what did you wrench on today??

[WolfworksCustoms]

make sure you replace yer float needle seals.....theyre always the first to go bad.....

yer runnin Kunis, right ?....great carbs.....much better than the keihin CVKs.....I got a stuck float in one of my CVKs now (gonna run it for the season, if we ever get "winter")....i picked up a second set and driled out the mains one more size since Im runnin pods and a custom exhaust.....gonna do the same with my GS700....I went from 68hp to 79hp just on the pods and exhaust mods....i bet I can get the GS up to near 100 hp....and yeah, I have access to a dyno.....
Id remove yer diaphragms before doin too much cleanin too.....theyre real delicate and even std carb cleaner can trash em.....they aint cheap.....mebbe theres another source for the Kunis...dunno....but with my keihins, same parts as on arctic cat snowmobiles at half the price.....justa heads up....willin to bet the same Kunis were used on sumpin else....dont automatically go to a Suzi dealer to replace is all Im sayin.....same mm Kunis were used on countless vehicles....when ya search the part, dont search 19XX Suxuki, etc.....search the actual carb model and size instead.....

 

[Grimly]

Shame I cant go into "advanced " to remove them thumbs....shame too i can only post one pic per post....I KNOW HTML codes very well too, and just dont seem to work here...mebbe because Im still kinda new and dont have permissions for HTML....I dunno....just gettin frustrating......whatever....

If you get your pics uploaded to flickr, photobucket, imgur, freeimage, etc,
either upload the suitably sized pics (like 900x500) or simply take the
re-sized pic the photo site offers you as a choice; cut 'n paste the pic address from
the photo site into the 'image' address box that pops up here when you click it.
That way, you can have a string of pics per post - although there might be a limit, still.
Anyhow, it makes the post much more manageable if there's only 3 or 4 pics of say, 800x600 on it, instead of
a dozen full-fat ones.

 

[Guest]

Lots of people post multiple photos in a singe message. Check the forum rules and procedures, which will probably explain exactly how to do it. HTML isn't necessary to do it.

 

[cowboyup3371]

If you get your pics uploaded to flickr, photobucket, imgur, freeimage, etc,
either upload the suitably sized pics (like 900x500) or simply take the
re-sized pic the photo site offers you as a choice; cut 'n paste the pic address from
the photo site into the 'image' address box that pops up here when you click it.
That way, you can have a string of pics per post - although there might be a limit, still.
Anyhow, it makes the post much more manageable if there's only 3 or 4 pics of say, 800x600 on it, instead of
a dozen full-fat ones.

Lots of people post multiple photos in a singe message. Check the forum rules and procedures, which will probably explain exactly how to do it. HTML isn't necessary to do it.

I don't know if Wolf ever got the word but there's a ton of valuable information to be had on Basscliff's website - http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/ (may need to set your browser's compatibility mode) including this article on posting pictures: http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/images/how_to_post_pictures.pdf


Just trying to help despite your opinion that we are all out to put you down, even if we don't agree with you

 

[rustybronco]

Finished up with the right side brakes on a low mileage '99 Contour "POJ". It took me two days of soaking, heating and pounding to get the rotor off. The left side took me a week. Everything was completely rusted up. I had to replace both rotors, the pads and brake hoses because of rust. Tomorrow I'll finish cleaning up the rest of the left side and assemble everything.

Last night the '02 300M decided to dump it's coolant while out and about. So tonight, in addition to working on the Contours brakes, I pulled it down far enough to see if the radiator had split the side tank, or if it was the upper hose that had failed. I'm unable to tell with 100 percent certainty which one failed but as you can see, the cooling system at some point in time was severely (over pressured*). Two of the coolant tubes are very badly swollen.

*Could also have been hit high at some point in time. More likely this is the reason for the way it looks.

 

[Buffalo Bill]

I remember that's about how hard it was to get the rear drums off my Ford Focus, and that was only 10 years old.

 

[WolfworksCustoms]

Got it figured now Grim....thanks brother....
Cowboy, what part of Ohio you in ?....I got a few good friends out there just over the Pennsy line.

 

[cowboyup3371]

West side of the state Wolf

 

[WolfworksCustoms]

Ahhh...yer on the other side....but hell, state aint that big (Im a whole Pennsy away from him)....him and his "Buckeye Bunch" as he calls em, go to the Hocking Hills thing every year....in case you ever go, ask around for "Ruger" (should be on a Kawi)....tell em Wolfie sent ya, lol....this country aint as big as folks make it out to be....if ya got the gumption to make the ride, you'll make it....and more than likely will meet some folks that will be friends....no, more than friends....family for life.....Ruger's like a brother....he checks on me now and then to make sure Im still alive, lol......
We were gonna do a big gathering at the SteelSteeds campground in central Penn this past summer....well everyones lives got in the way...work, family, etc.....why Im glad Im retired....all I got to worry about is jobs in my shop and my 92 yr old mom....I can take off fer a week, with no problems....kids grown, moved out...me and the ol lady just share the house, thats it.....almost free as a bird....once Mom passes, i will be.....

 

[WolfworksCustoms]

Oh yeah....cupla folks mentioned to me about the smithing I do...forging, etc.....if there's enough interest in it, I can start a thread in a Misc section (I think theres one) like the projects section....I make sissy bars, custom levers, knives, tools, you name it....dont cost much to start up.... just takes a lot of time and commitment to practice.....I been doin it for 3 yrs now, and Im still learnin....gettin to be a lost art....
But if you guys want me to start a thread, i will....just dont wanna get yelled at again.....I'll start with how to build a forge, gettin a low cost anvil, etc.....its hard work, but more fun than all heck.....and once ya get a finished product, the rewards are worth more than anything.....one of a kind....unique....I got metal stamps that i put my logo on with....I can see 50 yrs from now....who the F**k was "wolfworks" ?....lol

 

[Guest]

Oh yeah....cupla folks mentioned to me about the smithing I do...forging, etc.....if there's enough interest in it, I can start a thread in a Misc section (I think theres one) like the projects section....I make sissy bars, custom levers, knives, tools, you name it....dont cost much to start up.... just takes a lot of time and commitment to practice.....I been doin it for 3 yrs now, and Im still learnin....gettin to be a lost art....
But if you guys want me to start a thread, i will....just dont wanna get yelled at again.....I'll start with how to build a forge, gettin a low cost anvil, etc.....its hard work, but more fun than all heck.....and once ya get a finished product, the rewards are worth more than anything.....one of a kind....unique....I got metal stamps that i put my logo on with....I can see 50 yrs from now....who the F**k was "wolfworks" ?....lol

Sounds like a good thread. A few years ago I read a book on casting small metal parts. The author did it professionally, and learned how to do it at home at reasonable prices. Interesting technology.

 

[WolfworksCustoms]

Running a forge and pounding on red hot steel gives ya a feeling I cant even describe....

Oh yeah....i banged this together a cuple months ago....was gonna be an advert for my shop, but zoning laws wouldnt allow it, even though I SWORE it was "lawn art".....it now lays in a pile....of wood and steel....heck, I wouldda took $50 bucks for it and broke even.....one guy offered $90 but never came thru.....



I was just playin around woth stuff i had in the yard, and parts i picked up here and there.

 

[Ray916MN]

 

[Guest]

Needed something for the longer tire spoons and the tubes, pump etc... on the the DR600. This seems to have done the trick

 

[WolfworksCustoms]

Thats a scary lookin apparatus Az.....whats it supposed to do ?.....looks like one of them pecker pumps.....plannin on milkin yer bull ? (or elephant ?)....lol.....(or was yer post a joke, I hope)...usually a winky denotes that....

...and ooooohhhhh Rayman....I see a lotta glazing on them gears.....usually means excessive heat.....long as ya got the cases split and such. make sure ya do the bearings and seals.....

 

[Charlie G]

Thats a scary lookin apparatus Az.....whats it supposed to do ?.....looks like one of them pecker pumps.....plannin on milkin yer bull ? (or elephant ?)....lol.....(or was yer post a joke, I hope)...usually a winky denotes that....

...and ooooohhhhh Rayman....I see a lotta glazing on them gears.....usually means excessive heat.....long as ya got the cases split and such. make sure ya do the bearings and seals.....

Seriously....What have you added to the conversation here, beside dribble? Keep it constructive or move on.

 

[Grimly]

A pair of TEX door mirrors, as were fitted to millions of British cars in the 70s and 80s (and later, but not so much). Still easily available, new or used and are perfect to fit to a Vetter fairing.
Got them fitted a few days ago and went for a jaunt. They turn out to be just right - not sticking out much and clearing my arms perfectly. The LH one needs a new glass, and I think I'll get a set of convex glasses for them.

As daylight faded into dusk and proper night I got the opportunity to see the Koito headlamp perform, also. That's turned out to be a worthwhile fitment too - fitted as standard to Mitsubishi Pajeros and Shoguns of the late 80s / early 90s and a bit of an unsung hero. There's a guy on candlepower reckons it's right up there with the Cibie Z-Beam, but I don't think I'd go that far - it's good, at least.

 

[loud et]

Wow, you actually made a Vetter look good.
Nice mirrors.

 

[Guest]

I really like the mirrors on that Vetter fairing. One thing to check though. I read somewhere that the glue that they used on the signal light covers is starting to fail after years. The signal light covers then fall off suddenly, never to be found again. I check mine periodically as they would be incredibly hard to find.

 

[Grimly]

Wow, you actually made a Vetter look good.
Nice mirrors.

It's largely function-driven. This started because I wanted to fit an RT fairing to this bike, having used one for a while a long time ago. Halfway through the fitting process I realized I would have to get creative with the instruments (electronic tacho, custom speedo, etc, or just a complete new console) and the BMW mid and lower mounting points started to appear less straightforward than I'd assumed. I still have the RT fairing, but now I'm thinking of just fitting it to a brick, where no customising would be needed.
About then, I realised that Vetters were going for pennies and time had been kind to them. [1] Ok, beauty being in the eye of the beerholder and my tastes being firmly stuck in the 70s and 80s, that suited me fine. It turns out the Vetter is a damn fine fairing at doing its job - it seems that Craig Vetter knew what he was doing, unlike some of the other fairing makers of that period, some of whose products I've suffered behind.
On the RT fairing scale I'd give this 8/10 and that only because the PO had chopped a couple of inches off the screen and the foot shielding is lacking. Without two damn great cylinders warming my feet, it's never going to be quite as good as that was.
I can address both of those issues over the rest of the winter - the shield works perfectly well above 70mph, with no buffeting and draughting, and only allows a light breeze to my face below that. I can add an extender to both lowers or mount panels to the case guards to take care of the feet cooling and wetness.

[1] A Windjammer made sense largely because of its universal fitment and parts are still easily found, used or new. Also, it's a 'period accessory', so looks right at home.

I really like the mirrors on that Vetter fairing. One thing to check though. I read somewhere that the glue that they used on the signal light covers is starting to fail after years. The signal light covers then fall off suddenly, never to be found again. I check mine periodically as they would be incredibly hard to find.

A pair of used signal light covers were the first spares I bought - along with a spare wiring harness. I'd read on CV's site about the problem, and thought I'd best be prepared.