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amxsteve
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My bike turned out fantastic the wife's not so much, it looked good for the first 3 coats then wrinkled like crazy. Stripped it off and try#2 this weekend
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what did you wrench on today??
- Thread starter chuck hahn
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My bike turned out fantastic the wife's not so much, it looked good for the first 3 coats then wrinkled like crazy. Stripped it off and try#2 this weekend
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Smokinapankake
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The valve cover on my 84 Kat bolts into threaded bosses on the cam caps. They were stripped, so I pulled them, drilled, tapped and heli-coiled them. A new gasket, some new rubber seals on the bolts, and she no longer leaks!
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loud et
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Got home to find my nicely packed order from Suzuki Parts House.com (Babbits) in Michigan. It did take a bit long to get here, I could have rode/drove up and got the stuff ..maybe next time.
Got all my gaskets, intake boots,and engine bits(forgot the half moons) (bastage!)to reassemble the 1100E. Also got a wiring harness in the mail yesterday from e bay for 15$ and it is waaay nicer than the one from my bike...major plus in the electrical department.
No bike work tonight....just laundry and lustfully looking at my shiny OEM parts.
Got all my gaskets, intake boots,and engine bits(forgot the half moons) (bastage!)to reassemble the 1100E. Also got a wiring harness in the mail yesterday from e bay for 15$ and it is waaay nicer than the one from my bike...major plus in the electrical department.
No bike work tonight....just laundry and lustfully looking at my shiny OEM parts.
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Monty
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Well I tried to work on my bike(Or at least find parts). I got distracted by riding around for 3.5 hours.
One shop had this sexy beast.
I think they said 1100 for the bike. I think I need to buy the SO some flowers and take her out for dinner.
The scrap yard is about 3 times this size. I was looking for a few things, one of them being a new right exhaust. Wouldn't ya know, I found 4 left exhaust pipes and 0 right ones. -.-
Also found this sexy beast too.
Around these parts we call those speed holes.
One shop had this sexy beast.
I think they said 1100 for the bike. I think I need to buy the SO some flowers and take her out for dinner.
The scrap yard is about 3 times this size. I was looking for a few things, one of them being a new right exhaust. Wouldn't ya know, I found 4 left exhaust pipes and 0 right ones. -.-
Also found this sexy beast too.
Around these parts we call those speed holes.
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Monty
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How cool would it look to take that bullet-riddled CB200 tank, cut the sides of it off at the seams, remove it, and then re-weld it to the outside of a good tank.. Think of the looks you'd get at gas fills...
And you wouldn't have to stop at every gas station either!
And hello to the only other person from Spokane I've seen here!
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SVSooke
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How cool would it look to take that bullet-riddled CB200 tank, cut the sides of it off at the seams, remove it, and then re-weld it to the outside of a good tank.. Think of the looks you'd get at gas fills..
You are one sick puppy man
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Smokinapankake
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How cool would it look to take that bullet-riddled CB200 tank, cut the sides of it off at the seams, remove it, and then re-weld it to the outside of a good tank.. Think of the looks you'd get at gas fills..
This is a brilliant idea! And if you ever needed to shred some cheese by the side of the road, well, there you go.
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7981GS
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Trailered my (new to me) FREE '86 Kawasaki KLR 600 home and didn't kill myself getting it off of the trailer! 
It needs a battery, oil/filter change and the carb rebuilt among other things.
The PO likes to crash.
It hasn't ran since 1990 and hasn't acquired too many miles on it...
I can't believe the inside of this fuel tank!
And, of course, our ferrel car (AKA: Bike kitty), HAD to give it the once over...
Eric
It needs a battery, oil/filter change and the carb rebuilt among other things.
The PO likes to crash.
It hasn't ran since 1990 and hasn't acquired too many miles on it...
I can't believe the inside of this fuel tank!
And, of course, our ferrel car (AKA: Bike kitty), HAD to give it the once over...
Eric
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Mr Rogers
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That's exactly what my bike looks like! Unfortunately i've got to have it back together before tomorrow nights storm!
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Guest
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Eric, saying the PO likes to crash must be the understatement of the year... is anything on that straight?
I reckon Bike Kitty's cool too, must approve somewhat to deem it worthy enough to sit on...
I reckon a big single like that could be some fun for a cafe project... just need a little less suspension travel on that thing...
As for my stuff tonight, got the JB weld on the dash to seal the gaps up, so next time I should in theory be preparing for the etching primer and maybe even spraying it.
I reckon Bike Kitty's cool too, must approve somewhat to deem it worthy enough to sit on...
I reckon a big single like that could be some fun for a cafe project... just need a little less suspension travel on that thing...
As for my stuff tonight, got the JB weld on the dash to seal the gaps up, so next time I should in theory be preparing for the etching primer and maybe even spraying it.
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Monty
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I love business owners that care. I emailed the ebay seller about a petcock I had ordered from him. The diaphragm was broken so it was leaking gas. Went all around looking for a 3 hole diaphragm. I found 4, 5, 6 and 9 hole diaphragms. I also found a smiley faced one, but struck out at 6 different shops with a 3 hole one. Emailed the seller. 5 minutes later he emails back saying he already shipped a new one out.Now I'm contemplating getting new suspension for my bike. http://www.jcwhitney.com/adjustable...jcwx?filterid=d2010y1980j1#prodDetailTabPanel
That and a new helmet might be my birthday present coming up. I just need to find a modular helmet that I like and isn't an arm and a leg.
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Toasty
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I used some scrap from an old road sign and made a new low profile seat pan (its going to be a brat style seat). The hump for the fender actually came out pretty good, not bad for my first time with a hammer and dolly.
Josh and I bled the rear brake with no issues but the front master cylinder is jacked up as somehow I must have cross threaded the banjo bolt and busted the first couple of threads. I'll be looking for a new MC over the next week or two.
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loud et
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Almost got my carbs all put back together, its easy enough but having an extra set to look at makes it way easier. I am sure after one does it a few times it becomes second nature. Also took my cylinders to a local machine shop to have him put a "mic" on them. They are below the service limit but not much.
Is there an oversized ring set that would be suggested for this situation? And if so any suggestions or guidance? I am new to engine work.
Is there an oversized ring set that would be suggested for this situation? And if so any suggestions or guidance? I am new to engine work.
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Guest
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Got the etch primer on the new dash and figured out how I'm going to wire it all up. I also picked up a horn relay because I'm not happy with the voltage monitor being inaccurate by the 0.3v I lose through the ignition switch. In theory I should lose much less through the relay.
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Monty
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I did just (almost) install my new wolo horn. I can't find a god damn spot to mount it! Its huge. I may have to exchange it for a smaller horn. Only place I can find to mount it is at the front of the frame. Anyone know what size bolt fits this?
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7981GS
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They should be 6mm X 1.00 pitch.
Eric
Eric
Put a borrowed MC on and got the right side brake line to bleed correctly but even after rebuilding it, can't get the left side to act right. We tied the lever back for now but I think I'll have to buy new "factory made" lines instead of using the Earl's ones I have now. Also installed some case savers and fixed the ground connection on my R/R.
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Guest
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Nothing today but yesterday I got the satin black on the dash.
