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Man those calipers came out really nice GK. I'm going to be hitting mine with paint this weekend myself. Hope they turn out as nice as yours. Did your order OEM seals and boots for the brakes or a kit or ?
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Thanks Sci85
I ordered OEM, seals and boots, and pads, didn't do the kit, as I didn't need new pistons mine were in OK shape, cleaned them up, painted the inside of them, and put them back into use.
going to try and run the SS brake lines this weekend hopefully, and see what other items I can button up as well
ohhh and as for the calipers, that's the second time they got painted, I messed up the first time, had to strip it all off and started again, I messed up the front brake reservoir as well, it got painted twice,,,,,live and learn.....LOL
I ordered OEM, seals and boots, and pads, didn't do the kit, as I didn't need new pistons mine were in OK shape, cleaned them up, painted the inside of them, and put them back into use.
going to try and run the SS brake lines this weekend hopefully, and see what other items I can button up as well
ohhh and as for the calipers, that's the second time they got painted, I messed up the first time, had to strip it all off and started again, I messed up the front brake reservoir as well, it got painted twice,,,,,live and learn.....LOL
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Hehe, yeah I hate it when I measure twice, and still have to cut twice LOL! Thanks for the info. I got a lot of parts that need to get ordered but I haven't been able to bring myself to spend the money. Eldest son has been visiting colleges and that's got me spooked. Man, when did an education get so freaking expensive?!
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I hear ya brother, I have one in college and doing an apprenticeship, 2nd one is finished high school this year and will probably be University bound, and when did it get expensive, I think that was a while back....LOL
I still have a few big ticket items
battery
seat being upholstered
tires
and painting of the tins
that should be about 800 bucks......
ohhhhh the insanity...............
and it was supposed to be a 30 dollar oil change.......hehehehehehehe
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I still have a few big ticket items
battery
seat being upholstered
tires
and painting of the tins
that should be about 800 bucks......
ohhhhh the insanity...............
and it was supposed to be a 30 dollar oil change.......hehehehehehehe
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Good Times
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That would truly bite....
It seems to be taking a long time to get there. I mailed it two Saturday's ago. Must be at customs in the $60 bin waiting to be delivered.
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GateKeeper
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If that's the case it will be return to sender......
or more pictures of the springs :lol:
or more pictures of the springs :lol:
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GateKeeper
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brake lines sort of installed
brake lines sort of installed
Well, I worked all day, and really didn't have time to really work on the bike and being Good Friday, I really shouldn't be working in the house, but the boys went out, the wife is doing her thing, and I decided to go and check on the bike, and it hit me.....lets see how the brake lines will look, I just did all the calipers, not on fully, but enough to dry fit the lines.
I like the look of the lines, and them being all nice and new, but what a pain in the behind, very little flex to them, especially if you want the to go any way but the way they want, they are stiff, they are hard to conform to how I want, but they do look good, that is for sure.
Will they loosen up a bit, or do I not worry about it and just let them be the way they are, the rear line feels a bit short and they need a few minor bends so I put it in place and zip tied the line, so it stays, not sure how else to hold it there, but it will figure out something.
It's all gonna come off or at least apart, I didn't put on any of the crush washers, it's all just loose fitting for now....
Let me know what you think, or any tips on how I might do something different, or is it the way it is....?
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brake lines sort of installed
Well, I worked all day, and really didn't have time to really work on the bike and being Good Friday, I really shouldn't be working in the house, but the boys went out, the wife is doing her thing, and I decided to go and check on the bike, and it hit me.....lets see how the brake lines will look, I just did all the calipers, not on fully, but enough to dry fit the lines.
I like the look of the lines, and them being all nice and new, but what a pain in the behind, very little flex to them, especially if you want the to go any way but the way they want, they are stiff, they are hard to conform to how I want, but they do look good, that is for sure.
Will they loosen up a bit, or do I not worry about it and just let them be the way they are, the rear line feels a bit short and they need a few minor bends so I put it in place and zip tied the line, so it stays, not sure how else to hold it there, but it will figure out something.
It's all gonna come off or at least apart, I didn't put on any of the crush washers, it's all just loose fitting for now....
Let me know what you think, or any tips on how I might do something different, or is it the way it is....?
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Redneck
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Damn that there looks down right spiffy. Love the SS brake lines they look great on there. I opted for the smoke coated ones only because of my color scheme.
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spyug
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Those look sweet. One question, however. With the anti dive units did you dissassemble and clean them? I was talking with my pro-wrench the other day and he told me that they are quite sensitive and require cleaning every year or so to work properly.
I was planning on taking mine off the 550 but he says they actually do work very well if kept clean. I'm taking his word for it and will pull them off for a sprucing up. They were blanked off on my 750 so I really don't know how well they work.
Its looking very good. Can't wait to see it all together again my friend.
Cheers,
Spyug
I was planning on taking mine off the 550 but he says they actually do work very well if kept clean. I'm taking his word for it and will pull them off for a sprucing up. They were blanked off on my 750 so I really don't know how well they work.
Its looking very good. Can't wait to see it all together again my friend.
Cheers,
Spyug
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Thanks...
As for the dive units, they were taken off of the forks, not really disassembled but cleaned, as were the forks, brake cleaner, varsol, etc, nothing but clean fluids came out so I figure they should be clean and ready for usage.
I don't know if this is good enough, I guess I will see, I didn't look to see what is involved in tearing them apart, it can still be done, no fluids have been introduced as of yet.
I just have to figure out how to secure the rear brake line, I am not going to use the zip ties that's for sure....LOL
As for the dive units, they were taken off of the forks, not really disassembled but cleaned, as were the forks, brake cleaner, varsol, etc, nothing but clean fluids came out so I figure they should be clean and ready for usage.
I don't know if this is good enough, I guess I will see, I didn't look to see what is involved in tearing them apart, it can still be done, no fluids have been introduced as of yet.
I just have to figure out how to secure the rear brake line, I am not going to use the zip ties that's for sure....LOL
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spyug
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For the rear brake line, you need to get a piece of rubber hose of the dimension to fit the clamp on the swing arm. Cut a piece about an inch, slit it open and wrap around the brake hose. Pop it into the clamp.
Probably a piece of the old hose might work even.
Cheers,
Spyug
Probably a piece of the old hose might work even.
Cheers,
Spyug
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GateKeeper
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I like your idea, but I was thinking something a bit different,,,,only because the rubber hose is currently black, and it will detract from the look, I will go and look for some clear tubing instead, wrap it with that and hopefully it will hold...
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Are you even going to ride this when all is said and done? Hahahaha.. Just kidding.
It's looking PHENOMENAL. Great, great work.
It's looking PHENOMENAL. Great, great work.
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Probably not.....It's looking too good to ride and get it all dirty....
It's why I bought a new bike..
Just kidding, I am sure it will be used for those Sunday rides, when the weather is just perfect, have to get the dust off the bike somehow....It won't be a daily ride, but it will be used...
Thanks for the compliment....
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Those lines look like a million bucks, good choice, I wish I could have got some for Jennifer, but I was not paying R 2000 for brake lines, she is a daily beater not a show bike, so I got the normal black ones that look like the OEM stuff, no as nice as yours.
Yeah, a piece of clear tube would do the job in that bracket.
Yeah, a piece of clear tube would do the job in that bracket.
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A day to wash the car....
A day to wash the car....
Well today was way to nice to really do any serious wrenching, so I slacked off, and did nothing but goof around a bit, and it was just as much fun....
Nothing but BLING.......
The Lawn Ornament....If I don't go any further
Sexy with some tins.....and looking like a bike.....
I did manage to do something constructive, I washed the car......
A day to wash the car....
Well today was way to nice to really do any serious wrenching, so I slacked off, and did nothing but goof around a bit, and it was just as much fun....
Nothing but BLING.......
The Lawn Ornament....If I don't go any further
Sexy with some tins.....and looking like a bike.....
I did manage to do something constructive, I washed the car......
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Wow GK... lookin' awesome! Love that colour combo on the tins too...
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GateKeeper
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Pete, that is the original paint and scheme, except the tail, it is sanded, the rest I have not touched, but it will be all white.......
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Aaah ok... I really like that colour too, but having seen Erki's white one, should look good
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brslk
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And when you say "you washed the car", you meant you washed the wife's Benz and your 1996 Honda Civic is still dirty didn't you?
I know here that I wash both cars and the wife drives the one she likes the most. My car...
I know here that I wash both cars and the wife drives the one she likes the most. My car...
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