12oclocker Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 I've been taking apart bikes downstairs at my house, and cleaning plastic and various unexposed parts, then putting them back together just because I am bored, anyway pretty much all my bikes are been completely gone through, now I am out of stuff to do. I am so bored. so far then winter I have....Completely rebuilt my 400EX top end, did the valve adjustment. Replaced the clutch cable, put on some new Pro Taper bars, and pro taper grips.Took the XR80 apart, stripped the graphics, put a handbrake on it, cleaned all the plastics and various parts, put it back together, replaced all the cables and levers. Took the CRF250X apart, had a custom subframe made, installed it, installed a radiator fan, did the valve clearance check, took all the plastics off and cleaned them, made a custom trail tech gauge mount. relocated the hotstart cable, put a dual caliper handbrake setup on it.On the LTR450 I made a custom handbrake, did an easypull clutch mod, changed the oil and filter.On the CRF230F I changed the oil, stripped it down to the bare engine, cleaned all the plastics and various parts, adjusted the throttle cable, removed and cleaned the front caliper then remounted. replaced the bars with MSR bars, I had to resew the msr pad because msr sewed it wrong at the factory. did a easypull clutch mod. (still waiting for a new throttle tube and grips I ordered) then reassembled. removed the exhaust and ordered a new one, still waiting for that too.On the CBR929 I changed the oil with ams oil.anyone else going crazy waiting for summer, what have you done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harb67 Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 My bike is up at my parents house for the winter because I don't have any indoor storage here at school, or else I'd be cleaning mine too :\ So instead, I'm just overhauling my gear and planning out my finances so I can get some new toys for next season. So far I've picked up some new tires (Diablo Rosso) and boots (Sidi Vertigo), I'm one paycheck from going to Iron Pony and putting together a nice 2-piece leather suit, and hopefully within a month or so I'll have a new helmet and an Arrow slip-on. However, I have been known to wear my Sidi's around the house. So yeah...you're not the only one losing their mind :| Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v65rider Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 It is called PMS or parked motorcycle syndrom, we all get in in the middle of winter when we can't get out and ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brennan Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 i feel ya man.i went home early from work, had nothing to do, so i cleaned my bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 This winter sure has been getting to me. Everyday I go out and spend a little time doing misc. stuff.New rear sets and installed them.Chain and sprockets installed. Changed the gearing from 15F 48R to 15F 47R.Painted fender eliminator black.Painted grab rail black.Took off rear fender and cut off tool box from the battery box and undercoated.Solider all the wires that were butt connected.Cleaner waxed everything then waxed with Meguire's Ultimate wax.Adjusted clutch.Right now I have the sprocket cover painted black and and drying inside the house.Next will be a valve check and adjustment Possibly sync throttle bodiesAnd finally inspect and lube throttle cable.Here's how she sits before I came in the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12oclocker Posted January 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 It is called PMS or parked motorcycle syndrom, we all get in in the middle of winter when we can't get out and ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brennan Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 This winter sure has been getting to me. Everyday I go out and spend a little time doing misc. stuff.New rear sets and installed them.Chain and sprockets installed. Changed the gearing from 15F 48R to 15F 47R.Painted fender eliminator black.Painted grab rail black.Took off rear fender and cut off tool box from the battery box and undercoated.Solider all the wires that were butt connected.Cleaner waxed everything then waxed with Meguire's Ultimate wax.Adjusted clutch.Right now I have the sprocket cover painted black and and drying inside the house.Next will be a valve check and adjustment Possibly sync throttle bodiesAnd finally inspect and lube throttle cable.Here's how she sits before I came in the house.i've always been fond of those sv'slooks good man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Thanks man! It's just about where I want it. I been thing about a black racing stripe but don't know if that's where I want to go with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 ^ Purty. I am in the process of rebuilding the rear end and installing a new axle on my quad.I have kept the bike in hibernation under cover. Every time I take the cover off, I want to spend $. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 It is called PMS or parked motorcycle syndrom, we all get in in the middle of winter when we can't get out and ride.i am gettin it to. i am just bying my time by making sure i can just get on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedfrk39 Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 I am done working on the bikes now I like to have a few drinks, smoke a fatty, then sit on my bikes and make varoooooommmmm noises til I get tired. The kids are driving me crazy this winter, 5 days off is CRAZY, I will help plow roads, get these kids outta here!!!!!!!!LOL:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Well I got bored yesterday and will not ride with salt on the roads. So I went out to the garage and chopped my Yosh. Trs down 8". Later today I will go get some rivets and button it up and take some pics. The things you do when you get bored! Now to figure what to do next:dunno: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSXRBirch Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 I moved the wife out and brought the bike in. I lubed and tightend the chain, Installed a rear camera with monitor, made a new plate braket, installed new plate led bolts, moved turn signals. getting ready to polish the rims and frame, and wax the paint. still have to do the oil change. I bought a rear stand at the bike show and im loving it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catman Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 I build a bike or something inside in the solarium every year. Helps me to get through winter ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Well it's all finished up. Used the original packing, it looked pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegame Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 We will see how it sounds once the salt is washed away. I will not ride when there is salt on the roads. And I can't start it up and give it a test till I can take it for a ride. It's just to tempting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoosego Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 I go out and start it up just to smell the fumes, get a little misty, then go back inside.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 I go out and start it up just to smell the fumes, get a little misty, then go back inside....like sniffing a strippers ass crack............. well sorta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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