What did you do to your motorcyle today?

[hardrockminer]

That looks nice!

[rz5mark]

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.

[754]

 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..

[jetta90]

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?

[rz5mark]

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.

[rz5mark]

Here's a better shot to compare stock to the aluminum arm wheelbase.

[Galactica]

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.

[754]

Bike rotors were turned ? Is that correct ?
 Thinned maybe ?

[hardrockminer]

That's a lot of work Ross!  Were you sober?

[Galactica]

Indeed I was sober

[parm94]

The 550 frame swap is finished and everything is all buttoned up for this riding season. Things need to warm up already!

[rz5mark]

I like that color, looks good Parm.

-20 in Kamloops this morning...

[Galactica]

That's a lot of work Ross!  Were you sober?

And as part of the season preparations, I still need to check valve clearances.

[Steve G.]

  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.

[hardrockminer]

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.