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I titled it ambiguously for those scooter folks  I put on 1) Vortex keyless gas cap and base 2) Motosliders 3) New oil and oil filter! 4) Decided that I'll keep this bike till it either self destructs or I get it in perfect shape
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Mar 16, 2009 01:13
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I finally got my spare key cut. Bought some fuel line so I can get rid of the drat inline filter. Bought some oil. Laziness pending, I may install said line and/or oil.
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Mar 16, 2009 01:27
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KDC67 did some work for me. She did 99% of the work of cleaning the carb for my 1971 CT1. She does great carb work. :-) I pulled the carbs on the 1986 GS550ES, and determined I need to spend $20 on getting new pilot screws. I painted the wrong color side covers. They are better looking, but not sexy yet. I might sand them. I dunno, it's just going for sale soon. I hooked the throttle up on my Peugeot 103. It's now got a 19mm carb. the thing sings a wonderful song now. Hopefully, next week there will be a petcock for KCD67's ride. I installed a taillight on my Fetish Cycles Penna.
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Mar 16, 2009 01:46
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I rode it.
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Mar 16, 2009 01:51
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Aired up the tires and rode it. Finally. The rejet seemed to go well. Its just a little lean, which means it will probably be fine once the weather warms up. Now I just have to get some braided lines and tires.
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Mar 16, 2009 01:56
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Clean and lube the chain, nothing spectacular.
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Mar 16, 2009 02:37
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Rode it. Because some of us don't put it away for the winter.
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Mar 16, 2009 02:46
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Found out that after 5 months of neglect I can balance every time, which is better than I did before with a dead engine and stopped.
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Mar 16, 2009 02:47
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Reinforced the mounting tabs for the side fairings with E6000 INDUSTRIAL ADHESIVE because I'm sick of them breaking off. Also waiting anxiously for my new radiator I need to install before move home for break.
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Mar 16, 2009 02:48
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'78 CB400T Hawk T1 Confirmed that I was unable to start the bike previously due to empty float bowls. Filled the gas tank past the "reserve" point.  Started it for the first time in ~5 months (fourth kick). Confirmed that idle is still too "dynamic" for my liking. Mentally prepared to clean the carbs at the next opportunity.
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Mar 16, 2009 03:03
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Ghost of Razgriz posted:Rode it. Because some of us don't put it away for the winter. This and I put gas in it
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Mar 16, 2009 03:26
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66' YDS3 - Rode the gently caress out of it - Washed it - Put a new pilot jet in the right carb and finally fixed an annoying flat spot in the power band - Rode it till I hurt - Lubed the chain 77' KZ650 - Soldered the cracked overflow tubes in two carbs - Cleaned the carbs and put them back on - Stripped and painted the foot pegs - Cleaned up some electrical connectors - Put some acetone in the used tank I bought to clean out some dried varnish
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Mar 16, 2009 04:00
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'01 SV650 - Removed all fairings and tail cover assy - ran electrical tests for like the fifth time - Removed front brake lever -- realized I didn't have any grease so I didn't replace it with the new one I have - Removed gear lever assy -- realized the hex bolt holding the footpeg on was torqued down by the hand of god himself, so it's got WD40 on it and hopefully it'll penetrate - Removed radiator securing bolts and pulled the spark plug boot out to inspect it - Tightened the chain In the future: - oil change - new rear tire - chain clean & lube - replace gear lever - replace front brake lever
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Mar 16, 2009 04:34
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I rode it. It was very nice outside.
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Mar 16, 2009 04:49
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Hand guards and brush guards for the DERZ, cleaned my chains. Said Hi after being gone for just over two weeks. Hoping for clear weather tomorrow.
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Mar 16, 2009 04:57
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Today: Tech spec tank grips (which I think are uneven after many tries, gently caress!) Removal of break-in stickers Tomorrow: Two Brothers exhaust Helibars Pazzo shorty levers for brake and clutch GBRacing engine covers and frame sliders AngryGuy fucked around with this message at 05:17 on Mar 16, 2009 |
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Mar 16, 2009 05:03
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Rode in a monsoon. Oh, and wet snow.  Tomorrow, I'll be drilling out some stripped screws on the front brake reservoir on the CB450, bleeding the brakes, and then taking it for a test spin, with the new handlebars in place. This may or may not immediately precede purchasing a new clutch cable, so that it can reach out far enough on the new bars. 
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Mar 16, 2009 05:44
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I cleaned the carb on my 1971 CT1.  Caked on mud + >year old gasoline.. Ew.
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Mar 16, 2009 06:43
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Simkin posted:Tomorrow, I'll be drilling out some stripped screws on the front brake reservoir on the CB450, bleeding the brakes, and then taking it for a test spin, with the new handlebars in place. You may already know this, but someone clued me in to a great way of bleeding bike brakes the other day. Take a long clear tube and run it from the bleeder and up over the handle bars. Then just pump the hell out of the brake with the screw open until the fluid level is at the handle bars. Close the screw, drain the tube, and repeat. This works so drat well I was amazed I didn't think of it before and now I have to tell everyone.
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Mar 16, 2009 12:08
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Yesterday, Zixxer: I put a coat of paint on the tail section, cleaned the throttle tube, and washed the bike. Beamer: Replaced a screw that rattled out of the tail light. Toyota: Drove it to Jack-in-the-box.
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Mar 16, 2009 14:19
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8ender posted:You may already know this, but someone clued me in to a great way of bleeding bike brakes the other day. Take a long clear tube and run it from the bleeder and up over the handle bars. Then just pump the hell out of the brake with the screw open until the fluid level is at the handle bars. Close the screw, drain the tube, and repeat. This works so drat well I was amazed I didn't think of it before and now I have to tell everyone. Also prudent when bleeding brakes for the first time: Wrap a towel around one of the fittings, and then put some pressure on the lever, and crack the banjo bolt fitting open. Some fluid will spill out, and before the lever goes to the bar, close the fitting. You just want it to the point where it doesn't hiss or spit, it should just quietly push fluid out. If you do that on all of the fittings and bleed at the master cylinder as well, usually you can get some pretty decent pressure straight off the bat. I usually find that it's fastest to just tie the lever down, leave them overnight, and then bleed them one last time in the morning. If you want to make it go faster, you can hold the lever down, crack the bleeder, pull the lever to the bar, close the bleeder, and then let the lever go, so you're just pumping fluid through the system, rather than out of and then back into the system. If you use this system with a vaccum bleeder, it's the easiest way to get air out of the system. Attach the bleeder, pump some vaccum into the lines, and the bleeder helps draw the air out.
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Mar 16, 2009 16:58
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8ender posted:You may already know this Yep, I have a nicely used length of clear vinyl hose that fits all of the brake bleeder valves on my bikes. Still good advice, though.
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Mar 16, 2009 17:05
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8ender posted:How were you bleeding them before?
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Mar 16, 2009 17:07
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Last project was bleeding the brakes, which pumped out fluid that looked like urine from someone who hasnt had water in 4 months.  I also spent some time cleaning the chain.Next up is fork seals and she will finally be done until something else breaks.
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Mar 16, 2009 17:18
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Tore arpart the headlight/fairing/gauge assembly polished up the gauges with some plastic polish, replaced a couple of burnt out bulbs, still can't get my gas light bulb to come on though so that's still in the works. Ended up gluing my headlight in place due to the plastic mounts cracking. Getting the clutch replaced tomorrow and hopefully replacing the bushing on the top of the rear shock later this week. I can't wait till April.
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Mar 16, 2009 17:28
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kdc67 posted:How were you bleeding them before? A stupid little one man brake bleeder kit that I'd use after leaving the bleed screw open for a few hours with the brake lever tied closed. Its my first bike that is modern enough to have disc brakes and I went into it thinking I could bleed new brake lines like you would a car. Also while we're on the topic, would using DOT5 fluid hurt anything? I just replaced all the lines and fittings so I figured it was a good opportunity to switch.
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Mar 16, 2009 17:53
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Changed the oil and rode it.
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Mar 16, 2009 17:56
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8ender posted:A stupid little one man brake bleeder kit that I'd use after leaving the bleed screw open for a few hours with the brake lever tied closed. Its my first bike that is modern enough to have disc brakes and I went into it thinking I could bleed new brake lines like you would a car. DOT5 is silicone and wont absorb water. This means as water gets into the system it pools against metal surfaces which can cause rust and other problems. From everything I have read on it it is not wise to use unless you flush very frequently and have lots of track use. http://www.motorcycleproject.com/motorcycle/text/cows-brakefluid.html
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Mar 16, 2009 18:17
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8ender posted:A stupid little one man brake bleeder kit that I'd use after leaving the bleed screw open for a few hours with the brake lever tied closed. Its my first bike that is modern enough to have disc brakes and I went into it thinking I could bleed new brake lines like you would a car. Just use whatever is recommended. There's no gain to switching brake fluids for normal riding, and you can damage seals and internals by swapping fluids to something that it wasn't designed for. Z3n fucked around with this message at 18:47 on Mar 16, 2009 |
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Mar 16, 2009 18:44
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dietcokefiend posted:DOT5 is silicone and wont absorb water. This means as water gets into the system it pools against metal surfaces which can cause rust and other problems. From everything I have read on it it is not wise to use unless you flush very frequently and have lots of track use. Ahh gently caress, its a little late unfortunately. Would it be horrible if I flushed out the DOT5 with a whole lot of DOT4?
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Mar 16, 2009 18:44
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8ender posted:Ahh gently caress, its a little late unfortunately. Would it be horrible if I flushed out the DOT5 with a whole lot of DOT4? That's what I'd do.
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Mar 16, 2009 18:47
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Today I ordered new Pilot screws for the 1986 GS550ES.
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Mar 16, 2009 18:47
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Z3n posted:That's what I'd do. Thats the last time I trust those crazy old bastards on the KZ650 forums. 
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Mar 16, 2009 18:50
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For the weekend but: 2006 Suzuki DR-Z400SM - Replaced throttle cables with 400E cables to work with FCR carb. - Fixed hole in gas tank with lots of jb weld. - Scotch taped my tail light back together temporarily. - Replaced missing bar end. - hammered for 30 minutes on my bent foot peg before giving up and paying Rob at Evolution Suspension $100 to bend it back with a blowtorch. - Took my newbie rider coworker out to some twisties for his first time.
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Mar 16, 2009 18:51
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8ender posted:Thats the last time I trust those crazy old bastards on the KZ650 forums. Use whatever your manual calls for, every time. Believe it or not, even the Kaw engineers probably knew what they were doing (at least regarding brake fluid). To contribute, I finally installed my oil cooler, new petcock, oiled my filters and installed my new front M/C CoolBlue fucked around with this message at 21:44 on Mar 16, 2009 |
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Mar 16, 2009 21:40
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I cleaned all the grime off of her, and then put her on display in my front yards in hopes that someone steals it. Seriously.
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Mar 16, 2009 23:29
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Check out this model I started. I was designing a backrest/luggage rack to fabricate and figured I'd go ahead and do the rest of the bike too. The backrest in question:  Click here for the full 640x480 image. Handiklap fucked around with this message at 00:46 on Mar 17, 2009 |
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Mar 17, 2009 00:34
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I adjusted the shifter a bit, discovered that the silly little box under the sissy bar can be removed, and sat on the bike for a while twisting the throttle and making "Vroom vroom!" noises in my head, dreaming of my MSF class on April 3rd.
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Mar 17, 2009 01:02
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Don't worry, that 'sitting on the bike making vroom noises' doesn't ever get old. I still find myself doing it occasionally when wrenching away. 
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Mar 17, 2009 01:22
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Ha! Nice to know I'm not the only one who does it, then I have to say, just having worked on the bike a tiny bit, and pushing it around the garage have made me a good deal less scared of it then I was at first. I cannot even begin to explain just how tempting it is to try and take it out, ESPECIALLY on beautiful days like we just had here. My MSF course can't come soon enough! Now, back to the garage to make more vroom noises 
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Mar 17, 2009 01:38
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