Pauly Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 Fuckin' Meter Maids. What you gonna' do? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted November 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 Got a new fork brace on the KLR. Then took it out on 555 and 676. Wow, what a difference. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSerfozo Posted December 27, 2022 Report Share Posted December 27, 2022 Ordered a new Shorai LiFe battery for the Bandit. Old Lithium battery will go in the GS500 scrambler project. And I ordered a Tank Top Propane Heater so I can keep working in the garage this winter. It'll get here just in time for 50 deg temps this weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted December 29, 2022 Report Share Posted December 29, 2022 Installed some soft bags I got for Christmas on the WR. Skinny 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted December 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Installed my new tank bag Christmas Gift. The KLR sure does have a ton of storage options. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSerfozo Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 I finally got a start on the GS500 project. The new garage heater was great - I had to turn it to low to keep from getting too hot and to save propane. The previous owner said he was no electrician but I've never seen wiring this bad! No device brackets were attached, just hanging from the wire that was tied into a ball with a dozen zipties! Pictures are after clipping all the zipties. The new Shorai for the Bandit came today so now I'm free to repurpose the 3yo Battery Tender brand LiFe battery into the GS. I plan to make a shallow box under the seat for the battery and wiring to hide in. I discovered that my Shorai battery came with an amazingly cool feature. They glued a cube of foam rubber to the back of the square terminal nuts to hold the nut next to the hole in the terminal while you're trying to thread the bolt in. F'ING GENUIS! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 Last things done were tires,battery and a fork service. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSmith7 Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 I did all my routine work. Just go to the office on my bike. But before that today I change the oil of my bike. I took extra care of my bike. Then after office I go for riding with my friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post B-Mac Posted January 25, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 25, 2023 Working on the winter service/inspection on my wife's Mother Fking Can Am shit crap designed Spyder. This is the most NON maintenance friendly piece of panel covered crap equipment I have ever had the opportunity to work on. But.... Happy Wife, Somewhat Happy Life. Now she wants a Vanderhall Carmel GTS. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted January 26, 2023 Report Share Posted January 26, 2023 18 hours ago, B-Mac said: This is the most NON maintenance friendly piece of panel covered crap equipment..... Come on over, and you can work on my Goldwing. You will appreciate the Spyder at that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Mac Posted January 26, 2023 Report Share Posted January 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Tonik said: Come on over, and you can work on my Goldwing. You will appreciate the Spyder at that point. I feel your pain. I have seen the panel removal description for the new Wings. Seems to me the computer design/manufacturing and robot assembly is going to be our END. I miss Soichiro Honda. RIP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSerfozo Posted February 8, 2023 Report Share Posted February 8, 2023 I finally finished and installed the new oil cooler guard. It's been about a month since I started building it - I guess the cold garage has slowed progress. I started by making a form for the frame and bending a 3/16" rod into the shape. Then I welded the frame together and tacked on tabs for the corners. I AM NOT A WELDER, I merely own a machine that can weld when in the right hands... But with enough sputtering and grinding, I can usually get two pieces of steel to become one. I tried to weld the wire screen to the frame but failed so I opted for zip ties. A quick coat of aluminum color spray paint and I called it finished. I'm reasonably pleased with the outcome. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted February 9, 2023 Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 Dang man, that is quality work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSerfozo Posted February 9, 2023 Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 11 hours ago, Tonik said: Dang man, that is quality work. If it keeps road debris from letting the oil out of the cooler, I'll call it quality. It doesn't look that great up close, but the old one had less open space and the new motor heats the oil up more than the old one did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Mac Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 (edited) Enjoyable winter servicing maintenance on a well thought out 2013 Z1K. Japanese motorcycle. Edited February 11, 2023 by B-Mac 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 12k service began today. Drained the crankcase and final drive. Waiting for my super magnetic uber drainplugs to arrive before I close and refill. Then comes spark plugs, air cleaner, fuel filter and valve gap inspection. So ready for a ride. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 Air filter replaced in 25 minutes. I now understand @Tonik's pain. That was rough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted February 26, 2023 Report Share Posted February 26, 2023 (edited) Valvetrain inspection today. Edited February 26, 2023 by Pauly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durk Posted February 26, 2023 Report Share Posted February 26, 2023 It’s so weird for me to see a valve train on the side. Anything I’ve ever worked on has always been on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted February 26, 2023 Report Share Posted February 26, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, durk said: It’s so weird for me to see a valve train on the side. Anything I’ve ever worked on has always been on top. I thought 2V Ducatis were a breeze to maintenance. This bike is a peach. The only plastics I had to remove were the tank covers, and that took five minutes. Edit: Also, gear-driven cams FTMFW!! Edited February 26, 2023 by Pauly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSerfozo Posted March 5, 2023 Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 Admittedly, when the top end is actually on top instead of on the side like a BMW, it's a little harder to set valve clearances. But on an old-school oil-boiler naked, it's not a lot harder! And with tappet adjusters, the adjustment is easy with common hand tools. While I had the tank off, I took the opportunity to install the Pingel petcock I had laying around. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSerfozo Posted March 25, 2023 Report Share Posted March 25, 2023 Today was fork oil change. It always surprises me how nasty the old stuff is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSerfozo Posted March 26, 2023 Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 Brake fluid today. Pretty boring so no pics. All M/Cs have new, clear, DOT4 fluid now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted March 27, 2023 Report Share Posted March 27, 2023 Buttoned up the 12k service. Just have to scan it and reset the service reminder. Lift is now ready for the Oldwing to be inspected and serviced. Pick that up on Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted March 29, 2023 Report Share Posted March 29, 2023 Rode the Oldwing to drop off my city taxes. Runs well, considering it's three decades old. Windscreen was in the worst place it could be... right at eyeball level. I only had the option to lift it, so I did. Never rode a bike looking through the glass before. Should be a fun experience. Timing belts and oil/filter should be here in a few days. Spark plugs/air cleaner were replaced at 20k miles, so those are not being replaced this season. Carbs were rebuilt and sync'd as well. With the exception of the timing belts, which I just don't trust based on age, this bike is maintained above/beyond my own expectations. Now.. where do I find Ohlins for a bike this old? 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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