Guest GMoney Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 The old push pull throttle was all messed up so out it goes. Picked up a new single pull from MJ USA for $20. Modifed the bracket to work. http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w404/Flak_Jacket/IMG_0437.jpg http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w404/Flak_Jacket/IMG_0438.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GMoney Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Carbs were working but not well. Rebuilt them and replaced all the screws with new stainless. I HATE phillips. Switched out the main jets from 110 to 150s. I hope this will get me close with the pods and the custom exhaust i will be making. They are easy to switch out if not. http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w404/Flak_Jacket/IMG_0439.jpg New carb boots and gaskets. http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w404/Flak_Jacket/IMG_0440.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linc5.0 Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 1. Put my swing arm on it 2.put my extra 600rr tail on it 3. The fact you know Tom makes me realize how small this world is. I've known Tom since I was 14 so... 14 years now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GMoney Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Bike is running pretty good now. Starts first kick hot and cold. Took it around the block for the first time. More powerful than i thought it would be, but still slow compared to newer bikes. Turn signal question. Remove them? Am i gonna get ticketed for using hand signals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GMoney Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 1. Put my swing arm on it 2.put my extra 600rr tail on it 3. The fact you know Tom makes me realize how small this world is. I've known Tom since I was 14 so... 14 years now Give me the tails and swing arm this week i will get them on at some point. I'm sure 40HP needs an extended arm... I've also known Tom since i was 15, so that's 15+ years for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GMoney Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Oh yeah anyone know where i can get the tank acid dipped local. Similar to the link below? http://www.motorcyclegastankcleaning.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 skinner diesel does that sort of stuff im pretty sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stallion Motorsports1647545491 Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Tom ever since you got married i haven't even seen or talked to you. You must have found the golden vagina, Im still running through them trying to find one. what can i say...i'm washed up. i need to stop by one night, you always home after 5? tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stallion Motorsports1647545491 Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Give me the tails and swing arm this week i will get them on at some point. I'm sure 40HP needs an extended arm... I've also known Tom since i was 15, so that's 15+ years for me. since we all know each other, sounds like time to set up a brodate...i'm buying the beers. tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GMoney Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 what can i say...i'm washed up. i need to stop by one night, you always home after 5? tom Normally after 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GMoney Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) Sorry no updates. Parts are getting to me slow and been busy on other stuff. I got my fiberglass cafe seat but it wasn’t 8.5” wide as described, more like 7” wide so it’s has to be returned. Everything else should be here soon. Waiting on some trick motobits rear sets, gold aluminum clip-ons, and a new headlight bucket. If you ever need rears http://www.motobits.com/ is the place to go. There is cheaper stuff out there, but the guy is super cool and is making me a custom setup for the GS400 and it was still less than $200 shipped. Its the biggest ticket on the build so far, It sucked buying such nice pieces for 1978 GS400. Edited February 22, 2012 by GMoney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GMoney Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 OK HELP. What is the proper name for these? http://atlantictowers.com/store/tower-parts/curved-washer/prod_51.html I have googled curved washers and get flat metal washers that are just that curved. I want these but know that $50 is out of control cause its boat place and all boat places are rip off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Maybe these will work, they're called saddle washers. http://www.bpfittings.co.uk/pc/Saddle-Dished-and-Curved-Plastic-Washers-c2711.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GMoney Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 So i took off friday to get some crap done on the house but i got some work done on the bike also. Made some rubber washers for the gas tank mounts. The old ones where missing. Free is always good. http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w404/Flak_Jacket/photo2.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GMoney Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 I removed the tach drive and tried to weld it closed. I normally am ok at welding, but this was a total mistake. It must be some crap cast aluminum that can't be welded. I'm not even gonna post the after picture. I heard a rumor that the newer 4 cylinder GS bikes have a plug because they have a electronic tach, but i can't find a thing on it. So i might have a part machined. http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w404/Flak_Jacket/photo1-1.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GMoney Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 My rearsets came on thursday. Very nice parts, i did switch all the hardware to stainless. http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w404/Flak_Jacket/photo-1.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GMoney Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 I got the rear tire mounted, new bearings in the rear, all the tabs removed from the swingarm, the chain all cleaned up in the parts washer, and the rearsets mounted. I will have pictures of all that tonight. Bid on another seat today and sending the other one that doesn't fit today. I might just make a aluminum pan seat for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GMoney Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Small update, rear tire installed, new bearings, rearsets, and swing arm tabs removed. I might flip the rod to the bottom of the controls? http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w404/Flak_Jacket/swingarm.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GMoney Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 New bars test fit. http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w404/Flak_Jacket/Barscompleted.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GMoney Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Should i go all Malibu's most wanted with the visor? http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w404/Flak_Jacket/visor.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GMoney Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Tried to change the oil and found the filter cover studs are all stripped, so i have to get some new studs. The seat is becoming a huge issue, so far two dead ends on ebay. I have to finish up the controls, get the oil changed and it is ugly but road worthly. Needs paint, electronics hidden, custom exhaust, and seat and will just be slowly cleaning up the misc items as i ride it. http://s1074.photobucket.com/albums/w404/Flak_Jacket/?action=view¤t=IMG_0443.mp4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 I like the Malibus most wanted look, this is a pretty cool build BTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangsn95gt Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 I like the Malibus most wanted look, this is a pretty cool build BTW Agreed, only thing I'm not digging is the flames Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GMoney Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Agreed, only thing I'm not digging is the flames Flames are gone. I need help finding a taillight that isn't gonna break the bank and looks decent with a cafe tail. LED required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Flames are gone. I need help finding a taillight that isn't gonna break the bank and looks decent with a cafe tail. LED required. red?clear? single or doubt bulb/housing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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