Maybe 3/16 thick C channel and make an entire new bed frame on this one ..shes pretty rough!!!
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what did you wrench on today??
- Thread starter chuck hahn
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amxsteve
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Adjusted valves synced carbs changed the oil and a good cleaning. Plated and insured so she's good to go for pops. Took her out for a rip and all seems ok. My dad is away for the weekend so I will ride the **** out of it till he picks it up Monday just to make sure it's all good
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wally
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Not wrenching so much, but finally pulled finger and primed my 50s fridge. Ready for paint next weekend! Also tidied up wiring on Yahweh bike.
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Got a dyno run done yesterday with the Kat boys which will lead to wrenching this week... rich enough on the needle to be off the chart 
and I need a smaller main...
and I need a smaller main...
Knew you needed a smaller main by the sizes you were posting, but never expected to see it that rich on the needle. So what's the fix, roll your own needles, different needle jet?
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Yeah I suspected the 150 was too rich but good to see the confirmation... and yeah the needle surprised me too!
Going down to 145 mains and will drop the needle one notch, then see how she feels.
Going down to 145 mains and will drop the needle one notch, then see how she feels.
Engine is back in the frame but had to leave it before I could do much more. I'll be back to it later this afternoon so pictures at 11.
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Guest
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Been working on a kids 79 750L that got screwed royally by a dishonest PO. Have you ever heard of such a thing. I rebuilt the starter clutch and it actually fired up for a few. Need to go through the butcherd wiring harness. Glad I have a few spare harnesses to scrounge connecters from. Trying to piece the harness to mount a gage set. Everything was cut off and replaced by a toggle switch, guess to PO wasn't worried about thieves, but when it wont start , who needs to worry. Had the kid send off for a choke cable while I go through the carbs and harness. There is a light at the end of the tunnel and I think I can start to see it.
I rebuilt the starter clutch and it actually fired up for a few. Need to go through the butcherd wiring harness. Glad I have a few spare harnesses to scrounge connecters from. Trying to piece the harness to mount a gage set. Everything was cut off and replaced by a toggle switch, guess to PO wasn't worried about thieves, but when it wont start , who needs to worry. Had the kid send off for a choke cable while I go through the carbs and harness. There is a light at the end of the tunnel and I think I can start to see it.
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Maybe I should not be admitting this
16k on E3.
Maybe a couple thousand too many.
Also a 1" gash (across from my thumb). I think I got that on way home last weekend.
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Forgot the 1st step in removing rear tire from GK: Put 2x4 under centerstand.
Even with takeing off that portion of the rear fender (that comes off on GKs), still can not get wheel out from under fender (even with the sidebag rack removed).
Had to compress front end with cable puller.
16k on E3.
Maybe a couple thousand too many.
Also a 1" gash (across from my thumb). I think I got that on way home last weekend.
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Forgot the 1st step in removing rear tire from GK: Put 2x4 under centerstand.
Even with takeing off that portion of the rear fender (that comes off on GKs), still can not get wheel out from under fender (even with the sidebag rack removed).
Had to compress front end with cable puller.
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Your not alone. Been there a couple of times myself.Maybe I should not be admitting this
16k on E3.
Maybe a couple thousand too many.
Also a 1" gash (across from my thumb). I think I got that on way home last weekend.
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xxBenJamminxx
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Lol I am there right now.....
Just messed around trying to fit my airbox boots onto the carbs. Was washing it today and noticed 1, 3, and 4 were hardly on at all on the bottom side, and 2 didnt have a clamp on it at all but was the only one to be fully seated on the carb. Go figure.
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The light is closer. Ignition and right control on the kids 750 is working like it should and it is actually running(with spray to get it to start).:dancing: Now it's time to pull the carbs to clean and replace the orings, so setting the idle might be possible.
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Should not be a problem as long as you ride only on dry pavement.
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MisterCinders
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Finished the paint work, saddle and grips. I'll get better pics in daylight (the reflective checker precludes using a flash), but here she is:
Late Sunday night, I went to fire her up in the new look, and the starter button did nothing.
I figured NBD a wire got loose when changing out the grips. So last night I pulled apart the RH control unit and found this:
Crap. Already ordered another RH unit on eBay ~just in case~ so I took a stab at fixing that piece to work in the interim. Came up with this crackpot repair"
Got the unit back together, and I think it will hold. It was too late to re-install the control and actually test though, so I'll do that tonight when I finish wiring in some ~other treats~ heh.
Late Sunday night, I went to fire her up in the new look, and the starter button did nothing.
I figured NBD a wire got loose when changing out the grips. So last night I pulled apart the RH control unit and found this:
Crap. Already ordered another RH unit on eBay ~just in case~ so I took a stab at fixing that piece to work in the interim. Came up with this crackpot repair"
Got the unit back together, and I think it will hold. It was too late to re-install the control and actually test though, so I'll do that tonight when I finish wiring in some ~other treats~ heh.
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81GS750
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Yesterday, I removed the engine from the 1100es and started prepping the frame for paint. Carbs are done and I'll have to rework the wiring harness or source a better one, the PO hacked it up and the bike had major electrical issues since several connectors were melted together.
Today, fabricated mounting plates for the GSXR rear-sets on the GS750. Started cleaning the gauge cluster on the 1100es and found every bulb burned out and several holders melted. So I ordered the LEDs, holders, and resistors to swap everything out to LEDs
Today, fabricated mounting plates for the GSXR rear-sets on the GS750. Started cleaning the gauge cluster on the 1100es and found every bulb burned out and several holders melted. So I ordered the LEDs, holders, and resistors to swap everything out to LEDs
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MisterCinders
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Late Sunday night, I went to fire her up in the new look, and the starter button did nothing.
I figured NBD a wire got loose when changing out the grips. So last night I pulled apart the RH control unit and found this:
Crap. Already ordered another RH unit on eBay ~just in case~ so I took a stab at fixing that piece to work in the interim. Came up with this crackpot repair"
Got the unit back together, and I think it will hold. It was too late to re-install the control and actually test though, so I'll do that tonight when I finish wiring in some ~other treats~ heh.
Well, that did not work at all.
Guess, I'll wait for the replacement unit I ordered.
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81GS750
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Didn't work on the 1100 today, but did get a big box of parts including 2 brand new OEM side covers, various nuts and bolts, new fuel petcock, brake rebuild kits, and such.
I did however finally get around to installing the RadFlo 2.5" shocks, Eibach springs, and Air Lift air bags in the rear of my FJC.
I did however finally get around to installing the RadFlo 2.5" shocks, Eibach springs, and Air Lift air bags in the rear of my FJC.
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MisterCinders
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Put a little more bling on my ride.
Put a little more bling on my ride.
It's a Purple Hooter, now !
Looking GOOD ! !
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Took off the rear caliper, it was sticking a little bit, the pistons were rusty inside but the outside surfaces were fine, lightly sanded and cleaned the pad pins and dropped in new Sumo brake pads. Assembled, bled and tested, all is working well. I also changed the old worn foam grips with a new pair of Progrip 714's. And repaired a small crack in the saddle with a bit of liquid vinyl.
Next I have to start looking for some fresh rubber, the Shinko 712's have over 5K on them. The front tire looks fine, but the rear is almost at the wear indicators. I'll probably go with the 712's again unless someone can tell me if there's any advantages with the 230's. I like the tread pattern on the 712's over the 230's.
And one of these days I'm going to have a stab at adjusting my valves, it's just my bike is running so well and the weather is so nice that I don't want to have the down time. The slight oil seepage should be ok until the end of the riding season, it gets into the fins a bit but not a drop on the garage floor.
Next I have to start looking for some fresh rubber, the Shinko 712's have over 5K on them. The front tire looks fine, but the rear is almost at the wear indicators. I'll probably go with the 712's again unless someone can tell me if there's any advantages with the 230's. I like the tread pattern on the 712's over the 230's.
And one of these days I'm going to have a stab at adjusting my valves, it's just my bike is running so well and the weather is so nice that I don't want to have the down time. The slight oil seepage should be ok until the end of the riding season, it gets into the fins a bit but not a drop on the garage floor.
