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« Reply #705 on: November 08, 2014, 07:21:37 PM »
Put the tender on the 750 battery.
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« Reply #706 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. Huh?
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« Reply #707 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?
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« Reply #708 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
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« Reply #709 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 Huh?
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« Reply #710 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.
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« Reply #711 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.
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I currently ride a 1975 Kawasaki Z1B - Classic Plated
I also ride a 1980 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD - Classic Plated, and a 2006 Honda Goldwing with a Daytona 2+2 sidecar

My Sweetums rides a 2019 Suzuki DR650
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« Reply #712 on: November 17, 2014, 02:30:33 PM »
Quote from: 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.



Lol...that and i take pics on my phone.  Smiley
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« Reply #713 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.
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"SOME" PAST RIDES: In no particular order
51 Matchless 500 single      53 AJS 500 single
62 Triumph T-100SS          57 Triumph T-100R
66 Norton N-15 - 750 Scrambler
68 Honda CB 450               68 Honda CB-250
69 Honda CL 450               71 Suzuki 350
73 Suzuki GT-550 Triple      71(?) Honda SL-350
73 Honda XL-250               76 Honda CB-400F
77 Yamaha XS 500             80 Suzuki GS-550E
81 Suzuki GS-750E             81 Suzuki GS1100E           
81 Honda CB-900C
with Hondaline Tour Pak     '02 Honda CB-900F(Hornet 919)
'90 Honda ST-1100 (collector status)
'83 Suzuki GS-750 T  (collector status)        '82 Suzuki GS-550 Katana
'80 Suzuki GS-850 G          '80 Suzuki GS-1000G(collector status)
'06-Suzuki DL-650 V-Strom     '81 Suzuki GS-550 "T" (collector status)
2009 Suzuki Burgman 650 Mega Scooter 
'82 Yamaha Seca 650
'07 Yamaha FJR-1300         82 Suzuki GS-850G-Collector status
'86 Suzuki GS-400ES          82 Suzuki GS-650GL-Collector status
'79 Honda CBX                  82 Suzuki GS-650-G-Collector status
'81 Honda CBX (x2)           82 Honda 450 Hawk
98 Triumph Trophy 900     06 Kawasaki Concours
'05 Suzuki Burgman 650(Super Scooter)
2018 Suzuki Burgman Executive 650 Scooter
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« Reply #714 on: November 28, 2014, 02:31:50 PM »
Oil and filter change on the Duke.  Cool
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« Reply #715 on: November 28, 2014, 04:52:41 PM »
Quote from: 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.
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I found that running the rear wheel up on a piece of 2x6 helps save your back putting it on the centre stand.
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« Reply #716 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.
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Present: ; '75 Honda XL250 (Collector Plate);  '04 Wee-Strom;  1973 Honda CB350 6-million Dollar Project;   1979 GS750E
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« Reply #717 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. Smiley
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« Reply #718 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.
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Current rides:                                                      
 2022 Suzuki V-Strom 650                                                         




 
"SOME" PAST RIDES: In no particular order
51 Matchless 500 single      53 AJS 500 single
62 Triumph T-100SS          57 Triumph T-100R
66 Norton N-15 - 750 Scrambler
68 Honda CB 450               68 Honda CB-250
69 Honda CL 450               71 Suzuki 350
73 Suzuki GT-550 Triple      71(?) Honda SL-350
73 Honda XL-250               76 Honda CB-400F
77 Yamaha XS 500             80 Suzuki GS-550E
81 Suzuki GS-750E             81 Suzuki GS1100E           
81 Honda CB-900C
with Hondaline Tour Pak     '02 Honda CB-900F(Hornet 919)
'90 Honda ST-1100 (collector status)
'83 Suzuki GS-750 T  (collector status)        '82 Suzuki GS-550 Katana
'80 Suzuki GS-850 G          '80 Suzuki GS-1000G(collector status)
'06-Suzuki DL-650 V-Strom     '81 Suzuki GS-550 "T" (collector status)
2009 Suzuki Burgman 650 Mega Scooter 
'82 Yamaha Seca 650
'07 Yamaha FJR-1300         82 Suzuki GS-850G-Collector status
'86 Suzuki GS-400ES          82 Suzuki GS-650GL-Collector status
'79 Honda CBX                  82 Suzuki GS-650-G-Collector status
'81 Honda CBX (x2)           82 Honda 450 Hawk
98 Triumph Trophy 900     06 Kawasaki Concours
'05 Suzuki Burgman 650(Super Scooter)
2018 Suzuki Burgman Executive 650 Scooter
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« Reply #719 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.... Grin
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Past:  '82 Suzuki GS400E; '82 Suzuki GS750E; '81 Yamaha Virago 750; '82 Suzuki GS650GL; '77 Yamaha DT250; '80 GS 850; '86 Kawasaki ZG1000; '78 XS400; 1971 Motobecane Mobylette; 1980 Yamaha SR250; various parts/project bikes, 2004 ZRX 1200; 1977 CB750K; '73 Triumph TR5T (Vintage Plate) .
Present: ; '75 Honda XL250 (Collector Plate);  '04 Wee-Strom;  1973 Honda CB350 6-million Dollar Project;   1979 GS750E
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