouldn't have been an issue, still a fun bike though. 69-72 were the original widow makers, no brakes, super twitchy, and yes shorter wheelbase making them wheelie prone. 73-75 were more refined, but all had the same hp/tourqe ratings until 76 when Kawi caved to pressure and nutted the bike down to 52 hp from 60. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on July 15, 2015, 08:49:19 PM Posting late.. Pulled over he back end of the K4 754 apart yesterday.. Re and Re,d the swingarm bushings... Went pretty easy and fit without reaming.... Got really reasonable priced bushings from Kenosha Kid ( ebay ) in Germany.. Shipping was probably. Less than getting from the USA. Go figure.....??
So It should be safe to ride soon, changing tires, then getting reggie done / insured.. Think I got more cleaning to do on carbs and tank..... Then time to ride... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Woodie on July 15, 2015, 09:22:57 PM If I'm not mistaken that's a 74 and because of emission laws they slowed down a lot, wheelies probably wouldn't have been an issue, still a fun bike though. 69-72 were the original widow makers, no brakes, super twitchy, and yes shorter wheelbase making them wheelie prone. 73-75 were more refined, but all had the same hp/tourqe ratings until 76 when Kawi caved to pressure and nutted the bike down to 52 hp from 60. There were other cosmetic differences between the H2 and H2A but they had nothing to do with performance. The above info is from the RB triple site. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on July 16, 2015, 09:18:16 PM Took the 754 K4 budgetbeast for a spin tonite, runs better than I expected..... Few issues to sort but I can ride it wboo hoo..
T y to get it reggied and plated tomorrow.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: fffCycles on July 16, 2015, 09:47:20 PM Glad to hear that Frank
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bajaman on July 17, 2015, 07:57:51 PM Took the 754 K4 budgetbeast for a spin tonite, runs better than I expected..... Few issues to sort but I can ride it wboo hoo.. T y to get it reggied and plated tomorrow.. 754...you must have a friend where ever you are that can show you how to post pics on the site? ??? :P Curious on what you ride and what the beast looks like...starting to wonder if you even have a bike...LOL ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on July 17, 2015, 09:59:53 PM I am working on a old heap of a 754 I got recently... Not having much luck workng on the others, since I have no place to work on them.. Least not nearly me. I have my XL 350 for the track. Think next weekend I will give the 754 A spin at the vintage races.. Be the third 750 srltreet best kept I tortured out there..
Thank ng of going out with Henry...just to see if I can go where they go.. ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bajaman on July 17, 2015, 10:03:00 PM I am working on a old heap of a 754 I got recently... Not having much luck workng on the others, since I have no place to work on them.. Least not nearly me. I have my XL 350 for the track. Think next weekend I will give the 754 A spin at the vintage races.. Be the third 750 srltreet best kept I tortured out there.. Thank ng of going out with Henry...just to see if I can go where they go.. ;D 754? a cb? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on July 17, 2015, 10:06:51 PM Yes a whole tribe of them. Hence the name.. Oh another xl 350 and a nice Bultaco as well....
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bajaman on July 17, 2015, 10:08:46 PM Yes a whole tribe of them. Hence the name.. Oh another xl 350 and a nice Bultaco as well.... I just got a copy of a magazine called "raw bike"...you should see if you can get it there..lots of cool stuff on building rat bikes.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on July 17, 2015, 10:14:01 PM I am working on a old heap of a 754 I got recently... Not having much luck workng on the others, since I have no place to work on them.. Least not nearly me. I have my XL 350 for the track. Think next weekend I will give the 754 A spin at the vintage races.. Be the third 750 srltreet best kept I tortured out there.. Thank ng of going out with Henry...just to see if I can go where they go.. ;D You would have had fun with us today on a 754 without good ground clearance. ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on July 17, 2015, 10:16:56 PM I got ground clearance. Got 4-2 s on this one.. You should see where I went with a nice chrome 4-1. And chrome engine covers..on a very nice bike..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Nola on July 17, 2015, 11:39:37 PM If I'm not mistaken that's a 74 and because of emission laws they slowed down a lot, wheelies probably wouldn't have been an issue, still a fun bike though. 69-72 were the original widow makers, no brakes, super twitchy, and yes shorter wheelbase making them wheelie prone. 73-75 were more refined, but all had the same hp/tourqe ratings until 76 when Kawi caved to pressure and nutted the bike down to 52 hp from 60. There were other cosmetic differences between the H2 and H2A but they had nothing to do with performance. The above info is from the RB triple site. Cheers Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Woodie on July 18, 2015, 08:46:39 AM I've got H-2 on the brain,still love the H-1's, its was a game changer.
I guess I was wrong in thinking you where talking H-1 and H-2's Wow,that wasn't too hard in admitting I was wrong and I didn't try and talk it to death to make myself look right when I was still wrong. How refreshing is that? ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on July 18, 2015, 08:51:05 AM I've got H-2 on the brain,still love the H-1's, its was a game changer. Must be your nationality ;DI guess I was wrong in thinking you where talking H-1 and H-2's Wow,that wasn't too hard in admitting I was wrong and I didn't try and talk it to death to make myself look right when I was still wrong. How refreshing is that? ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on July 18, 2015, 11:46:47 AM I was wrong once but then I was wrong about that so now I lost count . :-\
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on July 18, 2015, 09:30:13 PM That's a cool looking bike Frank thanks for sharing!
Wheels Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on July 18, 2015, 09:33:28 PM That's a cool looking bike Frank thanks for sharing! Is there something wrong with my computer cause I don't see it ???Wheels Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on July 19, 2015, 09:09:09 AM I think John is riding a '74 Facetious, all original......
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on July 19, 2015, 04:39:17 PM Busted again!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on July 19, 2015, 08:44:37 PM Bought this aluminum tailpiece in the rough just because I probably did not have enough to do already downstairs. Looks like after a bunch of grinding, sanding and polishing it will become a work of art or an ashtray for guests. I will let everyone know how it turns out and if it doesn't you likely will not hear further on this.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on July 20, 2015, 06:37:48 AM John,
If it turns out I think we should trial it on my Note-in for a few years - just to break it in for you ready for your beastie. Just sayin.... Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on July 20, 2015, 08:41:04 AM John, If it turns out I think we should trial it on my Note-in for a few years - just to break it in for you ready for your beastie. Just sayin.... Bear Barry I should probably just donate it to you. June was just telling the guys yesterday that I have some sort of focus disorder ( I am sure it has a technical name) Apparently she things I work in items at a lethargic pace in the garage then simply stop and start something else in the garage and completely stop working on something that was near finished. She says I also seem to tear apart things that were in perfect shape and rip them apart for no reason. I don't think she is being very reasonable here as that's why there are 7 days in the week. Just looking at last week I worked on the Blue Z1R, the Norton, the Black Z1R, the Jetta, the Triumph, the lawnmower carburetor, the Audi, the new tailpiece, the motorcycle trailer and still had time for a full ride yesterday and set up the garden lights in the afternoon. Does anyone else have this so called disorder that June talks about as I don't really see any issues here. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on July 20, 2015, 11:00:33 AM It's not a disorder, it's practicing for retirement......actually, us smart people always have a bunch of things rattling around in our skulls at the same time, and solutions/next steps surface while you are working on something else, so you're mentally obligated to follow that for a while.....
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: fffCycles on July 20, 2015, 11:37:28 AM I always have at least 3 bikes on the benches and 12 more projects around the house and garden. Suffer wonderfully from this disorder I think.
Janice sometimes abuses me for stopping a project at a certain point when it looks like it could be done and finished but I always have my reasons. Bear, when are you going to start on that Norton of yours? You need to let me know what you require for finishing it some day or I will forget and use all my spares up finishing mine!!! I am currently riding/working on the '71 750 I have on a collector plate already and enjoying it immensely. So different from the 850, I had forgotten how much zip it has. Frank Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Woodie on July 20, 2015, 01:46:29 PM In the summer I try and have three bikes on the road and none on the bench, that's what winters for.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: fffCycles on July 20, 2015, 02:29:17 PM Yeah, you have a point there Bill, I have four bikes insured but the nuclear proliferation continues in the shop no matter what.
Frank Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on July 20, 2015, 04:37:45 PM I too tend to do maintenance in the off season. I currently have 3 bikes insured. No wonder I'm always broke and forced to eat Kraft Dinner and Wieners. I do it mainly to have 'back-ups' in case of mechanical issues. I hate to waste good riding time sitting around waiting for parts, or having to use good riding days to FIX something I should have taken care of in winter.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on July 20, 2015, 07:23:00 PM Okay you guys are sounding way to reasonable for me. We did not have a winter here in Vancouver so all of our bikes were ridden and projects were halted. Me being the dumbass that I am decided the Norton needed new spokes in January and that seemed to lead to a domino of events that likely should have waited until next winter. I am still waiting for a thank you letter from ICBC for our continued support as we currently have 4 bikes insured and 3 automobiles plus the lowly bike trailer.
On a higher note June just asked me what I am planning on doing in the garage this afternoon and I told her I would be cleaning the floor mats in her Jeep and having a peak at the low sheen coming from the fenders on the Jeep as I am sure it had more of a shine on it when it was purchased.... Gotta keep the peace around here. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on July 20, 2015, 10:54:21 PM Okay so here is what I did tonight. Finally laced the 40 year old rim and hub on the rear of the Norton. Just need to set up the offset and gingerly tighten the spokes. I am making progress and summer is not over yet. Heres some cheap pics from my cell phone. Ignore the name "front wheel" in the pics as all my family pictures also have the same tag as well as pictures of my dog.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on July 20, 2015, 10:56:15 PM That is going to be too damn pretty to ride.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on July 21, 2015, 06:22:59 AM I have never laced a wheel, replaced lots of broken spokes..... Would like to have someone look over my shoulder as I attempt this one day.
Anyone ever deal with "Z" spokes on mid 80's Yamaha off road bikes? Total headache, breaking one means 2 are screwed. They dropped that design really quickly. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on July 21, 2015, 06:57:06 AM John,
Are you running wm2 19 inch or some other size rim on that rear? I know some owners switch to wm3 18 rears to get a bigger tire. There appears to be a built in offset in the hub outside the spokes on the non sprocket side that was not used in the Triumph or BSA (looks like about 1 1/8 inch? Looks damn fine! Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on July 21, 2015, 12:58:08 PM Bear, the rims and hubs are the originals from my understanding and are WM2-19s on both front and rear. I am currently running Avon Road Rider 100/90 on the bike and will remount them.
I think on the Norton the skinny tires work for me as I don't need bigger or wider tires for grip and I think the narrow tires handle better for the speeds I do on the bike. The offset is a bit of a grey area and when I removed them I had measurements of 1 3/16 on one side and 1 7/16 on the other for a difference of 4/16 inch. I took lots of measurements and pictures when removing and made many notes on paper including the swing arm position from left to right. Once they are on the bike I can run a plum line along both sides of the track and see how close we are. I have read several articles that suggest 3/16 is the proper offset on the cush drive disc brake units like mine. One thing I have noticed when lacing both wheels is the fantastic machining from the Buchanan spoke set and the exacting tolerances. When tightening the nipples hand tight the hubs seem to have magically aligned themselves ( or pulled themselves ) into nearly the exact measurements as when I removed them. We will see what happens when I start to tighten them a little bit. It is a good experience for me as I seem to recall tossing many bicycle rims in the garbage as a child trying to straighten rims that I had abused and making them worse. I will let everyone know how the mounting, tightening and balancing goes. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MotoLobo on July 21, 2015, 03:42:42 PM Hey John,
Sorry for the tardy reply to your request, I just remembered now. Must be getting old in the head or something, I had meant to bring it up on Sunday. Yes, I have a bag full of wheel rim rubber liners (cheaper by (buy) the dozen) and you're welcome to as many as you need but they are for 18" rims. I would suppose they'd work fine. Let me know if you still need them and I'll run them out one evening. You home tonight? Lemme know.... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on July 21, 2015, 04:05:53 PM Rob, hang on to two of them for me I am sure they will work fine. I wont be home until late tonight and tomorrow by the looks of things so I can buy you a beer Thursday or we can just wait until next week there is no hurry.
Thanks John Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on July 21, 2015, 08:31:41 PM In between many projects,waiting for parts and everything else I need to do thought it might be a good idea,for some reason, to clean up the Suzuki a little...Kawasaki's are much easier...sorry Trevor ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on July 21, 2015, 08:46:01 PM Chris, the XN85 is featured in this months Canadian Biker magazine. They are doing a few pages on blower bikes.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on July 22, 2015, 09:17:01 PM Finally got he K4 750. Running halfway decent.. Lots of little things need attention.... Getting er done.. Looks like I will have it at Okeefe...maybe even race it...... Slowly sorting it all out.....about time to go on a ride.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on July 23, 2015, 05:13:45 PM While sorting through the Concours this AM, I stumbled across a broken piece that had been repaired, so decided to acquire a new replacement (identity of piece unimportant to this tale).
Checked American parts fiches, part is $83US, plus shipping. Found one on ebay, $89US plus shipping, used. Tried VMS for cost of new direct from Kawasaki.....$62CAD, plus minimal shipping, if any......moral is, sometimes, it is better to buy new than vintage... ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on July 23, 2015, 05:49:43 PM .$62CAD new for Kawasaki? Must have been a screw or washer. ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on July 23, 2015, 07:52:41 PM Would you believe an antler?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on July 23, 2015, 08:53:28 PM Would you believe an antler? A what ???Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on July 23, 2015, 09:12:19 PM Would you believe an antler? Other than Runningdog and I.....I would have to say not too many other people on this forum know what this part is. ;) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on July 23, 2015, 09:19:34 PM Is that the bar that holds the fairing on?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on July 23, 2015, 10:19:47 PM Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on July 23, 2015, 10:29:50 PM I googled "motorcycle antler" and all I got was a bunch of cruisers that looked like they had crashed into a yard sale.
(http://www.womenridersnow.com/docs/stories/3727/width450/Antler_Bike.JPG) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on July 23, 2015, 10:37:15 PM I saw an antler boneyard in Jackson Hole.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on July 24, 2015, 06:29:30 AM Luggage bracket... 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on July 26, 2015, 04:12:29 PM polished up the case covers and ceramic coated the exhaust and turbo parts...just supposed to be a clean up but one thing leads to another...as usual ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on July 26, 2015, 07:43:25 PM Chris, don't forget about your water buffalo! Bears is looking really really fine
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on July 26, 2015, 08:27:01 PM Chris, don't forget about your water buffalo! Bears is looking really really fine hard to work on more than one Suzuki at a time ;) I've lost the Buffalo race this year...Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on July 27, 2015, 06:06:50 AM No race Chris.
Other than the Honda Turbo the Gt750 is the most complicated bike I have worked on and requires a lot of finnicking. I plan to take it to Chilliwack as a work in progress. Spring is a more likely date for hitting the road with it. I have been rather busy with doing up the garage in the hopes of getting a few more of my bikes in there whuich has done nothing for the build timeline. Bear Thanks to you and John for the parts shuttle :) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on July 27, 2015, 08:42:04 PM Got home from a quick trip on the Stelvio tonight and thought I would try to kick over the Matchless, just for S#*ts and giggles.
Damn thing fired and ran on the first kick. I'm certain that my problem was/is a bad condenser in the mag, runs great until it gets hot. I'll wait until my wife is back from her trip before I take it out, just in case it leaves me somewhere again. Shawn Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Aaron! on July 31, 2015, 10:03:02 AM Did a nice 340 km "shake down run" on the Norton. Been off the road since last Labour Day weekend with a blown gearbox.
Went to Nelson via Blewitt Road then up the lake to balfour. Across the lake, through Crawford Bay and all the way up to Creston. Up over the Salmo Creston to Salmo. This is where S#*t went wrong: engine breather came off, and I didn't notice. Wouldn't have been an issue if hadn't have slightly overfilled the oil tank. In Salmo, took a 30 minute cool down and back home via the Bombi Pass. (https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/11828838_10153661504707481_4402862544138766837_n.jpg?oh=526c0f4b91f7e0c3102d41820d9d4ac5&oe=56548BCD) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on July 31, 2015, 01:54:20 PM Did nothing to my bikes today but did give a broke down HD rider a ride on my Versys to get his truck >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on July 31, 2015, 03:12:49 PM Hd guy was likely just happy it was a Versys not a Vespa !!
What blew on the HD? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on July 31, 2015, 03:25:04 PM Did nothing to my bikes today but did give a broke down HD rider a ride on my Versys to get his truck >:D Did you review the instructional video?: https://youtu.be/E-ZsVF6ZjuU Safety first! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on July 31, 2015, 03:47:12 PM Hd guy was likely just happy it was a Versys not a Vespa !! BatteryWhat blew on the HD? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on July 31, 2015, 03:50:45 PM Did nothing to my bikes today but did give a broke down HD rider a ride on my Versys to get his truck >:D Did you review the instructional video?: https://youtu.be/E-ZsVF6ZjuU Safety first! He did have a beany and shorts for safety gear and I hope that was his gun poking in my back side ??? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on July 31, 2015, 05:17:44 PM I rod synched my 750 carbs on the bike.....with a 1/8 rod....... Whole new feeling bike now...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Kiwi Canuck on August 01, 2015, 08:56:36 AM I did a little work on my 650 VStrom, had Michelin Annakee 3 tires installed, I took the rims into the dealer as I didn't want to do any damage to the rims getting the old tires off.
https://www.canadasmotorcycle.ca/michelin-anakee-3-rear-tire.html?gclid=CNfJ-ZKciMcCFYdrfgoddFwKFw Also installed a new Givi Airflow windshield, should have done this when I got the bike, night and day difference, works very well with my Arai Helmet, very quiet and no buffeting and on the Shoei Hornet it's much better than before but I may just need to try a few more adjustments to get it right. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on August 01, 2015, 09:13:54 AM I did a little work on my 650 VStrom, had Michelin Annakee 3 tires installed, I took the rims into the dealer as I didn't want to do any damage to the rims getting the old tires off. Is a VStrom a Daul Sport like my Versys?https://www.canadasmotorcycle.ca/michelin-anakee-3-rear-tire.html?gclid=CNfJ-ZKciMcCFYdrfgoddFwKFw Also installed a new Givi Airflow windshield, should have done this when I got the bike, night and day difference, works very well with my Arai Helmet, very quiet and no buffeting and on the Shoei Hornet it's much better than before but I may just need to try a few more adjustments to get it right. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on August 01, 2015, 11:13:40 AM Similar......but from the unKursed factory..... >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on August 01, 2015, 01:01:08 PM Yes, Henry, the Versys is Kaw's answer to the Vstrom, which has been voted the best all round bike (the wee strom at least) on several forums and magazine polls. A friend came back from Tierra del Fuego on wee strom years ago, bought it brand new and had it shipped there.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on August 01, 2015, 01:12:00 PM Yes, Henry, the Versys is Kaw's answer to the Vstrom, which has been voted the best all round bike (the wee strom at least) on several forums and magazine polls. A friend came back from Tierra del Fuego on wee strom years ago, bought it brand new and had it shipped there. They say the Versys are more capable for going off road compared to the VStrom which is not as versatile in the mud or deep sinkholes that our kawis will go threw. ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Woodie on August 01, 2015, 03:52:41 PM The one bike just doesn't have the good looks and not quite as fast either.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on August 01, 2015, 03:57:48 PM Henry, your Versys is capable of extreme off-road, obviously, but only because it has all wheel drive, judging by the front tire.... ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on August 01, 2015, 04:19:25 PM Henry, your Versys is capable of extreme off-road, obviously, but only because it has all wheel drive, judging by the front tire.... ::) Tire is kinda big for that bike but it sure footed in the gravel which surprised me for the tire sizeTitle: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on August 01, 2015, 04:22:57 PM I have been riding it more then my ST and thinking of buying a new one as they are only $6999 in Langley for a 2014
Howi can I get a loan from you?? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on August 01, 2015, 04:58:41 PM Yeah, sure, but the interest rate will drain you....
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on August 01, 2015, 06:40:10 PM I just returned from a run to Revelstoke on my '06 Wee-Strom. 485 km round trip, and 63 MPG. Have yet to get less than 60 mpg. Great little bike. I call it Goldilocks. Not too big, not too small, not too heavy, etc, etc. Have yet to find I need more power, and it's also fine for two up. Yeh, I know it's NOT a classic bike (YET) but I still have the old 1980 GS-1000 with no plans to sell it yet. BUT riding modern sure does show the progress over the last 30 odd years.
Doesn't matter WHAT you ride, as long as you RIDE !!! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on August 01, 2015, 06:48:49 PM I feel the same way about my 650 Versys, plenty of power and fun to take off roads....
Seriously thinking about selling the ST that I have not riding since the Versys and buying a new 650 in the future. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on August 01, 2015, 06:51:55 PM Take the Versus to Sturgis.. If you like it for that you. May not need the other..
But I bet the big one is better two up... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on August 01, 2015, 06:55:51 PM Take the Versus to Sturgis.. If you like it for that you. May not need the other.. But I bet the big one is better two up... Been there done that :o I don't care to ride 2 up and the wife don't care for riding Ya hoo Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on August 01, 2015, 07:02:09 PM What I meant was can or would you ride it 1300 or 2500 miles?
If you can ride as far as Ryan you may not need a big bike.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on August 01, 2015, 08:40:05 PM What I meant was can or would you ride it 1300 or 2500 miles? If you can ride as far as Ryan you may not need a big bike.. I think I could . Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: star_deceiver on August 02, 2015, 08:41:27 PM I've barely put on 6000kms on the bike this year... 1700 on the quad so far though!
Holy carp, it August already :o 2 months and there'll be snow here! Better get out there while I can! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on August 02, 2015, 09:46:27 PM I've barely put on 6000kms on the bike this year... 1700 on the quad so far though! Holy carp, it August already :o 2 months and there'll be snow here! Better get out there while I can! You better get on it Ryan, summer in Alberta could be over in the next day or two. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on August 03, 2015, 05:34:09 PM Put a new front tire on the 1000 V strom.
I think the front was original because it seemed like nothing had ever been apart before...? Tight beyond belief bolts/axle etc and had to make a 19mm Allen wrench for the axle. I understand the manufactures have liability Lawyer protecting the company but a 3' snipe on a 1/2 ratchet......come on...?? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on August 03, 2015, 06:17:41 PM Brought it home ;D
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/Lotek_Racing/P1010126_zpsu55s2bxx.jpg) (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/Lotek_Racing/P1010125_zps6bzhcsux.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on August 03, 2015, 07:27:03 PM Shawn that looks like a great bike! Looking forward to seeing it soon
John Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on August 03, 2015, 08:00:20 PM Congrats Shawn..
I take it the plan is to keep this one as an asset..and get rid of the high cost liability... And you will live happily ever after.... Am I right? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on August 03, 2015, 09:43:40 PM Not sure what you mean about "high cost liability".
If you're referring to my Stelvio, I'm very happy with it at this point, it does everything I want it to do very well. You have to understand, the bike, the company that made it and the company that sold it are three separate things. I love the bike, I dislike Piaggio (particularly the customer support dept) and, frankly, if Pacific Motosport were burning to the ground, I wouldn't even whizz on the fire to put it out. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on August 03, 2015, 09:55:11 PM It was a liability while you were unable to use it, meanwhile tour still had to pay..
I was guessing you were getting this, seeing if it's good and selling the Stelvio... Maybe I guessed wrong.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on August 03, 2015, 10:43:02 PM Nope. ;D
Two completely different bikes for two completely different purposes. Very happy with both. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on August 04, 2015, 06:39:18 AM Beautiful bike Shawn.
Hope to see it in person. Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Steve G. on August 06, 2015, 07:05:06 AM Nope. ;D Two completely different bikes for two completely different purposes. Very happy with both. Couldn't have summed it up better. Well done on the 850. I very much love Moto Guzzis. More character than any other machine I've ever owned, and that says a lot whilst owning big English twins. So, you gonna keep that color, or go back to original? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on August 06, 2015, 07:34:45 AM I was thinking of a full restoration when I looked at the pics that Gord sent me but when I saw the bike in person, it was better than I expected.
The paint on the frame is in pretty decent shape and I've found that, most of the time, nothing holds up better than what the factory supplied It's in good enough shape that the plan is to clean up what I've got, replace the wiring harness, fix some of the rough bits, re-paint it in the proper red-and-black scheme and keep it as a 850 LeMans 1 clone. From what I've seen, changing a LM2 back into a LM1 doesn't really affect the value and if I want to change it back, I can still get everything to do that. I'm going to ride it and fix as necessary. Shawn Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Aaron! on August 10, 2015, 11:15:54 AM I have ridden that very Guzzi many times. Pulled the ton on it on Mable Lake Road only 10 months ago.
Kootenay Lake Ferry July 2009 (https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/10401026_123752507480_5729328_n.jpg?oh=5cf39b5480d2e55fc7b5c713a09d5eb4&oe=5640D719) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on August 12, 2015, 04:06:14 PM Many many thanks to Stanfromhell for not only sharing his garage but remounting/balancing and the rims to the new spokes yesterday. Here are a couple shots of the spoke artist and the finished wheels, just waiting for some parts from the USA and should have it ready to ride by Sunday if everything goes well.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on August 12, 2015, 04:23:42 PM It's not the truing stand, it's the hand that swings the spoke wrench..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on August 12, 2015, 04:34:15 PM A clean bench is a sign of a sick mind. :P
Nice work Stan and John. Looking forward to seeing it first hand on Sunday. Must have gone smoothly, Stan lives close enough that I would have heard the profanity. ;D Shawn Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Timtone on August 21, 2015, 08:44:56 AM What I meant was can or would you ride it 1300 or 2500 miles? If you can ride as far as Ryan you may not need a big bike.. I think I could . You guys crack me up. 18 days, 7300km with one 740km day, camping, on a cbr600 with a fly screen. I am old, fat, and ugly. Henry, I am quite sure you can do it. ::) BTW, I recently saw an excellent review on the new(er) Versys 1000. That would be a serious contender for me if I was looking. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on August 21, 2015, 08:51:00 AM What I meant was can or would you ride it 1300 or 2500 miles? If you can ride as far as Ryan you may not need a big bike.. I think I could . You guys crack me up. 18 days, 7300km with one 740km day, camping, on a cbr600 with a fly screen. I am old, fat, and ugly. Henry, I am quite sure you can do it. ::) BTW, I recently saw an excellent review on the new(er) Versys 1000. That would be a serious contender for me if I was looking. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on August 21, 2015, 06:18:02 PM A few weeks ago I realized that my front signal lights on the Z1 were supposed to have ground wires. Mine has none....someone must have removed them at some point, but the signals still worked with only the hot wire. Nevertheless, I decided to restore them to original wiring, so I ordered some new collars from Doremi. Well, today they arrived and I put them on the bike. It makes absolutely no functional difference, but it sure feels good to know they wiring is back to original.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: star_deceiver on August 21, 2015, 08:37:55 PM There were flakes of snow today... And a frost warning... :o
Where's my toque... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on August 22, 2015, 05:29:07 AM 5.1 here right now..gonna have to take a blanket along for the Utah trip methinks..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on August 22, 2015, 07:50:46 AM 5.1 here right now..gonna have to take a blanket along for the Utah trip methinks.. Only 6 here right now so summer is over ???Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on August 24, 2015, 02:00:09 PM I remember Trevor refering to Suzukis as being the "poor mans motorcycle" but I'm having a little trouble believing that as I work on one of my "poor man motorcycles"...guess I should have paid attention in class before buying this one...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on August 24, 2015, 02:12:05 PM It's like any other hobby.
It can get as out of control as you let it. ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on August 24, 2015, 03:39:08 PM That appears to be the Turbo 650 from what little I can see of it. Rarest of the turbo bikes but VERY good as it was late to the party. The latest issue of Canadian Biker had several pages devoted to the Turbo bikes. Seems Harry from Vernon also has one. Good luck with it. Once you're all sorted you'll have a gem.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on August 24, 2015, 04:24:05 PM The bike runs great and everything works I'm just trying to clean up the previous owners spraycan "restoration" ::)
Replaced the usual parts like tires,grips,mirrors, polish the cases and ceramic coat the exhaust pipes,collector and turbo pipes etc...not restoring this one, just cleaning it up to ride...have to bring it up to Barrys turbo standards if I want to park it in his driveway ;) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on August 24, 2015, 04:43:13 PM I've seen your idea of "clean enough to ride" ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: star_deceiver on August 25, 2015, 03:59:14 PM Finally got around to doing the 22cent mod on the KLR.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Hayabuser on August 27, 2015, 06:38:57 PM I rode mine to work, but I didn't want to say anything since no one rides their bikes anymore. >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on August 27, 2015, 08:39:29 PM ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on August 27, 2015, 09:05:14 PM Hope no one saw me out on mine today ;)
Even took an XR 1200 Harley out for test ride yesterday in beautiful Chilliwack Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on August 28, 2015, 03:29:23 PM Dealt with the starter cut-off switch problem (Concours) that cropped up as Hawk, Jeff, Joe, and I tried to ride to VIV two weeks ago. Straightened the tang on the sidestand, ordered and received a new switch (two days to get one through VMS). While the mufflers were off, gave them a bit of a cleanup and polish, and took solvent to the suspension links and adjacent bits via stiff brush, to remove the accumulated road grime, mostly......now I can see the grease nipples. Replaced the original rusty fasteners with SS wherever necessary (hex head, of course.......horrors, non-OEM).
Amazing how much road grunge gets into nooks and crannies on a modern bike...... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on August 29, 2015, 06:41:54 PM Today I put my newly returned carbs on the B4. It runs!
Last spring I was having problems getting ignition in #1 cylinder. I tried everything I knew to source the problem. Checked compression, changed plugs, changed plug wires, changed coils, cleaned the carbs at least 4 or 5 times. Still no firing! finally I decided to send the carbs to wiredgeorge in Texas. I didn't realize at the time how much of a backlog he carries. It took him 4 months to finally get to them, but he basically rebuilt them and replaced the #1 body. I got them back this morning and put them on. The bike fired up right away! I waited a few minutes for the pipes to heat up and tried the spray test. All pipes vaporized water! Then I pulled the plug wire on #1 and watched the bike revs drop down. Replaced the wire and they went back up. I know for sure that it's firing! After 4 months I need to spend some time cleaning the bike up before taking it over for registration. Should have it on the road next week! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on August 30, 2015, 06:59:34 AM I feel the joy and relief HRM.
There is still some time to enjoy some km on the beast now it runs. Know the frustration all too well. ::) Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: fffCycles on August 30, 2015, 10:13:59 AM New battery in the 71 750 Norton Commando yesterday morning and then a scoot when the sun came out. So nice to have a Norton!
Royal Enfield crapped out on me last week so tore down the top end yesterday and found the exhaust valve is receding into the head, unleaded problem I guess, inlet looks fine. Ordered new piston, rings, valves, guides and seats along with the oversize cam pinion kit for a planned rebuild this winter that will freshen it up for next season. In the meantime I lapped the old valve, plan to put it back together this morning and will ride it as is for the remainder of the season. Time to ride not to wrench. Frank Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on August 30, 2015, 10:27:10 AM I feel the joy and relief HRM. There is still some time to enjoy some km on the beast now it runs. Know the frustration all too well. ::) Bear Luckily the Z1 is in top running condition! :D I wonder if anyone in the lower mainland is riding today? I was out to the gym around 8 AM and I got soaked just walking from my door to my car. Watch out for puddles if you're riding today. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on August 30, 2015, 11:12:43 AM So the story starts a couple three years ago when I bought an inexpensive 1973 Yamaha RD250. It was a non running bike that had been abandoned and left to die a slow death. My hope was.....and still is.......to eventually bring this unwanted motorcycle back to life. It has been lingering in the garage doing nothing since the day it followed me home. The only work performed by me confirmed what I feared ....the motor was seized.
Fast forward to sometime early 2015 and I had the grand idea that maybe I should do something with that poor unsuspecting smoker. :) I can actually thank (blame?) Boris for bullying and cajoling me into this adventure. >:D The decision was made to "piece meal" the project in order to manage it along the way. The last thing I wanted was to have a totally disassembled motorcycle and complete chaos in the rebuild. I planned to pull and qualify the motor as a possible rebuild, first. Once the motor component was completed and resolved, I would look at the front end. Again, the same logic would be applied; rebuild the front wheel, then the forks, then the triples etc. Once that was completed, I would move on to another section of the bike. I have now completed the motor, most of the front end, and starting to dismantle the rear end. As I started digging into the Yamana, it became quite apparent this was going to be a BIG project. Every single nut and bolt that I have touched on this bike has been previously gouged, rounded, beaten or was left to rust towards a slow but sure demise. No need for me to attempt a description of the actual parts that have been extracted from this corpse of a motorcycle. Suffice it to say, the po's had a similar fate in store for those as well. There is nothing coming off this bike that doesn't need some sort of attention......nothing. I will try and post comments and pics as I move forward on this project. At this point in time I am well into the beast, and am also quite late in posting to the forum. Either way, I will carry on until completion......or defeat. A few pics to add a little flavor..... The day it arrived Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on August 30, 2015, 11:29:05 AM Engine exploratory surgery revealed the following......
The motor was totally seized. Right piston and barrel were welded solid to each other. Crankshaft on the same side was completely rusted. Water entered from the top of the right side carburetor and made its way into the motor. Over many years of water saturation the end result looked like this...... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on August 30, 2015, 11:34:20 AM Remainder of right side piston, piston pin and top end bearing for your viewing pleasure.
I had to be at my persuasive best to complete the job. Needless to say the motor came apart hard....... :o :o Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on August 30, 2015, 01:50:30 PM Once the motor was all apart I took inventory of what was on hand.
The crankshaft was obviously beyond salvaging......at least at this point. Once the right hand piston and cylinder were pulled apart there was some important cylinder rust and scoring that was discovered. Not unexpected, given the severity of rust found internally within the motor. The chances were good that boring the old cylinders up to the max Yamaha oversize (another .50mm) would make the cylinders quite workable once again. That would also be the last oversize that Yamaha deemed acceptable for the motor. That simply was not an option for me. At the end, I found a used crankshaft that was within spec. It's not perfect, but is well within tolerance levels. Thanks Boris!! Used standard bore barrels were found and had them bored out to the first oversize (.25mm). There were many ugly things that I found in the motor......the crankshaft, cylinders/barrels, crankshaft drive gear.......but there were also some pleasant surprises. The clutch components and transmission came out of this ordeal relatively unscathed. I was able to also salvage the crankcases, carbs, cylinder heads off the old motor. To summarize the motor chapter: replaced the crankshaft with a used item, new top end with 1st over pistons and rings, new gaskets and oil seals, carbs completely torn apart and gone through and repainted, cleaned and painted engine barrels/heads and side covers. It now looks like this........ Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on August 30, 2015, 03:13:59 PM Claudio,
I like your approach. One project at a time. If I sit back and look at the total scope of work I find it intimidating. Small steps, one foot in front of the other. I would think you have found inspiration for the next step just in looking at what you have accomplished with that engine. Well done. Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Sr.X on August 30, 2015, 07:13:32 PM Claudio I find inspiration from your posts, I have yet to get something that the PO hadn't put energy into neglecting. At least when I am finished I know what I have. Good luck with your build and thanks to Boris for his inspiration.
Later, Bob Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on August 30, 2015, 08:14:45 PM That's a pretty little piece Claudio.
Good choice to do the engine first. It is the heart of the bike. Now if you have a tough night on the chassis all you have to do is sit back and look at that motor for encouragement Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on August 30, 2015, 09:22:47 PM Thanks for the encouragement fellas.
Very correct in saying that looking at the motorcycle as one larger project can be intimidating. Taking that same motorcycle and braking it down into a series of mini projects not only allows the end goal to be more attainable, but also allows for momentum building as one successfully completes each chapter. Gives one the incentive to carry on and solve the problems as they arise. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on August 30, 2015, 09:31:05 PM Looking good...
Like the song says, "one piece at a time" Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on August 31, 2015, 09:51:32 PM Nice work Claudio ! Nice detail, fresh carb paint and all.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: fffCycles on September 01, 2015, 09:49:29 PM Put the head back on the RE Bullet and started up third kick. Good compression so I guess it will last the rest of the season then I will have the parts by then to rebuild the top end completely.
Decided to put a new seat on as well, looking pretty good. Frank Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on September 04, 2015, 12:23:54 PM Looking good .
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on September 04, 2015, 03:33:31 PM Replaced the battery on the 400, and painted the Concours bags.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on September 04, 2015, 04:18:49 PM FIXED it for me.. Yeeee hahh..
Replaced cam towers, shafts, rockers, and cam......... Runs like a clock..dodged a major bullet. I rode in here Wed night, motor was dry rattling.. Oil feed for cam had mostly dried up to 3 and 4 cylinder.. Outer cam journal was completely dry, and rockers were pretty much dry.. #3 still got a tiny bit of lube but other lobes were damaged Number four suffered at least an eight inch wear to both lobes and to the journal.. And I was holding it at 60-70 mph for four hours coming out here. Changed the parts, runs better than since I got it.. These are tough motors.. Dropped the filter.. Not even. A real lot of debris.... I am again impressed. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Hayabuser on September 05, 2015, 10:44:49 PM Tweaked the rear end of ProjectGS a bit to better align the side panels with the abbreviated taillight fairing.
Swapping the annoying front TOKICO 6-pots for some NISSIN 4-pot calipers is next on the agenda...... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on September 06, 2015, 08:42:09 PM After at least one week of looking at the RD250 rear wheel in the garage, I came to the sudden realization that the rock hard Yokohama tire was not going to remove itself from the rim.
I'll admit it.....intimidation had set in. I was scared. I had grappled with 20+ year old tires mounted on a motorcycle wheel before, and had won........but at what cost? Fast forward to this evening. That little bastard tire (3.50 x 18".....remember those non metric sizes?) put up quite a battle, but in the end, it finally came off. Nothing muscles, sweat, an extensive selection of perfectly placed profanities, and perseverance, couldn't overcome. That tire had lost all its flexibility. Had to use hacksaw and grinder for the final assault on the second bead. I'll now see if I can save the rim.... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: stanfromhell on September 12, 2015, 01:03:24 PM Had a heart to heart talk with my Yamaha and made it promise it would be a nice motorcycle and not tell any Kawasaki jokes on tomorrows ride.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on September 12, 2015, 02:10:14 PM Turned over 3,000km on my Stelvio this morning!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on September 12, 2015, 02:39:22 PM Synch gauges showed up yesterday for my carbs. Let's see if I can get rid of that backfire on the B4!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on September 16, 2015, 08:03:02 PM Riding the LeMans home from work today..
My turn signals stopped working and the headlight fell out of the bucket! Somewhere along the line the bike has lost it's clip-on bars. No doubt changed out by a clear-headed person who wanted to be able to ride it for more than 30 minutes at a go. It sports a Rizoma superbike bar now and is comfortable enough. The only downside is that the headlight and fairing flopped around a fair bit because the ears were now too short to be clamped properly by the trees. I think this shaking led to the headlamp rattling loose and probably jiggling some of the dodgy wiring and causing it to blow the turn signal fuse. I found a pair of headlight ears from a 1000 Convert that fit just perfectly and are held tight. I swapped everything over and tightened up the clips inside the headlight bucket. I checked the wiring and found nothing chafed or damaged, changed the fuse and checked, turn signals are working now, still working after moving the bars around. Great, intermittant electrical problems are fun. Good thing I've got a new harness to swap in over the winter. I also changed out the shift linkage for a new double heim joint affair from The Guzzi Doctor. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on September 19, 2015, 08:24:35 PM Guess with winter here now I better get on my many projects...the WG built carbs are replacing the 36mm flat slides in the 1000J, hopefully these will be more street friendly
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on September 19, 2015, 08:26:14 PM Turbo is starting to look like a bike again...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on September 20, 2015, 12:55:13 AM I like those carbs Chris, they will look brilliant once you shine them up.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on September 20, 2015, 07:20:48 AM Looking forward to seeing and hearing that Suzie run Chris.
Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on September 20, 2015, 11:20:28 AM Looking forward to seeing and hearing that Suzie run Chris. Guilt trip working ;). I'll get on it ;DBear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on September 20, 2015, 11:42:52 AM Took "Old Blue" for a 13 km test run yesterday, between rain showers (CURSES) to see if the electric fix I did actually FIXED anything. So far so good, everything was still working when I got home just ahead of another rain squall. I hate having to clean the bike after a rain ride. Today I substituted the stock seat for my Corbin to give me an additional inch of leg room. My right knee has been bothering me, so the taller seat may help for longer rides. I originally installed the Corbin when I lived on the coast and did a lot of in-town riding and the lower seat worked better. Now, I don't do much in-town stuff as within 10-15 minutes I'm out of the urban sprawl and on the open highways. YEE-HAW !
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on September 20, 2015, 12:20:07 PM Changing my chain and sprockets on the Versys today .
Ron I will ride down to Penticton with you on Tues if your still going. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on September 20, 2015, 12:27:36 PM Call me and we can get coffee.
Bear 250 809 4105 Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on September 20, 2015, 07:10:15 PM With the assistance off Moto Lobo we freed up the seized brake calipers on Project Z1R today. They didnt look too bad and should be fairly easy to rebuild and reinstall at a later date. Looks like the winter project has started.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on September 21, 2015, 02:28:05 PM Okay spent a very late night early morning determined to finish off the Norton. What started as a broken spoke on the rear wheel turned out to be a big project lasting from April until this morning.
The fall season is meant for British Bikes as they feel at home. Here are the results. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on September 21, 2015, 03:18:35 PM Guess with winter here now I better get on my many projects...the WG built carbs are replacing the 36mm flat slides in the 1000J, hopefully these will be more street friendly I just got mine back from WG a couple of weeks ago!! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on September 21, 2015, 03:22:33 PM Looking spiffy John. Should run great in the cooler air.
Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: star_deceiver on September 21, 2015, 05:46:52 PM New sprockets, chain, and cush drive.
(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/IMG_20150921_174436_hdr.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/IMG_20150921_174436_hdr.jpg.html) (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/IMG_20150921_174529.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/IMG_20150921_174529.jpg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on September 21, 2015, 06:11:55 PM New sprockets, chain, and cush drive. How much did you pay for your chain and sprockets in Alberta?(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/IMG_20150921_174436_hdr.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/IMG_20150921_174436_hdr.jpg.html) (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/IMG_20150921_174529.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/IMG_20150921_174529.jpg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: justme on September 21, 2015, 06:38:18 PM Cheaped out on the chain oil eh!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Woodie on September 21, 2015, 07:22:44 PM Its about time, I couldn't hear the engine for the chain noise.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on September 21, 2015, 07:59:30 PM Cheaped out on the chain oil eh! That's not even my bike :PTitle: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on September 21, 2015, 08:17:30 PM Took the Lemon out for a ride, no bits fell off, the turn signals kept working and I didn't miss a single shift.
Looks like it's getting better. Shawn Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on September 21, 2015, 09:29:51 PM Shawn you havent owned a Guzzi long enough. I have followed Motolobo and Kiwi Roy on their Guzzies and the key to less wear and tear on the switch gear is to just leave the signal on until you change direction the other way. Much less friction on the switch mechanism. Dont just take my word for it ask Rob and Roy and they can verify.
Thought I better offer my help. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: star_deceiver on September 21, 2015, 09:44:13 PM The rear sprocket and cush drive had 47000kms on them. The front sprocket and chain had 20000kms. $220ish for both sprockets, rx chain and cush.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on September 21, 2015, 09:54:49 PM First rule of Italian driving (riding): What's behind you is not important.
Shawn you havent owned a Guzzi long enough. I have followed Motolobo and Kiwi Roy on their Guzzies and the key to less wear and tear on the switch gear is to just leave the signal on until you change direction the other way. Much less friction on the switch mechanism. Dont just take my word for it ask Rob and Roy and they can verify. Thought I better offer my help. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on September 21, 2015, 10:02:51 PM Fired up "Old Blue" and did a long ride to see if my fix of the electrical glitch actually did FIX my problems. Evidently it did, as I've done about 120km yesterday and today, and everything still works. Wonder of wonders, I have a tail light, a head light, and the turn signals work, even the self cancelling feature. Old Blue is STILL ALIVE !!!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on September 22, 2015, 08:30:22 AM The rear sprocket and cush drive had 47000kms on them. The front sprocket and chain had 20000kms. $220ish for both sprockets, rx chain and cush. My versys has the same km as yours and I think the chain and sprockets were changed once before but not shure.I had a tight spot in the chain but the sprockets were not in that bad a shape. $160 for chain and sprockets from VMS and good quality. Japan not CHINA Called Banner in Vernon and they wanted $250 just for a chain ::) Much cheaper then I could get them from the Net Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: star_deceiver on September 22, 2015, 05:42:23 PM It was 2 degrees this morning.... 'Twas a brisk morning ride...
It got up to 25 today so I'll whine about layers and such. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on September 22, 2015, 05:46:17 PM It was 2 degrees this morning.... 'Twas a brisk morning ride... Not much warmer here in Falkland +1 at 8.00amTitle: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Steve G. on September 22, 2015, 08:06:46 PM Still commuting to work every day Surrey to Abbotsford on the Henkel. Flicked the heated grips to low this morning. Turned the retina burning Pella's on so cage drivers see me in the fog. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Kurt on September 22, 2015, 08:52:23 PM Rode my non collector plated ST to Spences Brigde, Merrit,Hope Aggassi then home. Was a little cool in the A.M. but warmed up around noon. Home by 3:00. Traffic was almost nonexsiting. Very good ride.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on September 22, 2015, 09:47:06 PM As seen in my other post regarding Tuesday ride, I did a lovely 475 km ride, but found my old Suzuki is NOT fully alive. Within a few kms of home, Blooey, no turn signals or head or tail light. AGAIN. This is getting beyond ridiculous. Damn good thing it always runs well (different circuits) and gets me home. Back to Square one to try to find the GLITCH. Bear gave me an early Suzuki left handlebar switch. I will try to replace the multi-function stock switch, which is hard wired for the lights, with the older model which has separate on/off switch for the lights, and another for hi/lo beam, and yet another for the turn signals. Going to be interesting trying to figure out which wire does what, and where I should tap into the stock wiring, and I'm just a bit Colour Challenged to make it even more fun...NOT !
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on September 23, 2015, 06:53:23 AM Ron,
I will send a wiring diagram - hopefully for that switch which may help figure out part of it anyway. I will do that this evening. Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Cariboo_kid on September 29, 2015, 08:58:45 PM Took the Atlas out for its last ride of the season. 6 months of hibernation 'til springtime.
(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c140/Cariboo_kid2000/002_zpsxxjnm2lr.jpg) (http://s26.photobucket.com/user/Cariboo_kid2000/media/002_zpsxxjnm2lr.jpg.html) (http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c140/Cariboo_kid2000/001_zpsuxu0be8i.jpg) (http://s26.photobucket.com/user/Cariboo_kid2000/media/001_zpsuxu0be8i.jpg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on September 29, 2015, 09:16:45 PM Hibernation?
Does not compute... :P When we get the beautiful, sunny day in January, you'll regret not having it on the road. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Steve G. on September 30, 2015, 08:57:03 AM Hibernation? Does not compute... :P When we get the beautiful, sunny day in January, you'll regret not having it on the road. I agree. My Norton just loves cool air. Collector plates year round rock! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: robm on October 02, 2015, 08:45:32 PM california coastline south of monterey
(http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah64/galaxyrcm/laguna%20seca%202_zpsecmwjmur.jpg) (http://s1377.photobucket.com/user/galaxyrcm/media/laguna%20seca%202_zpsecmwjmur.jpg.html) san francisco to san diego a must ride (http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah64/galaxyrcm/laguna%20seca%203_zpsyrfxmrp3.jpg) (http://s1377.photobucket.com/user/galaxyrcm/media/laguna%20seca%203_zpsyrfxmrp3.jpg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on October 03, 2015, 04:28:31 PM Went for a ride on the Goldthing, met a nice guy on a pristine CB1000.
Discovered that the battery in the 'wing is on the way out. Washed the bike when I got home. Shawn Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on October 04, 2015, 05:56:05 AM I went down to BCIC to register the B4 but they won't register it because the guy I bought it from didn't have a bill of sale from the guy he bought it from (his brother) back in 1998. Luckily both are still available to do the paperwork. Maybe next Saturday I'll have it on the road....assuming no rain.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on October 04, 2015, 06:22:46 PM After trying to deal with my motorcycle parking problem I uncovered the XT and thought I'd see if it would start...fired right up so I took it up the road, never road it when I bought it, think it's moving up on the project list ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Hayabuser on October 04, 2015, 07:48:38 PM Tinkered with the 83 today.... oil and filter change, cleaned the sump screen and swapped in some new sparkplugs.
(https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t31.0-8/12028618_10153661950504921_8804564539649568463_o.jpg) Then I ran it with no exhaust pipes on it... love it! Wondering if someone makes Zoomy headers for bikes now.... >:D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on October 05, 2015, 04:09:08 PM After trying to deal with my motorcycle parking problem I uncovered the XT and thought I'd see if it would start...fired right up so I took it up the road, never road it when I bought it, think it's moving up on the project list ;D Nice 500 ! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on October 08, 2015, 10:00:53 PM After trying to deal with my motorcycle parking problem I uncovered the XT and thought I'd see if it would start...fired right up so I took it up the road, never road it when I bought it, think it's moving up on the project list ;D Nice 500 ! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on October 08, 2015, 10:07:57 PM Finally finished the front brakes on the Turbo...new braided lines, rebuilt calipers, front suspension and new tires...just in time to sit until the Spring ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on October 09, 2015, 07:27:49 AM Looking forward to seeing that one as well Chris.
We will have to snap a couple Coke caps and admire it at some point. Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on October 09, 2015, 08:22:42 AM Looking forward to seeing that one as well Chris. Thanks Barry but it might not be up to your garage standards, this was just a quick cosmetic cleanup...as you know these Turbo bikes are complicated and I didn't want to open a can of worms considering it ran well, so a little touch up here and there, new tires and brakes etc...so I'll have to park it at the end of the driveway when I swing by for a visit :)We will have to snap a couple Coke caps and admire it at some point. Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on October 11, 2015, 09:29:23 AM I left mine out on the road.........alone...Cold.......and in the Rain..
Uncovered.......now I feel bad.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on October 11, 2015, 12:26:44 PM I didn't follow my advice from another post and did not take reference pics when I dismantled the rear wheel of the RD250 project. ::) :'(
Sssooooo...I paid for it by getting all tripped up reassembling and getting the spoke pattern correct. Took a while longer than I expected but now together again. Just some final trueing to the wheel and it'll be good to go. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on October 17, 2015, 06:15:02 PM Today I traced down and repaired a non charging issue on my B4. I started by taking off the sprocket cover to get at the stator wires. There are three bullet connectors that I thought might be rusty. I took them off, measured the voltage and put them back together. Then, while I had the cover off I changed my sprocket from a 14 tooth to a 16 tooth. I thought I might be able to slip off the old one and slip on the new one, but no....not enough chain slack. So I had to undo the slack adjusters and move the wheel forward...still not enough slack. So I pulled the chain guard and then took the chain off the rear sprocket, installed the front sprocket and then put everything back together. Then checked the voltage regulator/rectifier...it was fine. Then tested the battery...12.7 volts with bike off and 13.7 volts with bike idling. Success!!!
I took the bike out on the highway. With the 14 tooth I was running 85 kph at 4,000 rpm. With the 16 tooth it's up to 95 kph. Despite the forecast there was no rain today, and it was warm and comfy. A good day to be on a bike! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on October 20, 2015, 04:47:43 PM I have really enjoyed the comfort of the V strom but I was no fan of the front brake. I'm used to sport bikes that have 1 finger stopping power, (ZRX1200). Maybe because the V was designed for dirt roads they put a less sensitive brake on it?? I found some 4 piston Nissan calipers to swap out the sliding carrier set-up on the V. Made up some brackets and now I'm just waiting to fresh pads. Missed my little mill for this project.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on October 21, 2015, 05:55:06 PM Nothing...but my BMW is going in for the 40k service tomorrow (not bad for 21 months)
While there they are replacing the rad because of unsightly bubbling on the paint (not that I noticed as it's under the fairing lol but I'll take a new rad at 40k any day ;D) Dropped it off today for tomorrows appointment...they gave me this cool little loaner to take home. (http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t513/trevorf1/trevorf1167/rt1_zpsjxvahdfy.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/trevorf1/media/trevorf1167/rt1_zpsjxvahdfy.jpg.html) (http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t513/trevorf1/trevorf1167/rt2_zpsnbritrkd.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/trevorf1/media/trevorf1167/rt2_zpsnbritrkd.jpg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on October 25, 2015, 12:56:00 PM Only thing I did today was move another stalled project into the bathroom...even the shower is full of parts...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on October 25, 2015, 07:04:59 PM Only thing I did today was move another stalled project into the bathroom...even the shower is full of parts... Chris, I thought you were heading to the interior this weekend to pick up some more bathroom and shower parts? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on October 25, 2015, 07:15:55 PM I did...that's why I'm trying to make more room...good thing I've got two more bathrooms upstairs ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Kawyblaster on October 26, 2015, 04:19:43 PM Install Earl's Oil Cooler. I have 2 new ones on Craigslist for sale...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on November 06, 2015, 07:22:36 PM Submitted a vintage plate application for the LeMans
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on November 06, 2015, 07:48:11 PM Put the new XL 250 decal on the air cleaner cover, photo-shooted (shot?), and sent off for collector plate.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rusty_bits on November 09, 2015, 10:46:14 AM 1938 Zundapp DBK, made some brackets for the front of the fuel tank.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on November 09, 2015, 05:50:37 PM wow.. :o screw the actual brackets, those diagrams are top notch! :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on November 09, 2015, 06:56:28 PM You should see his truck. ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on November 13, 2015, 11:55:22 AM Nice work !
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on November 22, 2015, 08:46:17 PM Seems like forever but finally back on the H1...waited for some brake parts for the ex500 conversion so it can be installed and bled...also got the motor back and in the frame, still lots to do
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on November 22, 2015, 08:54:33 PM That looks very nice Chris
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on November 23, 2015, 12:04:04 AM Thanks John...too bad it won't see the road for six months :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on November 23, 2015, 10:39:03 AM Finally bought them a lift. ;D Cliff.
(http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/20151124_132443_zpsp9y7wlf3.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rusty_bits on November 25, 2015, 07:39:14 AM Weekend project; put a new carcass on the Zundapp seat frame, now making a new pivot bracket and pin, an acquaintance from Poland sent me a sketch for the bracket.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on November 25, 2015, 05:43:05 PM Thinking of maybe pulling the battery out of the 754.. But then again -12 should not hurt a good charged battery....I hope..
It a Yuasa bought from Murray at the ViV swapmeet... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on November 25, 2015, 07:04:11 PM I'm sure it won't hurt to let it freeze...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on November 25, 2015, 07:59:51 PM I'm sure it won't hurt to let it freeze... But let it thaw slowly.Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rusty_bits on November 27, 2015, 07:58:38 AM Made a seat pivot pin (bolt) and part of the pivot bracket. The one photograph is what the finished bracket should look like, might finish this weekend. Not very exciting but it is progress.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: fffCycles on November 30, 2015, 08:09:32 PM Some pics of the Norton Combat barrels (+ 0.020 bore and new pistons) and heads we just got back from Alec's automotive. Decided since I had an extra set of barrels and head I would have it all done together (cheaper too). Going to be nice.
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/64101411/Barrels1.jpg) (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/64101411/Barrels2.jpg) New valves, seats and guides in one with new valves and guides in the other (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/64101411/HeadsBottom.jpg) (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/64101411/HeadsTop.jpg) Frank Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on December 02, 2015, 04:52:50 PM Picked up the collector plate for the XL250....3 1/2 weeks for this go-around.
Spent the past few days spare time sorting through the operational bits of the XL......cleaned the hidden grunge from front and rear brakes, installed the new chain and sprockets (rear is now a 42 instead of factory 48, should be more relaxed getting to the dirt roads), tried hanging and oil-dribbling the throttle cables, still stiff, so ordered new ones, as well as a new throttle barrel and choke cable (both work, but stiff, cracked, 40 years old). Naturally, subjected all removed fasteners to either replacement or brass wire wheel treatment, in keeping with the 20-foot cosmetic requirements. This bike might make it to ten-foot status, at this rate. Remember, still original, except for the bits I'm replacing to make everything work as good as they look. People keep phoning for work-stuff, just as I get almost finished one little portion, but not quite.......leave it for tomorrow.... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on December 02, 2015, 09:27:13 PM a few more parts went on the H1 tonight...thought I needed to have a pic of the inner cylinder head before the outers go on just so no one asks if the sides were polished for no reason ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on December 02, 2015, 09:43:01 PM WOW......need sunglasses to observe that one. Looking good (for a kawasaki!)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Mack on December 02, 2015, 10:21:40 PM a few more parts went on the H1 tonight...thought I needed to have a pic of the inner cylinder head before the outers go on just so no one asks if the sides were polished for no reason ::) Looks sick Chris! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on December 03, 2015, 09:19:40 AM Time to clean the carbs, the throttle slides are sticking due to lack of use. Putting the rack on the engine is lots of fun - not.
(http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/20151201_224748_zps83u15bzx.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on December 03, 2015, 09:42:29 AM Wow ... Nice work guys !
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rusty_bits on December 10, 2015, 08:02:09 AM Gratuitous progress shot;
-Seat pivot fixed; check. -Horn bracket made; check. -Tool can bracket made; check. -Shifter assembly acquired; check. -G-clamp removed; check, check. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MotoLobo on December 10, 2015, 08:29:34 AM I came across this site last night, of any use? Lots of other rubber bits for other bikes as well.
http://claussstudios.com/id56.html Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on December 10, 2015, 08:43:28 AM Lookin great Mark!
Can't wait to see it in person. Shawn Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: fffCycles on December 10, 2015, 09:33:09 AM That is a spectacular looking machine. I have always liked the look of the Zundapp machines.
Superb site Shawn! Been looking for a reasonable price on a set of tank knee pads for my Rocket3. Lots of other goodies for some of my bikes as well. Frank Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on December 10, 2015, 01:08:31 PM That's an old timer !
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: stanfromhell on December 11, 2015, 08:14:18 PM That is a very nice looking bike. :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on December 17, 2015, 11:10:40 AM Did a bit of polishing. I had done the hard part awhile ago so it was just a touch up with Blue Magic and a polishing cone http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mothers-powercone-0399078p.html#.VnLgFyWFMkI Nice work on a rainy night.
Cliff. (http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/20151217_082030_zpseydohvxn.jpg) Before (http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/DSCF6133_zpsvhtoktm9.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on December 17, 2015, 11:13:33 AM Step away from that DOHC stuff , Cliff. :o
Looks good.... Hope all is well down there.. Nippy up here... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on January 03, 2016, 05:46:05 PM spent a few hours on the H1 carbs this weekend...rebuilt with parts from two kits,polished bowls and even polished parts no one will see ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Six To Go on January 03, 2016, 05:52:19 PM spent a few hours on the H1 carbs this weekend...rebuilt with parts from two kits,polished bowls and even polished parts no one will see ;) Well done... I 'm impressed. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on January 03, 2016, 06:40:52 PM spent a few hours on the H1 carbs this weekend...rebuilt with parts from two kits,polished bowls and even polished parts no one will see ;) Well done... I 'm impressed. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on January 03, 2016, 06:46:40 PM Good lord Chris, that's impressive. And the bike shows you'll have to drain and drop a bowl and put a mirror under it. Great work.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on January 03, 2016, 06:54:25 PM Those look amazing Chris, I'd almost be a little sad to see gasoline in them! :o (Just kidding) ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on January 03, 2016, 07:29:05 PM Nice job Chris but I think you might have some issues like to much time on your hands ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on January 03, 2016, 08:40:04 PM Looks good Chris. I did some boring stuff this weekend to the XLCR, seems at some point in its history the original owner put it away hard and there is quite a bit of pitting on the wheels as well as the brake hardware. The tapered bolts holding each disc on the wheel needed quite a bit of encouragement to remove them and fortunately I did not strip them or break the heads off.
Ordered a new copy windshield from Gustafson Plastics ( thanks for the lead Chris ) Found a couple of sidecover decals ( AMF ) as it seems like the fad was for everyone to immediately remove them from their Harleys not wanting their bikes to simulate AMF sports gear. Boring stuff Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on January 03, 2016, 09:23:06 PM Nice job Chris but I think you might have some issues like to much time on your hands ;D If only I had more time...but you're right Henry I do have some issues ;DTitle: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on January 03, 2016, 09:29:29 PM Nice job Chris but I think you might have some issues like to much time on your hands ;D If only I had more time...but you're right Henry I do have some issues ;DTitle: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Mack on January 04, 2016, 02:51:51 PM Looks Amazing Chris.....seriously almost a shame to have to close them up with those sexy floats
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Kawyblaster on January 07, 2016, 05:11:37 PM New seat. New oil cooler, rebuilt forks, rebuilt carbs, recent tires. Ready for free parking at Motorcycle Show..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Six To Go on January 07, 2016, 05:29:44 PM Really beautiful example, well done. 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on January 07, 2016, 06:07:58 PM Is the tank off that first injected 1000 LTD. ?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on January 07, 2016, 06:32:35 PM I think that whole bike started out as an injected LTD.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Kawyblaster on January 07, 2016, 08:07:18 PM This is original bike. 1980 Z1 Classic. G model. I changed head, carbs, added GS swingarm, oil cooler, tail piece, GPZ calipers,, bars, shocks, brake lines. Seat..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on January 07, 2016, 09:11:47 PM Sure does look like a nice project now that it is completed. Well Done.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Cariboo_kid on January 08, 2016, 09:18:41 PM Rebuilding the Roadholders.
(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c140/Cariboo_kid2000/001_zpslomxjylk.jpg) (http://s26.photobucket.com/user/Cariboo_kid2000/media/001_zpslomxjylk.jpg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Steve G. on January 08, 2016, 09:23:57 PM Rebuilding the Roadholders. (http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c140/Cariboo_kid2000/001_zpslomxjylk.jpg) (http://s26.photobucket.com/user/Cariboo_kid2000/media/001_zpslomxjylk.jpg.html) Kewl! I've been having subtle time with the Norton. New exhaust, new kick starter, new tires, fresh engine oil, gearbox, swingarm, and general tightening and 'checking'. A long ride to Quincy, California this summer, and a day run from there into Reno and back. Thanks for reminding me I need new fork oil as well. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on January 08, 2016, 09:36:38 PM Thanks for reminding me I need to renew my INOA membership right away!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Steve G. on January 08, 2016, 10:44:52 PM Thanks for reminding me I need to renew my INOA membership right away! ;-] Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Cariboo_kid on January 08, 2016, 11:21:19 PM While I have them apart, has anyone any experience in Roadholder upgrades? I'm putting in new seals and bushes as a matter of course and, perhaps, a set of progressive springs but am open to any other tried and true suggestions.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on January 08, 2016, 11:38:09 PM Well I'm excited to post here as you guys all know I'm not much of a wrencher..lol. Rob told me "you can do it grasshopper, you are ready"...
Ordered a bunch of parts for my DR....from a small dealer in Sooke BC...Kenco...love going in there. It's a ma and pop shop and the service is great and Ken is very competitive in his pricing. As a matter of fact he was better than most online prices. And the best part...I ordered Tuesday morning and some parts came in the next day but all of it on Thursday morning! Wow...They do online business too. The stash...New tires, chain and sprockets, rear rotor, front and rear brake pads, and fork seals... (http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t513/trevorf1/dr10/dr59_zps2zjfnozs.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/trevorf1/media/dr10/dr59_zps2zjfnozs.jpg.html) I did have some help... (http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t513/trevorf1/dr10/dr62_zpsiqgilhrj.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/trevorf1/media/dr10/dr62_zpsiqgilhrj.jpg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on January 09, 2016, 12:46:28 AM Well it was only a matter of time I suppose....... very good young grasshopper, very good....
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on January 11, 2016, 10:52:04 PM Done...chain, sprockets, rear rotor, pads, fork seals and new tires. And final cleaning.
Thanks to Mark for spending his Sunday in my garage giving me a hand. (http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t513/trevorf1/dr11/dr67_zps72sj13gx.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/trevorf1/media/dr11/dr67_zps72sj13gx.jpg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on January 11, 2016, 10:58:47 PM Did you put on some Shinko's? It looks a little too clean though! ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on January 11, 2016, 11:45:26 PM Did you put on some Shinko's? It looks a little too clean though! ;) Shinkos it is!! Lol...I'm being thrifty with this one. :) Too clean is right....Funny Robe sent me a text saying "oh yeah, mine would be that clean too but I actually ride mine"... ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on January 12, 2016, 11:40:44 PM Doing some final detailing and removing blemishes from the XLCR June picked up the new windscreen from Sumas yesterday and waiting for a couple little pieces to come through the mail/courier system. Hoping to have her ready for some February sprints weather providing
Here is a couple quick picks from tonight. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on January 13, 2016, 09:26:02 AM Looking great John, looking forward to seeing it in the flesh. :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: milt on January 13, 2016, 07:57:59 PM Doing some final detailing and removing blemishes from the XLCR June picked up the new windscreen from Sumas yesterday and waiting for a couple little pieces to come through the mail/courier system. Hoping to have her ready for some February sprints weather providing Now thats a beautiful classic .Well done.Here is a couple quick picks from tonight. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on January 22, 2016, 09:32:55 PM not too exciting but finally got the carbs installed on the H1 as well as the new clutch release out of Germany, a really nice piece :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bajaman on January 22, 2016, 09:37:30 PM Doing some final detailing and removing blemishes from the XLCR June picked up the new windscreen from Sumas yesterday and waiting for a couple little pieces to come through the mail/courier system. Hoping to have her ready for some February sprints weather providing Here is a couple quick picks from tonight. WOW nice job John..thing looks like brand new....Any ideas how to bring back the motor color black without repainting? My new GPZ has good paint..but faded? If Chris sees this post he may have an idea also.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bajaman on January 22, 2016, 09:40:26 PM not too exciting but finally got the carbs installed on the H1 as well as the new clutch release out of Germany, a really nice piece :) Like always....you are the master!!! Nice,nice,nice....and it's a kawasaki !!! >:D Check the post I put up with John's bike...see if you have any ideas with my problem. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on January 23, 2016, 01:13:31 PM That looks pretty dam nice ! Wow ....
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on January 23, 2016, 06:44:40 PM Very very nice Chris!
Mike on the faded black I learned a quick trick from Chris and Trevor a couple years ago and it works good is Pledge Metal spray. Pledge now has more variants than the old Lemon Pledge. I learned this from Chris whilst watching him doing a 10 minute detailing on his bike at Trevors place one rainy morning in Victoria. In the old days I would use Armor all and wipe everything down after a few minutes. Pledge has two bonuses that I see, not extreme shine, not too slippery and it doesnt seem to attract grit whereas Armor all seems like a magnet to dirt. Depending on the state of fade a little bit of 2000 grit sandpaper mixed with a white paste polish like mothers or Autosol to make it less abrasive on the paint will bring them up a bit. Just put a bit of the polish on the offending part and sand over the polish as if you were wet sanding the part. Dont do this on shiny painted parts unless you want to clearcoat or spend much time waxing and polishing the shine back. White paste wax is also a great way to remove orange peel on paint jobs and small blemishes but be prepared to use elbow grease waxing back that shine. Always nice when you can start seeing your own face in the part you are cleaning up. Try it first on something that is out of eyesight first just to get a feel. Thats how I make my blacks blacker and I am sure others have their ways also but thats what I do. Nothing makes that aluminium or chrome stand out more than a black background. John Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on January 23, 2016, 06:48:27 PM not too exciting but finally got the carbs installed on the H1 as well as the new clutch release out of Germany, a really nice piece :) I just mentioned to June that I wonder what Kawasaki would of had to charge back in the day if they made them that detailed right from the factory? Quality work indeed. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bajaman on January 23, 2016, 07:12:32 PM Very very nice Chris! Mike on the faded black I learned a quick trick from Chris and Trevor a couple years ago and it works good is Pledge Metal spray. Pledge now has more variants than the old Lemon Pledge. I learned this from Chris whilst watching him doing a 10 minute detailing on his bike at Trevors place one rainy morning in Victoria. In the old days I would use Armor all and wipe everything down after a few minutes. Pledge has two bonuses that I see, not extreme shine, not too slippery and it doesnt seem to attract grit whereas Armor all seems like a magnet to dirt. Depending on the state of fade a little bit of 2000 grit sandpaper mixed with a white paste polish like mothers or Autosol to make it less abrasive on the paint will bring them up a bit. Just put a bit of the polish on the offending part and sand over the polish as if you were wet sanding the part. Dont do this on shiny painted parts unless you want to clearcoat or spend much time waxing and polishing the shine back. White paste wax is also a great way to remove orange peel on paint jobs and small blemishes but be prepared to use elbow grease waxing back that shine. Always nice when you can start seeing your own face in the part you are cleaning up. Try it first on something that is out of eyesight first just to get a feel. Thats how I make my blacks blacker and I am sure others have their ways also but thats what I do. Nothing makes that aluminium or chrome stand out more than a black background. John Thanks for the info..just one question...I can't find Pledge metal spray...did you mean milt spray? I have also used lemon pledge on the paint on my bikes. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on January 23, 2016, 08:54:42 PM Back when I was flipping cars on the side, Pledge furniture polish was one of my best secrets.
A nice buff with some pledge furniture polish would make a tired paint job look awesome, for about a week. Some gravel guard in the wheel wells, a nice coat of SEM trim black on the faded trim and a bit of tire dressing on that tired vinyl roof and you've got yourself a pristine barn-find classic car! A small can of brake fluid in a slipping automatic transmission would make it shift like new. For a while. A handful of sawdust in the oil will shut up a noisy differential or manual gearbox. Some black pepper in the leaky radiator and she's good as new. I'm a better person now, 'cause Karma is a bitch. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Mack on January 23, 2016, 09:06:47 PM not too exciting but finally got the carbs installed on the H1 as well as the new clutch release out of Germany, a really nice piece :) Looks amazing Chris.....just sick. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Kawyblaster on January 30, 2016, 12:16:11 PM Re black engine restore. This is good.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on January 30, 2016, 11:39:57 PM Barkbusters installed today.... :)
(http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t513/trevorf1/bark/bark1_zpsbfivjres.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/trevorf1/media/bark/bark1_zpsbfivjres.jpg.html) (http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t513/trevorf1/bark/bark2_zpsqsmrx6jt.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/trevorf1/media/bark/bark2_zpsqsmrx6jt.jpg.html) (http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t513/trevorf1/bark/bark3_zps7qx8yoon.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/trevorf1/media/bark/bark3_zps7qx8yoon.jpg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Hayabuser on January 30, 2016, 11:54:50 PM Installed new BT45's on the 83... then rode the bike to its former home for show-n-tell.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on January 31, 2016, 09:25:55 AM I don't think you have them installed correctly .
My aluminum bracket are installed on the outside of the weights. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on January 31, 2016, 09:58:43 AM I don't think you have them installed correctly . My aluminum bracket are installed on the outside of the weights. Nope, there right. :) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on January 31, 2016, 10:16:17 AM I don't think you have them installed correctly . My aluminum bracket are installed on the outside of the weights. Nope, there right. :) Mine are a different brand so maybe that why yours are like that. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on January 31, 2016, 10:16:41 AM I put on a set of Barkbuster Storm's last week. I found the install instructions to be ambiguous at best. Mine are mounted with the aluminum bracket butted directly to the end of the handlebar. If I'd used spacers as the directions state, there would have been no place on my handlebars to mount the inside end of the aluminum bracket. If there is too much vibration I'll just get longer bolts and put my bar-end weights outside of the aluminum bracket as Trevor's photo shows.
While I was at it I installed the Givi engine guards and an SW Motech skidplate. Now I'm ready to start crashing around without any little bits breaking off! (Hopefully) ;D (http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac332/peatreek/GSR/20160131_085532_zpszp77s7lf.jpg) (http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac332/peatreek/GSR/20160131_085723_zps1x6zuqyx.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on January 31, 2016, 10:27:30 AM Nice work Glenn!
Yeah, I didn't want to lose the bar ends as the vibration can get to be too much. I did exactly that Glenn...installed longer bolts in the bars to be able to keep them. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on January 31, 2016, 04:28:44 PM Trevor ,this is how my hand guards are mounted .
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on January 31, 2016, 06:51:59 PM Yeah, on mine Henry there just isn't enough room to do it that way. It does look cleaner your way but I can't.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on January 31, 2016, 06:58:05 PM Yeah, on mine Henry there just isn't enough room to do it that way. It does look cleaner your way but I can't. My Cycra have a long aluminum bracket. I will have a look at Glens and see if we can get his weights in there.Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on January 31, 2016, 07:09:27 PM If a guy is willing to spend an extra $65 you can get bar-end weights from Barkbuster plus the bolts required. http://www.twistedthrottle.ca/barkbusters-external-handlebar-end-weights (http://www.twistedthrottle.ca/barkbusters-external-handlebar-end-weights) Personally, I'd rather grab a couple longer bolts and use my existing weights. 8)
(Never mind, I see they're backordered) :o Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on January 31, 2016, 07:16:50 PM Funny... My bike came with them already installed. ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on January 31, 2016, 07:22:22 PM Funny... My bike came with them already installed. ::) Well, at that price I would hope so! The KLR and DR aren't exactly the grey poupon of dual sports. ;D Heck, I could buy 2 new KLR's for the price of one those "Euro" jobs, plus have some loot left over to get some handguards! 8) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on January 31, 2016, 07:44:14 PM My Stella isn't exactly expensive. Part of the reason for purchase is that it was 10k cheaper than an equally equipped BMW. :o
It's more in the "French's honey mustard" league. The KLR is in the "mustard packets leftover from McDonalds" area. ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on January 31, 2016, 07:54:08 PM Glenn do you have have enough money left over to buy Shawn a couple gallons of oil for his bike. His tires looked pretty dry last time I saw him.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on January 31, 2016, 08:34:41 PM Funny... My bike came with them already installed. ::) Well, at that price I would hope so! The KLR and DR aren't exactly the grey poupon of dual sports. ;D Heck, I could buy 2 new KLR's for the price of one those "Euro" jobs, plus have some loot left over to get some handguards! 8) Lol...with new tires, fork seals, brake pads, rear rotor, chain and sprockets, Bark busters and buying the bike I have a grand total of $1550. in my DR....I'm not used to be able to be so cheap on a bike....it feels very good! Lol...and the bonus of collector plates. ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on January 31, 2016, 08:59:07 PM Funny... My bike came with them already installed. ::) Well, at that price I would hope so! The KLR and DR aren't exactly the grey poupon of dual sports. ;D Heck, I could buy 2 new KLR's for the price of one those "Euro" jobs, plus have some loot left over to get some handguards! 8) Lol...with new tires, fork seals, brake pads, rear rotor, chain and sprockets, Bark busters and buying the bike I have a grand total of $1550. in my DR....I'm not used to be able to be so sheap on a bike....it feels very good! Lol...and the bonus of collector plates. ;D Sounds like you have a Hunt's Ketchup bike! ;D LOL Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on January 31, 2016, 10:13:21 PM Almost time for the H1 to go home...I loosely fit the Higgspeeds tonight and they look amazing ;D really compliments the restoration I think...been lots of issues over the months since I started the project but overall I'm pretty happy with the end result :)
think it'll be some time before I restore another Triple ;) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on January 31, 2016, 10:14:13 PM one more...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on January 31, 2016, 10:27:19 PM Awesome as alway Chris!! Just wow!! ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on January 31, 2016, 10:28:13 PM Wow, that looks amazing.
Is this one yours or for a customer? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on January 31, 2016, 11:16:09 PM Wow, that looks amazing. This one is a customers bike...Is this one yours or for a customer? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on February 01, 2016, 10:20:14 AM Now you can finish working on that other triple in your bathroom Chris!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Mack on February 01, 2016, 10:35:08 AM OMG.....higgys are f-u-c-k-I-n sexy! Bike is beyond my expectations Chris....seriously.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on February 01, 2016, 08:17:45 PM UMMM....WOW!!!!
You inspire me. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bajaman on February 01, 2016, 08:38:35 PM Words can't tell what kind of job you do on your and other peoples bikes...absolutely beautiful!!!and to top it off its a kawawaki!!! >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 01, 2016, 08:46:01 PM Looks real nice Chris.
Chris, check your PM because I found some Z1 parts for you. Made a windshield and bar to hold my GPS on the Versys . Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on February 01, 2016, 09:14:25 PM Wow...look at you posting pics and everything....lol..
looks good Henry...shoot you will be buying a big GS1200 before you know it to hold all your fancy gadgets!! :P Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 01, 2016, 10:09:13 PM Wow...look at you posting pics and everything....lol.. My daughter gave me her old camera and its easier to transfer pics compared to my old one.looks good Henry...shoot you will be buying a big GS1200 before you know it to hold all your fancy gadgets!! :P I really don't think I would want a 1200 with the type of riding Glen and I have been doing and besides I can buy 3 650 versys for 1 1200 GS . :o Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on February 01, 2016, 10:32:23 PM Thanks for the comments guys, appreciate it...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on February 04, 2016, 09:26:55 AM That's a clean set up Henry. What did you use for the shield? what are you doing to power the GPS? I've got that Zuma 660 but haven't been motivated enough to throw it on the DR, sure would be useful though. Although the phone has a great backroads app on it, I think Glenn has a pretty nice Ram phone set up.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 04, 2016, 09:44:32 AM That's a clean set up Henry. What did you use for the shield? what are you doing to power the GPS? I've got that Zuma 660 but haven't been motivated enough to throw it on the DR, sure would be useful though. Although the phone has a great backroads app on it, I think Glenn has a pretty nice Ram phone set up. I used Lexan for the windshield and my power source will be a 5volt USB and 12 volt lighter.5 volt will work for my GPS and Cell http://www.ebay.ca/itm/111758755206?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on February 04, 2016, 10:12:51 AM That's a slick little power port.
I do love the RAM mounts, their stuff just works so well. Shawn Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on February 04, 2016, 10:50:40 AM Yes, Ram mounts are very solid and easy to use. I have mounts for my Nuvi GPS and Spot Messenger 3. I'm considering picking up an x-grip for a 7 inch tablet, I hear there are some great apps for maps and tracking.
(http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac332/peatreek/Rides/20160204_093821_zpsur4yrrly.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 04, 2016, 10:53:53 AM Did you guys. Get lost a lot..before they had GPS.?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on February 04, 2016, 11:03:23 AM Did you guys. Get lost a lot..before they had GPS.? We're getting older Frank, sometimes we forget where we are so we have to check in with eye in the sky to help us remember. ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 04, 2016, 11:10:40 AM Did you guys. Get lost a lot..before they had GPS.? I have been lost all my life but GPS has helped me find my way ;DYou would be lost without you tablet Frank. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 04, 2016, 11:22:33 AM My tablet has no GpS.. That I know of..
.but seriously..i have ben thru all the western states, here to mexico a couple times, Utah 4 times in the last decade.. And I still cant think of a situation where I needed a GPS.. We had a GPS n one of them trips in a truck, And I did not use it..was not driving.. But it ended up being the cause of a few fights.. Due to the lack of watching the actual rod and signage by the GPS user.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 04, 2016, 11:29:21 AM I know your just one of those guys that don't need GPS or an electric start but I like playing with this kind off stuff .
I use my car GPS all the time and its great. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 04, 2016, 11:36:49 AM The can get to Sturgis easily without a map..
But I like to look at them to plan sidetrips.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on February 04, 2016, 11:40:02 AM Yes, Ram mounts are very solid and easy to use. I have mounts for my Nuvi GPS and Spot Messenger 3. I'm considering picking up an x-grip for a 7 inch tablet, I hear there are some great apps for maps and tracking. You might want to check out the RAM "Tab-lock". I have one for my 7" and I trust it a lot more than the X-grip units. Shawn Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on February 04, 2016, 12:18:52 PM I use our GPS when the wife and I are touring and I'm coming into a decent size town or city, you can't look at a map and ride at the same time. And I'm sick of being out in the back woods, having to stop and stop and stop to look at either the map or the GPS/phone to see which logging road we were 'supposed' to take ;D It's like a honey comb back there
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on February 04, 2016, 12:52:04 PM The last time Betty and I drove down to the coast, we tried the Golden Ears Bridge, just to see what it was like. Signage not great at the north end, so ended up on smaller roads......now, where the hell are we??
Raining like a bugger, low clouds, no sun. Could not see the mountains, did not have a compass, no map (crap, we lived in that area for almost ten years), no sun, so matchstick and watch trick would not work. For whatever reason, did not trust the "avenues are east/west, streets are north/south" rule.....most labelled as roads, anyway. For the, so far, only time in my life, I said, gee, a GPS would be usefull. Finally stopped at a little country store and asked which way was north.......embarrassing, I'm a guy, guys don't ask for directions...... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 04, 2016, 01:09:44 PM GPS has places to eat where to buy gas or service your car and the list goes on and on.
If it tells you to go off into a skidder trail with the car GPS then use common-sense not like that westbank dude. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 04, 2016, 04:55:03 PM Ah, wont ask directions..perhaps tge crux of the problem. I never had a problem asking... And met a few cool people because of it and got turned onto some cool places..
Does the GPS have a cool places to crash without paying feature ? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on February 04, 2016, 09:01:00 PM Last pics of the H1...as nice under the seat as everywhere else ;) the paint color is amazing,can't wait to see it outside if we ever get any Sunshine again..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on February 04, 2016, 09:08:34 PM Wow! I'd like to see that in the sunshine too! Amazing job Chris. 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on February 04, 2016, 10:49:24 PM Somebody in Port Coquitlam gonna be very very happy. I hope he at least brings it to coffee once so we can hear it and see it in action.
Don't want to burst his thunder and I am sure he will post once Chris sheds a tear and turns it over to him. Really really super job Chris it must be one of the best of its pedigree. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on February 05, 2016, 12:01:50 AM I'm starting to think it should really should stay at my place upstairs in the living room ;D but since I recently acquired another Kz1000J project and I need to start on my other 75 Z1 I guess I need the room...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on February 05, 2016, 12:13:58 AM I'm starting to think it should really should stay at my place upstairs in the living room ;D but since I recently acquired another Kz1000J project and I need to start on my other 75 Z1 I guess I need the room... You just need to make sure you have a bike for gold river!!Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on February 05, 2016, 09:21:01 AM Super nice Chris!
Aren't triples fun? Mack should be more than pleased. Keep up the good work. Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on February 05, 2016, 11:45:27 AM Beautiful job !
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on February 05, 2016, 11:58:52 AM I'm starting to think it should really should stay at my place upstairs in the living room ;D but since I recently acquired another Kz1000J project and I need to start on my other 75 Z1 I guess I need the room... You just need to make sure you have a bike for gold river!!Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Mark1 on February 05, 2016, 12:09:23 PM I'm starting to think it should really should stay at my place upstairs in the living room ;D but since I recently acquired another Kz1000J project and I need to start on my other 75 Z1 I guess I need the room... You just need to make sure you have a bike for gold river!!+32 Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on February 05, 2016, 12:12:08 PM Chris. Are you bringing a nice bike or one of your "beaters"?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on February 05, 2016, 12:15:24 PM Chris. Are you bringing a nice bike or one of your "beaters"? beater for sure...could ride the Enfield but I'd need a three day head start and a chiropractor on standbyTitle: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on February 05, 2016, 12:33:36 PM Chris. Are you bringing a nice bike or one of your "beaters"? beater for sure...could ride the Enfield but I'd need a three day head start and a chiropractor on standbyOkay Chris if you bring the Enfield I will bring the Harley and we can leave Tuesday and let the guys catch us on Friday! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on February 05, 2016, 01:04:49 PM I have a feeling you two would keep up just fine. :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on February 06, 2016, 06:04:57 PM Installed the battery in the ST-1100. She fired right up within a few seconds. It was 8 degrees in the sunshine today, so I did a slow ride through my mobile park and all seems well with the old girl. Just have to check the tire pressures and then I can go for a real ride one of these fine days. Perhaps rushing the season just a teen bit, but my right wrist has an itch that doesn't seem to go away.
CHEERS Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bajaman on February 06, 2016, 07:07:28 PM Chris. Are you bringing a nice bike or one of your "beaters"? beater for sure...could ride the Enfield but I'd need a three day head start and a chiropractor on standbyVirginia says don't be a wimp...she's riding hers...LOL >:D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on February 06, 2016, 09:57:43 PM Chris. Are you bringing a nice bike or one of your "beaters"? beater for sure...could ride the Enfield but I'd need a three day head start and a chiropractor on standbyYou are in Chris! You can't back out now...sorry. The only question...are you coming Thursday night or Friday morning?? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on February 07, 2016, 12:53:07 PM Chris. Are you bringing a nice bike or one of your "beaters"? beater for sure...could ride the Enfield but I'd need a three day head start and a chiropractor on standbyYou are in Chris! You can't back out now...sorry. The only question...are you coming Thursday night or Friday morning?? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 07, 2016, 12:58:49 PM Good stuff Chris and make sure you put gas in it ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on February 07, 2016, 01:12:00 PM Chris. Are you bringing a nice bike or one of your "beaters"? beater for sure...could ride the Enfield but I'd need a three day head start and a chiropractor on standbyYou are in Chris! You can't back out now...sorry. The only question...are you coming Thursday night or Friday morning?? Awesome! ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Mack on February 07, 2016, 05:51:27 PM Chris. Are you bringing a nice bike or one of your "beaters"? beater for sure...could ride the Enfield but I'd need a three day head start and a chiropractor on standbyYou are in Chris! You can't back out now...sorry. The only question...are you coming Thursday night or Friday morning?? As I said before....way beyond my expectations Chris.....can not wait to see and hear it up close! If you take it for a ride, flog the hell out of it ;) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: allan on February 07, 2016, 09:20:01 PM Did my pipes in ceramic coating this week end ,black velvet .I think they turned out pretty good
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on February 07, 2016, 09:24:00 PM Did my pipes in ceramic coating this week end ,black velvet .I think they turned out pretty good (http://) Pics? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: allan on February 07, 2016, 09:28:05 PM Did my pipes in ceramic coating this week end ,black velvet .I think they turned out pretty good (http://) Pics? took me a little while ,havent posted pics since last year ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on February 07, 2016, 09:32:54 PM That does look good. It highlights the polished fins on the engine a lot better.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Doctor Virago on February 07, 2016, 10:49:15 PM Did my pipes in ceramic coating this week end ,black velvet .I think they turned out pretty good (http://www.bcclassicmotorcycleclub.com/simplemachines/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=3047.0;attach=10061;image) : : That Looks : : .. .. FALCON AWESOME .. .. .. .. We NEED To Ride Side by Each .. .. Shot Gun Style .. .. : : Even Through the twisties . . . . . . Like My Brother cuzzin' and I do . .. .. . Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on February 07, 2016, 11:11:56 PM Where do you get that big red font from??? Were you not breast fed as a child? :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Doctor Virago on February 07, 2016, 11:24:51 PM Where do you get that big red font from??? Were you not breast fed as a child? :P https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aZ-Y5YvkxYTitle: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on February 08, 2016, 06:25:30 PM Changed the oil in the Z1 today and decided to head to Horseshoe Bay. It was a nice ride down the Sea to Sky, but I got slowed up through Britannia by an accident and again just outside Lions Bay by a police car with his lights flashing at the side of the road. I pulled off on Marine Drive and stopped at the first pull out because I thought I could smell oil. Sure enough...I had forgotten to put the cap back on after I put new oil in the bike. About a half litre had siphoned out and spread all along the left side of my bike. Luckily the cap was still where I had put it...next to the crank breather, so I was able to put it back on and stop the leak. While heading home I decided to head to Squambucks first for a hot chocolate, and just as I got there my rear tire went flat. It's almost worn out anyway, so I wasn't too worried, but I needed to get home to wash th eoil off the bike and take the flat tire off. Some guy had a can of the goo you put in a flat tire, so I bought it off him and put it in the tire. It didn't do very much good, but I only needed to go a couple of blocks, so I headed home and got out the ZEP to take the oil off. Well....things always come in threes....ZEP is an oxidizer so all my winter polishing on the engine went for naught. It's all now a nice dull aluminum.
Maybe things come in fours, not threes. I think I'll leave the tire til tomorrow. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Doctor Virago on February 08, 2016, 06:46:41 PM . . Well finaly Buttoned up the Exhaust leaks and got the mufflers on . . . . . . I had to bring the welder up to weld a home made elbow between the header and the muffler. This is a 1 yr production bike and nothing is available 35 years later. Got the rear tire back on and the rear fender as well . . . changed oil . . . and Hung the All Coveted Collector Plate . . . . . The Plate was a 60 hour turn around . . . Change front tire 2morrow . . . Then Go for a ride (http://doctor-virago.com/images/BCCMC/SAM_8583.JPG) (http://doctor-virago.com/images/BCCMC/SAM_8584.JPG) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on February 08, 2016, 07:07:56 PM . . Well finaly Buttoned up the Exhaust leaks and got the mufflers on . . . . . . I had to bring the welder up to weld a home made elbow between the header and the muffler. This is a 1 yr production bike and nothing is available 35 years later. Got the rear tire back on and the rear fender as well . . . changed oil . . . and Hung the All Coveted Collector Plate . . . . . The Plate was a 60 hour turn around . . . Change front tire 2morrow . . . Then Go for a ride (http://doctor-virago.com/images/BCCMC/SAM_8583.JPG) (http://doctor-virago.com/images/BCCMC/SAM_8584.JPG) Good job getting collector plates with that dent in the exhaust! :) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on February 08, 2016, 07:11:47 PM You can photo shop the dent out Trevor.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on February 08, 2016, 07:18:38 PM You can photo shop the dent out Trevor. That wouldn't be right though John... ;) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 08, 2016, 07:30:23 PM That's were the centre stand sits just like the Z1 900.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on February 08, 2016, 07:37:39 PM That's were the centre stand sits just like the Z1 900. Lol Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Doctor Virago on February 08, 2016, 07:47:25 PM I didn't photo shop Just sent the pics in . . . they realize exhaust is impossible to get for these. So Miner dents . . . will swap out will near like muffs and I'm even in the process ov from scratch replicating them. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 08, 2016, 08:25:08 PM That's were the centre stand sits just like the Z1 900. Lol Ok his was a dent but it could have been a indent for the center stand. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on February 08, 2016, 10:31:10 PM That's were the centre stand sits just like the Z1 900. Lol Ok his was a dent but it could have been a indent for the center stand. Yeah I suppose...if the centre stand mounted from the top. :D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on February 09, 2016, 08:25:43 AM Nice XV, Doc.......don't see those around very often...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Doctor Virago on February 09, 2016, 09:19:42 AM Nice XV, Doc.......don't see those around very often... . . Yea Thanks . . . until recently, in person I have only seen three . . . In 1991 I had an engine only, It got Waylaid somewhere over the years. Then My Roadster, now this one . . . My friend in Calgary has 4 that I have seen. And now with the internet they pop up . . . but that is not like seeing them on the road. So my 2 are the only 2 that I have seen road worthy . . . Funny that they are relatively cheep for sale on line. 1200- 2000 . . . mind you I have seen the od one for 4500 online Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Mark1 on February 09, 2016, 10:25:56 PM Well it was 30 arduous and intense minutes, but she started right up and sounds great. Joy!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on February 11, 2016, 04:22:56 PM Any day now and I'll be putting the KLR on the road. Took it outside and it fired up immediately. Didn't do anything over the winter to it except put on some Barkbusters, an S&W skidplate, plus some engine guards.
(http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac332/peatreek/Rides/20160211_150326_zpsns6nosde.jpg) The KLR is the Rodney Dangerfield of dual sports, it just doesn't get any respect. So I picked up some nice BMW style roundel stickers so I can maybe be allowed to hang out with the cool dudes! ;D (http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac332/peatreek/Rides/20160211_150425_zpswfc2esif.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: star_deceiver on February 11, 2016, 08:01:21 PM .... So that's what a clean KLR looks like! ;D It's been so long since the last rainstorm here.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 11, 2016, 08:21:05 PM I hear it was sunny and warm there today from Beaver 55.
He is on his way to the island. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on February 13, 2016, 09:20:09 PM I picked up my 81 LC350 tank from my buddy Rick who did a superb job redoing it. Re-lined, painted and cleared.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on February 13, 2016, 09:42:26 PM Looks amazing Mark ( as usual )
Good job. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on February 13, 2016, 09:59:35 PM My job was delivering it and picking it up. Rick gets all the credit.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on February 14, 2016, 10:09:48 AM Beautiful job on the tank ! Nice to see work like that .
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Mark1 on February 14, 2016, 03:53:57 PM (http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah174/Scoobyvan/20160214_1335461_zpsaqjtlqkx.jpg)
Carbs out, cleaned and reinstalled. Now just a fork swap, adjust cam chain tensioner, go through the brakes and general cleaning and she's good to go. At least she runs like a champ! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on February 15, 2016, 02:49:17 PM Did some paint stripping a short while and just picked up some candy. Cliff.
(http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/20160119_133248_zpsnpgcgdut.jpg) (http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/Candy_zpsipi6riyh.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on February 16, 2016, 07:55:46 PM Hard wired and everything...
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/Lotek_Racing/P1010014_zpssily0lxg.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 16, 2016, 08:05:27 PM What is it?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on February 16, 2016, 08:53:23 PM Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 16, 2016, 09:01:41 PM Cool , haven't seen one since the 90,s
Some places in Canada used to be illegal back then. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on February 16, 2016, 09:09:19 PM Still legal in B.C. Alberta and Washington.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 16, 2016, 09:11:59 PM Glen and I just put a cruise controls like yours on our bikes.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on February 20, 2016, 07:12:46 PM Got out for my first ride of the season today. Plus 9-10 C when I left, under mostly sunny skies. Clouds rolled in after an hour or so. Managed to do 66 kms, and all seems well. A few minor adjustments in the next couple days and hopefully I can get out again for longer ride. RIDE BABY RIDE. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Steve G. on February 20, 2016, 07:32:27 PM Did some paint stripping a short while and just picked up some candy. Cliff. (http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/20160119_133248_zpsnpgcgdut.jpg) (http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/Candy_zpsipi6riyh.jpg) How much is cad plating worth these days? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Woodie on February 22, 2016, 05:16:04 PM I had 200 pieces done (10lbs) for $100 + shipping
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Doctor Virago on February 22, 2016, 10:10:17 PM Took My sealed - Non-fixable speedo apart . . . to fix it . . . . . . not shore I fixed it . . . but will post a Vid when done. Last sealed speedo I took apart was a 1978 CB650 unit . . . 4 shore fixed that one. Back in '80 or so. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Doctor Virago on February 24, 2016, 11:42:52 PM That's weird wher'd the link go ? ? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Doctor Virago on February 24, 2016, 11:43:54 PM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHUsxCcCeyw
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on February 26, 2016, 04:40:35 PM I finished off the intended spring tasks on the Concours: coolant change, new rear tire, rear wheel bearings, rear brake pads, checked valves (only #1 intake needed changing), painted valve cover, cleaned whatever was uncovered by fairing removal (made use of my $20 parts washer), heat-welded tab on fairing belly pan (30 watt soldering iron)......
Now, I guess I should check pads and bearings on front wheel. Also have a suspected leaky water pump seal, will monitor, already have seal and O-rings. After going through the spring list on the XL250, gave it one kick and she fired right up.......gotta like that.... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on February 26, 2016, 07:09:15 PM I put the repaired back tire on and polished the metal parts for an hour or so. Then a short ride down to Britannia and back before the rain came. I wish there was an easy way to polish spokes!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on February 27, 2016, 05:12:03 PM Weather was a surprise today. Sunny! So I went for a ride on the Z1. When I came back I started putting the head back on my B4. The head is sitting on the barrels. Right now I'm trying to decide whether to buy new shiny chrome head nuts or to buff up the old ones.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on February 27, 2016, 07:12:06 PM Hopped on the KLR and took the Chase Connector to Henry's place in Falkland. A little greasy here and there on the gravel segment of the road, just enough to keep the old survival skills honed! ;D From Henry's we headed to Salmon River Rd which we took to Salmon Arm, then to Sprokket's for lunch and back to Chase. 98.6 miles in total. My clutch has been slipping on the ELR, so we swung by my place and removed the old plates and springs and replaced them with new EBC ones. Will button things up over the next few days and I should be good for another 65,000kms! 8)
(http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac332/peatreek/Rides/20160227_175056_zpslg3h1psh.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 27, 2016, 07:37:13 PM I seen what you meant about the connector being greasy Glen ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on February 27, 2016, 08:54:40 PM Sent it to Tacoma to a new home, mixed emotions :-\
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Woodie on February 27, 2016, 09:14:35 PM Why,that was a nice bike?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on February 27, 2016, 09:25:29 PM US dollars, collector apathy, one thing less to worry about and maintain...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on February 29, 2016, 09:49:13 AM Time to check out primer and paint. Funny how the camera turns the greenish paint on the tank to bluish.
(http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/20160229_083222_zpswiapk2xe.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on February 29, 2016, 10:00:03 AM Now THAT is a work in progress.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on February 29, 2016, 11:07:56 AM Hopped on the KLR and took the Chase Connector to Henry's place in Falkland. A little greasy here and there on the gravel segment of the road, just enough to keep the old survival skills honed! ;D From Henry's we headed to Salmon River Rd which we took to Salmon Arm, then to Sprokket's for lunch and back to Chase. 98.6 miles in total. My clutch has been slipping on the ELR, so we swung by my place and removed the old plates and springs and replaced them with new EBC ones. Will button things up over the next few days and I should be good for another 65,000kms! 8) Glenn I'm just happy to see that you're not only storing my bike for me but you're keeping up on the maintenance as well...thanks ;)(http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac332/peatreek/Rides/20160227_175056_zpslg3h1psh.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on February 29, 2016, 12:13:21 PM Glenn I'm just happy to see that you're not only storing my bike for me but you're keeping up on the maintenance as well...thanks ;) I have to help you as much as I can Chris, after all, you certainly have your hands full with a myriad of projects as it is! ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on February 29, 2016, 05:20:37 PM Sunny today, so fired up the black Beast and rode over to Falkland and met Henry for lunch. 3 rd time out on the bike this season, and a total of 369 kms by the time I got back home. Plus 9 C when I left. I had the heated gear 'on' but not really cranked up very far. Still ice on Monte Lake, but it must be pretty thin now since all the ice fishermen and their huts were absent, while the last time I was by there a couple weeks back there were about 20 idiots out there freezing their asses off. Much easier to stop into Safeway to get a fish dinner. Next project with the ST-1100 is to try to fit a tank bag. It's a plastic cover so my magnetic bags won't work, but I have several older bags with straps, so just "maybe"! Spent hours yesterday getting the old GS-Suzi back together and began polishing the aluminum. My wonderful clear coat job from last year didn't last. I still haven't found a real durable clear coat. CHEERS Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on February 29, 2016, 06:49:45 PM Good to see you getting out Ron. It was 13 and sunny here in Chase today, more and more bikes getting out there for sure. Good report on Monte Lake, in the world of fly-fishers people are getting anxious for ice-off. It is a good day when your fly goes 'splash' instead of 'thunk'! ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on February 29, 2016, 07:17:28 PM That reminds me about the Queer Spider. He just would not leave his brother's fly alone.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on February 29, 2016, 08:34:44 PM Kilo, not sure if this link will work, as it's to a post on another forum from a guy who's rebuilding a Z1. He clear coated with some stuff that appears to work. Go to P4 of the post on "Finally Restoring My '72 Z1". If the link doesn't work then I can maybe transfer the picture and description over.
http://www.kawasaki-z-classik.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=1524&start=30 Tonight I took off the head that I had put back on over the weekend. I had gotten the head bolts all nicely torqued and was doing the two little side bolts on the engine but the threads were stripped in both of them so they wouldn't torque up at all. Once I got the head back off I realized that the side bolts were M6 x 45, the same as the valve cover bolts. And I had two spare M6 x 65's in my parts bin that were from the smog device that originally went on the Mk II engine. So I checked the length of the holes in the engine and they were just barely long enough for the longer bolts. Back went the head and I tightened everything up again. Tomorrow I'll try to set the timing before finishing off the cam chain installation. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on March 02, 2016, 07:04:19 PM Well I didn't do anything except supply the beer while my neighbour Bryan made this awesome little lift/stand for me....glad I didn't have to buy on as they ain't cheap.
I showed him a youtube video of one and he made it.... :) Works like a charm! (http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t513/trevorf1/lift/lift3_zpslfc56voj.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/trevorf1/media/lift/lift3_zpslfc56voj.jpg.html) (http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t513/trevorf1/lift/lift1_zpsdqpnrpgb.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/trevorf1/media/lift/lift1_zpsdqpnrpgb.jpg.html) (http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t513/trevorf1/lift/lift2_zpsziga31th.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/trevorf1/media/lift/lift2_zpsziga31th.jpg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on March 02, 2016, 07:22:25 PM Set the camshafts on the newly installed head. #1 & $ cylinders at TDC...Exhaust cam goes in first...on a mark. Then the intake cam goes in on a mark and 28 cam pins back from the exhaust mark. Good thing I learned to count! Tomorrow I'll bolt the bearing caps down and the guide roller.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Doctor Virago on March 05, 2016, 12:32:35 PM Well in the last few days on the XV920 Replaced the Bars with new OEM bar. made a chicken wire Stone guard for my head light . . . till I can get a new one . . . . hard to find an 8 inch I have Flushed out the sealed drive chain area with 10-30 oil . . . . . . and pumped in 3 tubes ov lithium grease . . . Changed out the Cam Bearings/bushings with roller bearings. And today is Fork seal day. Will likely put the gadders on as well. It would be nice to be done soon and go for a ride. been riding most every day for 3-4 weeks. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on March 05, 2016, 02:27:14 PM Hey Doc, did this to my Versys and it worked ;D
Made up my own tool, try it before you replace it and see if it works for you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEzjdFQp6IM Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Doctor Virago on March 05, 2016, 03:19:16 PM Hey Doc, did this to my Versys and it worked ;D Made up my own tool, try it before you replace it and see if it works for you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEzjdFQp6IM yea that was cool . . but mine on the one side was gushing out oil . . ha . . what a mess. one done . . they have never been replaced the spring clip on that side was rusted in two pieces. the othere I will be able to use but it is so bad will replace it later. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on March 08, 2016, 11:10:29 PM Nothing like almost finishing a bike and having to take it apart again because the original ignition quit >:( ran before it came apart and all electrical checked out a month ago, finished final assembly and checked electrical one last time and no spark...figures
a set of oem coils/wires and a new H1 combination CDI box from Jim at Lakeland Services and we're back in business ;D All back together and almost time for this Kawi to go back home... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on March 09, 2016, 07:29:12 AM WOW !!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Doctor Virago on March 09, 2016, 07:56:40 AM . . : VERY Awesome : . . Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on March 09, 2016, 09:43:27 AM Great job Chris!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on March 10, 2016, 11:58:24 AM Rode 15 miles home in the dark and rain, 6 degrees....... forgot to put my rainpaints on....not the most fun ride I ever had....
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: star_deceiver on March 10, 2016, 07:45:46 PM Halfway!
(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/IMG_20160310_130820_hdr.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/IMG_20160310_130820_hdr.jpg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on March 10, 2016, 08:07:40 PM Well Done ..Ryan...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on March 10, 2016, 11:13:17 PM Ryan, good to see. I have always heard about the reliability of those things and of course the versatility and ease of parts to service. Out of curiosity have you had to put any money into it to repair stuff or has it been simple service and oil for the 50 K. There are some others on the site with similar bikes and I have rode with others that keep up with our street bikes. I do not own one but am highly curious and would sure welcome comments as you just never know...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on March 11, 2016, 12:32:28 AM Placed an order with MG cycle for all the bits to clean up my Lemon.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on March 11, 2016, 09:50:57 AM Seeing that I had my clutch apart anyway, I decided to go all out and install one of those fancy 'slipper' clutches. It doesn't look to be very user friendly, but it might help to keep my left hand warm on those cool mornings. :P
(http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac332/peatreek/Funny%20Stuff/20160311_084249_zpsro8txbgx.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Pegdrag on March 11, 2016, 09:58:04 AM lmao... good one Glenn...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on March 11, 2016, 01:49:05 PM More paint prep.
(http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/20160311_124256_zpsvdszfifw.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on March 11, 2016, 08:11:19 PM What's wrong with you two (Glen and Magpie)!!! Those work spaces are way too organized and neat to be of any use. ;D ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on March 11, 2016, 09:35:27 PM I like how the chuck key is actually on the drill press table.
I started chaining my chuck key to my drill press so the shop gnomes wouldn't move it when I wasn't looking. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on March 11, 2016, 09:56:35 PM Thanks but mine's a mess. ;D I have been accused of being somewhat anal. Now Trevor's garage.........
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: star_deceiver on March 12, 2016, 06:43:07 PM Ryan, good to see. I have always heard about the reliability of those things and of course the versatility and ease of parts to service. Out of curiosity have you had to put any money into it to repair stuff or has it been simple service and oil for the 50 K. There are some others on the site with similar bikes and I have rode with others that keep up with our street bikes. I do not own one but am highly curious and would sure welcome comments as you just never know... Chain twice, 3 front sprockets, 1 rear sprocket, 3 front tires, 4 or 5 rear tires, 1 spark plug, couple of valve inspections, carb needle shim, 1 headlight bulb, 1 set of front brake pads, bunch of oil changes, changed the vacuum petcock to a normal one, thermobob kit, 1 coolant change, 3 or 4 different seat pads... The valves have always been within spec, no breakdowns, no flat tires (knock on wood), no trips to the car wash, wheel bearings are good, and one of these days I'll get around to replacing the godawful seat! (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/image-9.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/image-9.jpg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on March 12, 2016, 08:00:31 PM Thanks for the reply Ryan, seems fairly basic stuff to me and quite a reliable machine.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on March 12, 2016, 08:13:21 PM Final clean on the H1 today, fuel and oil, checked for leaks, two kicks and it fired right up :) those Higgspeed chambers are loud and awesome ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bajaman on March 12, 2016, 08:16:28 PM Final clean on the H1 today, fuel and oil, checked for leaks, two kicks and it fired right up :) those Higgspeed chambers are loud and awesome ;D Too bad you couldn't youtube it... :-[ Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on March 12, 2016, 08:39:11 PM too bad I can't keep it :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bajaman on March 12, 2016, 08:52:39 PM Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on March 12, 2016, 09:38:50 PM Fixed the ignition problem on the wife's scooter today.
Doorknobs at the dealership couldn't replicate the misfire, so they tried changing the fuel, spark plug, fuel filter, etc and wasted a few hours futzing with it. My repeated statements of "Every china scooter forum on the internet says the intermittent misfire is a problem with the CDI, why don't you just swap it out and see if it fixes the problem, I'll even pay for the part" went completely unheeded. Took the bike back, swapped in a new CDI from Amazon and the problem is gone. I'm getting really tired of being right all the time. They wasted more $$$ in labour hours dicking around than the CDI cost. Normally, I wouldn't bother going to a dealer for service but the stupid thing came with a warranty so I figured I might as well use it. So, since I was ordering bits from Amazon, I also ordered some go fast bits for the scoot as well. Once the ignition problem was fixed, the bigger carburetor went on, it holds 65 kmh on level ground now! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on March 12, 2016, 11:31:01 PM Since I went back to stock exhaust on the 81 1100 I put the V&H back on the 83 1100....I liked the sound of the black exhaust but I really didn't like the look.
Plus I have much better clearance with the V&H...did an oil and filter change while I was at it... (http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t513/trevorf1/exhaust/exhaust7_zpshpoefc8n.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/trevorf1/media/exhaust/exhaust7_zpshpoefc8n.jpg.html) (http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t513/trevorf1/exhaust/exhaust8_zpsgu46ckus.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/trevorf1/media/exhaust/exhaust8_zpsgu46ckus.jpg.html) And some fun... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5BjnlTNM4M Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on March 13, 2016, 09:45:11 AM Love those big Suzuki Scoots. There is an '82 or 3 sitting in a friends garage here in Kamloops. He bought it new and rode it for many years. It's in very nice shape, but has been sitting for a lot of years, even before I moved here and found out about it back in '07. Much as I have tried, cajoled, begged, threatened and cried, he refuses to sell it to me. Says "one day I'll get it back on the road, maybe when I retire". He's been retired for about 3 years now, and the bike is still under it's cover. Bloody shame.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on March 13, 2016, 09:59:14 AM Love those big Suzuki Scoots. There is an '82 or 3 sitting in a friends garage here in Kamloops. He bought it new and rode it for many years. It's in very nice shape, but has been sitting for a lot of years, even before I moved here and found out about it back in '07. Much as I have tried, cajoled, begged, threatened and cried, he refuses to sell it to me. Says "one day I'll get it back on the road, maybe when I retire". He's been retired for about 3 years now, and the bike is still under it's cover. Bloody shame. Well Ron you never know. Remember when I first looked at your old 81 the owner didn't want to sell it either but then he bought another bike and something had to go. Thanks to Cliff who gave me a heads up that he was thinking of selling. And of course to you who originally gave me the heads up about the bike. There really seems to be a lot of networking that takes place in securing these old bikes. :) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on March 13, 2016, 10:28:44 AM I feel like a marriage broker for bikes, as every year I find someone 'wanting' and someone else 'thinking of selling'. Right now I have a guy at work who has a lovely little original GS-550"T" in mint condition. It only has about 25K and is on the collector plate. (See photo) For the last several years he has mused about 'maybe selling it' since he didn't even ride it last year, and hardley at all since he bought it. Hell, I've even 'thought' about selling my 1980 GS-1000G since I've had it all these years and am finding maintaining/insuring four machines a stretch for my semi-retired limited income. Eventually I will have to cull the herd. Networking is a very valuable resource, especially for the older machines.
CHEERS Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on March 14, 2016, 08:40:38 AM And more. Had to use another tank because it sealed around the fuel tap better.
(http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/20160312_163346_zpsy2fro38v.jpg) (http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/20160313_163812_zpsz48zoqyg.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Mack on March 14, 2016, 05:55:20 PM Final clean on the H1 today, fuel and oil, checked for leaks, two kicks and it fired right up :) those Higgspeed chambers are loud and awesome ;D Cant wait Chris! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Mack on March 14, 2016, 05:58:03 PM too bad I can't keep it :( Lol....wow, it must be really sweet! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on March 14, 2016, 06:22:36 PM Ordered new tires for the LeMans.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on March 14, 2016, 08:55:32 PM Replaced my machined aluminum Tarozzi rearsets with some nice rubber Tarozzi rearsets
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab310/aazrr33/Bike%20Photos/20160314_201104.jpg) (http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab310/aazrr33/Bike%20Photos/20160314_201028.jpg) I'm liking them way better. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on March 17, 2016, 09:15:59 PM (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/Lotek_Racing/P1010397_zpsosmqdhz2.jpg)
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/Lotek_Racing/P1010398_zpssptkuc0u.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MotoLobo on March 18, 2016, 07:25:31 AM Sweet Italian pipes to go with the big Italian carbs! I-talian start to finish....can't wait to hear it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on March 18, 2016, 09:59:26 PM Swapped out bars on my 83 1100 today. I swapped the original bars a couple of years ago but was never happy with the bars...so I ordered some new bars that are more Euro I guess...I took measurements off my other bikes that I was happy with...
Oh yeah..and I took off the fairing...much better...imo.. (http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t513/trevorf1/bars/bars6_zpshs2quc4s.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/trevorf1/media/bars/bars6_zpshs2quc4s.jpg.html) (http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t513/trevorf1/bars/bars5_zpsmhnq3vfy.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/trevorf1/media/bars/bars5_zpsmhnq3vfy.jpg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on March 19, 2016, 06:28:09 PM .
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on March 19, 2016, 07:45:46 PM Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on March 19, 2016, 07:56:24 PM I got a set of 400F bars coming from the US, i ran a few sets of Superbike bars, gave one set to a member on here...
The 400 F have only about 1 1/4 or 1 1/2 inch rise, about half of a superbike style.. I just no longer like the looks of dragbars...too unfinished looking.. dig the curves on the ones with some rise.. Got a couple Morris mags and a set of Progressive shocks and a Grimeca caliper coming as well...more goodies.. Got an undrilled 3.00 x16 Morris, am thinking of going Kosman 8 bolt with knockoffs on it just because.. Broke a throttle cable last night..cranked my idle up to 4000..made it home..32 mph in 3rd gear... bit inconvenient at the lights.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on March 19, 2016, 08:13:41 PM Insured the Goldwing then found out the Hazard, Reverse and Cruise switches were stuck on. A bit of silicone spray and all is well again. Cliff.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on March 19, 2016, 08:39:51 PM Lately I've been trying to replace the cams on my B4. I've bolted everything up twice, only to unbolt it all again. The last time I had it all together and realized the intake and exhaust cam lobes were in exactly the same positions. This means the exhaust and intake ports would be open together and closed together. Not a good way to run a bike! The problem was with the exhaust cam. I lined it up properly but used the wrong mark. After turning it a complete half turn I was on the correct mark. After bolting it up again I checked valve clearance. I need some shims, so I ordered them and put the tools away. Then I went for a ride on the Z1 to finish the day off.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on March 20, 2016, 07:29:11 AM Trying to replace the front shoes on the XL (oil soaked, no obvious reason, was so when I bought it). Bit of miss-communication at the bike shop, so I have a pair of rear shoes if anybody needs some (fit 250s and 350s '72-'76, plus other Hondas)........Honda could not take them back, as I gleefully tore into the packaging with a screwdriver before I realized they were wrong.....sigh. Pair coming from David Silver...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Mark1 on March 20, 2016, 01:28:13 PM (http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah174/Scoobyvan/20160320_1101301_zps2yzgio48.jpg)
Cleaned out the carport a little more today. I know what you're thinking. How do I get my hands on that sweet Toro Groundsmaster?? Don't even try! She's been waiting for a restoration for a decade now. I did sit back and wonder how all the damn motorcycles showed up. I think I'll go with my standard "its Trevor's fault" answer! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on March 20, 2016, 02:16:10 PM ..., and, every real man needs a single axle dump..... 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on March 20, 2016, 04:06:04 PM (http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah174/Scoobyvan/20160320_1101301_zps2yzgio48.jpg) Cleaned out the carport a little more today. I know what you're thinking. How do I get my hands on that sweet Toro Groundsmaster?? Don't even try! She's been waiting for a restoration for a decade now. I did sit back and wonder how all the damn motorcycles showed up. I think I'll go with my standard "its Trevor's fault" answer! Mark...you got issues man! :D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on March 20, 2016, 05:26:53 PM I -love- pictures like this.
I always call my wife into the room so I can go "see honey , I DON'T have a problem!" Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Mark1 on March 20, 2016, 06:26:24 PM Don't be silly. I can quit whenever I want!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on March 20, 2016, 06:45:15 PM Don't be silly. I can quit whenever I want!! That's what my clients say. :P Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on March 20, 2016, 06:49:56 PM Insured the Goldwing then found out the Hazard, Reverse and Cruise switches were stuck on. A bit of silicone spray and all is well again. Cliff. I had a "lazy" tach on my 750 and today took the headlight off and sprayed some seafoam up in the tach....boom...tach working again. Note to self....try this before buying a new cable next time. ::) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bajaman on March 20, 2016, 07:44:51 PM (http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah174/Scoobyvan/20160320_1101301_zps2yzgio48.jpg) Cleaned out the carport a little more today. I know what you're thinking. How do I get my hands on that sweet Toro Groundsmaster?? Don't even try! She's been waiting for a restoration for a decade now. I did sit back and wonder how all the damn motorcycles showed up. I think I'll go with my standard "its Trevor's fault" answer! Mark...you got issues man! :D YES.... he does a very nice ninja 750...nice Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on March 21, 2016, 08:05:07 AM That is a fine collection !
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on April 02, 2016, 03:21:53 PM Beautiful day, 22 degrees, so I got out the Tremclad High Heat rattle cans and gave the Kerker a blast! 8)
(http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac332/peatreek/GSR/20160402_145223_zps7duuijyi.jpg) I hung the pipe from a cedar tree for painting, and brought them in to dry. (http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac332/peatreek/GSR/20160402_145119_zps3ueplepb.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on April 02, 2016, 04:28:20 PM Did you get the gasket off? >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on April 02, 2016, 05:01:50 PM Did you get the gasket off? >:D Arghh! I didn't have all day, maybe I should do some kind of meditation or something before I start that! >:( Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on April 02, 2016, 05:52:28 PM Did you get the gasket off? >:D Arghh! I didn't have all day, maybe I should do some kind of meditation or something before I start that! >:( You could also sing some combyya >:D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on April 02, 2016, 09:01:21 PM Beautiful day, 22 degrees, so I got out the Tremclad High Heat rattle cans and gave the Kerker a blast! 8) (http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac332/peatreek/GSR/20160402_145223_zps7duuijyi.jpg) I hung the pipe from a cedar tree for painting, and brought them in to dry. (http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac332/peatreek/GSR/20160402_145119_zps3ueplepb.jpg) THAT is one fine looking garage you've got going there Glenn. Ummm...I did notice the fridge, the little oven and a couch that looks more plush than my bed....everything ok with the marriagle bliss?? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on April 02, 2016, 09:01:54 PM oh geez, is that a hope chest under the fridge??
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on April 02, 2016, 09:12:45 PM oh geez, is that a hope chest under the fridge?? Nope, it's a cool old wooden box that I keep parts in... as a matter of fact, there is a part or two in there for you, if you ever make it up here. 8) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on April 02, 2016, 09:46:28 PM Good stuff Glenn! You sure you aren't living out there in the garage now??? :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on April 02, 2016, 09:51:18 PM Good stuff Glenn! You sure you aren't living out there in the garage now??? :D Haha! I don't have a dartboard or a big tv out there, so no, I haven't moved to the garage! ;D Rosemary just encourages me to set it up nice and comfy for myself! :) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on April 02, 2016, 10:31:25 PM Good stuff Glenn! You sure you aren't living out there in the garage now??? :D Haha! I don't have a dartboard or a big tv out there, so no, I haven't moved to the garage! ;D Rosemary just encourages me to set it up nice and comfy for myself! :) Lol....good stuff buddy! Say hi to Rosemary for me please.... :) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on April 03, 2016, 09:18:43 AM First coat of primer, 2 or 3 more to fill the small divots and scratches then sand.
(http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/20160401_120639_zpsj7oteql0.jpg) (http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/20160401_120223_zpsxrffseog.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on April 03, 2016, 11:07:32 AM Looking real good Cliff! :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: paulh on April 03, 2016, 02:51:29 PM Just saw two guys riding restored 450 black bombers from Alberta.Both bikes looked mint
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on April 03, 2016, 07:09:33 PM Thanks Trevor! When this gets done I'll get to my CM90 then I can go riding Passports with your wife and you of course. ;D That's a great looking bike and your wife looks really happy with it. We could have a line up of those as 2 more of my friends have them too. Cliff.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on April 04, 2016, 11:19:52 AM Thanks Trevor! When this gets done I'll get to my CM90 then I can go riding Passports with your wife and you of course. ;D That's a great looking bike and your wife looks really happy with it. We could have a line up of those as 2 more of my friends have them too. Cliff. Thanks Cliff, she is very happy. She actually said to me that when taking it out Saturday morning by herself she was almost in tears because she was so overwhelmed with joy. :) That made me very happy to hear that. I'm very proud of her for "getting back on the horse"...even if it is a pony. :) I'm sure I will be able to talk her into bringing it to your meet in May too... I spent a few hours cleaning it and going over nuts and bolts etc...here she all clean! (http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t513/trevorf1/pp1/pp3_zpswh5o2zln.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/trevorf1/media/pp1/pp3_zpswh5o2zln.jpg.html) (http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t513/trevorf1/pp1/pp2_zpsmzxumlik.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/trevorf1/media/pp1/pp2_zpsmzxumlik.jpg.html) (http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t513/trevorf1/pp1/pp1_zpsbnclllfs.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/trevorf1/media/pp1/pp1_zpsbnclllfs.jpg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on April 04, 2016, 11:26:02 AM That's a beauty! Mine is a dull blue gray, may have to go to red! Cliff.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on April 04, 2016, 06:56:59 PM It is great to see more of the wifes joining in the fun. Like Frank said in another post its not all about the speed, some of these things are just fun to ride and put smiles on everyone around.
Those old 60s Honda ads were correct. Good for both Janice and yourself Trevor! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bajaman on April 04, 2016, 07:55:05 PM Moved 5 of my bikes to my new place in Comox... ;D....5 more to go!!! :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on April 04, 2016, 09:49:13 PM Moved 5 of my bikes to my new place in Comox... ;D....5 more to go!!! :P Might have been easier just to move some of them to my place ;)Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on April 04, 2016, 09:57:05 PM Chris they told me they have lots of extra room there at their new place, maybe we could bring a couple of our project bikes over there and hang around all summer and work on them. Mike could supply the beer and coke..... after all we would be guests wouldn't we?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bajaman on April 04, 2016, 10:09:11 PM Chris they told me they have lots of extra room there at their new place, maybe we could bring a couple of our project bikes over there and hang around all summer and work on them. Mike could supply the beer and coke..... after all we would be guests wouldn't we? Anytime buddy!! ;D 2.5 acres..private and lots of camping...or if I like you..you get the guest room...LOL. Bike Lift and tools....and a new BBQ...you just bring the beer!! :P Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bajaman on April 04, 2016, 10:09:42 PM Moved 5 of my bikes to my new place in Comox... ;D....5 more to go!!! :P Might have been easier just to move some of them to my place ;)Now..now... :D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on April 05, 2016, 09:57:22 AM Nice house!
Yesterday I finished up a head installation on my B4. First time ever for me...the bike fired up right away and that pesky backfiring problem seems to be gone. Now I need to insure the beast and take if for a ride or two before checking my handiwork to see if everything is still snug, and that valve clearances are within spec. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bajaman on April 05, 2016, 07:01:00 PM Nice house! Yesterday I finished up a head installation on my B4. First time ever for me...the bike fired up right away and that pesky backfiring problem seems to be gone. Now I need to insure the beast and take if for a ride or two before checking my handiwork to see if everything is still snug, and that valve clearances are within spec. Going to be a nice bike when done! Pics? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on April 05, 2016, 07:55:48 PM Congrats again to you and Virginia....looks awesome. Janice and I were just talking the other day about getting up there to visit you guys. :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bajaman on April 05, 2016, 08:14:51 PM Congrats again to you and Virginia....looks awesome. Janice and I were just talking the other day about getting up there to visit you guys. :) Anytime...early trip up to GR? Mtn washington? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on April 05, 2016, 08:22:26 PM Congrats again to you and Virginia....looks awesome. Janice and I were just talking the other day about getting up there to visit you guys. :) Anytime...early trip up to GR? Mtn washington? Yes, sounds good...get settled in your new house and some better weather and we will be there! :) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on April 05, 2016, 08:46:50 PM Going to be a nice bike when done! Pics? I'll post some when I get the tank and seat back on. Tonight I tried to synch the carbs. I could hardly get any pressure on the gauges. Tomorrow the valve cover comes off again to see how things look and to check the torque on the cam chain guide. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bajaman on April 05, 2016, 09:09:19 PM Going to be a nice bike when done! Pics? I'll post some when I get the tank and seat back on. Tonight I tried to synch the carbs. I could hardly get any pressure on the gauges. Tomorrow the valve cover comes off again to see how things look and to check the torque on the cam chain guide. 10-4.... ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on April 05, 2016, 10:13:37 PM Going to be a nice bike when done! Pics? I'll post some when I get the tank and seat back on. Tonight I tried to synch the carbs. I could hardly get any pressure on the gauges. Tomorrow the valve cover comes off again to see how things look and to check the torque on the cam chain guide. Sounds like either a vacuum possibly or your bench synch was a fair bit off?? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on April 06, 2016, 07:27:03 AM That is a nice clean Honda , looks good !
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on April 06, 2016, 08:04:41 AM Sounds like either a vacuum possibly or your bench synch was a fair bit off?? [/quote] I didn't do a bench synch. I had properly synched them before I took the head off. Vacum was around 15 cm at that time. I figured I would re-synch because I changed out quite a few shims. Clearances went from minimum (0.05 mm range) to maximum (0.15 mm range) with the new shims. But now I can't seem to get any vacum. Original plan was to insure the bike and ride it for a day or two before taking the valve cover off and checking the clearances. But I've run the bike for about a half hour at idle, so any change in the clearances should be pretty much over. I had ordered a bunch of shims from Z1E and I expect them to arrive within the next week so I will probably wait until then to check clearances. Meanwhile I'll check my carb boots to ensure the vacum ports are clean. The gauges are fine....only used twice! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on April 06, 2016, 08:23:55 AM Hardrock, I bought some shims from Z1E and the hard coating came off the shim and took out my Cam.
They said it was lack of oil but they are full of chit because the one I took out was fine.. There was a guy on the site that had factory shims but can remember his handle. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on April 06, 2016, 08:25:33 AM hmmm.....doubt it's the shims. Vacuum or possibly your cam timing is off?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on April 06, 2016, 11:22:51 AM Hardrock, I bought some shims from Z1E and the hard coating came off the shim and took out my Cam. They said it was lack of oil but they are full of chit because the one I took out was fine.. There was a guy on the site that had factory shims but can remember his handle. I remember that you mentioned it. In my dealings with Z1E I've had only first class advice and first class parts. Jeff gets shims from PMC in Japan. I'm surprised you had an issue and we will see what happens to mine. Just before I closed things up I squirted oil on each lobe to prevent issues during start-up. One lobe on my exhaust cam is right at the minimum size limit, but the valve clearance was on spec when I set them, although I had to use the biggest shim (3.20) sold. Yes, maybe a timing issue, but I set the timing chain on the cams according to the book and used my carpenter's guideline (measure twice, cut once) before I tightened the caps down. It's on my check list when I open things up again. Carbs had vacum before I took the head off and the engine seems to run normally, although I've only run it on choke or at idle. That's why I wanted to take it on the road for a few miles before checking everything over. Moving the individual synch screws makes the engine rev up or die down but doesn't seem to change the pressure on the gauge like it did before the head repairs. Moving the air screws does absolutely nothing. I may have to take the carbs off and do a bench synch. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on April 07, 2016, 07:35:52 AM Last night I re-adjusted the carbs. Set the air screws at 1 turn from lightly closed and then dropped the slides one by one. I was able to get a decent idle with about 5 cm of pressure. Not anywhere near normal but better than before. Tomorrow I'll get my insurance and try the highway for a bit before checking clearances. So far so good!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on April 07, 2016, 10:13:12 AM Do you have to pull carbs to synch them with a rod ? I figured out a good method, that was quite accurate using a brass rod..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on April 07, 2016, 12:21:52 PM Last night I re-adjusted the carbs. Set the air screws at 1 turn from lightly closed and then dropped the slides one by one. I was able to get a decent idle with about 5 cm of pressure. Not anywhere near normal but better than before. Tomorrow I'll get my insurance and try the highway for a bit before checking clearances. So far so good! You're only getting 5cm at an RPM of around 2200? you are doing your vacuum synch at 1700-2200 RPM, right? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on April 07, 2016, 01:57:55 PM Do you have to pull carbs to synch them with a rod ? I figured out a good method, that was quite accurate using a brass rod.. No, I don't pull the carbs. Bike is running. I have the multi tool and it works well. AZR, I'm following the book for synching carbs. It recommends 950 to 1050 rpm, and they recommend to not use the tach to determine rpms. But that is what I am using. I find a gauge bounces too much. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on April 07, 2016, 11:12:44 PM (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/Lotek_Racing/P1010073_zpsq2wpimj9.jpg)
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/Lotek_Racing/P1010072_zpshgzisn26.jpg) Oops... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on April 08, 2016, 09:42:18 PM (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/Lotek_Racing/P1010075_zpsubv2uppy.jpg)
New shoes for my Italian girlfriend. I priced out Endura silver. They've been huffing too much of their own product. $72.00 for a quart of component A. Then there's hardener and primer A and B as well. I decided to use the silver wheel paint we use at work instead. It's tough as nails and comes in a rattle can for $10.00. I'll probably spray them again when it's time for new tires. It's an easy enough job. The rims have been converted to tubeless, blasted, painted and new Avon Roadrider tires (or tyres, they're made in England) installed. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on April 09, 2016, 06:56:07 AM The rims have been converted to tubeless, blasted, painted and new Avon Roadrider tires (or tyres, they're made in England) installed. Why did you chose Avon? Did you consider any other t[y]res? :) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on April 09, 2016, 07:46:41 AM I've been happy with Avon in the past. Nice and sticky.
Not many other choices in these sizes. Alternatives were Bridgestone Spitfire and Dunlop. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on April 09, 2016, 09:40:52 AM I've been happy with Avon in the past. Nice and sticky. Not many other choices in these sizes. Alternatives were Bridgestone Spitfire and Dunlop. Sticky is good! How do they last? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on April 09, 2016, 09:44:05 AM Not really sure, The LeMans had Avons on it when I got it and they were pretty worn down but looked quite old.
I put the Avon Speedmaster / Safety Mileage combo on the Matchless and they did well but I suspect that bike was hardly taxing the capability of the tires. Usually you trade stickiness for long life so I expect they will wear faster than the Bridgestones will. Shawn Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on April 09, 2016, 12:12:11 PM Took my wife out for her first ride on pavement today and she's doing awesome.
She passed her skills test this morning! We're having lunch in Fort Langley and then heading home Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on April 10, 2016, 10:33:14 PM Guzzi fiddling tonight.
Someone converted the heads to dual plugs a long while ago. The previous owner told me that he had never been able to get the plugs out, no socket would fit. Here is the offending hole: (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/Lotek_Racing/P1010001_zps6em8uhia.jpg) Aha! I thought, I'm a -ing rockstar, I have the solution, this person simply doesn't know about Snap-On thinwall sockets! Nope. None of my sockets fit either. The 5/8" goes down the hole easy but won't fit the plug. The 18mm won't fit down the hole. (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/Lotek_Racing/P1010002_zpsbsa74hjw.jpg) Hmmm... I wonder if the 5/8 is too thick to get all the way to the bottom of the hole Nope. Machined the socket down and it STILL wouldn't grab the plug. Strange. No sacrificial 18mm deep socket lying around. Well, 11/16" is pretty much 17.5mm and I have no idea what size this damn plug is. 11/16" will work on a 17mm with a bit of wiggle and will -probably- work on a 18mm if I push on it hard or give it a bonk with a hammer. Here we go... (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/Lotek_Racing/P1010003_zpsf8ukhrg3.jpg) The world's thinnest 11/16" socket, only 0.030 left in the corners. (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/Lotek_Racing/P1010004_zpser2n5hor.jpg) Down the hole, tap with a hammer to seat it on the plug and out it comes! The original 18mm hex plug is on the left, the new, correctly sized 5/8 hex plug is on the right. For future reference for anyone who needs it DC is the NGK prefix for the 5/8 hex plugs and D is the prefix for 18mm. (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/Lotek_Racing/P1010005_zpsxutgzvr0.jpg) Chances are, sometime in the past a parts counter monkey subbed one for the other, not realising the havoc it could cause. Looky here, a 5/8" conventional plug socket fits just fine. (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/Lotek_Racing/P1010006_zpsppfia5lx.jpg) I think the center electrode is a bit eroded on this one: (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/Lotek_Racing/P1010008_zpsmu8bsep9.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on April 10, 2016, 10:41:41 PM What size hole was in the fins ? My rule of thumb is measure a Craftsman socket and make sure iit fits the hole..
Did dozens of them at 1 3/16 diameter... Now you get to install a lot of compression releases. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on April 10, 2016, 10:58:59 PM Never measured the hole in the fins. You can see in the first picture that if it were much bigger, you would run into the oil gallery at the top of the cylinder.
An 18mm thin snap-on socket wouldn't fit but a conventional 5/8" does. Someone just used the wrong plugs at some point. One was not much more than finger tight and the other one was a bit tighter but not much. I suspect pliers were used to install them. No need for a compression release, 'Guzzi uses car-sized starter motors. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on April 11, 2016, 07:01:25 AM I ran the B4 on Friday but only for a few miles. It had symptoms like a bike with a worn set of points. No power and could not develop any speed on hills. The engine sounded very rough as well.
So I figured the timing chain was off. Strange though...I checked it several times during repairs to make sure it was right. Anyway, back into the shop and off with the valve cover. Check the valve clearance first....sure enough things are different from when they went together. Now I need some more shims that I haven't got. But they were ordered a week ago so should be here in a couple of days. And Yes...the timing chain was out by one link. One more problem...when I put the valve cover gasket on I sprayed it with Permatex gasket stuff. The gasket was baked onto the head and valve cover, so I have some cleaning work to make it right. Luckily I have a couple of new gaskets. Now I am wondering...do I spray the next one to prevent oil leaks or do I take a chance? I'm leaning towards chance. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on April 11, 2016, 07:20:08 AM You're not supposed to use a gasket maker on the valve cover, at least not on the Suzuki's. I do coat it with a thin layer of grease though, both sides, that way I can usually get 3-4 uses out of it before the paper gasket bites the bullet.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on April 11, 2016, 07:30:39 AM Greasing the "Paper" type gaskets seems to work for me as well. I usually get at least 2-3 uses out of the valve cover gasket if I'm careful.
Good Luck! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on April 11, 2016, 09:42:53 AM You're not supposed to use a gasket maker on the valve cover, at least not on the Suzuki's. I do coat it with a thin layer of grease though, both sides, that way I can usually get 3-4 uses out of it before the paper gasket bites the bullet. HAHAHAHA!!! I know that......now! I learn the hard way! Bringing this B4 back has been a learning process in many ways. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on April 11, 2016, 07:38:27 PM As the folks already have mentioned, a little grease will help considerably.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on April 12, 2016, 10:47:37 PM Finished my winch project for the Stelvio tonight.
I liked the idea of carrying a small winch because I occasionally ride alone, in the middle of nowhere, down forest service roads that might only be travelled once a week. I discovered that picking this big bike up, by myself, in loose gravel is something that I want to do less than once. This little rig could make the difference between riding home and camping out overnight. I'd rather not be in the newspaper. I had a situation about 10 years ago when I was four-wheeling by myself, in deep snow, on the back side of eagle mountain (stupid) and I hadn't told anyone where I was going (really stupid) and I didn't carry much recovery gear. I got good and stuck and nearly had to spend a very cold night on the mountain. So, I built this: (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/Lotek_Racing/P1010009_zpswidhgkqm.jpg) The winch and rotopax can both mount to an aluminum plate which can be unbolted from my luggage plate when not needed. This way I don't have to switch mounts every time I want to change things around. One plate for luggage, one plate for offroad gear. The two thumb nuts unscrew and allow the winch to be unclipped from the plate and used remotely. The winch can't be used where it sits. Here is the battery connection which stores up inside the fairing: (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/Lotek_Racing/P1010011_zpsxkm08u9j.jpg) Here is the extension cable to connect the winch to the bike: (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/Lotek_Racing/P1010012_zpsrfn3qvge.jpg) Here is the winch remote: (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/Lotek_Racing/P1010017_zpsoicunaqo.jpg) Here is how you would rig the winch for a front pull. The pull straps go around whatever you want to attach them to on the bike (crash bar, grab rail, forks, etc) and then attach to the winch base with a clevis on each side. The fender cover is just there so I don't scratch my fender: (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/Lotek_Racing/P1010013_zpslgqhjnae.jpg) WARN makes a rig like this called the XT17: http://www.warn.com/adventuretouring/XT17_winch.shtml I had an unused ATV winch kicking around and decided to just build something. I'm not planning on using this to drag myself up and over things but more for if I'm by myself and manage to drop the bike in a ditch or somewhere else that I can't right it by myself easily. I can pick it up on solid, level ground without a problem but there usually isn't much of that out in the bush. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on April 13, 2016, 06:26:49 AM Clever bugger aren't you! There were a few times I could have used something like that, like when I dropped my '81 CBX on wet grass up in Boyle Alberta on my way back to Fort Mac. GRUNT !
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on April 13, 2016, 07:28:42 AM You ARE a handy little fu*ker aren't you?! Lol....looks great Shawn! ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on April 13, 2016, 08:29:55 AM Shawn now you just need two outrigger wheels and a cage above your head and your all set!
How long is the line? Hopefully the cliff you ride off wont be taller than the line. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on April 13, 2016, 12:45:36 PM I hear that his next project is to figure out how to make the bike into an all wheel drive! ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on April 14, 2016, 01:55:13 PM Just experimenting with matching Honda Red from the 1960's. Tremclad Fire Red looks pretty close. The round piece has about the bottom third sprayed with Tremclad. No prep and in the rain. Cliff.
(http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/20160414_132712_zpsoty2fnkw.jpg) (http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/20160414_132846_zpss8im8qvi.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on April 16, 2016, 11:18:07 PM Cleaned, fresh paint, new seals, new wipers, new fork tubes, and new Bitubo cartridges!
It's like Christmas.. (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/Lotek_Racing/P1010009_zpsdvfmkrl8.jpg) (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/Lotek_Racing/P1010010_zpsfurwg0jo.jpg) New wiring harness is being traced, labelled and installed as well. New ignition wires and plugs are in. Lots more to go. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on April 17, 2016, 07:25:46 AM Red! Richer than the original paint and may disturb the purists but it looks nice and will really pop in the sunshine especially with the polished aluminium.
(http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/20160416_191832_zpsldqheulu.jpg) (http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/20160416_174826_zps1b6zyoc8.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on April 17, 2016, 08:43:28 AM Looks great cliff!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on April 17, 2016, 04:15:16 PM Thanks Trevor! It's coming along but I will do the bigger pieces with a proper spray gun.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on April 17, 2016, 09:28:02 PM Looks very good Cliff nice job.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on April 18, 2016, 07:09:54 AM Cleaned, fresh paint, new seals, new wipers, new fork tubes, and new Bitubo cartridges! (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/Lotek_Racing/P1010010_zpsfurwg0jo.jpg) Is that a weld where the frame attaches to the triple tree? On Saturday I ran the B4 again. It's running really well but I couldn't tighten down the valve cover because of a couple of stripped threads. They've been repaired before so not much I can do now. Anyway I have an oil leak that I need to seal up with liquid gasket. So yesterday I installed a new seat cover on the LTD seat, after cleaning the rust off the old pan and re-painting it. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on April 18, 2016, 07:21:44 AM Not a weld, you're seeing the top edge of the ignition switch bracket that would be used if this had a different tank.
Sure looks like a weld though. :D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on April 18, 2016, 08:08:36 AM Upgraded the front brakes on the ol' 78' . Man what a difference. Now I have to figure out what to do about the non existent rear brake.
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab310/aazrr33/20160416_100957.jpg) (http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab310/aazrr33/20160415_210900.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on April 19, 2016, 10:04:10 PM My spray booth.
(http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/20160419_185506_zpsks8mxcnq.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on April 19, 2016, 10:11:13 PM Upgraded the front brakes on the ol' 78' . Man what a difference. Now I have to figure out what to do about the non existent rear brake. (http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab310/aazrr33/20160416_100957.jpg) (http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab310/aazrr33/20160415_210900.jpg) Gotta love those spoke wheels Rob Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on April 20, 2016, 07:32:22 AM Ya me too John, but that bit of gold has got me thinking of the vintage track rims I have, set of EPM magnesium rims ;D maybe those and one the Yoshi pipes I've got to make it even more era specific?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on April 20, 2016, 08:04:38 AM Are they 6 bolt? what sizes ?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on April 20, 2016, 10:43:29 PM Yup, 6 bolt. 18 rear and 19 front if I remember right.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on April 24, 2016, 10:40:18 PM Getting the 750 ready for paint.
(http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/20160424_120216_zpslu22gyt8.jpg) (http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/20160424_131317_zpszyehinls.jpg) (http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/chalayko/20160424_205842_zpsphaj0ocq.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on April 24, 2016, 11:04:53 PM Geez Cliff, next time sell me the tank, and you get one with less dents as a trade in,,
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on April 25, 2016, 07:23:13 AM Okay Frank. Surprising what was under the paint but then again, this bike was oh so close to being a parts bike. The only thing that saved it was being a Sept/69 K0. Cliff.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Ward on April 26, 2016, 08:25:43 PM Putting a new set of sprockets and a new chain on her next week I am going up two teeth on the back as the last thing I need is more top end. Torque is our friend though.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on April 26, 2016, 09:10:45 PM Now to clean the inside of this tank Frank. Any suggestions?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on April 26, 2016, 09:30:27 PM Been having pretty good luck with vinegar..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MJ on May 11, 2016, 04:18:04 PM I was scratching my unshaven face wondering how I could be more in tune with my inner hipster and discovered this easy mod. Should be good for an easy extra 10 mph while parked at your favourite latte bar or biker hang out, requires no special tools and is easily reversible if hassled by the man or getting that collector plate because, hey you're all about cheap, then this is the trick for you. Your bike will go faster than four bucks at Starbucks, guaranteed! Don't PM me for instructions, that would be a fail.
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/405472d34cacf18c55a7087db5789811/tumblr_o71bqk5UTZ1t8djo7o1_540.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on May 11, 2016, 04:51:21 PM Very cool MJ, I think that makes you very hop!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on May 11, 2016, 04:55:18 PM So, what kind of neck tattoo are you getting?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MJ on May 11, 2016, 05:38:08 PM A henna tattoo, silly, sheesh
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: dicken on May 11, 2016, 10:37:08 PM back to the tank cleaning. i just heard about electrolisis. you mix washing soda in water and fill the tank. get your 2A charger, hook the neg to the tank and the pos to a piece of rebar and stick it in the tank for 24 hrs. keeping the rod away from touching the tank. the rust leaves the tank and goes to the rebar.
has any one heard of or tried this out and if so how did it work? i don't know how to get pics from facebook to here, sorry, ken. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on May 11, 2016, 10:40:12 PM Electrolysis works, but vinegar may be less hassle.
BTW Ken, I posted in wanted looking for a Ducati single sprocket.. I think I sold you one.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Ward on May 19, 2016, 07:48:00 PM New DID 530 chain, new sprockets went up 2 on the back for more torque, I don't need more top end. New Pirelli Angel GT tires front and rear, oil change semi synthetic and high flow oil filter.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on May 19, 2016, 08:48:56 PM More progress on the LeMans tonight. Sent my speedometer out to be checked over and serviced, finished wiring the instrument panel and installed new rearsets.
I'm dropping the tank and bodywork off with the paint shop tomorrow. Hopefully I'll have it done by the end of July. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on May 27, 2016, 10:20:11 PM More Lemon progress.
Cleaned up the rear brake disc, re-assembled the rear wheel and final drive. The back end is all bolted back together, including some new-to-me Works shocks. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Hawkeye on May 29, 2016, 06:23:51 PM Finally got the 'new' '81 GL1100I back in service. Over the last couple of weeks, I changed the head gaskets, valve seals, timing belts (the old ones were still good, but ...), fuel tubing, neutral switch (nasty job) and swapped out the leaking rear air shocks. The rain let up long enough this afternoon to wheel it out and give the engine a good washing, then go for a good spin.
I think it starts a bit easier after it's been running than it did before. The new rear shocks make it a bit lower in the rear. Makes ground handling easier. I'll keep an eye on the road handling, in case i have to stiffen up the shocks. The 'older' '81 GL1100I is on hold waiting for the buyer to make room for it at home. At least I had the Shadow to ride while the GL was off the road. It could be up for sale if anyone is interested. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Cariboo_kid on May 29, 2016, 09:24:34 PM Electrolysis works very well. I used it a couple of years ago on an old Norton Atlas tank that had sat for years with a combination of old gas and water. It came out pristine but I still use a fuel filter just in case.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on June 01, 2016, 10:31:53 PM More LeMans progress.
Lots of bits added. Got my speedo back from the shop today, waiting for paint..... (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/Lotek_Racing/P1010061_zpsdofrgkgw.jpg) (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/Lotek_Racing/P1010063_zpskm6edcaa.jpg) (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/Lotek_Racing/P1010062_zpsj59om9kw.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on June 02, 2016, 11:40:35 PM Okay got motivated. Put a new chain on the Harley and installed a new tire on the Blue Z1R
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on June 10, 2016, 03:17:56 PM Took a fun ride to Vernon yesterday and had Gene the Ripper install the new BT45's on the ELR. He has very reasonable rates and does great work. :)
(http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac332/peatreek/Rides/20160609_131003_zpsatewaprw.jpg) With no centerstand we had to hang it from the rafters ;D (http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac332/peatreek/Rides/20160609_135432_zpsdw1dqq1s.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: mcycle-nut on June 12, 2016, 11:19:20 AM Nothing on my bike today, but did some research on changing spark plug leads on my wife's 850. Why did Suzuki have to glue them into the coils? >:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on June 14, 2016, 11:26:15 PM Put a new fender on the Norton tonight thanks to Old Britts having one lying around. Funny how when you remove a fender and look at the bike it sends your mind in another direction fenderless.
Stuck with the plan and here is a couple pics with fender on. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on June 18, 2016, 11:01:27 AM Last fall I posted some pics of the 73 RD250 project I was starting on. Fast forward to today with lots of time spent on this project.
There isn't a single nut or bolt thus far I haven't cleaned or replaced. The motor was completely torn apart with a new to me used crank replacing the solidly rusted one that came out of it. Standard sized barrels were sourced and were rebored to first oversize with matching pistons. Transmission and clutch pack looked in good shape. Frame and all components were painted and/or cleaned. Amazing what a wire wheel and polisher can do. Working on the front end at this point in time. Something isn't looking quite right. Although the front end components aren't quite buttoned up, something is not aligning like I want it to. Adjusting a twin leading front drum brake is a first for me and is proving to be more complicated than what it should be. Pointers on this will gladly be accepted. I'm used to front discs up front and their corresponding braking power. This front drum...at least so far...seems a little feeble to me. A couple of pictures to update... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on June 18, 2016, 11:07:02 AM ...one more
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on June 18, 2016, 11:15:33 AM Looking good.
That's the cleanest garage I've ever seen. ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on June 18, 2016, 11:28:51 AM Looking good. That's the cleanest garage I've ever seen. ;D Too funny. I could never (nor would I want to) have a garage looking like that. I have a set up in my basement that works very well for me. The picture was taken in the adjacent room to this work space I use. Having a house with a walkout basement suits my needs perfectly. The garage on the other hand is my heavy duty workshop. Lots of heavy chit has gone on in there.....even my cursing and swearing when things don't go my way are heavy duty! ;D ...and by design .....the garage is disorganized. ;) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on June 18, 2016, 02:02:39 PM It's raining in Squish today so I took the valve cover off the Z1 and checked shims. Only one was within spec. The rest were all tight, as I suspected. So the morning was spent changing shims. Then I used a little elbow grease to clean up the valve cover before putting it back on.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on June 18, 2016, 04:14:10 PM Call me Claudio - no really call me Bear - and I may be able to help with the front brake adjustment.
Bear - no real pun intended- in mind that the TLS brake will never feel as effective as a 4 puck, twin disc system. The feeling is more slowing than stopping. Also it will take 200 - 500 km after adjustment for the shoes to bed in to be as effective as possible. But I think I can get you as good as it gets. Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on June 18, 2016, 10:37:01 PM Bike looks wonderful Claudio, your hard work is paying off now. Very good job and I understand how hard you have been working on that machine.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on June 19, 2016, 08:29:26 PM Thanks for the RD250 comments! Yes, there has been considerable elbow grease allocated to this project.
Next on the list is setting points and timing, and give it a chance to start up. It'll have lots of oil in the crankcase to burn, so once again, I will be popular with the neighbors. >:D Once the above is completed, I will focus on the tin/paint. Bear, thanks for the offer for direction on setting up the front twin leading shoe drum. I will connect with you a little later on it. I do believe I have it set up just about right. I suddenly have a much better understanding why disc brakes took over in such a decisive way. :o :o Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on June 19, 2016, 09:22:45 PM Stripped, painted and polished a set of Lester mags that will eventually find their way onto one of the Z1's...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on June 19, 2016, 09:31:01 PM Went to the Italian car show in North Van today, took my dad with me.
Pretty sad turnout, I guess a lot of those cars must be made of sugar. I drove out there in a 1965 Catalina drag car with no heater, radio or windshield wipers and I made it just fine. >:D I did manage to get it a little sideways in front of Lonsdale though. ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Steve G. on June 20, 2016, 07:00:30 AM Went to the Italian car show in North Van today, took my dad with me. Pretty sad turnout, I guess a lot of those cars must be made of sugar. I drove out there in a 1965 Catalina drag car with no heater, radio or windshield wipers and I made it just fine. >:D I did manage to get it a little sideways in front of Lonsdale though. ;D I was out there with my Laverda. Didn't see you. Funny watching a Lambo Diablo having trouble moving on the flat grass, a bity wet. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on June 20, 2016, 07:08:51 AM Went to the Italian car show in North Van today, took my dad with me. Pretty sad turnout, I guess a lot of those cars must be made of sugar. I drove out there in a 1965 Catalina drag car with no heater, radio or windshield wipers and I made it just fine. >:D I did manage to get it a little sideways in front of Lonsdale though. ;D I was out there with my Laverda. Didn't see you. Funny watching a Lambo Diablo having trouble moving on the flat grass, a bity wet. I left for lunch around 12:00. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on June 20, 2016, 07:10:01 PM Had a pleasant surprise today.
I replaced the rear tire on Twistedwife's Honda Shadow and I'll be gone to the Guzzi rally for five days so I took her bike for a shakedown ride to scrub in the tire and be sure that everything is ok if she wants to go for a ride while I'm away. I only rode the Shadow briefly when we bought it and a couple short hops after that. Tonight I was out for about an hour. For a cruiser, it's pretty damn nice. It's nimble, quick enough and the clutch is very light. Overall, I'm pretty impressed. If I wanted a decent bike for commuting, one of these would be on my short list. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on June 20, 2016, 07:26:10 PM Cleaned the barrels tonight in prep for the new head that should be here this week.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on June 20, 2016, 07:33:41 PM Got the new VIN decal today for the 82 1000J project...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bajaman on June 20, 2016, 09:02:30 PM Got the new VIN decal today for the 82 1000J project... [/quote Right down to the smallest detail...looks great chris...where do you get them made? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: fffCycles on June 21, 2016, 08:20:25 AM Last line... KZT000J ? Is that right?
Frank Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on June 21, 2016, 09:42:47 AM Yes I'd like to know where to get those made as well. What are they made of as well?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on June 21, 2016, 11:02:08 AM Last line... KZT000J ? Is that right? that is correct...Frank Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on June 21, 2016, 11:13:14 AM I have all my decals/vin's made by Brian at BDesigns out of Ontario...he is the best, I've given him different samples to work from and his attention to detail is amazing...I've seen other vin decals reproduced but they are not accurate for fraud reasons I'm sure, Brian requires proof of ownership before reproducing them...he restored the mirrors for my CBX, they were gouged up and faded and now they look new...
http://bdesigns.ca/ Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on June 21, 2016, 07:00:48 PM I replaced the external shifting plates on the runner XL250,while Paulh did my kitchen backsplash. Bike shifts very nicely, now. Masons clean-up crew had to scramble to catch up to Pauls progress......looks terrific.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on June 22, 2016, 07:08:18 AM Another good source for restoration!
Last night I acquired another MK2 head and spent the evening checking all the bolt holes (all are good) and cleaning the carbon off the combustion chambers. I don't know what the last guy was doing but the carbon was built up to about 3 mm in the head chambers. That stuff is hard to remove too. I have Kleenflo combustion chamber cleaner and it was almost useless against this much carbon. I'm thinking about taking it to Vapourblast for a good cleaning and then rebuild it. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on June 23, 2016, 04:48:37 PM Well, the kitchen reno is rapidly approaching the finish.......today, Paul grouted, while I got spark, and polished the tile...a bit of moulding left, and spots of paint, and that's about it..... ::).......I'll have more time for bike puttering.....
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Hawkeye on June 23, 2016, 05:55:00 PM Okay. Are you going to tell us how you got spark? I mean ... the kitchen is great and all, but inquiring minds want to know.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on June 23, 2016, 06:07:56 PM Ok, first, despite everything I read online (and, of course you can believe things you read online), the ignition had to be on. Various tests had been made with ignition both on and off, but no difference was noted......at those times.....
Seriously, nothing different was done to elicit fire in the sky, aside from chicken bones on the floor, tea leaves aplenty, and guru Paul sitting and gazing morosely at the points.......I'm leaning toward poor ground, and multiple unplugging and replugging cleaned the contacts on the wiring....plus, the stator is currently installed commando (no gasket), which may be helping the ground situation. Now to actually get it back together enough to make exhaust noises. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: paulh on June 23, 2016, 06:28:36 PM Ok, first, despite everything I read online (and, of course you can believe things you read online), the ignition had to be on. Various tests had been made with ignition both on and off, but no difference was noted......at those times..... Thats all the mention I get??Who told you the ignition had to be on,Hmmmmmmn??Seriously, nothing different was done to elicit fire in the sky, aside from chicken bones on the floor, tea leaves aplenty, and guru Paul sitting and gazing morosely at the points.......I'm leaning toward poor ground, and multiple unplugging and replugging cleaned the contacts on the wiring....plus, the stator is currently installed commando (no gasket), which may be helping the ground situation. Now to actually get it back together enough to make exhaust noises. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on June 23, 2016, 06:32:56 PM Yes, Paul did prove to me that I was wrong, and so were the online advisers......actually, the key to solving this is having someone knowledgable about bikes, as Paul is, giving a fresh eye and brain to the problem.......thanks man.....oh, Betty loves the grouted tile.......
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on June 23, 2016, 07:56:04 PM Howie you used up a ton of knowledge and good advise on this free site for a simple on off switch.
I suggest you buy another BCCMC hat to support the club and maybee another one for Paul. All kidding aside congratulations on finding the spark, good news indeed. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on June 23, 2016, 08:11:14 PM Yer right, John, lotta karma used up on this one......gotta find the answer to the meaning of life, or why the sky is blue, or why nobody signals when they change lanes....you know, info that will help humanity forever.....
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on June 23, 2016, 10:08:47 PM All good Howie, I am finally satisfied with my Harley starter problems basically by replacing the both the relay and the solenoid knowing the starter itself and the button on the bar was giving 12 volts to the solenoid. Now that I am confident that the Harley will not strand me I will move my attention to the Norton this week.
The Norton has an opposite problem, sparks galore! Almost like it got hit by lightning when I wasnt watching. So anti British. Some of the members have given me some insight so hoping it to be a short fix ( no pun intended ) Will update everyone with my results and hope to be riding it very soon. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on June 26, 2016, 04:38:30 PM Kiwi Roy and I rode down to the Moto Guzzi rally in John Day Oregon.
I'll have some more pics once I get them all sorted. There were 26 Stelvios at the rally, two of them are not in the picture. Must be every Stelvio in North America: (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b11/Lotek_Racing/20160625_085641_zpseau9h8if.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on June 26, 2016, 07:41:04 PM We were just down there 2 weeks ago for the Northwest GS rally, we had 11, or was it 12 bikes. Probably a lot more fun than the numbers they had.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on June 26, 2016, 10:36:13 PM I think the organisers claimed about 350 people attended.
Saw some very cool machinery. Very eccentric stuff too. There was a fellow there with a IConvert running a diesel engine and another fellow on a homebuilt Iconvert trike which had fully independent rear suspension and reverse. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on June 27, 2016, 06:50:55 AM More work on my KZ1000 engine. I have an oil leak on the gasket between cylinders and valves that I can't seem to get rid of. I stripped the engine down twice to fix it. New gaskets...lots of Permatex. Still weeping.
On the plus side Sweetums and I drove up to Pemberton yesterday. We met a tiny lady from Quebec at a pullout on Green Lake. We got chatting about older bikes and she said her first bike was an H2 750 Kawasaki back in the day. Nowadays she rides a new 250 Honda with dual acting single disc up front and a single on the rear. I would have taken a pic of the bike but I left my phone at home. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on June 27, 2016, 10:38:42 AM Did you check head and cylinder for flatness?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on June 28, 2016, 07:00:19 AM Did you check head and cylinder for flatness? Yes and no...I don't have a decent straight edge but I put a flat edge on it. It wasn't warped from what I saw. Last night I decided to leave the bike cold for a day or two. So I pulled the carbs and cleaned them up. I had a stripped thread on #2 carb synch screw so I changed it and did a mechanical synch. I've used two different types of Permatex spray on gasket stuff in the past. One is copper and the other is red. The copper seems much tackier and thicker. Right now I only have the red stuff so I think if I have to pull the engine apart again I'll buy some more copper permatex. It's never failed me. Edited to add that the bike runs much better with the carbs adjusted. (I also went to 17.5 pilot jets from 20) But the oil leak is still there, although much reduced. So at least one more head job is in the works, assuming I can get the Permatex copper spray gasket. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on June 30, 2016, 12:19:52 PM Yesterday was a busy day on the 900F:
*Pulled and cleaned the carbs - a second time. It idles fine now and drives fine above 2500RPM but something missing in-between. *De-greased and re-lubed final drive chain *Lubed side cover gromets. *Replaced broken pin in Horn harness *Replaced broken pin in Flasher harness *Replaced corroded pins in Brake light harness *Removed and cleaned neutral switch *Swapped on a better seat *Replaced fuse block power connector in headlight bucket (original was cracked) *Replaced or cleaned pins in several connectors (seem to be a bit of an ongoing theme) *Lubed throttle and choke cables Next up: *Carbs again. Ug! Waiting for an Alen head bolt kit for the carbs before tackling again. *Valve check and adjustment *Grease swingarm Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on June 30, 2016, 08:26:09 PM Sounds like you have pilot jet issues Bucko.
I finally got my KZ1000 running without oil leaks. The bike still barks once in a while so I have some adjusting on the carbs. And the starter drags so the brushes probably need changing. And the brakes need adjusting. And someone has to clean up all those tools and take the rags to the coin laundry where they have a special machine for dirty stuff. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Timtone on July 01, 2016, 09:51:34 AM We were just down there 2 weeks ago for the Northwest GS rally, we had 11, or was it 12 bikes. Probably a lot more fun than the numbers they had. I was there a short time before that. Showed up in JD on a Tuesday, another rider told me there would be 600 BMW bikes there by Thursday! I was gone by then. The weather was sure crappy when I was there, cold windy and rainy. It snowed on the peaks SE of JD the night I was there. They week before they had 100 degrees. LOL.The pass that the Guzzi Stelvio appears to be named after is a Bucket List destination for me. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on July 01, 2016, 02:41:39 PM Been working on the H1 since becoming the new owner and changing a few things back to stock before it goes in the livingroom ;)
had to break down the wheels again to get the date coded rims rechromed and now have them relaced with new spokes, just have to remount and balance the tires again...of course in the pictures they look the same as they did when I originally spent hours cleaning and polishing them but I coudn't live with it... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on July 01, 2016, 03:04:17 PM I think I need to drink more Coca Cola, you have much much more patience than me, Chris! The rims look awesome. 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on July 01, 2016, 04:19:50 PM I think I need to drink more Coca Cola, you have much much more patience than me, Chris! The rims look awesome. 8) thanks Glenn, wait until you see the Wes Cooley, couldn't leave it alone, had to give it a little attention before it hits the road again...Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on July 01, 2016, 06:07:26 PM It's weird Chris, you seem way more normal and calm in person than one is led to believe online.... ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on July 01, 2016, 06:09:22 PM Hide his can of coke from him. :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on July 01, 2016, 06:31:34 PM I think I need to drink more Coca Cola, you have much much more patience than me, Chris! The rims look awesome. 8) thanks Glenn, wait until you see the Wes Cooley, couldn't leave it alone, had to give it a little attention before it hits the road again...Look forward to it, this living on a fixed income stuff can inhibit a guys ability to tidy up a motorcycle... (but I wouldn't trade retirement for anything) ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on July 01, 2016, 08:54:06 PM Looks great Chris
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on July 02, 2016, 05:42:33 AM Those are really nice! I expect the rest of the bike to live up to its wheels! What year is it?
My KZ1000 project is ready to ride, although I still have a small weep through the head seal when the engine is really hot. I tried a couple of local stores to buy some Permatex copper spray on gasket but they were out. So I ordered a couple of cans and expect them in a week or so. Meanwhile I'll ride the bike and fix up the little things I know need to be fixed. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on July 02, 2016, 05:34:30 PM Pulled the starter out of "old Blue" the GS-1000G. I have noticed in last few weeks a slight reluctance to start, on occasion. Since the starter was changed out probably 10 or more years ago and hasn't been touched since I figured I should have a look at the brushes and clean the commutator grooves. I'll have to check with the Suzuki shop next week to see what length the brushes should be. They don't look too bad, but what the hell do I know. In the meantime, I'll ride my V=-Strom or ST=1100. Nice to have back up.
CHEERS Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on July 03, 2016, 05:30:04 AM Nice to have backup for sure! Happiness is having more than one motorcycle to ride! Today I'm trying to decide what bike to ride to Pemberton. Should I ride the Z1B or the KZ1000 LTD? This is the first time I've had the option.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Mack on July 07, 2016, 01:06:17 PM Installed FEK and fork signals
Before (http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr70/Nola75/Mobile%20Uploads/image_17.jpeg) (http://s470.photobucket.com/user/Nola75/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_17.jpeg.html) After (http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr70/Nola75/Mobile%20Uploads/image_3.png) (http://s470.photobucket.com/user/Nola75/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_3.png.html) Tucked plate (http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr70/Nola75/Mobile%20Uploads/image_14.jpeg) (http://s470.photobucket.com/user/Nola75/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_14.jpeg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on July 07, 2016, 03:17:19 PM Looks nice. Neat and tidy. I'm sure you've heard it before and will hear it again, the constabulary won't like it.
Good luck, Ross Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on July 07, 2016, 04:56:58 PM Very tidy indeed! I wonder... do you get free rides over the Port Mann with that setup? ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Mack on July 07, 2016, 05:22:14 PM Looks nice. Neat and tidy. I'm sure you've heard it before and will hear it again, the constabulary won't like it. Good luck, Ross Thanks....the thought had crossed my mind....time will tell. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Mack on July 07, 2016, 05:25:39 PM Very tidy indeed! I wonder... do you get free rides over the Port Mann with that setup? ;D Hmmm? Never crossed my mind....I'm in walnut grove and cross the golden ears a fair bit.....il have to keep an eye on my bills. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on July 07, 2016, 09:38:05 PM Nice...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on July 08, 2016, 08:10:15 AM Good looking bike !
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on July 08, 2016, 11:44:45 AM Instant classic!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Mack on July 14, 2016, 11:48:25 AM Cafe style seat for two up riding, rear pegs, and knee pads( yes I straightened them...just couldn't be bothered to re take photos.
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr70/Nola75/Mobile%20Uploads/image_26.jpeg) (http://s470.photobucket.com/user/Nola75/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_26.jpeg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on July 15, 2016, 10:18:28 AM That is a good looking bike , I want one !
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on July 24, 2016, 12:10:11 PM Electrical system work moving along slowly on the 73 - RD250 project.
Got spark today!! ;D >:D ;D >:D ;D >:D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on July 24, 2016, 12:15:49 PM Claudio, I knew you'd find spark somewhere....I left enough scattered around, like socks from the dryer, never to be found on purpose..... ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on July 24, 2016, 12:20:55 PM It's much harder to get spark on the west side..its that damn magnetic field from Shannon Lake.. >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on July 24, 2016, 12:26:10 PM Claudio, I knew you'd find spark somewhere....I left enough scattered around, like socks from the dryer, never to be found on purpose..... ::) I see what you're doing there Howard. You're a clever lad.... :) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on July 24, 2016, 12:32:07 PM It's much harder to get spark on the west side..its that damn magnetic field from Shannon Lake.. >:D I'm west of Shannon Lake so the magnetic field you speak of is almost non existent..... .....but Frank, I see what you're doing there as well. You're just as clever as Howie. ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on July 31, 2016, 10:32:43 AM Got a bunch of goodies for the the old 750, decent seat finally. And shocks, and more..maybe spruce the old girl up before she pukes her guts up on the highway...getting pretty tired that old bike.. Still likes to get on the highway though..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on August 04, 2016, 09:29:36 PM I made some shock brackets to take some ride height and chain deflection out of the tracker XS. I'm kind of a "trial and error guy".
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on September 04, 2016, 05:20:49 PM Installed a Kerker today so now I can change the oil without having to remove the exhaust. :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on September 04, 2016, 05:29:50 PM Installed a Kerker today so now I can change the oil without having to remove the exhaust. :o Looks good Henry!! Btw I showed my wife a pic of your bike....and she loves it...likes the "gold forks" in particular...:) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on September 04, 2016, 05:37:19 PM Installed a Kerker today so now I can change the oil without having to remove the exhaust. :o Looks good Henry!! Btw I showed my wife a pic of your bike....and she loves it...likes the "gold forks" in particular...:) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on September 04, 2016, 07:44:38 PM I liked the gold USD fork I had, but without a good matching rear change ..I thought it would look out of place..
Scored a Joe Hunt magneto , less drive today ! And I have another Joe Hunt with the drive coming soon.. Pretty scarce them Hunt mags... Will go good with my Webers... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on September 05, 2016, 06:04:41 AM After an easy ride to Horseshoe Bay and back I had some time so I decided to check valve clearance on Sweetum's KZ550 and then check the shims to see what I needed to order. The valve clearances were easy...just pop the cover and check the clearances. Only one small issue came up...on of the coils had to come off in order to lift the valve cover off the engine, but it was easy enough to do.
The shims are a different matter though. They're under the bucket instead of over, which means the cams have to be removed to take the buckets off. And that's a much bigger job than it looks because the tensioner has to come off, which means the carbs have to be removed. But the airbox can't come out until the carbs are removed, so it was touch and go for a while as to whether I would cut the airbox to get it out, but the carbs eventually loosened enough to slide out with the airbox in place. Then to top it off, none of the shims still had the numbers stamped on them so I had to mic each one to get the sizes. What started as a 1 to 2 hr job became a 4 hr job quite quickly, and the bike is still in pieces in the garage. So today I have to re-time the cams and put everything back in place. Good thing it's raining! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on September 05, 2016, 07:44:53 AM Major pain that shim UNDER bucket system. Fortunately they do tend to stay within clearances for many kms. The CBX's, and all that family of engines in 750, 900, and 1100 sizes as well as all the 2 valve Suzukis of that era have shims OVER the bucket. Never could see the sense of under the bucket designs for anything less than a full out racing engine. I guess the factories want you to take the bike to their dealers for service since t's NOT a simple task for the back yard mechanic. Go Figure?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on September 05, 2016, 10:00:58 AM I have heard rumors of shims being "spit" when on top? I would think you would have to have 1/4" clearance for that to happen ? Likely deserve it if you let things get that sloppy.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on September 05, 2016, 11:29:29 AM I suppose if a bike were highly over-revved in a racing situation a shim 'might' be sent flying and I have heard of it happening. But the revs must be astronomical. Just seems overkill for shim under bucket with engines that have rev limits of 8 or 10 thousand rpm. My little V-Strom 650 is red lined at 10,500, the Burgman at 8,500 and the ST -1100 at 8, and all have Shim under bucket. Not looking forward to the cost of having valves adjusted on any of them. At least they can be checked without the cams coming out first and if all is well, button 'em up for another many kms.
CHEERS Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on September 05, 2016, 06:20:29 PM I have heard rumors of shims being "spit" when on top? I would think you would have to have 1/4" clearance for that to happen ? Likely deserve it if you let things get that sloppy. Overhead cam clearances actually grow smaller over time. The only way to have too much clearance is to start with too much. Today I decided to clean the top of the engine around the crank breather, where dust and dirt had accumulated over time. Normally this would be a 15 minute job at most, but I decided to take off the starter cover to clean around the edge. Then I thought "What the hell...might as well take the crank breather off and do a thorough job." But there was some dirt left along the crack between the clutch cover and the engine, so I decided to take it off and see what the front sprocket looked like. I don't think that area had been cleaned since the bike was new in 1981, so I had to spend some time to clean it up before I could even see the sprocket. After I took it off I thought..."Well...inf or a dime...in for a dollar." I pulled off the guard that protects the alternator wiring and went right at it. Two cans of carb cleaner later I was done, except fot the bolt that I twisted off when I removed the guard. It's drilled now but I have no easyouts so it will stay like that for another day or two. But the engine and cases are now really clean! Oh! The sprocket? It's worn out. I ordered a new chain and sprockets from Z1E but they're on the move right now so I won't see the parts for a few weeks. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on September 22, 2016, 04:34:58 PM I decided to mount a windshield that I had from my Versys and put it on the 900 do to the fact that when I take it on a ride and put 400km+ my neck and upper body cant seam to take it any more.
I know people will say ride the Versys for those long trips but its just not as much fun doing day trips like the Z1 has been . ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on September 22, 2016, 06:53:57 PM Huh...looks good..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on September 22, 2016, 07:38:46 PM Looks good Henri. Have you noticed a difference yet? Any steering shake in turbulence?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on September 22, 2016, 07:55:22 PM Looks good Henri. Have you noticed a difference yet? Any steering shake in turbulence? Big difference and no turbulence at all. I will be taking it to Nakusp this weekend and see how it handles trying to keep up with Jetta90 and Glenn ;DTitle: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bajaman on September 22, 2016, 07:57:22 PM I take it on a ride and put 400km+ my neck and upper body cant seam to take it any more. Just end the pain and sell it to me....problem solved!!! :P LOL Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on September 22, 2016, 07:59:36 PM I take it on a ride and put 400km+ my neck and upper body cant seam to take it any more. Just end the pain and sell it to me....problem solved!!! :P LOL Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on September 23, 2016, 07:38:09 AM Looks good .
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on November 07, 2016, 08:51:26 PM Not as much a motorcycle as a new home for motorcycles.
After months of delay due to bureaucracy the new shop/garage with attached living quarters is underway. Unbelievable weather has been a real boon (so far). Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on November 07, 2016, 08:55:34 PM I did my Basement with them blocks.
You doing the whole house with them Bear? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on November 07, 2016, 10:15:29 PM I built a house all the way to the trusses with ICF, Good way to go.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on November 07, 2016, 11:20:06 PM Looks good, how big will the shop be?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on November 08, 2016, 08:05:07 AM Only the crawl space will be ICF. Conventional frame for everything else. The shop/garage will be 1000 sq ft. It will have a polyaspartic floor again, 3 glass garage rollup doors and a vent system with heat.
Long way to go yet ::) Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on November 08, 2016, 09:26:21 AM Collecting bits and pieces, mostly pieces
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab310/aazrr33/20161102_171229.jpg) Trevor, myself and a friend Roger went up to look at this piece, the noodle tried to put a 2012 DR650 engine in an 86' 600 bike, then realized it was out of his 'skill' level and we picked it up for $125. A real monster with a welder and a hammer but the 650 engine is intact thank god since Roger might need one for his 96' and I did manage to salvage some usable parts for my spare 600 so looks like I'll be able to put that together and put her up for sale which will be nice, more space in the shed. (http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab310/aazrr33/20161102_171239.jpg) I really think the guy was on meth though, there's 2 600 heads in that pile and he took a hammer to the underneath of both of them ??? :-\ totally ruined..... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on November 09, 2016, 05:06:08 PM Five most feared words in all motorcycling: "I think I'll Cafe it"
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on November 11, 2016, 04:44:57 PM I've started to clean up the lower regions of the V-Strom I picked up at the beginning of October, which involves dismantling the rear suspension/swing arm, etc. Naturally, I'll replace the sprockets and chain, tires, and whatever else I come across as worn.
First step was removing the front sprocket cover....you'd think I'd have an 8mm deep socket, but no.....ah, well, only tool I've had to fetch, so far. Removal revealed more oily dirt than I ever saw on any of the dirt bikes I've smurphed up.....must be almost two inches thick in places.....should lighten the bike by twenty pounds. A previous owner put a 520 chain and sprockets on it, rather than the factory 535, probably to save money. Sprockets are a little hooked, and chain has kinks, so tuti fiori for them. Happy that this bike has had a centre stand added. Tires are being included in the hijinks. I've had beater $300 bikes that were cleaner than this thing....ah, well, winter list. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on November 11, 2016, 05:42:31 PM We switch to 520 from 530 to lower rotating mass. . Dont know if its cheaper, sometimes we have to machine the sprockets thinner.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on November 11, 2016, 07:29:08 PM It is likely 532. A lot of people switch to 530-520 as it is so much more common chain. Oe's use 532 a lot.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on November 20, 2016, 09:52:00 PM Finally got around to doing the balance tensioner on my DR600. I was pretty sure I could hear it making noise and sure as heck it was pretty loose. Now it's good for another 6'000km.
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5472/30326768324_5a988dd335_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NcSBDW)2016-11-20_08-19-56 (https://flic.kr/p/NcSBDW) by Rob Ert (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146427719@N02/), on Flickr The bikes always been a bugger to kick over when she's cold so I pulled the carb again and made sure the pilot circuit was totally clean and readjusted the float. Set the mixture out a bit more for the new pipe and she first on the 2nd kick. The true test will be tomorrow morning when she's stone cold but I know I improved somethings today for sure Well deserving I figured..... (https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5514/30326776794_7c4ca1380a_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NcSEaY)2016-11-20_08-20-25 (https://flic.kr/p/NcSEaY) by Rob Ert (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146427719@N02/), on Flickr Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on November 20, 2016, 10:06:45 PM Good job Rob! I hope it'll fire up easier for you, I know a guy wants to get going in a hurry when you stall in the middle of a water crossing! ;D Working on freaking carbs would drive me to drink too. >:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on November 20, 2016, 10:16:13 PM Ya, those creeks are a bugger. I tell you though Glenn, working on the DR carb is a walk in the park, easy to get in and out, you can just rotate it in place to adjust or change jets, and best of all there's just one ;) This 38mm has a accelerator pump on it which I've never dealt with before but it seems to be working before. I really thought there would be a way of adjusting the pump but alas there isn't.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on December 18, 2016, 03:03:37 PM Finished adjusting the valves on the GS750 rider bike. They were getting a little snug. I prefer to run them on the loose side of the adjustment range. All good now. :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on December 24, 2016, 05:24:13 PM Buttoning up from the valve adj work, I noticed one of the oil lines that bring oil to the top end was oily wet. Damp more than wet. The top banjo fitting crimp to the line seems to be suspect.
Luckily, I have an almost complete spare parts motor. It had a good oil line. Spares are always good. ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Hayabuser on December 24, 2016, 05:33:39 PM Put heated grips on the Hyperbus this afternoon....
(https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/15626177_10154858836354921_7330222561861255310_o.jpg?oh=7b537f7d2aa7983e3df7d5c5f3c3f9c7&oe=58EC7C8C) ... looking forward to toasty hands on my annual Christmas ride tomorrow! :) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: star_deceiver on December 24, 2016, 08:21:12 PM Looks like I won't be getting the bike out for a Christmas ride... So we'll just terrorize the neighbourhood another way... >:D
(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af145/star_deceiver/image_11.jpeg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/star_deceiver/media/image_11.jpeg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on December 24, 2016, 09:20:52 PM Put heated grips on the Hyperbus this afternoon.... (https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/15626177_10154858836354921_7330222561861255310_o.jpg?oh=7b537f7d2aa7983e3df7d5c5f3c3f9c7&oe=58EC7C8C) ... looking forward to toasty hands on my annual Christmas ride tomorrow! :) oohhhhhhhh.......nice. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on December 28, 2016, 11:03:27 PM Forced to make my own decompression cable on the DR as the one I ordered from ebay was the wrong cable. Cut it to length and made ends based on this video. The video is wayyy to long but you can jump thru is easily to get the jist.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-gY27LTU2c worked very well. I haven't been able to test it out yet but pulling on it on the vice didn't break it so I can't imagine I'll be able to break it in regular use. (https://c7.staticflickr.com/1/466/31578740750_fb816860b6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Q7virq)20161228_171527 (https://flic.kr/p/Q7virq) by Rob Ert (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146427719@N02/), on Flickr Also, the last time I was out on the DR it was a mud bath and my 'waterproof' Garmin jammed up on me when I got home, had a heck of a time disconnecting the unit from it's base. You can see the push knob on the lower right side, totally stuck. (https://c2.staticflickr.com/1/642/31951785705_2c043f0ba4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QFtfGZ)20161228_173044 (https://flic.kr/p/QFtfGZ) by Rob Ert (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146427719@N02/), on Flickr (https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/451/31914777496_2921304fac_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QCczsq)20161228_173054 (https://flic.kr/p/QCczsq) by Rob Ert (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146427719@N02/), on Flickr (https://c4.staticflickr.com/1/603/31835422491_f6ffbbdd74_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QvbRYF)20161228_174421 (https://flic.kr/p/QvbRYF) by Rob Ert (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146427719@N02/), on Flickr I was surprised that there was no rubber gaskets in there at all. Oh well, all fixed now, amazing how such a little bit of dirt can jam things up. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on December 29, 2016, 01:11:59 AM Your decompressor cable is coming in at a less than ideal angle, going to wear the cable prematurely.
Keep in mind where the cable end is now comes out even further from its pivot than its present location. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on December 29, 2016, 09:47:07 AM Your decompressor cable is coming in at a less than ideal angle, going to wear the cable prematurely. Keep in mind where the cable end is now comes out even further from its pivot than its present location. ??? I didn't quite get what you were referring to but everything is pretty well predetermined by the factory, there's no adjustment to the angle of the cable. And it pretty well has to come in at the angle it's at so it will work properly. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on December 29, 2016, 12:07:01 PM Didn't do anything with the bike, but I have been building a light trailer. Just have to wire it, install a safety chain and paint.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on December 29, 2016, 12:28:43 PM Very nice looking Mark, where did the axle come from? Is it going to have the ability to put 2 bikes on it or just the 1? man, to have the shop space and tools.... :-[
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on December 29, 2016, 12:35:46 PM Just one bike. I got the axle from Princess auto. It's the smallest/narrowest one they sell.It comes on sale once in a while for around 100$
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on December 30, 2016, 09:09:13 AM Good looking job on the trailer .
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on January 04, 2017, 05:10:22 PM My lucky day. Went to kick the ol' DR over in the shed and one of the oil cooler lines blows a hole :o man, if I had been out riding lord only knows where that could have happened. Even the 2nd line was well on it's way to going, happened to have some spares on hand (see hoarding is a good thing) in good shape so they'll do the trick till new ones arrive.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/496/31268633664_6f2457d9d1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PD6Vpw)20170104_105208 (https://flic.kr/p/PD6Vpw) by Rob Ert (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146427719@N02/), on Flickr (https://c5.staticflickr.com/1/616/31268633124_073d18b419_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PD6Vfd)20170104_105200 (https://flic.kr/p/PD6Vfd) by Rob Ert (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146427719@N02/), on Flickr (https://c4.staticflickr.com/1/364/31299824323_6a6e821d97_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PFRMiv)20170104_105131 (https://flic.kr/p/PFRMiv) by Rob Ert (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146427719@N02/), on Flickr Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on January 04, 2017, 09:10:13 PM Wow, that's a pretty crusty line.
Good thing it popped at home. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on January 04, 2017, 09:39:27 PM What would you do in the woids ?
Now is the time to find out,bif you can loop a single line back ( bypassing cooler) to get yourself home.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on January 04, 2017, 09:40:43 PM Ah, Rob's quite a MacGuyvery kind of guy. I suspect that if it blew out in the boonies he would have taken some sap from the nearest tree and plugged it up so he could get home. ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on January 04, 2017, 11:04:17 PM Lesson learned, check your lines people.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on January 05, 2017, 10:31:26 PM Replaced the valve seals on my 78' 1000 without taking the head off today.
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5612/22805358948_4ac87300ec_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AKeqFW)Hang cam chain (https://flic.kr/p/AKeqFW) by Rob Ert (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146427719@N02/), on Flickr (https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/504/32095366336_33396d635b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QUa9e7)20170105_104323(0) (https://flic.kr/p/QUa9e7) by Rob Ert (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146427719@N02/), on Flickr (https://c3.staticflickr.com/1/388/31293034274_794bf99484_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PFfYRG)20170105_145727 (https://flic.kr/p/PFfYRG) by Rob Ert (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146427719@N02/), on Flickr some handy tools for the job (https://c5.staticflickr.com/1/317/31293029524_aef631ac5d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PFfXrN)20170105_151734 (https://flic.kr/p/PFfXrN) by Rob Ert (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146427719@N02/), on Flickr For putting the keepers back in and for pulling out the old valve seals. Another can't do without tool... (https://c5.staticflickr.com/1/288/32095351716_afc63b8596_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QUa4T3)20170105_145802 (https://flic.kr/p/QUa4T3) by Rob Ert (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146427719@N02/), on Flickr For taking out the keepers, and for fishing out the old valve seals that flip thru the air as you swear like a trucker trying to get them out and then they fall down the cam chain channel to the bowels of the engine..........VERY good tool to have indeed Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on January 19, 2017, 11:34:14 PM The LeMans is back on two wheels with most of the bodywork refitted.
Just have to finish up some small electrical stuff and it will be ready to fire. Feels good to be making progress again. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Mark1 on January 22, 2017, 10:22:39 AM (http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah174/Scoobyvan/20160909_1403231_zpsuyrgbv3g.jpg)
Well the '81 1100e is coming along. So far, I have fixed the circuit boards for the check panel, swapped out the carbs from 33mm smoothbores to 36mm CVs, swapped out the supertrapp exhaust for a Yoshimura system and installed new tires and wheel bearings. Now I just have to finish off the paint, decals and clear coat and put her on the road for final tuning. I'm really looking forward to feeling her strength. (http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah174/Scoobyvan/20170117_1608051_zpsohl1jlbq.jpg) (http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah174/Scoobyvan/20170118_2029261_zpsrq9tu6ta.jpg) (http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah174/Scoobyvan/20170111_1143591_zpsfao5tsal.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Mark1 on January 22, 2017, 10:31:02 AM (http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah174/Scoobyvan/20161109_1355261_zpssfbejrac.jpg)
Accidentally came home with an '86 Concours. Had some mechanical issues. Luckily, I have a spare parts Concours with everything she needed. Just waiting for some windscreen bolts and its time to hit the road for some more final tuning. (http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah174/Scoobyvan/20161126_1632341_zpscqrhbeob.jpg) My brother really seems to like it. Looks like she'll need a good bath too. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Mark1 on January 22, 2017, 10:38:53 AM (http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah174/Scoobyvan/20170118_1413251_zps3aavypwz.jpg)
(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah174/Scoobyvan/20160401_1856221_zpsn8jcjxly.jpg) Received a nice package from my cousin in Calgary last week. Racetech shock for the 1150 and he threw in a set of carb tuning gauges because he thought I could use them more than him. Champion!! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on January 22, 2017, 11:03:42 AM That is one great collection of bikes you've got right now Mark. And that Racetec along with the vacuum gauge set up....talk about a Christmas present!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on January 22, 2017, 11:19:59 AM I road a former members 1150 which had a Busa shock. The thing pulled like a train on nitromethane!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on January 25, 2017, 11:23:31 PM Went out to the workshop on Tuesday as the temperatures were above freezing, finally. Took all of about 3 seconds to get the old ST-1100 to fire up after sitting for 5 or 6 weeks in below freezing temperatures. Not bad for a 27 year old Bike. Mr.Honda does build some good stuff.
CHEERS Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on February 08, 2017, 02:31:31 PM Working on an old iron head . Made in the U.S.A. ! ........... This won't come as a surprise to anyone on this site .
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v618/Dawson/DSC01379_zps3cgq5jam.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Dawson/media/DSC01379_zps3cgq5jam.jpg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on February 08, 2017, 02:36:52 PM Here are the forks polished up .
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v618/Dawson/DSC01421_zpspgd4m0v8.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Dawson/media/DSC01421_zpspgd4m0v8.jpg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on February 08, 2017, 02:52:56 PM Buffing the fender struts .
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v618/Dawson/DSC01398_zpsp6csvot2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Dawson/media/DSC01398_zpsp6csvot2.jpg.html) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v618/Dawson/DSC01411_zpsxh7pvrzl.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Dawson/media/DSC01411_zpsxh7pvrzl.jpg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on February 08, 2017, 05:55:46 PM Nice work Billy!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on February 08, 2017, 06:41:31 PM Amazing, good job of cleaning those up. I should check my forks they are likely Showa also.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 08, 2017, 08:04:52 PM Yes they are, since around 75 ish ..they ran Kayaba forks for around two years..single disc on them.
I cut many of those reflector blocks off them over the years.. On the lathe and on the mill. And turned some FXWG lowers back to looking like FLH ones. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on February 09, 2017, 07:55:44 AM Billy that is some fine work. Love the look of rejuvenated aluminum. Better than chrome in some ways.
Thanks for sharing. Missing the bike work these days with the house build. Can't wait to get back at it. It will be hard to get me out of the new setting when done. Hope to get a few projects done. Keep those pictures coming please. Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on February 09, 2017, 09:24:19 AM I never did it before but had a good instructor . I was surprised how well it all came back with a little work .
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on February 09, 2017, 10:48:30 AM How about a tutorial?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on February 11, 2017, 03:20:15 PM Took the Lemon out for her first real ride since the re-assembly.
Fuel leaks are all gone thanks to some better fuel line clamps. Runs like a dream, sounds fantastic. Very happy even though it's a bit more cramped than before. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on February 11, 2017, 04:17:26 PM I got some chrome stuff back from Superior yesterday.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on February 11, 2017, 04:20:04 PM Two signal lights back together. ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on February 11, 2017, 05:32:36 PM Wow , looks good !
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on February 11, 2017, 06:35:06 PM Looks very good Bill
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bajaman on February 11, 2017, 07:59:55 PM I got some chrome stuff back from Superior yesterday. Nice...even better on a Kawasaki !! >:D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on February 11, 2017, 08:08:39 PM They do great work, although they take their time!
Yesterday I also took the black painted stuff to Wally Routledge for powder coating. Should be done in a couple of weeks. The last major projects are to buy new pistons and sleeves and a new set of carbs. Then it's time to start putting things together again. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bajaman on February 11, 2017, 10:13:15 PM They do great work, although they take their time! Yesterday I also took the black painted stuff to Wally Routledge for powder coating. Should be done in a couple of weeks. The last major projects are to buy new pistons and sleeves and a new set of carbs. Then it's time to start putting things together again. Ya...I also have a few bits going in for powder here in Comox. I have a rew pieces that need to go to Vic off the wife's Kawasaki roadrunner for chrome...hopefully I won't have to remortgage the house...lol :P Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on February 12, 2017, 07:14:10 AM Chrome prices have gone through the roof lately. Not sure if it's environmental driving the cost or what. The only consolation after forking out the dough is looking at a flawless chrome job!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on February 12, 2017, 08:07:34 AM It's the price of copper that's doing it.
They go through a ton of copper getting everything perfect. Think of it as the "bondo" in the process. Copper is used to fill any imperfections, they build up a layer of copper then sand and buff until it's perfect. Then it gets a layer of nickel and a layer of chrome. Kinda like how high petroleum prices make upholstery more expensive. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 12, 2017, 09:14:20 AM Not sure if I buy that...
If a third of the work process goes up by a third, does the whole price have to go up by a third..? I suspect its platingspeak for... There aint many of us doing this, you're so lucky we are close , and we are doing you a favor.......... The reality may be..we charge way more than for production work, its actually interesting, but we have to get one of our guys to do it, that is actually awake and does not get comebacks. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on February 12, 2017, 09:18:27 AM Do you buy that the price of copper has gone through the roof?
That's a cold, hard fact. These guys aren't really a production shop, they do decorative plating only. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 12, 2017, 09:44:07 AM Yes, well known fact.. But there is always the cost of producing it as well.
Copper pipe. The price goes up and down , but the pipe makng does not fluctuate, like the metal price. You know hwat went up a lot the last three decades.. Automotive paint.. That got really high.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Steve G. on February 12, 2017, 09:44:34 AM I agree with Shawn that copper is more expensive, than it was 15 years ago. It's actually down almost 50% since 2012. As of 2017, the biggest cost by far faced by a chrome shop is the environmental fees charged to take away the waste products of the vat, which universally is now considered a hazardous waste product, stage one carcinogen.
My most recent frame off restoration in 2013 brought this fact to light for me, my chrome budget was 300% more than planned. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 12, 2017, 09:50:25 AM Copper prices now are lower than they were in 2005, labor prices are not lower..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 12, 2017, 09:52:06 AM Environmental fees have risen much more than copper prices, so has paint..
We used to get motorcycle body parts painted, and out the door...for what the paint now costs. What has gone down..is the amount of chrome shops. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Steve G. on February 12, 2017, 12:01:48 PM Environmental fees have risen much more than copper prices, so has paint.. We used to get motorcycle body parts painted, and out the door...for what the paint now costs. What has gone down..is the amount of chrome shops. Correct. And the quality of chrome shop work. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on February 12, 2017, 12:44:44 PM You know hwat went up a lot the last three decades.. Automotive paint.. That got really high.. Petroleum product... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on February 12, 2017, 02:39:46 PM Copper has may some small part in it but it's not the major reason I don't think. End of 2005 copper was about $2.15/lb and on its way to about double that much. Today it's recovering from a low early last year of about $1.95 but it's still only $2.75 as of Friday. Hydro is probably up more percentage wise than copper and the process consumes a fair bit of electricity. But I still think environmental costs are driving things, although I don't have any data on that.
Today was the day to put the new wheels on Sweetum's bike. I should know better than to help her but she really did ask for help and I thought it would be a good teaching moment. I guess I'm not much of a teacher.....more of a doer, but I don't seem to do anything the same way she does. Three hours later the wheels were on. The only thing left to do is for Sweetums to pick up the tank and covers from the paint shop and install them. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 12, 2017, 03:18:50 PM I believe copper used in plating is in solution, ie liquid form, with a percentage of dissolved copper. When most of the copper get used out of the solution, a nasty pricey disposal problem is next step.
My exposure to metals is mainly aluminum,and of course prices rise and fall. And of course the processed price is different than pure metal price. And they dont follow hand in hand. Add to the fact that the metal sellers usually sell based on their buy in price. Now the wise dealer would buy up stocks at a time when prices are lower,if they have the capital and the storage. Then the wise thing to do is adjust price to current market as it increases, making a better profit... So a lit f times that is how it works, but not written in stone. That may help understand the situation. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on February 12, 2017, 06:34:01 PM Strange.
In one post, you're lamenting the loss of small, skilled shops. In the next, you think those shops charge too much money. I'm all for saving a buck but I've never had good results using the lowest bidder. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on February 12, 2017, 07:52:19 PM I believe copper used in plating is in solution, ie liquid form, with a percentage of dissolved copper. When most of the copper get used out of the solution, a nasty pricey disposal problem is next step. My exposure to metals is mainly aluminum,and of course prices rise and fall. And of course the processed price is different than pure metal price. And they dont follow hand in hand. Add to the fact that the metal sellers usually sell based on their buy in price. Now the wise dealer would buy up stocks at a time when prices are lower,if they have the capital and the storage. Then the wise thing to do is adjust price to current market as it increases, making a better profit... So a lit f times that is how it works, but not written in stone. That may help understand the situation. Yep, copper is soluble in water. The solubility increases as the water pH decreases, or in other words when the water becomes more acidic. This is why electroplating is done in an acid bath. Put a chunk of copper in the vat and it will slowly dissolve. And if you stick a rod into the bath and run some DC current through it you will see the copper come out of solution onto the rod. That's why they call it electroplating. You can continue to add more copper plates to the acid bath as long as the solution doesn't become contaminated. That's why electroplaters are so wary of rechroming exhaust pipes....because of the potential for carbon contamination. As for copper markets....I've spent an entire career in the business and I know it very well. Big manufacturers that use copper will have just in time supply systems to minimize their inventory. No one wants a bundle of money tied up in inventory. What they will do to protect their price is to buy and sell puts and calls on future copper deliveries to take the risk out of big price increases. Copper producers often do the same thing to take the risk out of future price drops. Small guys use the cash from one deal to finance the next so they don't have a lot of dough to tie up in a bunch of copper in the back shed where it might get stolen. Processed price starts from the metal price and then adds on cost of production plus margin for whatever is being processed. In the case of electroplating there is no processing required for the copper they use They don't buy liquid copper as it doesn't exist...at least at room temperature. What they buy is copper plates that they can use as cathodes in their tanks. These are the same cathodes produced in a copper refinery, although they may be sliced into smaller plates. Interestingly, refinery copper is made using the same electroplating process that the chromers use but they start with a smelted copper billet (with impurities) and turn it into virtually 100% copper plate. Shawn, I'm with you on the lowest price thing. Quality comes first with me with pretty much everything. You were the one who turned me onto Superior and I'm glad you did. They do quality work. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 12, 2017, 09:03:40 PM I priced 1 1/4 inch copper round bar, a while back ....... for like a foot or foot and a half.
90 .00 per foot..and its under 5 lbs per foot. And I thought brass was pricey.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 12, 2017, 09:06:18 PM Strange. Not sure if that was directed at me ? ?In one post, you're lamenting the loss of small, skilled shops. In the next, you think those shops charge too much money. I'm all for saving a buck but I've never had good results using the lowest bidder. I never said they were overcharging, I simply said the reason they are giving you is exaggerated.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on February 13, 2017, 11:03:13 AM How about a tutorial? I spent a few hours on each one . Sanding with 400 , 600, 800 , 2000 grit sand paper then hit the buffer wheel . I seen some brand new chrome struts on the internet for under $20.00 each ...it doesn't make sense spending that much time but I would rather have original . I am getting a little quicker . Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on February 13, 2017, 11:44:51 AM I used 230, 600, 1200 and 2000 before buffing. The first two were by necessity as I couldn't find any 400 or 800 here in Squish.
So far I've done all my side covers and my lower forks, but I don't like the shiny forks so will likely scuff them up to look more like originals. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 13, 2017, 12:07:48 PM Scotchbrite wheels if you can find them will do it quickly.
Look like factory brushed finish.. . Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on February 13, 2017, 02:52:35 PM Scotchbrite wheels if you can find them will do it quickly. Look like factory brushed finish.. . Thanks! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on February 14, 2017, 07:20:57 PM Scotchbrite wheels if you can find them will do it quickly. Look like factory brushed finish.. . I like the sound of that ! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Mark1 on February 20, 2017, 04:52:49 PM (http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah174/Scoobyvan/20170219_164646_zpsmodtb9yu.jpg)
Put on the 1150 oil cooler this weekend. Cleaner look. (http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah174/Scoobyvan/20170129_131935_zpsmev5cgmq.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on February 20, 2017, 05:18:49 PM Put on the 1150 oil cooler this weekend. Cleaner look. (http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah174/Scoobyvan/20170129_131935_zpsmev5cgmq.jpg) Looking good Mark. (http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac332/peatreek/Funny%20Stuff/Like-Helmet_zpsmiked0of.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on March 09, 2017, 09:20:34 PM Insured the LeMans under it's vintage plate and put insurance on my Stelvio.
Hopefully some wishful thinking will bring the nice weather! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Kiwi_Roy on March 23, 2017, 08:50:21 PM What's a Vintage plate cost relative to a collector plate Shawn?
Do you have to go through the same approval process? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on March 23, 2017, 09:09:34 PM What's a Vintage plate cost relative to a collector plate Shawn? Do you have to go through the same approval process? Insurance for the year was: 2 mil 3rd party liability: $97.00 Comprehensive, valued at $10,000: $28.00 Total: $125.00 To be used for exhibitions, parades, club activities, community events, weddings and graduations. Everyday pleasure driving is not permitted. Coffee is a club activity, so are group rides. If you post that you are going for a ride on the forum, it's a club activity. It's a little more money than a storage policy but it lets you get the bike out and exercise it so it doesn't rot from sitting. Rules aren't as strict for how nice the bike has to be. When you insure, they ask you to pick a condition from 1-5. 1 being fully restored and 5 being a non-running heap of parts. They ask for pictures but the bike doesn't have to be perfect. My Ducati is insured on a vintage plate and is listed as "undergoing restoration" which it is. Parts that need to be repaired or replaced are restored before being put back on. It's a good compromise that lets you keep the bike insured and lets you use it a bit. Shawn Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on April 08, 2017, 10:37:13 PM Okay so a few weeks ago June said to me "isnt it time to change the oil in my Honda" What that really meant was didnt you spend a whole year with the new Harley and the last few months getting the Norton revitalized and back on the road. So up on the hoist it went a couple of weeks ago and here are a couple pictures from tonight. A couple more weeks and the oil change should be completed on her Honda.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on April 09, 2017, 06:30:36 AM Nice work on the shiny bits John. How did you do it?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on April 09, 2017, 07:42:37 AM What oil are you using? ;D
>ducks< Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Steve G. on April 09, 2017, 07:49:01 AM What oil are you using? ;D >ducks< Oil thread??? Love it!! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on April 09, 2017, 10:44:27 AM I'll get the popcorn...
>:D :o >:D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on April 16, 2017, 05:06:14 PM Looks like Starbucks will be busy this year. Over 200 bikes by noon and about 50 when I stopped around 3 PM. I decided to head to Horseshoe Bay and have never seen that many bikes on the Sea to Sky. Traffic was backed up just North of Lion's Bay so I turned around and came back home. Photo is of Starbucks with about 50 bikes in front.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on April 16, 2017, 06:26:43 PM John, can I bring my bike by for an oil change???
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on April 16, 2017, 10:05:30 PM Bill funny thing that you mention the volume of bikes on the Sea to Sky today as June and I have commented a couple times that every bike with a plate was on the road to Harrison today. We actually had to wait for a couple of bikes to leave the pub parking lot so we could park. We then went inside to a line up of people to be seated, this at 100 in the afternoon. Fortunately there were just the two of us and there were two empty seats at the bar and I must say the service and food were good.
The ride of course was better and June got in her first ride of the year. Rob, if you have a few months please feel free to drop your bike off here for an oil change. Oh and make sure you dont phone me while I am tightening any of those drain plug bolts or float bowl drain plugs. I do not offer warranty here okay. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on April 29, 2017, 01:43:12 PM Took the Lemon to work this morning for an oil change.
As I rolled into the gas station I discovered that the linkage from my shifter had fallen off. One of the quick-clips supplied by Tarrozzi had jumped ship on the way to the gas station. I wandered the station parking lot looking for the clip but no luck. I found a hairpin from a trailer hitch so I jammed that in the hole, filled up and headed back along the same route to see if I could find the clip. I spotted the clip laying in the road just as a car ran it over. I made a u-turn, pulled over, picked it up, managed to straighten it and jam it back on. Rode to work and safety-wired the little buggers in place. These bloody things: (http://www.discovolantemoto.co.uk/ekmps/shops/howarddavies/images/clevis-clip-quick-release.-2066-p[ekm]226x151[ekm].jpg) Safely at work I changed all her vital fluids and rode home without incident. I'm trying Redline Shockproof gear oil in the transmission and final drive, we'll see what happens. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on May 15, 2017, 07:17:39 AM God damn header bolts.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4181/34513482972_102e0c4ca6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UzQC4f)20170511_183904 (https://flic.kr/p/UzQC4f) by Rob Ert (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146427719@N02/), on Flickr One was stripped, that was an easy fix by retapping and going further than the stock tapped hole. Then there was the 2nd one >:( busted off in the head. Drilled what I could and tapped with a 6mm . Everything is back together and seems to be holding but only some road testing will tell if it will hold for sure. I' didn't want to take the head off as I'm leaving for a trip in 3 weeks and then there's the issue of $350 for all the gaskets. I hate header bolts. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on May 15, 2017, 08:00:11 AM 350.for gaskets? How much for full engine gasket set ?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on May 15, 2017, 01:27:29 PM Easy to spend lots of $ on OEM gaskets.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on May 15, 2017, 01:57:14 PM I keep forgetting thathere is probably no twincam valve cover gaskets for 12 - 30 bux Can..
How much for a head gasket ? I am thinking a Cometic should be under 100 us . 110 US plus shipping for complete top set including MLS gasket.. From CycleX. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on May 15, 2017, 02:12:35 PM For $350 I'd be making my own.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on May 15, 2017, 04:29:00 PM As 754 suggests, Cometic is your friend (at least for head and base gaskets).
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on May 15, 2017, 05:22:07 PM For Suzuki we've never had much sucess with aftermarket gaskets, although Cometic is better than the typical Versah and such. Just the head gasket alone is $100.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Kiwi Canuck on May 15, 2017, 06:36:22 PM God damn header bolts. (https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4181/34513482972_102e0c4ca6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UzQC4f)20170511_183904 (https://flic.kr/p/UzQC4f) by Rob Ert (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146427719@N02/), on Flickr One was stripped, that was an easy fix by retapping and going further than the stock tapped hole. Then there was the 2nd one >:( busted off in the head. Drilled what I could and tapped with a 6mm . Everything is back together and seems to be holding but only some road testing will tell if it will hold for sure. I' didn't want to take the head off as I'm leaving for a trip in 3 weeks and then there's the issue of $350 for all the gaskets. I hate header bolts. Rob, Murray from Modern Motorcycles told me he has 2 or 3 OEM GS1000 gasket kits, they are much less expensive that way if you ever need one. I'll check how much next time I'm talking to him. David. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on May 15, 2017, 06:48:56 PM I still have ones from years ago,some in packages..
Best to buy that stuff ahead.. But you should mark it....cleary... I tossed a folded over and taped piece of cardboard about 17inches long, as it started to burn I saw the outlinne of not ( The man formerly known as JC )...but a CB750 headgasket....factory one of course................lesson learned... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on May 15, 2017, 07:56:43 PM Why take the head off when he is leaving for a trip in 3 weeks. Hold them in with a spring if you have to Rob and enjoy the trip.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on May 15, 2017, 08:24:46 PM Before you take the head off, make a fixture.
Fits snug to exhaust hole, and two holes for the studs. One should be sized for removeable drill bushing with helicoil size hole. Clamp on remaining stud, drill thru bushing, if that dont clean it enough, then pull the bushing and make a bigger one to fit larger insert or custom stud . Should be right on centre..leave head on . I would use a flat bottom drill if the hole has been started. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on May 15, 2017, 08:36:08 PM I'd appreciate you looking into what Murray has David, thanks. And that's a good idea Frank, I've never done a helicoil before so I'm sure I'll be looking for advice when the time comes.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: GKBO on May 16, 2017, 05:15:27 AM I have a Helicoil set if you need Rob.Hate those header bolts so much ALL my Suzuki's have studs on the exhaust
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on May 16, 2017, 07:32:53 PM Rob, I am not sure about the other guys on the site but I have done a few helicoils on my bikes over time and I feel they are stronger than the original aluminum threads if done properly. If the Japanese were smart they would have come from the factory sleeved with helicoils but that would have been a tremendous expense.
Sometimes we simply break bolts or strip threads and thats part of our maintenance. Not sure if any one else agrees with me. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on May 16, 2017, 07:47:11 PM Rob, I am not sure about the other guys on the site but I have done a few helicoils on my bikes over time and I feel they are stronger than the original aluminum threads if done properly. If the Japanese were smart they would have come from the factory sleeved with helicoils but that would have been a tremendous expense. I agree...Sometimes we simply break bolts or strip threads and thats part of our maintenance. Not sure if any one else agrees with me. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on May 16, 2017, 08:00:21 PM John, have you tried time serts? I think they are stronger than heli coils.
Tonight I tried my hand at zinc plating. I mixed up some Arm & Hammer washing soda with 5% vinegar and plunked a big block of zinc on the bottome of a 2 lb peanut butter jar. For a power source I initially used my battery charger but quickly realized it was too "hot" so I tried a 1.5 volt battery and that seemed to be just about right. I was doing spokes and after about 15 minutes I had what I thought was enough plating, but it was still a bit dull so I used some Mother's on it and shone the spoke right up. Only 79 more to re-plate! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on May 16, 2017, 08:01:40 PM Where did you get the zinc?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on May 16, 2017, 08:41:08 PM Where did you get the zinc? I'm guessing at a ship chandler... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on May 16, 2017, 09:24:21 PM John, have you tried time serts? I think they are stronger than heli coils. Tonight I tried my hand at zinc plating. I mixed up some Arm & Hammer washing soda with 5% vinegar and plunked a big block of zinc on the bottome of a 2 lb peanut butter jar. For a power source I initially used my battery charger but quickly realized it was too "hot" so I tried a 1.5 volt battery and that seemed to be just about right. I was doing spokes and after about 15 minutes I had what I thought was enough plating, but it was still a bit dull so I used some Mother's on it and shone the spoke right up. Only 79 more to re-plate! Bill I have thought of that however June purchases our peanut butter in 1 lb jars so helicoils it is for me. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on May 16, 2017, 09:32:30 PM 2lb peanut butter jar :o :o I had no idea there was such a thing....
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on May 16, 2017, 09:59:44 PM There are some great tutorials for zinc plating on youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy6u2kikAA4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy6u2kikAA4)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on May 16, 2017, 10:21:24 PM Dang you Twisted.....here I thought maybe Steveston Hardware..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: GKBO on May 17, 2017, 04:53:25 AM I bought a roll of zinc moss removal strip from Rona,About 5 lbs of it for $10 or so.Gets all the way round that way ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on May 17, 2017, 07:12:44 AM The zinc came from Amazon of all places! Good Canadian made zinc! I drilled a hole in the middle and soldered the wire into it. The other end of the wire goes to positive on the power source. The negative lead goes to the end of the spoke.
Instructions came from Wally Routledge. I did look on Youtube...there is one video of a guy using pickle juice! John, the large jar of peanut butter lasts longer than the small one and we have three dogs that love the stuff. Good way to give them their pills. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on May 17, 2017, 07:16:35 AM First photo is my second try with lower voltage. You can see the new zinc on the spoke. This was after 10 minutes...maybe not long enough. Second photo is the spoke that's had some Mothers polish treatment.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on May 17, 2017, 08:00:12 AM Ummm, i should really think about that..
Because I have about 2000 bicycle spokes, Torrington double-butted...that are worth about a buck a piece...US...if they look like that....hmmm.. Do they hold up good.. Van is the perfect place to test them. After I saw the ingot.. I think I have a really nice round one somewhere. The story of the crate of spokes...I almost didnt get..is epic, should be on picker TV. And.....now... Apparently... It aint over ...yet. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on May 17, 2017, 08:06:41 AM So I am thinking.. Wanna do a bunch at a time...?
A square dog biscuit container, them 2 feet high, by about a foot square..would hold almost a full set of spokes. I think they are used fir gobs of other product.... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on May 17, 2017, 09:02:16 AM There would not be a problem doing more than one, but the current would have to increase for each additional spoke and they would have to be somehow connected electrically from one to another to another in order to get the current to flow through a full circuit. I was thinking of drilling holes in a piece of plywood and poking the threads of each spoke through, and then wrap a bare wire around each threaded portion and hold it there with the spoke "nut". The container would have to be full enough so that the entire spoke up to the threaded portion was immersed in the liquid. And one would want a substantial amount of zinc surface area as an anode in order to ensure proper ion transfer.
Something I haven't yet done is to strip the old zinc off the spokes. I just cleaned them up really good, as most of them are in pretty good condition other than being dirty. Superior Electroplating offered to strip them if I want to take them down to their shop in Surrey. I might do that if I have any issues. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on May 17, 2017, 09:10:28 AM So I was thinking, wire rack with square holes in it.
Tie from one spoke to the next, to the next...at least 15 or more on a string, then hang from the rack. Should work. The ones I want to do are 10 5/8 long. But how close is the zinc to original? I thought they may be cad plated? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on May 17, 2017, 11:46:36 AM So I was thinking, wire rack with square holes in it. Tie from one spoke to the next, to the next...at least 15 or more on a string, then hang from the rack. Should work. The ones I want to do are 10 5/8 long. But how close is the zinc to original? I thought they may be cad plated? That would work. I think different spokes are coated with different combinations of metals. To my knowledge KHI used zinc on the spokes but they added cadmium or something else to the nipples to give them a brassier colour. I might go with new nipples because they're harder to re-coat. My next attempt will be done with a small charger...maybe for a cell phone or something similar. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on May 17, 2017, 12:20:57 PM I think a 1.5 amp tricklecharger, like my motorcycle one .....would do it..
6 orv12 volts.? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on May 17, 2017, 02:12:47 PM I think a 1.5 amp tricklecharger, like my motorcycle one .....would do it.. 6 orv12 volts.? Lower is better I think. I tried my 12 volt charger and the coating came out really dark. Then I tried a 1.5 volt battery and the result is what you see in the photos. I found a place in Richmond that will do zinc plating. Here is their answer to my query. YES........we can re-zinc plate your parts........Minimum charge is $125.00. They would be individually wired up and then plated. Forks can be hardchromed but we would have to see the condition of them to determine price. Please bring them in to get firm prices. Open Monday - Friday from 8 am - 3 pm thanks Rose Pennington, Credit & Administrative Assistant Ebco Metal Finishing 15200 Knox Way Richmond, BC V6V 3A6 Tel: 604-244-1508 Fax: 604-244-1501 info@ebcometalfinishing.com website: ebcometalfinishing.com Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on May 27, 2017, 05:23:33 PM Apparently, I broke it...
Took the yellow Duc for a ride and came home short one cylinder. Seems like lost compression, It still fires when you get it opened up but it won't idle on it. Yes, it's getting fuel at idle. Really, I've done nothing to it except change the oil and ride it since taking it out of storage. Probably just due for a tune-up and valve adjustment. I'll probably pull the head and take a look. All in all, it's been good so far. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Hawkeye on June 03, 2017, 09:52:29 PM I had to do a head gasket job on the Aspencade. I thought it would take all of today and a few evenings this week, but I got it all done. The only issue was a leak on one of the water tubes, but I think it settled in a fair bit on the test run. I'll find out more if it isn't raining tomorrow.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on June 04, 2017, 06:54:30 AM That's good.......lots of jobs like that are 75% thinking about it, and only 30% actually doing it. ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Hawkeye on June 04, 2017, 06:17:56 PM Second one in two years. I knew there was a fair bit of doing involved.
BTW, before that, I took the front off the killer bike. The timing belts were perfectly in place. Made me feel a lot better about tackling the second one. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on June 04, 2017, 07:19:44 PM Today I greased & put the base gasket & cylinders on the bike. I was surprised by how easily they went on. I put the center pistons on first and then the outside. Once they were installed I used loctite on the base gasket. Then I put the head on and tightened down the center and outside head bolts to bring everything together. I was pretty proud of myself until I turned to the bench and saw this... (last photo)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on June 04, 2017, 07:46:14 PM DOH!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on June 04, 2017, 08:49:46 PM Ooohhhhhh........I hate it when that happens... :-[
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on June 04, 2017, 08:55:01 PM Remind me to sneak an extra bearing into his parts tray when he's not looking. >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on June 04, 2017, 08:59:56 PM Extra wrist pin clip is nasty too...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on June 05, 2017, 06:52:24 AM Remind me to sneak an extra bearing into his parts tray when he's not looking. >:D I'm sure I'd find a spot for it! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on June 05, 2017, 04:40:08 PM Don't feel bad, i split the cases on a xr100 because of a long spark plug.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: scotty on June 05, 2017, 09:38:03 PM Today I greased & put the base gasket & cylinders on the bike. I was surprised by how easily they went on. I put the center pistons on first and then the outside. Once they were installed I used loctite on the base gasket. Then I put the head on and tightened down the center and outside head bolts to bring everything together. I was pretty proud of myself until I turned to the bench and saw this... (last photo) greased and loctite on the base gasket?Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on June 06, 2017, 07:00:02 AM Grease om the bottom and loctite 515 (gasket seal) on the top. The gasket is easier to come off the bottom when doing any case work.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: scotty on June 06, 2017, 08:01:23 PM boy thats a cool tool to use.....
(http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz246/ecose1/74%20Z1%20build/48%20027_zpsow7pwz4t.jpg) (http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz246/ecose1/74%20Z1%20build/48%20028_zpsosl6yyj2.jpg) (http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz246/ecose1/74%20Z1%20build/48%20029_zpspxjcjvv7.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on June 06, 2017, 08:32:45 PM My wild guess is there should be at least two pistons supported, so everything does not dance around as you push the jugs down.
I always did two pistons at a time.. Another thing that helps, buy a Popsicle before you start...keep the sticks, they will be handy.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: scotty on June 06, 2017, 09:56:37 PM look at the sides and you will see the factory tools holding the pistons, the "forks" slide in from each side and hold 2 pistons each, very clever
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on June 06, 2017, 10:02:06 PM That tool sure makes life easier and no broken rings.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on June 06, 2017, 11:01:38 PM Life is easier with less cylinders.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on June 07, 2017, 06:57:06 AM boy thats a cool tool to use..... (http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz246/ecose1/74%20Z1%20build/48%20027_zpsow7pwz4t.jpg) (http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz246/ecose1/74%20Z1%20build/48%20028_zpsosl6yyj2.jpg) (http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz246/ecose1/74%20Z1%20build/48%20029_zpspxjcjvv7.jpg) Fantastic.......so, is this tool a forum loaner??? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on June 07, 2017, 08:41:11 AM I would like to have a tour of your shop sometime Kevin.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: scotty on June 07, 2017, 08:20:55 PM anytime, everyones welcome to check out the bikes, the old stuff and the vaporblasting just give me a call
604-819-1201 Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on June 11, 2017, 04:00:30 PM Got home from coffee and screwed the yellow Duc back together.
Then Mrs. Twin and I rode to White Rock for a fish and chip lunch. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: parm94 on June 14, 2017, 03:44:34 AM Rebuilt the forks on my 350 twin. They were rusted stuck inside the gators so were ground down and painted.
(http://i.imgur.com/Gvbh2rB.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/IYi6u7n.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/4Qgy7sJ.jpg) Next up is sorting dragging brakes. How exciting! :'( Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on June 14, 2017, 06:54:27 AM anytime, everyones welcome to check out the bikes, the old stuff and the vaporblasting just give me a call 604-819-1201 The wrist pin finally showed up? A question on the tool Scotty. Do the pistons move inside the tool so that you can slip the cylinders over? And what is that wire thing under your gasket? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on June 14, 2017, 10:21:43 AM My guess is, the wire keeps the pistons in place while the ring compressor is installed.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: scotty on June 14, 2017, 08:22:01 PM yup they are for keeping the pistons in line, the tool has tapered tops to aid the cylinders slipping down, easiest set of pistons i ever installed
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on June 14, 2017, 08:31:05 PM Were the stock rings 3 pce ? looks like it only presses from two sides.
Not encircling the rings. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on June 14, 2017, 08:43:48 PM Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on June 15, 2017, 06:56:34 AM yup they are for keeping the pistons in line, the tool has tapered tops to aid the cylinders slipping down, easiest set of pistons i ever installed Did you use gasket sealer on the bottom gasket? I may want to rent the tool when I try to do mine again. First time was pretty easy but I forgot the barrel o rings and had to pull it apart. I started with 2 & 3 at TDC and slipped them into their barrels. Then lowered the cylinders and rotated the crank to bring 1 and 4 up and into their barrels. I used loctite 515 on the lower gasket, with a bit of grease on the underside to prevent it from baking onto the case. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on June 15, 2017, 10:47:05 AM Bill, I don't think greese/sealant is really necessary, but certainly won't hurt.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on June 15, 2017, 12:55:11 PM I've had issues with the head gaskets and since it's an even bigger job to tear the engine down if it leaks I don't want to take any chances. I use grease on my valve cover, but it comes off fairly often. The bottom gasket...not so much.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on June 15, 2017, 01:13:11 PM Better not to tear the base gasket, when pulling the head.
So are rings 3 piece? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on June 15, 2017, 05:39:01 PM Yeah, I tore the base gasket while trying to bring it back up over the studs. I ordered two and they just arrived today.
The old rings are 3 piece. The new ones are 5 piece. The oil ring has 3 parts to it...a top, a bottom and a middle that allows the oil to go back inside the piston and into the sump. The top and bottom pieces are identical thin sections. I don't really like the setup much because it complicates things trying to put it all into the cylinder. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: scotty on June 15, 2017, 07:19:22 PM bill you can borrow the tool if you like, i wont get to the 72 for a while
i used a spray on gasket goo to make it tacky on both sides, i wouldnt have until you mentioned it and i thought if it leaks and i didnt..... i didnt leave out the o rings but after i got it all together and was adjusting the valves i realized i hadnt vaporblasted the cylinders Doh! i has beadblasted them then sent them to wally intending to do them afterwards but got distracted (plain forgot) now i am sealing the engine up and will put the whole engine in the machine and blast the cylinders Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: scotty on June 15, 2017, 07:23:05 PM also i noticed that the valve cover didnt seat down on the head very, it had resistance in the middle, i noticed the top cam chain tower has the rubber blocks it sits on and they were bulged out so i removed it and tried removing the rubber blocks....well good job i did as the crubled to bits like coal shards,(showing my age) that could be disastrous down inside, ordered 4 new ones....whew!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on June 15, 2017, 08:34:06 PM Thanks Scotty, I may take you up on that offer. I'll try to install this weekend and if I have trouble I may go for a drive.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on June 20, 2017, 12:19:11 AM Put a new set of rotors on the XLCR front end and cleaned it up a little. For those that have seen the bike it came with some pulsating ( warped rotors ) and was not helping my wrists slowing down or stopping. I now will swing to the rear as previous owner has a drilled disc and I have obtained the correct disc. Likely wont stop as good as the drilled disc but should be able to slow the bike down as it was intended to from the factory. Pics of the front from tonight.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on June 20, 2017, 08:59:54 AM John,
You'll not likely notice any difference in stopping ability. Drilling rotors allows for greater heat dissipation to decrease brake fade under heavy repeated breaking, such as racing, or many repeated rapid panic stops. On any street machine, under any normal driving, even a single panic stop, having drilled rotors does not provide any significant advantage. Having drilled rotor on street machines is just a marketing ploy that targets the wannabe racer in us. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on June 20, 2017, 09:38:16 AM I thought drilled discs were to help move water (hence improve stopping) on rainy days.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on June 20, 2017, 11:17:15 AM Beautiful John.....
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on June 20, 2017, 11:18:21 AM I thought drilled discs were to help move water (hence improve stopping) on rainy days. That's what I thought.Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on June 20, 2017, 11:38:56 AM Yes fellas I did word that incorrectly. The stock non-drilled discs worked perfectly on the street in 1978 and with the exception of panic stops I normally do not venture out in the rain often and do not race the bike so there are no extreme conditions.
I believe drilled discs do both, dissipate water and dissipate heat and for some they just look cooler. Will snap a couple pics when I put the back one on for what its worth. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on June 20, 2017, 03:10:10 PM No woRiS..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on June 20, 2017, 03:15:42 PM I remember several times back in the day travelling in rainy weather with little if any front brake stopping force on my Z1. In those days discs weren't drilled. That came a couple of years later, along with double discs, although the second disc was an option from pretty much day 1.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Mark1 on June 20, 2017, 04:42:18 PM Jeepers John. If I start liking Harleys I'm blaming you!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on June 20, 2017, 07:16:36 PM More progress on the Z1 this evening. I installed the starter and removed and replaced the oil pan. Why you ask? Because when I was putting the pistons on I dropped a piece of my wrist pin puller into the sump.
I have a lot of things held up for want of a part or two. I need the center dash so I can install the clocks. I need a headlight so that I can install the can and front signals. I need tubes so that I can mount and install the tires. Now that this year's taxes are paid it's time to start ordering again. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: scotty on June 20, 2017, 10:08:21 PM I also fixed my mistake...one of them anyway
(http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz246/ecose1/74%20Z1%20build/74%20Z1%202_zps7icyfdgh.jpg) (http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz246/ecose1/74%20Z1%20build/74%20Z1%204_zpsalyouco1.jpg) (http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz246/ecose1/74%20Z1%20build/74%20Z1%206_zps1f2mxwmb.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on June 25, 2017, 04:06:01 PM Very nice Scotty! I like those custom carb boot plugs! This is for the Z1A??
Today I spent some time on the B4. Checked the compression. Cleaned the plugs. Changed the oil and filter. Checked and adjusted valve clearance. Went up one size on the pilot jets (to 22.5) to try to stop the coughing and backfiring. It runs a bit better but is still backfiring in lower gears below about 4,000 rpm. I wanted to change out one of the brake discs that's pulsing and change the fork oil but those jobs have to wait til next weekend. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: scotty on June 25, 2017, 04:28:30 PM yes its the 74 im building, when i got the cylinders back from Wally i forgot to vaporblast them and didnt notice until they were on, so i sealed it all up and stuck it in the machine to do just the cylinders
now i cant find tyres, guess you got the last set Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on June 25, 2017, 05:06:21 PM I picked up the tires on ebay from retro-cycle I think. Want to trade for that broken down old Z1 you've got??
Here is a rear tire. http://www.ebay.com/itm/DUNLOP-4-00-x-18-GOLD-SEAL-K87-REAR-KAWASAKI-Z1-900-/161859021678?epid=1430526605&hash=item25af8cab6e:g:8WEAAMXQrhdTWT57&vxp=mtr Here is the front. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Dunlop-gold-seal-f11-FRONT-TIRE-size-100-90-19-for-Kawasaki-z1-h1-h2-wheel-/391746718609?fits=Make%3AKawasaki%7CModel%3AZ1&hash=item5b35ec8b91:g:7E4AAOSwBt5ZKHg-&vxp=mtr Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: paulh on June 27, 2017, 07:02:35 PM An open letter to Runningmutt. Order the carb damn it!!!Your wasting waaaaay to much time hugging,polishing,staring slobbering and God knows what else to that Triumph you've got.Order the carb and ride it!!This may mean turning away from requests from your multitude of friends,and family(Sorry Hawkeye}to spend time with them.Your not getting any younger by the looks of you either.Git er done....
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on June 27, 2017, 07:41:20 PM yes its the 74 im building, when i got the cylinders back from Wally i forgot to vaporblast them and didnt notice until they were on, so i sealed it all up and stuck it in the machine to do just the cylinders now i cant find tyres, guess you got the last set I know where you can find a NOS tank! (But you'll have to sell your shop in order to buy it.) http://www.ebay.com/itm/292144744871 Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on June 27, 2017, 07:50:15 PM I hope to heck your shop is worth more than that tank....
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: scotty on June 27, 2017, 10:49:46 PM holy crap $450 for the rear tire, is that the going rate Bill?
i would pay $1000 for the tank but then id need NOS tail and covers i have a set of not bad original bodywork im going to use Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on June 28, 2017, 06:47:45 AM holy crap $450 for the rear tire, is that the going rate Bill? i would pay $1000 for the tank but then id need NOS tail and covers i have a set of not bad original bodywork im going to use I think I paid around $300 for each tire with shipping. I have two sets of original Z1B bodywork that need repainting. Does anyone around here do good a good job on Z1 paint. I want one in Super Candy Blue and one in Super Candy Red. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on June 28, 2017, 05:43:23 PM Ask Chris (1000J).
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on June 28, 2017, 10:50:25 PM I put air in the tires of my new ST1100 today, what a difference going from 20 up front and 24 in the back to the proper 36 and 40......... ;D
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4253/35412329542_28e550e71c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VXgrPU)20170627_184843 (https://flic.kr/p/VXgrPU) by Rob Ert (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146427719@N02/), on Flickr Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on July 02, 2017, 01:01:14 PM Lately I've been messing with the carbs on my B4 in an attempt to stop engine backfiring. The OEM carbs are Mikuni VM28SS with an accelerator pump. I was running 115 mains with 17.5 pilots and having backfiring issues. I went up to 20 pilots with no discernable difference, and last week decided to try 22.5's. I ran the bike with them yesterday and it didn't want to run well with steady throttle...and still lots of backfiring. So today...based on Ross's discussion earlier I decided to put a set of VM26SS carbs on. They are similar to the 28's but they don't have an accelerator pump on them. These carbs were on my Z1 resto when I bought it last fall. The previous owner had bored the sleeves out to 1015 cc and installed some S&W cams, along with a 4/1 header and a set of pods on the intake. The carbs had 122.5 mains and 17.5 pilots, and I decided for a first attempt to just leave them as they are. I installed them this morning and went for a cruise out to Porteau cove and back. The bike ran like a Deere! Backfiring is gone. Acceleration is smooth and right there when you grab the throttle. The only issue is a slight hesitation when leaving a light, which I think can be corrected by adjusting the fuel air screws.
As an aside...if anyone is planning to come out this way be prepared to ride the shoulder from Furry Bay to Brittannia due to heavy traffic. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on July 02, 2017, 01:35:30 PM I always wonder about carbs today.. We had so little problems with them back in the day.
And now people fiddle with them incessantly..at least some do.. Maybe part of it is..was hardly ever under 4,000rpm back then. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on July 02, 2017, 04:22:18 PM My memory parallels yours. I don't remember any carb problems back then. Maybe the problem is that we're still using those same carbs after 40 years. In my case it the bike sat for 8 years with gas in the carbs that turned to crud.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on July 02, 2017, 05:30:59 PM I see it on the cars at work too.
Fuel now is different from fuel then, nevermind the ethanol. If I have a tuning issue with an older carb, I usually end up going up a couple jet sizes and it fixes the problem. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on July 02, 2017, 05:57:13 PM Could you have possibly had a very small air leak somewhere on the carbs ? I've chased that one a few times.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on July 02, 2017, 07:19:58 PM I am thinking fuel, maybe worn brass, air leaks..
And the big one ...being forced to ride more conservatively.... Than back then.... We just didn't putt around slow back then. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on July 02, 2017, 07:55:46 PM Could you have possibly had a very small air leak somewhere on the carbs ? I've chased that one a few times. That's interesting and worth pursuing. I know there were no leaks on the boots or on the intake clamps. They were all siliconed and tested. There might be an internal air leak though. I'm think it's #1 or #2 carb. I have spares and will eventually change them out. Shawn, that's what I did. I increased the pilots 4 times. I left the mains alone because the bike had strong accel above 4,000 rpm. Some good points coming out here. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: parm94 on July 03, 2017, 01:30:56 PM Overhauled the seizing brake system on my 400F. Rebuilt master and caliper with a stainless line and Dot 5. No more spongy brake lever or paint damage.
(http://i.imgur.com/FaFRzld.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on July 03, 2017, 04:11:16 PM Is that a Honda 400/4? Not a common bike. I've seen a few and admired them.
Synched the carbs and set the fuel air screws this morning, then a short ride to Brittannia and back. I was planning to go farther but the traffic was too thick heading South and even thicker heading North. Anyway, the bike idles well and hums at highway speed but has a bit of hesitation when accelerating gently from a full stop. Maybe one size up on the pilot jets would help but I'm not going to pull the carbs until this winter unless I have other issues. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: parm94 on July 03, 2017, 07:07:19 PM Is that a Honda 400/4? Not a common bike. I've seen a few and admired them. Yep. Next up is new sprockets, chain and getting wheels trued. A carb sync is also due. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: parm94 on July 04, 2017, 03:26:13 AM Frank's (754) CB 1150
(http://i.imgur.com/SdP7Ima.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on July 04, 2017, 06:38:31 AM Indeed a thing of beauty!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on July 04, 2017, 02:39:57 PM Except for the bullet holes
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on July 04, 2017, 03:24:01 PM Except for the bullet holes Those are speed holes. Less weight = faster. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on July 04, 2017, 03:51:55 PM .... Its coming apart.. Putting Craigslist pistons in..a cam , carbs... Then I can run with Henry,s Z I would think..
And it will still be a 750.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on July 05, 2017, 08:47:53 PM With "Craiglist Pistons" in it even those Kawasaki chasers in their GS bikes will have a tough time catching your chubby little sled Frank unless of course they have Amazon or Ebay pistons, then you are in trouble.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on July 05, 2017, 08:51:42 PM Paint it red, everyone knows red ones go faster.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on July 05, 2017, 09:17:30 PM They are TRW or Forgedtrue 10.5 to 1 pistons.. Now I can run my other goodies.. Do you think 310 degrees duration on the cam will do the trick ?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on July 05, 2017, 09:23:16 PM I would try for 360 duration Frank then you will not have to change the picture of the bike.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on July 06, 2017, 05:26:04 AM Installed the new Amal on the Triumph. That dang choke slide and spring are so darn finicky to get installed, as one must also attach throttle cable and get needle down past the flippin' spring, that I de-installed that part, knowing that the tickler will richen the mixture enough for light-up.
Hooked up the auxiliary tank, half a dozen kicks, and a fart.....next kick, we have noise......sounds like a Triumph, was afraid it would sound like every other twin. Now to put everything back on and take it up the street.....should be fun, controls are reversed to what I am wired onto, should get a few brake-shifts. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on July 06, 2017, 06:37:06 AM love to see it at breakfast at 9 am at the Pepperpot Dog.
Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: paulh on July 06, 2017, 07:20:24 AM About time!!!!!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on July 06, 2017, 07:54:39 AM Likely not licenced by then......am applying for Vintage plate today.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on July 06, 2017, 10:46:34 AM Howard,
You can always put regular plate on. For an old guy the insurance would be dirt cheap and then it is prorated if the V plate comes before expiration of the regular. Come on you know you wanna. Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on July 06, 2017, 12:37:33 PM I'm thinking of that, Barry......gotta drop the pics, app., and cheque at BCAA for transport later today, anyway. Still have a bit of fine tuning to do, in between daily tasks, before I terrorize the neighbourhood, again, prior to plating.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on July 07, 2017, 12:39:05 PM OK, actually took the Triumph up and down the street a couple of times. Goes well, great sound, shifts OK (considering I'm shifting left brain on this), dog hates it (barking each time I rode past), brakes need attention (foot dragging just about as efficient right now), getting the hang of not flooding on a cold start.
Vibrates less than anticipated, kinda like the XS400 or the XL250. For a physically small bike, it still feels big enough.....I'm gonna enjoy this bike. At least I know the engine runs well.....now to smerph the usual things I do when I get a new bike......brakes, chain, forks, tires, rubber bits. Mostly winter work. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on July 07, 2017, 10:23:32 PM Talked to another owner of same bike in Kelowna, he still has it .
I said get your Bonny out....he said he rode it Last year.......its a pretty nice bonny.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on July 15, 2017, 12:03:42 PM Had a charging issue with the LedZed. At 4K rpm, it was only putting out 12.4 volts. Changed the stator this morning, 15 volts. :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Steve G. on July 15, 2017, 01:22:57 PM Had a charging issue with the LedZed. At 4K rpm, it was only putting out 12.4 volts. Changed the stator this morning, 15 volts. :) Almost seems a bit high now Ross? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on July 15, 2017, 06:18:47 PM The stator actually puts out about 45 volts AC measured phase to phase. It's 3 phase, hence 3 wires. You can check it with an AC voltmeter with leads touching any two of the three yellow wires. Then do the other two sets of two wires. If you're getting less than about 45 volts on any of the three phases you have a bad stator. The AC voltage is rectified to produce DC at about 15 to 20 volts. Here is a good video on Youtube explaining the entire electrical circuit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFzYYSHz9-M There are other videos for engine disassembly and other aspects of the Z1. Today didn't go very well for me. Sweetums and I left early for a ride up to Darcy with me on the KZ1000. We got to Alice Lake turnoff and I lost all power. Checked the fuses and they were all OK. No tools, so Sweetums went back and got the truck and we loaded the bike up and brought it home. Then I headed down to ICBC and got 3 months worth of insurance on the Z1 and we went out for a ride to Horshoe Bay and back. Tomorrow I have to tackle the loss of power issue. Most likely it's a separated wire somewhere. But I plan to replace the old fuse system with new knife blade fuses. I think I'll also take off the carbs and change the pilot jets, as the bike hesitates when applying throttle from a stop. The day started off badly but ended not so bad for a birthday. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on July 16, 2017, 12:03:44 AM The old stator put out AC 54, 40, & 24 volts on each of the three phases. At idle it was DC 11.5 & 12 .8 at 4000 rpm. Resistance between the three pairs was good though.
The old stator didn't put out enough juice to run high beam. Low beam, it was just enough, but if I ran the high beam I had to use the kick starter afterwards. Should be all good now. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on July 16, 2017, 06:45:11 AM Well done Ross! Looks like there were shorts in several of the stator coils. Today I'll figure out what my problem was, but frankly I'm not too upset about what happened. I hadn't run the Z1 since VIV last year and had forgotten what a nice machine it is to ride. (Other than that seat!)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on October 06, 2017, 04:56:26 PM Well, after putting around most of the summer on the TR5T with the OEM front 6" brakes, I acquired a different front wheel and brake setup (thanks, Scotty). After cleaning it up and replacing bits that needed doing, plus new cable and shoes, onto the bike it went.........wow, what a difference on a light bike...don't even think about planning ahead to stop at a particular point, just grab'em and put a foot down when the rolling stops.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on October 06, 2017, 05:26:18 PM Not to mention it looks a lot cooler also Howie!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on October 06, 2017, 06:45:54 PM Really, who cares if it works, it's just too cool....
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on October 06, 2017, 07:00:57 PM Wally completed replacing the timing pin on the end of my crankshaft so I drove over to Langley to pick it up. Spent the rest of the afternoon putting the engine cases back together. That job is done. Oil pump and pan left before turning the engine over and re-install in the bike.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on October 23, 2017, 09:58:03 PM After my fight with a Ford Ranger...new bars for the old DR.. ;D
(http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t513/trevorf1/100/IMG_4515_zpsq9kanaxb.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/trevorf1/media/100/IMG_4515_zpsq9kanaxb.jpg.html) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: fffCycles on October 24, 2017, 10:07:31 AM After 11 months of searching, researching, acquiring parts and fabrication along with a few choice words aimed at the Italians, Joe (all hail Joe and his endurance on this one) and I finished the '65/66 Ducati Monza 250. Brought it home from the coast yesterday and it sure is a good looking bike. What I would call a stage 1 restoration with everything done so we can ride it next season but not a perfect job, sorry we do not do perfect.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on October 24, 2017, 10:42:59 AM Looks very nice!
Perfection is impossible when applied to a resto. There are always compromises and always things one can do better. I'm about 2/3 of the way through my Z1B resto and have learned a lot. There are many things I would do differently...and of course this means I have to do another one! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on October 24, 2017, 11:07:27 AM Nicely done Frank. You are indeed lucky to have such a dedicated cohort in Joe.
When you come down ( after a couple glasses of wine ) I will share a story of a Diana, sidewalks and Taverns. Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on October 24, 2017, 11:36:33 AM Very nice Frank, glad to see it coming to completion after having talked about the project so many times with you.
Be sure to send me some good pictures for the calendar, there's only a week left to get them in. Shawn Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on October 24, 2017, 08:02:36 PM Very nice Frank....very nice.... :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on October 24, 2017, 08:22:42 PM Very nice, far better looking than the square tank models...
I like the sound too.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: parm94 on October 26, 2017, 12:21:53 AM Bought myself another bike for my birthday.
(https://i.imgur.com/4CfXPGh.jpg) Should be running tomorrow once this carburetor soup is made. (https://i.imgur.com/67ERn1u.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/WRIFo2t.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on October 26, 2017, 06:17:54 AM Congrats.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on October 26, 2017, 07:55:10 AM Cool looks like F and K 550,s..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on November 12, 2017, 09:51:19 PM Finished off adjusting the valves on the Concours today. Actually I finished yesterday, took me the better part of the day today just to get that f*&$^#^^& cam cover gasket and cam cover back on. I recall having just as much fun the first time I adjusted the valves. Lining up the rubber gasket to fit in the cam cover groove and simultaneously sealing the head surface quickly turned into an adventure. Kawasaki couldn't cram more chit into that area of the bike even if they wanted to.
I thought the GS750 was bad, but this one is just hellish! I never thought I could swear so fluently.....practiced all 4 languages today. ;D :-X Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on November 12, 2017, 10:04:22 PM Been fiddling with the Ducati project over the last few weeks. Mrs. Twin is out of the house for a couple weeks so I can make progress and eat badly.
Updates here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.868956003260094.1073741837.100004371065079&type=1&l=59358e615a Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on November 12, 2017, 10:55:19 PM Finished off adjusting the valves on the Concours today. Actually I finished yesterday, took me the better part of the day today just to get that f*&$^#^^& cam cover gasket and cam cover back on. I recall having just as much fun the first time I adjusted the valves. Lining up the rubber gasket to fit in the cam cover groove and simultaneously sealing the head surface quickly turned into an adventure. Kawasaki couldn't cram more chit into that area of the bike even if they wanted to. I thought the GS750 was bad, but this one is just hellish! I never thought I could swear so fluently.....practiced all 4 languages today. ;D :-X I thought it was easy to set mine >:D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on November 12, 2017, 11:00:15 PM Finished off adjusting the valves on the Concours today. Actually I finished yesterday, took me the better part of the day today just to get that f*&$^#^^& cam cover gasket and cam cover back on. I recall having just as much fun the first time I adjusted the valves. Lining up the rubber gasket to fit in the cam cover groove and simultaneously sealing the head surface quickly turned into an adventure. Kawasaki couldn't cram more chit into that area of the bike even if they wanted to. I thought the GS750 was bad, but this one is just hellish! I never thought I could swear so fluently.....practiced all 4 languages today. ;D :-X I thought it was easy to set mine >:D Yeah,,,but you're a stud. >:D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on November 12, 2017, 11:59:04 PM Finished off adjusting the valves on the Concours today. Actually I finished yesterday, took me the better part of the day today just to get that f*&$^#^^& cam cover gasket and cam cover back on. I recall having just as much fun the first time I adjusted the valves. Lining up the rubber gasket to fit in the cam cover groove and simultaneously sealing the head surface quickly turned into an adventure. Kawasaki couldn't cram more chit into that area of the bike even if they wanted to. I thought the GS750 was bad, but this one is just hellish! I never thought I could swear so fluently.....practiced all 4 languages today. ;D :-X I thought it was easy to set mine >:D There's two cylinders in the middle that you missed. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on November 13, 2017, 08:05:59 AM Finished off adjusting the valves on the Concours today. Actually I finished yesterday, took me the better part of the day today just to get that f*&$^#^^& cam cover gasket and cam cover back on. I recall having just as much fun the first time I adjusted the valves. Lining up the rubber gasket to fit in the cam cover groove and simultaneously sealing the head surface quickly turned into an adventure. Kawasaki couldn't cram more chit into that area of the bike even if they wanted to. I thought the GS750 was bad, but this one is just hellish! I never thought I could swear so fluently.....practiced all 4 languages today. ;D :-X I thought it was easy to set mine >:D Different years, slightly different crap crammed in that area..... The '86 was not that difficult when I rechecked Henrys work......still all in spec, by the way. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on November 13, 2017, 10:49:10 AM Finished off adjusting the valves on the Concours today. Actually I finished yesterday, took me the better part of the day today just to get that f*&$^#^^& cam cover gasket and cam cover back on. I recall having just as much fun the first time I adjusted the valves. Lining up the rubber gasket to fit in the cam cover groove and simultaneously sealing the head surface quickly turned into an adventure. Kawasaki couldn't cram more chit into that area of the bike even if they wanted to. I thought the GS750 was bad, but this one is just hellish! I never thought I could swear so fluently.....practiced all 4 languages today. ;D :-X I thought it was easy to set mine >:D Different years, slightly different crap crammed in that area..... The '86 was not that difficult when I rechecked Henrys work......still all in spec, by the way. Mine were starting to tighten up. I could tell at the end of this riding season that the motor wasn't what it could be at the high end of the rev scale. The valves are now adjusted back to where I prefer them. On the loose end of spec range. What proved to be tricky was getting the rubber gasket to stay within the cam cover groove - especially on the front edge of the cover where the cover 'zigs and zags'. At that front edge, the gasket has a tendency of move around slightly and if not seated accurately will get pinched. That front edge also happens to be well hidden by the radiator, rad and oil cooler frame, rad flap, frame tubes etc. Coils and air circulation piping were pulled and out of the way. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on November 13, 2017, 01:42:03 PM For my resto. Original paint. Removed from the bike and stored when the bike was new.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on November 28, 2017, 07:41:19 PM Working on RH control today. Should be finished tomorrow. Meanwhile, a set of these showed up at my door tonight.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: scotty on November 28, 2017, 10:20:51 PM nice, good job
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MJ on December 28, 2017, 01:50:24 PM It's been a year now since I decided to tighten up the loose nut holding the bars.
A little core and upper body strength never hurts when throwing it into a corner or using the abs to take the strain off the wrist or back. A gym membership is way cheaper than carbon fibre too, though both help make the bike lighter. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on December 28, 2017, 03:33:10 PM I used to run pretty seriously until I had to give it up for my arthritic hip. All of my running was outdoors...rain or shine, warm or cold. When I gave up running I joined a local gym and I usually go there 4 times a week but I've gained about 50 lbs. It's all on the eliptical now, other than stretches for my hip. The surgeon told me after my hip replacement I can run again. I am really looking forward to it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: parm94 on January 08, 2018, 08:19:40 PM Seen an oil drop under the 400 today. Traced the leak to the oil pump seal.
(https://i.imgur.com/R807IRl.jpg) The seal's falling apart.. 62.4*2.5 according to Honda parts fiche. At least it's a cheap fix! (https://i.imgur.com/FBrzlkp.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on January 09, 2018, 08:31:34 AM Hey, isn't that bike supposed to be in the bike show in a week? ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: parm94 on January 09, 2018, 06:16:35 PM Hey, isn't that bike supposed to be in the bike show in a week? ;) Ha, the prettiest one is always looking for attention. Seals will be in soon! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on January 09, 2018, 07:41:09 PM Well I was finally able to do something constructive out in the shed. I bought a relatively new Trail Tech Vapor online recently and was able to hard wire it up to the DRZ400. Super awesome little unit, came with nice Motodash plate as well. Can't wait to rip down the road and see a tach again...or maybe not, the bike came with 13/47 gearing, you were in 5th gear by 40km/hr. I've changed the gearing to 14/44 since then so that should be 'a little' more acceptable without loosing any power.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4656/24737678977_c3b5fbd6d8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DFZ57v)2018-01-09_06-13-10 (https://flic.kr/p/DFZ57v) by Rob Ert (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146427719@N02/), on Flickr (https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4620/38709261435_6701d061ed_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21YB5Pe)2018-01-09_06-12-34 (https://flic.kr/p/21YB5Pe) by Rob Ert (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146427719@N02/), on Flickr The Motodash comes with some neat tech as you can see and it has a RAM mount which will be perfect for my cell phone that I use for GPS while out and about in the dirt. The Trail Tech gauge has all kinds of goodies on it, ambient temperature, engine temp with warnings, tachometer with shifting lights, ride times, stop watch, engine run hours, total bike KMs and more, really neat unit. Can't wait for my ROX risers to show up so I can bolt everything together. (https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4704/27828216139_393336f168_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Jp5T8Z)2018-01-09_06-13-26 (https://flic.kr/p/Jp5T8Z) by Rob Ert (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146427719@N02/), on Flickr A few other things I need to order are Emperor radiator guards (made right here in Chilliwack don't you know) and a Yellow IMS tank. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on January 14, 2018, 06:53:12 PM stripped, painted and polished a set of Lester mags, new bearings and rotors and had the Avons mounted and balanced at Big Top Powersports Saturday afternoon...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on January 14, 2018, 09:55:52 PM Nice!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on January 14, 2018, 10:31:18 PM Took the yellow Duc for a ride today.
She was kinda bitchy and didn't want to start. Some wiggling of the electrical connections solved the problems. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: oldblueeyes on January 15, 2018, 04:26:47 PM Well its been almost a year since i have had a bike, so what did i do today ,I brought a brand new bike for next riding season and rode it home today!!
thanks to Rob and Kurt for helping me pick it out!!! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MotoLobo on January 15, 2018, 05:18:30 PM Sure was fun helping someone else spend their money ;D. Awesome choice of new wheels, can't wait to hear it rumble into the parking lot!
Ha, I knew you'd ride it home yourself instead of having it delivered. You lucked out with the perfect weather day today...BRAVO! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on January 15, 2018, 05:20:04 PM Nice shiny ride... looks like pretty good forks on there..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on January 15, 2018, 07:26:31 PM Is your wife out of town again Allan?? Good think you allowed the enabler to help you out.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on January 15, 2018, 08:51:24 PM Well its been almost a year since i have had a bike, so what did i do today ,I brought a brand new bike for next riding season and rode it home today!! thanks to Rob and Kurt for helping me pick it out!!! https://media1.tenor.com/images/3526f440ce9338292cd82a1f11952855/tenor.gif Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on January 15, 2018, 10:16:51 PM Awesome! I can't wait to take it for a ride >:D >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on January 15, 2018, 11:10:42 PM Congrats on the purchase.
You've been thinking about one of those for a while now. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twinsport on February 04, 2018, 08:44:00 PM Kept searching for a little sister for it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on February 04, 2018, 09:05:32 PM New paint!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on February 04, 2018, 09:06:08 PM And other bits too!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 04, 2018, 09:10:44 PM Man that look really good..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 04, 2018, 09:15:42 PM Very nice
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on February 05, 2018, 08:15:42 AM Those are the original parts from my first Z1 and that's where I plan to put them. The current ones are candy apple blue but are repro. My second Z1 will get an original set in candy apple blue.
Now that I have both '75 colours it's time to start working on '74. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rkz1b on February 05, 2018, 04:12:19 PM Great looking paint. Will look even better on the bike on a sunny day in may.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on February 05, 2018, 04:56:27 PM Always loved that colour Hardrock! Awesome work!! ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on February 05, 2018, 07:25:55 PM The painter gets the credit! Same guy that does Chris's stuff. He's also doing a set of candy apple blue for me.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 05, 2018, 07:41:05 PM What colour will the 74 be?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Sandy on February 05, 2018, 08:22:42 PM I've been puttering away at some over do maintenance items on the GS1000 this winter. This week, disassembled, polished and re-laced the rear wheel. Never did that before. Now to tackle the front when my spoke set arrives.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4622/39165380675_e4ca55d13b_c.jpg)[/url] by soates50 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/soates50/), on Flickr Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcycle today? Post by: Hayabuser on February 05, 2018, 08:35:01 PM Quote What did you do to your motorcycle today? Rode it. (https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4615/39204114565_7a93a2153e_b.jpg) 8) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on February 05, 2018, 08:42:51 PM Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 05, 2018, 09:09:13 PM That was the colour my 74 was.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: scotty on February 05, 2018, 11:16:45 PM (http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz246/ecose1/74%20Z1%20build/01%20039_zps0rlbba22.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on February 05, 2018, 11:31:03 PM (http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz246/ecose1/74%20Z1%20build/01%20039_zps0rlbba22.jpg) Oh my....well clutch my pearls. :o Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on February 06, 2018, 01:38:01 AM Stunning.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on February 06, 2018, 08:14:03 AM Stunning. Truly, but hard on the buns! ;D How about a photo of the Z1 Scotty? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 06, 2018, 09:55:22 AM Excellent scotty
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: scotty on February 06, 2018, 07:45:37 PM thanks guys, 72 is in bits, cleaning parts etc, nothin much to see yet Bill
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rusty_bits on February 18, 2018, 03:14:18 PM Borrowed a conduit bender and bent a grab handle for my Stoye sidecar; thank you Dan.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on February 18, 2018, 03:21:56 PM Cool!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on February 18, 2018, 11:25:55 PM ... This week, disassembled, polished and re-laced the rear wheel. ... Sandy: How did you maintain the correct offset or is that not an issue? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on March 03, 2018, 11:38:20 AM That is a good looking Kaw 900 . I would like to have one in my garage .
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on March 17, 2018, 01:01:53 PM Rebuilt the master cylinder today and bled the brakes. That's a messy job at the best of times but doubly bad for dual brakes. Took an entire can of brake fluid.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twinsport on April 21, 2018, 11:02:46 AM Worked on putting in the European headlights to get rid of the silly projector headlight it had. Leds too so everyone is gonna see me now.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on May 21, 2018, 05:44:59 PM Helped Sweetums put her signal lights back together. Last winter she pulled them apart to clean them but she never got the time to put them back before we moved. Everything works but one side of the signals is slower than the other. Probably a poor connection on one side.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on May 24, 2018, 01:02:27 PM Last few days took the carbs off the 760's, cleaned and then balanced them. Both seem to be running better now. Cliff.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-crbt37IXY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5EE9jrmEs0 Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on May 24, 2018, 03:19:16 PM The past couple of weeks (when I have a couple of hours free time), I've been installing the new wire harness on the Trophy Trail.
The one on the bike (put together by a multiple-previous owner), while working, was impossible to search out any electrical problems or add new switches, components, etc. Wires were all black, with no connectors, but was soldered and heat-shrinked at all joints. Everything on the bike worked, but some components were direct from battery (horn, brake lights). At least one switch was side-tracked, and was not connected. I've added turn signals, and re-connected the headlight switch. Plus, a cloth-covered loom just looks better. Likely more ground wires than in the original factory setup. Might even try some bits on battery power this afternoon. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on May 24, 2018, 05:45:12 PM Damn Cliff, if those bikes get any nicer, people won't be able to stand it..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on May 24, 2018, 07:34:14 PM Amazing work Cliff, good job.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on May 25, 2018, 09:26:22 AM Thanks guys (blush). Hopefully my K0 will look as good in candy blue green. Cliff.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on May 25, 2018, 11:37:04 AM Rebuilt the master cylinder today and bled the brakes. That's a messy job at the best of times but doubly bad for dual brakes. Took an entire can of brake fluid. better reattach that large throttle cable nutTitle: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on May 25, 2018, 05:12:14 PM Rebuilt the master cylinder today and bled the brakes. That's a messy job at the best of times but doubly bad for dual brakes. Took an entire can of brake fluid. better reattach that large throttle cable nutalways the eye for detail Chris, good catch! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on May 30, 2018, 10:41:18 PM Finally broke down and hooked up one of those annoying signal light beepers. I've had problems on my Ascot with accidentally hitting the switch and riding around like a newbie with signal lights flashing like it's Las Vegas.
I found a cheap 12v buzzer on eBay. Combined two inputs, one from each signal light, through some steering diodes, to one terminal of the buzzer and connected the other terminal to the bulb side of the brake light circuit. Works pretty well - the buzzer comes on with either signal light but draws so little current that it doesn't make the brake light flash when the signals are flashing (the buzzer's path to ground is through the brake light). While the brakes are applied, 12v goes to both sides of the buzzer and it stops. This configuration makes it pretty convenient to silence the buzzer when stopped in traffic. I made up thee bullet connector splitters to 'splice' in the buzzer into the existing tail harness so the wiring is all nondestructive. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: parm94 on May 30, 2018, 11:38:19 PM Got in the 23" front tire for the XL500.
(https://i.imgur.com/ossmcMa.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on June 03, 2018, 06:00:48 PM The liner on the hybrid's tank (KX100/Xr100) let go so I got out the redneck tumbler out and some drywall screws to knock the crap out.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on June 03, 2018, 07:31:32 PM I like it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on June 06, 2018, 06:10:26 PM Continuing with my winter maintenance in the summer ???
(https://i.imgur.com/vB01l7b.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on June 07, 2018, 05:41:14 AM Technically, it’s spring maintenance. Summer isn’t until after the solstice.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: parm94 on June 08, 2018, 11:45:31 PM 550 Heart transplant. Have a Yoshi cam that's gonna go in.
(https://i.imgur.com/iWZbTYk.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on June 09, 2018, 10:23:53 AM Nice clean workspaces goid for you Parm..
The Honda sign above the door, is it metal ? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: parm94 on June 09, 2018, 10:45:25 AM Thanks Frank but everything behind me is a mess. Have the mechanical fuel injection system apart from my 1991 Mercedes SL. The most expensive thing you can buy is a cheap Mercedes! The Honda sign is a cheapo plastic one.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Z1eh on June 19, 2018, 12:39:43 PM Hi All. I fired up the 73 for the first time this year and two of the carbs were overflowing. I found some flakes of dirt under the float needle valves. It runs good now. I also installed two inline fuel filters. Hopefully that will prevent a similar occurrence. They don't look very stock but reliability is more important. It's always nice taking it for that first ride. :-)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on June 19, 2018, 04:01:31 PM Great looking bike. Nice to see that you ride it not hide it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on June 19, 2018, 04:16:26 PM Yep, that's a pretty bike!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on June 19, 2018, 05:35:30 PM Filter is on backwards.
Nice bike though! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on June 19, 2018, 06:15:32 PM Changed the front tire on the Vstrom. It's kind of a difficult bike with the stressed motor and no front frame to elevate the front end. My shop used to be a horse stable and wood 6X6 post are cut off flush with the floor. A hasp hook screwed to the wood and a ratcheting tie down worked well.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on June 19, 2018, 06:19:37 PM Nice Z1 you have there and very nifty with the wheel lift Mark!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Z1eh on June 19, 2018, 06:55:36 PM Filter backwards? lol Thanks!
I knew i would learn something in this group. :-) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on June 19, 2018, 09:26:49 PM Filter is on backwards. Nice bike though! Dang. I should have noticed that. I have the same ones on my bikes. Good catch, Shawn. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Hawkeye on June 25, 2018, 03:19:47 PM I finally got the Aspencade running again. The throttle cables broke at the beginning of May. I ordered a pair on May 4. Still not in. I finally took the cables off the Killer Bike - they were in great condition. Put them on today and fired her up. It sure felt good to be riding this bike again. The Shadow is nice, and always bails me out when other bikes are off-line, but a trip to Penticton and back, including the full length of Kelowna at rush hour, is hard on a body.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on June 26, 2018, 02:25:14 PM I sat on it! Felt good but I don't think I have enough strength in my left leg to stop the bike from falling to that side.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: parm94 on July 08, 2018, 12:02:28 AM New 4-4 pipes on the CB750
(https://i.imgur.com/eFU6U4B.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/72wf2by.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on July 08, 2018, 08:05:47 AM Parm, where did you locate the 4 into 4 pipes?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: parm94 on July 08, 2018, 09:02:14 AM We ordered the set from David Silver spares.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MJ on July 08, 2018, 01:26:14 PM Look very nice, won’t ask the price.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on July 08, 2018, 01:52:13 PM Thank you I will look them up.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on July 08, 2018, 03:18:39 PM Working on a set of Z1 carbs today. Made a list of needed parts and ordered them. Then went on a ride...towards Salmon Arm. Good weather...not too hot and not too cold. Traffic on #1 was light.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on July 08, 2018, 09:45:14 PM Decided to figure out why my Ducati is being very Italian and having a no-spark issue.
Digging around in the harness I found that most of the wiring seems to be missing it's insulation. It's crumbling and falling off. Looks like I'll be building a new wiring harness shortly. Crappy Italian electrics. Only lasted 42 years..... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on July 09, 2018, 05:48:45 AM Scotty pulled his 1972 manufactured harness and vapour blasted it. It looks like new.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: scotty on July 09, 2018, 05:11:46 PM couldnt do it with a Lucas harness lol
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on July 09, 2018, 06:05:47 PM couldnt do it with a Lucas harness lol ya, it would melt the vapour blaster. >:D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on July 10, 2018, 06:05:29 PM Parm, Barry and 754 thank you for the info on the pipes. Looks like I have found a set of reproduction ones at David Silver Spares and for a price that I didn't have to fall off my chair. The help from other members on this site amazes me and many of the things I do in my garage could not be done without the help and the assistance and knowledge of many of you over the past few years.
Once again thank you everyone and there are many of you. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Hayabuser on July 10, 2018, 06:15:59 PM Seems somebody here bought a new bike... am I right, MJ? >:D
(https://scontent.fyvr3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/36869974_10160723653075717_4417771028151795712_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=9f6b7fe9bc675a42ffe8f554cd429237&oe=5BDC0067&efg=eyJhZG1pc3Npb25fY29udHJvbCI6MSwidXBsb2FkZXJfaWQiOiIzNDgyOTMwOTU3MTYifQ%3D%3D) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on July 10, 2018, 07:21:11 PM What is that ? I recognize 2 on the right.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on July 10, 2018, 07:24:08 PM Holy S#*t!
THAT'S your happy face? :P Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MJ on July 11, 2018, 08:22:07 PM that's my don't take my picture in a Triumph shirt face lol
(https://78.media.tumblr.com/05a6ed64793f4a41e5d77a79a47facf5/tumblr_pbqdmopV6B1t8djo7o1_540.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on July 11, 2018, 08:33:40 PM Can you put knobby tires on that bike or is it strictly for pavement?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MJ on July 11, 2018, 11:04:06 PM Yes you can put knobby tires on, they put them on the Enduro model, but let’s face it, these big SUVs are better suited to logging road type gravel than the more extreme stuff, though lots do it, I got mine as an upright sport tourer, and at that it’s pretty darn killer, the active suspension soaks up our crappy pavement just fine.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on July 12, 2018, 08:23:20 AM Similar too my Versys, although Glenn and I when I first got it did some extreme riding but it was too much for my age. ;D
Looks nice by the way. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Z1eh on July 12, 2018, 09:19:43 AM I took my Z1A clone up to Boston Bar yesterday. It is a collection of 4 different years of Z1, Z1-R and Kz parts. I put it together last winter using all new bearings, chain, tires and a fresh motor etc. It ran great and pulls strong with the 1000cc cylinder block. It's so nice that the summer weather is here. I was glad to find out the windshield worked well and my "over the seat" saddle bags worked well also. My only casualty was my brand new after market speedometer. I got it from Z1 Parts. It looks great but it failed miserably. It has been working all spring at lower speeds but at sustained highway speeds it started to fluctuate wildly and was indicating 100mph for a while. I was only doing around 70mph at the time. I have some original gages hanging around the I will send in to have rebuilt.
I know there are very knowledgeable people in this group. I know this because I was informed that my inline fuel filters were installed upside down on my other bike (1973 Z1). "see previous post". I appreciated that. :-) So, I have a couple of questions for the group. One of my coils failed on my 73 Z1. It was an aftermarket "look alike" from Z1 parts. Even though the coil is hidden, I prefer to keep all of its parts looking original. The bike in the picture has Dyna coils. They work great but don't look original. Do any of you know a good original looking coil to use? Also, I'm always on the hunt for good quality gaskets. I have had good luck with genuine Kawasaki gaskets but they are expensive. I have had good luck with Cometic gaskets but they can be a little pricey as well. I used my last valve cover gasket the other day and I want to order a couple more. Between the two bikes, I have purchased a number of after market items. Some good and some "not so good". I willing to share my experiences if anyone is interested. Thanks! Greg Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on July 12, 2018, 12:08:04 PM Bite the bullet, use Kawasaki gaskets.
Ya, the aftermarket gauges are crap. The aftermarket coils look ok and work well. I have some on my kz1000. Ya a look at Diablo Cycle on line. Comparable prices to Z1E. Even though they are located in Ontario, they use US $, but ship Canada Post. No border or customs issues. Very helpful if you need to speak on the phone. If you’re getting a coil set, get the set complete with plug ends. For the price, you’ll not be disappointed. Cheers, Ross Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on July 12, 2018, 05:50:21 PM Z1eh, I've heard Vesrah is the best, but can't say I've used them. In carbs I like Keyster gaskets.
My Z1B coils are from Z1 Parts. My other Z1B has originals. Doremi also make look alike coils. They have a US parts depot and they also sell through Webike, Japan. There are a few of us Zedheads here on BC Classic. It's always good to share information...there's so much to learn about Zeds, as Scotty unfortunately has learned! I'm currently busy rebuilding a set of Z1A/Z1B carbs. Also tracing down some wiring gremlins on my Z1B rider. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on July 12, 2018, 09:14:48 PM My experience is keep the dyna coils as they are reliable and last forever. As and added bonus you can switch out the wires on them as they are not sealed but plug in. Mine have never failed me in very many years and they reside under the tank so no one knows you have improved the circuit unless you are in a concours and some Judge gets his nuts up there for a feel.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on July 12, 2018, 09:17:56 PM Be sure you don't substitute cheese head screws for fillister head screws or the Kawi wonks will come and find you.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on July 12, 2018, 09:37:53 PM Once you chrome your engine covers, them pricks wont talk to you much anyway.. right John.?
I love modded bikes .... free reign to express yourself, and change things whenever you feel like it. I like the pic of the Zed posted today.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Steve G. on July 12, 2018, 09:39:16 PM I took my Z1A clone up to Boston Bar yesterday. It is a collection of 4 different years of Z1, Z1-R and Kz parts. I put it together last winter using all new bearings, chain, tires and a fresh motor etc. It ran great and pulls strong with the 1000cc cylinder block. It's so nice that the summer weather is here. I was glad to find out the windshield worked well and my "over the seat" saddle bags worked well also. My only casualty was my brand new after market speedometer. I got it from Z1 Parts. It looks great but it failed miserably. It has been working all spring at lower speeds but at sustained highway speeds it started to fluctuate wildly and was indicating 100mph for a while. I was only doing around 70mph at the time. I have some original gages hanging around the I will send in to have rebuilt. I know there are very knowledgeable people in this group. I know this because I was informed that my inline fuel filters were installed upside down on my other bike (1973 Z1). "see previous post". I appreciated that. :-) So, I have a couple of questions for the group. One of my coils failed on my 73 Z1. It was an aftermarket "look alike" from Z1 parts. Even though the coil is hidden, I prefer to keep all of its parts looking original. The bike in the picture has Dyna coils. They work great but don't look original. Do any of you know a good original looking coil to use? Also, I'm always on the hunt for good quality gaskets. I have had good luck with genuine Kawasaki gaskets but they are expensive. I have had good luck with Cometic gaskets but they can be a little pricey as well. I used my last valve cover gasket the other day and I want to order a couple more. Between the two bikes, I have purchased a number of after market items. Some good and some "not so good". I willing to share my experiences if anyone is interested. Thanks! Greg A great looking bike!! I admit I am confused however. You want 'original' looking coils even though they are not visible, yet clearly originality is not a priority with the visual aspects of your bike. When it comes to all of my bikes, especially upgrades on the technical side, ESPECIALLY if it is not easily visible, I always go for the best component for the money. Dyna makes outstanding coils, indeed strong enough to start a forest fire never mind a tiny fuel mixture in a combustion chamber. This brand of component has transformed 2 of my machines in a huge positive manner, better than new actually. There is aftermarket, and there is aftermarket. Price should never be a factor. It must be a move up, to make the machine better. If it turns out OEM is the best, stick to that. When it comes to "component" parts, stuff that the bike manufacturer sourced out, like electrics, there have been great improvements over the last 40-45 years that really should be taken advantage of. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on July 13, 2018, 06:05:29 AM Z1eh, I've heard Vesrah is the best, but can't say I've used them. I do like the Vesra valve cover gasket better than Kawasaki. But for the alternator and clutch cover, best to use Kawasaki. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on July 13, 2018, 08:20:06 AM Once you chrome your engine covers, them pricks wont talk to you much anyway.. right John.? I love modded bikes .... free reign to express yourself, and change things whenever you feel like it. I like the pic of the Zed posted today.. Frank one must keep in mind I have had my bike for 40 years and things like the chroming happened way before that bike was collectible and at the time was still going down in value when some of the mods were done. It is my bike and I like what I have done and it does make it more personal for me. I have never thought of selling it so really dont care what others think and besides that I am not a purist and all of my bikes have personal touches to them to make them unique to me. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on July 13, 2018, 08:41:46 AM I really like all your bikes John.
I will take fun riding and wrenching, over pursuit of correctness any day.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Z1eh on July 13, 2018, 09:32:09 AM Thanks for all the advice and comments! I'm making notes and will following up on them.
Steve G, you were wondering: (I admit I am confused however. You want 'original' looking coils even though they are not visible, yet clearly originality is not a priority with the visual aspects of your bike). Steve, I question my own logic all the time :-) My 73 Z1 is completely stock, numbers matching. When I repair it, I try to use original or original looking parts even if they can't be seen. I'm satisfying the part of my brain that is OCD. LOL. I ride the 73 regularly so reliability is important. I agree that reliability is more important than originality for sure! I have never had a coil failure before and so I never considered them to be a reliability item. I was wrong obviously! As far as my 74 clone in the picture I posted. I built that bike as my daily rider and plan on putting lots of miles on it. I wanted a Hot Rod. I really like the Z1-R mag wheels, dual front disks and rear disk brakes and motor. Having mag wheels and tubeless tires comes in handy when fixing a roadside flat tire. You can use a plug and portable air supply. The bike has no collector value but I do have Collector plates on it as all the major parts on the bike are genuine Kawasaki and within 2 years of the registered frame (1976). I used Dyna ignition and coils on this bike because I wanted performance and and I'm not concerned about authenticity with this bike. Logic overruled my OCD in this case. :-) Back to the coil issue. I noticed on my 73 Z1 (with the failed coil) that my battery fluid has to be refilled a little to often. So, I checked to see if my bike was overcharging and it is. Is it possible I fried my coil with too high a voltage? I have ordered a new regulator/rectifier from Z1 Enterprises. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Z1eh on July 15, 2018, 02:22:50 PM If any of you have a bike with a header and you had to remove your centre stand, you know how inconvenient it can be. This solution works good for the Kawasaki's and might work for other bikes as well.
I took a stock centre stand and cut it in half and removed all of the excess material, then I cut the feet off and had them welded to some 5/8" reddy rod. The little thrust bearing helps make it easier to spin the nut to raise the bike. It's compact and it installs in minutes. I carry it with me in case of a flat etc. I hope I'm not exceeding my picture quota. :-) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on July 15, 2018, 06:14:27 PM There is a video on Youtube for Z1 electrics that is quite educational on proper charging.
Today I spent a couple of hours trying to get my Dyna ignition to work. Everything is installed but for some reason it won't fire. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on July 15, 2018, 09:39:29 PM I like the center stand idea, well executed!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on July 16, 2018, 07:30:40 AM Yup, great idea. If you’ve a center stand kicking around. The KZ LTDS didn’t have one. Try and find one. And the cost of the aftermarket stands plus bolts gets really expensive.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Z1eh on July 16, 2018, 05:26:03 PM Hey, that Z1 electrical video was great! If I saw the same video you did, it looks like an original Kawasaki training video. I had a nice ride to Hope today. My buddy has a beautiful 1992 Suzuki Katana 1100 with Collector plates. Nice (powerful) Bike! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Z1eh on July 16, 2018, 05:33:24 PM Here is a better angle of the Katana.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on July 16, 2018, 05:57:18 PM Nice Katana!
Today I tried to figure out why I have full voltage on both sides of my coils. It's a mystery to me. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on July 16, 2018, 07:36:04 PM Electricity is voodoo magic.
I worked for a contractor who did Hydro line work/poles. Saw some weird scary stuff a few times. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Z1eh on July 17, 2018, 04:48:41 AM Your coil problem sounds brutal! You have probably already tried this but its worth a mention. Dynatek has a good testing procedure. "Dyna-s ignition system and coil testing" It is the top download in the link below. http://www.dynaonline.com/support/downloads.aspx?p_v=DYNA%20S I used it to find my bad coil. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on July 17, 2018, 05:16:10 AM Thanks for the link. I have the instructions. The coils are fine. I've had them off and tested them.
Part of the test procedure is to set the magnet on the advance mechanism to straight up. That way it's not activating either pickup. Voltage on the hot side should be 12 volts or close to it. Voltage on the black/green wires should be about 1 volt but in my case I have full voltage. Either the Dyna setup is bad or I have a short into the coil wires somewhere. I'm assuming at this point that the Dyna setup is fine but I have a short into the coil wires from somewhere. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Z1eh on July 17, 2018, 02:11:43 PM So, On my 73 Z1 I installed my new coils and spark plug wires and the #1 and #4 plugs still aren't firing. This is after going through the complete trouble shooting guide by Dynatek and finding a faulty coil for the #1 and #4 spark plugs. The Dyna ignition system tests fine on both sides. The timing is perfect. I'm getting proper voltage to the coils etc. At this point I might re-install the old points. It's either that or try another $200.00 experiment by replacing the dyna ignition system. Dang!! Back to square one Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MJ on July 17, 2018, 03:20:28 PM Just a thought, check out how the reg/rec is working
also leaving ignition on too long might have damaged a coil Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on July 17, 2018, 04:51:01 PM Finally got mine working. The little clip Dyna provides to hook the pickup wires into the red/yellow hot side was not making contact. I found another source and was able to set things up properly.
Z1eh, if you're Dyna ignition system is working fine then why change it? Sounds like the problem is your 1/4 coil. I would pull it and check impedance. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Z1eh on July 18, 2018, 09:45:59 AM Congrats Hardrockminor! Lots of good advice here. I did just receive my new rectifier/regulator. I'll be installing that next Now that I have a brand new set of coils that I just received yesterday, I installed them and the coil in the #1 #4 position still didn't work. The #2 #3 coil works fine. So, I swapped them and the coil in the #1 #4 position didn't work even though it worked in the #2 #3position. That would indicate that it has something to do with the Dyna ignition system. I did follow the Dynatek testing procedure for the ignition system and everything checks out fine but obviously something isn't right. It has to be something with either the #1 #4 sending unit or the Dyna wiring harness even though they both test fine. I'm sure I'll figure it out eventually. I'd much rather be riding it! :-) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MJ on July 18, 2018, 05:06:36 PM My experience is with cars, so bear with me on this. What I know so far. Correct voltage at the coil, and equal. New coils, new reg/rec, swapping coils produced same result, so leads me to believe the pickup or the brain is not telling the coil to fire. If there are separate connections in the harness for the non firing pair I would recheck those. Guess there’s a reason they have the trouble shooting PDF, when really it should be plug and play, like when I ditched the points in my car.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on July 18, 2018, 06:44:37 PM Remembered to bring my meter home to check the charging system on the LeMans.
It appears the alternator rotor and rectifier have given up. Time to give MG cycle some money. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Steve G. on July 18, 2018, 07:28:07 PM Remembered to bring my meter home to check the charging system on the LeMans. It appears the alternator rotor and rectifier have given up. Time to give MG cycle some money. MG Yup. Agostini's??? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on July 18, 2018, 08:14:12 PM My problem was the crappy connector Dyna supplies to hook into the red/yellow wire. It supplies power to the Dyna red wites to the pickups. The connector wasn’t making contact so no voltage was going to the coils. I found a spare hot wire at the neck It was a brown double female connector
Maybe check your voltage from the red wire to battery ground. You need 12 volts or a reasonable close estimate Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on July 18, 2018, 08:19:11 PM Remembered to bring my meter home to check the charging system on the LeMans. It appears the alternator rotor and rectifier have given up. Time to give MG cycle some money. Simple solution. Go green. Go KAWASAKI. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on July 18, 2018, 09:31:57 PM Remembered to bring my meter home to check the charging system on the LeMans. It appears the alternator rotor and rectifier have given up. Time to give MG cycle some money. Simple solution. Go green. Go KAWASAKI. Nah, they have S#*tty ignition coils. And too many of them. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MJ on July 18, 2018, 11:22:41 PM That is a pretty common fault H Rock from what I understand, which isn’t that much.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Z1eh on July 19, 2018, 02:53:22 PM Success! I found a short in the Dyna wire harness/Connectors. It was confusing. Everything would all test fine and then would short out when I bundled the wires and put the gas tank on. I cleaned and re-crimped the connectors and it is fine now. It's nice to have on the road again! Too many Kawasaki's? That can't be. lol Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on July 19, 2018, 03:18:22 PM Glad to hear you had some success!
Went for a short road trip to Eagle Bay and back. Just as we were entering Sorrento one of my throttle cables broke inside the grip. Luckily I had two spare sets at home so Sweetums rode back and brought me the spares. First time in a long time I used only the Kawasaki tools from the toolkit to fix my bike while broke down on the road. Two hrs later we were back on the road. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on July 19, 2018, 05:03:17 PM Sometimes you can get home at 30 to 40 mph using your idle screw and kill switch, and clutch.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on July 19, 2018, 10:52:43 PM Glad to hear you had some success! Went for a short road trip to Eagle Bay and back. Just as we were entering Sorrento one of my throttle cables broke inside the grip. Luckily I had two spare sets at home so Sweetums rode back and brought me the spares. First time in a long time I used only the Kawasaki tools from the toolkit to fix my bike while broke down on the road. Two hrs later we were back on the road. Broken throttle and clutch cables at the grip are all too common. I have a spare clutch cable zap strapped to the actuating one. Don’t carry a spare throttle cable because in a pinch, you can just use the push cable in place of the pull cable. A very common overlooked maintenance item is to ensure that the lead cable ends at the grips are well greased. If not properly lubricated, they bind and bend back and forth until they break. Ask me how I know. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on July 20, 2018, 05:38:07 AM Yes, and the occasional inspection would also help. I tried to remember the last time I checked those cables...I couldn't remember EVER doing it.
Frank, I thought about limping home but it would have been 15 miles on the Trans Canada in summer traffic so I decided not to. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on July 20, 2018, 05:55:33 PM You likely would have been still going faster than the tourists
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on July 20, 2018, 06:23:56 PM Good point John!
Today was carb day. I spent 4 hrs trying to set the floats for my project bike. I think I got one or two, but the other ones.... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on August 03, 2018, 01:48:36 PM I have a couple of bent valves in my resto so parts are ordered and it's sitting in the corner. Yesterday I resurrected my KZ1000 and put insurance on it for three months. I took it up to Balmoral for some hi test (across from Dreamcycle) and back in windy and showery conditions. Forgot how much I like to ride that bike compared to a Z1. Much nicer in corners and much smoother above 4,000 rpm. I'm thinking of making it my go to bike for the rest of the summer.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on August 03, 2018, 08:16:53 PM Bill,
Of all the Zeds I’ve had, my current 79 LTD is by far my favourite to ride. My 76 kz900 has a wicked shake/tank slapped above 70mph in any corner. My 78 kz1000 was mostly ok, but would develop a shake/tank slapped totally unpredictably. Had another 78 kz1000 that I didn’t keep long enough to get to know. My current Z1 is stable as a rock at any speed but rough, like riding a shopping cart. But my Led Zed is a great. Starts super easy, isles down immediately. Solid and stable at any speed. For riding, it’s the best Zed I’ve had. Funny how different they all were even though they’re essentially the same machine. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on August 04, 2018, 05:18:43 AM For sure Ross! Mine is an LTD also, if that has anything to do with it. If I could only get rid of that barking at lower revs.....
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on August 06, 2018, 05:19:20 PM I drained the fluids cleaned and detailed my stock LC350 and parked it in the basement. The hybrid I have with the RZ motor and big brakes is more fun to ride.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on August 06, 2018, 06:58:27 PM Looks perfect Mark
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on August 06, 2018, 08:50:46 PM That's nice Marc....real nice. Well done.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on August 07, 2018, 08:32:04 AM Thanks guys, it took all day.
I really respect guys that keep bikes up like this AND ride them, I couldn't... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on August 07, 2018, 04:46:34 PM Ya, Trevor's got a real mental problem.......
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on August 07, 2018, 04:51:29 PM No pics but I pulled my motor out.
Got another looks rebuilt, sitting beside it, ready to slide in.. Hope its a good one. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: trevor on August 07, 2018, 06:13:37 PM Ya, Trevor's got a real mental problem....... Hey....where did I come into this??? :D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on August 07, 2018, 06:18:03 PM Okay I going to try and post a couple pics of Franks Honda from his message above
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on August 07, 2018, 06:23:24 PM Thanks John, it's a real mix of parts now.
74K with a 78 F motor and a 70 gastank.. .. keeps everyone on their toes., Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on August 07, 2018, 06:57:15 PM Thanks John, it's a real mix of parts now. 74K with a 78 F motor and a 70 gastank.. .. keeps everyone on their toes., Frank - it's about time you did this. The motor you pulled out should have been designated a boat anchor a long time ago. Just looking at the replacement F motor pic tells me it's a good motor. It'll be good for you. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Jefft on August 07, 2018, 07:13:37 PM Actually I’ve seen nicer boat anchors. LOL. Maybe you should rebuild the front end you’ve been bitching about while your at it. Petcock rebuilt parts are dirt cheap as well.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on August 07, 2018, 08:25:39 PM The motor was fine until into July. , and I put at least 8, 000 miles on it from Mid August to June.
So considering I used parts that came out of it, and parts I pulled out of a motor with no cam gear on it, siiting under a tree In The yard for 2 years. And a cylinder with no fins on one side, from a bike I wrecked in 1975. I thought it did pretty good. So did all the riders at the meet in Colorado, none of them thought I would make it. So I really have nothing to complain about, it served me well.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on August 07, 2018, 08:28:56 PM I drained the fluids cleaned and detailed my stock LC350 and parked it in the basement. The hybrid I have with the RZ motor and big brakes is more fun to ride. Looks good . Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on August 07, 2018, 09:10:56 PM Nice motor...
What's with the gap in the frame? :o Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on August 07, 2018, 09:20:53 PM Oh no. Frank can explain his invention.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Jefft on August 07, 2018, 09:36:05 PM Removing the lower frame rails improves the ride quality.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on August 07, 2018, 10:04:19 PM Since around 1969 guys have been cutting out the lower rails on Cb750,s to allow access to the top end... without having to pull the engine out of the frame.
Some guys leave them out completely some reinstall them. The first way they did that was to have sliding tubes over the joints then drill thru the sides of both tubes, and bolt them together . Not completely rigid. Then eventually someone came up with a weld in kit, with solid elements that were milled 1/2 way off for an inch and a half, then bolted together, better solution, and similar to what Honda, maybe Kawi and others use to allow sections of frames to be removed. Several versions of that idea and I made about 4 sets at one time, for the SOHC Forum guys. Then the guy that used to make them started again. That version had a threaded element to it that I felt lacked rigidity. And it was very heavy around 4 lbs plus, and needed a welder or welding. Not good adding weight to HiPo bikes. And then it was hard to put it back to stock if so desired. So around 2014 I came up with a better idea, lighter too. Single cuts to the tubes, so easy to reverse if needed. The collars were aluminum alloy with 4 allen heads for each cut section. They clamp like a triple tree. The upper brace has an aluminum connector strap far lighter than the steel others used. And tapped so you didn't drop washers and nuts into your carb bank. So it can be installed in a hour, and removed in 3 minutes or less, and weighs around a pound. I sold quite a few to at least 7 countries all thru the forum, and built them till last year. Then I no longer had enough machinery set up, to keep producing them. SO I got a buddy in Arizona to make them for a while, still is making them and selling them. Anyway that is what goes in the hole in the frame, it works well. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: parm94 on August 08, 2018, 01:23:09 AM Before his hot sauce empire there was Frank's Weldless Frame Kits
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on August 08, 2018, 08:56:34 AM I sold quite a few to at least 7 countries all thru the forum, and built them till last year. Then I no longer had enough machinery set up, to keep producing them. SO I got a buddy in Arizona to make them for a while, still is making them and selling them. Anyway that is what goes in the hole in the frame, it works well. Cool bit of kit. Have you thought about S&S couplings? http://www.sandsmachine.com/spec_ssc.htm Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on August 08, 2018, 09:22:25 AM I don't think they could work , my system the piece has to drop down or come out the side.
Plus building it myself provided me with a sorely needed income.. ... something I could really use this year.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Jefft on August 08, 2018, 11:08:05 AM Having done it many times, removing a 750 motor is not that tough or time consuming. It is a heavy lump though. I would think cutting up your frame etc. takes longer.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on August 08, 2018, 12:08:30 PM I can't lift like before. Lower end came out ok.
My removeable top part takes 3 minutes or less to remove. Now I have a few snags. Carb rubbers late intakes 2 mm bigger . Chain is out of line 10mm. I thinking can only bump it over about 6.5 mm ..1/4 inch. Rear case breather us goingbto be fun too, bigger snout. . Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Jefft on August 08, 2018, 04:43:23 PM When you convert the 630 chain engine sprocket to 530 chain does that not correct the chain alignment. Those conversions were readily available at one time. Can you machine your engine sprocket to get the correct alignment? Or add a spacer.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Jefft on August 08, 2018, 04:45:22 PM I think I have a set of F carb rubbers.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on August 08, 2018, 05:05:19 PM I got it In the frame.
I have F rubbers, not sure they work but should. I don't have any oil filters . Rear sprocket has to move out 10 mm idealy. I will try to back the sprocket studs out, use spacers...and maybe mill 1/8 off outer face of rear sprocket to get enough nut engagement. Then dick with the rear breather hose, it is the size of the cam cover hose barb, the old ones and the tank are about 1/4 inch. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Jefft on August 08, 2018, 05:25:52 PM So you can’t mill anything off the engine sprocket?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on August 08, 2018, 05:58:14 PM I probably could, but not on my small lathe.. I had a bad experience ripping the splines out of a thinner than stock front sprocket, had to pull motor split cases to change shaft.
If I can get the rear studs to move, it will work i have plenty clearance to the shocks I am running.. Wurst case scenario, I run it a while as is.. in 81 orb82 I put avaiL in an early frame, ran it crooked for maybe a season then moticed. Anybody got an oil filter.. is it true Canuck Tire has them ? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Jefft on August 08, 2018, 06:12:50 PM Canadian tire use to but i’m sure any Honda shop has them in stock. Get off your wallet. Filters are cheap.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on August 08, 2018, 06:26:49 PM I knew I should not have BID on that Performance Machine 5.5 x18 Mitchell spun wheel, with PM rotor.. .. but hey it was the price of a set of spokes...... not to mention the Ceriani GP fork But I was not expecting to lunch my motor.
Live and learn.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on August 09, 2018, 03:51:24 PM Anybody got an oil filter.. is it true Canuck Tire has them ? The last time I checked, the CT's around here didn't have them (Jefft is right- they used to have them) - maybe it's just the stores in my neighbourhood don't have them?? Worth checking your local CT. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on August 09, 2018, 05:35:50 PM Some times, particularly if it’s a Fram, if you know the filer #, they’ll get it in for you even if it’s not normally on the shelf.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on August 09, 2018, 08:35:40 PM If Fram makes them are they paper or spin on?
Ii use paper, my kid was helping me I said put this on the lawn, I will look at it later. Finned housing and paper filter. He asked if I was going to cut it open lol.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on August 09, 2018, 09:27:22 PM I know you can get paper ones the Zed 900s/1000s.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Jefft on August 10, 2018, 06:45:48 AM Frank, are you banned from the local Honda shop? Where have you been buying all your oil filters to date?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on August 10, 2018, 06:49:31 AM Penticton CTC still carries some Fram MC filters. They are sporadic. For some reason they carry a 6002 and a 6004 but no 6003 which is a common Yamaha replacement.
Lordco has a better selection and definitely will get it in in a day if they do not have it on hand. Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on August 10, 2018, 07:06:33 AM I rarely go there, I am not sure what I did for filters, I don't change them every time.
I May have had some in some parts buys, I probably still have one somewhere in storage. I will check the dealer and Canadian tire today., getting near ready to start it up. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on August 10, 2018, 06:20:22 PM Penticton CTC still carries some Fram MC filters. They are sporadic. For some reason they carry a 6002 and a 6004 but no 6003 which is a common Yamaha replacement. Lordco has a better selection and definitely will get it in in a day if they do not have it on hand. Bear Interesting - I never knew about the Lordco Option. Thanks for posting Bear. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on August 10, 2018, 06:28:23 PM Anyone know where to get Pennzoil 40 weight or 10- 40 .?
I guess I am stuck with Castrol MC oil. CTC did have the filter, got the last one. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on August 10, 2018, 07:20:28 PM Lordco
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on August 10, 2018, 07:32:41 PM What's wrong with Castrol MC 10/40. It's all I have used for twenty years ? Any opinions on this oil, maybe this needs it's own thread ?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on August 10, 2018, 08:56:02 PM Castrol 10W40 is all I use on our 4 bikes.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on August 10, 2018, 09:02:18 PM Yay time for an oil discussion!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Jefft on August 10, 2018, 09:13:59 PM I only buy oil with fancy labels. I like expensive oil too. A racey name appeals to me as well.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on August 11, 2018, 07:27:09 AM Sigh......Shell Rotella....
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on August 11, 2018, 07:48:08 AM Oil thread!?!?! I'll get the popcorn. This will be good. ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on August 11, 2018, 07:48:22 AM I make sure it says "oil" somewhere on the bottle.
I always make sure I get most of it in the engine. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on August 11, 2018, 07:51:34 AM Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Kurt on August 11, 2018, 09:00:39 AM I just soak it up with a sponge and reinstall it in to the oil tank.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on August 11, 2018, 09:19:13 AM I had an 836 motor in 2 of my bikes, it happily ran on Pennzoil.
Eventually it got old and worn, and people said if you keep running it without aircleaners, its gomna wear out fast. And after 25 years, it packed it in.. Last year I freshened up my top end, I think I ran Castrol, not the bike one.. ran great. After I got back from Colorado, I put in a new Andrews cam, now obsolete. Went to change the oil and for some reason I picked up 4 litres of Lucas oil. This summer I ran it a few times in fairly hot weather and I noticed it seemed a bit rattly. Then I went to Nelson on July 27th, it was getting noisier and got worse coming home, way too noisy. So I tore it down on Sunday thinking I had a piston problem. When I went to take the cam off I spotted a bad rocker, quite worn, then saw a bad cam lobe, and another, and another. .. made me sick.. Anyway , I am done with Lucas oil... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Jefft on August 11, 2018, 10:20:56 AM I’m pretty sure oil and no bearing ( pardon the pun) on your motor packing it in. A well built motor just needs decent quality clean oil and it will run a long time. Oils like Lucas meet and exceed the requirements of any vintage Honda. What you start with and how you maintain it is the major factor in engine life.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on August 11, 2018, 11:47:37 AM Well it won the race for shortest cam life ever..
And if it were s stock cam it would not bother me much. If it was oil starved from a blocked jet, that too I can live with., but it wasnt. And the outboard cam lobes /rockers were ok and the journals were not damaged. So my conclusion was based on that.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Jefft on August 11, 2018, 12:26:52 PM Without a proper break in it’s easy to kill a cam shaft. Compared to OEM, older performance cams were of dubious quality . High lifts and aggressive profiles also don’t help. Run the lowest installed spring pressure you can get away with. Don’t assume , check it. Always use new or resurfaced rocker arm/ cam followers no matter how the old ones look. Old followers will kill a new cam lickety split. Use the cam lube as specified by manufacturer. In the old days it was moly paste. They have better stuff now. And strictly follow the suggested cam shaft break in procedure with is usually a period of time at about 2000 - 2500 rpm immediately after start up. If your engine has to consume a couple of cam lobes is usually toast and you have to start over.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on August 11, 2018, 01:07:33 PM I used the lube and instruction that came with it it was a mild cam an A grind.
I put good rocker on it same as my 836 with much higher lift cam. It went for decades till I had a sticking valve, maybe due to the heat of the header pipes covering number 1 cyl. But it took decades and it held up fine. And it was often shifted at 11,000 rpm or higher. I talked to an engine builder , he said it does happen quite often. He suggested oils that have the designation ma1 or ma2, and that zinc would help. THEY DONT LIST ANY SPECS ON THE CASTROL LITRES. I should go to their website and explore that further. It very hard to find straight weights. At one time we could get Pennzoil GT in 40, 50 and I think 60. It was actually nitro compatible which was a bit of a surprise.. I ran straight weight, and always warmed the engine well before hard use so I cared little about how easy it would pour . I and 2 buddies had some long life motors, which I think traces back to the oil used. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on August 16, 2018, 10:42:23 AM Well it runs, , man that is a long ways from a drop in motor conversion..
Pain in the butt, but all sorted now, had to add a 1/4 spacer to the rear wheel, causes a few new problems. Feels like a Barnett Wazoo clutch in there on or off, stalled a few times. They are goid though if you slip them a bit to start. Most guys hate em., should be at Moto Vida tonite. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on August 16, 2018, 04:40:27 PM Glad to hear you're running Frank. :)
Working on a spare set of Z1 forks that I picked up for $50 bucks. The lowers are in good shape but need to be vapour blasted. The tubes are scrap...need to buy a new set. The dampers are fine but were sitting in a bunch of gunk...PO must have never changed fork oil. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on August 21, 2018, 12:01:09 PM I had one sticky valve so I ordered a hone several weeks ago. It arrived yesterday and I put it to immediate use. Today I'm returning the head to its natural position. First photo is the top of the cylinders, ready for the gasket. Second one is the head installed and cams set in place.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on August 22, 2018, 10:19:31 AM That vapour blasting sure looks nice.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on August 22, 2018, 11:18:16 AM Major improvement eh Henry? I had a photo that Scotty took after he finished the vapour blasting but I've lost it. Here is another one from last winter.
Vapour blasting doesn't remove the major scratches. I removed them by hand and then vapour blasted to get the finished look of the original showroom. After vapour blasting I used scotch brite with dawn dish soap to finish the lower forks. Cams bearings are done...had to do them twice. After the first time I was checking valve clearance and while rotating the engine backwards I saw it skip a tooth on the upper chain guide. Had to tear it back down and do the timing a second time. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on August 22, 2018, 11:22:39 AM Vapour blasting? I thought you used q-tips and spit! ;D Seriously, it looks amazing. 8)
Major improvement eh Henry? I had a photo that Scotty took after he finished the vapour blasting but I've lost it. Here is another one from last winter. Vapour blasting doesn't remove the major scratches. I removed them by hand and then vapour blasted to get the finished look of the original showroom. After vapour blasting I used scotch brite with dawn dish soap to finish the lower forks. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MJ on August 22, 2018, 06:44:17 PM Looks really nice, I think Wheels, God of Polish would approve
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on August 22, 2018, 06:50:14 PM Yes indeed I approve of that Bill, that looks amazing and one should be very proud of the progress on that bike.
Guess I better step it up a notch. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on August 22, 2018, 07:54:45 PM I've never loved satin black and mag wheels as much as I do right now. :P
Less time polishing more time Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on August 23, 2018, 05:08:10 AM Yes indeed I approve of that Bill, that looks amazing and one should be very proud of the progress on that bike. Guess I better step it up a notch. You don't need to step anything up John! Keep in mind...this was done with a machine. You're like John Henry on the railroad...all by hand. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on August 24, 2018, 10:17:18 PM Replaced the alternator rotor, diode board, regulator and front crank seal in the LeMans tonight.
Gen light is out and the system is charging! The old rotor had given it's all, it's got a broken wire somewhere inside and the potting material was falling out in my hand when I pulled it out. The diode board was giving me really wonky readings on the meter so it got changed and I swapped the regulator just because. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on August 25, 2018, 05:24:08 AM Feels great when you finish up and the bike runs the way it's supposed to run Shawn!
Today I installed the exhaust system and test fired the resto. It started right up and purrs like a kitten! I have some oil leaks to source...probably gaskets that need to soak up and swell. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twinsport on August 25, 2018, 09:32:53 PM Fixed a sticking throttle.
I have to say tomaselli throttles sure are easy to work on. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on August 25, 2018, 09:43:40 PM Feels great when you finish up and the bike runs the way it's supposed to run Shawn! Today I installed the exhaust system and test fired the resto. It started right up and purrs like a kitten! I have some oil leaks to source...probably gaskets that need to soak up and swell. Let us know how those leaks progress. My experience is that they don’t remedy themselves. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on August 26, 2018, 11:07:01 AM So far I'm down a quart! A couple of leaks have sealed but there are some that will require attention. One causes me concern...on the cover on the points side...the seal must be leaking. That's not a good sign. Must have been a S#*tty rebuild!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on August 27, 2018, 04:44:58 PM Drained the oil and got the bike ready to strip down the engine. Turns out my kick start isn't working properly. A new set of gaskets are ordered.
A part came in the mail so I resumed rebuilding a set of VM28SC carbs. Somehow I managed to put #3 and #4 in the wrong slots and the connecting air pipe wouldn't go on. Spent an hour sorting that out. Carbs are almost done! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on September 03, 2018, 11:28:11 AM Shake down mini cruise on the recently collector plated 93 Katana 750. Only about 40 kms around town and up the Coquihala - all went well. This was a short term project that turned into a longer term project. ::)
Spins quite high at highway speeds but those motors are meant for that. Will investigate a minor noise when rear brake is applied. Riding season is here!! ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on September 03, 2018, 01:25:37 PM Smoke is back although lighter so after a visit from a fellow and his 1955 Triumph TRW, I got all enthused and started assembly of the Dunstall BSA Tribute.
New grease nipples in the newly installed swing arm, new shocks, new taper bearing headset, new steering lock, all using new stainless steel fasteners. Next is the fork legs and ordering a few hundred bucks more bits. Spring is just around the corner. Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on September 03, 2018, 02:43:28 PM Nice!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Steve G. on September 03, 2018, 06:59:35 PM Smoke is back although lighter so after a visit from a fellow and his 1955 Triumph TRW, I got all enthused and started assembly of the Dunstall BSA Tribute. New grease nipples in the newly installed swing arm, new shocks, new taper bearing headset, new steering lock, all using new stainless steel fasteners. Next is the fork legs and ordering a few hundred bucks more bits. Spring is just around the corner. Bear Interesting!!! . Oil in frame, ,,,,so like,,,,,late issue A65 Lightning? With Dunstall inspiration?? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on September 03, 2018, 07:59:44 PM Right you are Steve.
1972 Firebird but with café tank, Dunstall seat, Dunstall clip ons, Dunstall front fender and over and under mini reverse Dunstall megaphones and rearsets. When I was about 20 - 21 years old I had a 1967 Dunstall A65. This is an updated tribute edition - if you call a 47 year old motorcycle an update ;D Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on September 03, 2018, 08:00:40 PM Rode mine from Ontario Oregon to home. That's other side of the river from Idaho near Nampa.
Had to get it home, having wiring, battery lighting issues since Wells Nevada yesterday.. Met some very cool people at Bonnevillem got to tear a 754 top end off in impound on a record setting bike.. Just an incredible collection of bikes, and bike people. I went to the roadrace, missed sidecar ride due to needing full gear. The pits were great, the racing, well, let's just say, not so good too watch, .. I may never go to one again, not my thing. Did find a Magnesium Morris mag that might be available, shockingly light when you pick it up. Saw a 160 in a yet am frame, sort of cool.. amazing bikes.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on September 03, 2018, 08:05:48 PM Cool, glad you made the trip safe and sound.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on September 09, 2018, 08:25:40 PM Went with my son for a car ride today to Castlegar.
Came back with his first motorcycle, a 78 CB 750 sohc.... Didja know , that if you take some parts off you can fit it into an old Subaru outback ? Well it did, we took off pipes wheels tank, seat, rear grab rail. Both fenders and wheels. We left the handlebars, forks, swingarm and shocks on, and got it in the back.. Whoo Hooo.. >:(m >:( (http://>:(m >:() Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on September 11, 2018, 04:37:20 PM Pretty cool 1st bike.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on September 12, 2018, 07:55:00 PM So while I wait for the substantial order of parts to arrive, I have been working on A fork leg. I think it is now ready for the internal rebuild. If the bits don't get here before the strike, I will have both legs ready to go.
Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on September 12, 2018, 10:05:18 PM Your getting nice patina on the lower one. >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: bear on September 13, 2018, 02:09:44 AM I can't do much about my patina but I can head off some on my builds ::)
Bear Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Six To Go on September 13, 2018, 03:42:17 AM Good job Bear!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on September 13, 2018, 06:00:55 AM I have several projects on the go, including a set of Z1 forks, a set of carbs and an engine. The forks are held up until I receive a seal puller. The carbs only need a set of fuel tees. And the engine needs a cam chain. All are dependant on the mail continuing to flow.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on September 13, 2018, 10:40:44 AM Hers a good way to pull seals.
Punch a dimple in steel part of seal usually covered with seal material. Then drill 1/16 hole, 2, 180 from each other. Then thread a screw in both. Grab a clawhammer, and a shim around 3/16 thick if wood less if aluminum . Then grab screw with claw and pry up against lower leg, shim goes in between hammer and fork. The crisscross used in cedar fences or paint stir stick is about right. A bit one side, a bit the other and presto it's out.... A lot of seal pullers will still eFF up an alloy fork lower.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on September 13, 2018, 05:27:49 PM Thanks Frank, I'll give that a try.
Finished one set of carbs today. I had Keyster kits, which come with 4 needles. I thought they were different but all said Y45 on them, which is the replacement number for '75 Z1 carb needles originally scribed 5J9. I checked them closely and realized they all had different tapers! I picked the one that most closely matched my 5J9 needles and that's what went into the carbs. Supposed to be set on #2 from the top but I set them at #4 to try to get more fuel a bit earlier. We will see how they perform when I get the engine back together. I cleaned up the barrels but I think they need Scotty's loving touch, so will likely be making a trip to Chilliwack next week. Working on the head right now. Checking valve specs and lapping. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tiny Jugs on September 15, 2018, 07:30:51 PM Replaced my worn out Sport Demons with a nice new set of Scorpion Trail IIs. Now I just need a couple of hours of dry roads to scrub them in!
huh...looks like I installed them upside-down? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on September 15, 2018, 08:52:51 PM It's not upside-down, the tires are just REALLY sticky.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on September 17, 2018, 07:14:36 PM I managed to score some ultra rare fox air shox, (yes, that how they spelled shocks) for my display/basement 79 CR250.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on September 18, 2018, 10:28:53 AM SCORE!!! I wonder if it's the same feeling an archiologist gets when they find something rare?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on September 20, 2018, 05:49:35 PM And I actually made 200$ on the deal. Those shocks go for stupid $$ on E bay.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: parm94 on September 26, 2018, 08:32:34 PM 754 mailed me a set of rockets for my Hondas (+5 HP)!
(https://i.imgur.com/oAFvEsi.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/nT5a2wv.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on September 26, 2018, 09:41:53 PM Pretty cool.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on September 26, 2018, 10:29:17 PM Hey, I think one of those would bolt on my Ascot. :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on September 27, 2018, 05:06:32 PM A few months ago a friend gave me a set of Z1 carbs. Today I finished a rebuild. They were ultrasonic washed, vapour blasted and fitted with new Keyster carb kits.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on September 27, 2018, 05:09:07 PM Oh...and I also rebuilt a set of signals for Sweetum's bike. New wiring, covers lenses and bulbs. She plans to put them on the back of her grab bar so that she has room for saddlebags.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on September 29, 2018, 11:05:04 AM I bought a set of Z1 forks a few months ago for $50. Parts arrived yesterday so I rebuilt them and finished things up today. New upper tubes, vapour blasted lowers, new seals, fork caps, reflectors and dust covers. Springs were in spec and dampers were good. I wonder sometimes though about previous owners. The oil in these ones had congealed and was full of dirt. Possibly never changed in 45 years.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on September 30, 2018, 03:14:19 PM Today I took a try at restoring a vintage stator cover. The original was in poor shape with a lot of gouges and scratches, but they pretty much came out after sanding with 80 grit, followed by 260. Then I had the cover vapour blasted and finished it with 600/1200/2000 wet sanding, and finally some Mothers polish. The DOHC area was painted with Tremclad exterior gloss, but I think I need another coat. The paint was probably a bit too thick to apply consistently.
Before and after photos. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on September 30, 2018, 04:38:37 PM Looks great!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on September 30, 2018, 04:47:23 PM Not today but yesterday, got to watch this amazing creation come to life:
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Share/Misc/i-qhvgtFh/0/2e8d4502/M/Excelsior-M.jpg) (https://photos.smugmug.com/Share/Misc/i-3qFbkxM/0/f883f21f/M/P1010292-M.jpg) (https://photos.smugmug.com/Share/Misc/i-6LHzzp9/0/8908e102/M/P1010298-M.jpg) Apologies for leaving the art filter turned on in the camera, I was excited. Video for those of you who use the book of faces: https://www.facebook.com/chris.dekerf.9/videos/10155782833551723/ Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on September 30, 2018, 05:07:37 PM Nice,...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on September 30, 2018, 07:00:40 PM The amount of talent walking around there was very humbling.
Paul Brodie Chris DeKerf Harald Strasser "The" Tom Mellor Jay Donovan Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Tiny Jugs on September 30, 2018, 07:04:42 PM Very cool! Which number was this? Last I followed his progress he was at #5...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on September 30, 2018, 07:32:09 PM Number 8, but...
He claims to have skipped a couple in order to build #8 for himself. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on September 30, 2018, 10:56:45 PM #5 is still for sale. He Built #8 for himself. Plans to race it at Sons of Speed in Florida this March.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MJ on October 01, 2018, 11:02:05 AM I think the link to the video expired or is no longer available. Nice project.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Steve G. on October 01, 2018, 05:44:33 PM The amount of talent walking around there was very humbling. Paul Brodie Chris DeKerf Harald Strasser "The" Tom Mellor Jay Donovan Was Dan Smith there? He's on par with Paul's skills. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on October 01, 2018, 05:52:22 PM The amount of talent walking around there was very humbling. Paul Brodie Chris DeKerf Harald Strasser "The" Tom Mellor Jay Donovan Was Dan Smith there? He's on par with Paul's skills. I've never had the chance to meet Dan Smith but I don't think he was there. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on October 02, 2018, 10:16:30 PM Better video: https://vimeo.com/292655573
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MJ on October 02, 2018, 11:29:23 PM That was pretty nice
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on October 03, 2018, 07:16:50 PM We really enjoyed that and thanks for sharing that day with the rest of us.
John Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on October 03, 2018, 08:06:16 PM Nice video , I saw Shawn and Jen there..
A big round of applause to the huge effort and great results to this project, by Paul and his helpers. A nod should be given to the Cyclone that preceded this by half a decade, built by Joerns Mfg. And maybe they created theirs or had seen something that pushed them in that direction. By the time Ducati started using this in the 50,s the design was 40 years old already.. Interesting how far back some if these designs go.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on October 03, 2018, 08:11:24 PM I see on Paul's site that he makes the fork legs I need for my ,14 Harley.. pretty cool he is making that stuff..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on October 10, 2018, 09:06:02 PM Dam! I could have got a couple thousand more Km's out of that!
(https://i.imgur.com/0ZR0zo3.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on October 14, 2018, 04:38:52 PM Coming back from a ride last week on my KZ1000 it almost died on my. Felt like it was only running on two cylinders so I suspected a bad coil. I managed to get home OK and parked the bike, but yesterday we planned to go out so I investigated the problem. I fired up the bike, warmed it up a bit and while idling I began pulling plug wires. No change in rpms for 1 and 4, but they dropped to a stall for 2 & 3. Turns out coil was loose on both terminals and wasn't properly grounded. I tightened up the bolts holding the coil to the frame and the bike ran perfectly again.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on October 14, 2018, 05:52:30 PM The output of the coils utilize a 'floating' ground (compare to the frame and the input) - shouldn't matter if they're attached to the frame or not (all mechanical vibration issues aside). If they don't work unless connected to the frame, it's probably and indication the input winding is shorted to the the 'transformer' core - which may not be a big deal, but it would reduce the voltage to the input winding.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on October 15, 2018, 05:43:14 AM Hmm...that might explain why I have S#*tty performance at low rpm.
Reduced voltage would result in poor detonation along with a lot of soot on the related plugs. I'll check to see if that's the case. Those coils are different resistance than Z1 coils so I will need to find a spare to see if that fixes things. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on October 24, 2018, 07:54:19 PM started to get them ready for hibernation...sorry Trevor ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on October 24, 2018, 08:13:50 PM ...sorry Trevor ;) ;DTitle: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on October 28, 2018, 04:46:42 PM New Ricks stator for the 1100ES.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1936/43789010790_62d54c2a85_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29Hu8jE)20181028_114025 (https://flic.kr/p/29Hu8jE) by Rob Ert (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146427719@N02/), on Flickr (https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1902/43789011010_bf6f3fc1f4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29Hu8os)20181028_114015 (https://flic.kr/p/29Hu8os) by Rob Ert (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146427719@N02/), on Flickr I was lucky and all the bolts came out easily. Pretty good for a 35 year old bike with the original stator in it. Wouldn't that be something if the Ricks lasted that long. (https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1914/43789010360_da50c93c26_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29Hu8cf)20181028_114313 (https://flic.kr/p/29Hu8cf) by Rob Ert (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146427719@N02/), on Flickr Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on October 28, 2018, 07:26:25 PM You can rebuild, i.e. rewind, these yourself with the right wire, some patience, and being impervious to really sore fingers - but it can be done - I've done it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on November 20, 2018, 05:59:14 PM You can rebuild, i.e. rewind, these yourself with the right wire, some patience, and being impervious to really sore fingers - but it can be done - I've done it. that is on my 'bucket list' of motorcycle mechanical tasks to conquer, but I'm worried it will be right there with spooning your own rear 130 tire...... THAT I could have done without after experiencing it. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on November 20, 2018, 06:08:13 PM spending some more time on the DRZ while the weather is too cold to ride.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4896/45254164514_4bb6bc0261_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2bWXqtL)2018-11-20_05-09-53 (https://flic.kr/p/2bWXqtL) by Rob Ert (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146427719@N02/), on Flickr (https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4837/32107467288_5d8e17f33d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QVeaqd)2018-11-20_05-11-38 (https://flic.kr/p/QVeaqd) by Rob Ert (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146427719@N02/), on Flickr New steering stem bearings, fresh fork oil, and installation of an Eastern Beaver 3 fuse harness to tidy up things for powering the Montana GPS, Trail Tech Vapor dash and what ever else I might need. I tell you I can't wait to ride it in the dirt again, the bearings taken out were likely the factory ones and lumpy as all get out and the forks were supposed to have 720 mls each but I doubt I drained half that, should be some improvement ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on January 12, 2019, 10:11:29 PM On the 93 Katana 750 - sorry no pics
- repacked front wheel bearings - front suspension completely came apart and the inside components thoroughly cleaned. The four fork bushings were in very nice shape. Installed new fork seals and filled each fork with the correct amount of fork oil. 20 w was used. - completely dismantled and cleaned both front brake calipers - installed new front brake pads (po had different somewhat worn pads in each front caliper) - removed and cleaned oil cooler (an amazing amount of grime and goop came out of the cooling fins. I wouldn't have thought cleaning would be needed but went through the same exercise on the Concours, and also had the same result. Tons of chit in there. - removed swing arm and all rear suspension linkages. All needle bearings were in good shape but needed to be greased up. - rear brake caliper completely taken apart and cleaned. Rear pads looked to have been recently replaced so they went back on. - replaced rear wheel bearings. Probably would have been ok but they were starting to feel a bit rough. - pulled front and rear tires off and replaced with a set of Avons. First time I'll be riding on Avons. Will be switching out front and rear brake fluid shortly as well. Digging into the carbs next once I tidy up some loose ends from the work mentioned above. Much like any previous projects there is a considerable amount of elbow grease in the above work. Worked performed when time permitted in November and December. The amount of grime and goop that came out of that bike is astonishing. It turned 25 years old this year!! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: parm94 on January 15, 2019, 09:46:05 PM The boxer's coming out the Bimmer for a rebuild and the cb motor is being mated to a new frame. It's almost riding season again!
(https://i.imgur.com/EmYWAph.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/ennVjD6.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on January 26, 2019, 01:45:15 PM I changed the front tire on the Hybrid LC.
I picked up a PA engine hoist used for a song. It really make removing wheels on bikes without a centerstand easy and safer than other methods I have used. Even with a centerstand equipped bike it will be nice for holding the front wheel up. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on January 26, 2019, 02:08:21 PM That engine hoist is certainly more flexible and safer than using a chain hoist attached to an I-bolt screwed into a rafter truss.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on January 26, 2019, 05:08:12 PM I just block it up under the frame..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on January 26, 2019, 05:15:12 PM No room to block on many bikes with low exhaust/expansion chambers.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on January 26, 2019, 08:32:08 PM I considered a portable hoist for my shop but decided to go with an overhead rail instead.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on January 27, 2019, 12:14:50 PM I would have went with a rail too but the ceiling is high and has a 4/12 pitch complicating things.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on January 27, 2019, 06:05:06 PM Jeebuz!! Don't tell me you have to take your boots off to enter your shop?
I worked on Sweetum's bike today...checked the valve clearance and installed two new tail lights. I moved them from their usual spot on a Kawi back onto the hand grab. This gives her more room to throw her saddle bags over the bike without interfering with the tail lights. Photo below. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on January 28, 2019, 07:33:27 AM Now, that's a good, practical, reversible mod.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on January 28, 2019, 04:52:14 PM Now, that's a good, practical, reversible mod. Reversible?? Well...yeah, I guess you could turn them around the other way.... ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on January 28, 2019, 05:12:39 PM Har.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: parm94 on January 29, 2019, 06:45:40 PM Motor is going to Shails soon. Paint for the 550 is done!
(https://i.imgur.com/5TV69Qh.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/u2UY2e1.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/2Quox8t.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on January 29, 2019, 08:47:33 PM Looking good!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on January 29, 2019, 09:28:21 PM That's an eyebrow raiser, Parm.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on January 29, 2019, 09:42:57 PM Very cool.
We need a "like" button on the forum. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: parm94 on January 30, 2019, 12:07:12 AM Thanks guys!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: parm94 on February 06, 2019, 09:45:43 PM Found a drumstick inside.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on February 07, 2019, 12:33:19 AM Ouch.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on February 08, 2019, 04:48:37 PM Spent the last couple of days excavating the body work and extra crap on the Vee Strom to get at the spark plugs and cams to check valve clearance. First go-around on the top end of the engine since I got it.......just did suspension and non-engine stuff when I got it.
Naturally, the valves are tight, so now I learn about removing cams and dealing with shim under bucket technology. I'll replace the spark plugs while I'm in there, and the coolant, then it's on to the new brake lines while I'm bleeding them anyway. New bikes......so much more complicated than old Triumphs. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on February 08, 2019, 06:40:34 PM Shim under bucket....ugghhh!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on February 15, 2019, 07:59:22 PM Got back to shim work on the V Strom after being interrupted for work for a few days...….don't these people realise I'd rather stay at home in winter?
A fine example of why one should support your local bike shop......they loaned their shim selection to me for a couple of days, and did not charge for the shims I exchanged. The owner did indicate that if I was a general a-hole, a charge would have been forthcoming. Now, how did I take this bike apart???? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on February 22, 2019, 10:38:32 PM I decided to go back to the stock swinger on my RZ motored rd350lc. I built the TZR250 arm up years ago and it's a cool piece in my opinion but she's long. Almost 4" longer than the stocker. I had to adapt a FZR600 shock to work with the extra leverage but the suspension worked well. The shorter arm should make it feel quite a bit more lively especially in the front. I built an extra brace into for a bit of a one off look. Got it back from Kamloops powder and am getting it back together.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on February 22, 2019, 10:40:09 PM Couple more.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on February 22, 2019, 10:40:33 PM Ooooo. That’s a bit of a difference.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on February 23, 2019, 07:43:16 AM Yep, and it still wanted to stand up !
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on February 24, 2019, 05:01:07 PM Looks shorter to me.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on February 24, 2019, 05:59:29 PM You sure you have enough front brake on that super lightweight smoker? :o ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on February 24, 2019, 08:24:14 PM Love it, very nice.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on February 24, 2019, 09:07:40 PM That looks nice!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on February 24, 2019, 09:13:47 PM Thanks guys, It's a fzr600 front end with Nissan calipers from a GSXR. I have thought about removing one disc and caliper to save weight and more importantly save un-sprung weight. Likely I would have to research master sizing too. This set-up will stand the bike on it's nose with one finger.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 24, 2019, 09:23:11 PM In that case drop one and sell it to me..
I would think if you are not making repeated stops from 100 mph or plus , that one would do.. The rear height has changed, I see.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on February 24, 2019, 09:55:26 PM Thanks guys, It's a fzr600 front end with Nissan calipers from a GSXR. I have thought about removing one disc and caliper to save weight and more importantly save un-sprung weight. Likely I would have to research master sizing too. This set-up will stand the bike on it's nose with one finger. I bet there's a considerable amount of braking power from the front brake set up?!? You fabricated the caliper mounts yourself? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on February 24, 2019, 10:34:07 PM Yes, the mounts were pretty easy, you just have to take you time and make a few temporary jigs to confirm things are well lined up/centered. An yes, these brakes are twice as powerful as the stock brakes on my 525 lb ELR-R.
Frank, because of the increased wheelbase I raised the ride height to steepen the rake in an effort to quicken the steering. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on February 25, 2019, 07:36:19 AM Here's a better shot to compare stock to the aluminum arm wheelbase.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on February 25, 2019, 06:38:04 PM I’ve been getting my KZ1000 LTD ready for the season.
It needed new tires. So I put it up on blocks on the table and strapped it solid. Remove the wheels to get the new rubber mounted. With the wheels off I checked the bearings and swing arm bearings, all good. Removed the front forks and changed fork oil. Removed the headlight bucket/signal lights and instrument cluster. With the front end bits out of the way, I removed the triple tree and renew the grease of the tapered roller bearings. The steering head lock wasn’t working so I I removed it. Upon inspection it was apparent that the the locking pin was sheered off. I dug out my project bike frame from under the deck to cannibalize that steering lock. Yesterday we had club coffee in my garage. As I have no key for the spare frame, Kiwi Canuck (aka Dave) used his locksmith skills to get the lock out for me. Thanks again Dave. Upon inspection of that lock, the lock housing was broken and the lock pin was bent and worn. But the pin is adequate to use as a pattern to turn off a new one, so that’s in the process. Shawn brought along the last of the three brake rotors he turned for me. So today I reassembled the bike. Rear wheel, steering head, front forks, headlight cluster, and front wheel. The tank will wait until I get the refurbished steering lock installed. I’d changed the crankcase oil in the fall and there is still a far amount of revs left in it. Later this spring, before the season really gets going I’ll change it. I’ve a new battery, and the chain/sprockets look good. I’m hoping to do a fair amount of riding this season, so it feels good to get all this maintenance done. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 25, 2019, 06:50:29 PM Bike rotors were turned ? Is that correct ?
Thinned maybe ? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on February 25, 2019, 07:24:04 PM That's a lot of work Ross! Were you sober? ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on February 25, 2019, 09:15:24 PM Indeed I was sober
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: parm94 on February 27, 2019, 01:13:22 AM The 550 frame swap is finished and everything is all buttoned up for this riding season. Things need to warm up already!
(https://i.imgur.com/lWYDe29.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on February 27, 2019, 06:55:17 AM I like that color, looks good Parm.
-20 in Kamloops this morning... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on February 27, 2019, 01:45:12 PM That's a lot of work Ross! Were you sober? ;D And as part of the season preparations, I still need to check valve clearances. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Steve G. on February 27, 2019, 02:32:58 PM Nothing outrageous going on in my garage this time of year. Conducted valve clearance checks on 850 Commando, RC30 (OMG what a hassle that is), Laverda ( oh what a pleasure that is), XR650, and nothing is out of spec. Factory recall on 1200gs (indicators too close together), rear seal replace, clunk in front suspension found to be loose shock bolt (whoops). New chain and sprockets on XR, upgrade front sprocket to Fritzco wide spline type to look after the XR’s only weak link, it’s lack of a Cush drive system coupled with skinny spline/sprocket meaning quick and expensive wear out of output shaft. Luckily no wear, probably because like most of my bikes, they’ve not spent a lot of time at low engine revs which results in driveline shock especially with singles and twins. . New Heinendau K60 scouts on within a week for prep to the Touratech Rally West this spring. XR’s Only rear subframe strengthening kit so my rear frame can handle the camping stuff. Mosko Moto Ranger pannier kit, set up on Twisted throttle rack system. R100gs, nothing wrong,,,,,ever. Ct70, same. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on February 27, 2019, 03:10:29 PM I've done oil, filter, valves etc on our four bikes. Replaced the carbs and forks on one Z1 and have to rebuild the old ones...waiting til weather improves before heading down to Chilliwack for vapour blasting. I also cleaned two engines and case sets, removed one rear wheel for cleaning and a brake check. Everything is ready for spring so now am dabbling in zinc plating with bolts and things.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Kiwi Canuck on February 27, 2019, 10:58:39 PM Nothing outrageous going on in my garage this time of year. Conducted valve clearance checks on 850 Commando, RC30 (OMG what a hassle that is), Laverda ( oh what a pleasure that is), XR650, and nothing is out of spec. Factory recall on 1200gs (indicators too close together), rear seal replace, clunk in front suspension found to be loose shock bolt (whoops). New chain and sprockets on XR, upgrade front sprocket to Fritzco wide spline type to look after the XR’s only weak link, it’s lack of a Cush drive system coupled with skinny spline/sprocket meaning quick and expensive wear out of output shaft. Luckily no wear, probably because like most of my bikes, they’ve not spent a lot of time at low engine revs which results in driveline shock especially with singles and twins. . New Heinendau K60 scouts on within a week for prep to the Touratech Rally West this spring. XR’s Only rear subframe strengthening kit so my rear frame can handle the camping stuff. Mosko Moto Ranger pannier kit, set up on Twisted throttle rack system. R100gs, nothing wrong,,,,,ever. Ct70, same. Steve, I've not heard of the Mosko Moto Ranger pannier kit, what is that. I just bought a few more Mosko products at the MC show this year, tank bag and tool roll for the Africa Twin. I have the BC40 Duffle and will buy the BC 35's Panniers next time they have a sale, probably Black Friday. (unless the CAD$ improves in the meantime) David. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Steve G. on February 28, 2019, 12:21:00 PM Hi Dave, I’ve probably got the name of the panniers wrong. Maybe it’s Scout or something like that. Handy size, tough as nails stuff. All of Mosko’s stuff is good quality IMO. I bought their tank bag as well,,,I like the idea of having a drinking water bladder in the tank bag rather than carrying it on a back pack. Let the bike carry it instead of the motorcycle operator.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Kiwi Canuck on February 28, 2019, 08:24:37 PM Hi Dave, I’ve probably got the name of the panniers wrong. Maybe it’s Scout or something like that. Handy size, tough as nails stuff. All of Mosko’s stuff is good quality IMO. I bought their tank bag as well,,,I like the idea of having a drinking water bladder in the tank bag rather than carrying it on a back pack. Let the bike carry it instead of the motorcycle operator. Yes the Scout V3, very nice and 25 liters per side, nice bags for a DR650 or any other 650 dirt bike you may have. ;D David. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on March 06, 2019, 09:22:38 AM Checked valve clearances on the LTD yesterday. Two were out of spec (on the wide side). I had suitable replacement shims on hand. So now all is good to go for the season. Although I’m thinking of designing and manufacturing (welding by others) a carrying rack for behind the seat.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on March 06, 2019, 04:09:34 PM Ross I been thinking of building sone rack parts, 1/2 round tubing.. maybe a kit form.
So I may be able to bend some tubing soon. I will use hydraulic tubing. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on March 06, 2019, 04:31:10 PM Ross I been thinking of building sone rack parts, 1/2 round tubing.. maybe a kit form. So I may be able to bend some tubing soon. I will use hydraulic tubing. Hmm. Interesting. I was talking to Nico about it. Reckoned we’d try just using steel flat bar and paint or powdercoat. Have to develop some more motivation first. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on March 13, 2019, 12:24:18 PM My second Z1B is now registered in my name, as of yesterday. No insurance yet, as the weather won't be warm enough until early next week for riding. Hopefully I'll be able to test it out before heading out RVing in May.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: parm94 on March 14, 2019, 09:38:17 PM Yoshi cam ready to be dropped into the CB550!
(https://i.imgur.com/nBLcpKN.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on March 14, 2019, 09:56:50 PM Nice cam, where did you find one ?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: parm94 on March 14, 2019, 10:08:54 PM Nice cam, where did you find one ? It's the one that popped up on the sohc4 forums last year. Had some pitting but Geoff @ Colt Cams took care of that! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on March 14, 2019, 11:35:47 PM Ooowee baby!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on March 27, 2019, 06:57:09 PM Okay as everyone knows down here I have been having some backfiring issues with my Mark111 Commando and I have little to none electrical skills but have tried many suggestions from many of the members here as well as the internet and a call to Old Britts in Seattle. So last night I bit the bullet and ordered a full new Power Arc ignition system that includes the coils, resistor spark plug wires and a four map ignition curve especially for my bike. I did not get a lot of riding on what might be my favorite bike last year so hopefully doing a full installation will solve everything.
Lets see and will keep everyone posted as I am a better installer than a problem fixer with electronic stuff. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on March 28, 2019, 07:03:02 AM Remember the old saying regarding Brit bikes, John.....if it seems to be carb issues, it's likely electric, and electric problems are really carb problems.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on March 28, 2019, 05:58:18 PM Yes Howie and that would mean an investment in the carburetors next week so I have changed everything that backfires.
Lets see how the ignition replacement goes this weekend as the package made it to Sumas today so we can grab it tommorrow. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Steve G. on March 28, 2019, 07:04:35 PM Yes Howie and that would mean an investment in the carburetors next week so I have changed everything that backfires. Lets see how the ignition replacement goes this weekend as the package made it to Sumas today so we can grab it tommorrow. Well done John. I’ve got ALOT of seat time around the Commando. I have a thought that your issues have been around your ignition system all along. I’ll be interested to hear what kind of coil system you may be moving to. I still like the technical abilities and physical appearance of two 6 volt coils hanging under the fuel tank, albeit high output replicas to the PCP oil Laden Lucas units. Knock on wood, but I’ve just jumped on my Norton after 5 months under a bedsheet, no lie, 1st kick, sitting in Horseshoe Bay after sitting in rush hour traffic and then 80 mph up to Brittannia and back. Of course, updated electrics have my stone axe reliable bumblebee currently a garage queen. So Maybe I’ll shut my yap. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on March 30, 2019, 09:49:09 AM Steve I have the upgraded Power Arc ignition system with 4 maps for fuel and advance that can be set without removing the seat and it is programmable not that I would have the skills to do that. Dissassembly today of the old ignition today and hopefully reassembly of the new one tomorrow then I should be in line for the 6 percent ICBC raise on monday for the plate.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Steve G. on March 30, 2019, 09:55:02 AM Steve I have the upgraded Power Arc ignition system with 4 maps for fuel and advance that can be set without removing the seat and it is programmable not that I would have the skills to do that. Dissassembly today of the old ignition today and hopefully reassembly of the new one tomorrow then I should be in line for the 6 percent ICBC raise on monday for the plate. Well done John. A good system by all accounts. Don’t get me started on the ICBC. I’ve already offended someone on the ICBC thread here. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Kurt on March 30, 2019, 12:21:44 PM Oh Steve it wasn't just the ICBC thread. LOL. Kurt
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: parm94 on May 04, 2019, 03:15:20 PM Off to Chilliwack!
(https://i.imgur.com/M4rRxGe.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on May 04, 2019, 08:28:30 PM Cool.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on May 18, 2019, 07:38:27 AM Slowly coming apart with tons of photos taken.
(https://beta-static.photobucket.com/images/rr41/chalayko/0/0ba732b9-fc85-488e-9a0d-86499976cf4c-original.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MJ on May 18, 2019, 08:21:07 AM see how far you get by the garden party ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on May 18, 2019, 12:01:46 PM The motor will be on the bench and looking better. Hope to have it out by the end of the weekend. It seems to run well so I'm not getting in to it's guts. It has the usual 750 rattles. See you soon. You didn't go with Trevor's group? Cliff.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MJ on May 18, 2019, 12:20:08 PM Yes I hope to be there, good time always, good on you and the wife for hosting. People there that I only see once or twice a year and some pretty amazing bikes. I didn't know Trevor went anywhere, unless you mean from here lol, haven't talked to him in a month or so. I assume he will be coming also?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on May 19, 2019, 06:42:34 PM MJ, Trevor is on a ride with his Woodstock buddies as they were looking at transporting their bikes out here and starting from here. I cannot recall the dates but he is out there once again on his bike with friends enjoying the good life while us mere mortals toil around a beach and camp fire in hopes of avoiding work for a few days.
John & June Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: MJ on May 19, 2019, 08:52:08 PM cool, excellent plan...sometimes bikes can fly cheap too
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: parm94 on July 22, 2019, 11:37:41 PM TS400 reserected from a 22 year Slumber!
(https://i.imgur.com/yGhnZIk.jpg) https://i.imgur.com/mDdsQpN.mp4 (https://i.imgur.com/mDdsQpN.mp4) BMW is all sandblasted and ready for some powder! (https://i.imgur.com/nHSxVAp.jpg) Picked up a set of Enduro bags as well. (https://i.imgur.com/IRbtV4H.jpg) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on August 04, 2019, 01:11:01 PM Got it running better at last.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmccuDAFhBM Cliff. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on August 04, 2019, 01:58:11 PM Cool. Nice bikes.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on August 04, 2019, 06:37:52 PM finally finished cleaning up the Z1A and its ready to ride again...hard to believe i bought it 4 yrs ago and haven't ridden it yet...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on August 04, 2019, 08:12:03 PM Looks really nice but you need mirrors!
I painted the "DOHC" stamp on the stator cover and ignition cover. One looks really good. The other is so so. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on August 05, 2019, 08:17:45 AM Looks much better then when I owned it Chris. ;D
So how many bikes have you restored to date? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on August 05, 2019, 09:58:48 AM Henry, did you ride to California ?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on August 05, 2019, 10:00:32 AM Got it running better after it sat since 1984.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmccuDAFhBM Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on August 05, 2019, 10:16:19 AM finally finished cleaning up the Z1A and its ready to ride again...hard to believe i bought it 4 yrs ago and haven't ridden it yet... :) :) :) :) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on August 05, 2019, 10:43:43 AM Henry, did you ride to California ? NoTitle: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on August 05, 2019, 01:36:27 PM Magpie, motor sounds very good.....love the theme music....C'mon, Baby, Lahht Mah Fahr....
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: azr on August 16, 2019, 09:23:17 PM This.....
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48555891501_08d3760a2c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gYHCT8)20190716_192810_resized_1 (https://flic.kr/p/2gYHCT8) by Rob Ert (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146427719@N02/), on Flickr became this.... (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48556032882_b255f7f85f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gYJmUJ)20190816_211354_resized (https://flic.kr/p/2gYJmUJ) by Rob Ert (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146427719@N02/), on Flickr Can't wait to test ride it and get er' dialed in. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on August 25, 2019, 05:08:12 PM had to clean up my 81 J and go through the carbs after letting it sit for the last 4 yrs...also swapped out the header
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on September 08, 2019, 02:44:09 PM working on the CBX today...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on September 12, 2019, 03:29:52 PM I think I finally have my TR5T clutch issues ironed out.
Clutch dragged when I got the bike, and lever pull was like crushing golf-balls. After a comment by Jefft, decided to jump at it. New cable, new friction discs, new billet aluminum pressure plate, and new springs. All went relatively well with installation, further new bits and pieces as I progressed with putting it back together. Clutch now had a nice light pull, but slippage, even with new springs tightened just about right down. Put old springs back in (likely Barnett, one size fits all from 500 to 750...yeah, right), back to golf ball threat. Through discussion with a supplier on the phone, determined that my new springs were correct, for a 500, but not a good match for the new pressure plate. The old ones were too strong for the 500. Ordered stock springs for a 650, and tossed them in this afternoon when I received. Balanced pressure plate, and took the beast for a snort up the road. Reasonable lever pull, no slippage, and tightened just right so no drag in gear and lever in. I think I'll leave it right there. Now to get the primary cover back on and look for another project bike. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on September 12, 2019, 05:59:29 PM As has been mentioned before some of us still go to our dealers to source old parts before heading to internet search to be loyal although many of our dealers are no longer operating or in business. After 41 years my rear master cylinder gave up on my Z1R and fortunately it has good front brakes so made it home from our ride that day with no issues. A quick call to Burnaby Kawasaki before searching the internet and they said yes they could still get the parts I needed ( I did not quabble with the price as was pleased) Not only did they have my cell number on file but there was no deposit or request for credit card information. Just a friendly we will call you when it arrives John.
Now keep in mind this comes from a guy that purchased a bike 41 years ago and never purchased another one so I do not fit their demography of an ideal customer. Kudos to Burnaby Kawasaki on Edmonds street in Burnaby. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on September 12, 2019, 08:21:00 PM The little thing can make a big difference.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on September 12, 2019, 09:24:47 PM Burnaby Kawasaki......great dealership. Purchased my new '2006 Kawasaki Concours from them. Great operation. Wish more of the dealers were that good, maybe they would still be around.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on September 12, 2019, 09:52:47 PM The Burnaby Kawasaki building has been sold, and sometime in the future they will be moving. I’ve not spoken to anyone there for a while, but I don’t believe it is imminent. I for one will be sad to see them move. Fantastic old school operation, super old school feel. Great people there.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on September 12, 2019, 09:57:54 PM I also failed to mention they only sell only one marque at their dealership which must be tough in these days of multi brands in one location.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on September 13, 2019, 03:07:54 PM So I was into Burnaby Kawasaki today and got the poop on their relocation. Their lease runs through February of 2020 (next year), so although it’s likely they may be there another season or even longer, they are beginning to scout for a new location. Most likely they will try to stay in Burnaby/Coquitlam but not necessarily. It’s all still a bit nebulous, but there you go.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on September 13, 2019, 06:05:34 PM So I was into Burnaby Kawasaki today and got the poop on their relocation. Their lease runs through February of 2020 (next year), so although it’s likely they may be there another season or even longer, they are beginning to scout for a new location. Most likely they will try to stay in Burnaby/Coquitlam but not necessarily. It’s all still a bit nebulous, but there you go. There was a large building in Falkland that was vacant and for sale...used to be a grow op. Maybe they can change their name to Falkland Kawasaki? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on September 13, 2019, 06:47:48 PM So I was into Burnaby Kawasaki today and got the poop on their relocation. Their lease runs through February of 2020 (next year), so although it’s likely they may be there another season or even longer, they are beginning to scout for a new location. Most likely they will try to stay in Burnaby/Coquitlam but not necessarily. It’s all still a bit nebulous, but there you go. There was a large building in Falkland that was vacant and for sale...used to be a grow op. Maybe they can change their name to Falkland Kawasaki? They could have a great logo. 8) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on September 13, 2019, 07:49:39 PM HEH, HEH, HEH. Too funny.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on September 13, 2019, 08:55:39 PM Saw that the last couple of weekends in Falkland and assumed it was Henry's house
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on September 14, 2019, 12:32:29 PM Henry probably spent a lot of time walking around the place smelling the "roses".
Meanwhile I'm busy trying to figure out why my brake torque arm doesn't match up closely to the brake hub. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on September 14, 2019, 12:59:49 PM Saw that the last couple of weekends in Falkland and assumed it was Henry's house Nope, I live in the bush away from others >:DTitle: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on September 14, 2019, 04:03:50 PM Henry probably spent a lot of time walking around the place smelling the "roses". Meanwhile I'm busy trying to figure out why my brake torque arm doesn't match up closely to the brake hub. Your drum will swivel on the axle - when connected the rear brake actuating rod will be a factor as well. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on September 14, 2019, 04:08:53 PM Meanwhile I'm busy trying to figure out why my brake torque arm doesn't match up closely to the brake hub. Not unusual for people to bend them to fit a wider tire in. Not sure if that applies to your Kawi but definitely done on similar vintage Hondas. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on September 14, 2019, 06:19:31 PM The problem is a 2.5 cm left to right gap between the torque arm and the brake hub mounting hole. The photo was taken from the rear of the bike looking forward.
The torque bar was straight when installed but the bracket on the swingarm may be bent. I have the wheel off right now and will remove the swingarm tomorrow to investigate. Some interesting date codes... Bike build was Sept/74, torque arm is June/74, (probably original) rear rim is Jan/75, (definitely not original) swingarm is Aug/73, (a full year before the bike was built and likely not original). The brake hub doesn't have an indicator gauge which suggests it probably came from an H1 or H2, or possibly an early Z1. The rear hub is Z1...the cush holes are offset. The H2 used a similar setup but the cush holes were centered in the hub compartments. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on September 14, 2019, 07:30:23 PM First roll the strap then try it, now swap end for end, try both ways... could be the brace is bent.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on September 15, 2019, 05:44:48 AM First roll the strap then try it, now swap end for end, try both ways... could be the brace is bent. Good suggestions Frank, thanks. One side always shows outwards but I can switch it end for end. Today I'll try that before pulling the swingarm. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on September 15, 2019, 10:50:04 AM Problem solved! Thanks to Frank's suggestion. There was a very slight bend in the end of the torque arm that attaches to the swingarm. You can see it in the photo below where the arm rests on a flat surface. I couldn't switch end for end as the holes in each end are different sizes, so I gave the arm some gentle tugs while held in a vice and took the bend out. Second photo shows how it fits now...a perfect fit!
I still need to re-spoke the wheel, as the last time I did it I was off by one spoke hole when I started on the inners. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on September 15, 2019, 04:30:35 PM Started up the RD250 project for the first time ever since finding its way to me. Probably hadn't run since the mid 70s.
Lots to do on it yet. Couple of past crank and piston pics. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on September 15, 2019, 04:31:40 PM and this one...
And yes, it SMOKED BIG today. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on September 15, 2019, 06:11:00 PM Some SeafoamTM will fix that right up.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on November 03, 2019, 06:38:34 PM So looking to fix that stripped oil drain plug on the Katana. Drained the old oil just before putting the bike away for the winter a couple of weeks ago.
The threads were starting to go anyways so I finished stripping the oil pan threads. Figure this would be a good time to fix as we are entering hibernation time ....at least in the interior. The bolt is 14 mm x 1.25 pitch thread. Did you know they don't make a 14 mm X 1.25 thread pitch oversize drain plugs? I would welcome to be proven wrong. It's looking like a helicoil (or something similar) in that size and pitch at this point - same as a spark plug. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on November 03, 2019, 09:45:40 PM For something that size I would suggest Timesert.
Lately I've been winterizing Glenn's KLR that I bought from him in August. Decided to check valve clearance. On a Z1 it's quite easy...just pull the cam cover and rotate the cams until they stick straight up and then measure. On the KLR it's similar but....I didn't know I had to remove the rad before I could remove the cam cover... The sparkplug looks like it was an original or close to it, so I ordered a couple of plugs from Amazon...they arrived almost before I hit the PAY button. How do they do that? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on November 04, 2019, 06:32:11 AM Amazon is highly organized with supply and delivery......I see Amazon delivery vans in our neighbourhood on Sundays, even.
Any modern bike with body pieces will require some excavation to access some maintenance areas......the V-Strom needs fairing, tank and rad off to change front sparking plug, so one may as well check valves, as well...... Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on November 04, 2019, 07:59:00 AM I can do a major service on my Stelvio without removing any body pieces....
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on November 04, 2019, 09:31:06 AM I can console myself knowing they only need to be checked every 24,000 km so I don't need to do them again for about 3 or 4 years. But with an entire winter to work with I'll probably do them every winter.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on November 04, 2019, 10:32:04 AM Every time I do maintenance on my old GS-1000G I realize how bloody easy everything is compared to ANY of the more modern machines I've owned. The older I get, the less patience I have for doing required maintenance. I've owned the GS since 1993, when it had 60k. It now has 207,000 km. I check the valve clearances about every 10k and I don't think I've had to replace more than 2 or 3 shims in that entire time.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on November 04, 2019, 03:54:29 PM Today I cleaned the air filter and intake plenum. Lots of sand and crap built up inside the plenum. It makes me wonder whether pods are a good idea.
The second photo shows the left side of the engine with the coolant rad. In order to remove the valve cover it must be lifted up as high as it can go...up to the frame brace, and pushed forward towards the rad. The rad must be unbolted and moved out of the way to make things work correctly. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: EPL on November 04, 2019, 09:37:58 PM After you get the valve cover off and the clearances checked, you might want or need to change a shim or two. That's when the job gets easy because you only need to loosen the cams by removing the nuts and then you can get at the shims. You do not need to remove the cams. Also the shims are the same size as some older BMW K bikes so here in Victoria the Bimmer dealer swaps shims for free.
I owned a 2009 KLR650 for 40,000 km (bought it new for a couple of trips to Mexico/Central America) and replaced 2 shims at 2 different times. The nuts on the cams are just past finger tight so make sure you have a torque wrench that measures inch pounds. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on November 04, 2019, 10:59:11 PM Hmm. EPL? New member. Welcome to the madness.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on November 05, 2019, 06:10:59 AM After you get the valve cover off and the clearances checked, you might want or need to change a shim or two. That's when the job gets easy because you only need to loosen the cams by removing the nuts and then you can get at the shims. You do not need to remove the cams. Also the shims are the same size as some older BMW K bikes so here in Victoria the Bimmer dealer swaps shims for free. I owned a 2009 KLR650 for 40,000 km (bought it new for a couple of trips to Mexico/Central America) and replaced 2 shims at 2 different times. The nuts on the cams are just past finger tight so make sure you have a torque wrench that measures inch pounds. Thanks for that. The shims look to be the same size as Z1 shims and are "shim over bucket" as opposed to "shim under bucket" on some models like my wife's KZ550. To change a shim on that bike the cam must come off....which means you need to set the timing every time you change a shim. The KLR manual says to pull the cam off but I like your method better! Welcome to the site by the way! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on November 05, 2019, 03:57:02 PM I worked on something different today. Some time ago I started restoring the rear inner fender from one of my Z1's. It was pretty scratched up after 44 years, so I decided to try and bring it back to its original condition. In the first photo I've put an original beside my restoration for comparison. The center part of the resto has been sanded progressively from 600 grit to 7,000 grit. The outer area is 600. The center is still not shiny though, as you can see in the second photo. The third one shows a product I bought to polish after sanding with 7000 grit. I started today but have not seen much progress. More photos later to show results.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on November 05, 2019, 08:34:39 PM I can do a major service on my Stelvio without removing any body pieces.... Yes and it has self oil changing Shawn you never have to drain it just keep putting a quart in every week. Always clean oil and little servicing. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on November 05, 2019, 10:49:41 PM I can do a major service on my Stelvio without removing any body pieces.... Yes and it has self oil changing Shawn you never have to drain it just keep putting a quart in every week. Always clean oil and little servicing. And the rear tire is self oiling. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on November 06, 2019, 01:45:39 AM I can do a major service on my Stelvio without removing any body pieces.... Yes and it has self oil changing Shawn you never have to drain it just keep putting a quart in every week. Always clean oil and little servicing. And the rear tire is self oiling. Can't be right - I saw Roy oiling his at coffee on Sunday. ;) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on November 12, 2019, 03:54:21 PM Finished with the KLR. Starting an engine job on the red Zed.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on November 13, 2019, 04:44:06 PM No photos today but the pipes are off and parts stripped down to the head. So far things look good. Cams measure in spec. Everything is well lubed. Nothing to suggest a whine so far.
Tomorrow will take the head and cylinders off and check combustion chamber. Maybe pull the clutch out and prepare to pull the engine from the frame Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on November 14, 2019, 01:51:42 PM I took the head and cylinders off today. The cylinders look good. Pistons and rings look good also. The head was carboned up a bit but was otherwise in good condiiton. I think I found the cause of the whine in my engine. Photo below is of the two cam idlers located just on top of the cylinders. One of them is fine. The other one....the inner portion has separated from the outer portion and was probably the source.
I think I'll continue to dismantle the engine and split the cases. There was a lot of sand stuck around the engine studs and it may have reached the sump. I need to take all of the engine down to Kevin for vapour blasting. But it looks like my rings and cylinders are just fine. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on November 14, 2019, 02:20:30 PM Cool. Keep it coming Bill.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on November 14, 2019, 07:04:47 PM Yes indeed very good information should I ever have to take mine apart as my head gasket seems to be showing some minor signs of weeping and I am sure that will not heal itself.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on November 17, 2019, 11:29:31 AM John, check the plugged ports just above the top head fin. (See photo) There were used to drill the gallery for the cams and were plugged after drilling. They can sometimes be the source of weeping.
Removed the clutch springs and plates. Springs are still within spec but on the short side so I will replace them. Clutch friction plates are all OK and will go back in place during the rebuild. The steel plates are good too. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on November 17, 2019, 04:03:12 PM Bill, unfortunately they seem fine. It is coming from the gasket area but just in tiny amounts like a British bike. I will likely hold on and ride it until I mess my pants with oil.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on November 17, 2019, 05:35:57 PM It was worth mentioning. But I don't know how to fix it if that were the problem. ???
Today was spent removing the base gasket from the bottom of the cylinders. It was pretty much baked on. I used a carpet knife to pry it up bit by bit and then used a brass wire brush to clean the surface. The cylinders are actually very dirty with baked on dirt. Check out the leading edge. Kevin is really going to love me when he blasts them. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on November 19, 2019, 06:31:20 AM Cylinders are ready for blasting. Working on the head now. The head gaskets came right off but left an imprint that needs to be cleaned. The combustion chambers have carbon deposits to be cleaned. A couple of the valves had serious side movement so I need to check them for spec but I probably need to change the guides and seals. Maybe the valves too. Will know after measuring them.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on November 19, 2019, 07:07:36 PM Just curious Bill and others what would cause the side motion? Thought with the cams on top of valves it would be more of an even wear. Mostly curious more than anything and my mind thinks if anything it would be an oval forward to backward and not side to side. Help me learn something new here?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on November 19, 2019, 08:15:51 PM I wasn't precise enough when I said side to side. I only wanted to say that there was movement between the valve stem and the guide. Honestly, I don't remember which direction I was moving them.
All the valves are numbered so I could go back and check again if it's something you really want to know John. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on November 19, 2019, 08:45:15 PM The wear or movement had better be front to back....
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on November 20, 2019, 01:16:02 PM The wear or movement had better be front to back.... Now I HAVE to check! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on November 20, 2019, 04:48:07 PM I rechecked a couple of valves and indeed, the movement is up and down, although a couple have slight side to side movement as well. I've done a first pass cleaning of the bottom of the head, and also cleaned up three valves & springs that are still well within spec. So it looks like all I'll need a set of guides and seals. Photos below are before and after first cleaning.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on November 20, 2019, 07:25:42 PM Thank you Bill, I was more curious than anything as my rudimentary mechanical skills are far less than yours. Your explanation does make sense to me.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on November 21, 2019, 04:00:09 PM You're welcome John. I've now re-checked all of them and they all have up/down movement to some degree. Some have a little side to side and some are tight in that dimension. Parts are ordered. I think I'll change the guides myself.
I discovered a pretty good cleaning agent for carbon deposits....oven cleaner!! I got the idea from someone on another forum and gave it a try today. I re-cleaned the head and chambers. One side is really good. The other could use a bit more work. Maybe tomorrow. All valves and springs have been checked and are within spec and reusable. Still need to clean all the bolt holes for the bearings and valve cover. I will check the cam bearings during re-assembly. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on November 21, 2019, 05:06:23 PM Looking good, Bill.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on November 23, 2019, 07:27:56 PM Ready to remove the engine from the frame.
I've been thinking....most of the frame is original paint and in good condition. There are a couple of spots on the downtubes and elsewhere that could use a bit of paint. I've heard PJ1 Silk is almost a perfect match for original paint. Does anyone know for sure? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on November 23, 2019, 07:53:20 PM Not sure about the frame paint, but the PJ1 (satin I think) is the perfect paint for the engine. For my frame, I just had it sand blasted then took it to my local body shop and asked them to paint it black. Dunno if it’s correct, but it turned out fabulous.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on November 24, 2019, 02:07:24 PM The engine is out of the bike and on the floor ready to come apart. I try to keep my bikes clean, both outside and inside. This is what I found...
Actually, the oil pan looks much cleaner than the last one I pulled. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on November 24, 2019, 06:19:33 PM It's all where it belongs.
If you don't see dirt or sludge, makes you wonder where it's ending up.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on November 24, 2019, 08:52:37 PM It's all where it belongs. If you don't see dirt or sludge, makes you wonder where it's ending up.. Yep...but I still wonder how it gets in there. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on November 25, 2019, 08:31:07 AM Bill, we all hope that it's OEM Kawasaki factory sludge. :-X
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on November 25, 2019, 09:32:23 AM Bill, we all hope that it's OEM Kawasaki factory sludge. :-X If that's the case then it should have a date code! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on November 25, 2019, 10:28:37 AM Bill, we all hope that it's OEM Kawasaki factory sludge. :-X If that's the case then it should have a date code! It does, on the OEM factory container used when the sludge is applied. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on November 25, 2019, 02:37:50 PM I split the cases today. I was surprised by the lack of bond material between them. They will be easy to clean and prep for reassembly.
There's the date code...stamped on the inside of the tranny cover. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on November 27, 2019, 02:32:23 PM Finished cleaning the bottom case today...good enough for blasting. Started on the transmission. The kickshaft is within spec. When re-assembling, the two dots need to line up otherwise the kicker won't work. I also checked the shift forks. They are good and straight and are within spec. Could not measure the grooves...don't have a tool to get into them.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on November 27, 2019, 06:07:30 PM One has to make sure the shift forms aren’t bent, and the factory coating on the ends isn’t worn off. New ones aren’t available, and used one are always suspect.
Extremely important to check the dogs and slots on the gears prior to reassembly. Not a big issue if you know the transmission wasn’t jumping out of gear prior. You don’t want to split the cases again after all that work. Ask me how I know. On my Led Zed project, I thought the tranny was good. NOT. First test it jumped out of 2nd gear under acceleration. Remove, split, replace gears, reassemble. DOH!! Now jumped out of 4th, I think it was. Repeat. New old stock gears are extremely hard to find. And you have to have a lot of faith in your source of used ones. Like I said, you’re all good if you know the transmission was good at the outset. My project was a nonrunning hulk when I started. Lesson learned. I subsequently learned that the gear dogs in older Suzukis were particularly prone to wear. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on November 27, 2019, 06:57:18 PM The small selector forks are still available through KHI. There is a spec in the service manual for the width of both the tynes on the forks and the grooves. My forks are OK but I couldn't get my micrometer into the grooves. When I slip the forks into them there is no play so I'm assuming the grooves are OK. The tranny shifted fine before this teardown. The large fork and the gears are not available from OEM but I'm pretty sure they can be bought through PMC. The gears in my tranny show no signs of wear...no chips or cracks or wear points, so I'll put them back in during the rebuild.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on November 27, 2019, 07:17:11 PM Very interesting read fellas. Good to know if I ever have to pull mine apart I wont be stuck for knowledge around here.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on November 27, 2019, 08:09:45 PM Easy way to measure a slot to within around 5 thou.
First you need a drill index with drills up to 1/2 inch. And a way to confirm size, altho you can check them offsite later. Drills in 64ths sizes are about 16 thou apart, so one drill shank will fit, and next one up and down won't. Now you just need to describe the fit. Like barely squeezes in, rolls in but is snug... a little bit of play but tight with a 5 thou feeler guage.. or flopping around in the groove.. That should easily get you to about 5 thou or so.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on November 28, 2019, 06:27:27 AM Two great ideas in one Frank...find a drill bit of the correct diameter or use feeler gauges.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on November 28, 2019, 03:23:30 PM Took the crank out of the case today. Bearings all sound fine. I spent a couple of hours cleaning #1 piston and checking it and the rings. The rings were barely worn..could still see the "N". They are the old style with a single piece oil ring instead of the newer 3 piece oil ring. Piston was good other than the carbon on top. I used a combination of WD40, carb cleaner and alternated between a wire brush and some 3,000 grit sandpaper to clean the dome. The wrist pin was in spec but the center portion was slightly smaller diameter than the outside parts. That's just weird because the center section doesn't wear.
I'm debating whether to replace the rings, but that means honing the cylinders, which means a trip to see Wally. If the pistons and rings are OK and if they go back into their original cylinders then all should be fine. Compression was good before the teardown. The cam chain is still in spec but I won't reuse it. I have a new Tsubaki endless chain that will go in during reassembly. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on December 01, 2019, 05:30:36 PM Pistons are finally cleaned. Before and after photos below. The carbon on top was removed with a wire brush (brass) and lots of WD40. Then the pistons were put in an ultrasonic bath with degreaser for a couple of hours. This removed the laquer built up on the side, above the first compression ring. There was also a large build up on the inside of the piston.
All rings and wrist pins are well within spec so will re-use them in the rebuild, but will go with new clips to hold the pins in place. The bottom case is finally clean enough to take to Scotty without feeling embarrassed about getting his vapour blast dirty. Currently working on the top case and hope to have it done in a day or two. All bolt holes have been re-tapped. All bolts were put through a die to clean and freshen up the threads. I need good weather to drive the Coq down to Chilliwack, but hopefully I can make the trip this year and get started on the re-assembly in January. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on December 01, 2019, 05:36:39 PM Valspar combustion chamber cleaner works really well.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on December 02, 2019, 06:20:01 AM Thanks for the tip Ross. Too late for this one but maybe next time.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on December 02, 2019, 02:05:16 PM Today I finished cleaning the top case. I still need to tap the bolt holes before vapour blasting. Before and after photos below. I cleaned the gasket residue off with a brass wire brush. There were also some red lines on the gasket face..likely from when it was in the factory, but no idea why. Lots of gritty sand and dirt in the holes for the studs.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on December 02, 2019, 02:34:56 PM I doubt I would have the patience to do that much work to resurrect an oldie these days. At this stage in life, I would more likely just push it aside and get something newer that was running. Job well done !!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on December 02, 2019, 07:32:48 PM Thanks Ron. Dismantling and cleaning is the easy part. Putting things back together is where patience is necessary.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on December 02, 2019, 07:44:37 PM Funny that you mention grit/sand in some of the crevices Bill. Back in my younger sillier days I did some burnouts on the beach in San Luis Obispo CA burying the back tire so deep I could walk away from the bike and take pictures.
I can swear some of that salty sand still comes out every time I am doing detail work on the underside of the bike. Betcha there is still some grains lodged somewhere that I have not located some 30 odd years later. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on December 02, 2019, 11:15:14 PM Heh, heh. Ya, I think you posted that pic once didn’t you John? At least I think I’ve seen it. Post it again please.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on December 03, 2019, 07:06:44 PM Yes Ross it is an old grainy pic with me and my wild hair, not sure how I could even fit a helmet on in those days riding with a 25 buck helmet hand painted, bomber jacket and winter non leather gloves and an old 70 year suitcase strapped on the back.
Somehow or other we survived those days. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on December 04, 2019, 09:48:25 AM I think we all have a photo or two like that. :-[ Here's one of me from around 1976. Notice the snazzy shirt.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: fffCycles on December 04, 2019, 01:12:43 PM More about what I am doing for, rather than to, my bikes but here is my new storage shop waiting for roofing to go on tomorrow, interior will be sheathed today, electrical is ready for tie-in. Garage door will come in next few days, heater will be connected and placed in service, then paint applied so I can start moving in before Christmas Holidays. 960 sq ft of heaven with a 230 sq ft mezzanine (shelf) for better storage and plenty of wall space for all the shelving of spares.
Outside covered space is for the son-in-laws stuff like snowmobiles and quads and hay. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on December 04, 2019, 02:16:06 PM Impressive shop! Three times the size of mine and half the size that you will realize you should have built when you try to move things around next year! ;D
Today I dismantled my starter with the intention to rebuild it, but there really wasn't a whole lot wrong other than a bunch of carbon in the back end. I was planning on replacing the brushes but you can see from one of the photos comparing to a new brush that they were almost like new. So they went back in. The sheathing over the starter cable was pretty ragged so it was changed as well. 1) Carbon from the brushes in the back cap. The bushing was in good shape. 2) One of the brushes along side a new one. 3) The back ring all cleaned up and ready for assembly. There is one trick to reassembly. The end caps can go on in two directions. If you get it wrong you can't bolt the starter into place. So I took a photo before disassembly so that I would have a reference for reassembly. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on December 04, 2019, 06:38:55 PM Nice shop FFF, wished I had one right now.
Hope you get to enjoy it a lot of years, and get to put a few bikes together. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on December 04, 2019, 06:58:34 PM Nice Frank and I am sure you will enjoy. June and I are trying to think of what next here as the garage is full and bursting. Kids have moved out of the suite now finally but it would not serve as an overflow for the bikes.
June has been looking at real estate now as with the children gone we need a small house with a giant garage somewhere between here and Mission. Good work on the starter and nice picture Bill. I used to have spare starters in my Czech cars and would simply clean and polish the windings to get them going again and always had one in the trunk. Got so good at it that I could crank one side of the car up with a jack and replace one in less than 10 minutes time. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: fffCycles on December 05, 2019, 10:17:33 PM Thanks guys, I know it is not ever going to be big enough to fulfill my dreams but should allow enough space to work through my piles of spares and get somewhat organized.
The brushes on that starter are barely bedded in good for lots more duty. The past five weeks of intense work on the shop has not allowed for much work on the other bikes but hoping to get back to it after the holidays. Frank Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on December 05, 2019, 10:30:07 PM You have a very good start.. and important ....room to grow.
My problem often was lack of dry outside storage, stuff that is fine if it's dry.. like wheels and frames. So for later, looks like room to build lean to on 2 sides, and if you really need it, wall in the covered area on the right. So when it's time you have a plan B Looks pretty good.. enjoy.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on December 07, 2019, 03:24:16 PM I put the pistons back on the crank today. Then added a new timing chain. All of the engine cases are ready for vapour blasting. I'll check with Kevin and hopefully drive down next Saturday.
Meanwhile I'm cleaning the frame. The more I get into it the more I'm leaning towards a complete paint job. Parts of it are still very good, and parts could use a new coat. I lean towards powder coating because it does a great job of providing a tough finish. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on December 07, 2019, 04:53:46 PM Well, after fartin' aboot with two separate Gurtner carbs, both of which won't stop leaking, I'm taking the smarter approach, and ordered a new Dellorto carb and larger intake (15mm vs. stock 12mm).
The original carbs are both almost 50 years old, so maybe they should be retired. Maybe I'll get a result exceeding the speed limit. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on December 07, 2019, 07:40:26 PM What uses the Gurtner carbs ?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on December 08, 2019, 08:31:28 AM Coupla ancient French mopeds.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on December 12, 2019, 02:31:32 PM Measured my rear sprocket today. Supposed to be 215 mm dia minimum. Something ain't right.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on December 12, 2019, 07:03:36 PM Wonder if someone wanted more speed or longer legs for some reason. I think my sprocket is 38 tooth and yours is 35 however the gearing was likely different in 1978
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on December 12, 2019, 09:22:48 PM I believe the gearing is the same.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on December 13, 2019, 06:16:25 AM A 35 tooth sprocket was standard in 1975. Mine says 35 right on it and I counted (twice) just to be sure. The only way to get 35 teeth on a smaller diameter is for the teeth to be smaller. But my chain runs over the sprocket just fine. I'm left wondering if the service manual spec was wrong...just a theory.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on December 13, 2019, 09:55:12 AM I have never measured a sprocket. Get a new chain or piece of, place it over 3 or more teeth , try moving it radially, if sprocket us worn there will be lots of movement.
Checking for chain wear ? Try pulling a link away from rear of rear sprocket, the further it moves, the more worn out. Often we would cut a new chain to fit, so if we had a piece with 3 or 4 links we keep it around to check sprockets and chains, easy. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on December 22, 2019, 11:09:49 AM Kawasaki has a spec on both chain wear and on sprocket diameter. Chain wear is done by measuring the length of 20 links and comparing to their spec. Mine is fine. For the sprocket, while it was off, I thought I would measure it. But it's just given me other things to think about. For one thing, a smaller diameter rear sprocket means the engine will rev higher at highway speed.
I need to measure the front sprocket now. Engine cases are back together with a new Tsubaki cam chain and ready to put back in the frame for reassembly. But I need to sand and paint the downtubes first. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on December 22, 2019, 11:51:20 AM Looks real good Bill, looks like you paid a visit to Scotty!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: dicken on December 22, 2019, 12:31:53 PM Kawasaki has a spec on both chain wear and on sprocket diameter. Chain wear is done by measuring the length of 20 links and comparing to their spec. Mine is fine. For the sprocket, while it was off, I thought I would measure it. But it's just given me other things to think about. For one thing, a smaller diameter rear sprocket means the engine will rev higher at highway speed. I need to measure the front sprocket now. Engine cases are back together with a new Tsubaki cam chain and ready to put back in the frame for reassembly. But I need to sand and paint the downtubes first. i thought that a smaller sprocket meant lower revs. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on December 22, 2019, 02:52:11 PM Vapour blast is amazing isn't it John?
dicken, Yup! You're right! I got it backwards. The service manual says front and rear sprockets are 15 and 35 teeth each. This gives a final drive ratio of 2.33. According to the book (Photo below) the standard rear diameter is 217.4 mm and the standard front is about 85.86 mm. This gives a ratio of 2.53, which is too high according to the number of teeth on standard sprockets. But if I use the NOS diameter of 201 mm the ratio is 2.34, which is essentially what it's supposed to be based on teeth. (I've asked someone who has a NOS original sprocket and he says it's 201 mm. So my rear sprocket at 200.8 mm is correct and the service manual appears to be incorrect. (217.4 mm) Now here's where it gets interesting. I run a 16 tooth front sprocket for reasons I don't want to get into here. So my final drive ratio should be 35/16, or about 2.19. But my front sprocket is only 86 mm dia at the root, so my final drive ratio according to sprocket diameter is 2.34. The only way the drive ratio can be something else is if the teeth on the front don't match the teeth on the rear. And since my rear sprocket is correct then I must assume the front is incorrect. In order to get a 2.19 drive ratio the front sprocket should be about 92 mm dia. But it's only 86 mm. How can that be? The only way it can be is if the teeth on the front are different than the ones on the rear and THAT is a serious issue for the chain, which expects the distance between teeth on both sprockets to be the same. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on December 22, 2019, 04:16:03 PM Is that a Clymer manual?
I've found their manuals to be chock full of errors. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on December 22, 2019, 05:32:01 PM The tooth has a crest aka top, and a root aka the bottom...except if you are in OZ.
So try this, measure a roller and add that dia to the root measurement. That should get you the pitch centerline. I don't know if Honda used that measuring method, but I know I can check one with 3 links of chain with my eyes closed, and tell if it's worn. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on December 23, 2019, 06:04:34 AM The manual is the original Kawasaki shop service manual.
The chain is OK...just bothered by the non matching sprockets. KHI doesn't sell them anymore, otherwise I would buy from them. Frame is painted. Looks much better! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on December 23, 2019, 12:16:39 PM Bill,
Painted frame? Thought you were going to powder coat. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on December 23, 2019, 05:37:46 PM I powder coated the other Z1. It turned out great! But this one still has a lot of original paint in excellent condition. It was only peeling a bit on some spots on the down tubes. So I sanded them and painted with POR 15 gloss black.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on December 23, 2019, 07:24:20 PM Just my opinion, but if when doing a restoration, it was originally painted, it should again be painted not powder coated. A discerning eye can tell the difference. Just my opinion.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on December 24, 2019, 06:13:41 AM Powder coat IS painting Ross. It's just a different way of applying the paint.
Do you know anyone who does electrostatic painting? That's how it was done back in the factory. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on December 24, 2019, 10:00:23 AM Powder coat is painting .
Dip coating is painting. Spray painting us painting. Brush painting is another . However , usually only one is the factory method, and that one is used in a restoration. All of them can be used in a restomod.using a method the factory did not have available when bike was made is definitely a mod. So probably a lot of 1920 or earlier bikes are painted the wrong way when they are worked on. Off to find a guy that can mig weld and leave bits of mig wire sticking out in corners.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on December 24, 2019, 10:38:06 AM Yep. To be honest, I gotta call my bikes restomods. Nice bikes, but not exact restorations.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on December 24, 2019, 10:48:27 AM Off to find a guy that can mig weld and leave bits of mig wire sticking out in corners.. Try these guys: https://orangecountychoppers.com/ Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on December 24, 2019, 02:36:05 PM Yep. To be honest, I gotta call my bikes restomods. Nice bikes, but not exact restorations. I think the term "exact restoration" has to be defined. Here's a couple of examples to illustrate what I mean. If I put new jets in the carbs is it now a restomod? If I re-chrome the rims using today's chrome techniques (Kawasaki rim chrome had a particular finish) does that make it a restomod? If I use a spray bomb to rebuild the handlebar controls is the bike now a restomod? How about if I put today's engine oil in the bike? Each of us has an internal idea of what "exact restoration" means but there is always a level of detail beyond our internal test, and that goes for every restorer out there. On many older restorations some parts are no longer made and can no longer be found. I met a guy in Logan Lake who was restoring a Brough. He fabricated the head for his engine because it's a part that cannot be found. He also fabricated a fender along with a few other bits and pieces. He's a wizard machinist and I would not be the guy to tell him he has a restomod. Kevin's Z1 is as close as I've ever seen to 100% original, but he still is looking for a couple of parts that he needs to complete it. He could find parts that look correct and we would never know unless he told us what they were. But he knows. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on December 24, 2019, 03:38:31 PM It depends how accurate the replacement part is , and the big one... if it is disclosed and documented.
Kevin is waiting for those few parts because he wants genuine, and the bike will probably be worth it and it will be higher value. If you took it to an AMCA show the judge's will sure tell you what yours does not have.. Good , better , best. Easy, a bit difficult , excruciatingly hard. This is why original unmolested bikes bring higher prices. MY 69 Sandgate 750 was missing very little, makes a huge difference when there are 50 parts that are different between a #500 bike and a # 7400. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on December 24, 2019, 03:42:20 PM Restoration seems to be defined, from several dictionary sources, as bringing something back to its original condition and style. If it is a building, new materials are used. If it's a monarchy, likely a new organic unit is used. Even that organic unit is not the same as it was 6-7 years previously, as the bodies cells are completely replaced every 6-7 years.
If the finished product makes you happy, and respects the original design, it's a restoration. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on December 24, 2019, 04:28:26 PM My Z1R has never been restored in the 41 years I have owned it, it is not a restomod however it is a John bike!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Glenn on December 24, 2019, 04:39:11 PM the bodies cells are completely replaced every 6-7 years. I sure wish this was the case for old motorcycles too. Perhaps I wouldn't hate carburetters as much as I do! :o ;) ;D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on December 24, 2019, 06:10:12 PM It's not always saying restored that is the problem, it's what you prefix it with.
Words like 100 per cent correct, and perfect, and no expense spared, that become a problem, when it's not all that. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on December 24, 2019, 06:55:48 PM Frank, you're right about different parts used as a model progresses. Kawasaki was reasonably good at documenting changes, but a few were made without service bulletins. For example early Z1's had a swing arm bolt similar to the axle bolt with two flat sides on the head. Later models used a bolt with a hex design.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on December 24, 2019, 09:51:53 PM Ya, it’s a tough call to draw the line. To the average person who really likes my Z1, I say “Ya, I did a restoration “. But if anyone looks closely I freely admit it’s not totally correct. Restomod? Maybe.
If it looks to someone “sort of in the know”, like the one he owned in 1975, then to him it’s a restoration. I painted the frame on mine, because in 1973, they didn’t powder coat it like they would today, and I didn’t want to thread chase all the bolt holes afterwards. But if someone starts to ask questions, I will freely point out the non correct bits. Powder coat frame vs paint would not, in my opinion make it a restomod. But if anyone queried it, one should own up. Putting a rear disc brake on a Z1 would probably put it in a restomod category. Tough to say where to draw the line, but minor deviations, in most cases, would most likely even go unnoticed. I wouldn’t say using aftermarket turn signal stalks would make it a restomod, but if you used them, and someone pointed it out, one should own up. I guess if you’ve done the best you could in your own circumstances, and been as faithful to the original as you feel comfortable with, absolutely call it a restoration. But if anyone points out any shortcomings, one should freely own up and give reasons why it was done that way. Bill, I just asked about the paint vs powder coat because you had said earlier that you were going to powder coat. That’s all, really. I sand blasted and painted mine because it needed to get back to bare metal, and I prefer the look of paint vs powder coat. I built my Z1 to be a rider, or so much a show bike. Lots of cost and convenience compromises, and I make no apologies. It if anyone asks, I freely admit the differences. Please don’t take my comments as criticisms. Your bikes are fantastic. I only wish mine were as nice. Cheers, Ross Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on December 24, 2019, 10:09:35 PM Another big reason I decided to paint vs powder coat was I didn’t want to lose the original sticker on the steering head.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on December 25, 2019, 06:35:40 AM Yes, I lost the original neck sticker but I replaced it with one that looks exactly the same. Same font. On the paint...we will have to agree to disagree. No one does paint using the original technique any longer and in my mind that allows restorers the freedom to choose.
I think I only had one thread to chase. Wally Routledge did the powder coating and he has plugs for the threaded holes. I did powder coat my other Z1 but I don't think I said anything about doing this one...but maybe I did. In any case the final decision was to keep the original paint and touch up the downtubes. On the other one, the PO had installed different signals. I found original signal posts and had them rechromed. Did the same with signal pods. KHI still sells the lenses. One of the differences is the fork dampers. PO had replaced originals with S&W dampers. I kept them. I have a detailed list of the rebuild on the other Z1 that I would share with a buyer if I decided to sell. This one also has a couple non-oem parts but I'm slowly replacing them as I find originals. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on December 25, 2019, 09:31:08 AM There you go, back to my comment, "if it makes you happy".
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on December 25, 2019, 10:24:05 AM There you go, back to my comment, "if it makes you happy". Is that the dictionary definition? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on December 25, 2019, 11:03:43 AM There you go, back to my comment, "if it makes you happy". Exactly. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on December 25, 2019, 11:28:31 AM It makes me happy!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on December 25, 2019, 01:41:06 PM I like the way John's bike looks a lot .. saw a CBX like that yesterday..
And I like the hot rod Kawi Henry had.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on December 28, 2019, 02:04:46 PM Engine is back in the frame but not bolted in. Still waiting for the paint on the mounts to dry a bit more.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Steve G. on December 28, 2019, 03:15:57 PM Much activity here, and good to see, that lovely machines are being restored and kept in good running order.
My humble activity in the shop so far this horrid weather season: Norton: oil and filter, lubricate swingarm. Laverda: new sprockets and o ring chain ((30,000 kms). Rebuild clutch slave cylinder. Oil-filter mesh clean. BMW R100gs: oil and filter, new left side heated grip. Currently rebuilding front brake caliper (29 years). New front brake pads. Gearbox and rear hub fluid change. “Fortify “ aftermarket charging system ground system which failed last summer. R1200: oil and filter. New front tire. RC: radiator fluid change. CT70: oil. Xr650: still sitting on bike lift to put oxford heated grips on it. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on January 03, 2020, 06:46:12 PM Finally got it running properly after it was only running on just 2 and 3. I went through the ignition system, replacing a pulser generator, right through the carbs, new o rings in the carbs, set the valve clearances, cleaned all connections and now it runs better.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kh-SLvHutLk Yay! Cliff. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Steve G. on January 03, 2020, 08:28:52 PM Much activity here, and good to see, that lovely machines are being restored and kept in good running order. My humble activity in the shop so far this horrid weather season: Norton: oil and filter, lubricate swingarm. Laverda: new sprockets and o ring chain ((30,000 kms). Rebuild clutch slave cylinder. Oil-filter mesh clean. BMW R100gs: oil and filter, new left side heated grip. Currently rebuilding front brake caliper (29 years). New front brake pads. Gearbox and rear hub fluid change. “Fortify “ aftermarket charging system ground system which failed last summer. R1200: oil and filter. New front tire. RC: radiator fluid change. CT70: oil. Xr650: still sitting on bike lift to put oxford heated grips on it. Update on the R100GS Brembo front brake. It was showing clear signs of being seized. Upon disassembly, I found no evidence of dirt, rust, or anything that would cause such a thing. In fact, I found a quality of manufacture which pretty well precludes rust or component breakdown. The piston is phenolic, a hard solid form of plastic, impervious to breakdown. As well, the caliper body is full anodized, no breakdown at all. As I put it back together ( only issue one rusted bolt which holds the 1/2’s together) I was thinking there must be an issues with the master cylinder on the handlebar. It was only after I studied the aftermarket EVC organic pads I found the issue. The material was put too high on the steel Plate, and eventually as they wore in, the brake material began touching each side from above the brake rotor. Found it!! So, new pads have been ordered, and the pads will be modified beforehand if the material is above the rotor diameter. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on January 03, 2020, 09:40:07 PM I wasn't aware "Detective" was in your resume !
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on January 14, 2020, 07:14:21 PM I've been busy shovelling for the last few days so not much done on the engine until today. I put the cylinders back on using the Kawasaki tool. Photos below show the tool...it comes in two pieces with arc like sections to go over and compress the rings. There is a taper on the top of each arc that is the reverse of the taper on the bottom of the cylinders, so it fits inside the cylinders and allows the cylinders to drop down over the rings very easily. It takes about 10 minutes to set up and 30 seconds to install. Very slick!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on January 14, 2020, 07:22:10 PM This is what it looks like installed. I also installed the rear wheel after having the tire changed to a Dunlop K87.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on January 14, 2020, 08:53:17 PM That is going to be one sweet ride. Congrats !!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on January 16, 2020, 11:52:42 AM My bikes are sitting in the snow .. again. A couple have covers.
I finally got a slightly bigger shop space with power. So Iam starting to move my stuff over to the new unit, 600 feet away. So nice to have lights and a bit of heat., the bad parts us the weather, its not helping at all.. At least things are looking up a bit., a place to work on the bikes.. the driveway just does not cut it., Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on January 16, 2020, 09:44:27 PM Working on the head today. Two valves lapped and installed.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on January 20, 2020, 06:00:29 PM Finished the head and installed it on the bike. Then installed the cams. Still need to set the valve clearance....probably tomorrow.
I thought I had a new valve cover gasket but when I took it out I realized it's for a Mk 11 head. So I will install the old one and order one to replace it when I recheck everything this spring. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on January 20, 2020, 08:03:03 PM When you're done with it, it will be too clean and pretty to defile it on the roads. Hang it from the rafters and admire it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on January 20, 2020, 08:06:45 PM When you're done with it, it will be too clean and pretty to defile it on the roads. Hang it from the rafters and admire it. Vapour blasting is really impressive isn't it? I think Kevin is putting his Z1 in his living room. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Hayabuser on January 20, 2020, 09:48:44 PM Finally got around to fixing the oil leak on my Katana today... it had only been sitting on my workbench waiting for me to get to it since September. ::)
Generator cover is dry as a bone now, only needed to adjust the gasket so part of it wasn't folded inside of the housing. Four months for that?!? It took me less than 1/2 an hour to fix! Man I suck... Anyway, it's alive! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YH98ui1n9Yw Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on January 22, 2020, 05:05:41 PM All the valves are set but unfortunately I needed a shim that I didn't have so I had to order some. It's not bad...0.17 mm...the max is normally 0.10. I won't run it til I get the correct clearance but I put the cover on just to keep things clean.
Photo below shows a completed right side. I sanded and buffed the marks out of the clutch cover and painted the ignition cover black part. Currently working on the sprocket cover and planning to take the front tire off to bring into River City when we next go to the big smoke. I have a new Dunlop F11 to be installed. It's as close as one can get nowadays to the original Dunlop F6. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on February 09, 2020, 08:04:40 PM Still waiting for a shim for the Z1, but otherwise it's ready to go so I put it back in storage and began some finishing touches on the KLR. I put a new plug into it and am now putting covers and things back together. Once this is done I have to put Sweetum's KZ550 up to check carb floats and replace bowl gaskets.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on February 15, 2020, 09:26:47 PM I picked up an offshore swinger that is for an SR500 and adapted it to the tracker XS. The quality is pretty nice. Because I am using longer than stock shocks I have to build an Idler and possibly a tensioner for the chain. The center of front sprocker to swingarm pivot is almost 6 inches !!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 15, 2020, 11:36:06 PM Is it a MotoLanna swingarm ?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on February 16, 2020, 07:36:52 AM Yes sir.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 16, 2020, 10:15:32 AM I started on a XS 650 tracker, got Hoos TT pipes. Alloy tank, hope to work on it soon.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on February 16, 2020, 12:49:09 PM That sounds cool Frank.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Steve G. on February 17, 2020, 04:43:33 PM Further to my long previous entry,,,, I finally was able to finish installation of
My Oxford heated grip kit on my XR dirt bike. Following instructions to turn on the system to test it before strapping it tight with zip locks, I put the system on full power for maybe 4 minutes while I put tools away. Experience with factory heated grips on a ‘91 ‘reichlander’ ( casual and nice) and an ‘08 reichlander ( serious 3rd degrees heat), I have to say that as long as your 30 year old charging system can keep up, the Oxford kit will with ease poach an egg! OMG!! No wonder this stuff it made in England where summer is just spring ‘lite’. I’m pleasantly surprised, and glad to take advantage of a great little shop’s closing down sale price of $60 all in!! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on February 17, 2020, 05:40:39 PM Yeah, that's the problem with most vintage bikes. They can't produce enough power for the new fangled gadgets.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on February 17, 2020, 06:29:09 PM I got the tensioner made and the bike back together. Now I'm going to get rid of the exhaust wrap and either paint with satin black or clear for a stainless look.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on February 17, 2020, 08:12:38 PM I like the stainless look.....when I cleaned up my GS850, I heavily "buffed" the original exhaust headers to get rid of surface rust, and several people asked if it was stainless....a nice clearcoat would create a new look, fer sherrr.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on February 17, 2020, 09:39:28 PM Yeah, that's the problem with most vintage bikes. They can't produce enough power for the new fangled gadgets. Swap in LED headlights and tail lights to free up a few watts. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on February 18, 2020, 06:25:09 AM Yeah, that's the problem with most vintage bikes. They can't produce enough power for the new fangled gadgets. Swap in LED headlights and tail lights to free up a few watts. It can be done but it's not a simple swap. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on February 18, 2020, 08:20:33 AM H4 LEDs are usually a drop-in. If you had a sealed beam, you need to de-pin the socket and swap two wires.
1156 or 1157 led bulbs are a drop in with no changes. Unless Kawasaki uses some goofy, proprietary bulbs. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on February 18, 2020, 04:16:04 PM All the H4 LED replacements I've seen have big knobs (for cooling? ) hanging off the back of the 'bulb' so wouldn't fit in the headlamp housings on any of my bikes - if anyone knows of good LED replacement H4 bulbs that don't have this appendage, please post.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on February 18, 2020, 04:48:06 PM http://stores.advmonster.com/budget-h4-led/
The guy that runs ADVMonster is a rider, active on the Adventure Rider forum. I have his bulbs in my Stelvio and they work great. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on February 18, 2020, 05:25:19 PM tks TT
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on February 19, 2020, 06:57:34 AM H4 LEDs are usually a drop-in. If you had a sealed beam, you need to de-pin the socket and swap two wires. 1156 or 1157 led bulbs are a drop in with no changes. Unless Kawasaki uses some goofy, proprietary bulbs. Original headlights were sealed beam, at least here in NA. But that's not the issue. I tried a direct swap but it refused to work. That was a few years ago and I've forgotten why but I think it had to do with the circuit resistance. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on February 19, 2020, 10:19:45 AM LED will cause issues in your turn signals if you don't change the flasher out to a no-load flasher but they shouldn't cause any issues with headlight or tail light.
Headlight and tail light circuits don't care how much resistance there is in the circuit, they just supply whatever power is needed to light the bulb. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on February 19, 2020, 06:13:59 PM You guys have me thinking, my old halogen on the Z1R is only slightly brighter than me however with the fairing there is quite a bit of room behind so I might try it. Shawn you mention the zero resistance blinker, can that be found in any automotive stores? I am used to 5 buck blinkers from Canadian Tire here.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on February 19, 2020, 06:45:37 PM I believe you can get a no-load flasher from KMS CAR parts or Old Car Centre.
Lordco can be hit-and-miss but it's worth a phone call. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on February 19, 2020, 08:44:10 PM LED will cause issues in your turn signals if you don't change the flasher out to a no-load flasher but they shouldn't cause any issues with headlight or tail light. Headlight and tail light circuits don't care how much resistance there is in the circuit, they just supply whatever power is needed to light the bulb. Interesting...I tried one in my KZ1000 and if I recall correctly it went on and immediately went off. I should try it again. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on February 19, 2020, 10:20:32 PM Remember, halogens and sealed beams use the same connector with a different pin arrangement. If the LED was intended as an H4 replacement and you plugged it into wiring designed for sealed beams, the wiring would be wonky.
I might be prudent to check your wiring with a test light or meter to see just what you have. Explanation picture here: https://sep.yimg.com/ay/yhst-5006790027353/one-4x6-15-led-chrome-headlight-40.jpg Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on February 20, 2020, 07:01:57 PM Thank you Shawn
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on February 20, 2020, 07:09:15 PM Remember, halogens and sealed beams use the same connector with a different pin arrangement. If the LED was intended as an H4 replacement and you plugged it into wiring designed for sealed beams, the wiring would be wonky. I might be prudent to check your wiring with a test light or meter to see just what you have. Explanation picture here: https://sep.yimg.com/ay/yhst-5006790027353/one-4x6-15-led-chrome-headlight-40.jpg Huh. That’s odd. Whenever I’ve installed H4 headlamps, it’s been plug and play. No problems. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on February 20, 2020, 09:28:35 PM Usually if you plug the H4 into the sealed beam connector without swapping wires it will still work but the beam will be weak because you're lighting both filaments with one circuit.
Dr. Virago had this issue a while back if I remember correctly. I can't find the post though, the search function on the forum is borked. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on February 20, 2020, 11:02:27 PM I don’t think I’ve ever had that problem.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on February 23, 2020, 06:56:05 PM I finished up the exhaust by wire wheeling the material to give it a brushed stainless look and cleared with VHT exhaust clear.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on February 23, 2020, 10:15:10 PM Damn that looks good. Makes we want to clear the snow and dig a path to my workshop.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on February 24, 2020, 08:29:52 PM Looks very good and one has to love that engine they just seemed to make it right.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 24, 2020, 08:51:21 PM I like that, better than wrap, but I wonder..can you pull the lower pipe up about a inch on the back ?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on February 24, 2020, 09:02:08 PM Headlight and tail light circuits don't care how much resistance there is in the circuit, they just supply whatever power is needed to light the bulb. Not always true - my Kawasaki has some circuitry to indicate if the headlamp is burned out - haven't tried but I suspect using a LED lamp would trigger the idiot light. My ascot has similar circuitry (maybe) to detect a burned out brake lamp. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on February 24, 2020, 09:18:04 PM Headlight and tail light circuits don't care how much resistance there is in the circuit, they just supply whatever power is needed to light the bulb. Not always true - my Kawasaki has some circuitry to indicate if the headlamp is burned out - haven't tried but I suspect using a LED lamp would trigger the idiot light. My ascot has similar circuitry (maybe) to detect a burned out brake lamp. I wonder (and I know zero about electrikery) if there isn’t just a relay in your circuit where if there’s no current, ie a burnt out bulb, the current gets directed to the idiot lamp. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on February 24, 2020, 09:45:53 PM I've only done it in bikes that didn't try to be too smart for their own good.
My Stelvio has a "bulb out" warning but only for the turn signals. The tail lights are LED already and I swapped H4 LEDs into the headlights. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on February 27, 2020, 06:26:40 PM Engine rebuild is complete. I tore it down to the cases and checked everything. Replaced the cam chain and the upper cam chain idlers. Otherwise everything was good. Photos below show the bike back together.
Onto the next job. Rebuilding the TK carbs on Sweetum's KZ550. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 27, 2020, 06:56:32 PM Looks fantastic..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on February 27, 2020, 07:12:19 PM Looks great Bill, good job.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kaw74 on February 27, 2020, 08:56:00 PM Very nice Bill.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on February 27, 2020, 10:06:38 PM Meh. Fair to middlin’.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on February 27, 2020, 10:15:59 PM Pretty sweet.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on February 28, 2020, 06:06:39 AM Thanks to all.
Some people focus on riding and leave the wrenching to others. Some focus on restoring and leave the riding to others. I guess I'm in the second group. I really get pleasure out of taking apart an old piece of equipment while wondering about why it was designed the way it was and what was the expected life. Zeds are so easy to work on. Everything seems logical and designed with thought for how it would eventually be replaced. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on February 28, 2020, 07:40:29 AM Bill, I may suspect that you consider Zeds easy to work on because you have done several, and are dangerously approaching expert level.
Step your wrenching up a bit and do a Brit bike, then something else, then another Japanese small displacement machine......learning continuously. 8) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 28, 2020, 09:49:45 AM I suspect Zeds are relatively easy. The CB 750 however , I believe is one of the easiest engines for an OHC to work on, especially for a 4 cylinder.
And yes it gets easier and familiar after a few times. Modern stuff, is quite complex, and far harder to trouble shoot or fix..... they are in B.C. territory.... bring cash.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on February 28, 2020, 03:14:39 PM You’ve done a fabulous job Bill. I know it’s a ways off, but you might consider taking it to the Peachland show this year.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rkz1b on February 28, 2020, 04:14:55 PM What a superb specimen. That bike looks better that when it rolled out of the dealership. Definitely a head turner. Congratulations.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on February 28, 2020, 07:21:38 PM You’ve done a fabulous job Bill. I know it’s a ways off, but you might consider taking it to the Peachland show this year. I actually consider this one to be a better bike...at least closer to factory original. If I had a trailer I might bring them both. Yeah, maybe a different manufacturer but not British. I'm not ready for that kind of frustration yet. Maybe a Honda or a two stroker. A water buffalo has some appeal. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on February 28, 2020, 08:01:12 PM Try a RZ500 to test your patience...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on February 28, 2020, 08:11:56 PM Try a RZ500 to test your patience... After seeing some efforts by others having a go at an RZ00, I don't think there are enough pharmaceuticals in BC to cure that mistake. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on February 28, 2020, 09:10:43 PM Fun bikes, not fun to work on.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on March 01, 2020, 06:24:23 PM I built a rack for the KTM690 this weekend.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on March 02, 2020, 06:10:53 AM Now that's talent! Very nice Mark!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on March 02, 2020, 07:48:16 AM Ok, everybody, together...…..NICE RACK....
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on March 02, 2020, 06:35:05 PM Small rack but pleasantly shaped which I guess is all that matters.
Thanks Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on March 02, 2020, 07:44:15 PM What is important it looks more factory than homemade....good job.. :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on March 02, 2020, 07:58:02 PM Thanks Frank.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on March 02, 2020, 09:16:48 PM Mods should look OEM, like that rack.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on March 05, 2020, 02:08:53 PM I've been puttering the past few weeks on a 1980 Yamaha SR250 single four stroke, mainly dealing with operational necessities, but changing from factory look where practical. No intention of getting a Collector plate, as it is only a 250, and insurance is not too onerous. Likely sell it to a beginner biker eventually.
Yesterday and today, installed new steering head bearings, new motocross handlebar, grips, painted/cleaned up perches and handlebar controls. Forks are out getting seals done (I believe in giving some work to the local bike shops, they give me something off when I buy parts through them). Already installed chain and sprockets, sonic'ed the carb, new rear brakes, aftermarket turn signals and brake light, used headlight and headlight bracket (most lights were not on the bike. Naturally, cleaned up each nut and bolt as it came off the bike, replaced as necessary. Bike was a good runner (fairly low klicks) when I got it, with very little needed aside from battery. A couple of burns up the road revealed what it needed to be really good. I guess sort front brakes (ie cleanup), install front fender, then paint tank and side covers, and maybe a new seat (seat that came with it is very good condition aftermarket seat, but friggin' ugly). Performance mods may happen, but, really, what is the difference between 17hp and potential 21hp on a bike that weighs 267lbs. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on March 05, 2020, 02:43:41 PM Sounds like you’ve had some fun working on it. Pics?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: paulh on March 05, 2020, 06:52:05 PM Will ya quit complaining about the damn seat already!!That was a custom 700.00 dollar seat made by the pukey pygmies.If you keep complaining about their custom work you are likely to get a poison dart in yer ass one day!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on March 05, 2020, 08:37:30 PM I THINK WE NEED A PIC OF SAID SEAT... ;D
A shoutout to Paul for finding a manual for me and bringing it to town. THANKS .. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on March 06, 2020, 10:19:23 AM Ok, everybody, together...…..NICE RACK.... I wouldn't mind grabbing a couple of those. 8) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on March 06, 2020, 04:02:55 PM OK, here's the mainly finished-at-phase 1 SR250, at when I got it and today:
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: paulh on March 06, 2020, 04:41:13 PM NICE SEAT!!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on March 06, 2020, 05:11:06 PM It is a nice seat, Paul, there is just too much of it. :-X
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on March 06, 2020, 07:16:55 PM Here I thought Paul was all around straight shooter... but he told a whopper today .. >:D
But hey that looks a hella bunch better than my first seat attempt. . Lol.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on March 09, 2020, 07:00:04 PM I finished up the KZ 550 carbs (TK 22) today. Interesting little critters! They have a dual purpose bowl drain...first to drain any overflow and second to check the float level. To do that you have to back off the screw a couple of turns to let fuel out of the bottom of the bowl and into the measuring device. But you don't need to take the screw right out. It's much easier to set floats on these carbs compared to Mikunis.
The hard part is taking the carbs off the bike and putting them back on again. It took over an hour to take them off and an entire day to put them back on. This bike has always been a hard starter when cold. It takes a good 15 minutes to warm up enough to take the choke off. So I was expecting to run the battery right down just starting but....it started right away! Must be my lucky day! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on March 25, 2020, 08:01:23 PM About a month and a half ago, on a Sunday coffee ride, the base gasket on my Led Zed let go.
I’m done doing the major wrenching on this old crap. So I called Manny at Burnaby Kawasaki. After I removed all of the extraneous bits, he came by and picked the bike up (it’s right on his way to work). I told him, no rush, so it’s been three weeks, but he dropped it off on his way home from work. Rick did the re&re with parts that I supplied. Manny gave me a smokin’ deal on the labour. They did stuff I didn’t ask them to do, no charge, like checking valve clearances and new spark plugs. Burnaby Kawasaki is the best. So now that I have it back on the bench, I’ve a few things to do. Gonna install a set of ‘75 Z1 carbs I have kicking around (2mm bigger) just to fun. Of course I’ll have to balance them, and go through the mixture process (I’ve never been successful doing it by finding the highest idle rpm). And while I have the Yoshimura off, I’ll change the oil of course. I’m into the rum just now, so this is all for tomorrow. Weather is supposed to be crap for a while, so carb mixture setting will wait. Also the insurance expired while it was at Bby Kawasaki. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on March 26, 2020, 05:16:35 AM I've never heard of anyone blowing a base gasket. Was there a reason? Did the oil pressure bypass not work?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on March 26, 2020, 05:30:16 AM Paper gaskets on older DR650's were known to blow. Suzuki upgraded to a metal gasket in the early 2000's. I replaced one on my 02, my 96 was fine.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on March 26, 2020, 02:12:52 PM I've never heard of anyone blowing a base gasket. Was there a reason? Did the oil pressure bypass not work? It didn’t just “blow”. It started leaking a bit at the front right corner, and got worse and worse. It’s not an uncommon problem. Rick at Bby Kawasaki has seen it often. Not sure why, generally with a gasket that’s already been replaced, like when you do a rebuild. Probably just different engine pieces expanding at different rates until the paper gasket has had enough. Now granted, the gasket that was in there, and now the new one, weren’t a Kawasaki gasket. It was, and is Vesra which I’ve had no problems with in the past. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on March 26, 2020, 02:35:55 PM See Ross, if you had a Harley, the leak would just be a feature and not a fault.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on March 26, 2020, 03:50:23 PM Vesrah are good from what I've seen (and I've used them at least once) but nowadays for base gasket, head gaskets and valve cover I use only Kawasaki. Interestingly, the OEM base gasket is the least impressive of the three.
I've never seen a leak on a base gasket either. There's no pressure on the oil in the sump under normal operation. I wonder if your head bolts backed off? When I bought my red Z1B back in 2014 I took it to Burnaby to be checked over. A week after taking it to them they had still not looked at it and wouldn't commit to a date so I picked it up and took it home. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on March 26, 2020, 04:37:48 PM My base gasket on the Z1R started to weep last year after 110,000 KMs so far I just give it a wipe after a long ride hoping to get through this season then replace it next year.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on March 26, 2020, 05:24:13 PM I think what often happens , is head has been placed on , but comes off again for a few reasons , and cylinder would get bumped or moved . That is one cause .
Improper cleaning while apart, gasket residue, nicks or gouges, not being flat, all can contribute.. And Plain old cheap gasket that won't last forever. On Honda's some have 60 lbs oil pressure on startup, that can put some force on it. I know a few tricks some builders use to make them hold up better. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on March 26, 2020, 08:22:51 PM Is the oil sump on Honda crankcases vented to atmosphere? Kawasaki has the oil separator at the back of the top case. It essentially keeps the crankcase at atmospheric pressure.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on March 31, 2020, 03:35:45 PM I guess I inadvertently planned ahead this winter to be at home a lot......two bike projects to fill my time, although one (1971 Mobylette) was almost finished by mid January. Still a few small things to work on on that biciclette, like get it running....waiting on a petcock, and that should be a go.
The SR250 is a good runner, so just getting all bits of it, aside from the motor, working properly, plus some cosmetics. Finished sanding the tank, and primed it this afternoon...now the real condition tune-up can start, before it gets colour and clear. This is the first body work I've done, so learning lots, and accumulating more tools. No squawks from my little Mugwump about this, as she has been working from home, and has taken over my office. When they expect her to work a full day, she is delivering, believe you me. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on April 05, 2020, 08:26:59 PM I ave never cared for the brakes on the ELR-R (front). After searching online for a period of time a few years back I got the consensus that 84 and up 900 Ninja calipers were a pretty good upgrade so I picked a couple up a few years ago. Like most people, I got a bit of time on my hands so I thought I better get on with it. Wasted the better part of the day making the brackets. Now I will have to order rebuild kits and fresh pads. The master is apparently compatible.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on April 06, 2020, 05:19:26 AM Nice mod Mark. Why did you dislike the originals? Did they not perform well?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on April 06, 2020, 05:27:08 AM Soft, weak. At a standstill gripping the front brake you could see the caliper shifting on the carriers. All rebuilt too, seals etc.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Kurt on May 05, 2020, 06:49:28 PM Installed a collector plate on my 1998 Triumph Thunderbird Sport. Thanks to Steve G. suggestion of writing to Triumph and asking for production numbers, 1290, my bike qualified. It took only 2 weeks for a reply from Triumph. Thanks again Steve. Kurt
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on May 05, 2020, 07:15:20 PM Installed a collector plate on my 1998 Triumph Thunderbird Sport. Thanks to Steve G. suggestion of writing to Triumph and asking for production numbers, 1290, my bike qualified. It took only 2 weeks for a reply from Triumph. Thanks again Steve. Kurt Rob's going to be pissed! >:D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on May 08, 2020, 06:13:35 PM Although my Ascot has generally run reasonably well, I always felt there was something goofy about it - mainly that it never needed to be choked - no mater how cold it was out. Well, with time on my hands, and an inability to leave things that aren't broken alone, I decided it was time to rebuild the carbs.
Here's some of the interesting things I found: Wrong size main jet in both carbs and in the wrong order - larger one is supposed to be in the rear cylinder Wrong size Pilot jet in both carbs - they're supposed to be the same size - they weren't, and the front one was the larger than the rear one The slot head on both pilot jets were completely stripped off. Had to use vice grips to remove them. One of the idle mixture screws broken off and not removable (I ended up using a different set of carb bodies) Tiny fuel filters on top of the float bowl 'jets' both missing Enrichener circuit (choke - sort of) plug slack measurement supposed to be 11mm, measured 23mm. There are only 4-O rings in the carb assembly - none were present The little spring loaded tit on one of the float needles (that presses against the float tang) was seized. One of the carb to airbox boots was on upsidedown Amazing the thing ran as well as it did. In any case, it's running a bit smoother now at idle, and no leaks (so far). I need to take it for a longer ride to see how things are working across the throttle range and see if the cold start behavior has changed Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on May 08, 2020, 06:20:53 PM Well done, Dave!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on May 08, 2020, 06:49:01 PM Good information Bucko thank you
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on May 08, 2020, 08:16:25 PM Proof that Hondas will run badly longer than some things will run at all.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on May 09, 2020, 05:38:00 AM Riding bikes is fun but so is taking them apart to see what changes were made in the past.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on May 09, 2020, 11:21:51 AM Riding bikes is fun but so is taking them apart to see what changes were made in the past. I prefer the former over the latter. :) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on May 09, 2020, 01:59:54 PM Riding bikes is fun but so is taking them apart to see what changes were made in the past. I prefer the former over the latter. :) I usually do the taking apart during the winter when riding isn't as much fun. When I dismantled my blue Z1B I discovered all sorts of things. At some point someone had put a lot of money into it. Dual front brakes, 1015 kit, Kenny Harmon cams, S&W fork dampers and shocks, and a close ratio transmission. It must have been a very fast Z1, but nowadays it's pretty much back to stock except for the tranny. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on May 11, 2020, 05:27:10 PM My 81 GPZ1100 clutch would either drag or slip when I first got it.
The previous owner had stored an extra fiber plate in the clutch, nice of him. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on May 24, 2020, 04:33:46 PM New Dyna coils in the LeMans today.
Runs like a dream again! Went for a ride, lots of idiots on the roads and the cyclists appear to have gotten dumber. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on May 24, 2020, 04:38:36 PM New Dyna coils in the LeMans today. Runs like a dream again! Went for a ride, lots of idiots on the roads and the cyclists appear to have gotten dumber. Yes Shawn, you’re the best driver ever. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: stanfromhell on May 24, 2020, 05:55:27 PM ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on May 24, 2020, 06:20:43 PM I said lots of idiots, I never said I wasn't one of them!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Kurt on June 04, 2020, 09:19:19 PM Went for spur of the minute to Keremos and back on the new Goldwing. Averaged 20,6 km. per litre. Excellent mileage for such a large bike. Almost no traffic on the highway. The automatic was great. A slight shower by Hope, but once past the Slide the weather was good.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on June 04, 2020, 09:44:19 PM ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on June 04, 2020, 10:19:56 PM Installed Dynatek coils on my KZ Ltd. Hopefully it will help with a rough running condition when the engine is hot after an extended run. I suspect the issue is with the cheap aftermarket coils from overseas. So far it starts and idles as usual, can’t really notice a difference. Time will tell if the issue is still there after a long hot run.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on June 05, 2020, 05:00:14 AM You might want to do this mod. I did...voltage to the coils is now over 12V.
https://www.wgcarbs.com/index.php/using-joomla/extensions/components/content-component/article-categories/89-coils Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on June 05, 2020, 07:29:23 AM Yup. Done the wired george mod on all my KZs for years. I hope the issue with hot running is that the cheap offshore coils don’t work well when hot. We’ll see.
Title: Voyager Brakes Part 1 Post by: Bucko on June 09, 2020, 11:18:45 AM Time to put some new brake lines on the Voyager and thought it would be a great time for a brake system rebuild.
1/ Fluid Looks a bit off but I flushed last spring so I think it's just the window that's manky: 2/ Old school single pot slaves: 3/ Brake system hydraulics comes off in one piece: Title: Voyager Brakes Part 2 Post by: Bucko on June 09, 2020, 11:22:44 AM 1/ I used the master cylinder to move the pistons out of their bores as far as I dared (to avoid spilling brake fluid on everything), then disconnected the lines, poured the fluid out the banjo bolt holes, and used this trick to pull the pistons out:
2/ Pistons look good as new after some very light metal polish: 3/ Was prepared to change the slave cylinder piston seals but on close inspection, nothing wrong with the originals so I reused them. I've successfully reused good condition seals many times in the past without any issues: Title: Voyager Brakes Part 3 Post by: Bucko on June 09, 2020, 11:26:58 AM 1/ Seal groves required little to no cleaning - never experienced that before - they're usually full of gray crud - crystallized brake fluid? Also never seen the 'inside' of the caliper painted before - maybe the paint limits formation of the grey crusty stuff? Wonder what paint Kawasaki used that is brake fluid proof?
2/ Cleaning inside of Master Cylinder fluid window with Q-Tip: 3/ Master cylinder disassembled. Lot easier than some of my old Honda M/Cs. There was some corrosion on the plunger which cleaned up easily enough and the seals look good. Also some corrosion on piston bore which I couldn't get a good photo of. I polished it out as best I could with metal polish and a ball of cloth. I think it'll be fine (it was working well enough before the rebuild) but I'll consider a new MC or getting it sleeved if it's goofy. Title: Voyager Brakes Part 4 Post by: Bucko on June 09, 2020, 11:31:46 AM 1/ Anti-rattle pad springs in good shape. I was going to install new scintered metal pads but was surprised and pleased to see the OEM pads are scintered and have lots of life so I re-used them. The new pads can sit on the shelf a while longer:
2/ Brake caliper rebuilt, greased and ready to install: 3/ Brake Line kit came with new banjo bolts but the kit bolts are often shorter with fewer threads than OEM so I always try to clean up and re-used original bolts if they're in reasonable shape which these one were. Bolt on the left is from kit - right is OEM: Title: Voyager Brakes Part 5 Post by: Bucko on June 09, 2020, 11:39:25 AM 1/ Pulled the hose retaining hardware and rubber sleeves off the old hoses to use on the new bespoke braided SS set from Ray at Apex Brakes:
2/ New lines, ready to go back on. I filled with new fluid, bled at each of the banjo bolts and at the caliper bleeder. Noticeable improvement over the old brakes and after a few days of riding, I'll do a couple more bleeds to get the last little bubbles of air out. I have a new SS line for the rear brake as well but getting the rear wheel off is a bit of an ordeal so I'll wait to replace that line (and do a thorough disassembly/clean) until I need a new rear tire. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on June 09, 2020, 05:59:48 PM Very good information Dave and thank you for sharing.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on June 09, 2020, 09:46:05 PM What is the hoseclamp doing in that pic ?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on June 09, 2020, 10:09:48 PM What is the hoseclamp doing in that pic ? Clamping on to the piston so I had something to grab to pull it out. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on June 09, 2020, 10:23:57 PM I just pump them out with grease. Apparently 6 piston or any double acting are harde to get out, I see tools that grab them internally and twist them out..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on June 09, 2020, 10:56:32 PM Yes, grease works, but it's a bit messy, and waste of good grease. Air also works but I'm not a big fan of that as the pistons can go ballistic.
Edit: should point out that in my case, the pistons were not stuck in their bores, rather I merely needed a way to grab hold of them to pull them out. Stuck pistons require a different level of effort and ingenuity. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on June 10, 2020, 09:32:34 PM after almost a couple yrs on the lift I think I'm done with the "clean up" on my CBX...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: stanfromhell on June 10, 2020, 10:16:55 PM That looks sooooo good. ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on June 10, 2020, 10:21:59 PM Wow!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on June 10, 2020, 10:31:42 PM Meh. It’s ok I guess.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on June 10, 2020, 10:32:59 PM Seriously though, I really like it. Well done....again.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on June 11, 2020, 05:26:57 AM You inspire me AND make me feel pathetic. Nice job.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on June 11, 2020, 08:10:28 AM Beautiful work! Interesting how the front shock reflectors look just like a Z1.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on June 11, 2020, 08:46:13 AM Thanks gentlemen...I can say that I won't buy or work on another CBX ever again...time to go back to a Kawasaki or maybe another Suzuki
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on June 11, 2020, 09:59:43 AM Looking GREAT. Having had 3 CBX's over the years I admit I'm a bit prejudiced about them. In recent years I've noticed many newer machines are a total BEAR to work on, compared to the CBX's which were considered complex back in the day. Not much I would attempt to do on some of my newer machines that I routinely did on the CBX.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on June 11, 2020, 10:13:25 AM Sweet.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on June 11, 2020, 12:02:33 PM Looking GREAT. Having had 3 CBX's over the years I admit I'm a bit prejudiced about them. In recent years I've noticed many newer machines are a total BEAR to work on, compared to the CBX's which were considered complex back in the day. Not much I would attempt to do on some of my newer machines that I routinely did on the CBX. this was my first experience with a CBX and the cost of parts like exhaust etc was a real eye opener...sad part is I haven't ridden it yet, bought it to ride then wanted to clean it up and it turned into a full teardown, engine out frame stripped new paint brakes rebuilt and on and on and on...Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on June 11, 2020, 01:15:55 PM Very nicely done you can hang out with Harry in Vernon..
That looks like huge work.. is tgevblack on engine original or redone. On the 77 and 78 F 750 with black motors, it looks like they are coated, then final machining is done, , so when you pull off an engine cover there is black paint. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on June 11, 2020, 03:32:16 PM pulled the motor and repainted it in the booth as well as all the other parts...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on June 11, 2020, 05:16:52 PM The 81/82 CBX's all had the black engines. Locally, friend GARY MILLER has an original '82 he bought new. I seem to recall it has about 80K showing. Harry in Vernon has a collection of various bikes to be envied.
CHEERS Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on June 11, 2020, 05:52:13 PM Another awesome meticulous effort Chris.
Now the Z1R?? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 1000J on June 11, 2020, 10:08:16 PM Another awesome meticulous effort Chris. yes John I promise to get back to the Z1R...Now the Z1R?? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on June 17, 2020, 02:47:11 PM Installed Dynatek coils on my KZ Ltd. Hopefully it will help with a rough running condition when the engine is hot after an extended run. I suspect the issue is with the cheap aftermarket coils from overseas. So far it starts and idles as usual, can’t really notice a difference. Time will tell if the issue is still there after a long hot run. Roy and I rode up to Squamish this morning for coffee. Although the weather wasn’t really hot, it was quite warm. I reckon the new coils have done the trick. Ran smooth as silk in all situations. 53mpg. I can highly recommend the upgrade to Dynatek coils. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on June 17, 2020, 03:04:38 PM Installed Dynatek coils on my KZ Ltd. Hopefully it will help with a rough running condition when the engine is hot after an extended run. I suspect the issue is with the cheap aftermarket coils from overseas. So far it starts and idles as usual, can’t really notice a difference. Time will tell if the issue is still there after a long hot run. Roy and I rode up to Squamish this morning for coffee. Although the weather wasn’t really hot, it was quite warm. I reckon the new coils have done the trick. Ran smooth as silk in all situations. 53mpg. I can highly recommend the upgrade to Dynatek coils. Ross, do you know where the Dynatek coils are manufactured? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on June 17, 2020, 05:04:19 PM I don’t actually know where they’re manufactured. Could very well be offshore as well. But I do know that the emgo ones you get from Z1E, Z1 Parts, Diablo Cycle, etc can’t cut it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on June 17, 2020, 05:08:18 PM Roy and I rode up to Squamish this morning for coffee. A Must have just missed you guys. I was there before noon. Edit: no wait, you were there yesterday. I was there today. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on June 17, 2020, 05:22:31 PM Roy and I rode up to Squamish this morning for coffee. A Must have just missed you guys. I was there before noon. Edit: no wait, you were there yesterday. I was there today. We were there around 9:15 this morning. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on June 17, 2020, 05:51:04 PM The Dyna coils are easy to source and I recommend them after having them on my Z1R for over 40 years without fail and using copper wire. Only issue I ever had was in California where I bungied my sleeping bag to the tent and the tension pulled out on coil wire as they have a plug in like a car and are not sealed like the factory units.
I would definitely recommend them from my experience. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on June 17, 2020, 07:08:08 PM The reason I asked is because I try to avoid buying anything from China.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on June 17, 2020, 07:51:13 PM The reason I asked is because I try to avoid buying anything from China. . I think we should all try and avoid Chinese goods. I could be wrong, but I believe Dyna coils are made in USA. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on June 17, 2020, 07:59:09 PM But the cheep offshore ones have let me down. I had one fail totally on a trip. So I got another set and installed them, keeping the other one for spare. Now one or both of those would not fire properly when hot. Hence the switch to Dynatek. Could have saved myself some aggravation if I’d coughed up the $ for Dynatek coils at the outset. It should be noted that the coils were missing from the bike when I got it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on June 17, 2020, 08:49:36 PM We were there around 9:15 this morning. [/quote]
I was still sleeping 8) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on July 08, 2020, 04:48:08 PM I built a jig up off a RD350lc swingarm. I am waiting for an aluminum one to modify for the bike.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on July 08, 2020, 04:48:46 PM One more.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on July 09, 2020, 12:05:54 PM I built a jig up off a RD350lc swingarm. I am waiting for an aluminum one to modify for the bike. Cool! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on July 13, 2020, 12:13:15 PM Could hear some 'rubbing' on the ride home from coffee yesterday. Stopped several times to try to figure out what was causing it but couldn't see anything obvious. When I got home, took a look at the rear brakes and found this (See attached photo). The left side of that pad is dead even with the pad backing and the wear mark on the pad is what was causing the rubbing noise. :-\
Fortunately I had a new set of pads on the shelf. I have a new braided SS line to go on too but the hose routing is a bit messy so I left that for another day. Turns out changing Voyager rear pads was pretty easy: I took some extra time to clean all the bits up a little (I'll do a more thorough job when I install the new line), but the actual pad change from start to finish - the two caliper bolts hold everything together - took less than 5 minutes - spent more time looking up the caliper bolt torque value which I couldn't find in the end - used generic bolt-size torque value. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on July 16, 2020, 04:56:18 PM I'm sitting here with a lot of time to waste so today I tore into my KZ1000 to change out the coils and pickup. It was sold with an early electronic ignition, 2 ohm coils, an exciter and a ballast resistor. I was experiencing intermittent drop out of at least one cylinder (maybe 2) that I could not fix, so I converted the ignition to 3 ohm Dyna coils with a Dyna pickup. I'm also using the Wired George relay setup to get a full 12 volts at the coils.
While I was at it I took off the 35 tooth rear sprocket that I had mistakenly installed when I got the bike and put a standard 33 tooth one on instead. This should lower the rpm's a bit at highway speed. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on August 05, 2020, 09:15:28 AM I bought 2 more to play with, both 1981's, a 70cc Passport and a CB750F. I my garage runneth over now. Cliff.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on August 10, 2020, 07:44:04 AM I finally got the swingarm I ordered months ago and started converting it to a "mono" arm. All in now...
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on August 10, 2020, 08:01:24 AM You took off the chainguard mount .. ???
Are you going to heat treat it after wielding ? Is it a Motolanna arm? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on August 10, 2020, 08:39:58 AM No, I took off the shock mounts.
Motolanna and I will heat treat it. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on August 10, 2020, 09:25:59 AM Ok , I had noticed that chain side shock mount also had the chainguard mount on it.l
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on August 10, 2020, 09:03:26 PM Yep, it's gone, sorry Frank.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on August 20, 2020, 05:38:59 PM Got the arm back, got some polishing to do.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on August 20, 2020, 06:53:51 PM It's looking really good....
I bet you wish you could find smaller tubing , with a similar profile to that of the main tubing on the swingarm.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on August 20, 2020, 09:30:44 PM Not really.
Finding extruded alum wouldn't be worth the effort or cost.It would also be more temperamental to anneal and bend. I think it's turning out alright too, thanks. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on August 20, 2020, 10:10:38 PM What did you use, hope it did not start with a 5..
Looks like you used extrusions.. I don't have oxy acet,and that top hoop can be annealed with basic gear.. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on August 21, 2020, 07:10:10 AM 6061
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on August 21, 2020, 05:47:05 PM Got this polished up a bit, man I HATE polishing from 180 grit up..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on August 22, 2020, 08:15:17 PM Got the Arm mounted, waiting for new bearings and I have to make some spacers/collars and redo the brake carrier.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on August 22, 2020, 08:47:14 PM Got the Arm mounted, waiting for new bearings and I have to make some spacers/collars and redo the brake carrier. That's looks very good Mark! You may not like polishing but it turned out very well indeed. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on August 22, 2020, 09:42:43 PM So a few weeks ago dragged home a 1988 Suzuki Katana 1100. I know I know....it's not a vintage bike and not exactly popular. Don't really care....it needed a home so why not...
This poor beast is in rough shape. Probably hasn't run in 10+ years, was kept outside under a tarp. It's beyond grungy, needs lots of work, needs a few bits. Let's just say that even when it ran it was ridden hard and put away wet many times in its riding life. The motor oil that's in it is blacker and darker than most of your souls! Did several compression checks to see if the motor is in ok shape. Here you go.... Compression checked when it came home - motor cold and only the devil knows when last run: 100 lbs 30 lbs 80 lbs 130 lbs :o :o Compression checked after valves were adjusted - motor cold and still only the devil knows when it last ran: Valves were very tight! 104 lbs 40 lbs 82 lbs 143 lbs :o Compression checked after pouring my preferred mixture (diesel and automatic transmission fluid) down each cylinder. Letting it sit for a few weeks. Then organized to start it up to get some heat into the rings/pistons and head. Silly thing started and smoked worse than the 2 strokes I love so much. Compression test with the motor slightly warm: 121 lbs 143 lbs 145 lbs 155 lbs I had added a little more of the diesel/atf mixture after the last start up a couple weeks ago. Motor started up well again and I let it run in order to get some heat into it. Ran it on and off for about 45 minutes. Had to shut it off now and then as the amount of smoke the burning diesel/atf was making was considerable. Compression test with some good heat in the motor: 144 lbs 145 lbs 144 lbs 150 lbs. Very nice improvement on the last compression test. Still not quite where I'd like it to be but the numbers have come up nicely and are now more even right across the 4 pots. Rings were (and probably still are) gummed up in the ring lands. Combination of the "mixture" and heat more than likely helped free up some bits in there. I think with a few hundred running kms that motor might just settle in and work out well. Unfortunately, the bike is no where near running condition. But it does feel like the motor could be a workable one. Another long term bike project! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on August 23, 2020, 03:37:28 PM 6 lbs over 4 cylinders, seems really good to me. Is that the model that had the electric windshield ?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on August 23, 2020, 05:05:26 PM 6 lbs over 4 cylinders, seems really good to me. Is that the model that had the electric windshield ? Yes it is... How exotic is that!! lol :D Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on August 23, 2020, 05:47:56 PM Good catch. Taken proper care, those engines were bulletproof and ran strong. A friend from Princeton had one, not sure, but similar vintage. It was a nice dark red colour and had the electric windscreen, which really wasn't of much use with it's limited range. I played silly ass with him one day outside Summerland. I was on my 81 CBX running strong, and his Katana just ran away from me in top gear, and even when I dropped a gear, he was gone. I had to be down in 3rd gear before I could stay with him, still in top gear.
CHEERS Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on August 23, 2020, 06:09:50 PM 32 years old isn't vintage ? When did that happen.. ???
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on August 23, 2020, 08:03:22 PM 32 years old isn't vintage ? When did that happen.. ??? It'll be more vintage to some, and a little less vintage to others. For me - it has a frame with wheels, a motor (hopefully coming back to life), brakes (none functional at this time), so it's all good. The potential is there. :) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: fffCycles on August 24, 2020, 06:24:19 AM It will be a nice ride Claudio, that will be for sure. Nice it has come back with a little treatment.
Frank Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on September 05, 2020, 06:15:14 PM Nothing with the motorcycle, but I built this bead breaker. Just slip a piece of wood on the rim and the tire (bottom) and pinch from the top with the electric impact or 1/2 ratchet/breaker bar.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on September 06, 2020, 07:23:39 AM Nice....repurpose stuff you have hanging around. How big is that c-clamp? Stealing technology??? Naw, not me.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on September 06, 2020, 07:44:30 AM About a 10" opening.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on September 06, 2020, 09:23:56 AM Working on the carbs on Sweetum's KZ550. They are TK 22's. Had a problem with the engine revving up to 3500 rpm while in warm up mode and with the petcock in the "On" position. Turn it to "Prime" and the revs would drop. I thought maybe a plugged vacuum hose so I removed the carbs and found that the choke valves had all slipped off the choke lever and were in the down position. (The vacuum hose was fine.) After repairing everything I re-installed the carbs on the bike, a difficult chore due to the air intake...similar to KZ1000's after 1976. Then I realized I hadn't attached the throttle cables and I couldn't do it unless I removed the carbs. So I removed them, attached the cables and re-installed on the bike. But somehow in the process I dislodged the choke lever and all the choke valves fell off the lever arm. That is now fixed and I'm ready to button things up.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: stanfromhell on September 06, 2020, 02:42:26 PM Nothing with the motorcycle, but I built this bead breaker. Just slip a piece of wood on the rim and the tire (bottom) and pinch from the top with the electric impact or 1/2 ratchet/breaker bar. Great idea Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on October 04, 2020, 07:13:08 PM I finally got the rdz back together.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on October 05, 2020, 06:28:58 AM Nice, Mark. Swingarm area looks OEM, like it's supposed to do.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on October 05, 2020, 07:58:22 AM YOU DUN GOOD BOY !!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on October 05, 2020, 02:05:42 PM Thanks guys.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on October 05, 2020, 08:14:23 PM I finally got the rdz back together. That is simply lovely Mark! Well done for sure. Bet you have enough braking force up front on that featherweight to yank your eyeballs right out of your head. Gotta love that! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on October 05, 2020, 08:30:43 PM Yes, the FRZ600 front end and the Nissan calipers are a great upgrade. Two fingers is tons.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on October 06, 2020, 05:03:34 AM Working on carbs on my blue Z1B. There is a weep somewhere that is dropping down onto the starter cover. I think it's #2 carb. Or possibly the fuel T. I used my new method of setting the carb fuel level.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on October 06, 2020, 06:44:09 AM Looks like an Isla single malt, peaty edge, smooth finish.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on October 06, 2020, 11:07:15 AM No ice!
This method is far superior time wise and accuracy wise to using a tube from the bowl drain. It also allows one to see if the float valve is leaking. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on October 06, 2020, 04:53:01 PM Ice.
And single malt do not go in the same sentence. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on October 09, 2020, 10:23:38 PM Bill, do those carbs have a pilot screw or an air screw. If pilot screw, they can weep past the o-ring. Or it could be weeping between the overflow tube and the float bowl itself as it is just a friction fit.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on October 10, 2020, 05:02:18 AM Sorry about suggesting ice! I guess you can tell I'm not a scotch drinker.
Ross, these are VM28SC carbs, fitted to late '74 and all of '75 bikes. They have the pilot fuel/air screw on the side. I've had them hooked up for a couple of days now (out of the bike) to see if anything is leaking. So far so good. The bike is the one with the close ratio tranny and I'm getting ready to pull it and install a standard tranny. Can't stand the vibrating mirrors on the highway. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on October 10, 2020, 07:54:26 AM Sorry about suggesting ice! I guess you can tell I'm not a scotch drinker. Ross, these are VM28SC carbs, fitted to late '74 and all of '75 bikes. They have the pilot fuel/air screw on the side. I've had them hooked up for a couple of days now (out of the bike) to see if anything is leaking. So far so good. The bike is the one with the close ratio tranny and I'm getting ready to pull it and install a standard tranny. Can't stand the vibrating mirrors on the highway. Ah yes. Wasn’t at all paying attention. I really only glanced at your post. For some reason my brain said you were working on your LTD. The pic plainly shows Z1 carbs with air screw. The carbs on my 77 kz1000 had pilot screws. And the carbs on my 79 LTD are from a 78 LTD which also have pilot screws. As for the scotch, some of them (even some single malts) need ice or a good splash of water. Others not. Even really good ones can sometimes use a tiny dribble of water. And some blends are actually very good. I’ve had some single malts that taste like turpentine, our local Central City is one. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on October 10, 2020, 08:47:04 AM Sounds like we need a scotch appreciation seminar.....Ross?
Oh, and sorry for poking into your very informative, and valuable, Z carb tutorial, Bill. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on October 10, 2020, 10:55:19 AM Ice. And single malt do not go in the same sentence. ^ Not wrong. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on October 10, 2020, 02:41:58 PM Ice. And single malt do not go in the same sentence. ^ Not wrong. I recommend Central City Lohin McKinnon single malt with lots of ice and just about any pop you have on hand. Then maybe pour it down the drain. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on October 10, 2020, 04:38:24 PM Ah yes. Wasn’t at all paying attention. I really only glanced at your post. For some reason my brain said you were working on your LTD. The pic plainly shows Z1 carbs with air screw. The carbs on my 77 kz1000 had pilot screws. And the carbs on my 79 LTD are from a 78 LTD which also have pilot screws. As for the scotch, some of them (even some single malts) need ice or a good splash of water. Others not. Even really good ones can sometimes use a tiny dribble of water. And some blends are actually very good. I’ve had some single malts that taste like turpentine, our local Central City is one. I have a set of VM26SS (1976) carbs on my LTD. In my opinion they are the best carbs KHI used on the 900/1000 series engines. The bike starts and runs fantastic. I also have the original VM28SS pumpers for the LTD...sitting on my parts shelf. Back to scotch for a sec....I'm 100% into scotch brand tape if that's worth anything. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on October 10, 2020, 05:11:44 PM Lagavulin Cask Strength with a splash of water to open it up. Lagavulin 16 is usually my go-to, That said, I have a bottle of the 8 here which is surprisingly good as well.
Caol Isla comes in a strong second. Either of those with a Bolivar No.2 or Punch Grand Cru. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on October 17, 2020, 08:02:39 AM After delaying all summer I finally decided to change out the close ratio transmission in my blue Z1. I've only put 700 miles on it since the restoration two years ago. Much of the reason is because the bike revs much higher at highway speeds than my red bike, consequently the mirrors start vibrating at around 90 kph. I can't see anything behind me after that point, but with the red bike I can see clearly up to about 105 kph.
So far I've got the engine out of the frame, split the cases and pulled out the old tranny. I broke one M6 stud and had to get a local machinist to take it out. Now ready to install the new (to me) tranny and close up the cases. Then re-install in the frame and finish up the top end. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on October 17, 2020, 08:06:34 AM You removed the top end ? Did you pull motor in one piece?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on October 17, 2020, 08:55:49 AM Finally at wiring stage (new battery yesterday, that's optimism) of basket CB350, after spending summer making something that looks motorcyclish.
Head and cylinders are still at machine shop for overboring and lapping. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on October 17, 2020, 11:18:40 AM Well that looks better than the pile of parts we saw at your place..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on October 17, 2020, 03:58:44 PM You removed the top end ? Did you pull motor in one piece? I removed the head but left the cylinders in place. In the past I've pulled the cylinders too. This time I didn't want to go through all the cleaning required to remove the old base gasket. So far so good! Mark, that looks great! I love the old 350's. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on October 17, 2020, 04:37:39 PM That Mark, he's always working on interesting things, ain't he? ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on October 19, 2020, 12:00:35 PM After delaying all summer I finally decided to change out the close ratio transmission in my blue Z1. I've only put 700 miles on it since the restoration two years ago. Much of the reason is because the bike revs much higher at highway speeds than my red bike, consequently the mirrors start vibrating at around 90 kph. I can't see anything behind me after that point, but with the red bike I can see clearly up to about 105 kph. So far I've got the engine out of the frame, split the cases and pulled out the old tranny. I broke one M6 stud and had to get a local machinist to take it out. Now ready to install the new (to me) tranny and close up the cases. Then re-install in the frame and finish up the top end. I’m curious about your vibrating mirrors. Are they Kawasaki mirrors or aftermarket? When I first built my Led Zed (79 kz1000 Ltd), I used inexpensive aftermarket mirrors. From several feet away, they certainly look the part. When you actually use them as mirrors their failings are very soon evident. The mirrors themselves are just flat mirrors rather than convex, so the field of view is small. And they vibrate...a lot, making rear view awareness impossible. So at a swap meet I picked up a couple of Kawasaki mirrors. But one wasn’t quite right as I determined much later after using them to a long time. One of them was slightly different, and it vibrated a bit at highway speeds. Not terribly, but enough to be noticeable and annoying. I replaced it with a new old stock mirror off my Z1, no more vibration. I ordered a replacement from Kawasaki two months ago. It was back ordered, but still available. Apparently it’s probably coming from Japan, hopefully arriving this week. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on October 19, 2020, 05:43:04 PM You can take the mirror out of the housing and cut styrofoam or even a sponge or a rolled up shop towel will work. Just remember to replace the shop towel every year or so.
That should do it until you decide on new ones or not. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on October 19, 2020, 06:13:44 PM They are original mirrors. The red bike are original to the bike when it was purchased. The blue bike has a set off a '73 Z1. The early Z1's had mirrors with brass inserts to screw into the stem. These mirrors are thinner from front to back than mirrors on the rest of the Z1 to KZ900 production. Interestingly, as you pointed out you can still buy OEM mirrors from Kawasaki.
My mirrors are fine up to 4,000 rpm. Above 4,000 they vibrate and I can't see anything behind me. My original Z1B that I bought in 1975 was the same. As it turns out, 4k rpm is right about 100 kph. I'm fine with that because I seldom go faster than 100 kph, but the close ratio transmission meant that 4,000 rpm is about 90 kph. In an attempt to do even better I've ordered a couple of 32 tooth rear sprockets to bring rpm's down even lower at highway speeds. I have tried rubber inserts on the handlebar attachments but the experiment failed. The tranny is changed out, cases are back together and the engine is back in the frame. I just need to re-assemble the bits and pieces I removed, including the head. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: stanfromhell on January 01, 2021, 04:31:05 PM It's time to start figuring out why my freshly rebuilt engine won't start and only has 60 psi compression in each cylinder.
I was very careful to line up the marks on the crankshaft and cam but who knows?..., Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on January 01, 2021, 07:55:52 PM Very cool bike ..reminds me of Max and Rastus the Riding Cat..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: hardrockminer on January 02, 2021, 06:27:54 AM Love it! On the compression issue, have you isolated it to head or cylinders? ie: have you tried the spoonful of oil in the cylinder trick? What is normal compression?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on January 02, 2021, 08:31:29 AM Got engine back together and married to rest of bike. Now to see what is still missing or needs replacement. I never know this last part until I dig out the next assembly.
Installed clutch and all its connections, and cable, just to make sure it worked, and to get transmission shifting......all good on that front. Next installed front sprocket and chain, and discovered that threads on one adjustor were stripped....got a pair of replicas from SCI over Christmas. Then figured I'd mount starter and see if it worked.....wrong starter, although it is from a Honda. Supplier sent a second (free) starter, with a broken mount (I knew about that before they sent it, I had the right mount already), and I was able to make a good looking starter with some paint and a starter rebuild kit. Still waiting for a 47" power cable. Discovered I also needed a ground cable the same gauge as the power cable, so found something at a local auto parts store for $7, and they tossed in a crimp-on connector to match the battery terminal size. Now, I really need that 47" cable, and maybe I can turn this puppy over under electric power. Pattern mufflers coming from David Silver, I have good headers. Carbs and petcock, and assorted hoses, still to go on. Getting close. Probably missing some bolt or connector I need that I don't have even a clue about. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on January 02, 2021, 09:18:45 AM Looking good , I have long cables on the 750 starters, don't know if they can be pulled out or disconnected? They may be just a tad shorter as they are behind the cylinder . .?
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Jefft on January 02, 2021, 09:22:45 AM Looking great Howard!
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on January 02, 2021, 09:34:30 AM Looking good , I have long cables on the 750 starters, don't know if they can be pulled out or disconnected? They may be just a tad shorter as they are behind the cylinder . .? Thanks, Frank. The starters on the 750 and 450 are shorter, as the starters are behind the engine....likely about a foot. I'll wait on the one from Georgia. Dang Christmas shipping. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on January 02, 2021, 10:13:32 AM Yeah I sorta meant rob the cable , or splice it . They do go in near sprocket, come out to around outer edge of motor then back almost to middle of the motor
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: magpie on January 03, 2021, 12:20:47 PM Yesterday, sandblasted the body parts and frame of my 1964 CB77 Super Hawk project. Enjoyable work at the do it yourself blaster shop. $1.17 a minute and well worth it. Cliff
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Steve G. on January 03, 2021, 04:26:51 PM Yesterday, sandblasted the body parts and frame of my 1964 CB77 Super Hawk project. Enjoyable work at the do it yourself blaster shop. $1.17 a minute and well worth it. Cliff There is a place in Langley, on the bypass, that rents, their high quality blasters. I use their walnut shell blasters, magnificent job! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Jefft on January 03, 2021, 04:40:18 PM Yesterday, sandblasted the body parts and frame of my 1964 CB77 Super Hawk project. Enjoyable work at the do it yourself blaster shop. $1.17 a minute and well worth it. Cliff I sent you a DM re: Superhawk partsTitle: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: stanfromhell on January 03, 2021, 07:21:48 PM They are great little bikes.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on January 03, 2021, 10:14:25 PM Looking good Howard. The bike, NOT you. HAR !! I had the SL-350 Version of that. Neat machines.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: NoladderMike on January 03, 2021, 11:11:53 PM Hello Boys,
Sorry to have been gone from the site for so long. We were living in Golden for about 5 years, and moved down to Langford at the beginning of December. I’m looking forward to the longer riding season. My son is doing up a 1982 Yamaha XT550 that he just bought. Does anyone have a lead on a good fuel tank for it? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: fffCycles on January 04, 2021, 09:19:42 AM Hello Mike, thought about you here and there over the last while. Nice to see your back and hope to meet up again once we are able.
Frank Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on February 15, 2021, 05:06:32 PM I have been working on another dirt bike project, a 78 Suzuki RM400. The brake pedal tip was broken of so I buggered around and built a new one.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on February 15, 2021, 05:11:26 PM Nice.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on February 15, 2021, 05:23:27 PM Looks RZ5 OEM. As usual.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on February 15, 2021, 07:32:05 PM Looking good..
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on February 15, 2021, 10:28:26 PM I have a 79 RM125 I duped it from.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Kiwi_Roy on February 20, 2021, 02:23:49 AM I have been working on another dirt bike project, a 78 Suzuki RM400. The brake pedal tip was broken of so I buggered around and built a new one. A dirt bike, reallyNice job Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on February 20, 2021, 07:39:57 AM Check it out, there seems to be more value in collector dirt bikes than many road bikes.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on February 20, 2021, 07:54:35 AM And because they are race bikes, if they have period correct aftermarket parts that are rare the price goes WAY up. Think Fox air shox, Radial heads, aluminum swingarms....Nice 40 year old fox air shox can go for over 1000us$ on Ebay.
Title: Interference Fit Post by: Bucko on June 16, 2021, 08:28:19 AM This is what an 'interference fit' looks like in my garage: 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on June 16, 2021, 08:57:08 AM Lol, Bus parking.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Wheels on August 09, 2021, 06:37:05 PM Got the electrics working on Junes Triumph. We now have headlight, running light, tailight and all four turn signals. Had to do a bit of wire crimping and routing which is not my best skill but it turned out very well. Engine runs now so just freeing up the brakes and the master cylinders and a few oil leaks. If Moto Lobo is reading this I know you are good at freeing up brake caliper pistons so I might have to go find some good craft beer and entice you.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: 754 on August 09, 2021, 09:45:42 PM Make a grease gun fitting.. fits your caiper and a gease zerk. That should get them out....
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on September 10, 2021, 10:59:37 PM Started digging in to the unloved one that followed me home some time ago - 88 Katana 1100. A long while back I got it started and managed to progressively increase the compression readings I was getting.
The best numbers from the four cylinders were all within a couple of pounds of 150 psi. Not bad but not enough to make me happy. At least all four pots were quite even. Unfortunately, there were o-rings on the oil return pipes that run from the head to the sump that were leaking. To replace the leaky o-rings the head needs to come off, and the motor needs to drop down from the frame (in my case I lost patience and pulled the motor - should have done that from the start) to create enough room for the head to come off..... You know how the story goes, pulling one piece leads to pulling off another etc. Long story short, pic below shows the motor out and head pulled. Front forks were removed and installed new seals and dust seals - painted the lower forks silver. Cleaned the wheel, greased front wheel bearings, greased the triple clamp bearings. Assembled the front end and the results can be seen in the pic. Basically the front front wheel looked similar to the rear wheel in the pic before spending the time on it. Last owner had run it with leaky front forks, leaking o-rings on both oil return pipes, and lots of chain oil smearing the rear end of the bike. None of it had been cleaned off for just about forever - at least it seems to me. With the head off I'll take a look at the valves and clean up the seats and see what other surprises one might find in the motor. Will work my way through the bike with a considerable amount of cleaning expected and will grease up all those pivot points on the rear suspension as they always seem to not be on ones maintenance item list. This is a budget build as it is lower value motorcycle. I have to say though, that 1100 motor is just intriguing, I'm looking forward to giving it a go sometime in the distant future. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on September 11, 2021, 07:04:57 AM So, the engine is a stressed member (?), and the hanger bracket comes off with the engine.....simplifies removal with a big lump like that.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: jetta90 on September 11, 2021, 11:48:16 AM So, the engine is a stressed member (?), and the hanger bracket comes off with the engine.....simplifies removal with a big lump like that. Yes the engine is a stressed member via the hanger bracket. I was able to use the rear bracket mounting points as a pivot point to lower the front of the motor. This augmented the clearance area between the cylinder head and the top frame members and in theory would provide enough room to allow the head to come off while leaving the motor in place. With the information found on the web it seems the head can be removed using this method. But I lost my cool trying to dick around with this theory as it looked like the head studs would not adequately clear the lower head surface. Then there is getting everything back together again at the reassembling stage. It was going to be a major pain in the *** with the tight clearance....for me anyway. Also, considering the amount of frame and outer motor cleaning that needs to be done, I figured it would be less of a headache to remove the motor. The motor has to weigh a solid 160 lbs + with starter and alternator attached. Using the hydraulic trolley jack worked nicely. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on December 01, 2021, 03:27:51 PM Slow day today, decided to put the front tire on the Vstrom so it was done and good to go next spring.
I picked up a used engine hoist for 150$ a couple years ago, makes this task a lot easier. On other bikes I would have the bike on it's sidestand and then jack on the opposite side of the frame to get the front wheel off the ground. Sketchy at best. Also built a better bead breaker a while back, works well. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on December 02, 2021, 08:09:42 AM You have the neatest gadgets, Mark.
I suspect that the tire demounting post will be part of an outside shelter in the near future. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on December 02, 2021, 06:36:11 PM Yep, it was built when we bought the place.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on December 03, 2021, 07:49:05 AM One can never have too many machine sheds.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on December 03, 2021, 10:42:46 AM The former owner was a commercial insulator and he stored a lot of material in it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Billy D on April 07, 2022, 10:22:59 AM Nice work on the brake !
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: rz5mark on December 09, 2023, 07:30:20 PM I finally got around to safety wiring the neutral switch screws. These screws go through the plastic switch so they cannot be too tight. Unfortunately those screws have a reputation for sometimes backing out, sometimes with catastrophic results. My paranoia is down a few notches now.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on December 09, 2023, 10:18:07 PM I finally got around to safety wiring the neutral switch screws. These screws go through the plastic switch so they cannot be too tight. Unfortunately those screws have a reputation for sometimes backing out, sometimes with catastrophic results. My paranoia is down a few notches now. Nice! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on December 11, 2023, 07:54:27 AM Ooo. So clean.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on April 09, 2024, 10:26:54 AM New battery for the Tracer900. Got it at Edmonds Battery. List pice $105+tax etc. Using David’s account it cost $75+tax etc. Thanks David.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on April 09, 2024, 11:24:16 AM Oops. Make that list price $129.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Steve G. on April 09, 2024, 04:49:34 PM Edmonds are a good supplier!!
Which kind of battery did you get? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on April 09, 2024, 05:30:57 PM It’s an Energy Power brand AGM battery. Now I know guys will chime in on cheap batteries online with free shipping, yada yada yada. But I got it the same morning that I thought about it, from a brick and mortar store that has given me good service over many years.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Steve G. on April 09, 2024, 05:41:55 PM A battery thread is much like an oil thread, everyone is right and wrong. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: kilowop on April 09, 2024, 09:24:23 PM I've been buying sealed batteries for a number of years from local suppliers. Gave up on the usual Canadian Tire wet cell ones years back. These new ones last a LOT longer and don't seem to need recharging as frequently. Worth the extra money, and NO spilled acid to mark up your paint or aluminum.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on April 10, 2024, 12:14:11 PM A battery thread is much like an oil thread, everyone is right and wrong. I always use Shinko 80w-20 in my batteries. 8) Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on April 10, 2024, 01:23:51 PM Got back to fiddling with my '73 CB350G a few weeks ago. Built it from boxes of rusty parts, starting in 2020, but, while it looked good, never could get it running properly, especially on both cylinders. Let it sit a couple of years, then got tired of looking at it early this spring.
I had gone through pretty much everything on the bike, then realized that I had not really considered the condition of the carb diaphragms. I ordered a pair of cheap aftermarket from ebay, from somewhere in New Jersey (don't ask me why). Tracking showed the parts drifted arounf Illinois for about 3 weeks, then they escaped to Canada, and arrived here 6 days later. Tried installing a few days later, and discovered the darn things were too big on the centre hole.....likely for a 360. Contacted the sender, and came to an agreement for a refund, pretty quickly, good on him. Reordered from Common Motor in Houston, via DHL, had the new ones in 5 days. Installed the new ones earlier this week, and flopped the carbs back on the bike, with a frshly charged battery. No starter fluid, but fresh gas, and the darn thing fired up after about 20 seconds of cranking. Idle adjustment, and smooth running on both cylinders. Starts easily when cold, now. Runs pretty good, but does need a bit of minor adjustments. Sent off for Collector plate this morning.....ICBC no longer needs a 7 buck cheque, and you can apply via email attachements. Cool. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Bucko on April 11, 2024, 01:09:40 AM Sent off for Collector plate this morning.....ICBC no longer needs a 7 buck cheque, and you can apply via email attachements. Cool. I just applied for a C plate at the beginning of Jan (was approved in 4 days). I had to send in physical pictures (glossy no less). I've also never paid a fee and this was my 6th collector plate. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Steve G. on April 11, 2024, 05:06:50 AM I’ve never paid a fee to apply for collector plate. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on April 11, 2024, 08:11:43 AM When I asked a few weeks ago, C plate was taking a week to 10 days.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on April 11, 2024, 12:12:40 PM I’ve never paid a fee to apply for collector plate. You guys are correct, first day with a loaner brain. The seven bucks is for title search. But, the online app., including photos, is new. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on April 11, 2024, 04:57:38 PM Problem with submitting photos on line is they can blow them up on the screen a see every tiny imperfection. If you submit the minimum required 4x6 photos it’s a bit more difficult to see said imperfections.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Steve G. on April 11, 2024, 09:47:41 PM Problem with submitting photos on line is they can blow them up on the screen a see every tiny imperfection. If you submit the minimum required 4x6 photos it’s a bit more difficult to see said imperfections. My old trick!!!! Add cloudy day for the win! Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on April 12, 2024, 06:43:57 AM Problem with submitting photos on line is they can blow them up on the screen a see every tiny imperfection. If you submit the minimum required 4x6 photos it’s a bit more difficult to see said imperfections. My old trick!!!! Add cloudy day for the win! Plus camera angle. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on April 12, 2024, 08:36:48 AM Got back to fiddling with my '73 CB350G a few weeks ago. Built it from boxes of rusty parts, starting in 2020, but, while it looked good, never could get it running properly, especially on both cylinders. Let it sit a couple of years, then got tired of looking at it early this spring. I had gone through pretty much everything on the bike, then realized that I had not really considered the condition of the carb diaphragms. I ordered a pair of cheap aftermarket from ebay, from somewhere in New Jersey (don't ask me why). Tracking showed the parts drifted arounf Illinois for about 3 weeks, then they escaped to Canada, and arrived here 6 days later. Tried installing a few days later, and discovered the darn things were too big on the centre hole.....likely for a 360. Contacted the sender, and came to an agreement for a refund, pretty quickly, good on him. Reordered from Common Motor in Houston, via DHL, had the new ones in 5 days. Installed the new ones earlier this week, and flopped the carbs back on the bike, with a frshly charged battery. No starter fluid, but fresh gas, and the darn thing fired up after about 20 seconds of cranking. Idle adjustment, and smooth running on both cylinders. Starts easily when cold, now. Runs pretty good, but does need a bit of minor adjustments. Sent off for Collector plate this morning.....ICBC no longer needs a 7 buck cheque, and you can apply via email attachements. Cool. Hey Ron, great to hear that you’ve got the 350 going. It’s a gorgeous little bike. Still have second thoughts about passing it up. Glad I got the CB750K5, but it’s turned into a bit more of a $ drain than I had originally thought. Typical though, eh? Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on April 12, 2024, 06:42:18 PM Problem with submitting photos on line is they can blow them up on the screen a see every tiny imperfection. If you submit the minimum required 4x6 photos it’s a bit more difficult to see said imperfections. My old trick!!!! Add cloudy day for the win! Plus camera angle. I always give them what they ask for and no more. I take plain photos against the inside of my garage door. Not too close, but not overly far away. Good resolution. Play by the rules, near the edge but not outside. Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Twisted_Twin on April 14, 2024, 08:10:35 AM Pledge furniture polish will make any paint look amazing for about a week.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Runningdog on April 17, 2024, 05:29:47 PM Well, seven days from application to receiving Collector Plate. That's pretty quick for non-Lowerr Mainland, I'd say.
Title: Re: What did you do to your motorcyle today? Post by: Galactica on April 17, 2024, 05:33:44 PM Well, seven days from application to receiving Collector Plate. That's pretty quick for non-Lowerr Mainland, I'd say. Wow! Congrats |