what did you wrench on today??

[dorkburger]

Ha! We will certainly have different visions. I absolutely love the patina and faint remnants of the original decals some of which appear to be screen printed on. My plan all along was to go thru the mechanicals, clean, paint, and detail the chassis, replace the tires and have the seat redone and leave the body as is. It may end up blue....

Those things that look like shocks have, according to some info found online, simple rubber slugs in them to absorb some shock. They dont. I was thinking of maybe looking into some sort of small shocks to put there, maybe mountain bike shocks or something. I'm thinking that since 2 are needed on each end, maybe they will hold the weight. It's fairly light. I haven't really looked into it yet. I've been dragging my feet for years about getting a title. It was originally purchased by a gentleman in the Virgin Islands then sent to the states to his son. It still has a '65 Virgin Islands license plate.

The video is from several years ago... God I sound like such a dork.

 

[GS1150Pilot]

LOL, that thing needs a Ichiban "Badass" stamp!

 

[Charlie G]

LOL, that thing needs a Ichiban "Badass" stamp!

I agree! I'm with you on the patina as well.

 

[dorkburger]

Sheesh, between yesterday's 2 short rides and working on the bike, I noticed last night that I lost the pictured screw cover... Again. I think this is #3. I bought an extra last time...

 

[lurch12_2000]

I looked at my GS850 and then started it today(fired right up and purred for 15 minutes while I pretended to ride it) for a winter checkup, as I gazed upon the ice and snow outside my garage. :cold:

 

[ddaniels]

Put rear brake pads on my 2011 Nissan Altima yesterday. Much easier than I expected.

 

[Mark1]

Put an 1150 oil cooler on the '81 1100 this past weekend. Much cleaner look.

 

[Mark1]

This was what was on it.

 

[Blue Falcon]

Got my Hagon's today... yay.... a whole 15 minutes to install... raining like cats and dogs... ugh. anyone need some OEM shocks for a 450?


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[kerrfunk]

I got the starter out, and am waiting on its replacement. It's a tight spot alright!

 

[bobgroger]

Replaced the clutch plates on the 850 with new ebay OEM ones. Thickness was good but started slipping badly at 6000. Suspect previous gas in the oil was a factor. Hit the steels with the DA with 40 grit, 4 HD springs 2 stockers (up from 3 previously). Also painted the collars, clamps, and cover for the OEM black exhaust going on the '83. Got a new baffle and diffuser rings for my stainless Supertrapp, going on the 1260 which I scored a lockup clutch for. Also rounding up parts for the Frankenbike, it has to go. If anyone wants an 1100e for around $1k let me know....

 

[gordinho80]

Work on the new tail and seat is progressing... slowly... but its getting there. Pan/hump is practically complete, just needs paint. Started working on the base for the seat. I had an old street sign that I had picked up at a flea market some time back, cut it and bent it to shape. Just need one more cut to get it fully shaped, then its time for padding and upholstery.

 

[60ratrod]

Replaced the rear rotor on my m109r. Tambourine not bueno
https://youtu.be/WhoPhIS9q7Y
https://youtu.be/aYEW4O-a-Oc

 

[Jedz123]

"jetting" the TUX. Good 100 mile ride, ran great but MPG was a bit low, tweaked a bit to get a little better economy during cruising speeds. What a Fricken' awesome little blaster!

 

[chuck hahn]

Gotta replace the primary chain inside the KZ engine so may as well inspect an rebuild it from ground up....

 

[80GS850GBob]

6 gallons of white vinegar into my gas tank to hopefully loose the small amount of surface rust in there. When/if this works I'll install the new petcock and gas gauge seal....still looking for a new seal for the oem gas cap that I just polished the top out.{had a few minor scrapes and dings from the PO...looks like it was dropped a few times}

 

[dorkburger]

Played with handebar adjustment - aftermarket clip on type- I hated the factory set. For years, they have hit the beat up, dented tank at full lock, which I wasn't very concerned about due to the tank's condition. They were in a position I liked, so it was good enough. The end game is to eventually put on the new gas tank I've had for around 10 years now.
I've dragged my feet for a couple of reasons.

With the mismatched panels, putting it on would have been like putting a brand new hood on an old sunbaked and faded car. I now have a full set of decent 1985 blue parts....

To place the handlebars in a position that didn't hit the tank would require either a remote reservoir master cylinder (acceptable, but requires $), or put them in a position I didn't like- not acceptable. Hopefully and happily I may have disproved this.

The Telefilx clip on are highly adjustable so I spent some time fiddling with them and I think I found a spot that clears the tank, feels good, and allows the brake and clutch levers to be in a likeable position.
Of course I need to ride it before I claim the win, but I think it will be good.
of course there is a, catch.... at the end I realized that the choke assembly on the handlebar control cluster was removed ( the lever broke years ago) so if I replace the lever and reinstall the mechanism it may hit the tank after all.. or I can just leave it off. At this point I'm not even sure where the parts are.

 

[cowboyup3371]

Although not completely mounted yet, the forks are now back on the bike:

 

[dorkburger]

As I suspected. I found the choke mechanism, test fit it, and it hits the tank. It will be left off for now.
Truth be told the tank is on the bottom of the list. I assume I'll need gaskets, etc for the fuel sender, petcock, plus I need the rubber mounting pad and possibly the rubber mounting bushings.

Next up is wheels / tires.

 

[Burque73]

Although not completely mounted yet, the forks are now back on the bike:

Just curious if you found the joist hanger and laser level to be useful in this project, and if you had any pointers.