Topic: What did you do to your bike today ?

[bjbuchanan]

Something something daaark siiide....something something KOM-pleete

So what exactly does carpal tunnel feel like?

Keep up the good work

[edwardmorris]

So what exactly does carpal tunnel feel like?

Keep up the good work

I can gladly say I don't know. My hands are my daily bread earners, so I actively guard against possible damage. It took me days to sand things down, been sanding since last winter, only now getting to buffing. Only two covers remain that still need sanding. I bought a new stator cover from a member and it has horrible battery acid burns on it. That's the most challenging piece so far.

[MarshallCS]

Replaced the headlight bucket, lens and lamp purchased from Cognito Moto. Just wanted to let everyone know that the LED headlight replacement lamp is AWESOME! To be fair I had a sealed halogen headlight, and not one of the newer high end watt sucking halogen beasts, but the LED puts out a way more light than the sealed bulb. I highly recommend.


I also cleaned up and worked on some of the electrical, and got everything working except the High beam indicator (which might be a burned out bulb since every other indicator works.) I also was FINALLY able to get my turn signals working correctly (would blink as long as the switch wasn't fully left or right)


Tomorrow's job is to replace the rear brake system. The rear master cylinder gave up last week, so it finally gives me the reason to pull the original mc, line, and caliper, and replace with the double piston caliper that I rebuilt, and a GSXR 1000 master cylinder that I just purchased. I know I'm going to have to figure out how to make a small bracket for the master cylinder, so I'll be making some trips to Ace and keeping my fingers crossed.


I also have new wheel bearings that I might try to put in, depending on how far I get with the brakes. But I'm doubt I'll get that far.

[Bankerdanny]

I went to the motorcycle parts barn sale (see the separate thread for details) and bought a master cylinder, a '76 550 tank (with petcock), a brake caliper, most of a '74 550k wiring harness, and '74 550 gauges (for the bracket really because the '77 gauges I have are in better shape).

Because I wanted to feel like I am making actual progress on my bike, I attached the gauges and master, a headlight shell the tank, and the seat I already had. Looks more like a bike. Still so much to do though.

[ekpent]

How were the guys prices Danny and did he have a big crowd looking about ?

[MoMo]

Looks like I'll be in the market for a new steering wheel .     I am not a VW fan but I do like this little car, zips around corners and is fast enough for a 67 year old cranky, old man, best part is the 1500 price.....Larry

I know what you mean Larry, last year I had to give my son our "spare" car so he could get to work after he had some problems with his own car, and after a couple of weeks I realised that I needed another car to replace it.

Not wanting to spend a lot of dough on a car that I'd only use on weekends, (I've got a company truck to drive to and from work, but it's too much of a hassle to use after hours, tax implications etc) I did an internet search for a cheapie and found a 1995 Subaru Liberty (Legacy in the US) that was a non-runner, but for $450.00, worth a look.
! Cheers, Terry.      

I had a 1997 Toyota 4runner that I gave to my son for the same reason,  now has 370000 miles and has only had minor repairs.  Had an 80 something Subaru 5 speed 4wd- would still have it but my deceased wife wanted to sell it and buy a car with air conditioning.  Windows weren't good enough...Larry

[edwardmorris]

Don't mind the spam, I just wanted to see it side by side 

Long before



Chrome plated, rubberized rust encapsulator



After $2 spray baam

[Rusted Honda 317]

Put a new headlight in. The stock H-4 was nasty and needed replaced. Then put about 75 miles on it. Before I knew it I was downtown and drank a stout..

[Bankerdanny]

Eric, He was all over on prices. I paid $75 for the 550 tank I bought that shows its age on the outside, but is nice and clean on the inside. I paid $60 for a wiring harness, master cylinder, caliper, and headlight shell. None of them are perfect, but they filled important needs for me (except the headlight shell, which I picked up as a spare).

He definitely has a bottom line on most of them he won't go below. But he is there to sell and will negotiate. He quoted a very reasonable price on a complete Honda FT500 Ascot, which I have been keeping my eyes out for as a source for wheels and some other parts for my build.

I thought his prices for running bikes were unrealistic, but he sold quite a lot of stuff while I was there.

[fire113]

...took the K2 and removed the broken upper fork bridge and was thinking what the PO took as he drilled holes into the fork tubes to fit the reflectors 

[MCRider]

Wow!

You do know that the reason the upper tree tube clamps broke was that the spacers were missing? When you replace the tree, be sure to get the spacers. MAny threads here on this  subject.

[fire113]

Hi MC,

...sure I know what the PO didn't 
Just finished the replacement part.

Have a good one...Georg

[MCRider]

Just checking, some don't know.

Looking good!

[edwardmorris]

All in all, not a bad weekend. Time to get a roller together!

[Nic]

All in all, not a bad weekend. Time to get a roller together!

Bloody beautiful mate n I know how much work goes into something like that.

[evanphi]

'Twas a magnificent spring day here in Oz, so after several hours of mowing and weed whacking (Fathers Day tomorrow, so I have to be good) I decided to install the "Ricks Electrics" solid state Regulator/Rectifier on my K1 to try to get some electricity back into my battery.

Sadly it was all for nought, I suspected that it was my stator all along, but had to try the new unit to confirm it, but at least I know it's all good, and that the old OEM items will go to a good home in Mike's bike. Cheers, Terry.

What did you do for a mounting bracket? Just some angled bits? Size of bolts?

[evanphi]

Replaced the headlight bucket, lens and lamp purchased from Cognito Moto. Just wanted to let everyone know that the LED headlight replacement lamp is AWESOME! To be fair I had a sealed halogen headlight, and not one of the newer high end watt sucking halogen beasts, but the LED puts out a way more light than the sealed bulb. I highly recommend.

Can anyone comment on how much of a difference LED versus replaceable H4 would be?

This is the LED mentioned...

[fire113]

Replaced the headlight bucket, lens and lamp purchased from Cognito Moto. Just wanted to let everyone know that the LED headlight replacement lamp is AWESOME! To be fair I had a sealed halogen headlight, and not one of the newer high end watt sucking halogen beasts, but the LED puts out a way more light than the sealed bulb. I highly recommend.

Can anyone comment on how much of a difference LED versus replaceable H4 would be?

This is the LED mentioned...

...not sure about LED and H4 but I used a Xenon H4 adapter and that is the MOST LIGHT You can get with 35 Watt !

[MCRider]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think no matter what bulb you are using: OEM, H4, or LED, they will all be brighter with relays.

Seems to me the relay should be first?

[FrankenFrankenstuff]

I put it on craigslist.

[Dave Voss]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think no matter what bulb you are using: OEM, H4, or LED, they will all be brighter with relays.

Seems to me the relay should be first?

I agree, there can be more resistance in the original circuit than one might think, causing a drop in voltage and a dimmer light.  The easy approach is to install a wire from the battery to a relay contact, then to the headlight, and then to ground, with the original circuit used to trigger the relay coil.  Two single pole relays (one for low beam, one for high beam) is fairly inexpensive, provides improved lighting, and can prolong the life of other components, like the switch.  After the relays are installed, a high wattage bulb can be used without fear of burning up any harness wiring, since the load all passes through the new circuit and relay.

[edwardmorris]

All in all, not a bad weekend. Time to get a roller together!

Bloody beautiful mate n I know how much work goes into something like that.

Thanks, all winter sanding in small chunks, then a whole day buffing it yesterday. PITA, but worth it 

[MCRider]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think no matter what bulb you are using: OEM, H4, or LED, they will all be brighter with relays.

Seems to me the relay should be first?

I agree, there can be more resistance in the original circuit than one might think, causing a drop in voltage and a dimmer light.  The easy approach is to install a wire from the battery to a relay contact, then to the headlight, and then to ground, with the original circuit used to trigger the relay coil.  Two single pole relays (one for low beam, one for high beam) is fairly inexpensive, provides improved lighting, and can prolong the life of other components, like the switch.  After the relays are installed, a high wattage bulb can be used without fear of burning up any harness wiring, since the load all passes through the new circuit and relay.

Thank you. I used HondaMans 2 relay setup with an H4 60/55. Pretty bright. Plus I like the sound effect of the relays clicking.

[mcswny]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think no matter what bulb you are using: OEM, H4, or LED, they will all be brighter with relays.

Seems to me the relay should be first?

I agree, there can be more resistance in the original circuit than one might think, causing a drop in voltage and a dimmer light.  The easy approach is to install a wire from the battery to a relay contact, then to the headlight, and then to ground, with the original circuit used to trigger the relay coil.  Two single pole relays (one for low beam, one for high beam) is fairly inexpensive, provides improved lighting, and can prolong the life of other components, like the switch.  After the relays are installed, a high wattage bulb can be used without fear of burning up any harness wiring, since the load all passes through the new circuit and relay.

Thank you. I used HondaMans 2 relay setup with an H4 60/55. Pretty bright. Plus I like the sound effect of the relays clicking.

+1. The difference over stock is night and day. Pun intended.

[evanphi]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think no matter what bulb you are using: OEM, H4, or LED, they will all be brighter with relays.

Seems to me the relay should be first?

I agree, there can be more resistance in the original circuit than one might think, causing a drop in voltage and a dimmer light.  The easy approach is to install a wire from the battery to a relay contact, then to the headlight, and then to ground, with the original circuit used to trigger the relay coil.  Two single pole relays (one for low beam, one for high beam) is fairly inexpensive, provides improved lighting, and can prolong the life of other components, like the switch.  After the relays are installed, a high wattage bulb can be used without fear of burning up any harness wiring, since the load all passes through the new circuit and relay.

Thank you. I used HondaMans 2 relay setup with an H4 60/55. Pretty bright. Plus I like the sound effect of the relays clicking.

+1. The difference over stock is night and day. Pun intended.

Something else to add to my HondaMan purchase order...