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what did you wrench on today??

Absolutely no pressure. We'll have a good time. I've never done fork seals before so I'll be learning along the way. I'm excited to get those new springs in too. No more bucking bronco! :)
Wingsconsin said:
:dejection: No pressure ... no pressure ... :very_drunk:
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good news, header is done (again, hopefully correct this time) and free of charge due to all the hassles. Nice.
 
The '83's secondary drive took a crap late last year and I did the Zook's repair. Buttoned that up but in the mean time I had Steve rebuild the carbs (thanks for an excellent job Steve) and adjusted the valves, synched the carbs, put new sealing on the air filter and installed a sh-775.
Went out just now to rip on it and found the clutch springs need attention but other than that she's very happy.
 
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The stable. And they're all running at once. Man does that feel good.
Only 6 more projects to go.......
 
shotgunned 13 quarts of transmission fluid through my truck yesterday. I forgot how fast the transmission can pump out the fluid. I had to have my roommate shut off my truck 4 or 5 times to not damage it cause I couldn't pour in the trans fluid fast enough, and the trans was starting to pump air into the bucket.

once I get home today, i'll be changing the oil on the 109 and cleaning the speed sensor. and if I can get that done with a reasonable amount of time left, i'll be looking at pulling the starter off of the gas gas to look at the brushes.
 
Got the project I've been working on for the last several months to the point that while not totally debugged, it is ridable. Started it up after it's nap, new set of BS36's. Ran like crap, wouldn't idle below 4k. Hmmmmm-lean. Took the pods off, cleaned and oiled with K&N oil, runs much better. I changed SO many things the chance of everything working properly is pretty slim. The rain slowed enough to ride to the gas station and put 6 miles on it.
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Some people have noted the datsuns in the background of some of the pictures on my build thread. Well we headed over to z fever in tampa today and put down 701 at the tire at 26psi. The turbo isn't efficient till 35psi, but the water pump died. Heres the video in 720p
https://youtu.be/lDf2n73Iiu8
you can see the aftermath of the water pump death haha we think the radiator was a little clogged. The block was cleaned so all the orange crap is from the rad..
 
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Update on the z:
Blew out a freeze plug on the head. Retourqe the head replace the plug and were bout to do the first street pull in about 15 minutes..
 
Back to detailing the "T". I Picked up new engine decals and started on polishing the various covers. First being the ignition cover. It was basically unaddressed cosmetically, like most of the bike when I got it.

here's the before n' afters....






with about an hour of work and a new emblem, and a little silver caliper paint on the casing, I'm able to see what the rest of the engine should look like once the whole thing is polished/touched up.



 
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Getting ready to spoon on some new shinko 230s as the rear is toast and the front is not far behind.

First though is the process of making the wheels accept tubeless tires. I hope the 2nd wheel goes better than the 1st one. Kind of a pain in the arse to get the new valve stem installed.
 
Joe Garfield said:
There are guys in your area that have the synch tool, if spending the cash or time isn't convenient for you...
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Yeah, I thought about calling Steve but opted to buy something new (vacuum set instead of mercury) and do it myself. I'd rather do it myself it at all possible. Steve has helped me out several times on other issues though.
 
Pete, polishing looks great!!! I can't wait to see this bike in person!

I just dropped my front wheel to have a new tire mounted. Also have to do the bearings while the wheel is off.
 
gordinho80 said:
Pete, polishing looks great!!! I can't wait to see this bike in person!

I just dropped my front wheel to have a new tire mounted. Also have to do the bearings while the wheel is off.
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good opportunity to polish the forks......much easier without the wheel there.
 
Lots of what could be polished on my bike is currently painted. I'd like to clean up some of the engine bits, but that also has been painted. Eventually, a complete tear down will be done... eventually
 
Decided it was time to replace the 18 year old fork springs in the Trophy. Ordered up a set of Race Tech springs. I am going to let the forks drain overnight, and put them back on tomorrow. I need to get some oil, anyway.

Just FYI, I order the springs from this place, http://www.powersportparts.net/ They charged $104, which was considerably cheaper than Race Tech at $130, or Motorcycle Superstore at $124, and shipping was free. I ordered yesterday, Wednesday, and they arrived today, Thursday! The company is located in Texas, so not only free, but FAST shipping.:cool:





 
Great polishing job Pete. Did you do them with the covers on the bike and if so what did you use?
Mike
 
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