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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #1800 on: April 16, 2010, 03:06:56 PM »
pretty much broke the hump off of my airtech seat this afternoon. please note that airtech seats arent meant for fatties like me  :P  some jb weld and scrap drill bits will hopefully strengthen it some until i decide what i'm going to do with the bike.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #1801 on: April 16, 2010, 04:54:16 PM »
tried to decide if i reallly wanted to ditch the airbox.

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #1802 on: April 16, 2010, 05:18:22 PM »
  My negative battery cable's connector slipped off so I tried to fit my spare cable.  It has some ancient looking screw clamp type connector on it that wouldn't clear the sidecover tab, so back to Autozone for a cheapie replacement before I can get a proper one.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #1803 on: April 16, 2010, 05:29:58 PM »
Fabricated a baffle for my Mac 4-1 exhausts, now I can begin to tuning the carbs without worrying about snagging a ticket for loud pipes everytime I take her out. :D

Also waiting for the delivery of a collection of pilot jets to allow for some comparison data to get this #$%* dialed in.  Never had to deal with four advance curves when tuning a bike before. 
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #1804 on: April 16, 2010, 05:43:03 PM »
got my new goodies from DSS. fitted the new speedo cable, went for a quick blat to ascertain revs at 100kph, went to fit new larger front sprocket and damn, tis the same one I've already got. put that down to a senior moment.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #1805 on: April 18, 2010, 03:29:58 AM »
Picked up my freshly bead blasted cases from a guy at work who did a beautiful job with them.  Also find the diamond tank I have been searching for!  Had another buddy of mine from work who lived in the area where the tank was pick it up for me.  I see it in person tomorrow.
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« Reply #1806 on: April 18, 2010, 05:00:07 AM »
Touched her longingly as I hurried out the door, maybe today I'll get her out for a few miles.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #1807 on: April 18, 2010, 06:09:01 AM »
Ahhh, a weekend at home after 3 weeks working in Tasmania. I split my time between prepping a tank and side covers for paint, and riding the wheels off the K2/F2. Man, that bike is sweet, it handles better than a 750/4 has a right to, and that Yoshi pipe just wails! I re-routed the fuel line to sort the starvation problem I was having, and now it's good.

I've just discovered that some modern bike riders have found my favorite personal race track, I was scraping the pegs thru the curves when I saw 6 or 7 sport bikes parked on the side of the road with their riders staring at the old fart on his ancient 750/4, riding way too fast for that stretch of road. I thought about turning back and saying G'Day, but I decided that I'd let them keep wondering for another week or so, ha ha! I must remember to take the Triumph out next weekend, I haven't ridden it since I bought the latest 750 back in March, so I hope the battery is still good! ;D
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #1808 on: April 18, 2010, 07:57:24 AM »
yesterday- did about 30 some miles with Paulages and the gang, out to scappoose, then headed back on skyline for another 30 some. 
Likin' those turns a lot more with better fork springs:D
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #1809 on: April 18, 2010, 09:21:06 AM »
yesterday, did a 230 mile round trip to a VJMC gathering at a show+shine. did the ton...........for 30 miles, other than a small oil leak from someplace the bike was perfect! man does the mileage suck at 90+ mph though  ;D
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #1810 on: April 18, 2010, 09:42:04 AM »
Rims are in the shop the rubber should be on them by Wed, Motor in frame and rear fender primed and ready for final touches before paint.

All and all progress!

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #1811 on: April 18, 2010, 10:10:28 AM »
Quote from: Zaipai on April 18, 2010, 09:42:04 AM
Rims are in the shop the rubber should be on them by Wed, Motor in frame and rear fender primed and ready for final touches before paint.

All and all progress!

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What brand of rubber did you go with?
I need to make a purchase and am thinking of going with Bridgestone??
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #1812 on: April 18, 2010, 10:13:47 AM »
Quote from: meriggi on April 18, 2010, 10:10:28 AM
Quote from: Zaipai on April 18, 2010, 09:42:04 AM
Rims are in the shop the rubber should be on them by Wed, Motor in frame and rear fender primed and ready for final touches before paint.

All and all progress!

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What brand of rubber did you go with?
I need to make a purchase and am thinking of going with Bridgestone??
Exactly, I went with Bridgestone Spitfire since they have a hard rubber center and soft grippy sides.. Should make for a good tire..


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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #1813 on: April 18, 2010, 10:14:04 AM »
I like 'em a lot.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #1814 on: April 18, 2010, 10:18:48 AM »
Quote from: Kit on April 18, 2010, 10:14:04 AM
I like 'em a lot.
Thanks Kit, nice to get a personal endorsement. But to be honest I saw so many bike builds here using them so I thought I would look into them and they just seemed to be the best bang for the buck..

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #1815 on: April 18, 2010, 10:54:32 AM »
Quote from: Zaipai on April 18, 2010, 10:13:47 AM
I went with Bridgestone Spitfire since they have a hard rubber center and soft grippy sides.. Should make for a good tire..

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they're rad.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #1816 on: April 18, 2010, 11:50:19 AM »
Have 'em on mine too. I like them a lot.  :)

Was out with the PDX crew too yesterday. Lots of twisties, some double backs and gravel around the fire roads. Lots of fun and I needed a nap afterwards. Great day to be out riding.  ;D
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #1817 on: April 18, 2010, 01:47:08 PM »
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« Reply #1818 on: April 18, 2010, 01:50:56 PM »
Mounted the used stock horn I purchased recently, now I am almost "legal"!

Then, took it for fun illegal ride!! Drove by the local police station, saw a cop sitting in his patrol car, thought I better just get back home.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #1819 on: April 18, 2010, 03:44:05 PM »
THE REBUILD CONTINUES.........

Put the Dyna controller in the holder and put the battery box/coolant reservoir back in. Coils are in and new run/brake/turn modulator in. The lights are neat. self canceling turn signals, rear turn signal tail lights are running lights now and also flashing modulated brake lights. They can be four way flashers and side to side flashing escort lights..when the headlight modulator is turned on, they are going to get out of my way  ;D...going to think I am law enforcement  ;D

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #1820 on: April 18, 2010, 04:22:07 PM »
I cleaned up around it so I can get at it. Damn we have too much stuff in a small space. Stop buying #$%*, Kit!  ;D
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« Reply #1821 on: April 18, 2010, 04:36:11 PM »
Quote from: MickeyX on April 18, 2010, 04:22:07 PM
I cleaned up around it so I can get at it. Damn we have too much stuff in a small space. Stop buying #$%*, Kit!  ;D
Right, like its her fault...

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #1822 on: April 18, 2010, 04:43:08 PM »
...fervently prayed for her imminent return...

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #1823 on: April 18, 2010, 04:55:42 PM »
i put the new rubber on the rims, put them on the bike then brought it out side put oil in it. started it for the first time this year cleaned the carbs again then tore them apart again because i put the float valves in backwards. then i went for a ride.
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« Reply #1824 on: April 18, 2010, 05:08:21 PM »
I drained my gas tank and broke my fuel filter  >:( I am taking steps backwards arg.
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