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    #16
    Looks great, Roger!
    Last edited by Rich82GS750TZ; 05-23-2021, 01:34 PM.
    Rich
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    2015 Triumph Tiger 1200

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      #17
      Very nice Roger
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        #18
        Thanks guys. Doing even this little bit of strip and shine work gives me a greater respect for you all that make it look so easy. I have a lot to learn.

        Got it all back together now. It honestly doesn't look much different from a distance, but I'm hoping the oil leaks are gone. Took a short ride last night to check for leaks and was pretty disappointed to see a few spots weeping oil. I think my home depot torque wrench that measures in-lbs lies to me. This morning I was able to get another eigth to quarter turn on every bolt with minimal effort using a 1/4" ratchet. Going to ride some more today so we'll see if that little bit made a difference. I also realized I forgot to reconnect the breather hose. Last night I just kept thinking, man that degreaser sure stinks. haha

        One thing that makes me happy is to see that the leak that I thought was the base gasket is gone! It must have been something higher up that just blew around and down there.
        Roger

        Current rides
        1983 GS 850G
        2003 FJR 1300A
        Gone but not forgotten 1985 Rebel 250, 1991 XT225, 2004 KLR650, 1981 GS850G, 1982 GS1100GL, 2002 DL1000, 2005 KLR650, 2003 KLX400

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