Topic: What did you do to your bike today ?

[Terry in Australia]

i like it,looks like the ones used in the old aussie movie "stone".

Yep, remember when we referred to them as "Stone" fairings Dave? Of course, they were (and still are) copies of BMW's R90S fairing. I had one on my F1 back in 1978, it was horrible, actually caused speed wobbles. I didn't have that problem on my BMW though, go figure....... 

I've been having problems with the K2 clutch grabbing, it's unusual, because it wasn't a problem before the rebuild. I installed a new cable when I rebuilt the bike and adjusted it correctly, but I was getting sick of the loud "Clunk" into first (hot or cold) and it was pretty "notchy" on a ride as well. This morning I "bit the bullet" and competely disassembled the clutch, but couldn't find a thing wrong with it?

Bugger! I degreased everything (including the plates) and re-assembled it dry. I started the engine, selected 1st and "Click", it was beautiful! I tried a few more times and with every one, it got clunkier and clunkier. Bugger again. I suspected that the oil was the problem, it's that shiit Valvoline XLD, and the only other time I used it in a bike (My Kawasaki Z1) it was awful too, so I'll dump it out and put something more suitable in tomorrow. Cheers, Terry.    

[dave500]

if the basket hub bush is worn itll go like that,throws it off centre a bit,and you cant adjust it out.

[Terry in Australia]

Nah, the clutch was perfect mate, I was surprised at how good it was actually, and as I said, it worked fine before the rebuild. I'll change the oil tomorrow and see what happens. Cheers, Terry.

[Industrial Rat400f Killer]

Started fitting the fork brace I made.

[Toxic]

Started fitting the fork brace I made.

Do you think it is strong enough ... JK     That is one very solid looking brace.  Love the fender too.

[socalenduro]

Started fitting the fork brace I made.
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I really want to see it with the front wheel fitted
Did you have that made or did you make it yourself? pretty tuff looking

[wardenerd]

it is my nature to see a glass half empty and to worry that it will crack and cut someone and its all night in the emergency room and the infection causes amputation...I thought the worst but  anyway my 650  wouldn't start so I took the tank off and checked the choke and it was off the clamp and unhooked from the lever so I fixed it and it fired right up in the cold.  I then fired up the 550 and for the first time I had both of them running at the same time...hooray for mr. grumpy.

[JAG]

I'm about to kick my 550 over.

Very frustrating day indeed.

Anyone got the tab tonight. JAGster needs a drink.

[Terry in Australia]

I'm about to kick my 550 over.

Very frustrating day indeed.

Anyone got the tab tonight. JAGster needs a drink.

Take your 750 for a ride mate, that'll cheer you up!

[paulmac]

Went on the toy run which is held every year in Adelaide South Australia to raise money for the needy kids over christmas. 4000 bikes turned up on the day. I had the only stock 500/4 there,it was a great day.

[Industrial Rat400f Killer]

 
I really want to see it with the front wheel fitted
Did you have that made or did you make it yourself? pretty tuff looking

Wheel goes on today I hope. I made the brace myself from a block of aluminum.

[fatmatt650]

Pumped up my back tire in the rain while listening to the cop question my #$%* neighbor. He thinks my bike represents the increasing urban densification of the neighborhood and is clearly an aesthetic disruption that he should not have to look at. This #$%* is really testing my patience.

[Retro Rocket]

Time for a biker party mate.....all civil like of course.....

Mick

[dave500]

Went on the toy run which is held every year in Adelaide South Australia to raise money for the needy kids over christmas. 4000 bikes turned up on the day. I had the only stock 500/4 there,it was a great day.

good on you,its good being the odd one out sometimes,i bet you got a few questions and comments?

[going4speed]

Neighbors suck!

Pumped up my back tire in the rain while listening to the cop question my #$%* neighbor. He thinks my bike represents the increasing urban densification of the neighborhood and is clearly an aesthetic disruption that he should not have to look at. This #$%* is really testing my patience.

[Cuts Crooked]

I started Kate today. Temp right at 9 degrees, she started on the first try. Let her run till she was good and warm. After she cooled down I covered her back up. I have to keep her out on the porch because I don' have a garage and momma won' let be keep her in the kitchen 

The battery tender seems to be doing a great job!

[mrbreeze]

I started Kate today. Temp right at 9 degrees, she started on the first try. Let her run till she was good and warm. After she cooled down I covered her back up. I have to keep her out on the porch because I don' have a garage and momma won' let be keep her in the kitchen 

The battery tender seems to be doing a great job!

Good job!!!! If you don't start it much........pull the battery & bring it indoors for the winter. That cold sh!T will kick your batteries a$$ very quickly (ask me how I know!!).

[Stev-o]

I started Kate today. I have to keep her out on the porch because I don' have a garage and momma won' let be keep her in the kitchen 

Don't you have room in the living room?!!?

[Industrial Rat400f Killer]

The fork brace isn't completely finished but it fits and it was dry here yesterday so I threw it together and went for a ride. The front end is so much better.

[tweakin]

Looks great, and even better that it is garage built.

The fork brace isn't completely finished but it fits and it was dry here yesterday so I threw it together and went for a ride. The front end is so much better.

[Stev-o]

Put my newly polished valve adj caps on with my new wrench set [early Xmas present to myself!]
Aren't they purty?!! Then went for a ride on a cool fall day.

[Raef]

Cool fall day we got 4 inches of snow and the high to day was 20. 

too make it worse I haven't moved the bike from the car port to the garage and it got snowed on.

[Stev-o]

Cool fall day

Yes, only got up to 57 today. It will be back in the 70's in a couple days.

[Terry in Australia]

Cool fall day

Yes, only got up to 57 today. It will be back in the 70's in a couple days.

Are you going for a record with having the most forum name changes mate?   

[Damfino]

Cool fall day

Yes, only got up to 57 today. It will be back in the 70's in a couple days.

Are you going for a record with having the most forum name changes mate?   

What are you talking about Terry?