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Offline Brown Bomber

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11725 on: August 25, 2012, 11:29:37 AM »
Beautiful bike!
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Re: Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11726 on: August 25, 2012, 11:45:36 AM »
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11727 on: August 25, 2012, 02:46:14 PM »
Sad day - put her for sale.....

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11728 on: August 25, 2012, 05:29:47 PM »
Quote from: Dimitri13 on August 25, 2012, 05:37:44 AM
Quote from: Terry in Australia on August 25, 2012, 04:36:17 AM
Well that was a good story mate, for sure! Hey if you're running pods/velocity stacks it should be running very lean, what size main jets are you running, and what's the needle position? Cheers, Terry. ;D

I was running 40 slows and 115 mains with the needle clip in the 4th (stock) position, with pitted points and it was very lean. I guess I overestimated the jetting. I replaced the points, went up to 42 slows and one notch richer, and it was extremely rich. Going to put the screens back on and go back down to 40 slows (and keep the needle position). That should put me a lot closer to where I need to be.

Put in 40 slows and kept the rest of the settings as they were. Runs much better. Haven't cleaned the plugs from when it ran last, but it should be fine.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11729 on: August 25, 2012, 05:57:52 PM »
Picked up new avons and tach & speedo cables for the kz

Went digging at a local bike salvage shop, walked out with a gas cap for my spare kz1000 tank, a set of in cracked carb boots for my 77 cb750 and a spare screen for a Henry Abe bread box. Picked up some foam for the breadbox, cleaning up the box in some evapo rust.

Oh and went for a ride in the morning with my wife as well.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11730 on: August 25, 2012, 06:37:08 PM »
How's that beautiful Kawasaki going mate? ;D
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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11731 on: August 25, 2012, 06:40:26 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on August 25, 2012, 02:46:14 PM
Sad day - put her for sale.....

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=111926.0



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hopefully itll go to caring owner who wont undo all your great work,,i see its got one of dem clear chains?
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11732 on: August 25, 2012, 07:17:19 PM »
Quote from: Terry in Australia on August 25, 2012, 06:37:08 PM
How's that beautiful Kawasaki going mate? ;D

Thanks for asking Terry

It's coming along nicely, been doing shakedown runs lately. So far it hauls ass, it's got some serious power for an old bike! I'm having a hard time keeping that #$%* eating grin off my face, haha.

So far I need to check the steering bearing etc for a front end wobble at low speeds, have a leaky float needles to sort out. Nothing too major, tuning bull#$%*. It runs, goes and stops well, love the beast :$

You might be right about my Cb not seeing as much use, haha

Cheers.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11733 on: August 25, 2012, 07:29:01 PM »
Quote from: Terry in Australia on August 25, 2012, 06:37:08 PM
How's that beautiful Kawasaki going mate? ;D

Got pics?  I want a Z1.....
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What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11734 on: August 25, 2012, 07:34:06 PM »
Looking to order some new sprockets and a chain for the 350. Old Bike Barn has some 530 non o-ring chains and TK sprockets  hows there service and any opinions on TK's?
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11735 on: August 25, 2012, 07:37:31 PM »
Old Bike Barn are thieving arseholes mate, check out the "Bad Sellers" threads, and deal with them at your peril!  ;D
« Last Edit: August 25, 2012, 08:20:59 PM by Terry in Australia »
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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11736 on: August 25, 2012, 07:51:02 PM »
Wow glad I asked.  How is this guy still in business! Thanks Terry!  You guys have any suggestions on reputable sellers for chains and sprockets?
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11737 on: August 25, 2012, 08:25:50 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on August 25, 2012, 07:29:01 PM
Quote from: Terry in Australia on August 25, 2012, 06:37:08 PM
How's that beautiful Kawasaki going mate? ;D

Got pics?  I want a Z1.....

Here you go Stev-o, it's a 78 kz1000a2



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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11738 on: August 25, 2012, 08:29:16 PM »
Z1 enterprises are great mate, and Jeff is a member here, and a nice bloke to boot. I recently bought a 530 conversion kit for my GS1000 from these guys (because Z1 don't ist one) and their service was first class. I got yakking to them, and ordered some handlebars and grips as well, and the price was half what I'd have to pay here in "Rip off land" (Oz) Cheers, Terry. ;D

http://www.z1enterprises.com/ListItems.aspx?keywords=Chain

http://www.motorcycleonlinestore.com/chain1
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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11739 on: August 25, 2012, 08:35:09 PM »
Very nice Kaw, 750K.  I had a 1000 LTD Yeats ago, was a great bike.
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What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11740 on: August 25, 2012, 09:32:13 PM »
Nothing done to the bike today. Been trying to finish season 4 of Breaking Bad. 1 1/2 episodes left.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11741 on: August 25, 2012, 10:33:18 PM »
Buttoned up my carbs after tapping 5mm screws for the float bowl (also had to drill the holes larger to fit them). Bike runs great on the stand. Haven't taken it out for a ride yet, and I probably won't do it tonight either. Next chance to ride will be tomorrow on a vintage mods/rocker cruise. Will be the same guys I met up with last time, plus the Vespa club and the Ruckus club, and hopefully some new faces. Hope I don't embarrass myself :3

Also repositioned my center stand stop (the L bracket from MAC) so it'll stop bending on bumps.

Figured out why my left turn signals and taillight were out. Turns out it was two completely unrelated issues. The turn signals were out because I had rustled a few wires in the headlight bucket swapping out my new headlight. The taillight was out because I disconnected the tail light wire to tap into the electrical system for my digital dash. I could've SWORN everything was working after I did that. But I guess not. It pays to pay attention to what you're doing :)
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11742 on: August 25, 2012, 10:48:22 PM »
Removed and measured my 350F plug caps. They were poor to say the least; mostly held together with electrical tape, they fell to bits as I unwrapped them. The best part was their resistance readings:

8 kohm
12 kohm
19 kohm
4 kohm

Um, looking forward to my new caps.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11743 on: August 25, 2012, 10:52:05 PM »
At least one was close to what it should be :)
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11744 on: August 25, 2012, 10:56:26 PM »
Not really a huge surprise after around 40 years though. ;D
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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11745 on: August 25, 2012, 11:06:11 PM »
 I just got back from a 50 mile or so ride down the darkest windiest roads in Kansas City, Blue River Road and Mission Road south of 151st Street....a light drizzle lent it an other worldy...Nurburgring endurance night time feel to it...and the sound...in the lower gears @ tween  6k and 9k...gave it all a Walter Mitty feel of great speed...but actually around 35 to maybe 55 mph...with a mist from the damp...it was F'n awesome...a legend in my own mind...Lol!
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11746 on: August 25, 2012, 11:18:40 PM »
Quote from: Lil Red on August 25, 2012, 11:06:11 PM
.gave it all a Walter Mitty feel of great speed...but actually around 35 to maybe 55 mph...with a mist from the damp...it was F'n awesome...a legend in my own mind...Lol!
Sounds like a great ride.
Heh, my speedo reads about 15 over. I get that feeling all the time! ;D
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11747 on: August 26, 2012, 12:05:36 AM »
the dream of speed ,,ends..vhen a old lady in a nissan micra. 1,0 .easy goes in front...and you vakes of the rasing dream..have been there
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« Reply #11748 on: August 26, 2012, 12:10:03 AM »
Ha ha, I restored a 350F in 1996 and I loved it, but when I got stomped by a Mitsubishi Magna (possibly the worst car ever built) I had to move it on. A pity, as it was a fun little bike. Cheers, Terry. ;D

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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11749 on: August 26, 2012, 01:01:41 AM »
Looked at the sad condition on my carbs. Going to soda blast them in the morning. Have to walk over to my fathers house to do so. I had to leave my 60 gal compressor over there.(he didnt complain lmao). Anyone care to tell me how to get the emulsifer tubes out?
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