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« Reply #1170 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.   Roll Eyes  Cry

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.
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« Reply #1171 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!
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Past rides include a 1973 Suzuki GT380 & a 1975 Kawasaki Z1B

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 #1172 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.
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« Reply #1173 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 Grin)
Dropped it off today for tomorrows appointment...they gave me this cool little loaner to take home.
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« Reply #1174 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...
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« Reply #1175 on: October 25, 2015, 07:04:59 PM »
Quote from: 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...

Chris,  I thought you were heading to the interior this weekend to pick up some more bathroom and shower parts?
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« Reply #1176 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  Grin
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« Reply #1177 on: October 26, 2015, 04:19:43 PM »
Install Earl's Oil Cooler.  I have 2 new ones on Craigslist for sale...
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« Reply #1178 on: November 06, 2015, 07:22:36 PM »
Submitted a vintage plate application for the LeMans
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« Reply #1179 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.
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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) .
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« Reply #1180 on: November 09, 2015, 10:46:14 AM »
1938 Zundapp DBK, made some brackets for the front of the fuel tank.
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She may be old but she'll do :)
« Reply #1181 on: November 09, 2015, 05:50:37 PM »
wow.. Shocked  screw the actual brackets, those diagrams are top notch!   Cheesy
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« Reply #1182 on: November 09, 2015, 06:56:28 PM »
You should see his truck.  Grin
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« Reply #1183 on: November 13, 2015, 11:55:22 AM »
Nice work !
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« Reply #1184 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
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