what did you wrench on today??

[kng254]

installed 12 series shocks today

 

[81gs1100]

installed a winch and grip warmers on a 2010 Grizzly 700 SE, rebuilt a clutch on a Exciter and 2009 550 Grizzly. and brakes on a 420 honda rancher.

 

[Runningdog]

Built a shelf along the ceiling of the shed, and started putting bike pieces on it as I removed them from the GS850. Am doing the valve seals and rings on the old Black Beauty, plus cleaning up whatever I get access to as I go along. Motor's never been apart, so being extra carefull with old fasteners....went and bought a couple of reasonable-quality open/box wrenches, and a couple of deep sockets in the most-used sizes for the task, hopefully to avoid rounding off old nuts. Sprayed the head-nuts with Moovit before I quit for the day, hopefully they'll be turnable tomorrow, or later in the week when I get back to it.

 

[cowboyup3371]

More like this weekend...

• Removed rear swingarm and bearings
• Cleaned above and determined I will re-paint it as well. Course now I'm thinking I should repaint the frame but don't know if I really want to remove the engine so I'm debating that. :-\\\
• Finished fixing two fences on the property; now i'll have a better chance of keeping the horses closer to the house again
• Removed carbs to repaint and record jet sizes since I can't find my notes from the carb rebuild in May:-\\\
• Checked on my fork sizing again - found out I have forks from a GS750 on my GS550

Today I just unlocked a few people's accounts at work and installed antivirus updates...I do more work at home than I do at work...that's weird.

 

[chuck hahn]

Cowboy..if you dont want to remove the engine ( or other parts as well) then just wrap aluminum foil around everything you dont want to get paint on and spray away. Once it has dried just peel off the foil and your done. Unbolt the coils and set them down on the engine..wrap the wiring harness..wrap the entire engine and press the foil into the fins and such to keep it in place..you get the basic idea here.

 

[cowboyup3371]

Thanks Chuck, I'll give that a shot.

 

[chuck hahn]

It works like a champ..I have done it with 3 or 4 bikes already and it sure simplifes things..especially that you dont need to pull the engine!! Just be sure to use a good degreaser and scrub the frame pertty good to get as much of the crud and dust off so there isnt any bad spots to peel later on.

 

[850 Combat]

We completed the installation of a new CAt C175 3 megawatt generator recently. It is currently doing a 12 hour test at max output. 3 megawatt is over 4,000 hordepower. It is more impressive to stand next to it than I thought it would be.

 

[Dave8338]

YAHHHH...same old same old!

RUST SUCKS!!!!! :evil:

Onto the drivers side, now:

And a little to the hinges:

"Minnesota Salt"...SUCKS!!!!!

 

[JEEPRUSTY]

Dave why an Escort is that run in some sort of stock car racing?

 

[Dave8338]

Dave why an Escort is that run in some sort of stock car racing?

No...no stock car racing for this one. Its' only race events are when I'm runing late to work.

I really like Escorts.

Had my first in 1986 (1981 wagon GL 4-speed 1.6L with factory moon roof) and it has been an obcession, ever since. I've had several and used to burn through them every 5-6 years and 250K miles+. Very easy on the wallet both in fuel economy (with a little tinkering and a few slight mods, the 1.9L 5-speeds will average 35 mpg) and they are FUN to drive! Easy to work on and parts are cheap, a good set of tires will run 50-60k miles easy and...well, you get the idea.

They're a lot like the GS as far as ownership and upkeep. :-\\\

 

[koolaid_kid]

Helped bwringer replace the swingarm on his VStrom (with an interesting sidetrip included). Then we replaced the front lower control arm bushings (on my 03 Focus) with Energy Suspension polyurethane bushings (and all new hardened bolts and nuts). We learned a lot doing this, including the fact that it is a very time consuming task and would had been impossible without his 20 ton hydraulic press. Could not test due to damp roads, but we will be doing the rear control arms and trailing arms tomorrow. No more squeaks up front, and since I like to carve the corners in the Focus it should be much more enjoyable now.

 

[Steve]

For anyone who needs to replace speakers, check out Parts Express. Excellent prices (both pairs totaled $70 including S&H) and broad selection.

I do, just about every time I'm home.

Just over 8 miles from the house. :dancing:

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[haggisbasher]

Afternoon all

It warmed up to -2C today so i went out to try and check the plugs and compression on my new to me GS750L. When i pulled the plugs they were fouled. It ran the day I brought it home but after a little while of running it stopped. I presumed no gas as it was really low but I guess it was the plugs.
The plugs were the wrong type so that may also have been a factor.

I tried to connect my compression tester only to find that none of the adapters were small enough. I decided to just put the new plugs in and see what happened. She fired and ran first touch of the starter. AWESOME.

So far I have changed the oil, got a new battery (PO had a 12amp one in there) and changed the plugs. Valve clearances and compression test are next once i get the correct adapter and a replacement valve cover gasket.

I know the carbs should be done and i am reading everything i can find to build the confidence to tackle them.

 

[physics-teacher]

Put an end to the oil misting around the clutch pinion shaft by changing the oil seal that I have had lying around for months. Not easy getting the old one out......

 

[Qckslvr]

I installed my clip ons this morning. I like em, I likes em alot LOL

 

[cowboyup3371]

Well, day's not over yet but I repaired the faucet end of my hose with a nice setup - slide in the new end and slide up a hose clamp to keep it on. Had to do that after my oldest left the hose attached to the faucet and it froze. Went out to water the horses yesterday AM and no water coming through. My smart butt tried to knock the ice from the end of the hose and bent the end that attaches to the faucet.

Also took my carbs apart to record the jet sizes and make sure which carbs I wanted to replace if possible.

Plan on taking the horses for a ride soon as they've been neglected for too long.

 

[DanTheMan]

Cleaned my shop up so I could put my bike in it, and still have room to work on pianos and other instruments. It also gave me room to work on the Jeep during these cold, dark days. My garage is heated as well as my shop. The bike fired right up, sounded good too, even though I haven't put the next shim size in yet (valves are a little tight, Ray sent me more shims, they're waiting to be installed).
I also tuned my piano and regulated the action so I could stand to play it when I want to.

 

[7981GS]

Made some progress on the new Suzuki Barn:

Daniel

 

[cowboyup3371]

Looks good Daniel. I'll be starting on one this spring myself.

I started stripping the paint off of the swingarm and sprocket cover. I'll try to paint at least the cover this week.