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Post by amorti on Oct 25, 2009 9:43:00 GMT
Here's a little thread with a simple theme which hopefully will hang around near the top of the technical board - what did you do to your divvy today? Did you finally figure out a long-term problem? Did you figure out how to upgrade something for pennies? Or did you just give it an oil change or a wash? I'll start: Yesterday I fit new plugs and air filter (in stock from my recommended internet order + local place www.bikebusinessltd.co.uk/13138/bikebusiness.htm ) as I hadn't done either in the 10+k / 2 years I have had the bike. The plugs were rusty on the bolt heads! and the air filter blackened. It already starts a little nicer and maybe it'll breathe easier through the top end now too. I then stripped the rear caliper for a clean and new seals as it had just started binding, and I reckon it's a sensible thing to do on the run-up to winter. The dust seals had done that old favourite contortionist act and were escaping past the piston. Metal brush to clean the grooves and red grease behind the seals to hopefully keep it clean longer. In just a minute I will go and bleed that rear brake through, as it started getting dark before I got finished. So what did you do to your divvy today?
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Post by amorti on Oct 25, 2009 11:26:16 GMT
I just found out why Mr Yamaha (Mr Sumimoto?) fit a bleed nipple on both halves of the rear caliper. It's so that when one snaps clean off, you can still bleed the brake.
First Top Tip of the thread: ensure all bleed nipples on your bikes have covers on them, else water gets in, they rust internally, and we all know the rest of the story!
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Post by tone on Oct 26, 2009 16:29:04 GMT
In the last three weeks Ihave fitted a new engine to mine and replaced the exhausts.
Over the next week I hope to change the Fork Seals and Covers, Seals on the front Brake Pistons, Rear Wheel Bearings, fit a new clutch cable and a new back tyre. Thats once the Wemoto order gets here.
On Saturday I stripped the front Caliper off in prep for the works.
On Saturday Night, I put its rain cover on as the garage was leaking a bit !
I can see myself becoming a regular in here !
Tone
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Post by biblebasher on Oct 27, 2009 12:38:22 GMT
this morning i wiped off all the cobwebs off it and went for a quick trundle. needs a new shock, front fork rebuild and new pipes. but i aint fixing anything until i jolly well have to!
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Post by HRHpenfold on Oct 27, 2009 15:02:46 GMT
Here's a little thread with a simple theme which hopefully will hang around near the top of the technical board - what did you do to your divvy today? Did you finally figure out a long-term problem? Did you figure out how to upgrade something for pennies? Or did you just give it an oil change or a wash? I'll start: Yesterday I fit new plugs and air filter (in stock from my recommended internet order + local place www.bikebusinessltd.co.uk/13138/bikebusiness.htm ) as I hadn't done either in the 10+k / 2 years I have had the bike. The plugs were rusty on the bolt heads! and the air filter blackened. It already starts a little nicer and maybe it'll breathe easier through the top end now too. I then stripped the rear caliper for a clean and new seals as it had just started binding, and I reckon it's a sensible thing to do on the run-up to winter. The dust seals had done that old favourite contortionist act and were escaping past the piston. Metal brush to clean the grooves and red grease behind the seals to hopefully keep it clean longer. In just a minute I will go and bleed that rear brake through, as it started getting dark before I got finished. So what did you do to your divvy today? That excludes half of the club as they no longer own divvies, but I went to work on my bandit 1200K6, and it was raining, still is, recently fitted Gs1150 handguards and heated grips, would have probably took the r1100rt if my laptop case would have fitted in the topbox, but was dry enough on the journey as it was'nt raining that much
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Post by deniscalvert on Oct 27, 2009 20:33:34 GMT
oil change and plugs bought from halfords have a trade card parts cheap oil chain tyre pressures tread depths any play in bearings etc.good clean and polish as it lives outside under a cover then searched for a rack for the rear on ebay none there
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Post by tone on Oct 31, 2009 21:42:35 GMT
Removed Front wheel and cleaned. Replaced dust and piston seals in front Brake. Bled and left.
Replaced fork seals.
Replaced all 4 rear wheel bearings ( 3 Wheel and 1 on Sprocket Carrier ).
Good and Busy Day !
Tone
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Post by peteff on Nov 2, 2009 9:58:45 GMT
Not today but I fitted a petrol tap repair kit as it was dripping due to the vacuum diaphragm being perished. You can take the pipe off now and not lose any.
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Post by CD on Nov 3, 2009 19:17:04 GMT
Nothing at all she's now tucked up for winter. Hate to admit it, but just too busy this year to use the bike.
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Post by humey53 on Nov 3, 2009 19:33:39 GMT
Replaced the screen. On trying to remove some adhesive, SWMBO used nail varish remover and "scorched" my previous screen. Been annoying me for ages (the wife as well) , so was well pleased when I picked a good one up for a tenner.
Am thinking about trying to make an extension from the top section of my old screen, how do you cut the screen material- jigsaw?
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Post by teejayexc on Nov 3, 2009 19:48:51 GMT
Am thinking about trying to make an extension from the top section of my old screen, how do you cut the screen material- jigsaw? I used one of those ultra thin cutting wheels in my angle grinder, just stick masking tape all over the area you want to cut (easier to mark the cut with marker pen too). Hth Trev
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Post by CD on Nov 4, 2009 14:19:08 GMT
I used a hack saw, but a sharp hand saw will also work. When done smooth the edges with a flap disc on the angle-grinder
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Post by amorti on Nov 4, 2009 15:50:17 GMT
I marked with tape to keep a straight line and used a fine hacksaw. Then files + W&D to finish off, it's easy as long as you remember it's a brittle material, it's worth breaking it off as you go to rsik snapping the whole lot.
Tall screens aren't al they're cracked up to be tho, and can cause horrible bufeting.
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Post by tone on Nov 4, 2009 20:59:46 GMT
Back on Topic
Tonight after work and between and after putting my daughter to bed I ,
Fitted the fork seal clips ( arrived today ) and reassembled the forks.
Refitted the forks, front wheel and front gubbins.
Fitted the new Clutch Cable.
Tone
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Post by 5watt on Nov 4, 2009 21:41:58 GMT
Changed the engine and final drive oil and replaced the oil and air filter and the plugs. I've got the rest of the checks and greasing to do on friday. £22 for the air filter! I really enjoyed working on the bike today. Looking forward to friday now.
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Post by chunk166 on Nov 4, 2009 22:48:14 GMT
Had a new tyre fitted today,due to a puncture cause by a cable clip,the one's that have a nail in it. Ray
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Post by amorti on Nov 4, 2009 23:31:43 GMT
I had a cable clip do a puncture in my rear a while back. Seems they are more apt than nails or screws to do it, as there is less chance they will sit flat again if you go over them.
Alternatively there is someone around doing it on purpose.
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Post by tone on Nov 8, 2009 9:43:40 GMT
Yesterday
New Tyre on Back wheel then cleaned greased and re-assembled back end.
Re-Fitted Lower Fairings.
Test-Ride ( All feels and sounds well ) and cleaned.
MOT on Tuesday so should all be good !
Tone
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Post by CD on Nov 10, 2009 12:58:49 GMT
I had a cable clip do a puncture in my rear a while back. Seems they are more apt than nails or screws to do it, as there is less chance they will sit flat again if you go over them. Alternatively there is someone around doing it on purpose. Folks laugh when I suggest this, but a wire or zip tie zip-tied across the swing arm close to the tyre will knock out any nails or screws before they go around and get hammered in. Milk bottle plastic zip tied on can do the same but looks rougher. Notice how 10:1 its the rear that picks up nails etc. The front tyre flips them and we have a 4:1 chance (or less according to Mr Murphy) that the pointy end will be sticking up Since doing this on my push bikes, I hardly ever get a rear puncture. Give it a go - nowt to lose.
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Post by amorti on Nov 10, 2009 22:07:10 GMT
I got a nail-related puncture in my blade's rear, and the hugger on that is about 5mm off the tyre. So your theory appears to fall down?
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Post by rossm on Nov 11, 2009 13:32:44 GMT
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Post by CD on Nov 11, 2009 22:20:20 GMT
I got a nail-related puncture in my blade's rear, and the hugger on that is about 5mm off the tyre. So your theory appears to fall down? It has to be nearly touching the tyre. Nothing's guaranteed, but it seemed to work for me. Maybe I got lucky but a few zip ties cost only pennies.
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Post by amorti on Nov 12, 2009 18:58:19 GMT
Might give it a go then
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Post by steved on Nov 12, 2009 23:01:03 GMT
Ignored it and took the R6 to work since I snapped the split link on my chain.
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Post by amorti on Nov 13, 2009 16:22:40 GMT
Replaced the ugly red (faded to pink) renthal which was slightly bent and also just "not quite right" with an OE diversion handlebar. Top tip boys and girls, if you need a seconhand XJ600S handlebar, either get one pre/post facelift as required, or be prepared to drill all your locating pin holes manually; the controls are different and so are the locating holes. Fun times
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Post by tghun71 on Dec 2, 2009 15:01:18 GMT
put her in for her MOT And she passed
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Post by pilgrim on Dec 2, 2009 21:27:20 GMT
Pee'd with rain today, walked past the shed where the bike is.................. (Take the car to work as the roads are covered in tractor dung.) Good intentions for the bike at the weekend.
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Post by pilgrim on Dec 4, 2009 22:50:58 GMT
So my wednesday report was not very exciting. Today, having realised it was now a month since I rode the bike (I know, sad and unforgivable) I cleared space enough to get the key in the ignition, red switch down and choke on...........whirring of starter motor........more whirring.........firing on one or two cylinders.......more whirring........third one fires........revs pick up to 2000 and then under 3000. Aaah, she lives! After some 10 minutes warming up I fully expected the clutch plates to resist releasing, but no. Lesson learnt is to regularly fire the bike up and not leave her too long.......... Next dry spell she'll be out of there for a good spin.
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Post by amorti on Dec 23, 2009 20:22:41 GMT
Threw it on the floor. I got the whole 20 miles to work, then the place where I park turned out to be covered in sheet ice. Turns out sticking a foot out in this situation only gets you a bruised ankle (suspect footpeg pinned it down) So I rode home the 20 miles with a snapped clutch lever, bought a pattern lever at my local bike shop for £4.40. As the long-term fix I've just ordered the clutch perch off a Homda 125 shadow vie ebay to replace the whole assy. with. The clutch perch on mine has spread, so the lever is wonky but apart from that it's a poor design anyway: you have to remove the (in my case electric) grip to get the clutch perch off, the pivot point has no bushing so wears and gets wonky over time, the lever is at its thinnest right were it has a fulcrum working against it so will always snap not bend, and apart from that it's just a bit ugly. Hopefully the honda one will fit, I see no reason why it shouldn't be compatible, it's just a bracket onto a std metric bar, pulling on a bit of cable. If I'm lucky the mirror will even still miss the fairing... compared with there's lovely Oh, did I mention that yesterday when I went back to the bike the battery was dead? Nix, nada, nuffink? Sio I had to wait around about 3 hours as my dad was able to bring me a spare battery. # Wondering; who did I urinate on in a previous life??
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Post by amorti on Dec 26, 2009 17:46:26 GMT
So heated grips are basically a right saga!
I fit a relay. This went well, and seemed to work. But then when I went to test it a final time, none of it worked... it had blown the inline fuse on the grips' circuit. So then more fault-finding...
Half the plugs on the loom had gone green, despite looking good enough for purpose when I fit them all of 1.5 weeks ago, so I decided to chop out the plugs and solder all the connections. I won't be taking the grips off unless they fail, anyway so there's no real need for them to be unplug-able. Hoped that this would solve all my issues of leaking and fuse-popping.
At the point of starting that task, outside in the cold and with heavy rain showers each now and then, I realised I had routed the wires badly and one had got trapped on the steering lock-stop. Oops. That would be what popped the fuse then, but couldn't have caused the battery to discharge, as it was "after" the control box. I think that issue was likely caused by the corroded plugs, which would also explain why it didn't do it when I first fitted them on.
So now, with a relay and no more dodgy or green plugs, hopefully the circuit should work properly!! Best do after most of a day dicking about, and murdering a battery for me. If not I am likely to just chop them off and be done with it.
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