Author Topic: What did you do to your bike today ? (Read 3163351 times)

AlekStooge · « **Reply #19925 on:** June 06, 2015, 09:29:07 am »

Got the tank back from the powdercoater, Satin finish. What you think?

Tews19 · « **Reply #19926 on:** June 06, 2015, 10:25:26 am »

finish looks good but IMO the knee dents are throwing it off. You can see the unevenness of the hammer marks.

AlekStooge · « **Reply #19927 on:** June 06, 2015, 11:37:36 am »

Yeah it's pretty rugged. I used a mallet from Eastwood. The metal jumped on me and made a dent in a place I didn't want. After I got the dent out, I didn't want to touch it anymore. Idk how people get them looking so clean?

calj737 · « **Reply #19928 on:** June 06, 2015, 11:41:40 am »

Quote from: AlekStooge on June 06, 2015, 11:37:36 am

Yeah it's pretty rugged. I used a mallet from Eastwood. The metal jumped on me and made a dent in a place I didn't want. After I got the dent out, I didn't want to touch it anymore. Idk how people get them looking so clean?

Bondo. (Doh! I bet that hurt to hear!?!)

AlekStooge · « **Reply #19929 on:** June 06, 2015, 12:35:27 pm »

Quote from: calj737 on June 06, 2015, 11:41:40 am

Quote from: AlekStooge on June 06, 2015, 11:37:36 am
Yeah it's pretty rugged. I used a mallet from Eastwood. The metal jumped on me and made a dent in a place I didn't want. After I got the dent out, I didn't want to touch it anymore. Idk how people get them looking so clean?
Bondo. (Doh! I bet that hurt to hear!?!)

Ohhhhhhhh yeah things come full circle! Is it too late for that after powdercoating?

calj737 · « **Reply #19930 on:** June 06, 2015, 12:58:32 pm »

Yes. You'll need to scuff the powder coat though in order for the filler to adhere. Then cover it with primer, then paint.

PeWe · « **Reply #19931 on:** June 06, 2015, 01:04:28 pm »

Updated the look of my bike again. Now Candy Sapphire Blue set I got from Santa 1,5 years ago

AlekStooge · « **Reply #19932 on:** June 06, 2015, 01:38:10 pm »

Quote from: calj737 on June 06, 2015, 12:58:32 pm

Yes. You'll need to scuff the powder coat though in order for the filler to adhere. Then cover it with primer, then paint.

Yeah it's too late, I am afraid I'll mess it up. Next time.

Tintop · « **Reply #19933 on:** June 06, 2015, 02:12:48 pm »

Took the 550 to the Vintage races, put about 100 miles on it. The new 4-1 sounds great, goes perfect with the induction whoosh from the stacks & filter.

fire113 · « **Reply #19934 on:** June 06, 2015, 02:20:02 pm »

...cleaned the K1 but the head and valve cover will take a little bit more time $:-\$

Wobbly · « **Reply #19935 on:** June 06, 2015, 02:42:33 pm »

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Updated the look of my bike again. Now Candy Sapphire Blue set I got from Santa 1,5 years ago

Good choice--looks really good.

ekpent · « **Reply #19936 on:** June 07, 2015, 06:00:30 am »

Rode it !! Finally got with my Son Saturday who has been traveling and working on the road a lot. Tossed him the key to The Kaw 900 and we rode all afternoon all over the place. Even did some fun two tracking in the dirt deep through the woods in a State Game area, had to see one of our favorite little hidden bass lakes. Think I better look for a couple of enduro's next

Picked up his girlfriend towards evening and gave here a nice long ride also. Fun day with my 'little' boy !!
Sad part though as we were leaving the State Game area a road was closed and talked to a fireman before turning around. A biker and his female passenger had just crashed severely trying to avoid a deer. Meat wagons were just showing up. Nothing on the news yet but was told it was grim.

Stev-o · « **Reply #19937 on:** June 07, 2015, 07:36:24 am »

Quote from: ekpent on June 07, 2015, 06:00:30 am

Rode it !! Finally got with my Son Saturday who has been traveling and working on the road a lot. Tossed him the key to The Kaw 900....

You're a good Dad, Eric! Is he claiming the Z as his?!

ekpent · « **Reply #19938 on:** June 07, 2015, 07:44:27 am »

Quote from: Stev-o on June 07, 2015, 07:36:24 am

Quote from: ekpent on June 07, 2015, 06:00:30 am
Rode it !! Finally got with my Son Saturday who has been traveling and working on the road a lot. Tossed him the key to The Kaw 900....

You're a good Dad, Eric! Is he claiming the Z as his?!

He may have to wail till I'm dead !! He's been a very good Son, I am lucky so there is always a key for something around here for him when he gets the time. The old song "Cats in the cradle" starts to ring true as you start getting older.

PeWe · « **Reply #19939 on:** June 07, 2015, 09:06:37 am »

Quote from: Wobbly on June 06, 2015, 02:42:33 pm

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Updated the look of my bike again. Now Candy Sapphire Blue set I got from Santa 1,5 years ago

Good choice--looks really good.

Thanks, Wobbly.
I had to use the set earlier than planned when my other set in Freedom Green metallic caused a stop almost direct after I had derusted the tank. All rust flakes removed but a very thin powder like material clogged the petcock mesh and even the carbs. I had to call a friend that fetched me with his car and a wagon after it. Flushed carbs thru the pilot fuel screws.

This was the start of a negative domino effect. I removed the float bowls of my Mikuni TMR carbs to check if they were dirty. I damaged some of the gaskets at assembly. Huge fuel leak. The gaskets are more like thin o-rings in a funny shape to be fitted in a groove. I was able to make it good despite damaged o-rings. I have ordered new ones from Netherlands, the only place I found selling it to the TMR32's

Then the fuel screws. I had an idea about more parts then only the needle and spring. Yes, I found thin washers and small o-rings on the floor later on

Today good again with ALL parts, no fuel leaks (yet) and engine running smooth with good idle.

I need to drain the fuel from the green tank and filter it before use. Let the tank dry and blow it with high pressure and maybe vacuum clean it too.

I planned to use my 4-4 no numbers with the blue tank.

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #19940 on:** June 07, 2015, 09:30:07 am »

Worked on the 750/Liter Hot Rod.

Knocked out the wheel bearing on my new-to-me set of Lesters. Going to order All balls sets today.

Cleaned the Lesters

Picked up my crank. Had the journals polished and the oil passage stopper balls replaced with grub screws. $75. Not bad.

Measured the crank journals and ordered a few bearings and couple other things from Yamiya. $6 each. Less than half what they cost state-side plus shipping is cheaper and I will get them quicker.

Blasted and painted my cam chain tensioner and cleaned up the shaft so that it will now slide smoothly.

socal1200r · « **Reply #19941 on:** June 07, 2015, 01:57:30 pm »

Beautiful day to be out riding. Went down to the Yorktown beach to see this replica French ship that Lafayette sailed over to the U.S. on, but they had the street blocked off and cars were parked all over the place, people walking all over the place, so I just kept going...

Tews19 · « **Reply #19942 on:** June 07, 2015, 08:17:38 pm »

Quote from: socal1200r on June 07, 2015, 01:57:30 pm

Beautiful day to be out riding. Went down to the Yorktown beach to see this replica French ship that Lafayette sailed over to the U.S. on, but they had the street blocked off and cars were parked all over the place, people walking all over the place, so I just kept going...

That 650 is freaking nice.

joeyvans · « **Reply #19943 on:** June 07, 2015, 09:30:16 pm »

Had my 087A carbs off the 550 for cleaning the first time (since I took possession last December). No huge surprises, however, I noticed the small holes in the emulsion tubes were sized differently across the 4 carbs. This can't be normal, right? Anybody have a source for these?

Kyle

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #19944 on:** June 07, 2015, 10:05:05 pm »

Plastigauged then installed my Crower rods using yellow bearings all across. All between .025 and .038 clearance. Torqued to 30 ftlb. Chased all the threads in both case halves then got out the APE crank stud set and placed them. Still need to torque. Gathered up most of the hardware to put the cases together. Got the Yamiya order placed so I'll kick back on the engine and wait for the order to arrive. Maybe do some frame work next and check with my powder coater about getting the Lesters done.

ekpent · « **Reply #19945 on:** June 08, 2015, 04:25:47 am »

Picked up a new toy Sunday evening I saw at a garage sale Saturday morning. 1987 Yamaha TT350 with title. 65 year old retiree has owned it since 1991. Around 2003 He had a reputable local shop owner and friend of mine rebuild the head with new valves, bore the cylinder with new piston and cam chain etc. Bike sat and when he finally assembled gas poured out the carb overflows and he toddled back to his hot rod project. Has never been fired up yet. He recently had a bicycle tip over accident and knew he would never be riding dirt again at his age and wanted it out of the garage.Paid $250.00 (his price) which did not put much of a dent in his old receipts. I may be too old for it also if its a strong runner

but I do have a younger friend who loves riding on the ice.
Did miss out on what looked to be a nice 1976 750F project this weekend at another sale also, might be slipping, should have been more aggressive. Always another deal down the road though

mcswny · « **Reply #19946 on:** June 08, 2015, 06:46:52 am »

Quote from: ekpent on June 08, 2015, 04:25:47 am

Picked up a new toy Sunday evening I saw at a garage sale Saturday morning. 1987 Yamaha TT350 with title. 65 year old retiree has owned it since 1991. Around 2003 He had a reputable local shop owner and friend of mine rebuild the head with new valves, bore the cylinder with new piston and cam chain etc. Bike sat and when he finally assembled gas poured out the carb overflows and he toddled back to his hot rod project. Has never been fired up yet. He recently had a bicycle tip over accident and knew he would never be riding dirt again at his age and wanted it out of the garage.Paid $250.00 (his price) which did not put much of a dent in his old receipts. I may be too old for it also if its a strong runner but I do have a younger friend who loves riding on the ice.
Did miss out on what looked to be a nice 1976 750F project this weekend at another sale also, might be slipping, should have been more aggressive. Always another deal down the road though

$250?! Any day!

evanphi · « **Reply #19947 on:** June 08, 2015, 08:55:58 am »

I need to find a dirtbike!

heffay · « **Reply #19948 on:** June 08, 2015, 08:55:58 am »

Compliments of World Tour 2013
$:-\$
Wish me luck...

mkoski · « **Reply #19949 on:** June 08, 2015, 10:31:56 am »

Finished it.

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Author Topic: What did you do to your bike today ? (Read 3163351 times)

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