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what did you wrench on today??

In the on going search for my engine rattle, I pulled the clutch cover and found the ubiquitous loose nut. (As opposed to the nut holding the wrench). Time to order one... I also pulled the antique scooter out of the shed, filled the wretched 50 year old tires with air, primed it, and its 2 stroke heart fired right up. I took it for a loop around the block.... yeee ha!

.....oh, and i worked on the house project thats now approaching a month beyond when we wanted to finish....
 

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Worked on this wretched POS... Pile Of Subaru that is. This one isn't mine but my G/F's. It's her winter beater that didn't get used this winter :p . Yeah we perpetuate the rumor that everyone in VT drives Subarus....

2 struts, 2 rear calipers, 1 wheel bearing and all the pads & rotors... So much fun, that Canadian north wind was killer and with a high of 26' I wanted to call it quits 4 hours in... But I got what i wanted done...

Next is the other side's struts and bringing it in for new tires. then it will be set to get rid of!!! Good riddance!
 
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Milestone: Electronics are relocated to a small box under the cafe seat. Reattached battery in new location with new cables and ground points. Lights came on, no fires ensued.

Re-installed carburetors with larger pilot jets. Reattached pods. Now to re-install exhaust for final curing of the ceramic coating...
 
Removed and inspected the clutch....it looks great. The oil pump gear, beraing and washer behind it......not so much.
 

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dorkburger said:
Removed and inspected the clutch....it looks great. The oil pump gear, beraing and washer behind it......not so much.
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Looks to have been magnetized... Seen worse, but not much.(j/k ;) )

What is it your replacing? How's the springs on the basket?
 
No wrenching but cleaning. I has been raining solid here since last night. So I took advantage and did some cleaning and organizing that I have been putting off.
Got rid of some old oil today too. It always feels good to clean up a bit.:)





 
Replaced the fork lowers to see if that doesn't resolve my leak issues then found the front brake pads are wearing funny and just finished ordering a new set from Z1. Hopefully, I'll be able to figure out why.
 
trevor said:
No wrenching but cleaning. I has been raining solid here since last night. So I took advantage and did some cleaning and organizing that I have been putting off.
Got rid of some old oil today too. It always feels good to clean up a bit.:)





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Now that's what I call a Man Cave! Nice set up.
 
Well, got the oil changed and new plugs, all cleaned up and ready for a ride. Just waiting on my arthritis in my shoulders and hands to clear up so I can get out. Worst time of year for me...sigh.
 
trevor said:
Thanks AKC75....it's been a work in progress.:)
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My current living situation is an apartment. So anytime I want to or need to tinker, it's in a parking lot. But I make do!

Within the first month of having the bike, I've had to change a snapped clutch cable, changed my oil to Rotella T 15W40, new brakes front and back and yesterday I replaced a valve cover bolt. As the old one rattled out at some point causing an oil seep. Not sure how the hell that happened. :confused: I was using a temporary bolt I found at Auto Zone until the OEM came in. Since that happened I've gone over all the others to make sure they are snug.

It's funny seeing a brand new shiny bolt next to all the old ones. Haha
 
Removed and replaced rear tire and tube on my CL70. Removed the engine to remove and replace a broken screw. Next a little clean up on the engine and screw removal.

V
 
AKC75 said:
My current living situation is an apartment. So anytime I want to or need to tinker, it's in a parking lot. But I make do!

Within the first month of having the bike, I've had to change a snapped clutch cable, changed my oil to Rotella T 15W40, new brakes front and back and yesterday I replaced a valve cover bolt. As the old one rattled out at some point causing an oil seep. Not sure how the hell that happened. :confused: I was using a temporary bolt I found at Auto Zone until the OEM came in. Since that happened I've gone over all the others to make sure they are snug.

It's funny seeing a brand new shiny bolt next to all the old ones. Haha
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Treat yourself to a new set. Lots of places sell matched sets of stainless bolts to replace old, damaged, corroded ones.
 
themess said:
Treat yourself to a new set. Lots of places sell matched sets of stainless bolts to replace old, damaged, corroded ones.
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I actually bought a universal bolt kit for Japanese bikes to have in case I needed them for a quick fix.

I also bought some assorted OEM from Bike Bandit.

I just haven't taken the time to see what I can actually use from the bolt kit. A lot of them are allen head bolts.

I'll prob see what I can knock out when it's time to pull the old tank and install the new freshly powder coated tank.
 
I put on the SH775 yesterday, and repaired the rear signal lamps that had corroded and broken wiring.

Over the winter I've done a whole bunch of stuff. I fixed the headlight wiring (the wiring stupidity went right through to the control switch), corroded and leaking rear rim, carburator tune, replaced exhaust system, replaced air filter gasket, carb boots and air filter boots, clutch plates and springs, valves, oil changed and filter replaced, and replaced the front forks.

It's a pretty bike, and is cosmetically nice but it had a lot of other very tired components.

All I have to do now is pressurize the rear shocks and then I'm ready for riding. I'm going to toodle around home for a first few rides, and then I'll turn it into a commuter to get to work. Once I'm satisfied I'm safe enough riding a side-car rig to take passengers, then I'll cut it over to antique plates to save a bunch on insurance and it'll be just for taking the kids for rides.

http://i.imgur.com/M8qieKp.jpg
 
Hi,

I wrenched on nothing today. But I'm going to soon. My bike has been apart for almost two years now. Since the band's not so busy this season I think I'll be able to spend some time in the garage. Wish me luck!


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
Got the broken bolt out, now to source one at the local hardware store. Next up, main seal on the pumpkin on the 850L.

V
 
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