So I've got another one (850G)

[AF_Bill]

Well, I've been slackin on both bikes and now I've got the motivation to fix one, if not both. The carb kits for Newbie (aka BAGS) around christmas time. AND I cleaned out my shop so my bikes are ready for some work. I'll keep ya posted on the progress this weekend.

 

[AF_Bill]

Small update. Nothing major.

Small update. Nothing major.

So I finally got into the shop and started workin on the 850. I've changed the name from Newbie to Bags.

So I wanted to go back to the stock turn signals and keep the front running lights. Needless to say, it didn't work the way i planned. So I installed a longer stem from the rears (yamaha turn signals). So I then decided to screw around and mock up two 4in fog lights to see if I want them on my 650. Not sure I like the way they look but then again, its a ROUGH mock up.

 

[7981GS]

With twin chrome larger lights, it would look like a Triumph 675 Street Triple coming.

Daniel

 

[AF_Bill]

I think I 'm gonna pass on the dual headlight setup at this time. I'm gonna reinstall the headlight tonight, pull the carbs off, and start rebuilding them. It's gonna get to 60 degrees today and almost 70 on friday. So I'm gonna try and get some riding in this weekend.

 

[AF_Bill]

Ordered new tires yesterday and according to MSS they'll be here on Monday (YAY!!!!) While I'm waiting, I took off the carbs and started to rebuild them. Not too much else goin on with her as of right now. I DID, however, decide on a new headlight that I might use on Bags or Broken (my 650G). This light would work for either project and fit pretty well. Now both bikes are gonna get fairings, the one for Broken is gonna be an EMGO cafe fairing. The one for Bags, I'm not sure who makes it, but it's cracked a lot on the bottom so I'm modifyin it to fit my style. I'll post pics later today with some notes on what I plan on doin.

Here's the headlight.

 

[Steve]

Personally, I would want to see the pattern it projects before I dedicated a bunch of modifications to its installation.

Not only the projected pattern, I would be interested in the shielding to prevent glare in the eyes of oncoming drivers.

You have a link to the light?

.

 

[AF_Bill]

Not a problem Steve. I should have posted it along with the pic.
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/306-683

 

[Steve]

YIKES!

I thought stock headlight prices were bad.

.

 

[AF_Bill]

Yeah. This would probably be the most expecsive part on either bike lol. Everything is used (except for the tires).

 

[AF_Bill]

Ok, so today I rebuilt the carbs. Not too hard since this is my first set of bike carbs I've ever rebuilt. While I had the carbs apart, I sanded down the tops to give them a brushed finish.

Before

After. Also, I picked up some allen head bolts from Home Depot for the carbs. Only cost me $7.50. Looks good IMO.
BUT, I did run into a problem. One of the needles (I guess thats what it is) stripped out. I tried to use me screw extractor set to remove it but it didn't work at all. So I'm gonna have to take it to my parts guy to see if he can help.

 

[AF_Bill]

Well, got another set of carbs from the parts shop and rebuilt them over the weekend. Installed and hoped for the best.
Low and behold she lives!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm excited that I did the carb rebuild myself and didn't screw this rack up. But I still got that chain slap noise. So this weekend I'm gonna have to take her to the shop to get looked at.


Just a little side note, I re-read Suzuki Don's thread about the same problem. Looks like its partly carb synch and clutch springs. The clutch is one thing i really didn't look at after I got her home. I really should have but didn't, not sure why.

 

[AF_Bill]

Took Bags out for her first ride of the year. Man it felt good to get out on a bike again. Carbs are completely rebuilt now and almost 100%. Still have to get them synced but I think I did a pretty decent job tuning them by ear. Will make it to the shop tomorrow and have them properly synced. Also, I gotta adjust the bars but thats no big deal. Hope my tank bag will stay put. It worked on my 650 all last year. The bag was part of a flak vest that was unserviceable.

 

[AF_Bill]

Well, got Bags back from the shop friday and she's runnin like a champ. Slight popping/backfireing when cold & choke is on; slight fuel leak from the #2 carb hose on the bottom; VERY minor oil "spray" or weep from the head. Other than that, she runs great. I also installed a windshield I got but realized its a lil too low. Oh well, easy fix. Enjoy the bike porn.

 

[Macguyver]

Bags is looking good Bill!

What are the plans for paint?

Keep up the great work!

 

[AF_Bill]

Paint is probably gonna come winter time. I'm liking the dark green, black, and chrome Bags has now so I'm gonna re-spray her dark green. Might end up mixing a custom shade myself.

 

[AF_Bill]

So I finally got back from TX this past weekend. I finally figured out that what the issues with the lights was (bad grounds). Still need to get into the cluster and check the bulbs. Had a strange thing happen on my way to work today, the oil light started to flicker. It didn't stay on constant, just flickered. Looks like the oil is full but i dunno. Any ideas??

 

[AF_Bill]

With a little research on the board, and reading the repair manuel, I fixed the headlight & turn signal issue. Still have to figure out the cluster light issue but I can deal w/o the idiot lights for now.
I was tryin to find where this small oil weep was coming from (just enough was weeping out to splash on my jeans to notice) when my coils decided to crap out on me. Sorry no pics of the replacements yet. Thanks to BassCliff for letting me know that the coils I got WILL work. Hopefully after I get home from work today, I can get Bags back on the road. Pics to come aswell.

 

[AF_Bill]

Update!!!

Update!!!

Bags is back on the road!! New coils, points & condersors, and plugs. So I decided to paint my bags cuz my buddies kept making fun on her (and I had a lil extra time. Found the closest color in a rattle can and when to town. Here's a pic w/ one bag on. I sprayed the side covers and the other bag last night. Gonna re-install them today after work.

 

[7981GS]

Yeah!
Have you been able to put more than a few miles on it yet?

Daniel

 

[AF_Bill]

Well, since I got deployed again this year, I've put about 500 on her since I bought her last year. BUT.......I'm taking her to WV for the East Coast Sturgis show this weekend. This is gonna be fun and interisting (camping on my bike). I'll be posting pics of that trip when I get home.