Author Topic: What did you do to your bike today ? (Read 3160162 times)

ekpent · « **Reply #21600 on:** April 20, 2016, 02:42:25 pm »

Well got to ride it once so far after resurrection

Got ready to take it out again recently and after a couple of pokes the kick start pedal on the mighty XR600R would not retract back up--poop. You guessed it,broken tip of a spring that slots into the shaft. Ordered a new one yesterday and bought another new plastic piece on the assembly cuz that's probably going next after 30 years on duty. Fun stuff

evanphi · « **Reply #21601 on:** April 20, 2016, 05:15:10 pm »

Quote from: evanphi on April 20, 2016, 05:14:29 pm

Gave Rhonda's jugs (hehe) a clean, and spot-sprayed some flat black engine enamel. Next will be touchups on the pipes.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #21602 on:** April 21, 2016, 12:46:32 am »

Rode it to work and back like I've been doing every day for the last 5 weeks or so. Tomorrow I'm riding it to Melbourne for the weekend. (800 mile round trip) Living the dream...........

topperharley · « **Reply #21603 on:** April 21, 2016, 03:13:32 am »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on April 21, 2016, 12:46:32 am

Rode it to work and back like I've been doing every day for the last 5 weeks or so. Tomorrow I'm riding it to Melbourne for the weekend. (800 mile round trip) Living the dream...........

What comes to weather you were born in the right place for motorcycling. Im a bit jellous.

jonda500 · « **Reply #21604 on:** April 22, 2016, 12:15:54 am »

Made my 500 go much better by addressing her stiff throttle issue. First I changed both throttle cables but that made no difference at all. So I sprayed WD40 on all the carbs linkages and pivot points - at first it seemed it didn't help, but a little later I realised it must have slowly seeped in, and had in fact totally fixed my issue! And what an enormous difference it made, she literally feels faster!

Once warmed up she still paggs out at small throttle/low revs, like when taking off, even with the mixture screws 2 turns out, so I guess I'll try swapping the #40 pilots for #38's next.
John

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #21605 on:** April 22, 2016, 12:31:54 am »

Quote from: jonda500 on April 22, 2016, 12:15:54 am

Made my 500 go much better by addressing her stiff throttle issue. First I changed both throttle cables but that made no difference at all. So I sprayed WD40 on all the carbs linkages and pivot points - at first it seemed it didn't help, but a little later I realised it must have slowly seeped in, and had in fact totally fixed my issue! And what an enormous difference it made, she literally feels faster!
Once warmed up she still paggs out at small throttle/low revs, like when taking off, even with the mixture screws 2 turns out, so I guess I'll try swapping the #40 pilots for #38's next.
John

Others may disagree but you should use some sort of lubricant cleaner type spray like Penetrene, or carb cleaner and then some penetrene or ather thin lubricant, WD40 has a tendency to get a bit sticky after it dries, I was advised against using it on sticky automotive locks for this same reason... I use penetrine, it works well..

dhall57 · « **Reply #21606 on:** April 22, 2016, 02:43:18 am »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on April 21, 2016, 12:46:32 am

Rode it to work and back like I've been doing every day for the last 5 weeks or so. Tomorrow I'm riding it to Melbourne for the weekend. (800 mile round trip) Living the dream...........

A trip of that distance I know you want to be comfortable. So you got the Wang fueled up!

calj737 · « **Reply #21607 on:** April 22, 2016, 02:49:18 am »

Quote from: Retro Rocket on April 22, 2016, 12:31:54 am

Others may disagree but you should use some sort of lubricant cleaner type spray like Penetrene, or carb cleaner and then some penetrene or ather thin lubricant, WD40 has a tendency to get a bit sticky after it dries, I was advised against using it on sticky automotive locks for this same reason... I use penetrine, it works well..

Nothing like using a proper cable lube to have proper functioning cables. WD doesn't lubricate for long. It may have helped eliminate some accumulated debris or corrosion, but it won't keep a silky action for very long.

robnola44 · « **Reply #21608 on:** April 22, 2016, 05:23:29 am »

fit the pipes, now to fit the seat

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #21609 on:** April 22, 2016, 05:45:49 am »

Quote from: topperharley on April 21, 2016, 03:13:32 am

Quote from: Terry in Australia on April 21, 2016, 12:46:32 am
Rode it to work and back like I've been doing every day for the last 5 weeks or so. Tomorrow I'm riding it to Melbourne for the weekend. (800 mile round trip) Living the dream...........
What comes to weather you were born in the right place for motorcycling. Im a bit jellous.

Ha ha, don't be too jealous mate, I had 100 miles of rain, 200 miles of sunshine, and another 100(+) miles of freezing temps once the sun set. I'm still cold 3 hours after I arrived.

Quote from: dhall57 on April 22, 2016, 02:43:18 am

Quote from: Terry in Australia on April 21, 2016, 12:46:32 am
Rode it to work and back like I've been doing every day for the last 5 weeks or so. Tomorrow I'm riding it to Melbourne for the weekend. (800 mile round trip) Living the dream...........
A trip of that distance I know you want to be comfortable. So you got the Wang fueled up!

Ha ha, no Dwight, It's that big blue Yamaha I bought a month or so back. Cheers, Terry.

evanphi · « **Reply #21610 on:** April 22, 2016, 05:55:18 am »

New stuff from the stealership:

New front tire came in the other day too... Bridgestone BT45! Just waiting on the rim protectors, and then I can change it. Don't want to damage these nice Alu rims.

ekpent · « **Reply #21611 on:** April 22, 2016, 06:18:52 am »

You will like that large tire lever on the bottom, 2 would be twice as good.

koendd · « **Reply #21612 on:** April 22, 2016, 06:48:48 am »

finished it, rode it, loved it

flybox1 · « **Reply #21613 on:** April 22, 2016, 07:01:51 am »

koendd...if i ignore the (painful to me) brat seat, you did good

How much did you drop it to get that stance?

Stev-o · « **Reply #21614 on:** April 22, 2016, 07:12:04 am »

Quote from: flybox1 on April 22, 2016, 07:01:51 am

koendd...if i ignore the (painful to me) brat seat, you did good

But it LOOKS so good, Fly!

flybox1 · « **Reply #21615 on:** April 22, 2016, 07:18:53 am »

Quote from: Stev-o on April 22, 2016, 07:12:04 am

Quote from: flybox1 on April 22, 2016, 07:01:51 am
koendd...if i ignore the (painful to me) brat seat, you did good

But it LOOKS so good, Fly!

I'm not a hater!

koennd is going to get many compliments.
Lots of attention to detail there, but my 45 year old body would hurt after an hour

WhyNot2 · « **Reply #21616 on:** April 22, 2016, 07:19:04 am »

Quote from: koendd on April 22, 2016, 06:48:48 am

finished it, rode it, loved it

Got a build thread?

Pics of what you did?

Looks sharp.......like it.

Stev-o · « **Reply #21617 on:** April 22, 2016, 07:37:38 am »

Quote from: budlite282 on April 22, 2016, 07:19:04 am

Quote from: koendd on April 22, 2016, 06:48:48 am
finished it, rode it, loved it

Got a build thread?

.

He does....

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,144379.0.html

koendd · « **Reply #21618 on:** April 22, 2016, 08:50:08 am »

Quote from: flybox1 on April 22, 2016, 07:01:51 am

koendd...if i ignore the (painful to me) brat seat, you did good
How much did you drop it to get that stance?

thanks!

the seat is pretty good actually... on my 1st 750 I had one of those DCC brat seats, now that was a pain in the bééhind

and about a 2inch drop. Rear should be about stock height.

koendd · « **Reply #21619 on:** April 22, 2016, 08:53:09 am »

Quote from: budlite282 on April 22, 2016, 07:19:04 am

Quote from: koendd on April 22, 2016, 06:48:48 am
finished it, rode it, loved it
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Got a build thread?

Pics of what you did?

Looks sharp.......like it.

I do have a build thread but didn't update it that much really... not compared to my other build.
To much stuff going on in the mancave

Happy to answer question if you have some though....

OllieCB · « **Reply #21620 on:** April 22, 2016, 09:34:00 am »

Just finished the new handlebars (euro from Dime City), grips, and turn signals.

Many people know this but don't get freaked out about throttle tension UNTIL you adjust the cables (3mmm slack I believe) in their new location! I was beginning to think I never should have changed the bars... Until I adjusted the cables.

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OneWheelDrive · « **Reply #21621 on:** April 22, 2016, 10:51:10 am »

Final touches included stainless brake lines from HEL and a properly bled system. Front brake can now perform as well as the motor!

koendd · « **Reply #21622 on:** April 22, 2016, 11:59:42 am »

looks like you need new fork tubes as well

nice brakelines btw, can you buy them just like that with the bend on the caliper?

OneWheelDrive · « **Reply #21623 on:** April 22, 2016, 12:18:32 pm »

Quote from: koendd on April 22, 2016, 11:59:42 am

looks like you need new fork tubes as well

nice brakelines btw, can you them just like that with the bend on the caliper?

I know I know about the fork tubes. Next task will be to remove the flash rust. Living by the beach is a blessing and a curse!

Regarding removing the "hard line" at the front brake, it is a hotly debated topic, but I don't feel it will negatively impact braking performance or the integrity of the system.

evanphi · « **Reply #21624 on:** April 22, 2016, 04:20:37 pm »

Quote from: ekpent on April 22, 2016, 06:18:52 am

You will like that large tire lever on the bottom, 2 would be twice as good.

This is a setup I've seen on a lot of ADV bikes. Two small spoons and the big curved one.

I wish my rim protectors weren't backordered... I want to change that tire!

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