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GanjamonII posted:Turns out the marks on the swing arm are slightly off from each other. I got it pretty much spot on from what I can tell and the wheel is sitting about the same distance from the end of the swing arm on each side but off by almost a whole alignment mark. This is pretty common. It is a good idea to pretty much just ignore the marks.
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clutchpuck posted:This is pretty common. It is a good idea to pretty much just ignore the marks. What the hell...
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KARMA! posted:What the hell... Yeah, I measure from swingarm bolt center to axle bolt center.
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KARMA! posted:What the hell... Yeah I was surprised as well. I checked it 4-5 times, checked the front wheel was sitting straight etc and everything lines up fine. On the test ride it when I took my hands off the bars on flat ground (ie no road crown) the bike tracked dead straight, so it seems to be right.
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Now ya'll got me all worried and I just finished putting a new rear tire on ugh.
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Time to break out the measuring tape.
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invision posted:Now ya'll got me all worried and I just finished putting a new rear tire on ugh. I figure if it is tracking straight when you let go of the handlebars youre probably good. If youre worried get some fishing line and check it (google how to do it - its pretty simple).
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GanjamonII posted:I figure if it is tracking straight when you let go of the handlebars youre probably good. If youre worried get some fishing line and check it (google how to do it - its pretty simple). That's my usual test (does it go in a line? Good!) but the bikes all taped up and track ready right now. But I decided gently caress it, and took it for a spin. Everythings good. Yes I am that guy.
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Nidhg00670000 posted:I have the same problem with my SV. If I use a tool to line up the chain, the alignment marks are off by one. Biltema reprezent, I got one of these last year but haven't used it yet. Is it accurate?
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I have the same tool and honestly can't tell. The bike goes straight but using it feels like a step up from doing the old "close one eye and hold your thumb out" technique.
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I got my crash guards. SW-Motech, engineered in Germany, made in the Czech Republic. I'm not so sure about these. They have 2 M8 bolts that go to the engine mounts on the frame, and an M10 with spacers that go to a hole in the engine. I'm not really digging a crash guard mounted to the engine case itself. I uploaded an album here. You can see the hole very clearly in the "before" shot of the starter cover replacement. I got a close-up of the mount on the other side of the bike. My options are thus: 1) Trust in German engineering that this won't crack a case in a crash. 2) Send them back. 3) Cut off the tab and re-weld it so it lines up with one of the frame mount points below that hole in the engine. Worries concerns: 1) I have little faith. 2) I ordered these in November, and they shipped in March. This was the only company that even pretended to claim to stock a Bandit crash guard for <$600. 3) I'm a terrible welder. What say you, CA?
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I'd be a little worried, but apparently mounting crash bars to the engine is a common thing.
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I haven't been home since my dad blew up my KDX riding on the ice, so I finally got to see the damage today. Cylinder should get replated, but it's not too bad. How about the piston?   Yeah, I'm gonna need a new piston. We're pretty sure that the snow getting thrown up by the front wheel cooled off the front of the cylinder and caused the piston to seize.
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My wife and I pulled the engine out of the Honda. We'll be tearing it down and doing all new seals, have the valves ground, put new rings on the piston and doing a valve job. This will be my wife's first engine teardown and the first I've done in almost 7 years. It should be interesting.
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poo poo. Was inspecting the motorbeik today and noticed that the pillion peg hanger/mount has a hair crack in it. (I originally dismissed it as a scratch but NOPE) It will hold the exhaust just fine, but I definitely wouldn't want to trust to much weight on it. Putting weight on it opens the crack somewhat. BikeBandit can't seem to get a replacement. That doesn't make me confident that the dealer will be able to get me one either. 
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Ziploc posted:poo poo. Was inspecting the motorbeik today and noticed that the pillion peg hanger/mount has a hair crack in it. (I originally dismissed it as a scratch but NOPE) It will hold the exhaust just fine, but I definitely wouldn't want to trust to much weight on it. Putting weight on it opens the crack somewhat. check Dennis Kirk and see if you can find a microfiche or something with a part number, once you have that it's easy to find one.
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Ziploc posted:poo poo. Was inspecting the motorbeik today and noticed that the pillion peg hanger/mount has a hair crack in it. (I originally dismissed it as a scratch but NOPE) It will hold the exhaust just fine, but I definitely wouldn't want to trust to much weight on it. Putting weight on it opens the crack somewhat. Ebay.
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I found ONE. (And another that's rusted to poo poo) It has a scratch exactly where mine is cracked. So it could also be busted. I'll contact the seller and see.
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Electricals. Removed all trace of the starter motor, cleaned and adjusted both brake switches, cleaned the neutral switch, reinstalled the horn. Also removed the chain guard for cleaning, finally...who torques down a chain guard bolt to 180 lb-ft? Jesus. I need those stainless steel bolts to get here already so I can fill this thing back up with oil and get it started! You'd think it would be easy to find metric-thread bolts in Canada but no. Waiting and waiting for them to meander their way here from the distant (NOT) land of Ohio. On an old Honda, it's normal for the turn signals to be inoperative unless the engine is running, right? All four of the bulbs work individually, but they don't flash. Sagebrush fucked around with this message at Mar 18, 2012 around 23:18 |
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I spent the weekend buttoning up my CB. Chain on, fixed mistakes made this winter, bolted up the brake arm, hooked up the wiring harness. I got everything together turned the key and got nothing. That was this morning. Fiddled around with every connection. Double checked everything. This afternoon I looked at the fuse block. 7A & 5A blown. Replaced em and it cranked and everything was operational. Tomorrow it is off for stickers, bolt up fuel tank and exhaust. Might ride Tuesday. It will be interesting to see how it rides with all new bearings.
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Got a new custom tank!! Fluid reservoir delete mod Rear grab bar delete Custom subframe Added grass and mud colored rim tape Custom fairing Custom windscreen mod 
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invision posted:Got a new custom tank!! You done hosed up. Sorry to hear/see 
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invision posted:Got a new custom tank!!  My bike got knocked over by some heavy winds (want to believe it was that and not the rear end in a top hat who stole my righthand mirror the second night I had it parked at my apartment) and the rear indicator was out. It also caused the front on that side to go solid when it was on, so I was reduced to using hand signals for righthand turns. I finally had some free time to take a look at it so I popped the cover off the rear, saw that the bulb was busted and $3 and a trip to the hardware store later, had it replaced and working again. I should have done that as soon as I noticed the problem, but I was thinking it might be a wiring issue and kept putting it off because I wasn't looking forward to a tedious job. I'm not too good with knowing how to do my own maintenance (especially on this bike, I used to have an old Russian two-stroke that was about as easy to work on as possible and I got okay at that), so I was pretty happy I was able to solve the problem myself. The Yamaha came with a parts list booklet but it's all in Japanese and as far as I know the bike is Asia/JDM only, so I don't think there's an English language maintenance manual available. Next up is replacing the stolen mirror and having a shop replace the front tire, which is kinda low on tread (how I bought it). Also bought some nice universal saddlebags for grocery runs/longer trips (hopefully on a bigger bike). Luckily they're easy to take on/off the bike, because I don't trust the shitheads in my neighborhood not to steal them if I leave them on overnight. Pompous Rhombus fucked around with this message at Mar 19, 2012 around 02:47 |
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invision posted:
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I bought it. Brand new Monster 796. SO in love. This thing is so much better than my Ninja 250 in every respect BUT the jerky low-RPM range. But otherwise I finally feel like my bike can haul my fat rear end. Sorry for the crappy night iPhone photo!
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invision posted:drat that collateral damage-dealing Dunson! He appears to be taking pleasure in your misfortune... Glad you're OK. I couldn't have made that turn with an Xbox controller.
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What do you use to wash/detail your bike? I've never given enough of a poo poo about a vehicle to learn this.
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Ziploc posted:I found ONE. (And another that's rusted to poo poo) Hahaha holy poo poo. Did I call that poo poo or what: Me posted:Hello! I'm looking to replace my bracket with the one you have listed here. My bracket has a hairline crack near where the two chassis mounting points come together to form a V. Yours appears to have a line like scratch in that location (near dead center of photo) could you confirm that it is only a scratch and not a crack? I dismissed my crack as a scratch (and thus was surprised later) and am trying to make sure that I don't buy another part with a crack in the same place! Seller posted:Dear Buyer, Welp.
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Last week I got nailed by a police checkpoint for an expired inspection ($145 wtf). So today I went out hunting for an inspection station. Took me two hours and 8 different shops until I found a station in an industrial area that had inspection stickers and time to do my bike. It was still a nice little adventure and let me explore and see the depravity that is Buffalo. from D&D's anti-car thread:  Buffalo NY: 1902 and 2011
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More what other people almost did to my bike today. Not sure wtf was going on with people today but they were driving worse than normal. I got merged into 3 times in 50 miles...apparently 140dB air horn and a hi-viz suit doesn't do poo poo, they didn't even notice. Then some rear end in a top hat decided to run through a red light, didn't even slow down. Missed the truck in the right lane next to me by a car length, me by a couple feet. Was so bad I actually took the car across town for Five Guys...I never drive the drat car for a quick trip like that.
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orthod0ks posted:What do you use to wash/detail your bike? I've never given enough of a poo poo about a vehicle to learn this. I'm pretty good at washing cars. But I don't know the first thing about washing a bike.
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NitroSpazzz posted:More what other people almost did to my bike today. Not sure wtf was going on with people today but they were driving worse than normal. I got merged into 3 times in 50 miles...apparently 140dB air horn and a hi-viz suit doesn't do poo poo, they didn't even notice. Today was insane, so many crap drivers around L.A. too. (more than normal) it was a demolition derby. edit: oh I guess I "washed" my bike with some quick detailer like I do all the time, just to go with the thread. Nitramster fucked around with this message at Mar 20, 2012 around 02:44 |
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the walkin dude posted:
I take it Buffalo isn't in the running this year for most walkable city...
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I don't mind the big interchange, but that vast wasteland of parking lot is depressing as gently caress.
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 After tossing the flange in the freezer, hitting the pipe with a heat gun and using a car key as a spring hook, I completed my fancy schmancy pants exhaust.  I put the scooter back together only to discover I have no spark. I checked the gap between the pickup on the new stator and new flywheel. It's good. When I kick it over, the lights flicker. The ignition coil also is new, so I'm stumped. Looks like I'll be checkbooking this for the first time ever. I can do most stuff, but not electrical. This thing has a totally unnecessary alarm that I removed before the engine rebuild. After removing it, I lost my turn signals, brake light, and ability to shut it off. So back in it went. Sigh.
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Sagebrush posted:I don't mind the big interchange, but that
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orthod0ks posted:What do you use to wash/detail your bike? I've never given enough of a poo poo about a vehicle to learn this. This kinda got skipped over. You can use a garden hose / soapy water like a car, but remember there's a lot of loose parts / wiring / intake ports exposed on a bike that will be buried on a car. So be careful how you spray. If you get the chain wet you'll need to lube it again. Also keep in mind your bike will be very slick after washing - particularly tires and brakes - so after you ride through the bikini carwash, take care not to drop it ten feet past the last cheerleader. I generally use the Honda bike cleaning spray instead. Spray dirty parts, let sit for a minute or two, wipe & buff with an old t-shirt. You have to be more diligent hitting the hard-to-reach areas with this (particularly on the wheels / around the rear shock) so I still take mine to get hosed at the bikini car wash once in a blue moon. If your bike has a lot of chrome or a leather seat or something it'll require extra care. Also, don't forget to clean your helmet and visor / condition your leather gear every now and then.
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I'm in the midst of seperating my motor from the frame (Bandit 600) and theres just one bolt thats giving me a really loving bitch of a time. Gonna borrow a neighbors toolbox to get some serious torque on that rear end in a top hat bolt. For now its just sitting in a garage with two jacks holding the motor in place.
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Use lots of liquid wrench and a manual impact driver. Those things are miraculous.
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M4rg4r1ne posted:Wow now I know what the random exhaust I have goes to. Some guy included it when I bought a bike last year and I never knew what it was for.
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