what did you wrench on today??

[dorkburger]

Jeep math.... The week plus saga wrapped up yesterday. The wife’s Jeep needed $1275 worth of tires. Instead, I bought a set of 5 takeoff wheels with PO mileage from the dealer to his house for $600. It wasn’t without pain, but the pain was mostly self inflicted. The new wheels sure are shiny.

[KiwiAlfa156]

Dropped the gearcase off an 8HP Evinrude outboard, yesterday. Was blowing steam. Impeller replacement and thermostat clean out on Thursday.

This evening replaced a starter motor brush in the GS650G. Stopped cranking this morning, had to bump start her to get to work and back. Had a new spare in the box. About an hour to do, carbs and cam chain tensioner off to get the starter out.

Bike got all Christmassy today, thanks to my workmates.

[Brendan W]

Opened the microwave oven to find out why it was cutting out randomly.
The three door switches are one shot plastic rivet melted to the plastic switch carrier, no adjustment, no replacement without major surgery.
The main push button circuit board was a bit loose on it's mounting screws.
Flooded them all with alcohol and so far so good.

[93Bandit]

Put heated grips on the 850 yesterday evening. Going to go for a test ride today

[DaveR]

Finished adapting the used Shindegan rr to the ‘79 gs1000 electrical panel. Getting closer to completing the list for a spring launch.

[Jerry]

Adjusted the valves on the project 81 650e and then spent the next 4 hours scrapping the cover gasket off the head. I have never seen one glued that tight.What a PIA

[alke46]

Put a Shinko 712 on the rear of the 79. New chain and sprocket set goes on tomorrow.
At least I won't be able to use that excuse for not riding it once riding weather gets here.

Who am I kidding? Still got lots of work to do before the next ride.

[alke46]

Thinking it might be good to replace the pads on the Triumph before heading south for a few weeks.

They just don't make them like they used to. Only got 24,000 miles on the originals 😁........


IMG_20220111_132245769 by Larry Alkire, on Flickr

IMG_20220111_132317043 by Larry Alkire, on Flickr

[LeT]

I used a wire brush on a drill to remove 30 years of rust, grease and road muck from the chain adjusters and axels of my GSX400FX. Then I primed and painted then. It's probably futile but satisfying all the same.IMG_20220117_221144.jpg

[alke46]

Finished cleaning up the valves of the GS1000E today, getting closer to start the process of lapping the valves and then start putting the top end back together unless I run into more stuff that needs attention. Got to check the valve guides for sure, I think #3 exhaust might have to be replaced. Don't know for sure yet.

Anyway, I just wanted to post this to see if posting pictures from flickr is still as easy on this newly updated forum.

IMG_20220314_153023549 by Larry Alkire, on Flickr

IMG_20220314_152942722 by Larry Alkire, on Flickr

And it looks like it still works just fine.

edit: this is what happens when you get old and have too much spare time.

[Rich82GS750TZ]

Those look good enough to eat off of, Larry. Nice job. Yes, the pictures posted fine.

[1978GS750E]

Finished cleaning up the valves of the GS1000E today, getting closer to start the process of lapping the valves and then start putting the top end back together unless I run into more stuff that needs attention. Got to check the valve guides for sure, I think #3 exhaust might have to be replaced. Don't know for sure yet.

Larry,

You are aware that carbon deposits are what holds these old motors together aren't you? LOL

Nice work!

[cowboyup3371]

Very pretty Larry; I can almost brush my teeth in them

[alke46]

Larry,

You are aware that carbon deposits are what holds these old motors together aren't you? LOL

Nice work![/QUOTE]

I've got lots of RTV sealant for that. I might just paint the engine with RTV

[storm 64]

Finished cleaning up the valves of the GS1000E today, getting closer to start the process of lapping the valves and then start putting the top end back together unless I run into more stuff that needs attention. Got to check the valve guides for sure, I think #3 exhaust might have to be replaced. Don't know for sure yet.

Larry,

You are aware that carbon deposits are what holds these old motors together aren't you? LOL

Nice work!

Hey! We have a LIKE BUTTON now!