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What have you done to your _______(insert other bike here) today?

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!
 
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. >:D

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had to use shrinker to get side lip down to pull radius over main arc.

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now i can quit finally getting pelted with road debris. lol. (actually want that bad)

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cold nights = extra shop time.

:motonoises:
 
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!

That Mosko stuff looks to be the bomb.

Ain't farkling fun?

Looking forward to seeing what you've put together, and of course, sampling a brew or two.
 
Put the FJR on the lift after Christmas and started farkling mirror extenders fenda extenda ram mount on the handlebar fabbed up light brackets and aux lights under the mirrors scuff pads for the saddlebags and most bestest of all new tires(Metzler Z8s) Im declaring this one ready for riding season Finished off with a 100 or so mile check ride on NYD
 
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. >:D

rdftfender-ti_4_zps28sp4qcf.jpg


had to use shrinker to get side lip down to pull radius over main arc.

rdftfender-ti_2_zps22vztjxg.jpg


now i can quit finally getting pelted with road debris. lol. (actually want that bad)

rdftfender-ti_5_zpsk7vouaxd.jpg
 

cold nights = extra shop time.

:motonoises:

That really is a sweet bike you have there Mark.  Wish I had your talent! :great:
 
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



 
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
:great: :beerchug:
 
I forgot about this thread. A couple of days ago mounted up a new rear tire, chain and sprockets, and a warranty replacement for my almost three year old Cameleon chain oiler.

Excellent customer service from Cameleon, BTW.

Bike is now ready for a couple of weeks in KY, WV, etc. Leaving Tuesday.
 
(A week or so ago)... Cleaned the Wing, filled her with gas, gave her a pat and a thanks for a flawless 2,300 mile round trip and riding, to Nationals, put her cover on her in the garage for a well earned rest.
 
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.

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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.

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Pretty trick. Awesome talent.
 
The rack is awesome The craftsmanship is flawless!  :great: Like the way you integrated it into the bike frame, seat and license plate holder
 
I put the last coat of paint on the headlight bucket and the first coat on the side covers of my 74' CB550 build. Then I went back to sanding aluminum parts for polishing.
 
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!



 
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!

Oops!  Forgot about the grip puppies!  Installed them tonight, and I
found a spot for my Hit Air Jacket lanyard to connect to, so I
installed that too!
 
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.
 
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.

Better off..  I had bought a a Duracell AGM from Batteries Plus that last 10 months.  It was replaced for free,
but not without an overnight stay for the battery before replacing it.  :??:

The XR at 3 years old is about ready for a battery...  That's always a fun morning.  Click...click....
 
Replaced the side stand switch on the Wing. It didn't want to start once recently after a gas stop, until I worked it up/down. Don't need that happening with a passenger along...
 
Sold the TTR250. Then rebuilt the rear brake linkage, installed left case protector, cleaned air cleaner, and replaced fuel filter and o-ring on the new to me KTM 250XC-F. This thing is gonna be a hoot... and trouble for sure.

Now to get those new tires on the Super Tenere for RWTW. Should be interesting feeling out the upper reaches of the flash riding with the '14's.  :)
 
Rode it....  got home and slipped the grip puppies OFF.

The grip puppies make the grip too wide...for my hands anyway  so, I'm back to stock grips... for now.
The wider grips increase the reach to the (non-adjustable) clutch lever a bit too much, and made
both hands cramped and uncomfortable.  Bummer.
 
Installed Aux lights, and wired my GPS mount to switched power.

I'm thinking my farkeling is done for now...  ;)

I will say I really miss the faring compartments on the C-10... Closest
thing I can find is made by Wunderlich and costs a bajillion dollars...

Perhaps some type of handle bar bag... :??:
 
Blew a fork seal on my 84' Sabre again. I swear there are a bunch of defective 37mm fork seals out there. This time it is definitely not the fork tubes because I changed them last time. I have never had this much trouble with fork seals before but I can change them really fast now. :-[
 
Flogged the Beemer. Well, rode it around sounding really fast but I was only going about 50mph. ;D Hey, whadiya want for 50HP. It's a bike where everything you do while riding it is very deliberate, throttle up,cut the throttle, pull the clutch, wait, shift up vigorously and hold, let out clutch, wait, throttle up, repeat 4 times. Ziss ist za vay it vill be, just so ja?. My brother went to Nova Scotia on this thing? From Cleveland? I'm not worthy. ;D
 
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.

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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.


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should be pretty easy to get done. 78 model  kz650.
 
Not going to say its fixed but I replaced a questionable relay and changed the oil on the FJR MAYBE I got it IDK Confidence in this bike has been shaken
Its off the lift anyway awaiting a check ride
Did get the Mule on the lift for new shoes and such
 
New front tire, installed TPMS, and snugged up my almost new, last D.I.D. chain.

All ready for RWTW, the 'Tween the rally stop over in AR, and the Spider. Yee. Haw.
 
Re-thought the GPS mount on the XR,  New set-up (different clamp and shorter extension)
works much better.  Doesn't slowly droop down as I ride anymore!  ;D  Easier to remove too.
 
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.

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20180715_1023450.jpg


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.


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should be pretty easy to get done. 78 model  kz650.

:eek:  Rescue!  :great:
 
Put a few miles on the HS1 with angie at the bull city rumble in Durham. Friday night getting ready for the 1st night of the event.

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showed 2 bikes, that and the lightweight RD, towed up with the '66

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:beerchug:

main day of the event.

nice valiant convertible and angie:

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check the exhaust out. this ones odd even for an H1r clone:

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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:

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Stripped off mirrors, chain guard/lic. plate, pulled light fuses, taped off headlight on my 05 ZX-10 in preparation for an open trackday tomorrow at Spokane Raceway Park, 100 miles to the east. Will finally (hopefully) get to remove the last vestiges of chicken strip on the awesome Michelin Power RS tires.
 
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:
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Carb porn
 
Changed fluids and filters, adjusted bar angle and reset sag, replaced a faulty mud scraper, reinstalled my roll chart holder for the next two long weekends of dual sport rallies on the 701 Enduro. Still need numbers but otherwise ready to rip. Im pretty excited.
 
Rode it for a few hours.....  Then brought it home for a wash.... Effin' love bugs.
Nice that the summer heat faded for the weekend.

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I've been working on the Carburetor for my Model T Ford.
(As it's 105 years old, I'm having to hand make the parts).
  I know it's not a bike, but it has spoke wheels...  :great: :rotflmao:

Ride safe, Ted
 
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:

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Ready for a nice jaunt tomorrow morning!




 
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:

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Ready for a nice jaunt tomorrow morning!

Sparky's for breakkie?
 
Bob said:
Bud said:
Oil change.


Wow.....Nice bike....very rare I think maybe.
What year is it?
Best Regards
Bob
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. ;D
 
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:

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Ready for a nice jaunt tomorrow morning!

Sparky's for breakkie?

Goin' to the range for lunch and some "pop"....  The Double Tapp Grill.  From there I'll see where Spooky takes me!  :motonoises:
 
Diz said:
I like it- 6000 miles in a couple of months  :great:
Actually about 2200 miles, I bought it used.  It's got 7k on it to be accurate.
It's just too darn hot to service the bike in August in FL.
 
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.

 
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.

It's been a while since we met in meat space. It was good to break bread with you.

Now iff'n you could do something about that ugly white color on that awesome bike you bought...
We shudda probably taken a pic of the "ugly white" bikes parked next to each other.

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.

Later.

Skol.

 
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.

Tell me about it...  :-[    :banghead:

:beerchug:
 
Not today, but yesterday. Even tho’ I am trying to hit 200K on the Connie, I still alternate between bikes just to keep their juices flowing. Yesterday was the KLR’s turn in the barrel and I rode it out on a few errands between rain showers.

When I pulled back in and up to the garage door, I noticed that the headlight would fluctuate slightly as I turned the bars lock-to-lock. Never noticed this before, and working/manipulating the wire clusters behind the mini-fairing didn’t replicate the issue, so guess I needed to dig a little deeper.

Poop!

Once I got de-ATGATT’d, I pulled the bike in the garage and took the fairing off. Still, nothing was readily apparent. I had replaced the headlamp ground wire that ran to the socket awhile back for some reason that escapes me now, so decided to start there. I’d had used a butt-splice and a fast-on connector in the lead, so decided to get rid of those and solder the leads together directly, using heat shrink tubing to cover/protect the joint….. even tho it was just a ground lead. Working the bars now, the problem went away. Unfortunately, I could see nothing in that previous connection that might have caused it.

Reinstalled the fairing and things still appeared okay, so we’ll call it a “win” for now. Fixed, or not fixed? I hate issues like that.

I’ll get that bike back out on the road in the next few days to make sure things are good. In the daylight I might add – JIC.
 
Oil filter and oil change, then swapped out the air filter too.
It looked like the dealer DID change the oil before giving me
the bike... but I have trust issues, and now I know it's done.  ;D

At 3 years old the coolant is the only old fluid left in the bike.
Might let that go till spring.... then do the SISF cocktail.
 
Loaded it up on the trailer yesterday after finishing up the days ride (Final Call Fling 2, Clinton,AR).  Trailered it to St Robert, MO for a week of TDY. When I get home, have to figure out what code it threw during the ride.  The bike died on me, at least 4 times.
 
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!
 
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?  :)

 
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?  :)

  not 40 hp clever  :-\  Don't know about tuning it, but I do want to ride it!  :motonoises: Steve
 
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!
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.
 
the fjr is dead
long live the fjr
Sold the fjr today
Ill be on the look out for another something after I get caught up on the dreaded to do list
 

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Put a new rear tire on the Kawasaki z900rs today. I went with a continental road attack3. Now waiting for the rain to stop so I can break it in.
 
Well, despite the rain, I rode the KLR to run some errands this morning. Since I haven't finished fooling with the Connie's suspension, didn't want to take it out.

People at the store looked at me like I was from another planet. Kinda used to that, so nothing new.

PSSST!: Guess what folks - it's only water.
 
Wrapped up the majority of the fab work for the 2 stroke grom exhaust. intake is finally sorted as well.

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now comes the teardown and cleanup & final assembly. 
 
connie_rider said:
Need more pictures. Where did you hide the exhaust/expansion chamber?

Ride safe, Ted

Ok, you asked for it.  >:D

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.

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also extensive radiator mods (from a cr125, aftermarket)

moved filler to far end of tank from center for steering clearance

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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.

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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.

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fuzzy pic of the chamber hanging on the wall fabbed and painted. stinger length is same as stock  .

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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.



 
Amazing fabrication work! I are impressed...
What about final drive ratio's?
Any idea what gearing you'll use to keep accell and add a bit of top end to the original 125cc/55 mph?
I'm assuming a wheelie king..

Ride safe, Ted
 
Ok, thanx.
I know you'll have more power but was unsure about peak RPM's of the 2 motors.
  {Thought the original might turn more rpm}.
Unsure what you mean {4v head 170}?

Ride safe, Ted
 
stock grom as a 125 2 valve head with 28? mm throttle body. when i snapped the rod in half, i had a 4 valve head, 170cc cyl on it, 34mm throttle body, power commander with wideband controller, etc. etc. was putting down about 26-27hp.  this should be in the 33-36 hp range. However, redline will be around 10.5 with the 250. the gearing will be as such:

grom motor/trans  3.35 primary ratio , 4 speed, top gear (4th) 0.92 final gearing was 2.18 (sprockets)

suzuki motor/trans 2.68 primary ratio, 5 speed top gear (5th) 0.81 final gearing 2.42 (sprockets)

fyi, side note. 1st gear ratios are 2.38 grom, and 2.5 suzuki 250. This is my starting point, but i am at the biggest front sprocket i can run on the motor, will have to adjust rear to suit tastes. 

Im not killing it to hit 100, but for a 230 lb bike, its surprisingly stable at speed at 80 mph. however, the suspension isnt stock either so it should be ok. I went with a quad motor because its got lots of low end and midrange, its a combo reed/piston port motor, very weird layout. and, this particular version has a balance shaft , they run very smooth for what they are.  :motonoises:

thanks for the compliments.  :beerchug:
 
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.  >:D

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.

grompipe-radiators-10-20-19_02.jpg


pipe-layout_3.jpg


grompipe-radiators-10-20-19_27.jpg



also extensive radiator mods (from a cr125, aftermarket)

moved filler to far end of tank from center for steering clearance

grompipe-radiators-10-20-19_13.jpg




grompipe-radiators-10-20-19_18.jpg


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.

20191108_084758.jpg


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.

20191108_084735.jpg



fuzzy pic of the chamber hanging on the wall fabbed and painted. stinger length is same as stock  .

20191108_084808.jpg


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.

I'm impressed too, but I'm easily impressed.... j/k.

Great work and interesting mods.  Tinkering gone craaaazy!  ;D  :great:
 
Thanx again M in SC. As I sed great fabrication! Very impressive, particularly the pipe and radiator.

Took me some study to {partially} wrap my head around the ratio's.
Admit I don't fully understand but have a pretty good understanding.
My question was aimed at sprocket ration's. {I didn't ask my question correctly previously}
NOTE: At the time, I thought you were going from a 125 to a 250.
I was wondering if you would be able to adjust to your needs with just a front sprocket change.
ie; Have no idea the OD of a Quad racer tire, but think the Grom tire diameter smaller...
I thought with more power and the small rear tire, you might have a wheelie king, but over-rev in high gear.
Appears your on the same page and already gone to the biggest front sprocket you can and planning additional at rear sprocket.

Ride safe, Ted
 
Followed the book when changing oil on the 900. Over serviced of course. 4 qts would have done the job instead of 4.4 qts.  So I got the Mity Vac out, put a nice end on the hose and stuffed it down through the oil filler passed the clutch. Worked good. I lowered the oil level just under the full mark. When I pulled the hose out, the end I had placed on the hose decided it needed to stay put. ARGH.. Now I get to pull the pan. I might put the mod in pan to keep the oil from flowing away from the oil pick up under hard acceleration. Those familiar with the Z1's know about the flickering oil light under hard acceleration.  Dang it anyways. I was going to ride the 900 on a Patriot Guard mission. It didn't happen. I probably would have been alright with a piece of rubber floating around in the pan,  but why take a chance. Z1 rebuilds are expensive. Oil pan gaskets are cheap compared.

Normally I would have just taken the Connie. But I hit a pot hole in the Walmart parking lot. (just the perfect size) The front wheel got bent. Knocked both tire sensors out too. Too much fun for this time of the year.
 
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!

Hiya.

Good luck with the repair for your "duh" moment.

Say hiya to Mrs. TimR.
 
I have never had trouble with the clutch screws but I end up pulling the clutch cover a bit and use never sieze on any fastener I remove and replaced with the allen heads. The gate works well.
Wayne


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!
 
(00 update. Pulled the clutch cover and lo and behold, found it. The next project is removing old gasket material. What a pain the cough, cough in the neck.  I went to a fiends house who has a rubber fingered tool that makes short work on old gaskets. Unfortunately I'm not sure I Want to use that around the rods, mains and clutch. No matter how well you protect such things tiny pieces of crap still makes it's way in.  I picked up some gasket remover which so far seems to work after a long soak.

Steve J. The other Tim R half says Hi.  Tim
 
I finally got to installing the Southern California Motowerks manual
camchain tensioner on the XR today.  With faring removal/refittling,
about a 2 hour ordeal, with lunch.

The manual tensioner works well.  No start up rattle at all.  Win!
While I was there, with sn ear to the engine, I found a rattling tip over
bar spacer.  An added washer tightened it right up, and eliminated another
unwanted noise.

Happy to have the 'frequent to fail' OEM hydraulic CCT out.  :great:
 
Did a little more work cleaning out the crud in the CL77 tank. Getting close to doing the POR15 treatment. May wait until after Xmas.

Also started rebuilding the petcock. It was completely clogged up with hardened crud, and the the MAIN inlet tube was clogged and split. Managed to get the remains removed from the petcock body and will source the proper sized tube from one of the local hobby stores. Not sure what's out there, but am prepared to dress it down to the correct size for a tight, interference fit. Also going to try and find a suitable screen to slip over the end to help keep any "stuff" out of the carbs.
 
Reinstalled the hwy pegs on the Wing, in case I decide to ride it to The Last Blast NEXT weekend...

...Only 513 miles each way. ... maybe I'll take the C-14...hmmm...
 
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