Little tune up for the Husaberg FE600, getting her running again...
Volcantour said:2017 Vstrom 650 XT got some additional farkling in anticipation of this year's riding:
Suzuki Crash bars (who, me?? Si, Senor...)
Givi Skid Plate
Barkbusters
AdventureTech lighting kit
Oxford heated grips (me likee!!)
exo2 StormRider heat controller
TackForm phone mount
Mosko Moto Rackless 80 soft bags (most excellent!)
Now, to get some mileage in!
m in sc said:made matching titanium fender for front of lightweight rd. english wheel and lots of time (my friend david has lots of metal working experience and insisted we do it). Very pleased with result. took hours, and i learned a lot. >
had to use shrinker to get side lip down to pull radius over main arc.
now i can quit finally getting pelted with road debris. lol. (actually want that bad)
cold nights = extra shop time.
:motonoises:
:great: :beerchug:Mcfly said:Been busy during these rainy days farkeling the XR....
Mounted GPS in place of OEM GPS connection
Installed SW Motech Oil Cooler Protector
Installed Additional brake light w/ CANsmart module
Installed SW Motech crash bars
Installed Cobrra Nemo 2 Chain Oiler
Installed grip guards
Installed Touring Windscreen
Installed headlight protectors
Partially installed 46L top case
SteveJ. said:I forgot about this thread.
Mcfly said:SteveJ. said:I forgot about this thread.
You started it! :rotflmao: :beerchug:
m in sc said:built a small rack out of stainless for the CB1100 to use a tailbag. all tig welded quickly removeable.
works great with my old KTM tailbag.
Mcfly said:Got over to Atlantic Cycle today and had new Michelin Road Pilot 4 GTs put on my XR.
Then I got to put a few miles on them before racing the storm clouds home.
All in all an expensive yet enjoyable day. 'Spooky' is almost ready for RWTW!
Things left to do:
1) Install aux lighting
2) Run power to GPS
3) Configure a tool kit for touring
.... I've got time!
SteveJ. said:Replaced the original AGM battery this morning. I'm glad it went now instead of a few weeks from now when I'll be on a ride a bout. Batteries Plus had no inventory so off I went to Wally world for an AGM. All good now.
m in sc said:started the resurrection of possibly the roughest kz ive ever seen. this was abandoned, sort of, with a full tank of evaporust then left outside for almost 5 years. the tank was paper. ive never seen one go so bad even after 30 years in a junkyard..
i know this bike ran 5 years ago as i cleaned the carbs for the previous owner. this will get a full stripdown, powdercoated frame, etc. already have a set of mags on the way, but we fired it off yesterday to get a baseline. it was a 'free' bike to me, and i gave it then to my friend david who i will assist with making this thing nice and roadworthy.
this is pretty rough, the day we picked it up.
took it across town, tank was literally then swept out of the truck bed when we got there. :rotflmao: the badges survived unscathed.
about a year later hauled it back to my shop. got it fired off in about 30 minutes.
should be pretty easy to get done. 78 model kz650.
m in sc said:in regards to the krusty kz, helped david get them assembled after we did a real cleaning and vapor hone. its already jetted for pods so we're good there. :motonoises:
That should be a real hoot to ride!! :motonoises: :motonoises:m in sc said:(lots of) measuring and initial mockup of 250 quadracer motor in my grom.
Always interested in RD's!m in sc said:lets see that rd. chappy red or french blue? :beerchug:
Rain Dancer said:Decided to clean up my FJR a bit.
Bud said:Oil change.
Wow.....Nice bike....very rare I think maybe.
What year is it?
Best Regards
Bob
Mcfly said:Performed my own 6k mile check up, because the dealer I bought
the bike from (and said they did this service) seemingly overlooked a few items...
- Clutch lever play was out of spec by 3mm... a lot by this bikes 0.5 to 1mm standard.
- Lubricated clutch cable... ahhhhh.
- Removed chain sprocket cover and removed a few tablespoons of axle grease looking crud.
Cleaned that cover, and the chain then re-oiled the chain.
- Adjusted chain tension to 55mm slack.
- Lubricated Clutch, brake and stand(s) pivot points.
- Checked stem bearing (no play)
- Re-torqued engine mount bolts (not required, but... meh why not)
- Calls for an air filter change, but the one in there looks new. Ordered one anyway.
Then a gratuitous test ride.... :motonoises:
Ready for a nice jaunt tomorrow morning!
Bob said:Thanks Bob! 1982 GS1100GK. Bought that in 91 for $1500 with 10K on it. The insurance company thinks it is worth $6000. I'd hate to lose it, but I think 6 grand would soothe my hurt feelings. ;DBud said:Oil change.
Wow.....Nice bike....very rare I think maybe.
What year is it?
Best Regards
Bob
SteveJ. said:Mcfly said:Performed my own 6k mile check up, because the dealer I bought
the bike from (and said they did this service) seemingly overlooked a few items...
- Clutch lever play was out of spec by 3mm... a lot by this bikes 0.5 to 1mm standard.
- Lubricated clutch cable... ahhhhh.
- Removed chain sprocket cover and removed a few tablespoons of axle grease looking crud.
Cleaned that cover, and the chain then re-oiled the chain.
- Adjusted chain tension to 55mm slack.
- Lubricated Clutch, brake and stand(s) pivot points.
- Checked stem bearing (no play)
- Re-torqued engine mount bolts (not required, but... meh why not)
- Calls for an air filter change, but the one in there looks new. Ordered one anyway.
Then a gratuitous test ride.... :motonoises:
Ready for a nice jaunt tomorrow morning!
Sparky's for breakkie?
Actually about 2200 miles, I bought it used. It's got 7k on it to be accurate.Diz said:I like it- 6000 miles in a couple of months :great:
Mcfly said:Put another 220 miles miles on the XR...
SteveJ. nice meeting up with ya for 'breakkie'.
It's always a pleasure Sir! Food was purdy nice too.
SteveJ. said:Anyhow, have fun and do get that bike up to the mountains. It's a way too awesome bike to waste away on FLA roads.
Steve in Sunny Fla said:Within the last couple days I've installed the wilbers triple clicker shock into my versys 1000, and finished up the tune for the delkevic decat header. I know Marty's bike will whoop it, but I really like this bike!
Mcfly said:Steve in Sunny Fla said:Within the last couple days I've installed the wilbers triple clicker shock into my versys 1000, and finished up the tune for the delkevic decat header. I know Marty's bike will whoop it, but I really like this bike!
I duuno about that Steve.... You're a pretty clever guy....
Wanna tune a XR?
My buddy just bought a Versys 1k and wants a flash but i couldn't find a link on your site, just the 650. Do you haz a flash for the stock 1k? Thanks.Steve in Sunny Fla said:Within the last couple days I've installed the wilbers triple clicker shock into my versys 1000, and finished up the tune for the delkevic decat header. I know Marty's bike will whoop it, but I really like this bike!
connie_rider said:Need more pictures. Where did you hide the exhaust/expansion chamber?
Ride safe, Ted
m in sc said:connie_rider said:Need more pictures. Where did you hide the exhaust/expansion chamber?
Ride safe, Ted
Ok, you asked for it. >
down low. this is from a few weeks ago, this is all done, painted and waiting to be reinstalled after i finish populating the cases.
also extensive radiator mods (from a cr125, aftermarket)
moved filler to far end of tank from center for steering clearance
this is how its currently sitting, motor is on the bench. note the rear brake pedal. believe it or not, that and terminates in the dead stock location. I just had to fab the lever to clear the chamber.
kinda looks like a wet cat here.
this is the front engine mount. the 2 legs coming off the side are fairing stays. there is also a torque arm on the bottom and a rear mount with a 15mm bolt, to the frame, via laser cut 1/4" mounting plates mounted with 4 10mm bolts.
fuzzy pic of the chamber hanging on the wall fabbed and painted. stinger length is same as stock .
I lost 1/8" ground clearance compared to stock believe it or not. also, with forks and rear shock compressed, i will drag the LH foot peg feeler before the chamber headpipe, just barely, but i will prob never get it over quite that far.
TimR said:I drained the oil and saved it since there was only about two minutes on it. Pulled pan. No rubber piece. If I had under stood the oil passages I would have pulled the clutch cover housing. I put the line behind the clutch pack and due the oil level down. I stupidly though I was in the pan. A Clutch cover gasket is on order along with 11 new screws. I have a feeling the current clutch cover screws are going to get mangled upon removal. Some will come out with an impact driver. Some will come out with an easy out. One or two might come out with a screw driver but I'm not counting on it. ARG!
TimR said:I drained the oil and saved it since there was only about two minutes on it. Pulled pan. No rubber piece. If I had under stood the oil passages I would have pulled the clutch cover housing. I put the line behind the clutch pack and due the oil level down. I stupidly though I was in the pan. A Clutch cover gasket is on order along with 11 new screws. I have a feeling the current clutch cover screws are going to get mangled upon removal. Some will come out with an impact driver. Some will come out with an easy out. One or two might come out with a screw driver but I'm not counting on it. ARG!