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today's build
today's build
Not a GS but had fun putting this together for my grand daughter.
today's build
Not a GS but had fun putting this together for my grand daughter.
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what did you wrench on today??
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20 years from now when she is on a motorcycle it will be great to show her that photo of how proud she is of her ride..
Excellent pic.
Excellent pic.
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And she helped put the front wheel in and tightened some nuts. Ratchet wrenches are a great thing.
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Before you know it, you'll be helping her change her racing slick and tuning the motor for her in the NHRA pro stock bikes lol.
Nearing 400 pages..who would have thought this thread would have lasted this long!! Nice to see what everyone has been doing lately..thats one proud bike owner there!!
Sure can't top the smile on the little one! Spend time with them, they don't stay young long enough...
Started putting together Flyboy's GK. Should have a good dent in all that's left to finish tomorrow.
Started putting together Flyboy's GK. Should have a good dent in all that's left to finish tomorrow.
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New Progressive Suspension rear shocks on the 83 GS450GA. Was not expecting it, but lowered by an inch!
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As I did not have to go into work today, I did a little work on the '80 1100E that has been collecting dust for these past 17 years. I got the carbs back together and jetted for the new exhaust.
I also got the valves adjusted, the cam cover painted and installed. Tomorrow, I hope to install the carbs and intakes as well as finish up the modifications to the intake system.
I'll grab the camera for the completion of that phase.
I also got the valves adjusted, the cam cover painted and installed. Tomorrow, I hope to install the carbs and intakes as well as finish up the modifications to the intake system.
I'll grab the camera for the completion of that phase.
Just needs a bolt!
Just needs a bolt!
Borrowed a rototiller from a friend. Ran, just needs a bolt he said.
Had to free up the rusted throttle cable. Cleaned the carb. Fuel tank was full of water and old fuel. No spark, had to file and set the points. Idler spring was rusted away, replaced it. Idler pulley was seized, freed that up. Drive wouldn't disengage, threw the drive belt. Dragged it back up to the house and left it open to the elements just as I received it.
Five hours wasted... and the guy at one time taught auto mechanics!
Had to add oil also.
Just needs a bolt!
Borrowed a rototiller from a friend. Ran, just needs a bolt he said.
Had to free up the rusted throttle cable. Cleaned the carb. Fuel tank was full of water and old fuel. No spark, had to file and set the points. Idler spring was rusted away, replaced it. Idler pulley was seized, freed that up. Drive wouldn't disengage, threw the drive belt. Dragged it back up to the house and left it open to the elements just as I received it.
Five hours wasted... and the guy at one time taught auto mechanics!
Had to add oil also.
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Removed the sprocket cover and although there was some oil from a leaking pan gasket (thinking it tore when I installed it last year; already ordered a new one) and dirt on the pushrod, I couldn't see any reason why the bike wouldn't shift into gear. I then started it up and sure enough everything shifted and ran fine.
Despite checking it at work three days ago and seeing the oil level was fine, I also noticed today it was a half-quart low so I added that much back in. I'm going to drive it this week to see if I can get it to repeat itself but I just don't have any idea as to why it wouldn't shift yesterday.
Despite checking it at work three days ago and seeing the oil level was fine, I also noticed today it was a half-quart low so I added that much back in. I'm going to drive it this week to see if I can get it to repeat itself but I just don't have any idea as to why it wouldn't shift yesterday.
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Try as I might, I just couldn't bring myself to breaking something while busy repairing this old bike that hasn't been registered/ran in 17 years. 
Anyhow, I somehow managed to install the pre-jetted rebuilt carbs, refreshed intake manifolds, refreshed/painted clamps, new airbox inlet hoses, cam cover end caps, plug wires, crankcase breather, carb vent hoses, etc.
(Tank and side cover installed temporarily for picture)
Eventually, I will be working my way back to clean/tap/paint bolts, rear engine mounts, foot rests, caliper/rotor, rim, swing-arm, fender/tail piece, etc, etc. (new tires arrived yesterday.
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Anyhow, I somehow managed to install the pre-jetted rebuilt carbs, refreshed intake manifolds, refreshed/painted clamps, new airbox inlet hoses, cam cover end caps, plug wires, crankcase breather, carb vent hoses, etc.
(Tank and side cover installed temporarily for picture)
Eventually, I will be working my way back to clean/tap/paint bolts, rear engine mounts, foot rests, caliper/rotor, rim, swing-arm, fender/tail piece, etc, etc. (new tires arrived yesterday.
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Well, that sure put a smile on my face.
Not a GS but had fun putting this together for my grand daughter.
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Installed a 530 chain and sprockets on the 1100E. Gold RK chain looks flash.
Hey, you HAVE a nephew who is into old stuff. Take it as a win.....And just what is a dizzy?
I assume its something to do with the distrubutor.....
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which model was it the Crown Imperial??
Welded a couple of thick washers onto the passenger right-side footpeg, to repair years and miles of vibration-induced wear/elongation of the holes the pin goes through. I'll do the other side in the next couple of days. Tomorrow I'll rebuild the rear brake lever clevis pin hole for the same reason, and try to do something with the RH rider footpeg - different fixing, same problem.
Passengers complained when their footwear melted on the pipe
Passengers complained when their footwear melted on the pipe
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Finally got some good work done on the XS650 brat build I've been working on. But still so much to do...
