Title: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Argh Oh on September 12, 2015, 12:04:33 PM
Post by: Argh Oh on September 12, 2015, 12:04:33 PM
I put air in the tires and rode it. That was all. Honest. Well, some non E gas too.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: ThumperTriple on September 12, 2015, 01:22:40 PM
Post by: ThumperTriple on September 12, 2015, 01:22:40 PM
Looked at them longingly. Tomorrow is ride day!
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Chuck A. on September 12, 2015, 06:11:11 PM
Post by: Chuck A. on September 12, 2015, 06:11:11 PM
http://bamarides.com/ride/index.php?topic=73.0
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: LawnmowerRG on September 13, 2015, 12:41:35 PM
Post by: LawnmowerRG on September 13, 2015, 12:41:35 PM
Did a little Ducati maintenance today.
Checked timing belts
Cleaned electrical connections
Chain Maintenance
and a couple other odd and end things. Should have it back together to ride this afternoon.
(https://lawnmowwer.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Ducati-ST4s/i-JCmBqf3/0/M/smugshot_8358237-M.jpg)
Checked timing belts
Cleaned electrical connections
Chain Maintenance
and a couple other odd and end things. Should have it back together to ride this afternoon.
(https://lawnmowwer.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Ducati-ST4s/i-JCmBqf3/0/M/smugshot_8358237-M.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Argh Oh on September 16, 2015, 04:37:38 PM
Post by: Argh Oh on September 16, 2015, 04:37:38 PM
New plugs, oil and filter, N indicator switch, replace worn clutch slave seal so flush/bleed too, check F calipers and pads, hub nut torque. That last one done to avoid the dreaded hub King Bearing failure posted in a previous life. General pre flight check and cleaning. Leave early AM for USDESMO rally, 4 days in Murphy NC. They let me hang out with them though, an Italian thing...
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: wavyspike on September 16, 2015, 05:58:08 PM
Post by: wavyspike on September 16, 2015, 05:58:08 PM
I rebuilt the master brake cylinder and bled the lines.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on September 17, 2015, 01:23:55 PM
Post by: KevinB on September 17, 2015, 01:23:55 PM
Today's assignment:
Break-in oil change
Install...
Fuzeblock
OEM driving lights
OEM 12v outlet
Garmin 660 mount
heated gear wiring
Battery Tender pigtail
Powerbronze windscreen
HyperLites LED brake flashers
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/161318638.jpg)
Break-in oil change
Install...
Fuzeblock
OEM driving lights
OEM 12v outlet
Garmin 660 mount
heated gear wiring
Battery Tender pigtail
Powerbronze windscreen
HyperLites LED brake flashers
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/161318638.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: lazeebum on September 17, 2015, 02:03:15 PM
Post by: lazeebum on September 17, 2015, 02:03:15 PM
New chain and sprockets. I also washed it and aim to polish it. I was going to post a picture, but the file is too big?
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: jrobinson on September 17, 2015, 09:16:06 PM
Post by: jrobinson on September 17, 2015, 09:16:06 PM
how big is the file?
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DachshundUberAlles on September 18, 2015, 03:41:38 PM
Post by: DachshundUberAlles on September 18, 2015, 03:41:38 PM
I re-installed my tail cowl, put a buckle protector and fuel cap protector of the tank, and a top triple tree protector.
(http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt323/paintswithbrush/GEDC3145_zpsh0uoa1uc.jpg) (http://s624.photobucket.com/user/paintswithbrush/media/GEDC3145_zpsh0uoa1uc.jpg.html)
(http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt323/paintswithbrush/GEDC3146_zpsoatlpusf.jpg) (http://s624.photobucket.com/user/paintswithbrush/media/GEDC3146_zpsoatlpusf.jpg.html)
(http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt323/paintswithbrush/GEDC3144_zpskonzvhbf.jpg) (http://s624.photobucket.com/user/paintswithbrush/media/GEDC3144_zpskonzvhbf.jpg.html)
Now in the days leading up to now, this bike was the subject of a major resurrection project. I bought it back in June. It had last been tagged in 2009 and had only 18,087 miles on it. Of course, the carburetors were cleaned and had new float valves and packing sets installed, new carburetor insulators, new fuel valve, new plugs, air filter, fuel filter, oil filter/oil, and battery (Yuasa). The clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder had to be rebuilt. The rear brake caliper was rebuilt and new rear pads (EBC HH). New tires (Dunlop Road Smart 2), front wheel bearings/seals, new chain (DID), sprockets (Sunstar), rear sprocket hub dampers, valve cover gaskets/bolt setting rubbers from valve adjustment, headlamp bulbs, and installed the regulator/rectifier.
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank those people who helped so much in making this project possible. First off, Joe and Cathey Hargrove of Hargrove Small Motors in Tuscaloosa. Joes work on the bike and Catheys help getting me the non OE parts were incredible. I'd also like to mention Jim Lee and Calvin Harris of Cycle World in Gadsden for all their work in getting me the OE parts, as well as the service manual and the info on the reg/rec update that will assure that weak point was tended to properly and before it could become an issue.
I also want to thank my good friend Kerry Kling of Augusta Speed Shop over in Georgia for the powder coating of the wheels. The Sundrop Gold/Red combination just makes the bike POP over those basic black wheels that came as factory issue.
The bike was serviced out with Maxima products, SynBlend 10W/40 oil for the engine, Coolanol in the cooling system, DOT4 fluid in the brakes/clutch, and Chain Wax lubricant. I'm not claiming Maxima as some superior product, it's just the brand I decided to "marry" a few years ago. A couple of decades in the motorcycle business showed me that all the major brands make an excellent product and any one of them would have been a good choice, I just chose Maxima.
Anyhow, that's what I've been doing with this bike since late June. Now, I'll be riding it and keeping it looking beautiful with regular washing and polishing, no matter what negative views may be held regarding the latter.
Cheers, and happy riding.
(http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt323/paintswithbrush/GEDC3145_zpsh0uoa1uc.jpg) (http://s624.photobucket.com/user/paintswithbrush/media/GEDC3145_zpsh0uoa1uc.jpg.html)
(http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt323/paintswithbrush/GEDC3146_zpsoatlpusf.jpg) (http://s624.photobucket.com/user/paintswithbrush/media/GEDC3146_zpsoatlpusf.jpg.html)
(http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt323/paintswithbrush/GEDC3144_zpskonzvhbf.jpg) (http://s624.photobucket.com/user/paintswithbrush/media/GEDC3144_zpskonzvhbf.jpg.html)
Now in the days leading up to now, this bike was the subject of a major resurrection project. I bought it back in June. It had last been tagged in 2009 and had only 18,087 miles on it. Of course, the carburetors were cleaned and had new float valves and packing sets installed, new carburetor insulators, new fuel valve, new plugs, air filter, fuel filter, oil filter/oil, and battery (Yuasa). The clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder had to be rebuilt. The rear brake caliper was rebuilt and new rear pads (EBC HH). New tires (Dunlop Road Smart 2), front wheel bearings/seals, new chain (DID), sprockets (Sunstar), rear sprocket hub dampers, valve cover gaskets/bolt setting rubbers from valve adjustment, headlamp bulbs, and installed the regulator/rectifier.
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank those people who helped so much in making this project possible. First off, Joe and Cathey Hargrove of Hargrove Small Motors in Tuscaloosa. Joes work on the bike and Catheys help getting me the non OE parts were incredible. I'd also like to mention Jim Lee and Calvin Harris of Cycle World in Gadsden for all their work in getting me the OE parts, as well as the service manual and the info on the reg/rec update that will assure that weak point was tended to properly and before it could become an issue.
I also want to thank my good friend Kerry Kling of Augusta Speed Shop over in Georgia for the powder coating of the wheels. The Sundrop Gold/Red combination just makes the bike POP over those basic black wheels that came as factory issue.
The bike was serviced out with Maxima products, SynBlend 10W/40 oil for the engine, Coolanol in the cooling system, DOT4 fluid in the brakes/clutch, and Chain Wax lubricant. I'm not claiming Maxima as some superior product, it's just the brand I decided to "marry" a few years ago. A couple of decades in the motorcycle business showed me that all the major brands make an excellent product and any one of them would have been a good choice, I just chose Maxima.
Anyhow, that's what I've been doing with this bike since late June. Now, I'll be riding it and keeping it looking beautiful with regular washing and polishing, no matter what negative views may be held regarding the latter.
Cheers, and happy riding.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Argh Oh on September 20, 2015, 08:05:19 PM
Post by: Argh Oh on September 20, 2015, 08:05:19 PM
Wow, that's a LOT of through work! Good for you. I'm looking forward to seeing the art you created, ot at least lovingly restored.
Title: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: jrou111 on September 23, 2015, 11:24:06 PM
Post by: jrou111 on September 23, 2015, 11:24:06 PM
Getting ready for an off road ride this weekend, which part of it will be at night. Since my lasik surgery it's a little harder to see at night, so I installed some brighter lights on my bike...
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/23/3f9a93ca468cecc6b35a457c88a842eb.jpg)
The light has a standard headlight plug, and on low beam only one row lights up (18w) which is plenty bright on the road. The high beam switch turns on all 15 LEDs on the headlamp and 12 more LEDs on the light bar for a total of 90 watts of LED power. It's really, really bright!
I didn't measure my headlight enclosure before ordering which was dumb. If you have a DRZ though, this is almost a direct swap.
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/23/a03c3dc8ead7f5a98d50bd2d6c9091f2.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/23/6c81cf567eee965a45fa3ea7eabf138e.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/23/8dde9866f435baed856970a7e34f87f4.jpg)
This was taken in pitch black with no outside lighting. You can't really tell in the pic, but I can see my shed in the back yard about 200 ft away. It'll be bright enough for me to be able to ride at night in the woods again. I also can't wait to try it on some urban supermoto too!
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/23/6ab0a1913e2b791158aee3711202b154.jpg)
Oh and btw, I got my tag in the mail...
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/23/802019d03a9b0547115d8e98ebc2d529.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/23/3f9a93ca468cecc6b35a457c88a842eb.jpg)
The light has a standard headlight plug, and on low beam only one row lights up (18w) which is plenty bright on the road. The high beam switch turns on all 15 LEDs on the headlamp and 12 more LEDs on the light bar for a total of 90 watts of LED power. It's really, really bright!
I didn't measure my headlight enclosure before ordering which was dumb. If you have a DRZ though, this is almost a direct swap.
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/23/a03c3dc8ead7f5a98d50bd2d6c9091f2.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/23/6c81cf567eee965a45fa3ea7eabf138e.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/23/8dde9866f435baed856970a7e34f87f4.jpg)
This was taken in pitch black with no outside lighting. You can't really tell in the pic, but I can see my shed in the back yard about 200 ft away. It'll be bright enough for me to be able to ride at night in the woods again. I also can't wait to try it on some urban supermoto too!
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/23/6ab0a1913e2b791158aee3711202b154.jpg)
Oh and btw, I got my tag in the mail...
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/23/802019d03a9b0547115d8e98ebc2d529.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Zeus on September 24, 2015, 07:01:34 AM
Post by: Zeus on September 24, 2015, 07:01:34 AM
When I bought this elusive 1125R I noticed after my first daytime ride on it that a fork seal was blown. So I bought a pair of All Balls fork seals, service manual and Race tech cartridge compressor. After two attempts with that brand seal I decided to go back to OEM seals which came in HD factory packaging which I thought was kinda cool. The All Balls seals have a "patented" lip which in my opinion is the fallacy. OEM works mo better!!! (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/24/d2b4ca929ec8691b900d7c5513170d2b.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: lostinbama on September 24, 2015, 02:57:56 PM
Post by: lostinbama on September 24, 2015, 02:57:56 PM
After dealing with hydraulic clutch issues I bought everything needed, actually 2 sets, to convert my bike to a cable clutch. That's happening today. I also bought a rebuild kit and lever for my Brembo front brake master cylinder.
(https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/12006300_824613760984763_3692651122576834729_n.jpg?oh=e69ffd5cd995cba87c3ff3e63e123d98&oe=569989C2)
(https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/12004899_824613777651428_3274295581249906589_n.jpg?oh=e2da10daae68e8b7781fadd888cdfac9&oe=5696613A)
(https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/12006300_824613760984763_3692651122576834729_n.jpg?oh=e69ffd5cd995cba87c3ff3e63e123d98&oe=569989C2)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: norton73 on October 04, 2015, 08:37:08 PM
Post by: norton73 on October 04, 2015, 08:37:08 PM
Swapped the 2 piston caliper for a 4 pot stopper on the poor old GS;
(https://norton73.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/GS-Fender/i-BQsLjnR/0/XL/R100GS%20015-XL.jpg)
(https://norton73.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/GS-Fender/i-VBCgWvs/0/XL/R100GS%20016-XL.jpg)
(https://norton73.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/GS-Fender/i-BQsLjnR/0/XL/R100GS%20015-XL.jpg)
(https://norton73.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/GS-Fender/i-VBCgWvs/0/XL/R100GS%20016-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: jrobinson on October 04, 2015, 09:06:45 PM
Post by: jrobinson on October 04, 2015, 09:06:45 PM
About a month ago, I noticed the Harley getting a little louder. I tightened the exhaust pipe flanges and it got quiet again. A couple weeks go by and the noise comes back again. Tightened flanges again and no change.
So today, I removed the shields and flange bolts. This is what I had when I removed the pipes.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qj_6jB_WR4w/VhHXTwCScWI/AAAAAAAAStI/8REQLQsPtkc/s400-Ic42/IMAG0850.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cLsM25dUG1w/VhHXTVm5wgI/AAAAAAAAStE/U20DggEP7Y0/s400-Ic42/IMAG0851.jpg)
I called up Griff and he said he could take care of it today. Seems he's trying out a new welder and needed something to use it on.
On welding table and edges cleaned
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5lR19cVVTP0/VhHXSnp87fI/AAAAAAAASsw/WZFGHVrrn5c/s400-Ic42/IMAG0853.jpg)
welding up the break.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AeM0-1MR8YI/VhHXR0e5uUI/AAAAAAAASsk/Q3PqyFt_7t0/s400-Ic42/IMAG0855.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-V6nq-2MdFbE/VhHXRjgBcvI/AAAAAAAASsc/KJ0cyF2urMI/s400-Ic42/IMAG0856.jpg)
Back in one piece again. Now to install the pipes.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OfpVEkYt-_g/VhHXRPhRccI/AAAAAAAASsU/khAq2hwkyHk/s400-Ic42/IMAG0857.jpg)
So today, I removed the shields and flange bolts. This is what I had when I removed the pipes.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qj_6jB_WR4w/VhHXTwCScWI/AAAAAAAAStI/8REQLQsPtkc/s400-Ic42/IMAG0850.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cLsM25dUG1w/VhHXTVm5wgI/AAAAAAAAStE/U20DggEP7Y0/s400-Ic42/IMAG0851.jpg)
I called up Griff and he said he could take care of it today. Seems he's trying out a new welder and needed something to use it on.
On welding table and edges cleaned
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5lR19cVVTP0/VhHXSnp87fI/AAAAAAAASsw/WZFGHVrrn5c/s400-Ic42/IMAG0853.jpg)
welding up the break.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AeM0-1MR8YI/VhHXR0e5uUI/AAAAAAAASsk/Q3PqyFt_7t0/s400-Ic42/IMAG0855.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-V6nq-2MdFbE/VhHXRjgBcvI/AAAAAAAASsc/KJ0cyF2urMI/s400-Ic42/IMAG0856.jpg)
Back in one piece again. Now to install the pipes.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OfpVEkYt-_g/VhHXRPhRccI/AAAAAAAASsU/khAq2hwkyHk/s400-Ic42/IMAG0857.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Zeus on October 06, 2015, 08:16:28 AM
Post by: Zeus on October 06, 2015, 08:16:28 AM
I decided to change up the look on my Versys a little by dumping the bar end mirrors and adding the faux carbon fiber mirrors. Can't see out of them but they look cool and that's what's important, lol
I donated my bar end vibration dampeners. So that means Throttlemeister is on the way!!!
More pics to follow!!!(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/06/1a08108666a507234f8adc99efdc5ac2.jpg)
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I donated my bar end vibration dampeners. So that means Throttlemeister is on the way!!!
More pics to follow!!!(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/06/1a08108666a507234f8adc99efdc5ac2.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: norton73 on October 14, 2015, 08:24:15 PM
Post by: norton73 on October 14, 2015, 08:24:15 PM
(https://norton73.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Yamaha-XT350/i-zhhd6kn/0/XL/XT350%20003-XL.jpg)
(https://norton73.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Yamaha-XT350/i-pD6tGQ3/0/XL/XT350%20016-XL.jpg)
Yes, the cam chain tensioner on the left is how it's supposed to look.
(https://norton73.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Yamaha-XT350/i-pD6tGQ3/0/XL/XT350%20016-XL.jpg)
Yes, the cam chain tensioner on the left is how it's supposed to look.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Argh Oh on October 15, 2015, 06:46:23 AM
Post by: Argh Oh on October 15, 2015, 06:46:23 AM
^^^^^ ouch
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Zeus on October 16, 2015, 09:34:34 AM
Post by: Zeus on October 16, 2015, 09:34:34 AM
Today I added Throttlemeister along with faux carbon fiber swing-arm spools. (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/16/0148423efa86151ce6f7e3fec5f91a91.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/16/03508c95373c25076caa29f535303f8b.jpg)
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Title: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Zeus on October 16, 2015, 03:56:46 PM
Post by: Zeus on October 16, 2015, 03:56:46 PM
I removed bar end mirrors and fabricated mounts for inside fairing (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/16/2022213889668d555561fe0cd67e4580.jpg)
Bar end mirrors are sooo "last year" for me
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Bar end mirrors are sooo "last year" for me
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Zeus on October 22, 2015, 08:16:20 AM
Post by: Zeus on October 22, 2015, 08:16:20 AM
I bought a new battery for my Beemer. Not designed for motorcycles but for $31 delivered, it's for MY motorcycle. I've used this style before and had great luck with it. The only catch is the terminals will need to be modified with Dremel.
13.2 volts out of the box and took about seven minutes on battery tender to get green light.
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13.2 volts out of the box and took about seven minutes on battery tender to get green light.
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/22/324528127fd4626f2094ade0804b2223.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Argh Oh on October 23, 2015, 04:47:10 PM
Post by: Argh Oh on October 23, 2015, 04:47:10 PM
Checked tires, rode a while, added gas, parked. Holy crap.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Zeus on October 24, 2015, 07:30:16 AM
Post by: Zeus on October 24, 2015, 07:30:16 AM
My GPR steering dampener started leaking. So I removed it and sending back for repairs. (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/24/210069c981f6fdf3aa0c272a6739e061.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on October 24, 2015, 05:15:43 PM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on October 24, 2015, 05:15:43 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/24/49c47cbe67856de76c17d7b078a5dcd5.jpg)
I think it was time for new pads. EBc HH are awesome Btw. Dunno what was in there before.
I think it was time for new pads. EBc HH are awesome Btw. Dunno what was in there before.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: jrobinson on October 25, 2015, 05:48:10 PM
Post by: jrobinson on October 25, 2015, 05:48:10 PM
Turn signal wasn't looking good. I found a cheap replacement for signals and brake light.
OEM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/25/81f7ff9d892cc42442d9c78510a9f694.jpg)
Replacement
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/25/4bd85403bd017f6b19ab6db85f7a481e.jpg)
Still need to bolt it all back together.
OEM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/25/81f7ff9d892cc42442d9c78510a9f694.jpg)
Replacement
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/25/4bd85403bd017f6b19ab6db85f7a481e.jpg)
Still need to bolt it all back together.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Fencejumper09 on October 28, 2015, 08:47:02 PM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on October 28, 2015, 08:47:02 PM
Well on Sunday I made my rear brake accessible to those with tiny feet.
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/28/724220a297d63212db2e3e4bb2f8560c.jpg)
I think the clean speed brake pedal will be a nice upgrade!
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(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/28/724220a297d63212db2e3e4bb2f8560c.jpg)
I think the clean speed brake pedal will be a nice upgrade!
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: LawnmowerRG on October 30, 2015, 02:55:53 PM
Post by: LawnmowerRG on October 30, 2015, 02:55:53 PM
Well took 5 weeks but I found the bad ground on the Ducati. Actually on the power commander.
It was a pain as it was just a loose eyelet on the wire. What a pain to find. So the Duc is once again trying to introduce me to every Cop around.
It was a pain as it was just a loose eyelet on the wire. What a pain to find. So the Duc is once again trying to introduce me to every Cop around.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Argh Oh on November 02, 2015, 07:40:51 AM
Post by: Argh Oh on November 02, 2015, 07:40:51 AM
Grounds can be a real bugger.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on November 02, 2015, 03:56:52 PM
Post by: KevinB on November 02, 2015, 03:56:52 PM
New shoe (and a pinched tube :P)...
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/161756395.jpg)
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/161756395.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: catang5oh on November 12, 2015, 04:13:39 PM
Post by: catang5oh on November 12, 2015, 04:13:39 PM
What I'm about to do, the kit from Yamaha was $400 bones plus tax, bought items separate for $219 shipped. Fully integrated into existing system from factory.
Warm hands are happy hands.
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/12/32ff1a08b880a90c63598b724f7a0d43.jpg)
Warm hands are happy hands.
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/12/32ff1a08b880a90c63598b724f7a0d43.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DachshundUberAlles on November 13, 2015, 05:01:08 PM
Post by: DachshundUberAlles on November 13, 2015, 05:01:08 PM
I did a 4,152 mile "service" of changing the oil and filter and replacing the rear tire. I had hoped for a bit more milage out of the Dunlop Roadmax II. If the "Sport Tour" type only goes this far, I'd hate to see the life of a Q3. At least I figured out the best procedure to do the oil change on it and will be able to save myself some time when from here on out.
Title: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on November 13, 2015, 05:37:37 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on November 13, 2015, 05:37:37 PM
I tightened my chain a little. First adjustment since I bought the bike new. Now have 8,900 miles. Noticed that I had put the axle in a little crooked and mushed the alignment block. Ordered a new one for $26. Bugger.
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/13/9263040f3bf13137ce52d017345ad6b7.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/13/9263040f3bf13137ce52d017345ad6b7.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: maydaymike on November 15, 2015, 09:07:20 AM
Post by: maydaymike on November 15, 2015, 09:07:20 AM
Put a new clutch in the Bonneville yesterday. The original POS only lasted 100k. I have new EBC HH brake pads for the front today.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: maydaymike on November 15, 2015, 09:08:49 AM
Post by: maydaymike on November 15, 2015, 09:08:49 AM
Quote from: DachshundUberAlles on November 13, 2015, 05:01:08 PMThe way you ride that VFR, that's pretty good mileage for any tire.
I did a 4,152 mile "service" of changing the oil and filter and replacing the rear tire. I had hoped for a bit more milage out of the Dunlop Roadmax II. If the "Sport Tour" type only goes this far, I'd hate to see the life of a Q3. At least I figured out the best procedure to do the oil change on it and will be able to save myself some time when from here on out.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Mulley on November 21, 2015, 04:43:57 PM
Post by: Mulley on November 21, 2015, 04:43:57 PM
Got her cleaned up to sell. Look for it in the for sale section tomorrow. I've got a few things left to do in the morning.
2000 KTM 200 EXC
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/21/14e7140cea86c3975b7288db37d77c64.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/21/9beb74d486c2cb92125e5fce4b9864e1.jpg)
2000 KTM 200 EXC
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/21/14e7140cea86c3975b7288db37d77c64.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/21/9beb74d486c2cb92125e5fce4b9864e1.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Ryanbroome on November 21, 2015, 05:34:20 PM
Post by: Ryanbroome on November 21, 2015, 05:34:20 PM
Quote from: Mulley on November 21, 2015, 04:43:57 PMWhat's going to replace it?
Got her cleaned up to sell. Look for it in the for sale section tomorrow. I've got a few things left to do in the morning.
2000 KTM 200 EXC
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/21/14e7140cea86c3975b7288db37d77c64.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/21/9beb74d486c2cb92125e5fce4b9864e1.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Mulley on November 21, 2015, 07:50:11 PM
Post by: Mulley on November 21, 2015, 07:50:11 PM
Quote from: Ryanbroome on November 21, 2015, 05:34:20 PMQuote
What's going to replace it?
Hmmmmm. I think I'll wait until plans are more solid before I tell everyone. It will be a smoker.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on November 21, 2015, 10:30:39 PM
Post by: KevinB on November 21, 2015, 10:30:39 PM
Quote from: Ryanbroome on November 21, 2015, 05:34:20 PM
What's going to replace it?
"I'll take 'What is Beta?' for $1,000 Alex..."
http://www.betausa.com/#
:)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Chuck A. on November 21, 2015, 11:25:13 PM
Post by: Chuck A. on November 21, 2015, 11:25:13 PM
In the last 3 months, Replaced both tires with new Commander II's, new Progressive fork springs, new fork oil, new rear air sock oil, slushed front and rear brake lines and added new fluid, replaced brake pads front and rear, flushed clutch fluid line and added new fluid, engine oil change, replaced air filter, changed rear diff fluid, removed fuel tank to replace radiator cap and flushed and changed antifreeze, lubed throttle cables, removed wind shield and polished all front end chrome, added dielectric grease in all electrical connections front to rear, made my own air shock balance kit with remote valve, disassembled speedometer and clean inside of lens and back ground. Denali SoundBomb Split Dual-Tone Air Horn on order for my B-day present.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on November 22, 2015, 08:00:32 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on November 22, 2015, 08:00:32 PM
Oil and filter change. Also ordered the super-loud Denali horn!
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/22/bbc14d87a50e6e10e53782e3ffa66ea2.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/22/bbc14d87a50e6e10e53782e3ffa66ea2.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on November 30, 2015, 07:31:45 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on November 30, 2015, 07:31:45 PM
Installing the new ProTaper EVO High Adventure bars... Looks to be about 1-1/2" taller than stock.
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/30/0f5284438848fac5694f960506c56597.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/30/2a691afd3e630fc4d1778d7b4a86828d.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/30/572f7b606bd011067cdbf52280bc382e.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/30/0f5284438848fac5694f960506c56597.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/30/2a691afd3e630fc4d1778d7b4a86828d.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/30/572f7b606bd011067cdbf52280bc382e.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on November 30, 2015, 07:59:46 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on November 30, 2015, 07:59:46 PM
Still waiting for bar inserts so I can finish re-attaching the handguards...
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/30/f955d9ad59615e028b65b1b42a5de2d7.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/30/b5df6c8e8773792d50df143fe7cd26d9.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/30/7f43b95f8917afa9a10eab1913a61fa2.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/30/f955d9ad59615e028b65b1b42a5de2d7.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/30/b5df6c8e8773792d50df143fe7cd26d9.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/30/7f43b95f8917afa9a10eab1913a61fa2.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on December 02, 2015, 01:34:18 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on December 02, 2015, 01:34:18 PM
The OEM bars have a threaded insert welded in the ends of the bars, but aftermarket bars do not. I ordered some threaded inserts and a tap from Amazon. Went by Fastenal to get some longer bolts, just in case. Good thing that I did. I ended up using a M8x70mm on the left and an M8x80mm on the right.
I'm going to call this mod a success. The handlebars are a muted, flat black which looks really nice on the bike. They give about 1-1/2" of additional rise, and they do not strain the cables or hoses, even at full lock. I did a short test ride around the neighborhood, but I really need a nice long 200-mile test ride to know for sure.
Also installed Pivot Pegz with the street topper, part # PP-48MK3.
(http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/gharshman/IMG_5344_zpsrblndwri.jpg)
(http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/gharshman/IMG_5341_zpsoqsicfnl.jpg)
(http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/gharshman/IMG_5347_zpsvvztmg6b.jpg)
(http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/gharshman/IMG_5348_zps1mpyzih5.jpg)
(http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/gharshman/IMG_5349_zpsi1eupmsn.jpg)
(http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/gharshman/IMG_5352_zps3dpggp7n.jpg)
(http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/gharshman/IMG_5354_zpsxylwzadn.jpg)
(http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/gharshman/IMG_5340_zpsh6bpzmpn.jpg)
I'm going to call this mod a success. The handlebars are a muted, flat black which looks really nice on the bike. They give about 1-1/2" of additional rise, and they do not strain the cables or hoses, even at full lock. I did a short test ride around the neighborhood, but I really need a nice long 200-mile test ride to know for sure.
Also installed Pivot Pegz with the street topper, part # PP-48MK3.
(http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/gharshman/IMG_5344_zpsrblndwri.jpg)
(http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/gharshman/IMG_5341_zpsoqsicfnl.jpg)
(http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/gharshman/IMG_5347_zpsvvztmg6b.jpg)
(http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/gharshman/IMG_5348_zps1mpyzih5.jpg)
(http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/gharshman/IMG_5349_zpsi1eupmsn.jpg)
(http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/gharshman/IMG_5352_zps3dpggp7n.jpg)
(http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/gharshman/IMG_5354_zpsxylwzadn.jpg)
(http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/gharshman/IMG_5340_zpsh6bpzmpn.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on December 06, 2015, 11:35:46 AM
Post by: merc16 on December 06, 2015, 11:35:46 AM
Finished up the de-smog and black out of the Rex:
(http://i.imgur.com/8YFNWd6l.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/98EZQYol.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/DeAzx0pl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/wVgUFWXl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/WKoDPDSl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/55jMMYZl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/8YFNWd6l.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/98EZQYol.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/DeAzx0pl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/wVgUFWXl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/WKoDPDSl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/55jMMYZl.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on December 06, 2015, 05:27:33 PM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on December 06, 2015, 05:27:33 PM
Quote from: merc16 on December 06, 2015, 11:35:46 AMSweet gotta get some no flows when I do the cams next week.
Finished up the de-smog and black out of the Rex:
(http://i.imgur.com/8YFNWd6l.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/98EZQYol.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/DeAzx0pl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/wVgUFWXl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/WKoDPDSl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/55jMMYZl.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Zeus on December 06, 2015, 05:53:54 PM
Post by: Zeus on December 06, 2015, 05:53:54 PM
New chain and sprocket set on Versys (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/06/391c73e764161e45fa3d248f588eacdb.jpg)
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on December 07, 2015, 10:54:54 PM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on December 07, 2015, 10:54:54 PM
So considering the street baffle is WAY too restrictive and quiet for my taste. And I had trouble swallowing the 200 dollar pill that is a new Comp baffle, I decided to make my own that should be a bit quieter than the competition, but yet give the power lost in the street baffle. I'll update this once I complete it. 2 inch hole rather than 1.5
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on December 20, 2015, 03:37:58 PM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on December 20, 2015, 03:37:58 PM
And now I've got ZX11 cams and those NOFLO's that merc posted.
And now it pulls all the way to redline. Just an 1109 kit and cvk 40's left to do then the motor will be pretty much done and i'll be looking at 150ish RWHP not too bad for a 15 year old bike, (yes the suspension and brakes are next on the list of mods)
And now it pulls all the way to redline. Just an 1109 kit and cvk 40's left to do then the motor will be pretty much done and i'll be looking at 150ish RWHP not too bad for a 15 year old bike, (yes the suspension and brakes are next on the list of mods)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: jrou111 on December 22, 2015, 10:22:37 PM
Post by: jrou111 on December 22, 2015, 10:22:37 PM
Getting my bike ready for 500 miles of dirt. The forecast is for a lot of rain and mud, so I decided to get some fresh knobbies. I opted for the IRC VE33/35's and they look like they'll do the job...
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/22/ab272575290087eede8583e599c5b7e4.jpg)
The front balanced perfectly with no weight needed. Out with the old, in with the new...
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/22/d6d315dc4f87b491ae1086f1edda43f0.jpg)
The baby had to go to bed so I wasn't able to finish up mounting the rear tire because it would be too noisy. But I did manage to replace the floppy turn signals on the rear and replace the worn out tail lamp bulb because the running light wasn't working...
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/22/757c35fc24287629b9f2c4f280bbff21.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/22/ab272575290087eede8583e599c5b7e4.jpg)
The front balanced perfectly with no weight needed. Out with the old, in with the new...
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/22/d6d315dc4f87b491ae1086f1edda43f0.jpg)
The baby had to go to bed so I wasn't able to finish up mounting the rear tire because it would be too noisy. But I did manage to replace the floppy turn signals on the rear and replace the worn out tail lamp bulb because the running light wasn't working...
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/22/757c35fc24287629b9f2c4f280bbff21.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: sctparker on December 23, 2015, 06:30:59 PM
Post by: sctparker on December 23, 2015, 06:30:59 PM
I added !/2 gallon of fuel capacity to the KLR (http://s20.postimg.org/9bg23m2c9/PIC_0534.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/9bg23m2c9/) (http://s20.postimg.org/9cpzx1461/PIC_0535.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/9cpzx1461/)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: sctparker on December 23, 2015, 06:39:50 PM
Post by: sctparker on December 23, 2015, 06:39:50 PM
Thought I would add some HEY Do YA SEE ME/ I"M STOPPING to the venture this is what I had
(http://s20.postimg.org/6xy4clnx5/PIC_0524.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/6xy4clnx5/)
(http://s20.postimg.org/4fh0pnrkp/PIC_0522.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/4fh0pnrkp/)
Custom dynamics come up with a so called kit to add rear lights to the venture so I got to thinking I'm not going to pay them 50 bucks for a Enclosed trailer tail light and I didn't like the two choices the offered so I found a smoked trailer light and added some light to the rear
(http://s20.postimg.org/57f3b46e1/PIC_0526.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/57f3b46e1/)
(http://s20.postimg.org/6601r593t/PIC_0536.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/6601r593t/)
sorry about the blurry pics
(http://s20.postimg.org/6xy4clnx5/PIC_0524.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/6xy4clnx5/)
(http://s20.postimg.org/4fh0pnrkp/PIC_0522.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/4fh0pnrkp/)
Custom dynamics come up with a so called kit to add rear lights to the venture so I got to thinking I'm not going to pay them 50 bucks for a Enclosed trailer tail light and I didn't like the two choices the offered so I found a smoked trailer light and added some light to the rear
(http://s20.postimg.org/57f3b46e1/PIC_0526.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/57f3b46e1/)
(http://s20.postimg.org/6601r593t/PIC_0536.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/6601r593t/)
sorry about the blurry pics
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Ryanbroome on December 23, 2015, 06:52:15 PM
Post by: Ryanbroome on December 23, 2015, 06:52:15 PM
Quote from: sctparker on December 23, 2015, 06:30:59 PMThose bottles look great
I added !/2 gallon of fuel capacity to the KLR (http://s20.postimg.org/9bg23m2c9/PIC_0534.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/9bg23m2c9/) (http://s20.postimg.org/9cpzx1461/PIC_0535.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/9cpzx1461/)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on January 03, 2016, 11:57:41 AM
Post by: merc16 on January 03, 2016, 11:57:41 AM
Front brake upgrade :
(http://i.imgur.com/dIHOhesl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/d435ULtl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/IHfxb3Dl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/NkcR0uwl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/RAUObWLl.jpg)
Tah-Dah !
(http://i.imgur.com/DROrpiYl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/dIHOhesl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/d435ULtl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/IHfxb3Dl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/NkcR0uwl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/RAUObWLl.jpg)
Tah-Dah !
(http://i.imgur.com/DROrpiYl.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Ryanbroome on January 07, 2016, 10:38:33 PM
Post by: Ryanbroome on January 07, 2016, 10:38:33 PM
I decided to try a Tubliss in the rear of the KTM. Along with the Tubliss I added a new Dunlop 606, bearings, spacers, and brakes. (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/07/771a85881f0486578129c643194ac803.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/07/ebe116b32bafc67f1cc4113dd60dd04a.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/07/4de54189d245f89e57c295fcbc42f5de.jpg)
I put a little Slime in the tire too. I can't wait to try it out this weekend!
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/07/ebe116b32bafc67f1cc4113dd60dd04a.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/07/4de54189d245f89e57c295fcbc42f5de.jpg)
I put a little Slime in the tire too. I can't wait to try it out this weekend!
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Chitza on February 07, 2016, 10:39:00 AM
Post by: Chitza on February 07, 2016, 10:39:00 AM
Today's project: install a cruise control for my bike. I am in the barn, about to start. This post is my timer. Ready? go.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Chitza on February 07, 2016, 10:52:55 AM
Post by: Chitza on February 07, 2016, 10:52:55 AM
Done. 8 mins. And that was trying two different setups and taking pictures.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160207/03aab1e965e413cd24d7a6ee6cdb555a.jpg)
GoCruise. $20
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160207/ac5f53d9dcc737b1aba7332eb998f7f0.jpg)
I have grip covers on my bike so I rolled the edge back to place directly on the grip. I tried over the covers but the cruise didn't slide easily.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160207/f231b70085fdff44afd05be61495c1e8.jpg)
Roll on throttle and use one finger to push GoCruise until it comes in contact with the brake lever. Release your grip and cruise!
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160207/574bebb8ba0ecdca13d9161864e87f49.jpg)
To disengage, roll off throttle.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160207/7acaac8e44d440032aaa94c46b40d399.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160207/03aab1e965e413cd24d7a6ee6cdb555a.jpg)
GoCruise. $20
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160207/ac5f53d9dcc737b1aba7332eb998f7f0.jpg)
I have grip covers on my bike so I rolled the edge back to place directly on the grip. I tried over the covers but the cruise didn't slide easily.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160207/f231b70085fdff44afd05be61495c1e8.jpg)
Roll on throttle and use one finger to push GoCruise until it comes in contact with the brake lever. Release your grip and cruise!
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160207/574bebb8ba0ecdca13d9161864e87f49.jpg)
To disengage, roll off throttle.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160207/7acaac8e44d440032aaa94c46b40d399.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on February 07, 2016, 12:08:12 PM
Post by: merc16 on February 07, 2016, 12:08:12 PM
And the real world test results are ?
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Chitza on February 07, 2016, 12:20:19 PM
Post by: Chitza on February 07, 2016, 12:20:19 PM
Quote from: merc16 on February 07, 2016, 12:08:12 PM
And the real world test results are ?
I'll let you know in about an hour :)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Chitza on February 07, 2016, 01:42:48 PM
Post by: Chitza on February 07, 2016, 01:42:48 PM
Okay. Not a long run. Just about 20 miles up I-22. The control sets real easy. Very easy to increase your speed. Just place you index finger on the GoCruise lever and roll on the throttle. Decrease speed just as easy by rolling back on the throttle.
Over a few miles it seemed to loose speed, probably just slippage. Tony Authier(Alaska adventure man extraordinaire) is the guy who told me about this product. He used a wire tie on his to tighten the pinch on the handgrip. I didn't do that and because of the slippage I will be going back to add that.
It doesn't hold your speed going up hill. Only a computerized system is gonna do that. But I just need a break for long interstate drones. I'm pleased as summer punch with the results :)
Over a few miles it seemed to loose speed, probably just slippage. Tony Authier(Alaska adventure man extraordinaire) is the guy who told me about this product. He used a wire tie on his to tighten the pinch on the handgrip. I didn't do that and because of the slippage I will be going back to add that.
It doesn't hold your speed going up hill. Only a computerized system is gonna do that. But I just need a break for long interstate drones. I'm pleased as summer punch with the results :)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DachshundUberAlles on February 19, 2016, 10:25:12 PM
Post by: DachshundUberAlles on February 19, 2016, 10:25:12 PM
Performed the 3481 mile "service" on the VFR. Changed to oil and filter and installed a new set of tires. Trying Pirellis this time. Diablo Rosso Corso on the front, Diablo Rosso II on the rear. I'm trying a different set up on the front, changing from the stock 120/70 front to a 120/60 to see if that might "quicken" the front end feel a bit.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Chuck A. on February 19, 2016, 11:04:00 PM
Post by: Chuck A. on February 19, 2016, 11:04:00 PM
From stock seats
(http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss113/chuck1130/FullSizeRender%202.jpg)
To RDL seats
(http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss113/chuck1130/GEDC0262.jpg)
(http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss113/chuck1130/FullSizeRender%202.jpg)
To RDL seats
(http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss113/chuck1130/GEDC0262.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on March 19, 2016, 10:55:42 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on March 19, 2016, 10:55:42 PM
Changed air filter. New whiter headlight bulbs and whiter LED driving lights. Finally got a new relay and installed my 10,000 decibel horn.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on March 22, 2016, 08:40:29 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on March 22, 2016, 08:40:29 PM
Gave her a good rubbing ... cleaned all her dirty bits ... found a staple in the rear tire, but it didn't go all the way through, thank goodness ...
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(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/03/22/2e43c89208ce9d5b5432ecf842f41f45.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: 01YZF6 on March 23, 2016, 01:55:08 PM
Post by: 01YZF6 on March 23, 2016, 01:55:08 PM
Front led flushies, rear dual led turn/BRAKE Signals
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: jrobinson on March 25, 2016, 09:40:32 AM
Post by: jrobinson on March 25, 2016, 09:40:32 AM
Finally dug down to the problem, the shifting pawl, now to put everything back on the Harley.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: JBMFT on March 26, 2016, 07:46:45 AM
Post by: JBMFT on March 26, 2016, 07:46:45 AM
Quote from: jrobinson on March 25, 2016, 09:40:32 AM
Finally dug down to the problem, the shifting pawl, now to put everything back on the Harley.
You are a brave man.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Chitza on March 27, 2016, 07:05:48 PM
Post by: Chitza on March 27, 2016, 07:05:48 PM
Spent half the day removing the old, dead battery and looking for a replacement. No luck.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160328/19ab2a4d1e4d08c7fd917cf433c5de5c.jpg)
Checked and cleaned the air filter.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160328/2047f30425bc1b44762f44c719598147.jpg)
Then added prophylactic protection for my new fork seals :)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160328/b605b3f3231f37c2efffc622f125de88.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160328/19ab2a4d1e4d08c7fd917cf433c5de5c.jpg)
Checked and cleaned the air filter.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160328/2047f30425bc1b44762f44c719598147.jpg)
Then added prophylactic protection for my new fork seals :)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160328/b605b3f3231f37c2efffc622f125de88.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on March 28, 2016, 06:46:48 AM
Post by: merc16 on March 28, 2016, 06:46:48 AM
Added this lil' doo dad :
(http://i.imgur.com/2OT7Ckjl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/079sZwll.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/2OT7Ckjl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/079sZwll.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Chitza on March 29, 2016, 06:33:10 PM
Post by: Chitza on March 29, 2016, 06:33:10 PM
Completed my lessons in German vocabulary.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: norton73 on March 29, 2016, 09:05:56 PM
Post by: norton73 on March 29, 2016, 09:05:56 PM
Quote from: Chitza on March 29, 2016, 06:33:10 PM
Completed my lessons in German vocabulary.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160329/a3bd762d356de7add91d6bf900ba0d79.jpg)
The old BMW airheads had a battery that was almost as difficult to remove. An old joke was that the first thing on the assembly line was the battery, then they built the bike around it. :)
Title: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Chitza on March 30, 2016, 04:34:09 PM
Post by: Chitza on March 30, 2016, 04:34:09 PM
Now that I have a new battery, I need more light with less watts used so I can run heated gear and charge my phone. My stator only puts out 400w with the bike using almost 300 of that.
I got these from ADVmonster, saving me about 75w in headlight usage.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160330/277bb2e4c73a20b8963267924f0ae736.jpg)
They were a perfect fit but the H3 low beam bulb required some engineering with a paper clip to replace the OEM clip that held the bulb in place. Plug and play!
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160330/6a34f04e039b10505cb9affd7fd7c056.jpg)
Everything buttoned up and now I have light!
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160330/abf05bce5bb1224c129e84887063dee0.jpg)
I'll take some night time photos soon. And review the functionality over the OEM.
Before(top), after(bottom) for comparison:
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160330/34ea73f763538c7104fb0fdd2b4042ec.jpg)
I got these from ADVmonster, saving me about 75w in headlight usage.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160330/277bb2e4c73a20b8963267924f0ae736.jpg)
They were a perfect fit but the H3 low beam bulb required some engineering with a paper clip to replace the OEM clip that held the bulb in place. Plug and play!
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160330/6a34f04e039b10505cb9affd7fd7c056.jpg)
Everything buttoned up and now I have light!
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160330/abf05bce5bb1224c129e84887063dee0.jpg)
I'll take some night time photos soon. And review the functionality over the OEM.
Before(top), after(bottom) for comparison:
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160330/34ea73f763538c7104fb0fdd2b4042ec.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Chitza on March 30, 2016, 08:05:19 PM
Post by: Chitza on March 30, 2016, 08:05:19 PM
High beam
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160331/59277e4f62eee04c3f1f40f72b8d22b4.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160331/ca8bdc9a8b46e6d23d4168be395df119.jpg)
Low beam
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160331/1501a3c6c50c45db0fc98966cbd77eca.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160331/59277e4f62eee04c3f1f40f72b8d22b4.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160331/ca8bdc9a8b46e6d23d4168be395df119.jpg)
Low beam
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160331/1501a3c6c50c45db0fc98966cbd77eca.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: terryrussell1 on March 30, 2016, 10:54:35 PM
Post by: terryrussell1 on March 30, 2016, 10:54:35 PM
Those look good
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: RubyRider on March 30, 2016, 11:23:29 PM
Post by: RubyRider on March 30, 2016, 11:23:29 PM
Really Bright!...................................Nice Setup!
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on April 10, 2016, 09:40:24 AM
Post by: Nice Goat on April 10, 2016, 09:40:24 AM
Chainguard is too small on my bike. Chain lube gets flung everywhere. Bought a mountain bike mudguard, chopped it up, and attached it with Dual Lock (industrial strength velcro)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: jrobinson on April 11, 2016, 09:35:14 AM
Post by: jrobinson on April 11, 2016, 09:35:14 AM
During tear down of the Harley, I ripped the crankcase vent hose. I went to Rocket Harley and ordered a new one with clamps. I had the old hose in my hand and we found the exploded diagram. We decided on the correct hose in the pic and place the order. Last week I sent my son to pickup the hose so I could install it this past weekend. The hose I needed is about 8" long with a couple slight bends. The one I got was 4" long with a 90 deg bend. So back to harley I go and the right one will take a couple days to get here. Since I don't have a couple days, I bought a piece of regular 3/8 hose to get me by on the trip.
Pic without hose
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Since I don't have a good setup to get the bike off the table, I decide to use a ramp to roll it off. Next problem, there isn't enough room for the bench, the ramp and garage floor for bike to fit. So I jack rear of bike and slide the ramp under the rear tire and let the bike down. As I roll the bike down the ramp, the jiffy stand return spring hangs on the ramp. While holding the bike up with one hand, I slide a board under the front tire to give more clearance. As I clear the ramp, it's apparent I still don't have enough room on the floor for the front tire to clear the ramp. With the front tire a foot up the ramp and about 8" off the floor, I slide the jack under the bike and raise the front enough to slide the ramp out.
Bike back on the floor and I didn't die.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160411/5c74b551ce4063d7b54ca27d8159c696.jpg)
This morning I get up early to roll the bike out of the garage for a test ride to work. About 7 miles from the house everything is running good. I look down and the right side is covered with fresh oil. That's right, all the cleaning, wiping and polishing I did during the repairs is back like it was before this started.
The Harley fairy taps me on the shoulder and reminds me about the vent hose that is still in my truck that didn't get installed. I ride back home, spend 10 minutes installing the hose and wiping most of the oil off the exhaust pipe and engine.
I started working on the bike over 2 weeks ago and it has fought me the whole time. I'm sure if it's mad because it's in the garage or that I've tried to clean it up a little as I went.
It had better behave on this trip. I'll have the title with me and I won't have a problem trading it on another bike. The bike has been warned!
Pic without hose
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160411/a92a2094dc2d0ab3b2452364b4c89126.jpg)
Since I don't have a good setup to get the bike off the table, I decide to use a ramp to roll it off. Next problem, there isn't enough room for the bench, the ramp and garage floor for bike to fit. So I jack rear of bike and slide the ramp under the rear tire and let the bike down. As I roll the bike down the ramp, the jiffy stand return spring hangs on the ramp. While holding the bike up with one hand, I slide a board under the front tire to give more clearance. As I clear the ramp, it's apparent I still don't have enough room on the floor for the front tire to clear the ramp. With the front tire a foot up the ramp and about 8" off the floor, I slide the jack under the bike and raise the front enough to slide the ramp out.
Bike back on the floor and I didn't die.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160411/5c74b551ce4063d7b54ca27d8159c696.jpg)
This morning I get up early to roll the bike out of the garage for a test ride to work. About 7 miles from the house everything is running good. I look down and the right side is covered with fresh oil. That's right, all the cleaning, wiping and polishing I did during the repairs is back like it was before this started.
The Harley fairy taps me on the shoulder and reminds me about the vent hose that is still in my truck that didn't get installed. I ride back home, spend 10 minutes installing the hose and wiping most of the oil off the exhaust pipe and engine.
I started working on the bike over 2 weeks ago and it has fought me the whole time. I'm sure if it's mad because it's in the garage or that I've tried to clean it up a little as I went.
It had better behave on this trip. I'll have the title with me and I won't have a problem trading it on another bike. The bike has been warned!
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on April 11, 2016, 11:10:31 AM
Post by: Nice Goat on April 11, 2016, 11:10:31 AM
I rode about 100 miles yesterday, mostly interstate, with no issues, so I guess that I am ready for the trip to Key West!
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Fencejumper09 on April 25, 2016, 10:13:28 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on April 25, 2016, 10:13:28 AM
Resprung for my weight and sag set! Setting the sag is no fun when you have to remove the shock to set preload!
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Sent from my SM-N910T3 using Tapatalk
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Sent from my SM-N910T3 using Tapatalk
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: kdtrull on May 01, 2016, 05:13:05 PM
Post by: kdtrull on May 01, 2016, 05:13:05 PM
New lithium juice, brakes, chain, rear sprocket. Chain was jumping teeth and spooking me last weekend.
(http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss4/kdtrull/20160430_172703_zpskpefyeem.jpg) (http://s556.photobucket.com/user/kdtrull/media/20160430_172703_zpskpefyeem.jpg.html)
New battery weighs just over a pound.
(http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss4/kdtrull/20160430_172703_zpskpefyeem.jpg) (http://s556.photobucket.com/user/kdtrull/media/20160430_172703_zpskpefyeem.jpg.html)
New battery weighs just over a pound.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on May 26, 2016, 08:11:20 PM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on May 26, 2016, 08:11:20 PM
Carb pull and some adjustments made.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: kdtrull on June 01, 2016, 09:11:33 PM
Post by: kdtrull on June 01, 2016, 09:11:33 PM
I first posted this on the day I installed the new gear. Just this same picture but along with some language that I (soon later) thought was inappropriate given that we just lost a brother rider to an accident. I was unaware of the most unfortunate event at that time. As soon as I realized there was some real stuff occurring, I removed the post and reflected for some time, read all the posts, and learned what a good fellow we are now without. I did not know him....probably, I should have. A lot of what we do here is just that....try to get to know like-minded folks and enjoy their company whenever we can.
We do the best we can to protect ourselves with textiles, leather, pads, braces, and plastic. Some of these things perform as expected in some situations. Some of these things have no chance of protecting us in some other more energetic situations. Additionally, most of this stuff is not fun to look at and just makes us feel a little better/safer when wearing it and we therefore take not many pictures of that stuff.
But new gear on our machines is somehow different. Many of us like to display our latest bike gear. Sometimes, we add protection to our machines...and sometimes do so with poorly assigned priorities. When does the machine qualify as a real priority??? That's entirely up to each of us individually.
Anyway, all I wanted to show you all is a couple protective items for the machine, which I will invariably fall off or jump off of at some time....but show it without all of the jubilant comments about being excited about crash gear at such a sad time.
And here it is....vastly subsequent to my very best wishes for a peaceful rest for our fallen mate...and comfort and relief for those closest to him.
SW-Motech side guards and some Trackside bar/lever/hand guards.
(http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss4/kdtrull/20160530_143419_zpsvpgbkpir.jpg) (http://s556.photobucket.com/user/kdtrull/media/20160530_143419_zpsvpgbkpir.jpg.html)
We do the best we can to protect ourselves with textiles, leather, pads, braces, and plastic. Some of these things perform as expected in some situations. Some of these things have no chance of protecting us in some other more energetic situations. Additionally, most of this stuff is not fun to look at and just makes us feel a little better/safer when wearing it and we therefore take not many pictures of that stuff.
But new gear on our machines is somehow different. Many of us like to display our latest bike gear. Sometimes, we add protection to our machines...and sometimes do so with poorly assigned priorities. When does the machine qualify as a real priority??? That's entirely up to each of us individually.
Anyway, all I wanted to show you all is a couple protective items for the machine, which I will invariably fall off or jump off of at some time....but show it without all of the jubilant comments about being excited about crash gear at such a sad time.
And here it is....vastly subsequent to my very best wishes for a peaceful rest for our fallen mate...and comfort and relief for those closest to him.
SW-Motech side guards and some Trackside bar/lever/hand guards.
(http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss4/kdtrull/20160530_143419_zpsvpgbkpir.jpg) (http://s556.photobucket.com/user/kdtrull/media/20160530_143419_zpsvpgbkpir.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on June 05, 2016, 07:21:49 AM
Post by: merc16 on June 05, 2016, 07:21:49 AM
This was done a coupe of months ago on the Yamaha. I sent the forks to Forks by Matt and had cartridge inserts installed. With the Penske rear shock, it's a whole different bike. It's so much fun !
Sorry for the mess:
(http://i.imgur.com/DGbwAakl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/N2KnO0vl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/PidvWeNl.jpg)
Sorry for the mess:
(http://i.imgur.com/DGbwAakl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/N2KnO0vl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/PidvWeNl.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on June 05, 2016, 04:21:10 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on June 05, 2016, 04:21:10 PM
Wanted to try a different windshield, so two weeks ago, I ordered a Madstad windshield with the adjustable bracket. The Versys 1000 comes standard with an up/down adjustment, but not an angle adjustment.
Also, the standard shield mounts required these disgusting knobs on the front of the shield. The Madstad moves the knobs to the back and permits adjustment without getting off the bike. The forward offset of the Madstad is supposed to eliminate the vacuum behind the shield also.
The Madstad windshield appears to be very high quality. It's thicker and optically clearer than the Puig. Before even taking the first ride, I applied two coats of Rejex to the front and back of the shield. You are supposed to let the Rejex cure for 24 hours before taking your first ride...
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160605/88b041324446d3752ae1f00ee3e77214.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160605/c184e4e560c1bac8a94a1d45f83f2a52.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160605/15f8bf5b0a2d2bb3d5d8ee102917330d.jpg)
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(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160605/4413107e95d331fe8836ec2d5e0624f9.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160605/96d10370d86d1681c8aba936861868ac.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160605/96fd6b77737038f1766b706e2433594e.jpg)
Also, the standard shield mounts required these disgusting knobs on the front of the shield. The Madstad moves the knobs to the back and permits adjustment without getting off the bike. The forward offset of the Madstad is supposed to eliminate the vacuum behind the shield also.
The Madstad windshield appears to be very high quality. It's thicker and optically clearer than the Puig. Before even taking the first ride, I applied two coats of Rejex to the front and back of the shield. You are supposed to let the Rejex cure for 24 hours before taking your first ride...
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160605/88b041324446d3752ae1f00ee3e77214.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160605/c184e4e560c1bac8a94a1d45f83f2a52.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160605/15f8bf5b0a2d2bb3d5d8ee102917330d.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160605/d96245c690231d86e113168141d68f9c.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160605/0d64f631ff29c0e138a0657716ee4ca2.jpg)
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(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160605/96fd6b77737038f1766b706e2433594e.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: LRobinson on June 05, 2016, 07:22:50 PM
Post by: LRobinson on June 05, 2016, 07:22:50 PM
I have been running a MadStad on the Harley for about 18 months and it makes a HUGE difference. I normally ride with it raised to about chin level. If I am on a shorter ride and want more air I drop it about two inches. If I get in a torrential rain storm, I raise it to its full height and slouch just a bit and can look through it. It works for me.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: yamahamer on June 11, 2016, 11:13:56 AM
Post by: yamahamer on June 11, 2016, 11:13:56 AM
Cleaning carbon out of 2T header.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on June 17, 2016, 11:25:02 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on June 17, 2016, 11:25:02 PM
Crash bars and saddlebag racks
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Title: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on June 29, 2016, 09:35:17 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on June 29, 2016, 09:35:17 PM
- Adjusted rear preload from "5" to "4"
- Adjusted rear dampening 1/2 turn out
- Adjusted hand controls to make them more level
- Installed DoubleTake mirrors
- Installed AlumiRack rear rack
- Installed Moose fender bags on the crash bars
- Removed choke cable and plastic choke nut
- Installed Snead Engineering brass choke
- Installed brass extended T-handle fuel/air mixture screw
- Installed JD jet kit (drilled slide, 160 main, blue needle with clip in 2nd notch from top)
- Removed snorkel and cut 1" x 4" hole in top of air box
- Installed Uni air filter with MSR filter skin
- Verified happy front wheel :D
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- Adjusted rear dampening 1/2 turn out
- Adjusted hand controls to make them more level
- Installed DoubleTake mirrors
- Installed AlumiRack rear rack
- Installed Moose fender bags on the crash bars
- Removed choke cable and plastic choke nut
- Installed Snead Engineering brass choke
- Installed brass extended T-handle fuel/air mixture screw
- Installed JD jet kit (drilled slide, 160 main, blue needle with clip in 2nd notch from top)
- Removed snorkel and cut 1" x 4" hole in top of air box
- Installed Uni air filter with MSR filter skin
- Verified happy front wheel :D
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160630/326f78d67edda18a78dd4be040e67785.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160630/0c7fbd4b167db9b9cdbea4457bfe6e02.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: kdtrull on June 29, 2016, 10:56:08 PM
Post by: kdtrull on June 29, 2016, 10:56:08 PM
Quote from: Nice Goat on June 29, 2016, 09:35:17 PM
- Adjusted rear preload from "5" to "4"
- Adjusted rear dampening 1/2 turn out
- Adjusted hand controls to make them more level
- Installed DoubleTake mirrors
- Installed AlumiRack rear rack
- Installed Moose fender bags on the crash bars
- Removed choke cable and plastic choke nut
- Installed Snead Engineering brass choke
- Installed brass extended T-handle fuel/air mixture screw
- Installed JD jet kit (drilled slide, 160 main, blue needle with clip in 2nd notch from top)
- Removed snorkel and cut 1" x 4" hole in top of air box
- Installed Uni air filter with MSR filter skin
- Verified happy front wheel :D
Wheelie beast-mode activated!!! A happy front wheel is an air-friction-only front wheel.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on June 29, 2016, 11:17:30 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on June 29, 2016, 11:17:30 PM
Quote from: kdtrull on June 29, 2016, 10:56:08 PM
Wheelie beast-mode activated!!! A happy front wheel is an air-friction-only front wheel.
It also has a really nice throaty sound now...
I'm guessing resonance in the airbox or something...
Mr. Greenjeans is getting bossy. 8)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on June 30, 2016, 03:52:27 PM
Post by: KevinB on June 30, 2016, 03:52:27 PM
Farkles waiting for a host...
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: LawnmowerRG on July 02, 2016, 06:40:22 PM
Post by: LawnmowerRG on July 02, 2016, 06:40:22 PM
New handle Bars
New bark busters
New lower crash bars
New luggage system
New tag
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/R1200GS/i-qZBgf9k/0/L/image-L.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/R1200GS/i-rf7QMtj/0/L/image-L.jpg)
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New bark busters
New lower crash bars
New luggage system
New tag
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/R1200GS/i-qZBgf9k/0/L/image-L.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: LawnmowerRG on July 02, 2016, 10:03:53 PM
Post by: LawnmowerRG on July 02, 2016, 10:03:53 PM
Top box to come. I just didn't have the correct bolts and spacers.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: 01YZF6 on July 06, 2016, 04:37:05 PM
Post by: 01YZF6 on July 06, 2016, 04:37:05 PM
I can't stress enough how important it is to check your bike before you ride!
Wanted to ride with my son the other day, so he goes out and does his tclocks pre-ride inspection.
Well he does mine too, and comes in to say "dad, you are not riding today"
While checking the tire pressure on my rear the valve stem all but disintegrated.
Now I change my stems very tire replacement, so I mam baffled.
Anyway, today I get off duty at 6 am, head to the store, get stems, and proceed to tear the back end of the bike off. Get the bead broken, replace the stem and voila! Back in business!
Hmmmmm..... nope! I have air leaking somewhere, so I soap up the tire, and #$%@! Me...
There are about 6 splits in the sidewall of the tire that air is seeping through. Further inspection shows that the tire, which is less than an year old with about 2k miles on it, is actually beginning to separate where it meets the tread/carcass overlay.
Needless to say, I called the vendor I bought from, sent pics, and should hear back within 2 days. Hopefully for a replacement to be sent!
I also emailed continental the same info.
These are contimotion , contipro series touring tires.
This will be my 3rd set in 5 years, and this is the first issue I have had.
So since the bike is up, and exposed , I decide to clean the Dickens out of it. Wow the amount of inner swingarm gunk was atrocious! Heheh
Decided I may as well bleed the rear brakes too, but that didn't happen. When I pulled the caliper plate off , the pads all but crumbled apart too. Sigh...
So i ordered some new pads too. Sad part is the pads had at least 50% left on them. They were new 3 years ago.
Wtf Murphy, you can stop anytime!
Wanted to ride with my son the other day, so he goes out and does his tclocks pre-ride inspection.
Well he does mine too, and comes in to say "dad, you are not riding today"
While checking the tire pressure on my rear the valve stem all but disintegrated.
Now I change my stems very tire replacement, so I mam baffled.
Anyway, today I get off duty at 6 am, head to the store, get stems, and proceed to tear the back end of the bike off. Get the bead broken, replace the stem and voila! Back in business!
Hmmmmm..... nope! I have air leaking somewhere, so I soap up the tire, and #$%@! Me...
There are about 6 splits in the sidewall of the tire that air is seeping through. Further inspection shows that the tire, which is less than an year old with about 2k miles on it, is actually beginning to separate where it meets the tread/carcass overlay.
Needless to say, I called the vendor I bought from, sent pics, and should hear back within 2 days. Hopefully for a replacement to be sent!
I also emailed continental the same info.
These are contimotion , contipro series touring tires.
This will be my 3rd set in 5 years, and this is the first issue I have had.
So since the bike is up, and exposed , I decide to clean the Dickens out of it. Wow the amount of inner swingarm gunk was atrocious! Heheh
Decided I may as well bleed the rear brakes too, but that didn't happen. When I pulled the caliper plate off , the pads all but crumbled apart too. Sigh...
So i ordered some new pads too. Sad part is the pads had at least 50% left on them. They were new 3 years ago.
Wtf Murphy, you can stop anytime!
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: LRobinson on July 13, 2016, 06:46:40 PM
Post by: LRobinson on July 13, 2016, 06:46:40 PM
Unloaded it - in the rain - after a 12 hour trip to get it.
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(http://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq176/justaguy_2009/300xcw/20160709_183158_zpsm4oldmrc.jpg) (http://s445.photobucket.com/user/justaguy_2009/media/300xcw/20160709_183158_zpsm4oldmrc.jpg.html)
(http://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq176/justaguy_2009/300xcw/20160709_183132_zpsb7swezfb.jpg) (http://s445.photobucket.com/user/justaguy_2009/media/300xcw/20160709_183132_zpsb7swezfb.jpg.html)
(http://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq176/justaguy_2009/300xcw/20160709_183158_zpsm4oldmrc.jpg) (http://s445.photobucket.com/user/justaguy_2009/media/300xcw/20160709_183158_zpsm4oldmrc.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: VWCarlos on July 13, 2016, 11:42:33 PM
Post by: VWCarlos on July 13, 2016, 11:42:33 PM
Finally found the style rack I have been wanting for my bike. Now my luggage won't sit on my fender anymore!
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on July 21, 2016, 08:10:09 AM
Post by: merc16 on July 21, 2016, 08:10:09 AM
With Alabama heat the way it is, I thought some cooling system service: thermostat, cap, hoses and better fan was in order.
(http://i.imgur.com/dYg6Ncdl.jpg)
out with the old fan..
(http://i.imgur.com/647O2QHl.jpg)
in with the new Kewl Panasonic fan with custom bracket
(http://i.imgur.com/OxyTY0sl.jpg)
all done for the heat now..
(http://i.imgur.com/K5mja5Sl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/dYg6Ncdl.jpg)
out with the old fan..
(http://i.imgur.com/647O2QHl.jpg)
in with the new Kewl Panasonic fan with custom bracket
(http://i.imgur.com/OxyTY0sl.jpg)
all done for the heat now..
(http://i.imgur.com/K5mja5Sl.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Chitza on August 07, 2016, 02:22:10 PM
Post by: Chitza on August 07, 2016, 02:22:10 PM
Bought it and brung it home :D
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: lazeebum on August 07, 2016, 03:38:23 PM
Post by: lazeebum on August 07, 2016, 03:38:23 PM
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New chain and sprockets. I switched from a 43 tooth rear sprocket to a 42 tooth.
Sent from my Z812 using Tapatalk
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New chain and sprockets. I switched from a 43 tooth rear sprocket to a 42 tooth.
Sent from my Z812 using Tapatalk
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on August 26, 2016, 01:34:47 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on August 26, 2016, 01:34:47 PM
I've been wanting to install highway pegs for over a year, but I have not been able to find any options that I like. I decided to bite the bullet and install SW-Motech crash bars with the (whatever brand) highway pegs. You have to remove all the side fairings to install an additional bracket, and I managed to shear the cooling line bolt after installing the right bracket. I felt it go plastic and knew that I was screwed. Luckily, enough of the stem was showing that I could grab it with the vise grips. But I had to move the cooling line out of the way to do that. May as well change the coolant too!
Broken bolt, replaced with 8.8 from my "cup o' bolts".
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Bits-and-Pieces/i-4wsHQXk/1/L/IMG_6538-L.jpg)
To drain the coolant, put the bike on the side stand, remove the radiator cap, and then remove this bolt (the stream will shoot out about a foot, so have a long catch container):
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Bits-and-Pieces/i-DhCtxPQ/1/L/IMG_6543-L.jpg)
Drain the reserve tank also by disconnecting the hose at the radiator cap.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Bits-and-Pieces/i-sDJgk7F/0/L/IMG_6539-L.jpg)
My OEM coolant was green, but I like pink, so...
Go to big box retailer and get distilled water (3 gallons) and new coolant (one gallon, no silicates). I get the pre-mixed because I'm lazy.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Bits-and-Pieces/i-fQbsDWq/0/L/IMG_6545-L.jpg)
Drain out green coolant, plug drain, fill with distilled water, drain, repeat, repeat. Finally, you can put in new coolant. Run bike to 210F, shut off, wait and check coolant levels.
Bolt replaced, I'm back on track with installation of crashbars. Also installed a radiator guard and a fender extender.
All together, it took about six hours to do all of this.
Highway pegs
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Bits-and-Pieces/i-xRZVJmN/0/L/IMG_6550-L.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Bits-and-Pieces/i-Wzfzv6n/0/L/IMG_6551-L.jpg)
Fender Extender
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Bits-and-Pieces/i-nVFQcRf/0/L/IMG_6552-L.jpg)
Radiator Guard
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Bits-and-Pieces/i-JnZbZsg/0/L/IMG_6553-L.jpg)
As she sits...
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Bits-and-Pieces/i-kDGkZpt/0/L/IMG_6547-L.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: 2smoke on August 31, 2016, 06:02:50 AM
Post by: 2smoke on August 31, 2016, 06:02:50 AM
(Not done in one day :o ) 'Betavarna' kickstand
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee13/SS1618/Kickstand/WP_20160825_18_13_37_Pro_LI%202.jpg)
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee13/SS1618/Kickstand/WP_20160828_07_32_54_Pro_LI%202.jpg)
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee13/SS1618/Kickstand/WP_20160825_18_13_37_Pro_LI%202.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Ryanbroome on August 31, 2016, 08:21:35 AM
Post by: Ryanbroome on August 31, 2016, 08:21:35 AM
Quote from: 2smoke on August 31, 2016, 06:02:50 AM
(Not done in one day :o ) 'Betavarna' kickstand
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee13/SS1618/Kickstand/WP_20160825_18_13_37_Pro_LI%202.jpg)
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee13/SS1618/Kickstand/WP_20160828_07_32_54_Pro_LI%202.jpg)
Looks great Smokes! Was it a lot of work or pretty much a bolt on project?
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: 2smoke on August 31, 2016, 06:48:59 PM
Post by: 2smoke on August 31, 2016, 06:48:59 PM
Thanks Ryan! This was my second plate haha. The first one had too much wiggle with the mounting points close together. The spring on the stand is very strong. Cutting the plate to emulate the Beta frame tab was a bit time consuming trying to get it close. Used a small grinder, dremel, and file on 1/4 in plate. Man I wish that little grinder would hold a cutoff wheel. The grade 8 bolts/nuts from Fastenal should hold lol
Title: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on September 07, 2016, 07:26:15 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on September 07, 2016, 07:26:15 PM
Got my other tire mounted today. Had 2,444 miles on the original tires. Both axles were basically dry, and I was getting a wierd semi-harmonic noise before I greased up the axles. It's fixed now!
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on September 07, 2016, 08:32:33 PM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on September 07, 2016, 08:32:33 PM
I just played in the back yard on the Kazuma.
Title: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on September 08, 2016, 03:37:09 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on September 08, 2016, 03:37:09 PM
I was wrong. The weird, semi-harmonic noise was caused by a missing fairing bolt. My KLR has lost its first bolt. Good thing I have a metric bolt kit....
This one above the radiator was gone.
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This one above the radiator was gone.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: mojo1 on September 12, 2016, 07:21:16 PM
Post by: mojo1 on September 12, 2016, 07:21:16 PM
New chain & sprokets today. Got over 28,000 on the last ones, so I went back with the same thing again.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on September 13, 2016, 10:34:44 PM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on September 13, 2016, 10:34:44 PM
Installed a new rear shock on the Kazuma Viper. Must have made a math error or the shock got shipped with the wrong spring as my 270 lbs barely creates any sag... But for 30 bucks it's a heck of a lot better than not being able to get a credit card between the coils with anyone over 180...
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: renchinrider on September 14, 2016, 10:02:04 PM
Post by: renchinrider on September 14, 2016, 10:02:04 PM
Spent last Saturday prepping my ole Road King for the trip from Huntsville to Dodge City, KS (Motorcycle Cannonball) to Dallas, TX (Family Reunion) and then back to Huntsville over the next week.
- Replaced the rear tire
- Oil and Filter change
- Primary service (clutch adjustment, oil change)
- Trans oil change
Shook it out on a Sunday ride, and the bike is running great. Time to head to Kansas!
Two notes for other cruiser riders (Harley, Victory, Indian, Honda):
- J&P Cycles sells an oil change package. I ordered one, and found it super-simple. In this case, the package was all Milwaukee Twins products, and they were even packed into Ziploc bags--one with engine oil, one with primary fluid, and one with tranny oil. Couldn't be any easier!
- I installed a Shinko rear tire (Shinko 712) that I ordered thru J&P. This is the third Shinko I've put on this bike, and I've gotten 5~8,000 miles out of each one. At $70+/- per tire, I don't see how I could do any better. I've never tried a Michelin, but I've run all the other major brands, and none of them have lasted any longer, or offered any better traction. I think I'll keep running the Shinkos.
I've been really happy with J&P Cycles and their products for years.
- Replaced the rear tire
- Oil and Filter change
- Primary service (clutch adjustment, oil change)
- Trans oil change
Shook it out on a Sunday ride, and the bike is running great. Time to head to Kansas!
Two notes for other cruiser riders (Harley, Victory, Indian, Honda):
- J&P Cycles sells an oil change package. I ordered one, and found it super-simple. In this case, the package was all Milwaukee Twins products, and they were even packed into Ziploc bags--one with engine oil, one with primary fluid, and one with tranny oil. Couldn't be any easier!
- I installed a Shinko rear tire (Shinko 712) that I ordered thru J&P. This is the third Shinko I've put on this bike, and I've gotten 5~8,000 miles out of each one. At $70+/- per tire, I don't see how I could do any better. I've never tried a Michelin, but I've run all the other major brands, and none of them have lasted any longer, or offered any better traction. I think I'll keep running the Shinkos.
I've been really happy with J&P Cycles and their products for years.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on October 10, 2016, 11:08:46 PM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on October 10, 2016, 11:08:46 PM
More work on the viper after vintage fest. Found out that lights would have been very helpful. So I tossed some on quickly they are wired up nice just need a better mounting solution.
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(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161011/1beff3b0b0426e78a87d7f11a9dff614.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161011/6b6653bab0288a2961e11fa4a48936d7.jpg)
My cellphone doesn't really do the brightness of the led lights any favors. But I'll iron out the details tomorrow and adjust the valves and maybe even see if there is anything inside the forks...
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My cellphone doesn't really do the brightness of the led lights any favors. But I'll iron out the details tomorrow and adjust the valves and maybe even see if there is anything inside the forks...
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on October 23, 2016, 09:07:57 AM
Post by: merc16 on October 23, 2016, 09:07:57 AM
Added some Hepco Becker 40L hard cases, now it's an FJ-07 ! ;D
(http://i.imgur.com/JboEYEvl.jpg)
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(http://i.imgur.com/JboEYEvl.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Fencejumper09 on October 24, 2016, 08:07:44 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on October 24, 2016, 08:07:44 AM
So this happened! When is the next gymkhana?
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: mojo1 on November 05, 2016, 05:53:19 PM
Post by: mojo1 on November 05, 2016, 05:53:19 PM
So the other day heading home from work it decided that it didn't want to shift down into neutral or first gear, I made it on home just taking off in second. Getting to really know the bike now.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161105/f6e51a29c90760cbebc03966807965d9.jpg)
I had basically 66,740 trouble free miles. Even that the motor still run good I decided just to replace it instead of fixing it. Found one that had only 7100 miles on it. Good to go now. Best part only down for 1 weekend.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161105/4d194c481ce3e771d6b739c111e23fad.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161105/f6e51a29c90760cbebc03966807965d9.jpg)
I had basically 66,740 trouble free miles. Even that the motor still run good I decided just to replace it instead of fixing it. Found one that had only 7100 miles on it. Good to go now. Best part only down for 1 weekend.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161105/4d194c481ce3e771d6b739c111e23fad.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: James L on November 05, 2016, 06:11:30 PM
Post by: James L on November 05, 2016, 06:11:30 PM
Quote from: mojo1 on November 05, 2016, 05:53:19 PM
So the other day heading home from work it decided that it didn't want to shift down into neutral or first gear, I made it on home just taking off in second. Getting to really know the bike now.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161105/f6e51a29c90760cbebc03966807965d9.jpg)
I had basically 66,740 trouble free miles. Even that the motor still run good I decided just to replace it instead of fixing it. Found one that had only 7100 miles on it. Good to go now. Best part only down for 1 weekend.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161105/4d194c481ce3e771d6b739c111e23fad.jpg)
The best part is you can tear into that tranny, fix it and have two good motors. Glad you are up and running.
James
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on November 06, 2016, 07:22:55 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on November 06, 2016, 07:22:55 PM
Quote from: mojo1 on November 05, 2016, 05:53:19 PM
...I decided just to replace it instead of fixing it...
You did that yourself?! :o
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: mojo1 on November 07, 2016, 03:27:09 PM
Post by: mojo1 on November 07, 2016, 03:27:09 PM
Quote from: Nice Goat on November 06, 2016, 07:22:55 PMYeah. It wasn't that bad. I took the old motor out October 29 and the new one come in Friday so I took off work at 11. Got home about 12:30 with it , had it in and running before 5.Quote from: mojo1 on November 05, 2016, 05:53:19 PM
...I decided just to replace it instead of fixing it...
You did that yourself?! :o
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on November 07, 2016, 03:28:26 PM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on November 07, 2016, 03:28:26 PM
Nice time to reinstall.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on November 08, 2016, 05:40:50 PM
Post by: KevinB on November 08, 2016, 05:40:50 PM
Drove over to GA last night and picked up a new-to-me dual sport (2005 TE510). Got home @ 10p, and spent several hours poking and prodding around on it before going to bed. Got out today for a couple of hours for a shakedown run...
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/164490994.jpg)
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/164492004.jpg)
Hit some double and single track (and pavement)...it's light enough to be flickable through the trees, and has gobs of tractable power.
A couple of issues/farkles I'll address in the near future...
- Installing a Nomadic rear rack and a tail bag.
- Experiment with gearing. I may go up 1 tooth on the front to see if it helps on the pavement.
- The kickstand:
It's is a joke (and apparently a well known one on the Husky forums). The stand itself if self-retractable (instead of using a sidestand switch) to avoid riding off with it deployed. That means you can't just swing it down with your foot and it stay...you have to bend over, deploy it by hand, then lean the bike onto the stand.
Also, the mounting bosses on the frame for the mount, and the mount itself, are apparently made from Swiss cheese (maybe Mozzarella since it's Italian?). The holes are wallowed out, and the tab on the mount has bent from the weight of the bike...when on the stand, the bike sits at a precarious angle. Notice I leaned it on a tree for the above pic.
This pic really doesn't do the angle justice...
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/164492072.jpg)
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/164492071.jpg)
The whole assembly is like a reverse Rube Goldberg contraption (under engineered and accomplishes nothing). I may drill out the mounting bosses and install a Helicoil, but there's not really much meat left to drill into. Another option is to buy a swingarm mounted clamp-on stand (supposedly one for an '02 KX250 will work).
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/164490994.jpg)
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/164492004.jpg)
Hit some double and single track (and pavement)...it's light enough to be flickable through the trees, and has gobs of tractable power.
A couple of issues/farkles I'll address in the near future...
- Installing a Nomadic rear rack and a tail bag.
- Experiment with gearing. I may go up 1 tooth on the front to see if it helps on the pavement.
- The kickstand:
It's is a joke (and apparently a well known one on the Husky forums). The stand itself if self-retractable (instead of using a sidestand switch) to avoid riding off with it deployed. That means you can't just swing it down with your foot and it stay...you have to bend over, deploy it by hand, then lean the bike onto the stand.
Also, the mounting bosses on the frame for the mount, and the mount itself, are apparently made from Swiss cheese (maybe Mozzarella since it's Italian?). The holes are wallowed out, and the tab on the mount has bent from the weight of the bike...when on the stand, the bike sits at a precarious angle. Notice I leaned it on a tree for the above pic.
This pic really doesn't do the angle justice...
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/164492072.jpg)
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/164492071.jpg)
The whole assembly is like a reverse Rube Goldberg contraption (under engineered and accomplishes nothing). I may drill out the mounting bosses and install a Helicoil, but there's not really much meat left to drill into. Another option is to buy a swingarm mounted clamp-on stand (supposedly one for an '02 KX250 will work).
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: James L on November 09, 2016, 07:07:18 PM
Post by: James L on November 09, 2016, 07:07:18 PM
I took a zen day to wrench on my RT. I come up with a unique running light arrangement.
RT's really do not have any running lights, so any way to get people to notice you at night is a good thing (as we all know).
So I did this today:
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RT's really do not have any running lights, so any way to get people to notice you at night is a good thing (as we all know).
So I did this today:
(http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i412/propellanttech/New%20BMW/IMG_0133_zpsatcpmilq.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on November 30, 2016, 10:29:05 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on November 30, 2016, 10:29:05 PM
When I mounted my larger luggage rack, I didn't have any spacers so I just bolted it straight to the OEM luggage rack, but that made it impossible to use some of the pre-cut holes for tie down spots. Also, it made it impossible to mount the Pelican box correctly, so I just used extra-large zip ties. That worked fine until I dropped the bike last week, so....
Today, I fixed it. Went to Lowes and got the spacers, rubber washers, bolts and lock nuts. Took about two hours, including the trip to Lowes. The hardest part was threading the bolts in the very tight space. It's not a "quick release" system, but I'm okay with that for now.
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(https://photos.smugmug.com/Bits-and-Pieces/i-kDBV872/0/O/IMG_6974.jpg)
Today, I fixed it. Went to Lowes and got the spacers, rubber washers, bolts and lock nuts. Took about two hours, including the trip to Lowes. The hardest part was threading the bolts in the very tight space. It's not a "quick release" system, but I'm okay with that for now.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Bits-and-Pieces/i-kjZLrmk/0/O/IMG_6971.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Bits-and-Pieces/i-mpQqbXB/0/O/IMG_6972.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Bits-and-Pieces/i-dTDTBVB/0/O/IMG_6973.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: renchinrider on December 01, 2016, 08:50:46 PM
Post by: renchinrider on December 01, 2016, 08:50:46 PM
Nice craftsmanship, Goat! I always appreciate good ol' ingenuity to personalize one's ride!
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on December 04, 2016, 05:45:21 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on December 04, 2016, 05:45:21 PM
Swapped handlebars to get better ergonomics and less reach to the bars. Installed longer clutch cable, longer front brake line, and longer throttle cables. Cleaned under tank and cleaned air filter.
Still need to tap the bar ends, install new handguards, reinstall the controls, and bleed the front brake.
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(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161204/de6b2be868188534880bb8cd9c4552a2.jpg)
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Still need to tap the bar ends, install new handguards, reinstall the controls, and bleed the front brake.
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(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161204/de6b2be868188534880bb8cd9c4552a2.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: James L on December 04, 2016, 07:01:04 PM
Post by: James L on December 04, 2016, 07:01:04 PM
Well, my little marker lights are looking like a booger now. Nice upgrades.
James L
James L
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Chuck & Susan on December 11, 2016, 05:33:33 PM
Post by: Chuck & Susan on December 11, 2016, 05:33:33 PM
No I didn't crash it..... Just replacing the Speedo cable..... And waiting on replacement bolts to put the front forks back together..... May have those in a few days....
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on December 23, 2016, 09:34:36 PM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on December 23, 2016, 09:34:36 PM
Pulled the pistons out...
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on January 17, 2017, 05:54:35 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on January 17, 2017, 05:54:35 PM
Finally got some handguards that fit the adventure high bend bars, so now the KLR's levers are protected.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170117/0b2b4b5a9c93e2241621f062569291c6.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170117/627396ee66534d6c99c9680e64bf694d.jpg)
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(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170117/627396ee66534d6c99c9680e64bf694d.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on January 25, 2017, 03:55:14 PM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on January 25, 2017, 03:55:14 PM
Back kinda alive still having carb issues.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on February 27, 2017, 02:48:26 PM
Post by: KevinB on February 27, 2017, 02:48:26 PM
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/165037232.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: VWCarlos on March 12, 2017, 12:02:59 PM
Post by: VWCarlos on March 12, 2017, 12:02:59 PM
The bike needed new brake pads. My daughter wanted to change them. She has enjoyed wrenching on the VWs with me since she was little. So, I handed her the manual and watched over her shoulder. She did the rear while I worked on the front... We had it knocked out in no time. Of course we had to go on a test ride afterwards.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170312/bb73c79fd99f3614896fe496d6333625.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170312/bb73c79fd99f3614896fe496d6333625.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: matthew.j.riley1 on March 12, 2017, 09:11:29 PM
Post by: matthew.j.riley1 on March 12, 2017, 09:11:29 PM
Changed the transmission oil to maxima mtl 75wt and drained the coolant and replaced with engine ice on the new bikes.
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(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170313/27fd21758237d917fe8df1c56cae79b9.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: yamahamer on March 14, 2017, 06:10:03 AM
Post by: yamahamer on March 14, 2017, 06:10:03 AM
Started adding some armor for the off road adventures to come. ;D
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on March 16, 2017, 06:38:33 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on March 16, 2017, 06:38:33 PM
Replaced the doohickey and tension spring
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Bits-and-Pieces/i-mR9M6Kz/0/L/IMG_7291-L.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Bits-and-Pieces/i-kgJVXcJ/0/L/IMG_7293-L.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Bits-and-Pieces/i-x7TXRBT/0/L/IMG_7296-L.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Bits-and-Pieces/i-mR9M6Kz/0/L/IMG_7291-L.jpg)
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(https://photos.smugmug.com/Bits-and-Pieces/i-x7TXRBT/0/L/IMG_7296-L.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: TFancher on March 18, 2017, 05:08:25 PM
Post by: TFancher on March 18, 2017, 05:08:25 PM
Baby gotta new pair of shoes
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170318/bd731d8cf8e1a2fd28c58f0b004c704f.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170318/fe956df8cd3e49d2b9acfcc08bd2b361.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170318/285b48491dc08fbe9c1e29b18e013bb5.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170318/bd731d8cf8e1a2fd28c58f0b004c704f.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170318/fe956df8cd3e49d2b9acfcc08bd2b361.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170318/285b48491dc08fbe9c1e29b18e013bb5.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Slede on March 18, 2017, 07:24:19 PM
Post by: Slede on March 18, 2017, 07:24:19 PM
Quote from: TFancher on March 18, 2017, 05:08:25 PM
Baby gotta new pair of shoes
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170318/bd731d8cf8e1a2fd28c58f0b004c704f.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170318/fe956df8cd3e49d2b9acfcc08bd2b361.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170318/285b48491dc08fbe9c1e29b18e013bb5.jpg)
what are those Tony?
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: TFancher on March 19, 2017, 08:56:59 AM
Post by: TFancher on March 19, 2017, 08:56:59 AM
Shinko 804 (front) / 805 (rear)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: gulfcoaster on March 19, 2017, 09:59:39 AM
Post by: gulfcoaster on March 19, 2017, 09:59:39 AM
Having the same set mounted right now. Curious to figure how they handle on the road. But at the price I figured they were worth the try.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: norton73 on March 20, 2017, 09:00:12 AM
Post by: norton73 on March 20, 2017, 09:00:12 AM
Please give feedback on the shinkos, I am going to need a set for a XR650L soon and might even consider some on the GS.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: TFancher on March 20, 2017, 01:20:04 PM
Post by: TFancher on March 20, 2017, 01:20:04 PM
10-4 I'll probably know more in a week or so. Riding to work this week and getting some pie in the National Forest this weekend!
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: matthew.j.riley1 on March 21, 2017, 01:18:17 AM
Post by: matthew.j.riley1 on March 21, 2017, 01:18:17 AM
Installed vforce 4 reeds, jd jet kit, and decals on the 300 and a decal kit on my kid's. I can't really decide if I want to do a rekluse clutch on my bike yet. With the chugga-bility of the motor it is very hard to stall and the estart solves those awkward hillside bad position kickstarts.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DachshundUberAlles on March 28, 2017, 01:49:11 PM
Post by: DachshundUberAlles on March 28, 2017, 01:49:11 PM
600 mile service on the GROM... and a few "goodies".
Kitaco clutch cover kit, giving the engine a replaceable oil filter (Honda -HB6-) and eliminating the 2.5 lb spinner from the rotating mass equation.
Driven valve covers, cam cover, inspection plugs, oil fill cap.
Hard Racing engine support brace and shift shaft support bracket.
Core braided brake lines front and rear.
CRG shorty levers.
Kitaco clutch cover kit, giving the engine a replaceable oil filter (Honda -HB6-) and eliminating the 2.5 lb spinner from the rotating mass equation.
Driven valve covers, cam cover, inspection plugs, oil fill cap.
Hard Racing engine support brace and shift shaft support bracket.
Core braided brake lines front and rear.
CRG shorty levers.
Title: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on March 28, 2017, 05:49:15 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on March 28, 2017, 05:49:15 PM
When I first bought the KLR, I rejetted it, changed the fuel/air mixture screw, opened the airbox, and put on a Uni filter. Today, I put on the last performance piece --- DG V2 Exhaust. It really did transform the bike. No longer sounds like a lawnmower ... and the epithet "donkey" is no longer appropriate either!
Also received a set of Shinko 700s to go on next --- $103 and next day delivery from Motorcycle Superstore.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Bits-and-Pieces/i-jrw4HhT/0/L/IMG_7381-L.jpg)
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Also received a set of Shinko 700s to go on next --- $103 and next day delivery from Motorcycle Superstore.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on April 01, 2017, 02:15:40 PM
Post by: KevinB on April 01, 2017, 02:15:40 PM
Prepping for RFP #11...
- new shoes and socks
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/165225492.jpg)
- wired in my 660 Garmin mount
- new Suzuki front fender (much more stylish 8))
- swapped the rear rack from the 510
- JD jetting kit
- original headlight cowl (probably put the Trailtech back on for the trip)
- KTM folding mirrors to replace the floppy generic d/s mirrors
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/165225500.jpg)
- new shoes and socks
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/165225492.jpg)
- wired in my 660 Garmin mount
- new Suzuki front fender (much more stylish 8))
- swapped the rear rack from the 510
- JD jetting kit
- original headlight cowl (probably put the Trailtech back on for the trip)
- KTM folding mirrors to replace the floppy generic d/s mirrors
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/165225500.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: klaviator on April 07, 2017, 02:01:22 PM
Post by: klaviator on April 07, 2017, 02:01:22 PM
Last time I had soft bags on my KLR the heat from the muffler deformed the right bag. So after having my KLR for only 12 years I finally got something to allow me to carry saddlebags.
(http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu171/wknudsen/2017%20pics/P4070004_zpsykpxvp0l.jpg)
Then it was off to Cycle Gear where they had some Sedici Saddlebags on sale for 100 bucks.
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Then it was off to Cycle Gear where they had some Sedici Saddlebags on sale for 100 bucks.
(http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu171/wknudsen/2017%20pics/P4070005_zpsmvvt9swp.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on April 20, 2017, 08:01:59 AM
Post by: merc16 on April 20, 2017, 08:01:59 AM
Quote from: DachshundUberAlles on March 28, 2017, 01:49:11 PM
600 mile service on the GROM... and a few "goodies".
Kitaco clutch cover kit, giving the engine a replaceable oil filter (Honda -HB6-) and eliminating the 2.5 lb spinner from the rotating mass equation.
Driven valve covers, cam cover, inspection plugs, oil fill cap.
Hard Racing engine support brace and shift shaft support bracket.
Core braided brake lines front and rear.
CRG shorty levers.
I heard through a mutual friend there might be some ooohhhlins on that bike......
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on April 20, 2017, 10:44:37 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on April 20, 2017, 10:44:37 PM
Easiest way to get the wheels off...
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Chuck & Susan on April 22, 2017, 06:18:09 AM
Post by: Chuck & Susan on April 22, 2017, 06:18:09 AM
We did that to our bike....but not on purpose. :D
They just don't look right laying like that.
Chuck & Susan
They just don't look right laying like that.
Chuck & Susan
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on April 22, 2017, 10:15:59 AM
Post by: Nice Goat on April 22, 2017, 10:15:59 AM
Battery was five years old, and the dash had a lot of fading and discoloration.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Fencejumper09 on April 24, 2017, 08:54:52 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on April 24, 2017, 08:54:52 AM
Updated the EFI map in the 690 adding more fuel to try to smooth out this beast a little! Of course the cable I purchased had an issue! Someone ham fisted the connector until it cut the wire!
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: norton73 on April 24, 2017, 11:07:15 PM
Post by: norton73 on April 24, 2017, 11:07:15 PM
Got my monies worth out of the last rear tire on the Norton.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on April 25, 2017, 08:42:37 AM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on April 25, 2017, 08:42:37 AM
So the KDX is alive again. Grand total investment so far 425.... not too bad.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Al Goodwin on April 25, 2017, 01:44:19 PM
Post by: Al Goodwin on April 25, 2017, 01:44:19 PM
Twin, toggle switch activated, radiators on my KLR twin radiators.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on April 25, 2017, 01:47:30 PM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on April 25, 2017, 01:47:30 PM
Cpu fans?
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Chuck & Susan on April 25, 2017, 06:30:26 PM
Post by: Chuck & Susan on April 25, 2017, 06:30:26 PM
She got a bath today. Isn't she pretty?(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170425/933560132adec27ccf2ce70fdbdb9f81.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Al Goodwin on April 25, 2017, 08:53:43 PM
Post by: Al Goodwin on April 25, 2017, 08:53:43 PM
Quote from: IceCold4x4 on April 25, 2017, 01:47:30 PM
Cpu fans?
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on April 25, 2017, 09:05:58 PM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on April 25, 2017, 09:05:58 PM
Quote from: Al Goodwin on April 25, 2017, 08:53:43 PMWell I'll beQuote from: IceCold4x4 on April 25, 2017, 01:47:30 PM
Cpu fans?
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Fencejumper09 on April 26, 2017, 08:32:41 PM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on April 26, 2017, 08:32:41 PM
New air box and efi maps to boot!
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on April 26, 2017, 10:52:32 PM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on April 26, 2017, 10:52:32 PM
Had some help from Kyle but found the missing bolt for the kips, played with the mix screw a bit and it's alive and well it seems. Still a few things to take care of but it's ready for a trip to the dirt to have fun. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170427/4a5ac89124ce1cdec5c4530ae5af71df.jpg)
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Title: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on April 26, 2017, 11:20:54 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on April 26, 2017, 11:20:54 PM
Replaced rear brake pads, changed oil and filter, and added a few tie-downs for the luggage rack.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on April 27, 2017, 04:09:59 PM
Post by: KevinB on April 27, 2017, 04:09:59 PM
Installed pure, unadulterated evil on the 510.
But just an evil mock-up for now...waiting on a caliper relocation bracket and need to install shorter chain.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/165359255.jpg)
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/165359256.jpg)
But just an evil mock-up for now...waiting on a caliper relocation bracket and need to install shorter chain.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/165359255.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: yamahamer on April 27, 2017, 05:35:23 PM
Post by: yamahamer on April 27, 2017, 05:35:23 PM
Following Kevin....................................
Built the wife a Sumo today. ;D
Built the wife a Sumo today. ;D
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: kdtrull on April 27, 2017, 06:38:45 PM
Post by: kdtrull on April 27, 2017, 06:38:45 PM
Bessie got new shoes too. The Tellico ride a couple weeks ago ate up my rear Shinko 244. I thought it was in pretty good shape before I left.
My roommate up there said it wore out so quick because KLRs have too much torque :o. I think his mama drank a lot while he was wait'n to get born too. ;D
(http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss4/kdtrull/20170427_161530_zpsolgt5vde.jpg) (http://s556.photobucket.com/user/kdtrull/media/20170427_161530_zpsolgt5vde.jpg.html)
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The front goes on tomorrow....I'm tard.
My roommate up there said it wore out so quick because KLRs have too much torque :o. I think his mama drank a lot while he was wait'n to get born too. ;D
(http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss4/kdtrull/20170427_161530_zpsolgt5vde.jpg) (http://s556.photobucket.com/user/kdtrull/media/20170427_161530_zpsolgt5vde.jpg.html)
(http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss4/kdtrull/20170427_182434_zpsvthn0tli.jpg) (http://s556.photobucket.com/user/kdtrull/media/20170427_182434_zpsvthn0tli.jpg.html)
The front goes on tomorrow....I'm tard.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DachshundUberAlles on April 29, 2017, 11:32:23 AM
Post by: DachshundUberAlles on April 29, 2017, 11:32:23 AM
Picked up GROM from Hargroves Friday. Joey installed the Ohlins cartridges and springs in the forks and the Ohlins shock on the rear. That rear shock is oh so pretty...
rides good too.
rides good too.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on May 03, 2017, 05:36:02 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on May 03, 2017, 05:36:02 PM
I got the KTM primarily for trail and woods riding, so I wanted something more aggressive than the stock TKC80s. Installed Tubliss system and Dunlop AT81s (rear is "reinforced carcass" desert version).
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: gulfcoaster on May 03, 2017, 05:43:13 PM
Post by: gulfcoaster on May 03, 2017, 05:43:13 PM
All I did was ride it home from the shop yesterday. They did a lot to it though. New airbox from Rottweiler Performance, a working rear brake, new shoes, and a bunch of other bits and parts I had acquired but hadn't gotten around to installing. It's been way too long without the bike, almost two months. Long story short, KTM corporate sucks, but they make awesome bikes.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on May 06, 2017, 09:04:43 AM
Post by: merc16 on May 06, 2017, 09:04:43 AM
Hey GC , is that a Corbin on your KTM ? How do you like it compared to the stocker ?
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: gulfcoaster on May 06, 2017, 12:07:00 PM
Post by: gulfcoaster on May 06, 2017, 12:07:00 PM
It sure is. I love it. The stock seat is terrible!! The Corbin makes long rides much more enjoyable.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on May 08, 2017, 11:18:05 AM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on May 08, 2017, 11:18:05 AM
Not so much to my bike but for my bikes. New tires and rims for the tow rig so it won't get stuck getting anywhere, and a trailer so I won't have to beg people to haul stuff for me anymore now that I don't have access to a sprinter van whenever I want.
Lots of stuff one the way for the kdx.... Lots of wrenching to do before this weekend. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170508/9084d2b9b15b790239b5f5faa01f4219.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170508/ea25284851a02bbdef39e134f98027bf.jpg)
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Lots of stuff one the way for the kdx.... Lots of wrenching to do before this weekend. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170508/9084d2b9b15b790239b5f5faa01f4219.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170508/ea25284851a02bbdef39e134f98027bf.jpg)
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Title: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on May 10, 2017, 08:48:59 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on May 10, 2017, 08:48:59 PM
Worked on the Goldwing today. The windshield is supposed to be adjustable but it was sticking. I removed the nose fairing and disassembled the mechanism, cleaned it and lubricated it. Also removed the heated grips (which were too small) and installed a set of Progrip 698s which are about 3/4" longer. Lastly, I removed the side wings because they were ugly and they'll get in the way of my highway pegs (coming soon).
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Title: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on May 11, 2017, 08:46:35 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on May 11, 2017, 08:46:35 PM
Little more work on the Wing tonight. The hazard button and the foglight button were both sticking, so I took them apart and cleaned them with contact cleaner. Also got my trailer hitch installed.
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Spent some time working on the KTM also. Replaced the clutch lever which broke last weekend while riding single track. Then I installed some stronger handguards with bar end inserts (had to tap the bars first).
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Spent some time working on the KTM also. Replaced the clutch lever which broke last weekend while riding single track. Then I installed some stronger handguards with bar end inserts (had to tap the bars first).
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170512/cdd33f388547f6ddf2e59154088612d3.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Crandon on May 15, 2017, 07:57:00 AM
Post by: Crandon on May 15, 2017, 07:57:00 AM
Forgot to take pictures while I was working because things just weren't going right. But I moved my high way pegs so they don't drag the ground in curves, new LED headlight, and new additional LED brake lights. Purchased new LED light pods to go on the front for additional lighting at night.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on May 17, 2017, 10:05:55 PM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on May 17, 2017, 10:05:55 PM
Installed some new clean bling things (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170518/fbf2977aa953e679671d916bf56abb3b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170518/9ac3ea0f33dbf94d9c7a93f5555d7c9e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170518/d90a218bcd2458aafb97e90fa6bc7e8c.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DachshundUberAlles on June 09, 2017, 05:59:42 PM
Post by: DachshundUberAlles on June 09, 2017, 05:59:42 PM
Got the cheap OE chain and Vee Rubber tires off GROM and installing a Vortex aluminum rear sprocket, DID chain, Pirelli Diablo scooter tires and some gold anodized 90 degree aluminum rim valves. A quick ride showed a HUGE difference in ride quality from doing something the factory seems to deem unimportant, balancing the wheels/tires.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on June 20, 2017, 08:26:15 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on June 20, 2017, 08:26:15 PM
Charged the battery on the KTM, because like a dumbass, I left the key on and drained it. >:(
Also changed the final drive gear oil on the Goldwing. Had the remove the right-side exhaust to refill the oil. >:(
Also changed the final drive gear oil on the Goldwing. Had the remove the right-side exhaust to refill the oil. >:(
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on July 12, 2017, 02:17:42 PM
Post by: KevinB on July 12, 2017, 02:17:42 PM
Did some general maintenance on the TE610.
Swapped the subframe...
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/165814537.jpg)
The original subframe (bottom) has a design that has a tendency for the rear arms to break off if any weight is carried via a luggage rack, etc. A common fix is to weld on reinforcing plates...I was able to stumble across a subframe on eBay that had already been reinforced...and for about the same $$$ it would have cost me to have it done somewhere locally.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/165814539.jpg)
The bike now has 10k miles. Since I was going into the clutch side to check a couple of other potential issues, I figured I'd go ahead and change out the clutch.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/165814541.jpg)
One potential issue on the 610's is a bronze bushing that wears and causes a loose clutch basket. Several owners have posted YouTube vids showing theirs noticeably wobbling with a few mm's of play. I rocked mine back and forth and found minimal movement.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/165814543.jpg)
Another potential problem is that the counter-balancer nut on the crankshaft either comes loose, or was improperly torqued from the factory...some reporting theirs was finger-tight. If it comes loose, the engine develops massive vibrations and shears the woodruff key off the shaft.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/165814546.jpg)
I didn't have a 38mm socket in order to apply the correct 75 lb/ft torque, but I did have an official "big ass" 1.5" box-end wrench. I put a significant amount of "oomp" on the wrench with no movement...definitely not loose.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/165814545.jpg)
Last issue I checked (but didn't photo) was the cam chain tensioner. The Husky has an automatic tensioner, but apparently they used a spring that places too much tension and can cause premature chain stretch.
Husky says to check the tensioner and replace the chain when it's showing 10 clicks out on the ratcheting pawl. Several owners have reported that their tensioners were showing 10 clicks as soon as 2500 miles, while others have gotten 15k out of theirs before needing replacement.
The previous owner had the tension checked by the dealer at the 6k service, but no mention of what position the ratchet was showing. With 10k miles I knew it was time to check again, and that the chain should be nearing the end of it's life. Pulling the CCT is a fairly simple procedure once the exhaust is removed. Hoping that I was going to go 3 for 3 on dodging inbred Italian headaches, I pulled the tensioner with some trepidation.
It was showing 7 or 8 clicks out, hard to tell with aging eyes...so looks like I can replace the cam chain at my leisure (winter project?).
Swapped the subframe...
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/165814537.jpg)
The original subframe (bottom) has a design that has a tendency for the rear arms to break off if any weight is carried via a luggage rack, etc. A common fix is to weld on reinforcing plates...I was able to stumble across a subframe on eBay that had already been reinforced...and for about the same $$$ it would have cost me to have it done somewhere locally.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/165814539.jpg)
The bike now has 10k miles. Since I was going into the clutch side to check a couple of other potential issues, I figured I'd go ahead and change out the clutch.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/165814541.jpg)
One potential issue on the 610's is a bronze bushing that wears and causes a loose clutch basket. Several owners have posted YouTube vids showing theirs noticeably wobbling with a few mm's of play. I rocked mine back and forth and found minimal movement.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/165814543.jpg)
Another potential problem is that the counter-balancer nut on the crankshaft either comes loose, or was improperly torqued from the factory...some reporting theirs was finger-tight. If it comes loose, the engine develops massive vibrations and shears the woodruff key off the shaft.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/165814546.jpg)
I didn't have a 38mm socket in order to apply the correct 75 lb/ft torque, but I did have an official "big ass" 1.5" box-end wrench. I put a significant amount of "oomp" on the wrench with no movement...definitely not loose.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/165814545.jpg)
Last issue I checked (but didn't photo) was the cam chain tensioner. The Husky has an automatic tensioner, but apparently they used a spring that places too much tension and can cause premature chain stretch.
Husky says to check the tensioner and replace the chain when it's showing 10 clicks out on the ratcheting pawl. Several owners have reported that their tensioners were showing 10 clicks as soon as 2500 miles, while others have gotten 15k out of theirs before needing replacement.
The previous owner had the tension checked by the dealer at the 6k service, but no mention of what position the ratchet was showing. With 10k miles I knew it was time to check again, and that the chain should be nearing the end of it's life. Pulling the CCT is a fairly simple procedure once the exhaust is removed. Hoping that I was going to go 3 for 3 on dodging inbred Italian headaches, I pulled the tensioner with some trepidation.
It was showing 7 or 8 clicks out, hard to tell with aging eyes...so looks like I can replace the cam chain at my leisure (winter project?).
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: matthew.j.riley1 on July 30, 2017, 05:30:05 PM
Post by: matthew.j.riley1 on July 30, 2017, 05:30:05 PM
Got a sweet deal on a barely used Rekluse core exp 3.0 and finally got it installed today on my scooter. Can't wait to go try it out. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170730/288f25924cd8f77394409c66c52438d5.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: springer on July 30, 2017, 05:36:16 PM
Post by: springer on July 30, 2017, 05:36:16 PM
Quote from: matthew.j.riley1 on July 30, 2017, 05:30:05 PMNICE 2-smoker you got there! ;)
Got a sweet deal on a barely used Rekluse core exp 3.0 and finally got it installed today on my scooter. Can't wait to go try it out. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170730/288f25924cd8f77394409c66c52438d5.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: norton73 on August 26, 2017, 06:45:25 PM
Post by: norton73 on August 26, 2017, 06:45:25 PM
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on September 04, 2017, 07:55:22 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on September 04, 2017, 07:55:22 PM
Changed back to the Conti Twinduros on the KTM ... those Geomax AT81s are a real bitch to get off the rim.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: klaviator on September 15, 2017, 04:39:44 PM
Post by: klaviator on September 15, 2017, 04:39:44 PM
Think it may time to clean the air filter on my Kymco?
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It's a home made foam filter. The foam was deteriorating so I removed the old foam and put in a new piece. I'm waiting for the glue to dry before oiling it and re-installing it.
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It's a home made foam filter. The foam was deteriorating so I removed the old foam and put in a new piece. I'm waiting for the glue to dry before oiling it and re-installing it.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on September 15, 2017, 05:21:52 PM
Post by: merc16 on September 15, 2017, 05:21:52 PM
Added these sweet levers to the 07(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170915/34c29ad12b43ed5fe88f3f4551a9b2be.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on November 09, 2017, 10:15:02 PM
Post by: KevinB on November 09, 2017, 10:15:02 PM
When you lack talent, anything helps...
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Mulley on November 10, 2017, 12:30:47 PM
Post by: Mulley on November 10, 2017, 12:30:47 PM
Quote from: KevinB on November 09, 2017, 10:15:02 PM
When you lack talent, anything helps...
Another cheater.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: norton73 on November 19, 2017, 10:54:44 AM
Post by: norton73 on November 19, 2017, 10:54:44 AM
Lynn's '83 BMW R80ST has no sparks,
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: norton73 on November 20, 2017, 08:56:59 PM
Post by: norton73 on November 20, 2017, 08:56:59 PM
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/R80ST/i-pwpWjHX/0/da633e9e/XL/2017-11-20%20001%202017-11-20%20002-XL.jpg)
New Dyna coil and still no sparkles.
Swapped the ignition module with the one out of my GS and then got sparks.
Got one on order from Rick Jones. he thinks the bad coil fried the module.
New Dyna coil and still no sparkles.
Swapped the ignition module with the one out of my GS and then got sparks.
Got one on order from Rick Jones. he thinks the bad coil fried the module.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Fencejumper09 on November 21, 2017, 08:11:11 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on November 21, 2017, 08:11:11 AM
Stable footing on the YZ!
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Fencejumper09 on November 22, 2017, 07:27:32 PM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on November 22, 2017, 07:27:32 PM
Fat boy spring on the YZ!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171123/856de687686108cec5b0c818d4311e66.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: yamahamer on November 25, 2017, 01:58:40 PM
Post by: yamahamer on November 25, 2017, 01:58:40 PM
After riding yesterday I decided I needed my bars higher up. Installed ROX risers on it today and flushed the clutch with some fresh mineral oil.
Looks funny with the bars so high but feels great.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171125/fd46e966c9e986d90b9307329175ae9b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171125/ccea3ee47f9a34176398e1794c2840fa.jpg)
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Looks funny with the bars so high but feels great.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171125/fd46e966c9e986d90b9307329175ae9b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171125/ccea3ee47f9a34176398e1794c2840fa.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on November 25, 2017, 02:20:50 PM
Post by: merc16 on November 25, 2017, 02:20:50 PM
Is the clutch baby smooth now ? : )
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: yamahamer on November 25, 2017, 02:23:14 PM
Post by: yamahamer on November 25, 2017, 02:23:14 PM
Quote from: merc16 on November 25, 2017, 02:20:50 PM
Is the clutch baby smooth now ? : )
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;D Even smells like a fresh baby. :D
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: gulfcoaster on November 25, 2017, 04:44:22 PM
Post by: gulfcoaster on November 25, 2017, 04:44:22 PM
Quote from: yamahamer on November 25, 2017, 01:58:40 PMWhat is that plated two stroke?
After riding yesterday I decided I needed my bars higher up. Installed ROX risers on it today and flushed the clutch with some fresh mineral oil.
Looks funny with the bars so high but feels great.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171125/fd46e966c9e986d90b9307329175ae9b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171125/ccea3ee47f9a34176398e1794c2840fa.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: yamahamer on November 25, 2017, 04:45:35 PM
Post by: yamahamer on November 25, 2017, 04:45:35 PM
Quote from: gulfcoaster on November 25, 2017, 04:44:22 PM2011 Gas Gas EC250.
What is that plated two stroke?
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: gulfcoaster on November 25, 2017, 04:48:26 PM
Post by: gulfcoaster on November 25, 2017, 04:48:26 PM
Quote from: yamahamer on November 25, 2017, 04:45:35 PMNice...thinking about plating a Beta two stroke in the future instead of a 500 four stroke. You have any regrets range wise?
2011 Gas Gas EC250.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on November 25, 2017, 05:09:32 PM
Post by: KevinB on November 25, 2017, 05:09:32 PM
I installed a new tow rig this morning. Well, "poor man's" new...it's an '07 w/ 24k miles.
While not earth-shattering, it is significant for me. I just realized that before today, I'd fathered more children (two) over the last 17 years than number of 4-wheeled vehicles bought. I bought my current Expedition 9 1/2 years ago in 2008 when George W. was still President. Before that, I bought my previous Expedition six months before my first child was born in 2000.
Hopefully I'll get 10 years worth of picking up new bikes out of this one.
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While not earth-shattering, it is significant for me. I just realized that before today, I'd fathered more children (two) over the last 17 years than number of 4-wheeled vehicles bought. I bought my current Expedition 9 1/2 years ago in 2008 when George W. was still President. Before that, I bought my previous Expedition six months before my first child was born in 2000.
Hopefully I'll get 10 years worth of picking up new bikes out of this one.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: yamahamer on November 25, 2017, 05:10:05 PM
Post by: yamahamer on November 25, 2017, 05:10:05 PM
Quote from: gulfcoaster on November 25, 2017, 04:48:26 PMI run out of gas before it does.
Nice...thinking about plating a Beta two stroke in the future instead of a 500 four stroke. You have any regrets range wise?
It's not fun for any long range on road but great for just connecting trails.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: gulfcoaster on November 25, 2017, 05:12:08 PM
Post by: gulfcoaster on November 25, 2017, 05:12:08 PM
Quote from: yamahamer on November 25, 2017, 05:10:05 PMJust what I wanted to hear.
I run out of gas before it does.
It's not fun for any long range on road but great for just connecting trails.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: kylepeterson on November 25, 2017, 06:57:10 PM
Post by: kylepeterson on November 25, 2017, 06:57:10 PM
Quote from: KevinB on November 25, 2017, 05:09:32 PM
I installed a new tow rig this morning. Well, "poor man's" new...it's an '07 w/ 24k miles.
While not earth-shattering, it is significant for me. I just realized that before today, I'd fathered more children (two) over the last 17 years than number of 4-wheeled vehicles bought. I bought my current Expedition 9 1/2 years ago in 2008 when George W. was still President. Before that, I bought my previous Expedition six months before my first child was born in 2000.
Hopefully I'll get 10 years worth of picking up new bikes out of this one.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/166625372.jpg)
what the hell ? how the hell do people find 10 year old trucks with no miles ? i know you usually have to pay a premium for low milage, but damn, it's amazing anyone can NOT drive a car/truck for a decade. :-|
congrats, dats nice if it's anything like mulley's
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on November 25, 2017, 09:00:55 PM
Post by: KevinB on November 25, 2017, 09:00:55 PM
Quote from: kylepeterson on November 25, 2017, 06:57:10 PM
what the hell ? how the hell do people find 10 year old trucks with no miles ? i know you usually have to pay a premium for low milage, but damn, it's amazing anyone can NOT drive a car/truck for a decade. :-|
I didn't even have to pay a premium for the mileage/condition...it was listed on Facebook Marketplace at the same price as similar age trucks with 150k - 200k miles.
Even a blind squirrel trips over a nut every now and then. Pretty sure I've used up all my luck for the next couple of years, though.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on November 28, 2017, 10:40:42 AM
Post by: DonJuan on November 28, 2017, 10:40:42 AM
While waiting on some parts in the mail, I was tinkering around and decided to clean up casting fins in my kdx cylinder. Not a port job, per se, but just smoothing things out a little. Probably 0 performance gains, but working in casting quality all of my life, I couldn't resist cleaning up the core lines and removing burrs...
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: LawnmowerRG on November 28, 2017, 11:28:23 PM
Post by: LawnmowerRG on November 28, 2017, 11:28:23 PM
Nice work
You may get more than you think. You have probably added 10%+ to the port area.
My experience has been that little things like that can make a big difference.
You may get more than you think. You have probably added 10%+ to the port area.
My experience has been that little things like that can make a big difference.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Mulley on November 29, 2017, 10:09:08 AM
Post by: Mulley on November 29, 2017, 10:09:08 AM
Quote from: DonJuan on November 28, 2017, 10:40:42 AMI find this very interesting. What did you use to polish with? Dremel tool? I love 2 strokes and I know all of the pro teams polish and check everything for perfection. I'm always afraid that if I touch it somehow it will get worse instead of better.
While waiting on some parts in the mail, I was tinkering around and decided to clean up casting fins in my kdx cylinder. Not a port job, per se, but just smoothing things out a little. Probably 0 performance gains, but working in casting quality all of my life, I couldn't resist cleaning up the core lines and removing burrs...
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on November 29, 2017, 10:18:54 AM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on November 29, 2017, 10:18:54 AM
Quote from: Mulley on November 29, 2017, 10:09:08 AMA basic port cleanup and knife edge of the vanes shouldn't ever hurt. Just don't go too far and hit water or change the port shape and it should only be gains
I find this very interesting. What did you use to polish with? Dremel tool? I love 2 strokes and I know all of the pro teams polish and check everything for perfection. I'm always afraid that if I touch it somehow it will get worse instead of better.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on November 29, 2017, 08:54:37 PM
Post by: DonJuan on November 29, 2017, 08:54:37 PM
Quote from: Mulley on November 29, 2017, 10:09:08 AMWell, I used the predecessor to the Dremel, a single speed Craftsman rotary tool. Same premise, just louder and less control than a Dremel. 28000 RPMs of destruction. Used abrasive cones and cylinders, then a stainless brush to clean it up.
I find this very interesting. What did you use to polish with? Dremel tool? I love 2 strokes and I know all of the pro teams polish and check everything for perfection. I'm always afraid that if I touch it somehow it will get worse instead of better.
I figured if I messed it up, I could justify a cylinder from Eric Gorr or some other specialist.
Not that this body of work reflects it, but I've worked around machining and pattern and tool making for a while. I doubt it'll amount to much performance wise, but I know it'll reduce turbulence in the intake.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Fencejumper09 on November 30, 2017, 07:50:14 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on November 30, 2017, 07:50:14 AM
I found some rust and why my swingarm wouldn't rotate through its range of motion!!
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on November 30, 2017, 08:25:25 AM
Post by: merc16 on November 30, 2017, 08:25:25 AM
Ehh, probably could have sprayed a little WD-40 on it annnnd it'd be fine. : D
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: jrobinson on November 30, 2017, 11:32:50 AM
Post by: jrobinson on November 30, 2017, 11:32:50 AM
You have to be careful of those grease worms getting in the bearings and eating all the grease. :)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on December 02, 2017, 03:50:02 PM
Post by: merc16 on December 02, 2017, 03:50:02 PM
Out with the old, in with the Rizomas ! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171202/14d714acc53e59c3e35db8418b0a17a8.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171202/cdcd1a55725ab40e3062fd983207f6bb.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171202/f51fa09b6998f12f9c17d7dff68bdb7a.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on December 02, 2017, 03:51:21 PM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on December 02, 2017, 03:51:21 PM
Installed the last bit of the duc fairing. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171202/d925133544b2da9a96910f9bb29ce519.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on December 02, 2017, 05:44:27 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on December 02, 2017, 05:44:27 PM
Completed carb mods
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Title: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on December 03, 2017, 08:42:29 PM
Post by: DonJuan on December 03, 2017, 08:42:29 PM
Lots of scraping gaskets off,
New top end
Boyesen reeds
new coolant
New Rotella
Inspected wheel bearings (all good)
A few craft beers
Got 'er all put back together, and didn't have any leftover parts. Just so my neighbors will continue to like me, I'm going to wait until tomorrow to fire it off.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171204/01406f5d297cd38bfb288b7caaeb2e6a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171204/35dd8d52341f000bf2e7e818231919cb.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171204/3bad8d397aef4ae0ebce9862100456e8.jpg)
...and new grips
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New top end
Boyesen reeds
new coolant
New Rotella
Inspected wheel bearings (all good)
A few craft beers
Got 'er all put back together, and didn't have any leftover parts. Just so my neighbors will continue to like me, I'm going to wait until tomorrow to fire it off.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171204/01406f5d297cd38bfb288b7caaeb2e6a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171204/35dd8d52341f000bf2e7e818231919cb.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171204/3bad8d397aef4ae0ebce9862100456e8.jpg)
...and new grips
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Fencejumper09 on December 04, 2017, 08:00:33 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on December 04, 2017, 08:00:33 AM
So it was Saturday but got all new swingarm, linkage and shock bearings installed in the YZ!
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: kylepeterson on December 04, 2017, 05:12:08 PM
Post by: kylepeterson on December 04, 2017, 05:12:08 PM
Quote from: DonJuan on December 03, 2017, 08:42:29 PM
Lots of scraping gaskets off,
New top end
Boyesen reeds
new coolant
New Rotella
Inspected wheel bearings (all good)
A few craft beers
Got 'er all put back together, and didn't have any leftover parts. Just so my neighbors will continue to like me, I'm going to wait until tomorrow to fire it off.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171204/01406f5d297cd38bfb288b7caaeb2e6a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171204/35dd8d52341f000bf2e7e818231919cb.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171204/3bad8d397aef4ae0ebce9862100456e8.jpg)
...and new grips
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good lord man, that's the best looking e I've never seen ! we'll have to rectify that sometime. congrats, it's freaking sweet to have an isdt/isde champion in the stable the man would be proud to throw a leg over !
http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/halloffame/detail.aspx?RacerID=176
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on December 04, 2017, 05:54:16 PM
Post by: DonJuan on December 04, 2017, 05:54:16 PM
Quote from: kylepeterson on December 04, 2017, 05:12:08 PMI turned on my fuel and 4 seconds later all three overflow hoses were overflowing ... I guess I got the float height wrong
good lord man, that's the best looking e I've never seen ! we'll have to rectify that sometime. congrats, it's freaking sweet to have an isdt/isde champion in the stable the man would be proud to throw a leg over !
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: kylepeterson on December 04, 2017, 06:20:07 PM
Post by: kylepeterson on December 04, 2017, 06:20:07 PM
Quote from: DonJuan on December 04, 2017, 05:54:16 PM
I turned on my fuel and 4 seconds later all three overflow hoses were overflowing ... I guess I got the float height wrong
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make sure the float needle is even there... not saying I've ever left it in the bowl before, but. .
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on December 05, 2017, 01:15:42 AM
Post by: DonJuan on December 05, 2017, 01:15:42 AM
Quote from: kylepeterson on December 04, 2017, 06:20:07 PMIt was in there... but sticking a bit. I honed out the needle valve seat with some 1000 grit. Put it all back together and... it did it again.
make sure the float needle is even there... not saying I've ever left it in the bowl before, but. .
So, I figured the float must be getting hung up on something. I shaved the fins (parting lines) off the sides of the float, smoothed out the part line on the jet block, and ever so gently bent the overflow pipe, up and toward the center (away from the float). Reinstalled it all back on the bike and gave it a try.
However, before I turned the petcock on, I put some empty cans on the overflow pipes, just in case... Due to the fact that I was prepared for a fuel spill, the Carburetor Gods took mercy on me and the damn thing worked as intended.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: LawnmowerRG on December 05, 2017, 06:49:48 PM
Post by: LawnmowerRG on December 05, 2017, 06:49:48 PM
I don't know how many of you remember Mark (custom cab)
Did a couple things to his XR650 today. You guys that know him give him shout. He said he is going to start riding again.
First was a new Baja Design LED head light and a set of blinkers.
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The shop lights are on.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots-1/i-sqG6S5k/0/455586ac/S/65924508-5402-4802-B73D-C07FB82F8A01-S.jpg)
Then a new rear rack with a little down sizing of the rear tail light assembly.
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The new setup includes a Baja Design LED tail/break light.
LED blinkers and LED Tag Lights
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Did a couple things to his XR650 today. You guys that know him give him shout. He said he is going to start riding again.
First was a new Baja Design LED head light and a set of blinkers.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots-1/i-LsdXtVb/0/3dda25c2/S/05333C44-16B0-4C33-ACE5-514AF5B2C81C-S.jpg)
The shop lights are on.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots-1/i-sqG6S5k/0/455586ac/S/65924508-5402-4802-B73D-C07FB82F8A01-S.jpg)
Then a new rear rack with a little down sizing of the rear tail light assembly.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots-1/i-x6vtLgZ/0/d55bc97d/S/F2DDC195-F371-49F7-A8D4-471C51A83FDA-S.jpg)
The new setup includes a Baja Design LED tail/break light.
LED blinkers and LED Tag Lights
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots-1/i-rtzBJPN/0/12c4547d/S/71A9369F-71CA-44F9-B4D6-B902E8045CB0-S.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots-1/i-Q2fVwhT/0/dac0656b/S/F881B970-28D4-4E40-A565-4AFF234B7CD6-S.jpg)
Title: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on December 06, 2017, 07:17:29 PM
Post by: DonJuan on December 06, 2017, 07:17:29 PM
Fired up the KDX tonight. No gas leaks, don't bog. Needs some carb fine tuning after finishing the break in.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on December 06, 2017, 09:55:22 PM
Post by: DonJuan on December 06, 2017, 09:55:22 PM
Quote from: merc16 on December 02, 2017, 03:50:02 PMI like that blue ZRX! I had a 2000 Black/silver/ gold bike and loved everything about it except for 6th gear.
Out with the old, in with the Rizomas ! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171202/14d714acc53e59c3e35db8418b0a17a8.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171202/cdcd1a55725ab40e3062fd983207f6bb.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171202/f51fa09b6998f12f9c17d7dff68bdb7a.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on December 06, 2017, 10:02:07 PM
Post by: merc16 on December 06, 2017, 10:02:07 PM
Thanks ! It's always a work in progress.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on December 07, 2017, 03:01:18 PM
Post by: KevinB on December 07, 2017, 03:01:18 PM
Installed Flexx Bars on the 200 to hopefully reduce or eliminate my hands going numb after @ 30 minutes of riding. Also treated it to some new handguards to replace the bent Enduro Engineering guards (I crash a lot).
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/166686113.jpg)
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/166686114.jpg)
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/166686113.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: kylepeterson on December 07, 2017, 09:27:29 PM
Post by: kylepeterson on December 07, 2017, 09:27:29 PM
dropped some unreliable , untested, unbent bars on. this should be good for another ten minutes.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on December 09, 2017, 05:04:11 PM
Post by: merc16 on December 09, 2017, 05:04:11 PM
Added some brake lines to the 07 :
(https://i.imgur.com/n7Vsdvpm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/E0Rp6o6l.jpg)
Now I don't have to do this when I want to stop,
https://youtu.be/hBhlQgvHmQ0
(https://i.imgur.com/n7Vsdvpm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/E0Rp6o6l.jpg)
Now I don't have to do this when I want to stop,
https://youtu.be/hBhlQgvHmQ0
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: maydaymike on December 09, 2017, 08:35:37 PM
Post by: maydaymike on December 09, 2017, 08:35:37 PM
Removed the engine from my '65 Honda Dream, and disassembled the top end. The engine seized on a ride a few months ago and Ive finally gotten around to seeing what's up. I was hoping for a seized piston. I found a piston with a hole in it, and a connecting rod seized on the crankshaft. 
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on December 10, 2017, 03:36:56 PM
Post by: merc16 on December 10, 2017, 03:36:56 PM
I take it a rebuild/resurrection is in order for the lil' Honda ?
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on December 10, 2017, 04:24:01 PM
Post by: merc16 on December 10, 2017, 04:24:01 PM
If I can't have a Super Duke at least I can have SD turn signals. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171210/9ef31bef041cec6b6629c51543d829ce.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171210/efd48df320e9abe71f19fe9081be7163.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: jrou111 on December 10, 2017, 09:33:44 PM
Post by: jrou111 on December 10, 2017, 09:33:44 PM
Fixed the front tube in the GasGas, then went and rode in the snow.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on December 13, 2017, 06:25:16 PM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on December 13, 2017, 06:25:16 PM
Master cylinder went out in the kdx so rigged up something from spare parts to make a ride yesterday.... (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171214/e29c27a647bfffc89125cd63e88e3cd6.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on December 16, 2017, 02:28:07 PM
Post by: DonJuan on December 16, 2017, 02:28:07 PM
Some carb adjustments and a new front tube. Even though it didn't seem like it, I must've pinched it- flat again 30 minutes later.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171216/6bb20ce95f62adc5f5bd2d6ead497798.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: klaviator on December 16, 2017, 04:23:04 PM
Post by: klaviator on December 16, 2017, 04:23:04 PM
My latest mod. It was a lot of work installing it but well worth it ;D
(https://photos.smugmug.com/2017-pics/i-SNDtzBp/0/966cff29/L/PC160025-L.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/2017-pics/i-SNDtzBp/0/966cff29/L/PC160025-L.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on December 16, 2017, 05:03:41 PM
Post by: merc16 on December 16, 2017, 05:03:41 PM
The Givi or the MA sticker ?
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: LawnmowerRG on December 27, 2017, 01:25:50 PM
Post by: LawnmowerRG on December 27, 2017, 01:25:50 PM
Installed some struts to stop my top plate/top box mount from flexing so much. If you haven't noticed metal top plates tend to break over time. Always at the last mounting holes if the are aloud to flex.
material list.
3/4-1/8th angle 3ft including the bracket I bent at the wrong angle (pic at the bottom).
1/4-5/8-1in spacer X2
spacial Detroit Diesel injector washers (I have a few if you need some. Pic at next to bottom).
6mm-45mm stainless steal socket head allen screws.
tools
drill
steep bit
screw driver
bench vice
die grinder with cutting wheel.
a couple drivers to remove and install screws
T-27
6mm allen
3mm allen
8mm wrench
Find a solid spot to brace from (yes I forgot to take a picture before I started).
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots-1/i-KZSGW6S/0/29ee4059/M/3AA78DBA-F2CE-4E28-87AA-C3054C308B9E-M.jpg)
aluminum angle before cutting
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots-1/i-3Xc8FGR/0/60e3dfc2/M/D5444786-077A-4F82-870A-FF6FDCEFD64D-M.jpg)
Then trimmed some angles to clear the plate and back of the bike.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots-1/i-Rbcc2M2/0/38b3619b/M/A2B6C645-9A49-407A-A76A-0B1A23CA2292-M.jpg)
bending my tabs to fit flat against the plate and my spacers.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots-1/i-xVShBgH/0/02f214f7/M/C04A62AA-F03B-483C-8A1F-2E92F802BCE0-M.jpg)
Drilled some holes. If you used a step bit you can chamfer the holes at the same time.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots-1/i-bFfdWkC/0/557ca6d1/M/9E252D49-F5E2-448E-BC48-D9FBEB64348B-M.jpg)
a little shaping to clear the tail light.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots-1/i-V7WDR4B/0/a0a50353/M/6F5E2AB2-1615-43C1-9E49-9540A7ACE939-M.jpg)
filing all the edges and corners so they don't cut you.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots-1/i-hbww5qc/0/1f1d3a59/M/AC98667B-048E-4506-B166-E109FB29A383-M.jpg)
finally bolting it on.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots-1/i-3wnfv2t/0/96ad8085/M/31762ABA-2986-44B5-926A-5EA2933B41F5-M.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots-1/i-pR7CKhp/0/e665dc43/M/A3F2A464-4EAB-4EEB-A75B-4432C969061A-M.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots-1/i-HwvkNGG/0/156ad133/M/97C2463D-7995-4644-A4A6-3ACDE84AB50D-M.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots-1/i-gHh6f7J/0/d53951c0/M/2D9E75D6-79F5-4E93-A507-6EE6B73AC9F0-M.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots-1/i-HwvkNGG/0/156ad133/M/97C2463D-7995-4644-A4A6-3ACDE84AB50D-M.jpg)
these washers are flat on one side and convex on the other. used because the mating surface for the spacers is concave.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots-1/i-ZJcxwvx/0/1b534b3b/M/04EF7CD0-0F34-4BFE-B58C-71E54CDF51D1-M.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots-1/i-swdL676/0/2ec55b40/M/9BB2C4B1-81BD-48DB-829D-CE23DBA8A47F-M.jpg)
material list.
3/4-1/8th angle 3ft including the bracket I bent at the wrong angle (pic at the bottom).
1/4-5/8-1in spacer X2
spacial Detroit Diesel injector washers (I have a few if you need some. Pic at next to bottom).
6mm-45mm stainless steal socket head allen screws.
tools
drill
steep bit
screw driver
bench vice
die grinder with cutting wheel.
a couple drivers to remove and install screws
T-27
6mm allen
3mm allen
8mm wrench
Find a solid spot to brace from (yes I forgot to take a picture before I started).
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots-1/i-KZSGW6S/0/29ee4059/M/3AA78DBA-F2CE-4E28-87AA-C3054C308B9E-M.jpg)
aluminum angle before cutting
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots-1/i-3Xc8FGR/0/60e3dfc2/M/D5444786-077A-4F82-870A-FF6FDCEFD64D-M.jpg)
Then trimmed some angles to clear the plate and back of the bike.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots-1/i-Rbcc2M2/0/38b3619b/M/A2B6C645-9A49-407A-A76A-0B1A23CA2292-M.jpg)
bending my tabs to fit flat against the plate and my spacers.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots-1/i-xVShBgH/0/02f214f7/M/C04A62AA-F03B-483C-8A1F-2E92F802BCE0-M.jpg)
Drilled some holes. If you used a step bit you can chamfer the holes at the same time.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots-1/i-bFfdWkC/0/557ca6d1/M/9E252D49-F5E2-448E-BC48-D9FBEB64348B-M.jpg)
a little shaping to clear the tail light.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots-1/i-V7WDR4B/0/a0a50353/M/6F5E2AB2-1615-43C1-9E49-9540A7ACE939-M.jpg)
filing all the edges and corners so they don't cut you.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots-1/i-hbww5qc/0/1f1d3a59/M/AC98667B-048E-4506-B166-E109FB29A383-M.jpg)
finally bolting it on.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots-1/i-3wnfv2t/0/96ad8085/M/31762ABA-2986-44B5-926A-5EA2933B41F5-M.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots-1/i-pR7CKhp/0/e665dc43/M/A3F2A464-4EAB-4EEB-A75B-4432C969061A-M.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots-1/i-HwvkNGG/0/156ad133/M/97C2463D-7995-4644-A4A6-3ACDE84AB50D-M.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots-1/i-gHh6f7J/0/d53951c0/M/2D9E75D6-79F5-4E93-A507-6EE6B73AC9F0-M.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots-1/i-HwvkNGG/0/156ad133/M/97C2463D-7995-4644-A4A6-3ACDE84AB50D-M.jpg)
these washers are flat on one side and convex on the other. used because the mating surface for the spacers is concave.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots-1/i-ZJcxwvx/0/1b534b3b/M/04EF7CD0-0F34-4BFE-B58C-71E54CDF51D1-M.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots-1/i-swdL676/0/2ec55b40/M/9BB2C4B1-81BD-48DB-829D-CE23DBA8A47F-M.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: renchinrider on December 27, 2017, 08:42:41 PM
Post by: renchinrider on December 27, 2017, 08:42:41 PM
Wow, Lawnmower...That's some true craftsmanship built into those struts! The outcome looks great!
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Fencejumper09 on December 28, 2017, 08:05:27 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on December 28, 2017, 08:05:27 AM
Fresh coolant and front wheel bearings!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-vhR9cxW/0/4027157f/L/i-vhR9cxW-L.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-vhR9cxW/0/4027157f/L/i-vhR9cxW-L.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: LawnmowerRG on December 28, 2017, 10:49:08 AM
Post by: LawnmowerRG on December 28, 2017, 10:49:08 AM
Quote from: renchinrider on December 27, 2017, 08:42:41 PM
Wow, Lawnmower...That's some true craftsmanship built into those struts! The outcome looks great!
Thank you.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on December 28, 2017, 05:25:37 PM
Post by: merc16 on December 28, 2017, 05:25:37 PM
Quote from: Fencejumper09 on December 28, 2017, 08:05:27 AMThat's......
Fresh coolant and front wheel bearings!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-vhR9cxW/0/4027157f/L/i-vhR9cxW-L.jpg)
cool !
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: 2smoke on December 28, 2017, 07:54:53 PM
Post by: 2smoke on December 28, 2017, 07:54:53 PM
Copied Kevin. Condensed review: Stow the straps, go with the MX Mounts
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(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/KEUnF8oPVRoJHnLOj6luyKamrNethEPjIOyTP-KHrjmSuJKsPzWdkrxSBkAxH-AE0swtXcP4gvs8pcX_fTJLCwek8ZzzT-y-xA2sPQcH15Hn6hiVXSR5N62L_990o9_jsdYYSmsy20TqlNPBIlRje8N4axP5Z3-N-ztTDG99GwszL-NilRNH-SuL_hKtvwu-PrLr4GYJzX-GwyUeWqnO-UIGMBI89CFEAdr4ahlAIfUzv-oDKl2_sl-hm4IEwWp1Pq6XM9839XO2cqazCVEuKiDRZaAhVDlWM3ORwUSyJrqt6_t-ASw4h-zucz2QpCED9mgrrXGk8afIOrYYw3jpFCzXHgQwGKUF3rOhkGG2P9V-6efIpWyFrtrKPTwapFAEtitnyfmDv4HvCdcJRXtLp5qezIQJ0-2ktQx1WcYhP9VbddysggJ_vMq0flLNt0oE-RMC7xwIbJyeoBHYZaBSzN6EkNxzAxVZB29RPSUXJIP2dJsDuYEP7xQqV9JiroVoeHPxB4zyVRG4tS6GG5CdcNQWOTz_4s5EmFl105Dr7BLJVNALB0FBML2_3RTp8lBU6kEqz2Gqelo1fAhKcNzZ_vbCQt9dp0WZqj_o40fzQWS-FQAVFYB3I4OgfN49ILTHjVKTU7EMZ7CtrgwFQ5O6KvTi6oRQJRE=w654-h872-no)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Fencejumper09 on December 29, 2017, 08:30:19 PM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on December 29, 2017, 08:30:19 PM
Rebuilt the rear master cylinder and installed a new chain and sprockets! My counter shaft sprocket nut was finger tight with no locking washer tabs folded up! Glad I found that before failure!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171230/544ec781a7e464a5fe274e1f6c3e265e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171230/255c23d1dc04e188a8e3a53d9c558501.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171230/a0b41d780961cfff7c80f8d4bf257bf0.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171230/6f7789d6519492ef2ba72f46d3afddfe.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on December 31, 2017, 05:33:32 PM
Post by: merc16 on December 31, 2017, 05:33:32 PM
Installed a better triple tree of mythical power :(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171231/504c8e190511e78708013c6cc740d55a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171231/161eeedec62d9b960072e79d60e64744.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171231/fa2b82599af9a9d787fd68c0a276f6f9.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171231/a51d0bff47fdbea4d4abbfdc8e2d7a68.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171231/f3dba457b50dad09bc8c4e4846753785.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: renchinrider on December 31, 2017, 09:32:34 PM
Post by: renchinrider on December 31, 2017, 09:32:34 PM
Merc, does your new triple tree have the same rake angle as your OEM did? That's an impressive (and FAST-looking!) bike!
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on December 31, 2017, 09:42:35 PM
Post by: merc16 on December 31, 2017, 09:42:35 PM
I'm not sure on that. It's a second hand part. The fairing does seem to sit lower. The steering stem is titanium. I did install new Kawasaki bearing and race set.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on December 31, 2017, 09:52:25 PM
Post by: merc16 on December 31, 2017, 09:52:25 PM
Pic of the included solid mount risers and super cool steering stem nut.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180101/a5547466e4eb213e25414944d287379d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180101/4c3899cc452919e8ec32789d9e01e740.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: LawnmowerRG on January 01, 2018, 11:40:19 AM
Post by: LawnmowerRG on January 01, 2018, 11:40:19 AM
Those are some nice parts Merc.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on January 01, 2018, 12:24:27 PM
Post by: merc16 on January 01, 2018, 12:24:27 PM
Thank you LG and RR !
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on January 01, 2018, 08:34:29 PM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on January 01, 2018, 08:34:29 PM
Quote from: merc16 on January 01, 2018, 12:24:27 PMI'll never get mine to the level of yours Justin. Congrats. Looking better than ever.
Thank you LG and RR !
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on January 01, 2018, 08:58:17 PM
Post by: merc16 on January 01, 2018, 08:58:17 PM
Thanks John. Once you flip$ the Duc then the the Black Pearl shall rise to her glory too !
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on January 01, 2018, 09:00:48 PM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on January 01, 2018, 09:00:48 PM
Quote from: merc16 on January 01, 2018, 08:58:17 PMLol it'll never be that clean. But some new triples and forks are on the wish list.
Thanks John. Once you flip$ the Duc then the the Black Pearl shall rise to her glory too !
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on January 01, 2018, 09:03:30 PM
Post by: merc16 on January 01, 2018, 09:03:30 PM
Stites triples.....
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on January 01, 2018, 09:04:25 PM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on January 01, 2018, 09:04:25 PM
Quote from: merc16 on January 01, 2018, 09:03:30 PMI'll be doing some zx14 forks so we will see.
Stites triples.....
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: jrou111 on January 13, 2018, 09:40:05 PM
Post by: jrou111 on January 13, 2018, 09:40:05 PM
Finally got around to installing my Altrider Skid Plate on my Super Tenere. It wasn't bad, just a lot of bolts for all the brackets. Hope it helps protect the oil filter and oil sump well. Also did the 2nd oil change a little early (3300 miles vs 4000 miles) just because I didn't want to have to take this thing back off anytime soon.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Fencejumper09 on January 13, 2018, 11:08:06 PM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on January 13, 2018, 11:08:06 PM
Fixed a little oil seep and found some nearly melted wires!!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180114/3eb8f8d0a0c95b78b1ec653af1b548ca.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180114/e5bdda06b048f890ca2fcf27a5417df1.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Fencejumper09 on January 15, 2018, 07:55:18 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on January 15, 2018, 07:55:18 AM
Continued the winter maintenance on the 690!
Found some more chaffed wires. The engineers at KTM thought they would be fine routed under the battery tray!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-XbKvXMW/0/c114e855/L/i-XbKvXMW-L.jpg)
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All cleaned up!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-vRxwcbQ/0/ee556772/L/i-vRxwcbQ-L.jpg)
And sustenance!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-ThWTVLL/0/7e1d6cd3/L/i-ThWTVLL-L.jpg)
Valve check. All in spec!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-xZdQnN8/0/174cb547/L/i-xZdQnN8-L.jpg)
Preparing for the fuel filter change to come this weekend.
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Found some more chaffed wires. The engineers at KTM thought they would be fine routed under the battery tray!
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All cleaned up!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-vRxwcbQ/0/ee556772/L/i-vRxwcbQ-L.jpg)
And sustenance!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-ThWTVLL/0/7e1d6cd3/L/i-ThWTVLL-L.jpg)
Valve check. All in spec!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-xZdQnN8/0/174cb547/L/i-xZdQnN8-L.jpg)
Preparing for the fuel filter change to come this weekend.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Fencejumper09 on January 16, 2018, 04:48:30 PM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on January 16, 2018, 04:48:30 PM
Got the tank drained, about froze my fingers off!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180116/88cf6e23cc2fc01dd04561e68ebbbd6b.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on January 17, 2018, 09:18:45 AM
Post by: merc16 on January 17, 2018, 09:18:45 AM
Now that's there is some dedication in these temps !
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Fencejumper09 on January 19, 2018, 10:14:27 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on January 19, 2018, 10:14:27 AM
Rebuilt the front master cylinder on the YZ!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-sRhWsz9/0/414590eb/L/i-sRhWsz9-L.jpg)
Also figured out why the throttle was a little notchy, there was some grip glue in the housing so I cleaned that up as well! Silky smooth now!!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-sRhWsz9/0/414590eb/L/i-sRhWsz9-L.jpg)
Also figured out why the throttle was a little notchy, there was some grip glue in the housing so I cleaned that up as well! Silky smooth now!!
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on January 19, 2018, 03:21:18 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on January 19, 2018, 03:21:18 PM
Finished work early, so I rejetted the DR650 for colder weather and more fuel economy. Blue needle, 4th from top, down to 150 main. Performed the work using only what is in my tool roll.
Runs much better, very little popping. Went to fill up my gas tank with corn-free gas. Going to see how far I can go on one full tank.
Also installed a pair of Giant Loop luggage mounts.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180119/4747ef16d6322db8fcd4f99c27d2e9bf.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180119/ee310733e90012f4a9d6c87cd2103c9d.jpg)
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Runs much better, very little popping. Went to fill up my gas tank with corn-free gas. Going to see how far I can go on one full tank.
Also installed a pair of Giant Loop luggage mounts.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180119/4747ef16d6322db8fcd4f99c27d2e9bf.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: gulfcoaster on January 19, 2018, 05:30:35 PM
Post by: gulfcoaster on January 19, 2018, 05:30:35 PM
The DR is starting to look Colorado worthy.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Gam on January 19, 2018, 05:59:22 PM
Post by: Gam on January 19, 2018, 05:59:22 PM
I didn't know those Giant Loop luggage mounts existed, have to check my bikes and see if I have good places to put them,
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on January 19, 2018, 10:27:39 PM
Post by: KevinB on January 19, 2018, 10:27:39 PM
Mosko Moto has some similar mounts...I ordered four yesterday (along with a Reckless 40 system).
https://moskomoto.com/collections/hardware-parts/products/cleat-kit
https://moskomoto.com/collections/hardware-parts/products/cleat-kit
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on January 20, 2018, 01:30:33 AM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on January 20, 2018, 01:30:33 AM
Finally. Tore the rear suspension apart and in. The process of rebuilding it entirely. Rebuilt the shock and re sprung it. All. New linkage bearings and waiting on the swing arm bearings. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180120/9245d250313fbf2104280d04e484e3a6.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180120/ce3d572eef6f4bc6da296ee9753d7f40.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180120/59a19ac66d2e211f5df776c6e0c06f93.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180120/d77ed70d967d4509fa6c651dbdb1d935.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: yamahamer on January 20, 2018, 02:57:25 PM
Post by: yamahamer on January 20, 2018, 02:57:25 PM
Some much needed brake fluid change on the Kow. Now it can actually stop. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180120/856cc5d2b3fb67e3cd14cd6b8dad1264.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180120/50bf087323df587033d1906bc06588cd.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on January 21, 2018, 05:13:46 PM
Post by: DonJuan on January 21, 2018, 05:13:46 PM
Replaced KLR subframe bolts, left side fell out, so I put two high grade bolts in, with blue loctite.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180121/eeb7d292e3fcf1852aef0ed4ae629371.jpg)
On the KDX , I had a suspicion that my lean condition in midrange was caused by my lean fuel ratio. Drained the 32:1 premix from the KDX, and replaced it with 50:1. She likes the 50:1, Crafted with kawasaki oil. No more plug fouling, starts smooth, and runs like a scalded dog. A few little screw adjustments and she was doing alright.
Found this after returning from the test ride.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180121/992eb187c8391d6381a2b1d04319a71b.jpg)
A quick look inside the KIPS cover revealed a loose KIPS shaft keeper screw. Cleaned it up, and reset it with some loctite.
Oh my, it's running tight now. I'm ready to ride, next time there's an opportunity.
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On the KDX , I had a suspicion that my lean condition in midrange was caused by my lean fuel ratio. Drained the 32:1 premix from the KDX, and replaced it with 50:1. She likes the 50:1, Crafted with kawasaki oil. No more plug fouling, starts smooth, and runs like a scalded dog. A few little screw adjustments and she was doing alright.
Found this after returning from the test ride.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180121/992eb187c8391d6381a2b1d04319a71b.jpg)
A quick look inside the KIPS cover revealed a loose KIPS shaft keeper screw. Cleaned it up, and reset it with some loctite.
Oh my, it's running tight now. I'm ready to ride, next time there's an opportunity.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Fencejumper09 on January 21, 2018, 09:48:16 PM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on January 21, 2018, 09:48:16 PM
Quote from: KevinB on January 19, 2018, 10:27:39 PM
Mosko Moto has some similar mounts...I ordered four yesterday (along with a Reckless 40 system).
https://moskomoto.com/collections/hardware-parts/products/cleat-kit
Dang I really want that Reckless 40!!
After I rebuilt the front master cylinder I decided to freshen up the fork oil! I don't think they have had new oil in a while!
While doing this I found an issue or TWO with my brake line! Looks Like I will be bleeding again next week!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-nWK6xgc/0/3e1c1771/L/i-nWK6xgc-L.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: yamahamer on January 30, 2018, 08:20:17 PM
Post by: yamahamer on January 30, 2018, 08:20:17 PM
Never trade bikes in the cold rain , you will miss things.
Sad part is it wouldn't have been a deal breaker if he would've just been honest.
Leson learned. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180131/01956956733973967bb74f0f1b944faf.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180131/99e209930d5954015a37559b0176931e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180131/1921017ee40728402f053be00e3ab4e5.jpg)
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Sad part is it wouldn't have been a deal breaker if he would've just been honest.
Leson learned. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180131/01956956733973967bb74f0f1b944faf.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180131/99e209930d5954015a37559b0176931e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180131/1921017ee40728402f053be00e3ab4e5.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Fencejumper09 on January 31, 2018, 08:12:08 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on January 31, 2018, 08:12:08 AM
Damn that sucks! Was it a hole that went all the way through?
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: yamahamer on January 31, 2018, 01:38:39 PM
Post by: yamahamer on January 31, 2018, 01:38:39 PM
Quote from: Fencejumper09 on January 31, 2018, 08:12:08 AM
Damn that sucks! Was it a hole that went all the way through?
Just a T shaped crack that started leaking. Could've ended very bad. It would've been nice to know it was there before I flogged it down the road.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on January 31, 2018, 08:10:28 PM
Post by: KevinB on January 31, 2018, 08:10:28 PM
That was a pretty d'bag-ish move to pull on a fellow forum member. >:(
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on January 31, 2018, 08:39:29 PM
Post by: KevinB on January 31, 2018, 08:39:29 PM
Heading to Colorado this summer for a dual-sport ride, so I've started prepping the bikes with armor for rock-impact protection and adding some luggage capacity (haven't decided which bike I'm taking yet).
Trail Jammer clutch cover armor, and a used carbon fiber pipe guard off eBay for the Husaberg...
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/166945271.jpg)
The 640 got a Flatland Racing skidplate to replace the stock plastic spitball guard and a ProMoto Billet cargo rack...
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/166945249.jpg)
Whichever bike makes the trip, it'll be pack-muling a Mosko Moto Reckless 40 luggage set.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/166945578.jpg)
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/166945202.jpg)
Trail Jammer clutch cover armor, and a used carbon fiber pipe guard off eBay for the Husaberg...
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/166945271.jpg)
The 640 got a Flatland Racing skidplate to replace the stock plastic spitball guard and a ProMoto Billet cargo rack...
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/166945249.jpg)
Whichever bike makes the trip, it'll be pack-muling a Mosko Moto Reckless 40 luggage set.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/166945578.jpg)
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/166945202.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Fencejumper09 on February 01, 2018, 09:27:27 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on February 01, 2018, 09:27:27 AM
Hey, something is up with my brakes. Must be time for a rebuild. Nah, you are just an idiot!
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on February 04, 2018, 11:10:06 AM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on February 04, 2018, 11:10:06 AM
I broke lots of stuff yesterday. Bent bars and bark busters. Broken shifter, and a smoked clutch and something inside the engine isn't happy. And tons of mud to clean off... (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180204/f7282bd5cdbeedb99df7b02d095c5f91.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on February 04, 2018, 11:34:41 AM
Post by: merc16 on February 04, 2018, 11:34:41 AM
Quote from: IceCold4x4 on February 04, 2018, 11:10:06 AMIs the rider ok ?
I broke lots of stuff yesterday. Bent bars and bark busters. Broken shifter, and a smoked clutch and something inside the engine isn't happy. And tons of mud to clean off... (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180204/f7282bd5cdbeedb99df7b02d095c5f91.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on February 04, 2018, 11:36:03 AM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on February 04, 2018, 11:36:03 AM
Quote from: merc16 on February 04, 2018, 11:34:41 AMBeat and bruised but otherwise OK.
Is the rider ok ?
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on February 04, 2018, 11:36:35 AM
Post by: merc16 on February 04, 2018, 11:36:35 AM
Good to hear !
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on February 05, 2018, 10:09:23 PM
Post by: merc16 on February 05, 2018, 10:09:23 PM
Changed the rear turn signals to some oem KTM signals for the 07. Now I'm melon shape signal free !(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180206/fd756141fbc10b9c967ad2d4b201575b.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: kylepeterson on February 06, 2018, 07:39:17 AM
Post by: kylepeterson on February 06, 2018, 07:39:17 AM
Dropped a couple phones on the bars to make sure I could stand having two going at once.... Self guided hard enduro is coming up and I want to have redundancies.
Swapped to a higher compression head...
Cut off an old kips cover to make a 1.5cm spacer for the resonating chamber. Supposedly this makes for a much more grunty bottom end power range. Between this and the higher comp head, it works very very well. I tested jetting and the other two changes on some harder single track last weekend and was happy with the tractor abilities being improved a good bit.
Swapped to a higher compression head...
Cut off an old kips cover to make a 1.5cm spacer for the resonating chamber. Supposedly this makes for a much more grunty bottom end power range. Between this and the higher comp head, it works very very well. I tested jetting and the other two changes on some harder single track last weekend and was happy with the tractor abilities being improved a good bit.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Mulley on February 06, 2018, 09:50:11 AM
Post by: Mulley on February 06, 2018, 09:50:11 AM
Quote from: kylepeterson on February 06, 2018, 07:39:17 AM
Dropped a couple phones on the bars to make sure I could stand having two going at once.... Self guided hard enduro is coming up and I want to have redundancies.
Swapped to a higher compression head...
Cut off an old kips cover to make a 1.5cm spacer for the resonating chamber. Supposedly this makes for a much more grunty bottom end power range. Between this and the higher comp head, it works very very well. I tested jetting and the other two changes on some harder single track last weekend and was happy with the tractor abilities being improved a good bit.
I have zero machining abilities, this fascinates me.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on February 18, 2018, 12:31:35 PM
Post by: merc16 on February 18, 2018, 12:31:35 PM
I installed some CRG Lanesplitter bar end mirrors. Now I can see behind me and they give it a much cleaner look. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180218/e65f76479a7f7a6cb3dfc9d6d94be46f.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180218/527b58af29619e376b0f9ba9da6c14b2.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on February 19, 2018, 09:57:39 AM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on February 19, 2018, 09:57:39 AM
Quote from: merc16 on February 18, 2018, 12:31:35 PMStock mirrors suck so bad they shouldn't have made it to production
I installed some CRG Lanesplitter bar end mirrors. Now I can see behind me and they give it a much cleaner look. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180218/e65f76479a7f7a6cb3dfc9d6d94be46f.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180218/527b58af29619e376b0f9ba9da6c14b2.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on February 23, 2018, 06:40:51 PM
Post by: KevinB on February 23, 2018, 06:40:51 PM
Did some freshening up on the two-hunny...
New reeds and a JD jet kit
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/167046382.jpg)
Motoz Arena Hybrid / Tubliss combo for the rear (old vs. new)
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/167046383.jpg)
New reeds and a JD jet kit
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/167046382.jpg)
Motoz Arena Hybrid / Tubliss combo for the rear (old vs. new)
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/167046383.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: springer on February 23, 2018, 08:44:33 PM
Post by: springer on February 23, 2018, 08:44:33 PM
Quote from: KevinB on February 23, 2018, 06:40:51 PMCOOL! How are you likeing the Tubliss system? Does the 100psi "mini tube" hold the tire well? How low do you run the pressures in the tire? 8psi, 10psi, or higher?
Did some freshening up on the two-hunny...
New reeds and a JD jet kit
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/167046382.jpg)
Motoz Arena Hybrid / Tubliss combo for the rear
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/167046383.jpg)
I wish they made one to fit the A.T. ...probably wouldn't help my riding though. It would just remove 1 more excuse for why I sux. :D
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on February 23, 2018, 10:29:41 PM
Post by: KevinB on February 23, 2018, 10:29:41 PM
Love it so far...I used it on my Huskys (510/610) and currently have it on my Husaberg and the rear of the 200 (I have the Tubliss for the front, just waiting until I need a tire to install). I like not having to carry spare tubes...I carry a rope plug kit and a CO2 inflator.
I check both bladders before each ride (most of the time). I put @ 110 psi in the high pressure bladder, and it usually loses @ 5 - 10 psi after about a week or so. The low pressure bladder stays consistent. I run @ 8 psi for pure off-road, and @ 10 - 12 psi for dual-sporting.
I check both bladders before each ride (most of the time). I put @ 110 psi in the high pressure bladder, and it usually loses @ 5 - 10 psi after about a week or so. The low pressure bladder stays consistent. I run @ 8 psi for pure off-road, and @ 10 - 12 psi for dual-sporting.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Gam on March 06, 2018, 08:26:53 PM
Post by: Gam on March 06, 2018, 08:26:53 PM
Saturday actually. I had broken right rear turn signal stalk and burned out headlamp on the kLR. So I order an OEM turn signal, you can't just get the stalk. I put that on
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Misc/i-m4sSrVM/0/7cd789ac/XL/IMAG0076-XL.jpg)
unbolted the cowling and pulled it forward to get to the bulb only to discover that this resulted in breaking a front turn signal stalk
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Misc/i-dg7vGp2/0/4f78b922/XL/IMAG0077-XL.jpg)
Examination of the remaining intact stalks revealed that they were cracked and rotten. Not wanting to spring for more turn signals, I ordered this KLR turn signal stalk delete kit off of ebay, they do away with the stalks and the signal sit closer in, I should get them Monday. Since the cowling was pushed forward, I took the time to check the wiring on my racing dash.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Misc/i-RMPWpnh/0/573a62c1/XL/DASHBOARD-XL.jpg)
Changed a tire, but didn't use the SpeedyR valve stem insertion method, quick and easy never seems to work for me.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Misc/i-DNCpNJ4/0/167de8ee/L/tire-L.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Misc/i-m4sSrVM/0/7cd789ac/XL/IMAG0076-XL.jpg)
unbolted the cowling and pulled it forward to get to the bulb only to discover that this resulted in breaking a front turn signal stalk
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Misc/i-dg7vGp2/0/4f78b922/XL/IMAG0077-XL.jpg)
Examination of the remaining intact stalks revealed that they were cracked and rotten. Not wanting to spring for more turn signals, I ordered this KLR turn signal stalk delete kit off of ebay, they do away with the stalks and the signal sit closer in, I should get them Monday. Since the cowling was pushed forward, I took the time to check the wiring on my racing dash.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Misc/i-RMPWpnh/0/573a62c1/XL/DASHBOARD-XL.jpg)
Changed a tire, but didn't use the SpeedyR valve stem insertion method, quick and easy never seems to work for me.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Misc/i-DNCpNJ4/0/167de8ee/L/tire-L.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Fencejumper09 on March 07, 2018, 10:17:04 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on March 07, 2018, 10:17:04 AM
Quote from: KevinB on February 23, 2018, 10:29:41 PM
Love it so far...I used it on my Huskys (510/610) and currently have it on my Husaberg and the rear of the 200 (I have the Tubliss for the front, just waiting until I need a tire to install). I like not having to carry spare tubes...I carry a rope plug kit and a CO2 inflator.
I check both bladders before each ride (most of the time). I put @ 110 psi in the high pressure bladder, and it usually loses @ 5 - 10 psi after about a week or so. The low pressure bladder stays consistent. I run @ 8 psi for pure off-road, and @ 10 - 12 psi for dual-sporting.
I have heard that with the high pressure bladder that every time you check the pressure you lose nearly 5psi! May be internet bs but with the low volume I believe it!
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on March 07, 2018, 11:09:06 AM
Post by: KevinB on March 07, 2018, 11:09:06 AM
I use a bicycle floor pump with an integrated gauge on the high pressure bladder. On the low pressure bladder, I use a tire gauge and loose @ 2 psi each time I check it.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Fencejumper09 on March 07, 2018, 01:06:33 PM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on March 07, 2018, 01:06:33 PM
I have a set of Tubliss ready to install when I need new tires on the YZ!
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Mulley on March 07, 2018, 01:34:07 PM
Post by: Mulley on March 07, 2018, 01:34:07 PM
Quote from: KevinB on February 23, 2018, 10:29:41 PMSo what do you consider the benefits of Tubliss on a dual sport?
Love it so far...I used it on my Huskys (510/610) and currently have it on my Husaberg and the rear of the 200 (I have the Tubliss for the front, just waiting until I need a tire to install). I like not having to carry spare tubes...I carry a rope plug kit and a CO2 inflator.
I check both bladders before each ride (most of the time). I put @ 110 psi in the high pressure bladder, and it usually loses @ 5 - 10 psi after about a week or so. The low pressure bladder stays consistent. I run @ 8 psi for pure off-road, and @ 10 - 12 psi for dual-sporting.
I love it on my single track bike. I have front and rear and go as low as 5psi with a tire that has stiff sidewalls. I've even ran 0 psi to get up an extremely muddy hill in a race. I feel like the number one benefit of Tubliss is being able to run low pressure. No need for that on a dualsport though. If it wasn't for this I would just run a heavy duty tube.
I would still suggest carrying a tube with you. A 21 inch will work in the rear in an emergency. Just in case you pop a bladder. Otherwise, you are screwed.
Springer, I really don't see your AT gaining any performance benefit from running a Tubliss.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on March 07, 2018, 02:51:12 PM
Post by: KevinB on March 07, 2018, 02:51:12 PM
For local D/S riding, I just carry the plug kit. I figure that should cover most punctures, and if the hole is too large the high-pressure bladder provides a full bead lock to run it flat until I can get home. In the event the high-pressure bladder gets toasted, I figure I'll call for a ride or tow. :)
On longer trips away from home, I still carry either a tube or a spare high-pressure bladders and spoons.
On longer trips away from home, I still carry either a tube or a spare high-pressure bladders and spoons.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on March 07, 2018, 04:15:21 PM
Post by: KevinB on March 07, 2018, 04:15:21 PM
I guess I should add to and clarify my post above.
When I say I'm using Tubliss for "dual-sporting", I mean on my smaller tagged bikes that will usually get ridden from the house to the trails and possibly on some gnarly terrain (and pavement back home)...it eliminates the need to air up/down.
I'm about to mount some new tires on the 640 and will be continue using UHD tubes on it. I run more pressure in it because of the extra weight and the fact it sees much more pavement...the gnarliest stuff it will usually see is fire roads/jeep trails, so ultimate traction is less critical and I just leave the pressure @ 18 psi.
When I say I'm using Tubliss for "dual-sporting", I mean on my smaller tagged bikes that will usually get ridden from the house to the trails and possibly on some gnarly terrain (and pavement back home)...it eliminates the need to air up/down.
I'm about to mount some new tires on the 640 and will be continue using UHD tubes on it. I run more pressure in it because of the extra weight and the fact it sees much more pavement...the gnarliest stuff it will usually see is fire roads/jeep trails, so ultimate traction is less critical and I just leave the pressure @ 18 psi.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Fencejumper09 on March 08, 2018, 10:02:50 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on March 08, 2018, 10:02:50 AM
Tried to help a friend figure out his 2015 250XC non running issues last night. @bblass , @IceCold4x4 and myself have already put a new top end in it! We observed weak spark and pulled the stator to find some wires rubbing on the flywheel. We tried to clean up the wires and reroute them but the bike still won't start.
Our professional opinion is that when the wires shorted to the flywheel, they fried the stator. I really don't know!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-7NmGQJZ/0/2dfe202a/L/i-7NmGQJZ-L.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-ptT5Bxx/0/397abfee/L/i-ptT5Bxx-L.jpg)
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Our professional opinion is that when the wires shorted to the flywheel, they fried the stator. I really don't know!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-7NmGQJZ/0/2dfe202a/L/i-7NmGQJZ-L.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-ptT5Bxx/0/397abfee/L/i-ptT5Bxx-L.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-9Vh6nsQ/0/8fcaacb8/L/i-9Vh6nsQ-L.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: springer on March 08, 2018, 12:35:10 PM
Post by: springer on March 08, 2018, 12:35:10 PM
Good possibility. I know you probably don't have one, but Fluke makes a small voltage detector that can be used by just placing it on the insulation.
So someone holds it against the spark plug wire, then kick it. It don't light up? Place next to the coil and repeat. No light? and so on and so on, moving on down until you find voltage. (If there is any).
I have a couple at work. I can bring one home tonight and you can get it from me tomorrow. (I will leave for work Friday @ 1pm)
Message me if you want to borrow it. I get an email on my smarty-pants phone when I get a pm here.
So someone holds it against the spark plug wire, then kick it. It don't light up? Place next to the coil and repeat. No light? and so on and so on, moving on down until you find voltage. (If there is any).
I have a couple at work. I can bring one home tonight and you can get it from me tomorrow. (I will leave for work Friday @ 1pm)
Message me if you want to borrow it. I get an email on my smarty-pants phone when I get a pm here.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on March 08, 2018, 04:05:49 PM
Post by: KevinB on March 08, 2018, 04:05:49 PM
Quote from: kylepeterson on March 05, 2018, 05:44:53 PM
I just want to point out a couple of things....
That's Kevin's totally skint rear tire, not mine. Take a long long look folks, this is an anomaly in our universe. Normally a Kevin machine has tits on it, and if there aren't tits it's because it's on a machine about to have tits installed.
@kylepeterson
Because I felt like I was letting Kyle down... :(
New Tractionator H/T rear and Pirelli MT21 front combo
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/167108400.jpg)
:)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: bblass on March 14, 2018, 08:28:58 AM
Post by: bblass on March 14, 2018, 08:28:58 AM
I had an unfortunate meeting with Mr Tree and Mr Rock at dirt school last weekend
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180314/1b20bfe98b14edab37a2da36937b8b35.jpg)
While that little hole may not look like much, it was enough to make my bike puke coolant down the trail.
Using a thing gauge wire, I slowly pushed a bead of JB weld down the broken channel. So far, so good! Here's hoping it holds up on the next ride. I'll have an egg in the truck just in case!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180314/7bae9c3980c7f3fbc6298cd8210b079e.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180314/1b20bfe98b14edab37a2da36937b8b35.jpg)
While that little hole may not look like much, it was enough to make my bike puke coolant down the trail.
Using a thing gauge wire, I slowly pushed a bead of JB weld down the broken channel. So far, so good! Here's hoping it holds up on the next ride. I'll have an egg in the truck just in case!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180314/7bae9c3980c7f3fbc6298cd8210b079e.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: kylepeterson on March 14, 2018, 07:42:49 PM
Post by: kylepeterson on March 14, 2018, 07:42:49 PM
Quote from: KevinB on March 08, 2018, 04:05:49 PMThere we go, fresh tits ! :-)
@kylepeterson
Because I felt like I was letting Kyle down... :(
New Tractionator H/T rear and Pirelli MT21 front combo
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/167108400.jpg)
:)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: kylepeterson on March 14, 2018, 07:44:09 PM
Post by: kylepeterson on March 14, 2018, 07:44:09 PM
Quote from: bblass on March 14, 2018, 08:28:58 AM
I had an unfortunate meeting with Mr Tree and Mr Rock at dirt school last weekend
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180314/1b20bfe98b14edab37a2da36937b8b35.jpg)
While that little hole may not look like much, it was enough to make my bike puke coolant down the trail.
Using a thing gauge wire, I slowly pushed a bead of JB weld down the broken channel. So far, so good! Here's hoping it holds up on the next ride. I'll have an egg in the truck just in case!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180314/7bae9c3980c7f3fbc6298cd8210b079e.jpg)
Jesse Can Mexi CAN !
Gotta love jbweld!
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: kylepeterson on March 14, 2018, 07:51:01 PM
Post by: kylepeterson on March 14, 2018, 07:51:01 PM
I heat and beat on my old crooked FMF pipe today so it would align with the head again. Got it really close and noticed I had some flat stock laying nearby , so I made a torque ring or two.
Basically you use a hole saw to drill a 1 1/2" hole, then a 1 3/4" around it to produce a thick ring out of 1/8" aluminum stock.
The aluminum provides a cushion from all the hammering the pipe does to the head.
Longer pipe is supposed to make more torque too , but I'm skeptical as always. It's only 1/4" , and we all know that's not gonna make it groan any louder.
Took her for a spin to the soccer complex and ran into my buddy Ben. He was not on a bike, car, or even a motorized skateboard. He....
Was...
Running ???
I didn't see any head hunters or wild pigs behind him, so maybe he's not as smart as I thought he was ;-)
But it's always fun to see dirty bike buddies :-)
Basically you use a hole saw to drill a 1 1/2" hole, then a 1 3/4" around it to produce a thick ring out of 1/8" aluminum stock.
The aluminum provides a cushion from all the hammering the pipe does to the head.
Longer pipe is supposed to make more torque too , but I'm skeptical as always. It's only 1/4" , and we all know that's not gonna make it groan any louder.
Took her for a spin to the soccer complex and ran into my buddy Ben. He was not on a bike, car, or even a motorized skateboard. He....
Was...
Running ???
I didn't see any head hunters or wild pigs behind him, so maybe he's not as smart as I thought he was ;-)
But it's always fun to see dirty bike buddies :-)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Mulley on March 14, 2018, 09:08:00 PM
Post by: Mulley on March 14, 2018, 09:08:00 PM
Quote from: kylepeterson on March 14, 2018, 07:51:01 PM
I heat and beat on my old crooked FMF pipe today so it would align with the head again. Got it really close and noticed I had some flat stock laying nearby , so I made a torque ring or two.
Basically you use a hole saw to drill a 1 1/2" hole, then a 1 3/4" around it to produce a thick ring out of 1/8" aluminum stock.
Pictures man. I need pictures.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: bblass on March 14, 2018, 10:17:01 PM
Post by: bblass on March 14, 2018, 10:17:01 PM
I spent all evening rattle canning, sanding and then polishing.
Not there yet, but way better than it was!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180315/1542e646fabd49213ec334f51de80201.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180315/acbff596207284bd66a37f5490299432.jpg)
Not there yet, but way better than it was!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180315/1542e646fabd49213ec334f51de80201.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180315/acbff596207284bd66a37f5490299432.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on March 15, 2018, 08:46:43 AM
Post by: merc16 on March 15, 2018, 08:46:43 AM
Quote from: bblass on March 14, 2018, 10:17:01 PM
I spent all evening rattle canning, sanding and then polishing.
Not there yet, but way better than it was!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180315/1542e646fabd49213ec334f51de80201.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180315/acbff596207284bd66a37f5490299432.jpg)
:P I guess this is the drooling emoji ? Nice V-twin collection !
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on March 17, 2018, 07:23:56 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on March 17, 2018, 07:23:56 PM
Recovered my seat with a Seat Concepts kit.
Also made two tool tubes out of 3" PVC. Used primer and glue to attach an end cap on one end and a threaded cap on the other end. Glued some foam on one side. I'll carry them in my Sweet Cheeks seat widener. They should be waterproof.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180318/9252863268ad02198d8b0179a86ecb95.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180318/9c1bfeecd01250db6fbdfdd2d08f6059.jpg)
Also made two tool tubes out of 3" PVC. Used primer and glue to attach an end cap on one end and a threaded cap on the other end. Glued some foam on one side. I'll carry them in my Sweet Cheeks seat widener. They should be waterproof.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180318/9252863268ad02198d8b0179a86ecb95.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180318/9c1bfeecd01250db6fbdfdd2d08f6059.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Fencejumper09 on March 19, 2018, 09:41:53 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on March 19, 2018, 09:41:53 AM
Goat, that thing is going to be the Colorado Cadillac!!
Title: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on March 20, 2018, 06:53:55 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on March 20, 2018, 06:53:55 PM
Added headlight protection and fender pack (for spare tube and lightweight tire changing items).
Also made a longer wrist strap for my GoPro remote using 1" web strap and buckle from Hobby Lobby.
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Also made a longer wrist strap for my GoPro remote using 1" web strap and buckle from Hobby Lobby.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DachshundUberAlles on March 22, 2018, 07:12:29 PM
Post by: DachshundUberAlles on March 22, 2018, 07:12:29 PM
Just a little tire replacement for the Super Tenere. The OE Bridgestone BattleWings managed to give me 5882 miles. Trying the Michelin Pilot Road 4 Trail. I have no idea what the difference is over the standard PR4, which is available in the 110/80-19 and 150/70-17 sizes, other than the description that the PR4T is "designed for Adventure bikes that are ridden exclusively on the road", but I figured I'd go with them. The price difference was about $3.00 each.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Fencejumper09 on March 23, 2018, 08:10:27 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on March 23, 2018, 08:10:27 AM
New clutch cover! Hopefully this one won't crack as easily!
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Guidedawg on March 23, 2018, 08:12:32 AM
Post by: Guidedawg on March 23, 2018, 08:12:32 AM
Okay, no pics but it wasn't exciting.
Last week, I took my VTX to the local Honda dealership and had a new rear tire mounted.
Last night, I gave it its annual oil change and semi-annual bath.
Last week, I took my VTX to the local Honda dealership and had a new rear tire mounted.
Last night, I gave it its annual oil change and semi-annual bath.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on March 25, 2018, 09:32:54 PM
Post by: DonJuan on March 25, 2018, 09:32:54 PM
Finally put some SW Motech crash bars back on the KLR650. I felt naked without them, (the bars were sacrificed in an accident last August).
On the KDX, I went through every pilot jet from 45 up to 50 and all the way back down to 40. Running smooth, wheelies great.
My wife still hasn't warmed up to the sweet 2 stroke aroma.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180326/ec33e9d4fb00eb11364ae775adac9010.jpg)
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On the KDX, I went through every pilot jet from 45 up to 50 and all the way back down to 40. Running smooth, wheelies great.
My wife still hasn't warmed up to the sweet 2 stroke aroma.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180326/ec33e9d4fb00eb11364ae775adac9010.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: norton73 on March 26, 2018, 01:39:10 PM
Post by: norton73 on March 26, 2018, 01:39:10 PM
Installed the Seat Concepts seat on the klx yesterday. Definitely wider than the rail from Kawasaki.
Gonna adjust the valves this week and then I should be good to go.
Gonna adjust the valves this week and then I should be good to go.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Fencejumper09 on April 02, 2018, 08:03:36 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on April 02, 2018, 08:03:36 AM
Fresh clutch and stiffer springs! The oem spring couldn't keep the power on the ground while in sumo trim! Hope this helps!
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on April 10, 2018, 10:48:22 PM
Post by: DonJuan on April 10, 2018, 10:48:22 PM
Added some graphics to 'Ol Bessie today.
Before...
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After...
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I'm more of a woodland camo kind of guy. The digital camo is alright, but, meh...
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Before...
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After...
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I'm more of a woodland camo kind of guy. The digital camo is alright, but, meh...
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on April 10, 2018, 11:17:37 PM
Post by: DonJuan on April 10, 2018, 11:17:37 PM
Quote from: kylepeterson on March 14, 2018, 07:51:01 PMWhen I rebuilt my 200, I put in a makeshift torque ring too. In my gasket kit there was a washer about 1/8" thick just the right diameter. .. maybe thats what is was for, I don't know. The second ORING on the pipe isn't quite sealed, but it'll do, I think.
I heat and beat on my old crooked FMF pipe today so it would align with the head again. Got it really close and noticed I had some flat stock laying nearby , so I made a torque ring or two.
Basically you use a hole saw to drill a 1 1/2" hole, then a 1 3/4" around it to produce a thick ring out of 1/8" aluminum stock.
The aluminum provides a cushion from all the hammering the pipe does to the head.
Longer pipe is supposed to make more torque too , but I'm skeptical as always. It's only 1/4" , and we all know that's not gonna make it groan any louder.
Took her for a spin to the soccer complex and ran into my buddy Ben. He was not on a bike, car, or even a motorized skateboard. He....
Was...
Running ???
I didn't see any head hunters or wild pigs behind him, so maybe he's not as smart as I thought he was ;-)
But it's always fun to see dirty bike buddies :-)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on April 11, 2018, 08:32:41 PM
Post by: DonJuan on April 11, 2018, 08:32:41 PM
Not exciting, but today the KLR got the rebuilt title inspection, and passed. Now she's legal for the Free State ride. ;)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: kylepeterson on April 12, 2018, 08:04:01 PM
Post by: kylepeterson on April 12, 2018, 08:04:01 PM
I'm going to a once-a-quarter greasing routine.
Also compared spring rates to try and prop up my saggy back end.
Also compared spring rates to try and prop up my saggy back end.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on April 14, 2018, 09:01:04 AM
Post by: merc16 on April 14, 2018, 09:01:04 AM
Cool pic of the Jeep and the KLR, DonJaun . Two vehicles cut from the same cloth.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on April 14, 2018, 06:42:39 PM
Post by: DonJuan on April 14, 2018, 06:42:39 PM
Quote from: merc16 on April 14, 2018, 09:01:04 AMI do agree with that! Thanks!
Cool pic of the Jeep and the KLR, DonJaun . Two vehicles cut from the same cloth.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: odell2115 on April 16, 2018, 12:39:25 AM
Post by: odell2115 on April 16, 2018, 12:39:25 AM
Time for some overdue maintenance. Starting with rear suspension bearings that varied from bad to gone.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: springer on April 16, 2018, 05:24:01 AM
Post by: springer on April 16, 2018, 05:24:01 AM
Quote from: odell2115 on April 16, 2018, 12:39:25 AMI would say you got your monies worth out of them. ;) ;)
Time for some overdue maintenance. Starting with rear suspension bearings that varied from bad to gone.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: klaviator on April 17, 2018, 01:06:11 PM
Post by: klaviator on April 17, 2018, 01:06:11 PM
Saturday was a really crappy rainy day. I was hoping to do the Gymkhana that day but it was rescheduled due to weather. So I used the day do do some overdue maintenance on my Majesty. The belt is scheduled for replacement every 12,500 miles. I have seen posts that the belts will easily go 15-18000 miles but with nearly 14K on the scooter I wanted to at least inspect the belt. I actually bought a replacement belt around a year ago but have been procrastinating. I also figured the air filters might need changing. It makes sense to do both at once since the same stuff has to be taken off the bike.
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So I pulled off a few covers. The main engine air filter goes in that open space on top and there is a filter for the CVT over that open space with all the fins behind it. BTW, that's the variator in there.
The CVT filter:
(https://photos.smugmug.com/2018-pics/i-n5c34Gm/0/bf330de1/L/P4140002-L.jpg)
The engine air filter:
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You think it might be time to replace that filter?
There is a second engine air filter on the right side of the bike.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/2018-pics/i-4kfPBQ4/0/7f1376a2/L/P4140007-L.jpg)
This is the second time I have replaced the filters. All three filters add up to around 100 bucks and that's after Allsport gave me a discount ???
So I had taken the old filters, removed the paper elements and glued in some UNI Filter foam.
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(https://photos.smugmug.com/2018-pics/i-hHG7NFL/0/e2a0b40b/L/P4140010-L.jpg)
And a pic after applying PJ1 filter oil.
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Now I can just clean the filters instead of replacing them.
Back to the CVT.
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Removing the cover exposed the belt. I inspected it and couldn't see any signs of wear. I measured it with a micrometer and there was no difference between it and the new belt. I decided to leave it in for another 3,000 miles or so then replace it even if it still looks good. That main engine filter should probably be cleaned every 3-4k instead of the nearly 7k it had on it.
Then I put everything back together a rode it about 20 miles today. It ran fine and I didn't have any pieces left over so everything is good ;D
(https://photos.smugmug.com/2018-pics/i-kjjWc3f/0/9788a1f3/XL/P4140001-XL.jpg)
So I pulled off a few covers. The main engine air filter goes in that open space on top and there is a filter for the CVT over that open space with all the fins behind it. BTW, that's the variator in there.
The CVT filter:
(https://photos.smugmug.com/2018-pics/i-n5c34Gm/0/bf330de1/L/P4140002-L.jpg)
The engine air filter:
(https://photos.smugmug.com/2018-pics/i-HSVxPCQ/0/882da31f/L/P4140003-L.jpg)
You think it might be time to replace that filter?
There is a second engine air filter on the right side of the bike.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/2018-pics/i-4kfPBQ4/0/7f1376a2/L/P4140007-L.jpg)
This is the second time I have replaced the filters. All three filters add up to around 100 bucks and that's after Allsport gave me a discount ???
So I had taken the old filters, removed the paper elements and glued in some UNI Filter foam.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/2018-pics/i-Kzfz3wQ/0/0275b7ca/L/P4140008-L.jpg)
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(https://photos.smugmug.com/2018-pics/i-hHG7NFL/0/e2a0b40b/L/P4140010-L.jpg)
And a pic after applying PJ1 filter oil.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/2018-pics/i-x6CtzkW/0/c51b724c/L/P4140009-L.jpg)
Now I can just clean the filters instead of replacing them.
Back to the CVT.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/2018-pics/i-qgJ7Q8h/0/f4f73659/L/P4140004-L.jpg)
Removing the cover exposed the belt. I inspected it and couldn't see any signs of wear. I measured it with a micrometer and there was no difference between it and the new belt. I decided to leave it in for another 3,000 miles or so then replace it even if it still looks good. That main engine filter should probably be cleaned every 3-4k instead of the nearly 7k it had on it.
Then I put everything back together a rode it about 20 miles today. It ran fine and I didn't have any pieces left over so everything is good ;D
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on April 17, 2018, 02:06:46 PM
Post by: merc16 on April 17, 2018, 02:06:46 PM
How difficult is it to replace belt ? What all is involved ?
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: klaviator on April 17, 2018, 02:54:05 PM
Post by: klaviator on April 17, 2018, 02:54:05 PM
Quote from: merc16 on April 17, 2018, 02:06:46 PM
How difficult is it to replace belt ? What all is involved ?
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From the pic above all that would be required would be to remove the finned variator outer pulley, remove the belt and put the new one on. Getting to that last pic was a little time consuming because there was a body panel and several covers that needed to be removed. I also had problems with some of the fasteners so I replaced them with better ones. Now that I know what I'm doing I'd guess I could replace the belt in about an hour. That's assuming I didn't have to spend a bunch of time trying to locate the correct tools :D
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on April 17, 2018, 02:58:15 PM
Post by: merc16 on April 17, 2018, 02:58:15 PM
That would be a concern. Would you need any specialty tools for belt r/r ?
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: klaviator on April 17, 2018, 03:20:18 PM
Post by: klaviator on April 17, 2018, 03:20:18 PM
Quote from: merc16 on April 17, 2018, 02:58:15 PM
That would be a concern. Would you need any specialty tools for belt r/r ?
In Impact wrench helps. Sometimes you need a special tool to keep the variator from rotating when you remove or torque the big nut that holds it on. In this case I didn't need a special tool.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: kylepeterson on April 17, 2018, 04:49:15 PM
Post by: kylepeterson on April 17, 2018, 04:49:15 PM
Quote from: klaviator on April 17, 2018, 03:20:18 PM
In Impact wrench helps. Sometimes you need a special tool to keep the variator from rotating when you remove or torque the big nut that holds it on. In this case I didn't need a special tool.
strap wrench made from an old belt?
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: klaviator on April 17, 2018, 05:21:35 PM
Post by: klaviator on April 17, 2018, 05:21:35 PM
Quote from: kylepeterson on April 17, 2018, 04:49:15 PM
strap wrench made from an old belt?
It depends on the scooter. In this case it was real simple. Look at the pic below. There are two large holes in the variator fins. I stuck a large allen wrench in one of those holes and it could only rotate so far before hitting one of the variator cover supports.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on April 17, 2018, 05:31:40 PM
Post by: merc16 on April 17, 2018, 05:31:40 PM
Changed the handlebar on Big Blue for something little more narrow and more pull back. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180417/bfa164943446b80f46e4a30ee6bcb42b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180417/4079edebceeabdb029ea12510acff13e.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on April 17, 2018, 09:20:55 PM
Post by: DonJuan on April 17, 2018, 09:20:55 PM
Quote from: merc16 on April 17, 2018, 05:31:40 PMNice handles. I like those gold forks too.
Changed the handlebar on Big Blue for something little more narrow and more pull back. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180417/bfa164943446b80f46e4a30ee6bcb42b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180417/4079edebceeabdb029ea12510acff13e.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on April 17, 2018, 10:35:39 PM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on April 17, 2018, 10:35:39 PM
Quote from: merc16 on April 17, 2018, 05:31:40 PMLol I went the other way. Less / no pull back and full width dirt bike bars.... Now she feels like a hefty sumo...
Changed the handlebar on Big Blue for something little more narrow and more pull back. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180417/bfa164943446b80f46e4a30ee6bcb42b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180417/4079edebceeabdb029ea12510acff13e.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on April 17, 2018, 10:37:33 PM
Post by: merc16 on April 17, 2018, 10:37:33 PM
Haha ! That's what was on mine.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on April 20, 2018, 11:41:07 PM
Post by: DonJuan on April 20, 2018, 11:41:07 PM
Taking off the 14 year old, skint up tires. Too cheap for pit stands, so I'm kickin it old school with some jack stands and a homemade dirt bike stand.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180421/976ca0d40af092ae0ede98fa2df24693.jpg)
It's quite the contortionist act to accomplish this without dropping the bike.
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Obligatory beer pic. I like green beer too.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180421/30fa40228f5e5e00b86844ff75f3fe53.jpg)
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It's quite the contortionist act to accomplish this without dropping the bike.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180421/00f54d94d82a5f070a36fa5058bcdff4.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180421/5a4b104b6b25c135b39a9d662fa1f50e.jpg)
Obligatory beer pic. I like green beer too.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180421/30fa40228f5e5e00b86844ff75f3fe53.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on April 21, 2018, 07:41:48 AM
Post by: merc16 on April 21, 2018, 07:41:48 AM
Quote from: DonJuan on April 20, 2018, 11:41:07 PM
Taking off the 14 year old, skint up tires. Too cheap for pit stands, so I'm kickin it old school with some jack stands and a homemade dirt bike stand.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180421/976ca0d40af092ae0ede98fa2df24693.jpg)
It's quite the contortionist act to accomplish this without dropping the bike.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180421/00f54d94d82a5f070a36fa5058bcdff4.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180421/5a4b104b6b25c135b39a9d662fa1f50e.jpg)
Obligatory beer pic. I like green beer too.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180421/30fa40228f5e5e00b86844ff75f3fe53.jpg)
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Whoa ! Sweet tires ! Looking forward to a ride report. Please get some stands.
These are my first two recommendations :
http://www.kwickstand.net/Hyper-Formance.com/Lightest_Petcock.html
http://www.kwickstand.net/Hyper-Formance.com/Manual_Cam_Chain_Tensioner.html
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on April 21, 2018, 12:19:56 PM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on April 21, 2018, 12:19:56 PM
And I thought mine was bad.... (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180421/268b303bc044f9daa84e3f8c722c1549.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Fencejumper09 on April 23, 2018, 08:01:20 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on April 23, 2018, 08:01:20 AM
Nice! I like my pilot powers but am on something with nearly half the horsepower and weight!
That ZRX will likely handle the Gymkhana a little better than the Harley!
That ZRX will likely handle the Gymkhana a little better than the Harley!
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: jrou111 on May 08, 2018, 10:08:44 PM
Post by: jrou111 on May 08, 2018, 10:08:44 PM
Oil change, chain lube, fresh air filter on the new-to-me 525 EXC. Promoto billet kickstand on its way to replace the broken stocker. Changing the oil on KTM RFS bikes actually requires laying it on its side to fill the filters and housings with oil.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: kylepeterson on May 09, 2018, 12:53:25 AM
Post by: kylepeterson on May 09, 2018, 12:53:25 AM
started the refresh process
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on May 10, 2018, 10:02:32 PM
Post by: DonJuan on May 10, 2018, 10:02:32 PM
Quote from: kylepeterson on May 09, 2018, 12:53:25 AM
started the refresh process
If I ever have to split mine apart, I'm calling Kyle!
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on May 10, 2018, 10:07:57 PM
Post by: DonJuan on May 10, 2018, 10:07:57 PM
Added a shiny new clutch perch and lever to the KDX
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on May 12, 2018, 06:07:10 PM
Post by: KevinB on May 12, 2018, 06:07:10 PM
Drove to Memphis earlier this week to pick up another dual-sport (450 XCW) off Craigslist. Bike looked solid and well set up...I gave it a good once-over and a test ride and all seemed copacetic.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/167467194.jpg)
One envelope full of cash and a handshake later, she's ready to head home...
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/167470828.jpg)
Got it home and decided to go ahead and do an oil change. I couldn't see the sight glass in the seller's driveway due to the sun, but didn't even think twice that there'd be any issues.
Then I dropped the drain plug... ???
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/167470826.jpg)
I drained and refilled the crankcase three times, until all the caramel milkshake was gone. Wondering...had it been sunk and taken in water, or was it coolant transfer? Checked the rads...almost dry. Refilled the cooling system and noticed a slight tinge to the water...most likely oil. Could be a head gasket, or maybe just a bad water pump seal.
Checked the easiest/cheapest issue first. I ordered the parts from Rocky Mountain ATV at 10pm Wednesday night, had 'em on my doorstep at 11am Thursday.
Water pump seal was toast...almost literally. Looks like heat damage?
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/167470454.jpg)
The seal almost disintegrated while removing...the rubber was brittle and it was almost welded to the impeller shaft.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/167470457.jpg)
The impeller was full of splooge...
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/167470455.jpg)
New pump cover gasket...
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/167470456.jpg)
Fingers crossed that this fixes the problem...
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/167470458.jpg)
Also flushed the cooling system to remove any remaining snot. Now she sits, waiting for more farkling over the next few days...
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/167470463.jpg)
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/167467194.jpg)
One envelope full of cash and a handshake later, she's ready to head home...
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/167470828.jpg)
Got it home and decided to go ahead and do an oil change. I couldn't see the sight glass in the seller's driveway due to the sun, but didn't even think twice that there'd be any issues.
Then I dropped the drain plug... ???
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/167470826.jpg)
I drained and refilled the crankcase three times, until all the caramel milkshake was gone. Wondering...had it been sunk and taken in water, or was it coolant transfer? Checked the rads...almost dry. Refilled the cooling system and noticed a slight tinge to the water...most likely oil. Could be a head gasket, or maybe just a bad water pump seal.
Checked the easiest/cheapest issue first. I ordered the parts from Rocky Mountain ATV at 10pm Wednesday night, had 'em on my doorstep at 11am Thursday.
Water pump seal was toast...almost literally. Looks like heat damage?
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/167470454.jpg)
The seal almost disintegrated while removing...the rubber was brittle and it was almost welded to the impeller shaft.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/167470457.jpg)
The impeller was full of splooge...
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/167470455.jpg)
New pump cover gasket...
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/167470456.jpg)
Fingers crossed that this fixes the problem...
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/167470458.jpg)
Also flushed the cooling system to remove any remaining snot. Now she sits, waiting for more farkling over the next few days...
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/167470463.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on May 12, 2018, 07:05:55 PM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on May 12, 2018, 07:05:55 PM
Looks like this transmission has an extra gear.... (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180513/436c34daabe0a158d5853a61926319ae.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180513/bcc11e3ae88529aa34a498540198aac5.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on May 12, 2018, 07:23:51 PM
Post by: merc16 on May 12, 2018, 07:23:51 PM
Nice John. Looking forward to some pics of bike at Barber.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on May 12, 2018, 07:25:22 PM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on May 12, 2018, 07:25:22 PM
Quote from: merc16 on May 12, 2018, 07:23:51 PMHopefully I'll get some good ones.
Nice John. Looking forward to some pics of bike at Barber.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on May 30, 2018, 03:39:29 PM
Post by: merc16 on May 30, 2018, 03:39:29 PM
Out with the ol' dinosaur T'rex frame sliders and in with Titanium-yum. I even went with a L/S Ti engine bracket and removable frame section Ti bolts. It is only the beginning of Big Blue's Ti addiction. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180530/e1c176d7883f259be44df8a46d29e11a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180530/444316b81b72c30a67a35fcf7159870b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180530/93c300241468034e661e91329c6c7e4e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180530/11d25b1d32871e2be132583300849eec.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180530/d01f277e9da7d64c3cbd7b6ffc8de507.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: gulfcoaster on June 10, 2018, 08:58:05 AM
Post by: gulfcoaster on June 10, 2018, 08:58:05 AM
Got out for a little ride early this morning before the heat becomes too miserable. No fancy app or GPS to call me a liar, so let's say avg speed 45 and Max 60(yeah right).(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180610/e87bcdabf451812ee484c7d704c6a4b1.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180610/df97baf9bc9654957657868a51ace2fc.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on June 10, 2018, 04:12:03 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on June 10, 2018, 04:12:03 PM
Rode 198 miles this weekend, including a lot of dusty roads and creek crossings. Got home and changed the oil & the oil filter, cleaned the air filter, and cleaned dirt off the bike.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on June 11, 2018, 08:21:30 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on June 11, 2018, 08:21:30 PM
Picked up a few items at Harbor Freight...
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: gulfcoaster on June 16, 2018, 03:51:27 PM
Post by: gulfcoaster on June 16, 2018, 03:51:27 PM
Quick Father's day trip to the mountains. Avoided the Gap, rode the skyway and Wayah Rd. Stopped for lunch in Franklin, and got trapped by storms. So we bought some beer, got a room, and called it a day. Pic of my dad with our bikes at one of the lookouts...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180616/0c2d83e828728cbd29f096167afa8499.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: kylepeterson on June 16, 2018, 04:43:50 PM
Post by: kylepeterson on June 16, 2018, 04:43:50 PM
replaced stator (loctite fix#1), flushed radiator, oil changed, checked valves, cleaned/adjusted pumper carb, checked every single nut and bolt for torque, washed (gasp! ) her, printed the forms for South Dakota, and put her away.
not a bad little wheelie booger for $300.
not a bad little wheelie booger for $300.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Fencejumper09 on June 21, 2018, 08:45:42 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on June 21, 2018, 08:45:42 AM
New rubber for the dual sport!
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: bblass on June 21, 2018, 12:25:20 PM
Post by: bblass on June 21, 2018, 12:25:20 PM
Quote from: Nice Goat on June 11, 2018, 08:21:30 PM
Picked up a few items at Harbor Freight...
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That harbor freight lift is GOLD!
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: gulfcoaster on June 21, 2018, 04:25:10 PM
Post by: gulfcoaster on June 21, 2018, 04:25:10 PM
Quote from: Fencejumper09 on June 21, 2018, 08:45:42 AMAre those the Motoz?
New rubber for the dual sport!
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on June 21, 2018, 08:10:19 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on June 21, 2018, 08:10:19 PM
Quote from: bblass on June 21, 2018, 12:25:20 PM
That harbor freight lift is GOLD!
Best $80 that I've spent in a while
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Fencejumper09 on June 22, 2018, 06:40:43 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on June 22, 2018, 06:40:43 AM
Quote from: gulfcoaster on June 21, 2018, 04:25:10 PM
Are those the Motoz?
The rear is the Motoz Tractionator HT and the front is the Pirelli Scorpion Rally. This is the best combo I have found for traction and mileage!
The rear howls like crazy but it is glorious offroad!
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: kdtrull on June 22, 2018, 07:15:58 PM
Post by: kdtrull on June 22, 2018, 07:15:58 PM
Fixin' to:
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Hat-tip for the light tip to @Brian A .
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Hat-tip for the light tip to @Brian A .
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on June 22, 2018, 09:09:19 PM
Post by: DonJuan on June 22, 2018, 09:09:19 PM
Quote from: Fencejumper09 on June 22, 2018, 06:40:43 AMGood looking set of knobs. I don't mind the howl on the road. The only thing that bothers me about running aggressive tires on the road is braking distance increase.
The rear is the Motoz Tractionator HT and the front is the Pirelli Scorpion Rally. This is the best combo I have found for traction and mileage!
The rear howls like crazy but it is glorious offroad!
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on June 24, 2018, 03:18:58 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on June 24, 2018, 03:18:58 PM
Went riding this morning (about 80 miles) to get the rest of the corn out of my tank. Got home and decided to put on new tires and heavy-duty tubes in preparation for my trip next month. Dunlop D606s and IRC HD tubes.
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Title: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: springer on June 24, 2018, 03:23:47 PM
Post by: springer on June 24, 2018, 03:23:47 PM
Quote from: Nice Goat on June 24, 2018, 03:18:58 PM
... IRC HD tubes.
I have found the Michelin HD tubes a pain to take a patch. Have you had the same results with the IRC?
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on June 24, 2018, 05:04:12 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on June 24, 2018, 05:04:12 PM
Quote from: springer on June 24, 2018, 03:23:47 PM
I have found the Michelin HD tubes a pain to take a patch. Have you had the same results with the IRC?
Usually I carry a spare tube. I've only ever had to patch one tube in my life, and I can't remember what brand it was.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on July 02, 2018, 06:08:45 PM
Post by: DonJuan on July 02, 2018, 06:08:45 PM
These could be the sexiest brake lines ever. I'll begin the changeout on the ZRX tonight.
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Title: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on July 04, 2018, 02:54:03 PM
Post by: DonJuan on July 04, 2018, 02:54:03 PM
I cleaned the brake jelly out of my lines and calipers today. Sprayed them out with brake cleaner, now soaking overnight with fresh DOT4. Then a final wipe down and cleaning and she can go back together.
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I bet it'll stop better after this. That's a pretty telling mixture of brake cleaner and rancid brake fluid.
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I bet it'll stop better after this. That's a pretty telling mixture of brake cleaner and rancid brake fluid.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on July 05, 2018, 07:38:03 PM
Post by: DonJuan on July 05, 2018, 07:38:03 PM
Too much orange goo remained in the calipers for me to feel good about reassembly. That and I couldn't resist spending $68 on rebuild kits.
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Spent most of the day trying to clean up the parts, waiting on new seals to get here next week.
Brake cleaner didn't work.
Brake fluid didn't work.
Gasoline made a small dent in the grime.
What worked? S100. Yep, good ol S100 did the trick.
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A 30 minute $100 brake pad change turned into a two week $400 brake system rebuild.
I do it every time.
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Spent most of the day trying to clean up the parts, waiting on new seals to get here next week.
Brake cleaner didn't work.
Brake fluid didn't work.
Gasoline made a small dent in the grime.
What worked? S100. Yep, good ol S100 did the trick.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180706/5ef848633f1df3e5c07a3628651b2027.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180706/6bea6376036b88e2bc386b1f6207b373.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180706/f2574f325f241fbc73ad15e487845909.jpg)
A 30 minute $100 brake pad change turned into a two week $400 brake system rebuild.
I do it every time.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on July 05, 2018, 08:20:02 PM
Post by: merc16 on July 05, 2018, 08:20:02 PM
Wow ! They look new !
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on July 05, 2018, 08:53:14 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on July 05, 2018, 08:53:14 PM
Quote from: DonJuan on July 04, 2018, 02:54:03 PM
...brake jelly...
Mmmmm, yummy!
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Mulley on July 06, 2018, 07:53:40 PM
Post by: Mulley on July 06, 2018, 07:53:40 PM
DonJuan, it looks like S100 did an impressive job cleaning those. How much was the cleaner vs the elbow grease?
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on July 06, 2018, 09:31:40 PM
Post by: DonJuan on July 06, 2018, 09:31:40 PM
Quote from: Mulley on July 06, 2018, 07:53:40 PMMaybe 5 minutes per piece of scrubbing with a toothbrush, after a 20 minute presoak. Before that they looked rough.
DonJuan, it looks like S100 did an impressive job cleaning those. How much was the cleaner vs the elbow grease?
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on July 15, 2018, 04:38:27 AM
Post by: merc16 on July 15, 2018, 04:38:27 AM
Random pics of Big Blue's swingarm upgrade with a titanium pivot shaft and a lighter pivot tube from ZX6.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180715/03dfc70a9d559dcde6ad966323de898b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180715/4c3bb2cead48b0883b3b83f9d3a25609.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180715/af306ed62224e4e66a6560c44359bc66.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180715/52ca36752e07364bc8816cd691863455.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on July 15, 2018, 04:39:54 AM
Post by: merc16 on July 15, 2018, 04:39:54 AM
Progress(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180715/334b3c0362dbe6a6a28fdc42fa1745d8.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180715/f87ddd422d8a2137d7f4c77c04c3da63.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180715/f94ffe30ae5420574e126412cd72d3bf.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180715/ebe80f309b40d53be41e93a3936afa2b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180715/a303a027f7311c4b2f2d5dd0a7cb4160.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on July 16, 2018, 07:49:13 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on July 16, 2018, 07:49:13 PM
Rejetted for Colorado at 9,000 feet
Main jet from 150 to 145
Pilot jet from 22.5 to 20
Needle from notch 3 to notch 1
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Main jet from 150 to 145
Pilot jet from 22.5 to 20
Needle from notch 3 to notch 1
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: kylepeterson on July 16, 2018, 08:26:09 PM
Post by: kylepeterson on July 16, 2018, 08:26:09 PM
Quote from: Nice Goat on July 16, 2018, 07:49:13 PM
Rejetted for Colorado at 9,000 feet
Main jet from 150 to 145
Pilot jet from 22.5 to 20
Needle from notch 3 to notch 1
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your macro skills are just the tip awesome!
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on July 17, 2018, 01:04:24 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on July 17, 2018, 01:04:24 PM
Quote from: kylepeterson on July 16, 2018, 08:26:09 PM
your macro skills are just the tip awesome!
My Mikuni calculator said go up for the temperature drop but down for the elevation. I didn't have a 142.5 main jet, so I rounded up. It doesn't matter though... I don't spend much time above 3/4 throttle.
She's a poppin' machine right now in my garage, but it should be perfect out there in the mountains. Hell, I'll probably get about 55 mpg in Colorado.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on July 18, 2018, 02:44:19 PM
Post by: merc16 on July 18, 2018, 02:44:19 PM
Changed the exhaust hanger.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180718/4e034e7bc071eeee26eccf0013ed502d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180718/28bbaf229a02ae46ac5c32cd96ee3063.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180718/0ace672d5027301c1c01efca05b1bb65.jpg)
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Title: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on July 22, 2018, 12:29:01 AM
Post by: DonJuan on July 22, 2018, 12:29:01 AM
It seems that I'm always posting in this thread and never in the riding threads...
I spent two hours looking for a rear brake pad retainer spring after I launched it into orbit and it survived re-entry into the atmosphere. Found it about 20 feet from the launch pad.
Hooked up all the ZRX brake stuff. Spent hours bleeding the system. Still wasn't right. Figured I MUST have a bad rear master cylinder. Ordered a bunch of parts. Couldn't leave it alone, so bled the rear about 6 zillion more times. Finally got some wood (pedal feel).
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Leaving the front brake actuated overnight hopefully some more air will work it's way out, if any. Apparently, these 6 pot calipers are a real pain in the ass.
Did some hydraulic clutch maintenance. Works much better. Slave cylinder still needs a seal. It's on the way with the "extra" master cylinder rebuild kits.
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Cleaned and lubed the chain.
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I spent two hours looking for a rear brake pad retainer spring after I launched it into orbit and it survived re-entry into the atmosphere. Found it about 20 feet from the launch pad.
Hooked up all the ZRX brake stuff. Spent hours bleeding the system. Still wasn't right. Figured I MUST have a bad rear master cylinder. Ordered a bunch of parts. Couldn't leave it alone, so bled the rear about 6 zillion more times. Finally got some wood (pedal feel).
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180722/574ef312d9dc0ef67b569b5fdc666676.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180722/ae3079ab7fda7b718dbdd3a95d7a82df.jpg)
Leaving the front brake actuated overnight hopefully some more air will work it's way out, if any. Apparently, these 6 pot calipers are a real pain in the ass.
Did some hydraulic clutch maintenance. Works much better. Slave cylinder still needs a seal. It's on the way with the "extra" master cylinder rebuild kits.
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Cleaned and lubed the chain.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on July 22, 2018, 01:13:55 AM
Post by: DonJuan on July 22, 2018, 01:13:55 AM
Quote from: merc16 on July 18, 2018, 02:44:19 PMMerc, if you're thinking of getting rid of that old exhaust hanger, I'd be interested.
Changed the exhaust hanger.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180718/4e034e7bc071eeee26eccf0013ed502d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180718/28bbaf229a02ae46ac5c32cd96ee3063.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180718/0ace672d5027301c1c01efca05b1bb65.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: kdtrull on July 25, 2018, 12:18:54 AM
Post by: kdtrull on July 25, 2018, 12:18:54 AM
Broke and fixed my vacuum carb in the hotel parking lot in lake City Colorado. Broke the needle keeper tabs on the bottom of the slide while re jetting. Fixed it with a carved up lid from a water bottle. Hat tip to @Brian A for the idea, to @Nice Goat for the bottle-top craftsmanship, and @KevinB for the outstanding support work. Sorry...No pics. I was bowed up like a Halloween cat and in somewhat of a panic.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: renchinrider on July 25, 2018, 07:34:50 AM
Post by: renchinrider on July 25, 2018, 07:34:50 AM
Sounds like y'all are having a great time out there...Can't wait for the ride report when y'all get back!
Ride safe! :)
Ride safe! :)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Gam on July 27, 2018, 06:10:12 AM
Post by: Gam on July 27, 2018, 06:10:12 AM
Rent you some 4 wheelers there in lake city and do the Alpine Loop, it's worth it.
Title: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on July 27, 2018, 02:40:32 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on July 27, 2018, 02:40:32 PM
Quote from: Gam on July 27, 2018, 06:10:12 AM
Rent you some 4 wheelers there in lake city and do the Alpine Loop, it's worth it.
That's why we brought the dual sports!
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on August 10, 2018, 02:23:46 AM
Post by: Nice Goat on August 10, 2018, 02:23:46 AM
Went to the garage party at Fencejumper's house, but didn't really help anybody do anything.
Got home around 10:45pm, and rejetted (finally) the DR650 (back to low altitude). Also changed the air filter.
Fixed the faulty brake light on the DR125. Also removed the passenger peg mounts because they were scratching the swingarm whenever I rode the littlest DR.
It's amazing how much time you save when you organize your tools...
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Got home around 10:45pm, and rejetted (finally) the DR650 (back to low altitude). Also changed the air filter.
Fixed the faulty brake light on the DR125. Also removed the passenger peg mounts because they were scratching the swingarm whenever I rode the littlest DR.
It's amazing how much time you save when you organize your tools...
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on August 12, 2018, 11:42:53 AM
Post by: DonJuan on August 12, 2018, 11:42:53 AM
Oil changes and air filter maintenance (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180812/cd82358e07d465de93f905e44ca55565.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on August 12, 2018, 02:58:42 PM
Post by: DonJuan on August 12, 2018, 02:58:42 PM
Quote from: DonJuan on August 12, 2018, 11:42:53 AMThe Zed had 4.5 qts of oil in it.
Oil changes and air filter maintenance (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180812/cd82358e07d465de93f905e44ca55565.jpg)
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The previous owner had put the filter assembly in incorrectly, so it only took about 45 minutes to remove.I replaced the mystery oil with 3.0 qts of good 'ol T4, so now it shifts like butter. It was a little clunky.
The new air filter made a tremendous improvement in throttle response. The foam seals on the factory filter were completely disintegrated, and had long been eaten by the intake.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on August 12, 2018, 06:32:32 PM
Post by: DonJuan on August 12, 2018, 06:32:32 PM
Adjusted 5 of the 6 adjustments on my factory suspension. You know, they say to make one change at a time.
I didn't do that... but it didn't backfire on me this time.
There's a little room for improvement (like buying a ZX10), but overall, i'm happy with my SWAG adjustment technique and the results.
Carved up some roads at angles never before possible on my ZRX.
I didn't do that... but it didn't backfire on me this time.
There's a little room for improvement (like buying a ZX10), but overall, i'm happy with my SWAG adjustment technique and the results.
Carved up some roads at angles never before possible on my ZRX.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: JBMFT on August 12, 2018, 07:06:49 PM
Post by: JBMFT on August 12, 2018, 07:06:49 PM
Getting ready for my trip later this month.
New battery and oil change on the TDM. Two drain plugs and five bolts to get the filter out and then a pressure check bolt once the new oil is in.
Interesting bike.
New battery and oil change on the TDM. Two drain plugs and five bolts to get the filter out and then a pressure check bolt once the new oil is in.
Interesting bike.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on August 12, 2018, 07:50:30 PM
Post by: DonJuan on August 12, 2018, 07:50:30 PM
Quote from: JBMFT on August 12, 2018, 07:06:49 PMLet's see pics of that TDM in a diff thread. That's one of my favorite bikes.
Getting ready for my trip later this month.
New battery and oil change on the TDM. Two drain plugs and five bolts to get the filter out and then a pressure check bolt once the new oil is in.
Interesting bike.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on August 13, 2018, 08:57:49 AM
Post by: merc16 on August 13, 2018, 08:57:49 AM
Got rid of a lil' more weight off Big Blue,(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180813/fb322415181e47735f99928ec32045e1.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180813/ca2459ae33264a2788b0d1808aab7110.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180813/c6dcc4334a3d51ad66f076795d6b2b6c.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on August 17, 2018, 06:41:22 PM
Post by: DonJuan on August 17, 2018, 06:41:22 PM
Quote from: merc16 on August 13, 2018, 08:57:49 AMI'll take that other can off your hands! PM me
Got rid of a lil' more weight off Big Blue,(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180813/fb322415181e47735f99928ec32045e1.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180813/ca2459ae33264a2788b0d1808aab7110.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180813/c6dcc4334a3d51ad66f076795d6b2b6c.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on August 19, 2018, 07:00:22 PM
Post by: DonJuan on August 19, 2018, 07:00:22 PM
Installed some auxiliary lights on the KLR650 today (and yesterday). It was a bigger job than I expected. Turned out ok, I think.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180819/e247ba08dd335f4ac0287874081e154b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180819/38f8725c9e2605baa0c20500c2888423.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180819/04adf3717d44daab38c5634377d40c6f.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on August 19, 2018, 09:08:28 PM
Post by: merc16 on August 19, 2018, 09:08:28 PM
Nice ! Did the brackets come with the lights ?
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Title: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on August 19, 2018, 09:46:57 PM
Post by: DonJuan on August 19, 2018, 09:46:57 PM
Quote from: merc16 on August 19, 2018, 09:08:28 PMThe platform bracket is from JMS Engineering, cost 2X The cost of the lights.
Nice ! Did the brackets come with the lights ?
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The small hangers came with the lights. ($14/pair on Amazon?)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on September 02, 2018, 09:33:02 PM
Post by: DonJuan on September 02, 2018, 09:33:02 PM
No photos, but I put some new tires on the Street Bob, and while buttoning it all back together, decided to pay attention to various other maintenance items.
Cleaned air filter
Checked, cleaned, and reinstalled spark plugs
Topped off brake fluid and bled brakes
Cleaned and greased brake components
Greased wheel bearings, front and rear
Topped off oil
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Cleaned air filter
Checked, cleaned, and reinstalled spark plugs
Topped off brake fluid and bled brakes
Cleaned and greased brake components
Greased wheel bearings, front and rear
Topped off oil
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Mulley on September 14, 2018, 12:35:11 PM
Post by: Mulley on September 14, 2018, 12:35:11 PM
When you want to ride but can't wait on parts that are on backorder.
My speedometer was working intermittently on my KTM 500 while in Colorado. I assumed the little watch battery connection was loose. I went to fix it this weekend and found that the entire battery cover was gone and the housing was cracked pretty bad. So I got my MacGruber on.
First step was plastic epoxy for the housing. Let that dry overnight. Then I rigged up a way to hold the battery in using a water bottle cap, 3 pieces of 3M double sided tape, silicone, a cap from a juice bottle. I assembled this and let it dry over night. Then used a big washer and some zipties to make sure it stays together.
New battery cap has been ordered as this process is a pain in the butt to do every time you have to change the battery.
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My speedometer was working intermittently on my KTM 500 while in Colorado. I assumed the little watch battery connection was loose. I went to fix it this weekend and found that the entire battery cover was gone and the housing was cracked pretty bad. So I got my MacGruber on.
First step was plastic epoxy for the housing. Let that dry overnight. Then I rigged up a way to hold the battery in using a water bottle cap, 3 pieces of 3M double sided tape, silicone, a cap from a juice bottle. I assembled this and let it dry over night. Then used a big washer and some zipties to make sure it stays together.
New battery cap has been ordered as this process is a pain in the butt to do every time you have to change the battery.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: catang5oh on September 21, 2018, 06:39:17 PM
Post by: catang5oh on September 21, 2018, 06:39:17 PM
She lost some weight for Gymkahna!
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: gulfcoaster on September 21, 2018, 07:28:58 PM
Post by: gulfcoaster on September 21, 2018, 07:28:58 PM
That has to be the purtiest goldwing I've ever seen. That blue is just something else.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: catang5oh on September 21, 2018, 08:06:31 PM
Post by: catang5oh on September 21, 2018, 08:06:31 PM
Quote from: gulfcoaster on September 21, 2018, 07:28:58 PM
That has to be the purtiest goldwing I've ever seen. That blue is just something else.
Thanks, I really liked the blue. I only wish it was blacked out like the standard Goldwings, but I wanted all the farkles so I got a Tour and a trunk delete kit.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on September 26, 2018, 06:33:51 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on September 26, 2018, 06:33:51 PM
Changed from stock gearing 13/43 to 14/49.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: kylepeterson on September 26, 2018, 07:23:20 PM
Post by: kylepeterson on September 26, 2018, 07:23:20 PM
since i screwed up commenting on Glenn's sprockets,
here's a happy spark plug
here's a happy spark plug
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on September 26, 2018, 08:35:25 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on September 26, 2018, 08:35:25 PM
Quote from: kylepeterson on September 26, 2018, 07:23:20 PM
since i screwed up commenting on Glenn's sprockets...
This combo is only about 6% shorter (3.31 to 3.50) but supposedly makes 1st and 2nd gear much more usable.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on September 27, 2018, 11:41:26 PM
Post by: KevinB on September 27, 2018, 11:41:26 PM
Busy day in the garage.
On the 450...
New front wheel bearings (the rear bearings grenaded a couple of weeks ago and were replaced then)
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168181639.jpg)
New skidplate
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168181641.jpg)
On the 200...
New front/rear wheel bearings
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168181659.jpg)
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168181658.jpg)
The swingarm had about 1/8" of play, so shock heim joint bearings were definitely shot.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168181644.jpg)
Removing the lower heim joint...
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168181645.jpg)
I splurged and bought the Motion Pro tool made specifically for this task. It, and the how-to video on RMATV, made it an easy job.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168181647.jpg)
New, clean bits...
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168181648.jpg)
No pics of the upper heim joint process. FYI...the snap rings holding the bearing are a PITA to remove.
While I had the shock off, I decided to swap out the spring for one rated closer to my weight. The previous owner must have weighed @ 270 lbs. considering I had the preload backed all the way off and could still barely get any sag.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168181649.jpg)
Since it's broken down this far, may as well do the swingarm bearings...
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168181650.jpg)
Finally, a little more cush for the tush...
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168181642.jpg)
On the 450...
New front wheel bearings (the rear bearings grenaded a couple of weeks ago and were replaced then)
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168181639.jpg)
New skidplate
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168181641.jpg)
On the 200...
New front/rear wheel bearings
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168181659.jpg)
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168181658.jpg)
The swingarm had about 1/8" of play, so shock heim joint bearings were definitely shot.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168181644.jpg)
Removing the lower heim joint...
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168181645.jpg)
I splurged and bought the Motion Pro tool made specifically for this task. It, and the how-to video on RMATV, made it an easy job.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168181647.jpg)
New, clean bits...
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168181648.jpg)
No pics of the upper heim joint process. FYI...the snap rings holding the bearing are a PITA to remove.
While I had the shock off, I decided to swap out the spring for one rated closer to my weight. The previous owner must have weighed @ 270 lbs. considering I had the preload backed all the way off and could still barely get any sag.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168181649.jpg)
Since it's broken down this far, may as well do the swingarm bearings...
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168181650.jpg)
Finally, a little more cush for the tush...
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168181642.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on September 28, 2018, 01:01:39 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on September 28, 2018, 01:01:39 PM
Quote from: KevinB on September 27, 2018, 11:41:26 PM
...While I had the shock off, I decided to swap out the spring for one rated closer to my weight....
I was hoping that my big boy spring would arrive today, but no joy...
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on September 29, 2018, 02:42:39 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on September 29, 2018, 02:42:39 PM
Installed handguards, mirrors, risers, and stiffer shock spring (9.4kg vs stock 8.2kg). Set the race sag at 1/3 of published travel (3.5" vs. 10.6").
The stock WR250 suspension is fully adjustable and way better than the DR650's stock suspension, but I couldn't set proper sag with the stock spring. Not planning to make any other suspension mods, just play with the clickers until I find my favorite settings.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180929/db95a51a859157aaba9acd3ca9ee8d22.jpg)
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(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180929/d98e5ce6b16e3753c54ec286463ebc42.jpg)
The stock WR250 suspension is fully adjustable and way better than the DR650's stock suspension, but I couldn't set proper sag with the stock spring. Not planning to make any other suspension mods, just play with the clickers until I find my favorite settings.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180929/db95a51a859157aaba9acd3ca9ee8d22.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180929/bd5348548b0000a01f2ef068a00d22df.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180929/aa26ac28e2eef7f1f674d0e31eb40eb1.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: kylepeterson on September 29, 2018, 05:29:09 PM
Post by: kylepeterson on September 29, 2018, 05:29:09 PM
Quote from: Nice Goat on September 29, 2018, 02:42:39 PM
Installed handguards, mirrors, risers, and stiffer shock spring (9.4kg vs stock 8.2kg). Set the race sag at 1/3 of published travel (3.5" vs. 10.6").
The stock WR250 suspension is fully adjustable and way better than the DR650's stock suspension, but I couldn't set proper sag with the stock spring. Not planning to make any other suspension mods, just play with the clickers until I find my favorite settings.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180929/db95a51a859157aaba9acd3ca9ee8d22.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180929/bd5348548b0000a01f2ef068a00d22df.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180929/aa26ac28e2eef7f1f674d0e31eb40eb1.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180929/d98e5ce6b16e3753c54ec286463ebc42.jpg)
another wr250 ???
you should big bore kit this one and make it a (quiet) monster!
Title: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on September 29, 2018, 05:41:08 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on September 29, 2018, 05:41:08 PM
Quote from: kylepeterson on September 29, 2018, 05:29:09 PM
another wr250
you should big bore kit this one and make it a (quiet) monster!
Not going to make any engine or exhaust mods on this one. It will be my little quiet reliable 55mpg easy rider dual sport.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: kylepeterson on September 29, 2018, 07:35:36 PM
Post by: kylepeterson on September 29, 2018, 07:35:36 PM
Quote from: Nice Goat on September 29, 2018, 05:41:08 PM
Not going to make any engine or exhaust mods on this one. It will be my little quiet reliable 55mpg easy rider dual sport.
where is it going ? Colorado? talledega ? when it's time for a shakedown, put me in your list!
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on September 30, 2018, 08:05:01 AM
Post by: Nice Goat on September 30, 2018, 08:05:01 AM
Quote from: kylepeterson on September 29, 2018, 07:35:36 PM
where is it going ? Colorado? talledega ? when it's time for a shakedown, put me in your list!
My next RFP will be a Bankhead Ride & Hike to see a couple of waterfalls and Indian marker trees. Stay tuned.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: norton73 on October 02, 2018, 04:26:03 PM
Post by: norton73 on October 02, 2018, 04:26:03 PM
Timing belts on the Monster;
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(https://photos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Lynns-Monster/i-rbBFg8c/0/4c3ce1cd/XL/IMGP3593-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Lynns-Monster/i-GZnzB2j/0/48e0ed14/XL/IMGP3599-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Lynns-Monster/i-ZtbXD4W/0/3d6ffd97/XL/monster%20belts%202018-09-30%20001-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Lynns-Monster/i-rbBFg8c/0/4c3ce1cd/XL/IMGP3593-XL.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on October 12, 2018, 05:48:08 PM
Post by: KevinB on October 12, 2018, 05:48:08 PM
Swingarm bearings and heim joints on the 450...
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168251927/large.jpg)
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168251928.jpg)
Definitely due for replacement...
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168251929.jpg)
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168251927/large.jpg)
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168251928.jpg)
Definitely due for replacement...
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168251929.jpg)
Title: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: springer on October 16, 2018, 06:03:54 PM
Post by: springer on October 16, 2018, 06:03:54 PM
Okay I hate my hands getting cold. That is why I got heated grips on the A.T. but unfortunately the factory Honda heated grips are..well...meh. I also hate wearing big, thick, cann't feel a thing winter gloves.
So I coughed up $20.00 whole dollars for a set of Kolpin "over-mitt" thingies.
Warning big pictures ahead.
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/owenwoolley/Africa%20Twin%20Accs/20181016_145557.jpg)
Took the ram mount double-take mirrors off, cut a small hole to fit over the Ram mount ball, and installed over my Barkbusters.
Fitted up with no problem;
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/owenwoolley/Africa%20Twin%20Accs/20181016_150139.jpg)
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/owenwoolley/Africa%20Twin%20Accs/20181016_151756.jpg)
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/owenwoolley/Africa%20Twin%20Accs/20181016_150903.jpg)
They are made for snowmobiles so they should be warm. With the crappy Honda heated grips, no more super thick winter gloves!
That is the idea, anyway...
So I coughed up $20.00 whole dollars for a set of Kolpin "over-mitt" thingies.
Warning big pictures ahead.
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/owenwoolley/Africa%20Twin%20Accs/20181016_145557.jpg)
Took the ram mount double-take mirrors off, cut a small hole to fit over the Ram mount ball, and installed over my Barkbusters.
Fitted up with no problem;
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/owenwoolley/Africa%20Twin%20Accs/20181016_150139.jpg)
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/owenwoolley/Africa%20Twin%20Accs/20181016_151756.jpg)
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/owenwoolley/Africa%20Twin%20Accs/20181016_150903.jpg)
They are made for snowmobiles so they should be warm. With the crappy Honda heated grips, no more super thick winter gloves!
That is the idea, anyway...
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: gulfcoaster on October 16, 2018, 06:14:50 PM
Post by: gulfcoaster on October 16, 2018, 06:14:50 PM
Would love to hear your thoughts on those after a cold ride. They look like they could be a little cumbersome, but not near as annoying as big gloves.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: springer on October 16, 2018, 06:23:30 PM
Post by: springer on October 16, 2018, 06:23:30 PM
Quote from: gulfcoaster on October 16, 2018, 06:14:50 PM
Would love to hear your thoughts on those after a cold ride. They look like they could be a little cumbersome, but not near as annoying as big gloves.
Your hands slide right up into them. No problems with the brakes, clutch, turnsignals or any of the other buttons that are hidden from view. Of course I never look down to see them anyway. In case of a crash, my hands should clear easily but then I do not plan to tighten the draw string around my forearms.
Rode it around a bit between the rain and so far, no problems. Come on cold! :D
$20.00 is cheaper than a new set of heated gloves too..
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: kylepeterson on October 17, 2018, 04:30:11 AM
Post by: kylepeterson on October 17, 2018, 04:30:11 AM
Quote from: springer on October 16, 2018, 06:03:54 PM
Okay I hate my hands getting cold. That is why I got heated grips on the A.T. but unfortunately the factory Honda heated grips are..well...meh. I also hate wearing big, thick, cann't feel a thing winter gloves.
So I coughed up $20.00 whole dollars for a set of Kolpin "over-mitt" thingies.
Warning big pictures ahead.
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/owenwoolley/Africa%20Twin%20Accs/20181016_145557.jpg)
Took the ram mount double-take mirrors off, cut a small hole to fit over the Ram mount ball, and installed over my Barkbusters.
Fitted up with no problem;
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/owenwoolley/Africa%20Twin%20Accs/20181016_150139.jpg)
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/owenwoolley/Africa%20Twin%20Accs/20181016_151756.jpg)
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/owenwoolley/Africa%20Twin%20Accs/20181016_150903.jpg%5B/img%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3E%5Bimg%20width=400%5Dhttp://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/owenwoolley/Africa%20Twin%20Accs/20181016_150915.jpg)
They are made for snowmobiles so they should be warm. With the crappy Honda heated grips, no more super thick winter gloves!
That is the idea, anyway...
i have similar. theyre great. ride at 19f without issue.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: bblass on October 17, 2018, 10:23:11 PM
Post by: bblass on October 17, 2018, 10:23:11 PM
Put a new clutch in the 916 today.
Might've been a little past time...
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181018/b06ac4141a24b0172df2cd530f0a6684.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181018/ec3e33a58e391c393c301529ed6e3d41.jpg)
Too bad no one will ever see this beautiful new basket.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181018/c16803c969f1b920e8196d8f6b2a6f71.jpg)
Might've been a little past time...
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181018/b06ac4141a24b0172df2cd530f0a6684.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181018/ec3e33a58e391c393c301529ed6e3d41.jpg)
Too bad no one will ever see this beautiful new basket.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181018/c16803c969f1b920e8196d8f6b2a6f71.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on October 18, 2018, 05:55:44 AM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on October 18, 2018, 05:55:44 AM
They could see it if you got one of those open air covers....
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: norton73 on October 18, 2018, 06:25:48 AM
Post by: norton73 on October 18, 2018, 06:25:48 AM
I need to investigate the Monster clutch sometime in the near future.
Lynn complains it's grabby, seems OK to me. She didn't like riding it in the stop 'n' go traffic at Barber last week.
But it does have 20K on it . I put a new slave cylinder on when I replaced the timing belts the other day.
Lynn complains it's grabby, seems OK to me. She didn't like riding it in the stop 'n' go traffic at Barber last week.
But it does have 20K on it . I put a new slave cylinder on when I replaced the timing belts the other day.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: bblass on October 18, 2018, 08:06:35 AM
Post by: bblass on October 18, 2018, 08:06:35 AM
Quote from: norton73 on October 18, 2018, 06:25:48 AM
I need to investigate the Monster clutch sometime in the near future.
When you're ready, I bought the ducati clutch tool and you're welcome to borrow it. Not sure it's possible to safely torque the center nut to 150ft/lbs without it.
@IceCold4x4 - I love the look of the open air covers but I just can't get behind opening up a clutch system to the road & elements... Seems like inviting disaster and it comes and visits enough as it is.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: norton73 on October 18, 2018, 09:27:38 AM
Post by: norton73 on October 18, 2018, 09:27:38 AM
Btw, I don't know if I have posted this before, but I have been getting parts and tools here;
http://desmotimes.com/index.html
He doesn't suffer fools or what he considers silly questions well, but the prices are decent and the shipping fast. I highly recommend his service books as they include his experience, not just the dogma from the factory.
http://desmotimes.com/index.html
He doesn't suffer fools or what he considers silly questions well, but the prices are decent and the shipping fast. I highly recommend his service books as they include his experience, not just the dogma from the factory.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: bblass on October 18, 2018, 10:14:33 AM
Post by: bblass on October 18, 2018, 10:14:33 AM
I've got his manual, excellent stuff!
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: norton73 on October 20, 2018, 02:10:32 PM
Post by: norton73 on October 20, 2018, 02:10:32 PM
Fun and games replacing the odometer drive gears on Lynn's BMW K75S this morning;
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Boats/Odds-ends/i-P77SJ5s/0/7f05c8d2/XL/K75S%20Speedo%20repair%202018-10-20%20006-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Boats/Odds-ends/i-LdP7V5H/0/f5757f29/XL/K75S%20Speedo%20repair%202018-10-20%20004-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Boats/Odds-ends/i-XmN8jz2/0/d44b3cd9/XL/K75S%20Speedo%20repair%202018-10-20%20002-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Boats/Odds-ends/i-RfNqpRW/0/b192955d/XL/K75S%20Speedo%20repair%202018-10-20%20001-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Boats/Odds-ends/i-P77SJ5s/0/7f05c8d2/XL/K75S%20Speedo%20repair%202018-10-20%20006-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Boats/Odds-ends/i-LdP7V5H/0/f5757f29/XL/K75S%20Speedo%20repair%202018-10-20%20004-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Boats/Odds-ends/i-XmN8jz2/0/d44b3cd9/XL/K75S%20Speedo%20repair%202018-10-20%20002-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Boats/Odds-ends/i-RfNqpRW/0/b192955d/XL/K75S%20Speedo%20repair%202018-10-20%20001-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on November 11, 2018, 07:36:46 PM
Post by: KevinB on November 11, 2018, 07:36:46 PM
Been busy on the A/T past couple of days.
- Started out with a simple mod. The license plate bolts to the fender via this contraption...
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168391442.jpg)
...which requires a spacer on the tag light, resulting in this unsightly protuberance.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168391443.jpg)
I removed the bracket and spacer, then drilled two holes in the fender and mounted the license plate directly. Subtle, but much cleaner.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168391429.jpg)
- SW Motech rack to supplement the useless oem rack. You can actually strap stuff to this one.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168391430.jpg)
- Honda's idea of a "tool kit" consists of a vinyl pouch under the seat with a fuse puller, a 5mm hex key (for access to the superfluous tool box) and one of those tiny plastic screwdriver handles with the reversible bits. I'm not sure it they're pretty confident of their build quality, or figure most people have a credit card or Roadside Assistance coverage nowadays.
However, they do provide a small toolkit box on the left side which requires removal to access the battery compartment. Mere hours after getting my new bike to the house, I decided to check out this little stash box...only to find that someone on Mother H's assembly line apparently got their torque wrenches mixed up. I tried to use the underseat hex key, only to have it slip out of the bolt head. I next tried a 3/8's ratchet with 5mm hex socket. I cranked about 50 lb/ft on the screw before the head stripped. >:(
So today I got around to fixing it. I drilled out the head of the screw and managed to get the bracket off, mangling it in the process (I cut off the damaged corner...new bracket ordered), and replaced the oem butter-soft screws with stainless ones.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168391436.jpg)
- Replaced the oem wind deflectors with Barkbuster handguards, added TechSpec tank protector pieces, and an SW Motech tank lock ring to fit my beloved SWM Ion tankbag.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168391432.jpg)
- I originally planned on mounting the Tusk brand pannier racks with a set of Wolfman Rocky Mountain saddlebags, but the Tusk racks were on backorder...which sent me searching other options. I stumbled upon the Bumot brand racks and panniers...they looked to have some better features than the generic-fit Wolfman bags, and had a lot of positive feedback on the ADV forum.
The racks are rock-solid, and the soft bags have an aluminum mounting plate and lock to the racks. They include internal drybags and have water/fuel bottle sleeves on the front and rear of each bag. Bumot also makes aluminum panniers that mount to the same frames.
Drilling big holes in a brand new bike... :(
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168391444.jpg)
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168391439.jpg)
Nice racks!
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168391434.jpg)
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168391437.jpg)
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168391440.jpg)
I also ordered the add-on lockable toolbox...
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168391441.jpg)
- Lastly, I spooned on a pair of Motoz GPS tires to replace the oem Dunlop Ditchfinders and bolted on a set of SW Motech crashbars.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168391105.jpg)
Waiting on an Eastern Beaver PC8 power distribution module to come in before I can wire in the electrical accessories...GPS, heated grips, heated clothing plug, battery tender lead, etc.
I've also got a Bumot skidplate on back-order that'll cover the engine's soft bits. If it's good enough for this guy to bash across the Sahara for 2,000 miles, it should hold up to a TNF ride...
(http://www.saharirally.fr/live_htm_files/3832.jpg)
- Started out with a simple mod. The license plate bolts to the fender via this contraption...
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168391442.jpg)
...which requires a spacer on the tag light, resulting in this unsightly protuberance.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168391443.jpg)
I removed the bracket and spacer, then drilled two holes in the fender and mounted the license plate directly. Subtle, but much cleaner.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168391429.jpg)
- SW Motech rack to supplement the useless oem rack. You can actually strap stuff to this one.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168391430.jpg)
- Honda's idea of a "tool kit" consists of a vinyl pouch under the seat with a fuse puller, a 5mm hex key (for access to the superfluous tool box) and one of those tiny plastic screwdriver handles with the reversible bits. I'm not sure it they're pretty confident of their build quality, or figure most people have a credit card or Roadside Assistance coverage nowadays.
However, they do provide a small toolkit box on the left side which requires removal to access the battery compartment. Mere hours after getting my new bike to the house, I decided to check out this little stash box...only to find that someone on Mother H's assembly line apparently got their torque wrenches mixed up. I tried to use the underseat hex key, only to have it slip out of the bolt head. I next tried a 3/8's ratchet with 5mm hex socket. I cranked about 50 lb/ft on the screw before the head stripped. >:(
So today I got around to fixing it. I drilled out the head of the screw and managed to get the bracket off, mangling it in the process (I cut off the damaged corner...new bracket ordered), and replaced the oem butter-soft screws with stainless ones.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168391436.jpg)
- Replaced the oem wind deflectors with Barkbuster handguards, added TechSpec tank protector pieces, and an SW Motech tank lock ring to fit my beloved SWM Ion tankbag.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168391432.jpg)
- I originally planned on mounting the Tusk brand pannier racks with a set of Wolfman Rocky Mountain saddlebags, but the Tusk racks were on backorder...which sent me searching other options. I stumbled upon the Bumot brand racks and panniers...they looked to have some better features than the generic-fit Wolfman bags, and had a lot of positive feedback on the ADV forum.
The racks are rock-solid, and the soft bags have an aluminum mounting plate and lock to the racks. They include internal drybags and have water/fuel bottle sleeves on the front and rear of each bag. Bumot also makes aluminum panniers that mount to the same frames.
Drilling big holes in a brand new bike... :(
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168391444.jpg)
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168391439.jpg)
Nice racks!
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168391434.jpg)
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168391437.jpg)
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168391440.jpg)
I also ordered the add-on lockable toolbox...
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168391441.jpg)
- Lastly, I spooned on a pair of Motoz GPS tires to replace the oem Dunlop Ditchfinders and bolted on a set of SW Motech crashbars.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168391105.jpg)
Waiting on an Eastern Beaver PC8 power distribution module to come in before I can wire in the electrical accessories...GPS, heated grips, heated clothing plug, battery tender lead, etc.
I've also got a Bumot skidplate on back-order that'll cover the engine's soft bits. If it's good enough for this guy to bash across the Sahara for 2,000 miles, it should hold up to a TNF ride...
(http://www.saharirally.fr/live_htm_files/3832.jpg)
Title: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on November 12, 2018, 11:28:09 AM
Post by: Nice Goat on November 12, 2018, 11:28:09 AM
Quote from: KevinB on November 11, 2018, 07:36:46 PM
Been busy on the A/T past couple of days.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168391105.jpg)
Looks awesome, dude!
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on November 20, 2018, 02:13:59 PM
Post by: KevinB on November 20, 2018, 02:13:59 PM
What did I do to my bike today?
Nearly screwed up a new bike with less than 120 miles on it... :-[
I'd like to taint punch the Honda engineer that designed the battery box on the A/T. It's buried in the center of the bike, with the battery placed with the terminals facing forward. You have to slide the battery out sideways to gain access...and even then access is limited.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168426293.jpg)
Anyhoo...that wasn't really the issue I had.
I began installing an Eastern Beaver PC-8 power distribution module in order to wire in my various electrical accessories. I ran and connected the positive wire with just a little "PITA" factor. The ground wire...not so much.
While running the bolt in to attach the ground to the frame, I felt the familiar resistance that says "You're cross-threading this!". Before my brain could tell my hand to stop turning the ratchet, the head of the butter-soft bolt snapped off. :'(
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168426285.jpg)
While studying my options for removing the remaining stud, I realized that it didn't screw into the frame, but the transmission case...so if I screw this up, I'm really fu*#ed!. I can't imagine that buying a new trans case and having the entire bike dis and re assembled would be cheap.
First, I tried to figure out how to remove the plastic battery box in order to get better access to the bolt stud. I found out that apparently the battery box was the very first item bolted to the bare frame on the assembly line...no way it was coming out.
So I tried a pair of needle-nose Vise Grips, hoping I could grab onto the stud and reverse it out. No go. Time to break out the bolt extractor set.
I drilled a hole in the bolt stud and began working on it with an extractor. It didn't want to budge, but I was hopeful and kept at it...until the extractor broke off inside the bolt stud.
So now I'm down to drilling out the entire stud, hoping I don't goat-f*#k the transmission case...except now the stud has a hardened-steel center due to the extractor carcass encased within.
After two broken drill bits, I finally got the stud drilled out without wallowing the threads too much and gave it a try with another extractor...
Success!
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168426296.jpg)
I carefully tapped the trans case, trying to keep as many shavings out as I could.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168426295.jpg)
Finally finished the 15 minute job after two and a half hours.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168426288.jpg)
Nearly screwed up a new bike with less than 120 miles on it... :-[
I'd like to taint punch the Honda engineer that designed the battery box on the A/T. It's buried in the center of the bike, with the battery placed with the terminals facing forward. You have to slide the battery out sideways to gain access...and even then access is limited.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168426293.jpg)
Anyhoo...that wasn't really the issue I had.
I began installing an Eastern Beaver PC-8 power distribution module in order to wire in my various electrical accessories. I ran and connected the positive wire with just a little "PITA" factor. The ground wire...not so much.
While running the bolt in to attach the ground to the frame, I felt the familiar resistance that says "You're cross-threading this!". Before my brain could tell my hand to stop turning the ratchet, the head of the butter-soft bolt snapped off. :'(
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168426285.jpg)
While studying my options for removing the remaining stud, I realized that it didn't screw into the frame, but the transmission case...so if I screw this up, I'm really fu*#ed!. I can't imagine that buying a new trans case and having the entire bike dis and re assembled would be cheap.
First, I tried to figure out how to remove the plastic battery box in order to get better access to the bolt stud. I found out that apparently the battery box was the very first item bolted to the bare frame on the assembly line...no way it was coming out.
So I tried a pair of needle-nose Vise Grips, hoping I could grab onto the stud and reverse it out. No go. Time to break out the bolt extractor set.
I drilled a hole in the bolt stud and began working on it with an extractor. It didn't want to budge, but I was hopeful and kept at it...until the extractor broke off inside the bolt stud.
So now I'm down to drilling out the entire stud, hoping I don't goat-f*#k the transmission case...except now the stud has a hardened-steel center due to the extractor carcass encased within.
After two broken drill bits, I finally got the stud drilled out without wallowing the threads too much and gave it a try with another extractor...
Success!
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168426296.jpg)
I carefully tapped the trans case, trying to keep as many shavings out as I could.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168426295.jpg)
Finally finished the 15 minute job after two and a half hours.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168426288.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: springer on November 20, 2018, 03:16:00 PM
Post by: springer on November 20, 2018, 03:16:00 PM
Quote from: KevinB on November 20, 2018, 02:13:59 PM
What did I do to my bike today?
Nearly screwed up a new bike with less than 120 miles on it... :-[
I'd like to taint punch the Honda engineer that designed the battery box on the A/T. It's buried in the center of the bike, with the battery placed with the terminals facing forward. You have to slide the battery out sideways to gain access...and even then access is limited.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168426293.jpg)
Anyhoo...that wasn't really the issue I had.
I began installing an Eastern Beaver PC-8 power distribution module in order to wire in my various electrical accessories. I ran and connected the positive wire with just a little "PITA" factor. The ground wire...not so much.
While running the bolt in to attach the ground to the frame, I felt the familiar resistance that says "You're cross-threading this!". Before my brain could tell my hand to stop turning the ratchet, the head of the butter-soft bolt snapped off. :'(
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168426285.jpg)
While studying my options for removing the remaining stud, I realized that it didn't screw into the frame, but the transmission case...so if I screw this up, I'm really fu*#ed!. I can't imagine that buying a new trans case and having the entire bike dis and re assembled would be cheap.
First, I tried to figure out how to remove the plastic battery box in order to get better access to the bolt stud. I found out that apparently the battery box was the very first item bolted to the bare frame on the assembly line...no way it was coming out.
So I tried a pair of needle-nose Vise Grips, hoping I could grab onto the stud and reverse it out. No go. Time to break out the bolt extractor set.
I drilled a hole in the bolt stud and began working on it with an extractor. It didn't want to budge, but I was hopeful and kept at it...until the extractor broke off inside the bolt stud.
So now I'm down to drilling out the entire stud, hoping I don't goat-f*#k the transmission case...except now the stud has a hardened-steel center due to the extractor carcass encased within.
After two broken drill bits, I finally got the stud drilled out without wallowing the threads too much and gave it a try with another extractor...
Success!
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168426296.jpg)
I carefully tapped the trans case, trying to keep as many shavings out as I could.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168426295.jpg)
Finally finished the 15 minute job after two and a half hours.
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168426288.jpg)
WELCOME TO THE WONDERFULL(y frustrating) world of Africa Twin ownership! :D
You ain't seen nothing yet. Just wait until you change the air filters...yes filters, as in 2 of them. Location? UNDER the front fairing...1 on each side, so just the front of the fairing comes off. Be careful too. They are held on by "Tabs". (Tabs is a Japanese world for fragile delicate wall flower that breaks at the slightness tug. ;) ) Any crashbars in the way will have to be removed too. Some grease that is safe for rubber will make it go on easier...sorta and sorta make them easier to remove the next time.
If you plan on running ANY extra switch's for electrical stuff, do it all at the same time...as the fairing has to come off. Buy a switch that is shallow in depth...there is not enough room for a normal toggle switch. So if you want fog lights with the switch in the fairing, plan ahead. ;) ;)
Oil changes are pretty easy.
Tire changes, just to be sure to mark what spacer goes where...expressly on the rear. ;)
Hope you didn't get the Honda heated grips...they do not heat really good. More like warm than hot. Aftermarket is the way to go there. ;)
Anti-seize any bolts you take out...like the ones for the battery. ;)
Other stuff is more normal, sort of. Like suspension. New springs for your weight in full gear, oil, and while you are at it, fork seals. The stock ones leak after awhile. Check the old fork oil for any contamination. Some owners have had the anodizing come of the inside of the fork. Honda has a recall on that. Rear shock, new spring for your weight and your done.
When set-up is right, the A.T. is pretty dang good off-road...until you drop it. ;)
I think I have been kicked off every "private" dirt road/trail/what have you, in Jefferson, Shelby, Blount, Walker, and Tuscaloosa counties. :D
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on December 21, 2018, 05:41:52 PM
Post by: KevinB on December 21, 2018, 05:41:52 PM
Replaced the thin stock "baking sheet" skid plate with something much more substantial.
Made by Bumot in Bulgaria...it exhibits the typical tank-like robustness expected of something coming from the former Soviet bloc.
{sorry for the crappy pics}
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168568098.jpg)
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168568097.jpg)
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(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168568101.jpg)
Made by Bumot in Bulgaria...it exhibits the typical tank-like robustness expected of something coming from the former Soviet bloc.
{sorry for the crappy pics}
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168568098.jpg)
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168568097.jpg)
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168568095.jpg)
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168568099.jpg)
(http://www.pbase.com/kwb377/image/168568096.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: klaviator on December 21, 2018, 07:48:08 PM
Post by: klaviator on December 21, 2018, 07:48:08 PM
Now you just need to go out and put some dents in that thing ???
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on December 22, 2018, 04:18:18 PM
Post by: merc16 on December 22, 2018, 04:18:18 PM
Christmas came early for Big Blue, Galespeed wheels and titanium rear axle.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on December 22, 2018, 04:46:21 PM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on December 22, 2018, 04:46:21 PM
Justin some days I really hate looking at your blue bike.... Gives me a real guilt trip about my zrx...
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on December 23, 2018, 12:07:06 PM
Post by: DonJuan on December 23, 2018, 12:07:06 PM
Hellooo ladies... Digging bikes from the recesses of my garage. 4 months of home upgrades are almost over, so my garage has reopened as a proper bike shop again.
Time for the aroma of two stroke and carb cleaning, and maybe a tire change or two.
It's good to be back.
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Time for the aroma of two stroke and carb cleaning, and maybe a tire change or two.
It's good to be back.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on December 23, 2018, 05:47:24 PM
Post by: DonJuan on December 23, 2018, 05:47:24 PM
Quote from: merc16 on December 22, 2018, 04:18:18 PM
Christmas came early for Big Blue, Galespeed wheels and titanium rear axle.
Your ZRX is amazing.
I'd like to do some similar mods, but I really think it's cheaper for me to buy a newer ZX10 or 14.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on December 23, 2018, 05:55:33 PM
Post by: DonJuan on December 23, 2018, 05:55:33 PM
I did a partial brake job on the KDX and patched up some broken bits from the last ride (back in June...). Didn't change pads, EBC's still looked to be about 75%, but wanted to firm up my brake hannels a bit, so flushed and bled front and rear.
Have you ever seen prettier brake fluid?
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It looked like straight up river mud. It took about 1/2 quart of fluid to flush it out clean.
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Have you ever seen prettier brake fluid?
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It looked like straight up river mud. It took about 1/2 quart of fluid to flush it out clean.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on December 23, 2018, 07:30:52 PM
Post by: merc16 on December 23, 2018, 07:30:52 PM
Quote from: DonJuan on December 23, 2018, 05:47:24 PMHey thanks ! It's been quite the challenge to get her to this point.
Your ZRX is amazing.
I'd like to do some similar mods, but I really think it's cheaper for me to buy a newer ZX10 or 14.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on December 29, 2018, 12:01:14 PM
Post by: DonJuan on December 29, 2018, 12:01:14 PM
Changed needle and then clip position. Found a clogged pilot and a foreign object in my main.
Runs way better.
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Runs way better.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on December 29, 2018, 05:25:31 PM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on December 29, 2018, 05:25:31 PM
Went and got very muddy at the ridge after futzing with the float level on the carb last night and this am. Trashed. Side panel and way over rotated the bars when I went ass over teakettle in a water hazard.... (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181229/65bb427b1ddbe99e8ae9ae4095a183ab.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181229/b903b5c9d4ef10c6f50005aaa7956019.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181229/2fecaa6629b77ccf0144662dd1bc123f.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181229/ed6ad9c2db0f9ccaae8f289f69860ea7.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on December 31, 2018, 04:29:40 PM
Post by: DonJuan on December 31, 2018, 04:29:40 PM
Air filter
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on December 31, 2018, 06:04:51 PM
Post by: merc16 on December 31, 2018, 06:04:51 PM
@DonJuan , is that KLR from California with the required CARB external filter ?
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: renchinrider on December 31, 2018, 07:24:30 PM
Post by: renchinrider on December 31, 2018, 07:24:30 PM
:D :D :D
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on January 07, 2019, 08:48:54 PM
Post by: DonJuan on January 07, 2019, 08:48:54 PM
$48 Keihin PWK Air Striker.
Score! Changed jets to something close to what I run today in the worn out '89 carb. We'll install and see how she does later this week.
The brass says keihin as well, so I feel pretty good about the brand authenticity.
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Score! Changed jets to something close to what I run today in the worn out '89 carb. We'll install and see how she does later this week.
The brass says keihin as well, so I feel pretty good about the brand authenticity.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on January 07, 2019, 09:14:46 PM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on January 07, 2019, 09:14:46 PM
Quote from: DonJuan on January 07, 2019, 08:48:54 PMIt's what I'm running, and it's damn good.
$48 Keihin PWK Air Striker.
Score! Changed jets to something close to what I run today in the worn out '89 carb. We'll install and see how she does later this week.
The brass says keihin as well, so I feel pretty good about the brand authenticity.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on January 07, 2019, 09:45:15 PM
Post by: DonJuan on January 07, 2019, 09:45:15 PM
What jets and needle are you running?
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on January 07, 2019, 10:06:13 PM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on January 07, 2019, 10:06:13 PM
I'd have to double check but I think 42 pilot and 145 or 142.5 main no clue on needle. Kyle has the jetting method down to perfection
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Fencejumper09 on January 09, 2019, 10:03:34 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on January 09, 2019, 10:03:34 AM
I found that I was leaking coolant from a busted o-ring located in the center of the bottom end of my YZ 250 before Christmas
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-KPCBmTS/0/f8ae027f/L/i-KPCBmTS-L.jpg)
Tore it down with the help of @kylepeterson and @BrianAo34 for the price of some Waffle House and Worcestershire Coffee!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Lz9PPSX/0/701cbc6c/L/i-Lz9PPSX-L.jpg)
The bolts holding the power valve together had come out who know how long ago!
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Replaced the power valve seal that is known to wallow out and damage the cylinder with a bearing!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-4CMg4WX/0/bd540e45/L/i-4CMg4WX-L.jpg)
Sometimes the wrong tools can become the right tools when bearings stick to the crank!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-L8Wpv35/0/723d5f2b/L/i-L8Wpv35-L.jpg)
Got her back together for the New Years Day ride only to find out I had put the water pump seal in backwards and she was leaking like a sieve!
New seals and bearings installed on the water pump, built some new steel mounts for the skid plate, new kill switch and added an hour meter. She should be ready for some single track now!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-b96n5Cz/0/8e1d3730/L/i-b96n5Cz-L.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-KPCBmTS/0/f8ae027f/L/i-KPCBmTS-L.jpg)
Tore it down with the help of @kylepeterson and @BrianAo34 for the price of some Waffle House and Worcestershire Coffee!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Lz9PPSX/0/701cbc6c/L/i-Lz9PPSX-L.jpg)
The bolts holding the power valve together had come out who know how long ago!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-BjKXCPw/0/6086795a/L/i-BjKXCPw-L.jpg)
Replaced the power valve seal that is known to wallow out and damage the cylinder with a bearing!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-4CMg4WX/0/bd540e45/L/i-4CMg4WX-L.jpg)
Sometimes the wrong tools can become the right tools when bearings stick to the crank!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-L8Wpv35/0/723d5f2b/L/i-L8Wpv35-L.jpg)
Got her back together for the New Years Day ride only to find out I had put the water pump seal in backwards and she was leaking like a sieve!
New seals and bearings installed on the water pump, built some new steel mounts for the skid plate, new kill switch and added an hour meter. She should be ready for some single track now!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-b96n5Cz/0/8e1d3730/L/i-b96n5Cz-L.jpg)
Title: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on January 27, 2019, 03:55:08 PM
Post by: DonJuan on January 27, 2019, 03:55:08 PM
Flushed and topped off coolant, after I got a face full of it when I took off the bottom hose... under some pressure.
Changed oil (Rotella T4), all 37 drain bolts filters and screens
Flushed and bled brakes, front and rear
Lubed chain
Charged battery
Took it for a test ride
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Changed oil (Rotella T4), all 37 drain bolts filters and screens
Flushed and bled brakes, front and rear
Lubed chain
Charged battery
Took it for a test ride
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on January 31, 2019, 03:44:50 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on January 31, 2019, 03:44:50 PM
Installed Givi rack, topcase, tank bag, and sheepskin. Then I went for a little 50 mile break-in ride.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on February 04, 2019, 08:26:27 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on February 04, 2019, 08:26:27 PM
Installed tank grips/protectors, paddock spindles, bar risers, and mirror extenders.
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Title: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on February 05, 2019, 06:27:34 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on February 05, 2019, 06:27:34 PM
Installed Madstad windshield and a fender extender
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Title: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on February 16, 2019, 03:52:36 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on February 16, 2019, 03:52:36 PM
Didn't like the 14/49 gearing ... took too much away from the street manners. So today I installed a 46T rear. Changed out the sprocket bolts and nuts for a harder metal, since the OEM nuts were getting a little rounded on the corners. Had to remove four links since the 114 chain was at the limit of the axle blocks, and 112 is a multiple of 14. Also changed the oil and filter. Then went for a little ride around town.
Next I'll tackle the IMS 4.7g tank install.
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Next I'll tackle the IMS 4.7g tank install.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on February 17, 2019, 07:13:22 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on February 17, 2019, 07:13:22 PM
Big tank installed. Got it done in about two hours, taking my time.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on February 18, 2019, 05:00:16 PM
Post by: KevinB on February 18, 2019, 05:00:16 PM
Replaced the clutch dampers on the 450 today.
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They were definitely due for replacement...there's not supposed to be any play.
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They were definitely due for replacement...there's not supposed to be any play.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on March 04, 2019, 08:02:42 PM
Post by: KevinB on March 04, 2019, 08:02:42 PM
I lost 6.8 pounds this evening...
Replaced the stock muffler with a titanium one.
I wasn't looking to replace the OEM muffler, but I found this one used for too good of a deal on one of the FB Africa Twin owner's pages...I couldn't afford NOT to buy it. It's not really any louder than stock, and the dyno graph only shows about a 2hp increase...but any weight shed from this beast helps.
It's made by Laser, but came unmarked...a couple of minutes and $2.99 on Ebay yielded a Taiwanese made aluminum emblem that turns it into a factory Yoshimura/HRC racing exhaust.
I think I'm also gonna leave the pannier racks off and run it in secsay mode for awhile.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190305/f538852f8e7dfe61c3027f4915745e55.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190305/529656d49de8fe18e2f042420059bf20.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190305/4130c294184fa7654082a89d1ccb4f5a.jpg)
Replaced the stock muffler with a titanium one.
I wasn't looking to replace the OEM muffler, but I found this one used for too good of a deal on one of the FB Africa Twin owner's pages...I couldn't afford NOT to buy it. It's not really any louder than stock, and the dyno graph only shows about a 2hp increase...but any weight shed from this beast helps.
It's made by Laser, but came unmarked...a couple of minutes and $2.99 on Ebay yielded a Taiwanese made aluminum emblem that turns it into a factory Yoshimura/HRC racing exhaust.
I think I'm also gonna leave the pannier racks off and run it in secsay mode for awhile.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190305/f538852f8e7dfe61c3027f4915745e55.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190305/529656d49de8fe18e2f042420059bf20.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190305/4130c294184fa7654082a89d1ccb4f5a.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: kylepeterson on March 05, 2019, 06:18:13 PM
Post by: kylepeterson on March 05, 2019, 06:18:13 PM
i gotta get some them stickers ! MO HP !
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on March 24, 2019, 06:26:49 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on March 24, 2019, 06:26:49 PM
Finally installed my Seat Concepts kit.
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Title: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on March 25, 2019, 11:32:09 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on March 25, 2019, 11:32:09 PM
Installed an Abrams emergency red LED beacon as an auxiliary brake light.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: yamahamer on March 26, 2019, 08:57:31 AM
Post by: yamahamer on March 26, 2019, 08:57:31 AM
Unboxed new wheels.
Now to pick what tires to run.
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Now to pick what tires to run.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: DonJuan on April 19, 2019, 11:29:43 PM
Post by: DonJuan on April 19, 2019, 11:29:43 PM
Replaced the broken plastic from the last trip to the Ridge.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190420/6e0c116281d44709263584466454c9a6.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190420/385ff4caab65ec9652d657ee1bcb834d.jpg)
I'll find out tomorrow if my wiring is ok. Looks tidy, even if it don't work.
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I'll find out tomorrow if my wiring is ok. Looks tidy, even if it don't work.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: yamahamer on April 24, 2019, 06:43:23 PM
Post by: yamahamer on April 24, 2019, 06:43:23 PM
The Husky needed to gain 11oz's.
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Title: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on May 27, 2019, 01:51:29 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on May 27, 2019, 01:51:29 PM
- Spray wash
- Oil change at 296 miles & 8.9 hours
- Reseated bead on rear tire (had a slow leak)
- Replaced headlight bulb (already?)
- Removed useless marketing babble/excess weight
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- Oil change at 296 miles & 8.9 hours
- Reseated bead on rear tire (had a slow leak)
- Replaced headlight bulb (already?)
- Removed useless marketing babble/excess weight
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on May 30, 2019, 06:03:08 PM
Post by: KevinB on May 30, 2019, 06:03:08 PM
New shoes and an oil change in prep for RFP#15...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190530/6146089ba378a1a72da4c40d41fe0559.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Fencejumper09 on June 14, 2019, 07:52:18 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on June 14, 2019, 07:52:18 AM
Installed a lift kit on the 990! Thanks @Nice Goat ready to dig into some maintenance!
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Fencejumper09 on June 14, 2019, 07:53:39 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on June 14, 2019, 07:53:39 AM
Also replacing a broken kick start shaft on the YZ 250.
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Might be time for a new clutch basket while I am in here!
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Might be time for a new clutch basket while I am in here!
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Mulley on June 14, 2019, 03:13:34 PM
Post by: Mulley on June 14, 2019, 03:13:34 PM
Technically 2 days ago I installed fresh tires on my KTM 500.
Ready to go rip up the earth again.
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Ready to go rip up the earth again.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on June 18, 2019, 05:24:06 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on June 18, 2019, 05:24:06 PM
Yesterday, I put 8 ounces of Slime in my rear tire, on the low pressure side of my Tubliss setup, and took the bike for a short ten mile ride. This morning, my rear tire was still holding pressure. Hallelujah!
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on June 18, 2019, 05:51:39 PM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on June 18, 2019, 05:51:39 PM
Quote from: Nice Goat on June 18, 2019, 05:24:06 PMWeird mine held air with nothing added.
Yesterday, I put 8 ounces of Slime in my rear tire, on the low pressure side of my Tubliss setup, and took the bike for a short ten mile ride. This morning, my rear tire was still holding pressure. Hallelujah!
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on June 18, 2019, 06:59:20 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on June 18, 2019, 06:59:20 PM
Quote from: IceCold4x4 on June 18, 2019, 05:51:39 PM
Weird mine held air with nothing added.
Apparently it is a common problem with the Motoz Arena Hybrid rear tire... don't know why. I have a Pirelli on the front and it hasn't lost any pressure at all.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on June 18, 2019, 07:32:22 PM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on June 18, 2019, 07:32:22 PM
Quote from: Nice Goat on June 18, 2019, 06:59:20 PMI'm loving the Sedona mx907hp with the tubliss. Wears like iron and at 0 - 1 psi on the trails it grips like ape snot.
Apparently it is a common problem with the Motoz Arena Hybrid rear tire... don't know why. I have a Pirelli on the front and it hasn't lost any pressure at all.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Mulley on June 18, 2019, 09:02:14 PM
Post by: Mulley on June 18, 2019, 09:02:14 PM
Quote from: Nice Goat on June 18, 2019, 06:59:20 PMThe inside lip has ridges so it's hard for the red liner to get a good seal against it.
Apparently it is a common problem with the Motoz Arena Hybrid rear tire... don't know why. I have a Pirelli on the front and it hasn't lost any pressure at all.
It's part of my install process. I use No-Mar lube and Slime on every Tubliss tire. No leaks since I started doing this.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on June 18, 2019, 09:52:42 PM
Post by: KevinB on June 18, 2019, 09:52:42 PM
I've been lucky (it's definitely not skill)...I use only soapy water for Tubliss install and the only one I've had leak was my very first one (not enough soapy water). I've installed three Arena Hybrids with no issues. After install, I usually inflate the low pressure side to @ 50 psi and let it sit overnight...dunno if it helps or is just a placebo.
Maybe I need to buy a lottery ticket while in TN this weekend... :)
Maybe I need to buy a lottery ticket while in TN this weekend... :)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: kylepeterson on June 19, 2019, 06:17:03 AM
Post by: kylepeterson on June 19, 2019, 06:17:03 AM
splashed some gas in the tank and looked at the tires... mmmm think I'll just change the front end instead of doing seals today... dirt devil here i come!
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Fencejumper09 on June 26, 2019, 09:08:45 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on June 26, 2019, 09:08:45 AM
Finally received the clutch basket for the yz that I ordered on June 6! Forgot to soak the clutch fibers over night so looks like I will try to button it up tomorrow.
First step was to remove the primary drive gear from the back of the oem basket by grinding off some rivets!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-JxSfFRs/0/700ea027/L/i-JxSfFRs-L.jpg)
Then transfer the gear and rubber dampeners onto the new Barnett basket. this basket is slick with steel inserts along the wear edges. They will replace the steel inserts for $25 plus shipping both ways. Not too bad!
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The clutch fibers are soaking and hope to continue the install tonight. The one hour between my daughter's bedtime and my bedtime does not allow for much time to wrench on the bikes!
First step was to remove the primary drive gear from the back of the oem basket by grinding off some rivets!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-JxSfFRs/0/700ea027/L/i-JxSfFRs-L.jpg)
Then transfer the gear and rubber dampeners onto the new Barnett basket. this basket is slick with steel inserts along the wear edges. They will replace the steel inserts for $25 plus shipping both ways. Not too bad!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-9vcvB79/0/a4db0a57/L/i-9vcvB79-L.jpg)
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The clutch fibers are soaking and hope to continue the install tonight. The one hour between my daughter's bedtime and my bedtime does not allow for much time to wrench on the bikes!
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: 2372ighost on June 27, 2019, 10:32:10 PM
Post by: 2372ighost on June 27, 2019, 10:32:10 PM
Mounted a cup/cargo holder between my legs on the scooter.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Fencejumper09 on June 28, 2019, 08:55:26 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on June 28, 2019, 08:55:26 AM
Slowly getting closer! Waiting on a couple seals and bearings that were bad in the replacement clutch cover and then I will be able to wrap this up!
Got a little distracted by the need for brakes and rotors on the truck!
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Got a little distracted by the need for brakes and rotors on the truck!
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on June 28, 2019, 10:32:19 AM
Post by: KevinB on June 28, 2019, 10:32:19 AM
Quote from: KevinB on June 18, 2019, 09:52:42 PM
I've been lucky (it's definitely not skill)...I use only soapy water for Tubliss install and the only one I've had leak was my very first one (not enough soapy water). I've installed three Arena Hybrids with no issues. After install, I usually inflate the low pressure side to @ 50 psi and let it sit overnight...dunno if it helps or is just a placebo.
Well, I jinxed myself...
Noticed my recently mounted Arena Hybrid was leaking down a little last weekend...went to load the bike this morning and it's totally flat. >:(
Disregard my previous mention of luck or skill.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on July 01, 2019, 02:43:28 PM
Post by: merc16 on July 01, 2019, 02:43:28 PM
These billet eccentrics are almost too purty to install. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190701/802110062e66e874f0c36011b59dad4a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190701/477aa2fc5f90e917a40423dc35ae97c2.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190701/928886bf4afc827eefbd3f9de2cf4134.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on July 01, 2019, 04:02:19 PM
Post by: KevinB on July 01, 2019, 04:02:19 PM
^^^ That is one bada$$ Zed. :-\
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on July 01, 2019, 04:14:11 PM
Post by: merc16 on July 01, 2019, 04:14:11 PM
Thank$! 
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on July 10, 2019, 07:39:49 PM
Post by: KevinB on July 10, 2019, 07:39:49 PM
Quote from: KevinB on June 28, 2019, 10:32:19 AMI've been vindicated!
Well, I jinxed myself...
Noticed my recently mounted Arena Hybrid was leaking down a little last weekend...went to load the bike this morning and it's totally flat. >:(
Disregard my previous mention of luck or skill.
Several days ago I demounted, replaced the rim tape, then carefully remounted the tire ensuring I used an excessive amount of soapy water...but noticed it was still slowly leaking. I figured I'd just have to live with topping it off every ride.
While removing the shock this evening for service, I noticed a tiny dribble of water under the tire. I said to myself, "Self (because that's what I call myself)...that's unusual."
I carefully inspected the tire for foreign objects (apparently much more carefully this time than last week) and found this small, jagged piece of rock lodged just under the tread carcass in a narrow slit. And because of the magic of Tubliss on a dirt bike, I stuck a rope plug in it and we're all good now. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190711/e9a1f04c1ba14493f833d1e9d6bd4d26.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on September 08, 2019, 05:40:47 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on September 08, 2019, 05:40:47 PM
Went for a little ride on the five-honey, almost 40 miles, to get the theme tag and place a new one. Also needed to warm up the engine for an oil and filter change, which I completed after the ride.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Gam on October 01, 2019, 05:43:38 PM
Post by: Gam on October 01, 2019, 05:43:38 PM
I installed these sweet skull license plate fasteners on the klx today. Between these and the Waver Runner primer I installed a couple of years ago I really need to get this bike on the dyno and see how my hp has increased.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Xt225/i-pX9JbkJ/0/3f24e8fe/X2/skull%20delete-X2.jpg)
Laugh but it works, no more cold weather starting problems.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Bamapics/i-b8SxgXH/0/6a8426f8/X2/pump%201_DxO-X2.jpg)
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Laugh but it works, no more cold weather starting problems.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Fencejumper09 on October 02, 2019, 08:46:22 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on October 02, 2019, 08:46:22 AM
New balancer shaft seal on the 990! Hoping this helps with the puking oil problem during extended periods of over 80 mph!
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Fencejumper09 on October 07, 2019, 04:45:49 PM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on October 07, 2019, 04:45:49 PM
My proof of concept on the aux lights I bought from @KevinB for the 990. The thing about owning a rare-ish bike is that no one makes the specific item you need! Let's see how they hold up and if I can figure out the wiring!
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: thinwater on October 08, 2019, 07:27:30 PM
Post by: thinwater on October 08, 2019, 07:27:30 PM
Steering Bearings 13,500 miles, lower outter race must have not gotten a correct heat treat, rollers dented into it. Felt like a ball detent to drive straight option.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on October 24, 2019, 10:12:41 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on October 24, 2019, 10:12:41 PM
Another oil change. I've been changing the oil every 300 miles, but now the oil looks barely used. I'll probably change to every 600 miles now.
Heading to the mountains tomorrow...
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Heading to the mountains tomorrow...
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on December 07, 2019, 05:27:06 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on December 07, 2019, 05:27:06 PM
Got up this morning and my back tire was flat. No surprise there, so I aired it up and took off to join Win's ride. By the time I got to Gurley, the back tire was flat again. Aired it up again and stood around talking for a bit. Fifteen minutes later, it's flat again. Inside voice started to sound like Joe Pesci...
Waved off from Win's ride and returned home. Rediscovered the joy of mounting cold tires with heavy-duty tubes...
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Waved off from Win's ride and returned home. Rediscovered the joy of mounting cold tires with heavy-duty tubes...
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Gam on January 25, 2020, 10:28:18 PM
Post by: Gam on January 25, 2020, 10:28:18 PM
What a needy bike. Rotors were warped from the beginning, they got so bad the bike wasn't safe. I'm not the only one with the problem and KTM by and large is not replacing under warranty, the dealer is to far to go to be told no, so I put some rotors on it, changed oil and filter, still have to put my new skid plate on, the oem is about as thick as a foil pie pan. You are not supposed to lift this bike on a jack under the engine, so I had to get wheel stands, you are supposed to adjust the chain with it on a rear wheel stand, not from the side stand. :-[ Porsche is not mine, it's my bro in law's. I do serious stuff in his shop, he restored that and a 68 convertible camero which is supposed to be where my bike is now.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on January 26, 2020, 10:01:11 AM
Post by: merc16 on January 26, 2020, 10:01:11 AM
Wow Gam, this is the third type of issue I've read on the 790 Adventure 's. I'm beginning to wonder if it should be my next bike.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: norton73 on January 26, 2020, 10:47:56 AM
Post by: norton73 on January 26, 2020, 10:47:56 AM
Tenere is sounding better all the time.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on January 26, 2020, 11:03:18 AM
Post by: merc16 on January 26, 2020, 11:03:18 AM
I am/was leaning towards the KTM for the oem tubless tires. I know that may not be a consideration for other MA members.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Gam on January 26, 2020, 01:46:29 PM
Post by: Gam on January 26, 2020, 01:46:29 PM
Yeah it may turn into as big a money hole as that Porsche.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on January 26, 2020, 01:54:23 PM
Post by: merc16 on January 26, 2020, 01:54:23 PM
I hope it doesn't for you. Thanks for sharing the challenges with it.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on March 01, 2020, 06:21:51 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on March 01, 2020, 06:21:51 PM
Performed the first oil change on the Africa Twin at 435 miles. Also, over the last couple of weeks, I've installed the following:
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- SW-Motech engine guards
- Bumot skid plate
- Precision rear rack
- Pelican 1450 top case
- Givi touring windscreen
- Givi XS320 tank bag with lock ring
- TechSpec tank grips
- Whelen TIR3 red lighthead (extra brake light)
- Crampbuster cruise assist
- RAM ball mount (for cell phone or GPS)
- Battery tender cable (also for using heated gloves)
- Alaska Leather sheepskin buttpad
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: kylepeterson on March 04, 2020, 11:26:09 AM
Post by: kylepeterson on March 04, 2020, 11:26:09 AM
the starter button still works on the drz. i found that out after tripping over the lug of a bike for the 453'rd time.
a fresh tank of super hi powa 86 octane made for an afternoons worth of really crappy wheelies.
thankfully i found the tag sticker in the glovebox of the camry, and stuck it on. it was only 8-9 months out of service. maybe i can get another 20 years out of the bike, at this milage rate !
a fresh tank of super hi powa 86 octane made for an afternoons worth of really crappy wheelies.
thankfully i found the tag sticker in the glovebox of the camry, and stuck it on. it was only 8-9 months out of service. maybe i can get another 20 years out of the bike, at this milage rate !
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: yamahamer on March 09, 2020, 07:23:53 AM
Post by: yamahamer on March 09, 2020, 07:23:53 AM
Modified my ramp for the highth of my truck. With time change in effect it's time for some afternoon cardio.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: JBMFT on March 16, 2020, 09:59:03 PM
Post by: JBMFT on March 16, 2020, 09:59:03 PM
Got stickers off the exhaust. Not pictured: fluids and filter for oil, filter and final drive service.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: norton73 on March 17, 2020, 10:06:04 AM
Post by: norton73 on March 17, 2020, 10:06:04 AM
Quote from: JBMFT on March 16, 2020, 09:59:03 PM
Got stickers off the exhaust. Not pictured: fluids and filter for oil, filter and final drive service.
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No pics for me?
New bike?
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: JBMFT on March 17, 2020, 06:13:38 PM
Post by: JBMFT on March 17, 2020, 06:13:38 PM
How about now?
New to me, yes. More pics coming soon...
New to me, yes. More pics coming soon...
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on March 17, 2020, 10:42:52 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on March 17, 2020, 10:42:52 PM
Quote from: JBMFT on March 17, 2020, 06:13:38 PM
How about now?
New to me, yes. More pics coming soon...
FJR!
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: JBMFT on March 19, 2020, 01:55:44 PM
Post by: JBMFT on March 19, 2020, 01:55:44 PM
Detail work.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: IceCold4x4 on March 20, 2020, 01:46:34 PM
Post by: IceCold4x4 on March 20, 2020, 01:46:34 PM
Decided its about time I have a street bike again and decided to order some parts. Yup I'm apparently getting sane or going insane not sure which yet. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200320/33b5c8f8bf55b24e38189f6fb5b2b92b.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Sadlsor on March 22, 2020, 12:59:08 AM
Post by: Sadlsor on March 22, 2020, 12:59:08 AM
Bought expensive Honda oil, the filter and drain plug washer at Pinnacle (see NEW Moto Shop thread).
Took off more pieces than I needed to, trying to get to the filler neck.
Took off more pieces than I needed to, trying to get to the oil filter. Fail. Haven't got it off yet.
After 2 hours of scratching my head and pulling off bodywork, I ran out of daylight, had to cover the bike and move the pieces inside.
Going back to the ST1300 forum to find a better way... I ain't a-gonna ride it, with all the oil dripped out.
Took off more pieces than I needed to, trying to get to the filler neck.
Took off more pieces than I needed to, trying to get to the oil filter. Fail. Haven't got it off yet.
After 2 hours of scratching my head and pulling off bodywork, I ran out of daylight, had to cover the bike and move the pieces inside.
Going back to the ST1300 forum to find a better way... I ain't a-gonna ride it, with all the oil dripped out.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on March 22, 2020, 08:37:47 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on March 22, 2020, 08:37:47 PM
Put new tires and heavy duty tubes on the KTM today. I'll do an oil change tomorrow night, and it'll be ready for another big ride.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on March 26, 2020, 05:34:29 PM
Post by: KevinB on March 26, 2020, 05:34:29 PM
Fresh meat...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200326/00bcc3c398ea30b8998bc58dfabb1deb.jpg)
Only 1800 miles on that TKC80, and it's nearly smoked.
Only 1800 miles on that TKC80, and it's nearly smoked.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: KevinB on April 07, 2020, 06:11:09 PM
Post by: KevinB on April 07, 2020, 06:11:09 PM
Changed the oil, pulled the fuel pump and changed the filter and screen, then got bored and pulled the header to scrub off the baked-on mud...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200407/f31cac70842f64aa66c43d3553a42832.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200407/27465de4c331afe85f9e55170f3e45e8.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200407/f3747a84f5bfb9803af31eb88a6fecd6.jpg)
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Gam on April 16, 2020, 06:26:34 PM
Post by: Gam on April 16, 2020, 06:26:34 PM
Wired up a Zumo XT. So far, I like the interface better than the Montana, not as complicated. I might just use the Montana on the KLX, it has 24k topo, which is the only thing I like about the Montana. That is if the rebuild kit for the carb ever comes and it runs again.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on May 11, 2020, 01:38:36 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on May 11, 2020, 01:38:36 PM
This weekend, my daughter and I rode around the yard and the neighborhood. She didn't ride much last year because she was involved in too many other activities, so she needed a refresher course.
Afterwards, I performed the next oil change and changed the air filter on the KTM (at 1,300 miles/34.5 hours), and gave the bike a good cleaning. Ready to go!
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Afterwards, I performed the next oil change and changed the air filter on the KTM (at 1,300 miles/34.5 hours), and gave the bike a good cleaning. Ready to go!
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: BamaPhill on May 26, 2020, 09:53:35 AM
Post by: BamaPhill on May 26, 2020, 09:53:35 AM
Repairing a leaky fork seal so I decided to upgrade while tearing things apart. Now I'm waiting on Cogent DDC/spring kit and replacement seals from Procycle. I fabricated a fork disassembly tool to remove the damper. I've been told 1" square tubing will also do the trick, but thought I would break out the welder that I use once a year and fab up the tool myself (explains the marginal welds). :-[
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: merc16 on June 07, 2020, 07:59:25 PM
Post by: merc16 on June 07, 2020, 07:59:25 PM
Noob dual sport post, spooned on my first tire/tube. I really like this TKC 80. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200608/d51b7d77e368fb541ddccb950734688e.jpg)
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on June 21, 2020, 08:34:29 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on June 21, 2020, 08:34:29 PM
Installed my Tusk pannier mounts and soft bag plates today.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on July 01, 2020, 06:08:26 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on July 01, 2020, 06:08:26 PM
Got my soft bags mounted. Nelson Rigg touring bags at 30L each. Not waterproof, but I pack my stuff in Dry-Sil bags anyway. The large buckles are the weak point, so I swapped them out for some Sea-to-Summit Field Repair buckles. Now to find time for a trip...
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: klaviator on July 01, 2020, 08:20:06 PM
Post by: klaviator on July 01, 2020, 08:20:06 PM
Quote from: Nice Goat on July 01, 2020, 06:08:26 PM
Got my soft bags mounted. Nelson Rigg touring bags at 30L each. Not waterproof, but I pack my stuff in Dry-Sil bags anyway. The large buckles are the weak point, so I swapped them out for some Sea-to-Summit Field Repair buckles. Now to find time for a trip...
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Looks like your bike is all ready for a long trip......where are you going?
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Nice Goat on July 02, 2020, 12:22:49 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on July 02, 2020, 12:22:49 PM
Quote from: klaviator on July 01, 2020, 08:20:06 PM
Looks like your bike is all ready for a long trip......where are you going?
Need to find the time first, but I'd really like to take a long weekend street trip somewhere.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: thinwater on August 15, 2020, 02:58:14 PM
Post by: thinwater on August 15, 2020, 02:58:14 PM
Wife's bike not mine, Suzuki DR200se. ProTaper ATV High handlebars and new grips, had to reroute wires for both sides and cut 3/4 of an inch off both handlebar ends to get it all back to OEM width which fit her. Now without risers the bike fits her standing and sitting and the OEM soft handlebars I was warned about are unscathed hanging with the spares. The daughter still needs risers in addition to the ATV High bars to get hers to fit her, thats later.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: N4HHE on August 15, 2020, 10:13:27 PM
Post by: N4HHE on August 15, 2020, 10:13:27 PM
I prefer "mini" bars on my 430 and 450's.
Mini, the handlebars nominally for 85's. Stock uncut about 29" but have the full straight handgrip space for my 3XL/13 paws. Also usually higher than "adult" handlebars. Probably not as high as ATV, but it is worth looking.
Mini, the handlebars nominally for 85's. Stock uncut about 29" but have the full straight handgrip space for my 3XL/13 paws. Also usually higher than "adult" handlebars. Probably not as high as ATV, but it is worth looking.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: yamahamer on October 23, 2020, 02:41:42 PM
Post by: yamahamer on October 23, 2020, 02:41:42 PM
No so much the bike but for the bikes. Built a strapless system for the trailer.
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: BamaPhill on February 09, 2021, 08:46:16 AM
Post by: BamaPhill on February 09, 2021, 08:46:16 AM
Installed a GSXR muffler on my DR650 using the Procycle midpipe adapter kit. Should add 100 HP! :D
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Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Fencejumper09 on February 09, 2021, 08:57:11 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on February 09, 2021, 08:57:11 AM
Out here showing off all that length and girth!
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: klaviator on February 09, 2021, 10:37:14 AM
Post by: klaviator on February 09, 2021, 10:37:14 AM
That thing is Huuuuuge! It looks like you mounted a jet engine back there :D
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: BamaPhill on February 09, 2021, 11:56:22 AM
Post by: BamaPhill on February 09, 2021, 11:56:22 AM
It's called compensating @Fencejumper09 ;D
It looks much bigger than the stock muffler, but it is actually only an inch or two longer. It is much lighter, free flowing and doesn't require repacking.
It looks much bigger than the stock muffler, but it is actually only an inch or two longer. It is much lighter, free flowing and doesn't require repacking.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: 2372ighost on March 02, 2021, 07:43:46 PM
Post by: 2372ighost on March 02, 2021, 07:43:46 PM
Installed a voltmeter/usb port on my Majesty 400.
Title: Re: What did I do to my bike today
Post by: Chitza on September 11, 2021, 03:36:25 PM
Post by: Chitza on September 11, 2021, 03:36:25 PM
We didn't work on a bike today, but we did get the trailer ready for Vintage!! Thanks John and Mike! teamwork makes the dream work! Still a few minor things to do to button it all up, but that is everything that was in the trailer before except the office and kitchen/food boxes. And the easy ups. Buzz will be working on solar POWAH over the next few days.
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