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It's not exactly a difficult thing to do, just depends on how much of a jerk you are willing to look like. And I'm willing to look like a big one. Today I noticed cords showing on my VFR's rear tire. Put it up on the center stand, took four lugs off and got a new tire mounted and balanced (it only took cycle gear 20 minutes) and slapped it back on. It totally made up for the day it took to take the wheel off the Buell and the day it took to put it back on.
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Pulled the muffler off. even shimmed out to the side it was melting the tire. son of a gently caress.
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Jun 8, 2009 01:03
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Took the rotozip to my airbox and replaced what I cut with a couple of pod filters  . I can access my jets A LOT easier now
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Jun 8, 2009 04:21
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CSi-NA-EJ7 posted:Took the rotozip to my airbox and replaced what I cut with a couple of pod filters Which is a good thing as you will be rejetting it every week trying to get it to run right.  Just finished packing the bike, off on a 3 day trip in western Norway's finest terrain. Catch you later! 
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Jun 8, 2009 08:18
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As a reminder, this is what we started with: I've been a bit busy...  First, I installed a rear shock from a 2005 Bandit 12. This raised the bike ~2" and makes it a bit more comfortable. Then, I put on a stock rear fender. It looks better than a fender eliminator in my opinion. Additionally, it gives the taillight a place to mount other than the rear fairings. I also put on the V&H 4-1 exhaust the bike originally came with. I figure it saves some weight and I'm over my obsession with dual exhausts.  Since my front fairings were in such awful shape, I installed a Buell headlight/flyscreen setup. Now the front of my bike looks like a wacky alien.  I also installed a Trailtech Vapor gauge and the upper triple from a Katana 750, which raises the bars about 1" or so. Currently, I'm waiting on a longer clutch cable and longer SS brake lines before I'm comfortable taking it out. The clutch cable is a necessity - with the bars fully turned to the right, the clutch was completely disengaged. When I went to adjust the cable, the adjuster broke off  . I also have a set of Napoleon bar end mirrors to install, but in order to do that I've got to grind out the nut welded to the inside end of the bars...So here's the question - should I put the rear fairings back on or leave it as is? Also, $1 prize to the first person able to guess what I used for the brackets to mount the gauge. laymil fucked around with this message at 15:28 on Jun 8, 2009 |
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Jun 8, 2009 15:24
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Ola posted:Which is a good thing as you will be rejetting it every week trying to get it to run right. Don't worry, I have a K&N Air/Fuel ratio on order so it'll run right soon Also put on a balla (ebay special) new clutch cover 
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Jun 8, 2009 22:28
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laymil posted:Also, $1 prize to the first person able to guess what I used for the brackets to mount the gauge. echomadman fucked around with this message at 23:29 on Jun 8, 2009 |
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Jun 8, 2009 22:47
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laymil posted:So here's the question - should I put the rear fairings back on or leave it as is? Also, $1 prize to the first person able to guess what I used for the brackets to mount the gauge. I'd put them back on... they do protect some important stuff. Did you have your seat redone?
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Jun 8, 2009 23:05
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echomadman posted:blanking plates from a computers expansion slots? You win. Let me know your paypal since I don't make empty promises  .Drunk Pledge Driver posted:I'd put them back on... they do protect some important stuff. Did you have your seat redone? I did not have the seat recovered, but the previous owner once removed had it recovered in what I was told was "boat leather." It seems to hold up to the weather relatively well. laymil fucked around with this message at 00:23 on Jun 9, 2009 |
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Jun 9, 2009 00:20
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laymil posted:You win. Let me know your paypal since I don't make empty promises haha, my buddies "temporary" (2 years since we made it now, still going strong) checker-plate flyscreen on his fazer is held on with those. it was all i had for a ghetto rig up after he smashed the fairings in a crash and needed something to keep water off his clocks. my pc still has 2 open slots at the back.
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Jun 9, 2009 00:30
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I installed a state of the art GPS! Click here for the full 640x480 image. hey guys this thing uses SATELLITES and RADIO WAVES! It's old and big, but it was also cheap and waterproof. Plus I really liked 2004   Click here for the full 640x480 image. RAM mounts are the best thing, and yes the bike needs a wash.
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Jun 9, 2009 02:30
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The old Pilot Road on the front was getting worn, so I decided to try out a Shinko 009 Raven on the EX500. Man, this thing is slick right now. I lost traction just pulling out of the driveway, then again on a crosswalk while nearly upright. The different geometry feels funky too, guess it'll take a bit to get used to. Also bought a pair of Fieldsheer Attack gloves on closeout, it's a bit too chilly in the morning for my JR Phoenix gloves and way too warm for the Tour Master winter gloves that are a pain in the rear end to pull on/off if your hand's even a little sweaty.
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Jun 9, 2009 03:01
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Lets see last Friday I: - Looked in the air box - Took off the front brake caliper and discovered I have plenty of meat on my pads - Drained the float bowls - Sucked on the air intake to refill the carbs with gas - Drained my battery in a vain effort to start the bike. And then yesterday I: - Called a mechanic - Called a tow truck hahahahah
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Jun 10, 2009 00:18
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 Had to re-do them about 3 times because I kept messing up. Handlebars are such a simple swap but there's so many things to screw up.
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Jun 10, 2009 02:28
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We washed the woman's "brand new" 84 V30 Magna. That's a rad little ride. We found a pretty good score on one with 15k mi last weekend. I took it home 60 or so miles up Interstate 5. It gets up pretty good if you let it and it corners real nice for a "cruiser". Can barely hear it though, not used to that. I like a nice *blat* over my shoulder.
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Jun 10, 2009 05:57
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Drilled partway into the bolt. It's not all the way through, clearance is just fuckin' having its way with me. I need longer bits or a bit extender. And longer EZ outs. e: Also I learned that it's never safe to assume that just because every other bolt you've dealt with on the bike is coarse thread, this one is too. Phy fucked around with this message at 17:41 on Jun 10, 2009 |
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Jun 10, 2009 06:46
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FINALLY got a new chain and sprocket for ye olde Bandit. The parts counter guy warned me that going to a front sprocket without the goofy Suzuki rubber baffle on it might make the chain louder, but I havent noticed anything. I hand-filed the old chain rivets off because I am a man. A man who doesnt own a grinder. For anyone looking for a chain breaker, this thing works like a charm, and its only $9 to boot. Now I have the rear-end torn apart because I am replacing the stock rear shock with one from a 2008 GSXR-1000, should be a nice upgrade.
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Jun 10, 2009 15:50
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Checked valve clearances. Everything was okay. Pulled the carbs. (Again.) Swapped out the #120 Keyster main jets for the SC-specific 118's. Popped the caps to see if any of the CV pistons were sticking. Looked everything over with a more discerning eye than I did when I assembled them, and noticed things like this: Click here for the full 1712x1082 image. Worst one shown for dramatic effect, but all 4 were hosed. Dug out the piston/needle assemblies from the original carbs, cleaned them, then swapped them around amongst the carbs until I found the best fit for each one. Lunch break, I'll report back later.
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Jun 10, 2009 18:57
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Bucephalus posted:Checked valve clearances. Everything was okay. Pulled the carbs. (Again.) Swapped out the #120 Keyster main jets for the SC-specific 118's. Popped the caps to see if any of the CV pistons were sticking. Looked everything over with a more discerning eye than I did when I assembled them, and noticed things like this: What would even cause that sort of wear? Weird. Phat_Albert posted:FINALLY got a new chain and sprocket for ye olde Bandit. The parts counter guy warned me that going to a front sprocket without the goofy Suzuki rubber baffle on it might make the chain louder, but I havent noticed anything. You don't even own a dremel with a grinding wheel? For shame! (Everyone makes fun of me because I grind the pins off with a grinding wheel  )
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Jun 10, 2009 19:05
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Z3n posted:What would even cause that sort of wear? Weird. I think it's because the needle rattles around in the jet when riding. I just got a home from my trip. 1217 km, 3 days, the best scenery and roads of western Norway and a full flash card of pics. I've got about 500 panoramas to stich, and right now I have some beer to drink, so expect megareport tomorrow.
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Jun 10, 2009 19:34
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Ola posted:I think it's because the needle rattles around in the jet when riding. Awesome, love megareports. Wouldn't it rattling around in the jet cause more grooving and less pitting though? It looks like something has taken chunks out of it, not like it's been bashing up against a jet...
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Jun 10, 2009 19:38
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Update: Fired right up, idled OK at ~1100 rpm. Not buttery-smooth, but it doesn't sound like it's about to die, either. Pilots are set at 1-1/2 turns out, that's where they'll stay for now (if it ain't broke...). There's still a noticeable (but not frightening) stutter between 5500 and 7500, especially in 5th, but not as bad as it was. The biggest difference? It actually redlines now! 75 in 3rd gear? Yes, please. *eagerly awaits Ola's trip report*
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Jun 10, 2009 20:09
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Discovered that the right side mount for my gauge cluster is either broken or wasn't attached correctly by the shop that last worked on the bike. The front fairing was wedged against it, instead of underneath it like it should be. When I popped it back into position, the gauge cluster flopped around a little bit. I'll be taking it apart later this afternoon to see what's up.
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Jun 10, 2009 22:13
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Went for a ride and found that the bike sounds funny and doesn't have the power it should. Thought about the very recent valve adjustment job I did and how I tried to cheat a little by not removing the cams, but by removing the adjuster and loosening the cams, rocking them up to clear the shims instead while trying to keep the mechanical timing intact. Figured I failed and now have to time the engine properly. Swore.
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Jun 11, 2009 05:07
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Yanked off the subframe. Hooray escalation! e: Mother pus bucket, this is going to make the drillthru a pain. For you non-KLRistas, the drillthru puts a larger hole through the subframe attachment points I've been yarking about for a week, and you use a single, larger, extremely strong bolt. The problem: it's through that roundbar going through the main frame tube. There'll be about a 25 thou wall through the narrow diameter, and that's if I hit it perfectly, and I'm no loving drill Jedi. .JPG) Click here for the full 640x480 image. Phy fucked around with this message at 03:16 on Jun 12, 2009 |
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Jun 11, 2009 06:22
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Today I found out the rain + new tire + going over railroad tracks = fishtailing VFR. I was already going slow (but accelerating from a stop) and the back end just came out real violently considering the rain. It stepped out one way, then snapped back the other way. I don't know how I didn't fall, but I just kept my feet on the pegs and I don't think I even eased off the throttle very much. Of course, I then rode away nonchalantly so everyone at the intersection thinks I do this all the time. I've ridden in the rain before but never was it that slippery.  Gnaghi fucked around with this message at 01:48 on Jun 12, 2009 |
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Jun 12, 2009 01:46
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Swapping a GSXR shock into my Bandit did one thing: make me realize how mushy the front end is Pretty soon its going to be Busa front-end time, I can tell already.
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Jun 12, 2009 05:14
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Got up at 0400, drove 150km to south west Sweden (from east Denmark), made sure all bits and pieces were tightened, washed it, removed unneeded bits and taped up all lights, got it approved at the track mechanic's... And then raced it for 7 hours, weeeee! First trackday for this bike. What a blast!
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Jun 12, 2009 12:49
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I rattle-can painted the milk crate I strap to the back of my bike brown to match the tank and plastics. I also added a blast of reflective topcoat so the drat thing turns into a giant reflector when hit with headlights.
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Jun 12, 2009 21:12
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I dropped mine. Guy in a truck took a left hand turn a little too close for comfort as I was pulling up to a stop sign at a "T" intersection. My dumb rear end grabbed a handful of front brake and locked it up. Came to an immediate and abrupt stop and I went to stab my feet to the ground. Found out that if your left foot is on the ground and your right foot is on the edge of the peg you can step down hard enough to upset the belence of your bike and tip over on to the right side. End result was one scratch on the OMG sized can, light scuffing on the case and one smashed front right side turn signal. Didn't even put a mark on the radiator thankfully...
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Jun 12, 2009 22:28
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Cleaned this: Click here for the full 1024x768 image. Out of this:  Click here for the full 1024x768 image. drat MICE!!!
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Jun 13, 2009 00:35
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I hate mice. Make sure none of your wiring is chewed up.
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Jun 13, 2009 02:20
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I rode mine. Tomorrow, may well be a 500+ mile day.
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Jun 13, 2009 09:54
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EvilDonald posted:I hate mice. Make sure none of your wiring is chewed up. Everything looks OK, but I'll double check. I bought this bike a month ago and I've just now gotten around to opening the air box. There was a bolt that just turned, so I hadn't opened it until now. As far as I can tell, the only thing wrong with it is the high beam is out, but I am sure it's just the bulb.
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Jun 13, 2009 10:41
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we moved the ignition on my buddys fireblade streetfighter down from the top yoke to inside the frame today. it allows the clocks to sit way back and will make fitting a small flyscreen (next weekends task) a lot easier..JPG#via=salr) .JPG#via=salr) [IMG]http://img.waffleimages.com/b969d61e4c5d189eee657c9ae59126a0c701d3ee/P1010247 (Medium).JPG#via=salr][/IMG]
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Jun 13, 2009 18:44
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Put a new tire on the front of my VFR. That makes both tires new and ready for my advanced rider course tomorrow. I'll report back if it's worth anything.
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Jun 13, 2009 21:01
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Fixed the petcock and rode all day. I also spotted a 1987 DR650 for sale at the side of the road which is exactly the bike I was thinking of buying to continue my decades of lovely old Japanese bikes thing I have going.
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Jun 14, 2009 02:29
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fixed the coolant line with a 50c bolt and some teflon tape. or at least I hope I fixed it. idle readjustment and coolant adding tomorrow
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Jun 14, 2009 07:03
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BlueBayou posted:fixed the coolant line with a 50c bolt and some teflon tape. or at least I hope I fixed it. Make sure you adjust when its warmed up!
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Assembled the linkage on the Goldwing carbs, then installed them and fired the beast up after a 2.5 month downtime. I probably should have filled the bowls with fuel first, so it took a while to catch; it ran like a champ after that. An old, fat, punch drunk champ. But a huge improvement over what it was like when I got it nevertheless. [edit] Here's the epoxy repair I made to the mixture screw tower, that I discussed earlier: http://www.flickr.com/photos/73245657@N00/tags/mixturerepair AnnoyBot fucked around with this message at 08:48 on Jun 14, 2009 |
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