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Haha yes of course... goes along with mudguard/fender... 
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Flaming Chainsaws
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And we can't forget the petcock! Who thought of petcock?Haha yes of course... goes along with mudguard/fender...
It makes no sense! Fuel tap is something that I agree with.
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True... but on the parts fiche it gets even worse... fuel cock! WTF? Weirdness...
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Flaming Chainsaws
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I think they were trying to make both sides of the pond happy
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Flaming Chainsaws
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Wal-Mart and Target is too far for me lol. I'll check Autozone and O'Reilly's.
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I did this thread a while back as we don't have the Rotella over here:
http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?p=1380270&highlight=castrol#post1380270
I'm going with Castrol GTX 15w40 diesel oil...
http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?p=1380270&highlight=castrol#post1380270
I'm going with Castrol GTX 15w40 diesel oil...
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Flaming Chainsaws
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I hope this is the oil everyone is talking about? Cost me $16 a gallon.
It is. Good luck on getting it running.
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Flaming Chainsaws
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Right on!
Finally got around to uploading pictures.
Z1 SS bolt kit.
Fuel hose. A bit small but it fit. The good thing about this is that it is a nice and tight seal. The bad thing (maybe) is that less fuel would get to the carbs??? I don't think it would make a difference though...
And the bottom end gasket kit. The brand is Cometic. Any good?
And finally, 15w-40 Rotella oil.
I will wait for my new to me stator cover to get here before I install any of this stuff. Should be here tomorrow or Tuesday.
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mike-s
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Just saw your entry 2 pages ago about catching the apple of your eye in your arms, nice job! The fact she's a wrencher is good too. I won't call her a spanner as it is a synonym for being a bit of a dick and I'm surprised Pete skimmed over that.
The build is going well otherwise, looking forward to updates.
The build is going well otherwise, looking forward to updates.
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I was looking forward to the pics of the girl not the gaskets and bolts and what not that we've seen all before 
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Oooooh good call! Completely missed the spanner context
Haven't called someone a spanner for a while apparently... except now perhaps myself...
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Flaming Chainsaws
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I don't know about that... I could upload a picture but will I?I was looking forward to the pics of the girl not the gaskets and bolts and what not that we've seen all before
To be honest, she's way out of my league
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SVSooke
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Do not sell yourself short.I did this for way to long,think I've let some good ones get away by doing that.She probably sees the same thing in you that makes you one of my favorite people here.I was once told to just be yourself,that is who she likes.Have fun on your date and remember you deserve her.To be honest, she's way out of my league
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Flaming Chainsaws
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Just be myself. Gotcha! Don't want to make myself look like a fool!
Back to bike stuff
Here's the fuel hose. That ought to work right?
SS bolts on! What did I tell you guys? SS bolts, polished oil cap, and black casings look awesome!
The right side went very well but the left side.... No.
Under the sprocket cover, pieces were broken off. I was not able to put all of the bolts on because of that. There's more broken pieces that aren't shown.
Something is up with this sprocket as well... I can move it back and forth on the shaft there.
The locking tab washer is missing.
The stator cover was also busted and had broken bolts inside, not letting me screw my new SS bolts in all the way. I suppose every scar has a story. I think this engine came from a crashed bike
. We'll see if it will run or not. I am expecting oil leaks from the stator cover because of the missing bolts.
gs58
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I toured Europe with a girl that we called "spanner eyes" because every time she looked at you your nuts tightened. Stunning she was, and an Australian too. "Wrench eyes" just doesn't sound the same.
You are doing a great job FC. Is it possible to build up a weld, then drill and tap some of those broken parts?
You are doing a great job FC. Is it possible to build up a weld, then drill and tap some of those broken parts?
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Flaming Chainsaws
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I know that feeling lol.
I don't have a welder. In fact I have no tools except for a crappy 20 piece Craftsman tool set from Lowe's. That's all I have
.I don't know what to do about the stator cover. We'll see if oil leaks or not. The sprocket cover is OK. I was only able to put 3 bolts onto that and the rest had those broken pieces. But 3 bolts is enough to hold it up. And there's no oil to be leaking under there!
I am having a really hard time putting the carbs on. Tried WD40, heating them up, etc. Damn... Must mean that I need new carb boots. I think they were $15 each?
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Flaming Chainsaws
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Stator cover got here today. Installed that and the new gasket. Put Rotella oil in. Installed carbs. Try to start it and no go. It turns over but will not run.
There are four things an engine needs to run. Spark, fuel, compression, and sufficient cranking speed.
Spark is there but kinda weak. Battery measures 12.79v sitting there and 11.09v while cranking and headlight on.
Fuel... The sparkplugs are wet with fuel so I'd say that there is fuel. And yes, I did leave it on prime for a min or two.
Compression is awesome on all 4.
Cranks like a beast as well.
So..... I will try to clean the electrical contacts. See if that does anything for spark. I may have to clean the carbs too except I cannot afford carb dip right now. And maybe it won't run because there are no air filters for the carbs???
There are four things an engine needs to run. Spark, fuel, compression, and sufficient cranking speed.
Spark is there but kinda weak. Battery measures 12.79v sitting there and 11.09v while cranking and headlight on.
Fuel... The sparkplugs are wet with fuel so I'd say that there is fuel. And yes, I did leave it on prime for a min or two.
Compression is awesome on all 4.
Cranks like a beast as well.
So..... I will try to clean the electrical contacts. See if that does anything for spark. I may have to clean the carbs too except I cannot afford carb dip right now. And maybe it won't run because there are no air filters for the carbs???
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SVSooke
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I think we have the winner
