what did you wrench on today??

[ptegsotic]

replaced starter motor in Tacoma
got 23 yrs out of original so worth the pain-in-the-a$$ it was I guess
youtube saves the day again

[alke46]

No wrenching for me today as I have about 8" of snow to remove from the driveway and sidewalks. But as soon as I can get to it, this is what I have to wrench on next.

IMG_20230213_165537462 by Larry Alkire, on Flickr

IMG_20230213_165733019 by Larry Alkire, on Flickr

IMG_20230215_153222817 by Larry Alkire, on Flickr

IMG_20230215_153222817 by Larry Alkire, on Flickr

Fine German engineering my azz

[Brendan W]

Speaking of which. My 96 R1100R had a surging issue at low throttle. The cable goes to the left and a second runs over to the right which has the single TPS.
The link cable stretches and you need to re-balance. There is a lot of advice about the balancing procedure involving temperatures, fans, carbtunes on and off idle.
So I'm thinking that, if after all that measuring, all you do is take slack out of the link cable, why not do it anyway and see if things get better.
Thirty seconds and half a turn of the adjuster later and the bike runs a dream

[Grimly]

Speaking of which. My 96 R1100R had a surging issue at low throttle. The cable goes to the left and a second runs over to the right which has the single TPS.
The link cable stretches and you need to re-balance. There is a lot of advice about the balancing procedure involving temperatures, fans, carbtunes on and off idle.
So I'm thinking that, if after all that measuring, all you do is take slack out of the link cable, why not do it anyway and see if things get better.
Thirty seconds and half a turn of the adjuster later and the bike runs a dream

Reminds me of the one-plug-lead-off at a time to balance the old boxers. However, those incautious enough to try it with electronic ignition fitted had to be very careful to carry a spare plug and ensure a good earth path on the dead plug side.
I've no doubt the manual at the time was full of pointless steps, too.

[Sandy]

replaced starter motor in Tacoma
got 23 yrs out of original so worth the pain-in-the-a$$ it was I guess
youtube saves the day again

It's a Tacoma. Did you figure out why it failed so soon? Lol.

[Sixdog]

Started working on my 80 GS1000ST ( Australian Wes Cooley ). Going to clean it up and make some very mild modifications.

[steve murdoch]

Started working on my 80 GS1000ST ( Australian Wes Cooley ). Going to clean it up and make some very mild modifications.

Nice to see you on this site, Mario.
I am a long time member on the CB1100F site.
Great looking ST.

[Sixdog]

Hey Steve!!! Thank You!!! I also have 4 CB1100r's I have to get out and sell..... I think I'm just nuts

[jacko]

1981 gs650e
guy I bought it from had put on some cafe handlebars that I wasn't really into. back to stock now:

before photo

[Finn]

Rear brake on GS felt funky and rear wheel was hard to turn.

Dismounted rear caliper and noticed that pistons were stuck.

Ordered rebuild set and now I'm waiting for it to complete the job. Front calipers seem to work OK.

[Runningdog]

Just finishing up getting my basket 1979 GS750E all together and tweaked right. It came with an engine with rebuilt top end and rings, so naturally, had a look at the valve clearnces. The cam cover gasket had been glued on, both cover and barrel sides. Tapping razors in finally loosened the gasket, then much time clearing the gasket detritus from both surfaces.

While new gasket and half moons are coming, checked and set the shims to spec. One valve too tight, one too loose, six within spec, but mostly a bit on the tight side (0.04mm). Three were at 0.07mm, so left them alone. I had a good enough assortment of shims in my shop for most adjustments, but did have to visit my local Suzuki dealer to get one other shim, happily exchanged, with no cost to me.

I have already been accepted fo Collector Plate for this bike, so maybe in a month, when the winter sand gets swept from our roads, I get to ride. Already took it up our street to verify that everything works.

[Finn]

This is from few weeks ago:

My GSX1100EF had a bit of cracks in front end dust seals and the whole front end was rather soft and tired.

I was looking at springs and what else was needed when my buddy since early 70's called from local dealer informing that he has an alternative solution: a full NOS front end which has been sitting in their warehouse for the past 35 years or so.

Price difference was minor so decision was quite easy.

Oil was changed and the front end now feels like new. Probably need to get a new rear shock too to upgrade the rear.

[dorkburger]

Wow! Interesting that there's NOS stuff like that still hanging around. I rebuilt mine with straight rate springs, cartridge emulators, and disabled the anti dives. Definitely an improvement.

[johnod]

Wow! Interesting that there's NOS stuff like that still hanging around. I rebuilt mine with straight rate springs, cartridge emulators, and disabled the anti dives. Definitely an improvement.

I did all of that as well as upgrading the brakes, much better. 79 GS1000S

[GS1150Pilot]

Decarboned the intake, replaced plugs and did an oil change on the Kia Soul today. Plugs were probably the originals.