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  • keman

    #1666
    Got the painted head cover back on complete with new allen head fasteners.

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    • Guest

      #1667
      I *finally* polished the paint... and got a lot of it mounted back on and I shouldn't have to remove it again before getting on the road

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      • Raid3n

        #1668
        Originally posted by pete
        I *finally* polished the paint... and got a lot of it mounted back on and I shouldn't have to remove it again before getting on the road
        at this rate i think i'll have managed to get across the pond to your little island before you've finished that bike ;D

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        • cowboyup3371
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          • Apr 2010
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          • In Ohio Now

          #1669
          Gotten too cold out here to do any painting so I just swapped out a battery terminal and the hood supports on the Jeep then fixed the front gate to our place. Need to finish replacing a switch in the living room ceiling fan later today.
          Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

          1981 GS550T - My First
          1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
          2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

          Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
          Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
          and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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          • drivera84

            #1670
            Originally posted by pete
            I *finally* polished the paint... and got a lot of it mounted back on and I shouldn't have to remove it again before getting on the road

            how about some pics pete?

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            • Guest

              #1671
              Originally posted by Raid3n
              at this rate i think i'll have managed to get across the pond to your little island before you've finished that bike ;D
              Haha mate it's nearly done... Getting it ready for registration by the end of November is the target and it's looking quite possibly if not likely...

              And do I see correctly you sold your 400? What's the go?

              Originally posted by drivera84
              how about some pics pete?
              Plenty in my rebuild and paint threads, but since you insist



              Huuuuge thanks to Larry (nvr2old), Dale (rustybronco), Johnny Drummond, MisterCinders, Paul (laverda1200), and all the others on here that have lent advice, tips, and encouragement along the way. My lack of skills has left it not quite so perfect up close, but it's far far better than anything I could've done without that help, so thanks again guys!

              (Don't mind the disc and tyres, they're being replaced real soon)

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              • Raid3n

                #1672
                haha 10 footers are okay, all the more reason to stay ahead of everyone haha.

                ya, sold it. didn't intend to keep it long. sold it for more than i paid for it.

                riding my friend's cbr900rr at the moment. planning to get a 600 sport next season.

                been working to get my miata on the road so that i can be warm in the mornings haha.

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                • Guest

                  #1673
                  Originally posted by Raid3n
                  haha 10 footers are okay, all the more reason to stay ahead of everyone haha.

                  ya, sold it. didn't intend to keep it long. sold it for more than i paid for it.

                  riding my friend's cbr900rr at the moment. planning to get a 600 sport next season.

                  been working to get my miata on the road so that i can be warm in the mornings haha.
                  Aaah I see! In that case well done

                  We're just coming in to summer here

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                  • Bluepunk18

                    #1674
                    Managed to move my bike into a friends' garage for the winter. Now I finally have a dry, heated workspace. Let the work begin!

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                    • rustybronco
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                      • Jul 2005
                      • 14961
                      • Marysville, Michigan

                      #1675
                      Pulled the alternator on a 2000 'Chrysler' intrepid with a 2.7L.

                      Alternator is good, B+ from battery to alt is good, the wire to the field circuit measures okay (battery is disconnected). looks like the wire from the PCM to the alt could be open or possibly a driver (transistor) issue with the PCM. I need to disconnect the harness at the PCM and check it. (power is fed to the field and the PCM grounds the circuit)

                      If it's an issue with the PCM, I might have to rig up an external regulator for the field circuit.
                      Last edited by rustybronco; 11-06-2011, 10:38 PM. Reason: an
                      De-stinking Penelope http://thegsresources.com/_forum/sho...d.php?t=179245

                      http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...35#post1625535

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                      • Steve
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                        • Jun 2005
                        • 35925
                        • southwest oHIo

                        #1676
                        Yesterday, helped Vmass adjust valves on his bike, then synchronized the carbs.
                        His bench sync was so close, I almost didn't want to try to get it any better.

                        Before we moved to changing the clutch springs, he mentioned a rattling that he had heard. Fired up the bike again and verified some extra noise. After pulling the clutch springs, we went ahead and pulled all the fibers to measure them (all are around 3.0mm ). I looked at the large hub nut, and even though the washer appeared to be properly bent up to lock it, it was VERY loose. After flattening the lock washer, I was able to turn the nut almost two full turns. Had to buy a socket to tighten the nut properly, then cleaned the oil level sight glass and re-assembled.

                        We did not get to the tire change and caliper rebuild that we had hoped to do, but he feels better having the valves, carb sync and clutch done.

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                        • bonanzadave
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                          • Jul 2006
                          • 9623
                          • Minnesota

                          #1677
                          Winterized the Boat and Bike. Then raked 20 bags of leaves.
                          82 1100 EZ (red)

                          "You co-opting words of KV only thickens the scent of your BS. A thief and a putter-on of airs most foul. " JEEPRUSTY

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                          • 7981GS

                            #1678
                            Originally posted by Steve
                            Yesterday, helped Vmass adjust valves on his bike, then synchronized the carbs.
                            His bench sync was so close, I almost didn't want to try to get it any better.

                            Before we moved to changing the clutch springs, he mentioned a rattling that he had heard. Fired up the bike again and verified some extra noise. After pulling the clutch springs, we went ahead and pulled all the fibers to measure them (all are around 3.0mm ). I looked at the large hub nut, and even though the washer appeared to be properly bent up to lock it, it was VERY loose. After flattening the lock washer, I was able to turn the nut almost two full turns. Had to buy a socket to tighten the nut properly, then cleaned the oil level sight glass and re-assembled.

                            We did not get to the tire change and caliper rebuild that we had hoped to do, but he feels better having the valves, carb sync and clutch done.

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                            I am certain that he was very appreciative.

                            Daniel

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                            • cowboyup3371
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                              #1679
                              Separated my forks today
                              Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

                              1981 GS550T - My First
                              1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
                              2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

                              Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
                              Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
                              and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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                              • GS ace

                                #1680
                                I started the facelift on this today, an '80 1000G.

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