Author Topic: Tews' 605 build, On the road! 5/4! (Read 81155 times)

Tews19 · « **Reply #425 on:** July 28, 2014, 07:25:08 PM »

I really thought I would have this finished by this weekend but I messed up. While installing my bronze bushings I made one crumble. Not a big deal as I ordered another set.

I want to install the exhaust and curious what you all do when installing on a fresh head? I have the new copper washers. Do I use some type of sealant as well?

Those who have the motogp exhaust, did it come with nuts to mount the flanges? I looked in my bag with springs and nothing.

Trad · « **Reply #426 on:** July 28, 2014, 07:36:21 PM »

The Motogpwerks pipes don't come with flange nuts. Just reuse the ones you had. No sealant on the copper crush washers or exhaust ports either. No need IMO. Just tighten the nuts evenly and to the correct torque spec. I can't remember what that value is off the top of my head. Others may be able to chime in. Excited to see it finished Tews!

Stev-o · « **Reply #427 on:** July 28, 2014, 07:52:00 PM »

+1 no sealant on the header. I use a couple dabs of grease to hold the gaskets to the head, if necessary.

goldarrow · « **Reply #428 on:** July 28, 2014, 11:33:29 PM »

You might want to treat the pipes collars before you run them. Heat makes them look very ugly on a nice looking bike

calj737 · « **Reply #429 on:** July 29, 2014, 02:37:22 AM »

Tews - I install only the flanges without the pipe connected: it makes it much easier. I always buy new SS 6 mm nuts when I install an exhaust and put a tiny dab of anti-sieze on the stud threads.

By separating the flange from the pipe, you can easily install the copper gasket too. When all is in place, I attach the pipe by the springs, hooking the flange first, then pulling away from the motor. Wicked simple this way.

goldarrow · « **Reply #430 on:** July 29, 2014, 09:11:34 AM »

Toustic · « **Reply #431 on:** July 29, 2014, 12:19:22 PM »

I really like that seat you got yourself there

Looking forward to see how you're going to pad it up

Tews19 · « **Reply #432 on:** July 30, 2014, 10:04:33 AM »

Quote from: calj737 on July 29, 2014, 02:37:22 AM

Tews - I install only the flanges without the pipe connected: it makes it much easier. I always buy new SS 6 mm nuts when I install an exhaust and put a tiny dab of anti-sieze on the stud threads.

By separating the flange from the pipe, you can easily install the copper gasket too. When all is in place, I attach the pipe by the springs, hooking the flange first, then pulling away from the motor. Wicked simple this way.

Thanks Cal! I will follow your advice!

Gold dude- a member has really helped me out with the exhaust to help preserve most of it's originality.

Bad part is this build will most likely be ridin' next season. Nights are down to 50 already. My K1 has just over 1k for this season and August is always a hectic month on weekends with weddings and end of summer BBQs

goldarrow · « **Reply #433 on:** July 30, 2014, 10:21:43 AM »

Wow nice low mileage K1!

I put 100 miles a day, 5 days a week, 4 weeks a month, and 10 months a year, on my bikes

calj737 · « **Reply #434 on:** July 30, 2014, 10:25:26 AM »

Quote from: goldarrow on July 30, 2014, 10:21:43 AM

Wow nice low mileage K1!

I put 100 miles a day, 5 days a week, 4 weeks a month, and 10 months a year, on my bikes

Please get a JOB!

goldarrow · « **Reply #435 on:** July 30, 2014, 10:26:45 AM »

Quote from: calj737 on July 30, 2014, 10:25:26 AM

Quote from: goldarrow on July 30, 2014, 10:21:43 AM
Wow nice low mileage K1!

I put 100 miles a day, 5 days a week, 4 weeks a month, and 10 months a year, on my bikes

Please get a JOB!

Lol. I commute, ride bike to work.

Tews19 · « **Reply #436 on:** July 30, 2014, 10:31:20 AM »

If I was single I would easily put 10k on a season but I try to be as involved with the family as I can. So anytime on the bike is really enjoyed.

edwardmorris · « **Reply #437 on:** July 30, 2014, 11:33:18 AM »

Its only July dude, you never know when the gates of hell will reopen and we go back to the dreadful 90s. I'm hoping to get mine riding this season, lots of little things left to do and never enough time. When should I give up on this season? Mid Sept?

cb550inct · « **Reply #438 on:** July 31, 2014, 08:13:13 AM »

Tewes i got brand new flange bolts from Honda for like $15 when i put on the Lossa Exhaust. And Just before the i sold the bike i had the exhaust coated with a high temp satin finish.( i swear it made the bike run smoother.)

And you need to ride more!

Tews19 · « **Reply #439 on:** July 31, 2014, 01:03:07 PM »

Cal do you happen to know the pitch for the 6 mm nuts? I want to pick up some soon.

calj737 · « **Reply #440 on:** July 31, 2014, 01:07:09 PM »

1.0 for all 6mm

Tews19 · « **Reply #441 on:** August 04, 2014, 09:33:10 AM »

I'm finishing up the rear hub and have hit a snag. I bought the hub plate from a member last year thinking it was for a 550. I removed the brake spindle from on hub plate to the nice chromed one but it doesn't fit. I tried 2 other face plates and same issue with the chrome plate. None will work for it. I may have to use an old one and not this nice shiny one.

goldarrow · « **Reply #442 on:** August 04, 2014, 09:35:51 AM »

in the second picture, one plate is a 750, the other is 550

Tews19 · « **Reply #443 on:** August 04, 2014, 09:39:05 AM »

Lol. I was thinking that. I need to go through my bins. Would brand new brakes shoes I bought for my 750 work on the 550 hub?

Tews19 · « **Reply #444 on:** August 04, 2014, 11:05:05 AM »

I went through all my part bins and nothing. Is it possible it came with a 750 hub plate? Looks like I will be call Godffrey for another part.

calj737 · « **Reply #445 on:** August 04, 2014, 11:21:00 AM »

If you need a 550 rear plate, I have an extra.

Tews19 · « **Reply #446 on:** August 04, 2014, 11:23:41 AM »

I have this nice new chrome one. Just not the internals.

Tews19 · « **Reply #447 on:** August 07, 2014, 04:45:32 PM »

Well I got the new bronze bushing for the swing arm in. Although I am pretty sure I messed up again. This time the middle pivot bar that goes in the swing arm, we'll I forgot to put it in before installing the bushings. I swore on my other swing arms the pivot bar went in fine with the bushings installed. I will check my stashes to see if I have the incorrect one.

Ravie · « **Reply #448 on:** August 07, 2014, 05:18:07 PM »

Good lookin bike, Tews!

edhaeuser · « **Reply #449 on:** August 07, 2014, 05:25:04 PM »

Yup, you got the lines right on that one!

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