what did you wrench on today??

[cowboyup3371]

Replaced both tires and front brake lines on the 550 after last year's stupidity while also doing the every 2-year flush of the rear brake fluid. I'll put the wiring and the rest of the front end back together by this weekend since my new helmet arrived today. Then, I can start on the regular maintenance needed for the Bandit (new chain and sprockets, tires, brake and clutch fluid changes, as well as a valve clearance check all need to be done).

 

[cowboyup3371]

Buttoned up the electrics this evening after some bad luck at building a mount for a voltmeter. The function testing looked pretty good except the right rear turn signal (side I fell on in October) wasn't working. The wiring checked out fine so I went to make sure my bulb didn't burn out when I had to chuckle at my luck. The stalk has some slight road rash on it but is still in pretty good shape:

Right Rear Turn Mar 2021 by Scott Baker, on Flickr

Right Rear Turn Road Rash by Scott Baker, on Flickr

But I'm pretty sure the bulb shouldn't be hanging like that:

Right Rear Turn Busted Light by Scott Baker, on Flickr

I put a regular bulb in its place until I can order a couple of new LED ones from Superbrightleds.com

 

[Carter Turk]

Put on a new gasket, clutch fibers for a 79 CR 250, that's been sitting in the rat shed for 15 plus years.
Old roommate left it with me back in 1993 for free.
Clutch plates were fused together, wouldn't shift into 1st or 2nd. Fun scraping the 42 year old gasket off the clutch cover & cleaning up the steel plates.
Fired up on third kick with ancient premix, that's been sitting in the tank. Funny, as it has a Honda factory "no warranty" sticker on the gas tank.
Blipped around the backyard for a moment, but the thing is so loud, I didn't want to annoy the neighbors too much.

 

[dorkburger]

Well I?m getting ready to... get ready. New chain and oil filter are sitting on the workbench. I?m having motivation issues.. stupid camera.

 

[dorkburger]

Did a few errands on the bike, came home, and let it cool a bit.
Drained the oil, bad vibes, and frustrations of 2020, and refilled it with hope.
Then I proceeded to wash the same off of the exterior.

Chain replacement next..... but not today.

 

[Guest]

Started polishing my new rim and removed the bolts for the final drive thing. Season is approaching fast.

 

[Redman]

35degress, windy, rainy with some snow mix.
Mostly rode the couch.

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[dorkburger]

Behold a fine example of garbage engineering.
Wrap a rubber brake hose with a metal bracket. Bracket rusts, line gets pinched, brakes get stuck on.
2016 Jeep Wrangler. This was yesterday's "fun".http://A triumph of trash engineering. by Glen Brenner, on Flickr

 

[bwringer]

Behold a fine example of garbage engineering.
Wrap a rubber brake hose with a metal bracket. Bracket rusts, line gets pinched, brakes get stuck on.

Good gravy, what super powers did they think that brake hose would have such that it would need to be restrained by such a mighty bracket?

Leave it to FCA to use a giant metal bracket where a plastic clip would do.

 

[dorkburger]

Who knows. That part of the line runs between the coil spring and shock mount so maybe protection?
Unfortunately, I didn't dissect the failure until after the new lines were on. The new ones are the same style. Had I known, I'd have looked for alternatives.

 

[dorkburger]

In other news, I replaced the chain on the GS yesterday. Had to search thru my spares as one of the adjustment bolts parted ways last year.

 

[storm 64]

I installed the Hepco&Becker side bags on the Tiger today. I had to modify the left bag to get my cooler to fit properly (removed the fake bottom). I think they look good. We'll see how long they last... I give them 6-7 out of 10.

 

[Rich82GS750TZ]

Looks great, Norm.

 

[Carter Turk]

Tires soon to be installed on the beater track bike.
20210326_155806 by Carter Turk, on Flickr

 

[steve murdoch]

Love the homemade fork stand.
Plus, you have to figure out how to get some wheels on that mechanics chair.

 

[cowboyup3371]

I know it's not a big deal for most folks but I'm pretty proud of myself tonight for doing something I thought was way too difficult for me to do. I usually use a master clip for the GS550 chains mostly because the only chain tool I could afford at first never made sense to me (bought it at Harbor Freight years ago) and the clip was just easier. However, I had to replace the Bandit's chain finally and that doesn't use a clip at all so of course I paid the money for the MotionPro PBR tool and did it myself tonight. The Bandit's service manual calls for a flare between 5.45mm and 5.85mm but I was only able to get them to 5.30mm. Still, I'm told they should be fine. Having the right tool definitely made this job easier so maybe I'll convert over to a rivet link on the GS'.

MotionPro Chain Tool by Scott Baker, on Flickr

Riveted Bandit Master Link by Scott Baker, on Flickr

 

[Rich82GS750TZ]

Scott, I did the same not long ago myself, upgraded to a 530 x-ring chain and sprockets. Bought the same (probably) tool, having never done it before. I can’t tell you whether your flare is enough, but it looks good. I found the process quite nerve-wracking, but so satisfying when I got it done. Same with checking valve clearance the first time. Now I think I could do it in my sleep. Good for you!

 

[trevor]

New Chain and sprockets for the Gsxs1000f today....love gold chains.

 

[Kingjoel]

I put a petcock kit from 2 fast moto in my 1978 GS 1000, it works perfect. I have a spare that I converted to non-vacuum but didn't like the looks of the shortened lever.

 

[dorkburger]

Fixed my headlight problem.
Had a problem with the high / low beam operation.
http://Suzuki GS left hand control. by Glen Brenner, on Flickr