what did you wrench on today??

[wymple]

Put Stabil in all my fuel tanks, 6 bikes and a lawnmower, and a pickup that doesn't get used much. Tossed in premium gas to make sure they all mixed up well, then ran them for awhile. Put a block heater in my AC200 tractor. 2 bolts......a friggen" nightmare. One bolt has a difficult hardline in front of it, the other is buried behind the starter. The arms for my bucket in the way of everything. I got it done but was really getting aggravated.

[uk gs nut]

Fitted a Newtronic ignition system, I had a failed Dyna S last year and was concerned that a new one would crap out also. I cleaned up my coils and dug out the old HT leads and epoxy glued in new ones. This is on my GS1000 I had all ready fitted a cobbled up Newtronic system on my GS750/850 and it worked fine so that is why I went for the UK made system, there tech support is very good.

[Burque73]

I was finally able to get the braided brake lines on the GS.



With the cold temp, 36F in the garage, those lines didn't want to bend in the right direction. A heat gun sure helped, especially with the rear line at the caliper having to make a 180 degree bend.



Oh, also changed all brake pads to semi sintered EBC pads.



I took a 5 mile test run and didnt notice any significant difference in stopping power. Maybe the pads need to seat into the rotors some more. I have an extra set of rotors for if and when these are too thin since the semi sintered from what I've read will shorten the rotor life.

[storm 64]

Very nice Burque, but I'm surprised you went with the silver brake lines. Especially on such a original motorcycle like yours. Just my opinion, it looks great eather way.��

[Hayabuser]

Tossed the Bus on the lift and replaced the rear pads. Cleaned the front calipers while it was up there as well. Happiness is a 200mph bike with working brakes.

[chuck hahn]

Just got done rebuilding the accelerator pump on the bowls for the 77 KZ650B1. Shes running now with just the regular bowls off another rack of carbs. Gotta head to Orielleys for the fuel line between each bowl and then it will be remove the carbs from the bike and swap bowls.

[dorkburger]

Finished the header. It's worth noting that where the paint stuck properly it really held on. Some spots held on even thru the wirewheel and sanding. (Rustoleum 2000°). It was then cleaned with soap and water per directions, then dried with the heat gun. Next is the tailpipe, which should be easier.

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It's dimply, but all black at least.
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[Grimly]

I took a 5 mile test run and didnt notice any significant difference in stopping power. Maybe the pads need to seat into the rotors some more. I have an extra set of rotors for if and when these are too thin since the semi sintered from what I've read will shorten the rotor life.

My usual routine for bedding in pads is to run up to 30mph, brake hard down to 5mph; do that half a dozen times to bed them in and get some heat into them and from then on the bike (even a lardy old GS) will nearly stand on its nose for a good while after that, if the lever is pulled hard enough. When you notice it can't nearly stand on its nose any more, it's time to clean them up.
The current set of pads is Carbon Lorraine (A3+ or something) and I notice they have to get some heat in them to work well - it's not that they're bad when cold, they just get a lot better when warmed up.

[cowboyup3371]

After installing new front wheel bearings yesterday, I drilled the damper rods today so I can put the emulators into my forks soon.

[dorkburger]

I took a 5 mile test run and didnt notice any significant difference in stopping power. Maybe the pads need to seat into the rotors some more. I have an extra set of rotors for if and when these are too thin since the semi sintered from what I've read will shorten the rotor life.[/QUOTE]

My experience was similar. I went to braided lines and installed used replacement front rotors using the old pads. I immediately noticed a much firmer lever, but braking improvement came only when the pads / rotors became as one. Then it was nice.

[dorkburger]

More fun and games.
After wrapping up for the evening, I had a little time so I disassembled the tailpipe for paint prep. I can now also give the aluminum a proper polishing and repack the baffle. The rivet holding the tag on made removal tough due to its hitting the flange inside. Clamping it down and some muscle was required. I love those old Jorgensen clamps I got from Dads garage.... handy things they are.
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[daturat100r]

Another step closer,cut down z900 rear guard ,fitted new seat cover,fitted new second hand alternator cover,made up centrestand stop ,fitted exhaust and made a mount for it,started fitting the new main loom.a couple of stripped thread grrrrrrrrDSC08807-001.jpg

[themess]

I didn't know until two weeks ago that they are called Jorgenson clamps. i'm reading lots of books on wood working. Hand Tools says that the most important tools are the work bench and the vise, specifically the wood workers vise. The author shows many uses for different clamps, often holding a Jorgenson clamp in a wood vise.

[HAMMERHT]

Tried to replace my brake lines with braided steel ones only to find out one of the lines is 5 cm too short. CD

[Burque73]

My usual routine for bedding in pads is to run up to 30mph, brake hard down to 5mph; do that half a dozen times to bed them in and get some heat into them and from then on the bike (even a lardy old GS) will nearly stand on its nose for a good while after that, if the lever is pulled hard enough. When you notice it can't nearly stand on its nose any more, it's time to clean them up.
The current set of pads is Carbon Lorraine (A3+ or something) and I notice they have to get some heat in them to work well - it's not that they're bad when cold, they just get a lot better when warmed up.

I did get the new pads pretty well bedded in tonight. Now I can appreciate the new parts. Huge improvement!