what did you wrench on today??

[Guest]

So here it is all back together and running. The one that started the street legal racebike craze. Although it runs good this one needs a total restoration and return to stock plastics and paint IMO.

 

[jeffgs]

About 2 weeks ago I replaced the o-rings in my hangers and installed a new Suzuki fuel cock to fix the high idle problem, it is better slightly. Frustrated I decided I need to just tear it down and restore the bike like I originally planned instead of peacemaking it. Just ordered new hangers, bowl gaskets, and a carb o- ring kit. Purchased a can of Berryman carb dip. Also done with the spotty jetting.
My charging system is working until 4 grand where voltage begins to drop. Bought DeOxit and a solder iron. I am reducing wiring length where not needed and using DeOxit on connections I keep.
i restored and painted the gauges and headlight. Controls are off for painting and a new drag bar and brake light switch are in the mail.
Watched Roadkill where Freiberger insisted Gunk foaming was the greatest thing. 3 cans and 4 hour later she looks mint. I will post pics as I am still polishing the case with 400 wet.
Been busy!!!!!!

 

[Guest]

Not sure why you think that.

No dry clutch, tailpiece is all wrong, exhaust hanger is wrong, heel guards are not correct shape. Can't tell if the forks are correct or not. It does appear to be wearing the LTD fairing, though.


Mark

 

[posplayr]

No dry clutch, tailpiece is all wrong, exhaust hanger is wrong, heel guards are not correct shape. Can't tell if the forks are correct or not. It does appear to be wearing the LTD fairing, though.


Mark

Thanks it is much more obvious with the new pictures.

 

[Wester Cooley]

No dry clutch, tailpiece is all wrong, exhaust hanger is wrong, heel guards are not correct shape. Can't tell if the forks are correct or not. It does appear to be wearing the LTD fairing, though.

Mark

Forks are standard GSXR750 forks. Not the NEAS electronic anti-dive front forks that came on the Limited.

What makes it a Limited fairing?? Except for the DZUS fasteners and fancy paint, I thought the fairings were the same!!

 

[Guest]

Thanks it is much more obvious with the new pictures.

Yeah, they show the details better. I had a LTD as my second streetbike way back in 1987. They were great bikes, I wish I had never sold it.

What makes it a Limited fairing?? Except for the DZUS fasteners and fancy paint, I thought the fairings were the same!!

The number of fasteners and the vent configuration on the sides in the middle panel are different. Look at pics of an 85 750 and the LTD and you will see what I mean.


85-86 750:

86 LTD:

The 87 750 then used the same fairing venting and fastener arrangement as the LTD did the year before, but with regular capscrews instead of the Dzus fasteners:

Mark

 

[Wester Cooley]

The standard GSXR750G/H sold in the U.S. back in 1986/1987 has the same fairing as the '86 GSXR750 Limited Edition sold here. The scoops are the same on the middle and lower fairings on both models. The only difference are the fancy DZUS fasteners, and the paint on the '86/87 model fairings.

The '85 GSXR750F sold everywhere except the U.S that year has a completely different fairing than any '86 or 87 sold here in the States.

The standard GSXR750G/H middle fairing pieces even have the recesses for the rivet heads when you install the wireclips for the Limited DZUS fasteners to mount them to the Limited top fairing.

 

[jeffgs]

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De-greased!

 

[Guest]

The standard GSXR750G/H sold in the U.S. back in 1986/1987 has the same fairing as the '86 GSXR750 Limited Edition sold here. The scoops are the same on the middle and lower fairings on both models. The only difference are the fancy DZUS fasteners, and the paint on the '86/87 model fairings.

Well, look at that. I didn't realize the regular 86 model shared the same fairing as the LTD, I has thought they changed to match in 87.


Mark

 

[60ftgap]

Got to have some fun doing the first valve check, had 3 to change, was able to score the shims at local shop but will take advantage of the swap deal you guys got going next time. bike has 55,000 miles on it and was looking good inside so I'm getting more and more satisfaction over the 500.00 I paid for it

 

[dorkburger]

Earlier this year, I replaced the original rear brake fluid. Soon after the rarely used rear brake began occasionally dragging. I pulled off the master cylinder and found the piston hanging up. Disassembled the unit cleaned it, dried out the water with the heat gun, reassembled, and bled. Good to go.

 

[Grimly]

Removed the clown bars from the XS650 Special and fitted a much lower and more comfortable anonymous set from some middleweight with cast-in lead bar weights. Whether the bar-end weights will make any difference I don't know, as they'd likely be more suited to a buzzy four.
Wasn't pleased to find the clutch lever securing bracket was broken - new one needed there, then.

 

[Macgyver]

Got in the 04/05 GSX-R rear shock I am going to use for my 83 550ES.
Disassembled, cleaned, prepped, and painted the shock and all of the mounting hardware/linkages I have for it from my parts bike.
Should be full cured tonight so I can reassemble, refill, and bleed it. Then I can start pulling the rear of the 550 apart in preparation for the transplant.
I also started sanding the rims I am going to paint up for the 550. I hate sanding rims. After 10 minutes my fingers want to call it a day. I need to make a sanding ball or something.

 

[rudeman]

Removed the clown bars from the XS650 Special and fitted a much lower and more comfortable anonymous set from some middleweight with cast-in lead bar weights. Whether the bar-end weights will make any difference I don't know, as they'd likely be more suited to a buzzy four.
Wasn't pleased to find the clutch lever securing bracket was broken - new one needed there, then.

I helped my son do the same for his V-Star 250. Did you have to deal with the extreme angle of the front brake reservoir? If so what did you do? I'm considering searching on Ebay for late model Yamaha master cylinders with a more standard reservoir angle. Also have to deal with mirrror posts being angled inward at near 45 degrees.

I also swapped out the stock headlamp on my 1000EN for a Hella unit. Much better optics than the Stanley unit.

 

[Grimly]

I helped my son do the same for his V-Star 250. Did you have to deal with the extreme angle of the front brake reservoir? If so what did you do? I'm considering searching on Ebay for late model Yamaha master cylinders with a more standard reservoir angle. Also have to deal with mirrror posts being angled inward at near 45 degrees.

I also swapped out the stock headlamp on my 1000EN for a Hella unit. Much better optics than the Stanley unit.

No, the master cylinder on this one is fairly normal, but it needs an overhaul anyway, as the return spring seems deader than a doorpost.
I'll likely put a Deauville m/c on it, as they're the flavour of the month for me - right bore size, adjustable-span lever, comfy fit, fairly new, parts easily available.
Yes, I noticed there's some sort of horrible sealed beam masquerading as a headlight - that will go in the bin and almost any H4 halogen lamp unit will be an improvement over that, anyway.

 

[kwb377]

Got some new shoes for my recent GS purchase...

Removing the old tires, I noticed the date codes...

2000 front/2001 rear

Was probably also the last time the drive splines were lubed...

Not sure what was in the tires, but it smelled like week-old sweaty a$$...

 

[gustovh]

Had new shoes put on SuzieQ and replaced the rear break pads, new wheel bearings installed.
Almost ready for the PNW rally.

V

 

[Grimly]

Well, had an unexpected replacement of starter today, after it failed yesterday. I'll take the old one apart tomorrow, but I expect to find worn-out brushes as I don't recall ever replacing them on that old one.
Other 'wrenching' involved blocking up rat holes - smelly little sods got in via a drainpipe hole I'd cut years ago and had temporarily blocked up with a bit of timber. They'd pushed the timber through the wall and taken up residence in what will be a toilet when I'm finished. I'm kind of disappointed in the cats - they're usually pretty good at killing anything rodenty, but they missed this one.

 

[jeffgs]

Took the top clamp off (triple clamp in motocross) and repainted it and the headlamp mounts black to match the gauges and headlight. Got some hex head button head screws to put it back together at the low torque points. Looks trick. Not sure about my painting skills but i did do a very reasonable job. Still waiting on my new bars, brake lamp switch, carb hangers, bowl gaskets, and carb o-ring kit.

 

[gustovh]

Changed out the front wheel on my new 1100G and took it for a short test run, No weird noises, very smooth and strong.

V