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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Silver Goose on January 18, 2016, 08:48:58 PM
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With the winter in full bloom, and for a little while motorcycle riding has stopped or at least curtailed, I thought a thread like this could highlight some of the talents of the members.
With the broad base of talents I am sure many great projects, albeit not only motorcycles, could be posted and ideas shared.
As long as the projects, are in keeping with the forum rules, no project is out of bounds.
AS soon as I figure out the phot posting I will attach a few project pics. In the meantime post pics and/or written descriptions of your projects.
Good Luck
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I'm building yet another Loop based Guzzi out of parts I have accumulated. Today I worked on the dual disc front end some more. The fork tubes I needed were still on the chassis I'll be using, so the first order of business was to remove and disassemble the forks. All went well until it was time to remove the "nut" that holds the lower bushing onto the tube. On Saturday I made a crude tool to do the job:
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and it worked great on a few bent tubes I had in the junk bin. But, it wouldn't budge the ones on the good tubes. Instead the notches rounded out:
(https://scontent.fash1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/12541028_827777787344354_2839662939631275908_n.jpg?oh=b0d0f5a73b217a8cf42dcbef4155803e&oe=57012424)
I wasn't going to let it defeat me and since I needed to machine out the threads at the bottom of the tubes anyway, decided to drill the nut out. Chucked it up in the "big" lathe:
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which took care of the problem quickly. I drilled through the nut, taking out the threads and boring the tube deep enough to clear the spring "cup" at full compression.
(https://scontent.fash1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpl1/v/t1.0-9/12509736_827777804011019_1921234824076020973_n.jpg?oh=190714a5174bca2464368851800d9d42&oe=573AC846)
(https://scontent.fash1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/12552942_827777707344362_1731767010777361918_n.jpg?oh=771a0bbf02a274f67a81ea829fa3f9ec&oe=57407E80)
Combined with Convert fork lowers, dampers and springs
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along with modified Loop top plugs,
(https://scontent.fash1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/12552781_826905910764875_5089644740408339808_n.jpg?oh=9d87b65e4114213f4bb0bf75a4fdff9c&oe=5731C8FB)
I now had a pair of complete disc brake fork legs.
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After lunch I thought I'd better get back to the paying work... :grin:
Last week I made a pair of 10 mm thick aluminum disc spacers. Two chunks of 5" diameter x 1" thick aluminum and several hours of work on the small Logan lathe and I was done.
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(https://scontent.fash1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlf1/v/t1.0-9/12509301_826021847519948_7516068909428283349_n.jpg?oh=7b0d793d70c537de86ecf9d8286a40d8&oe=5749CB5D)
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You see, Talent.
Great job.
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Well, I can't compete with the lathe man, but today I made some progress on my Piaggio 250 MP3 scooter rear end, changing it's tranny oil and figuring out what caused the verticle slop in the rear tire since I switched from a scooter tire to a car radial tire. After I button this side up it's time to replace the drive belt on the other side. After that comes my other bike/scooter maintenance projects. Then there's the rebuild of the damaged toy hauler from a roof leak, so I better get busy.
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Nothing, got a new job and went to happy hour to celebrate!!
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It was in a friends garage,not mine, but...helped him set a nice beam down the center of the office/lounge space he's building at one end of a newly constructed 40 X 60 insulated shop. You know, a nice place to relax and have refreshments after a rough day goofing off! :boozing: Then I went home and stoked up the wood stove in my own shop so our cars will be nice and warm for the drive to work in the morning. :thumb:
Terry
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L'Argento,
I went out and measured my current work bench/cabinets. Then I compared result parameters to the blank concrete pad foundation in my new motorcycle garage at the new Villa. Plan on calling a local contractor and getting an estimate to install a system, and storage for both garages. Gazed longingly at both bikes meanwhile recovering from a cold. I think, just maybe, I can take the V7R out for a spin Tuesday if the sneezing reduces. Low fever appears to have broken.
Wow on lathe and you serious creative types. I am a clod by comparison. Not my talent.
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Found out that the Luger I bought a year ago this weekend is in fact an all numbers matching 1918 including the grips. The magazines, alas, are not matching.
That, and set up my Tormek tool sharpening rig. Yee-hay.
Todd.
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Nothing, got a new job and went to happy hour to celebrate!!
congrats John!
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congrats John!
Thanks John! :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: You're a good friend!
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congrats John!
Yeah , John is back to helping people :bow:
Dusty
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Submitted yet another warranty tappet claim...... (sigh...)
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Submitted yet another warranty tappet claim...... (sigh...)
Thank you Pete .
Dusty
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Switched the trickle charger from the Honda to the Triumph. It was exhausting. :wink:
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Yeah , John is back to helping people :bow:
Dusty
Yes, back to crescent cutting at the outhouse factory in Ozark, Mo. :thumb: <my dream job> :thumb:
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This one is a full monty freebie! Bike only had its warranty activated last year :thumb:. 6750 or so Km and the wear is evident....
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1671/24475707345_b70cf3d511_z.jpg)
Pete
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Yes, back to crescent cutting at the outhouse factory in Ozark, Mo. :thumb: <my dream job> :thumb:
Hey , do what you love :laugh:
Dusty
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First, I turned the heat up a bit so it was warm enough in the garage to work. Then I worked to locate and tighten the LED running lights firmly before I pinned them in place.
The bike (an '07 R1200R w/ 60K miles on the clock) is about ready to go. It has new tires, brake pads, a reorganization of the wiring under the seat, the Rostra CC installed, my ancient Givi top case mounted and the tank panniers and tank bag in place. It needs to go to the KY dealer when the weather warms for a new fuel strip in the tank (warranty work) and I need a few more inches on the top of the-Tech windshield (maybe a Laminar Lip). Last is figuring out how to mount, stack and carry the normal gear I take on the road.
Ride safe. We're half way through January. Another month and the riding season will begin again.
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I'm about three-quarters of the way through my annual flush-and-bleed routine of the brakes on my eight bikes. Without a lift it would have been almost impossible (for an old guy) to properly work on the rear caliper of my Aluminium. Until a couple of days ago, I didn't realize that it had a floating caliper; I had never seen that on a bike before (then, the next day, found TWO floating calipers on my KLR 650 . . . how about that?)
Regardless of the considerable research I've done on the linked brakes on the MG, I have not found a way to vacuum-bleed the left front and rear brakes successfully. What I wound up doing was vacuum-bleeding the rear, then bleeding the left front by pumping the foot brake. That did a perfectly satisfactory job, with a nice hard pedal, but it's not clear to me if there's anything I can do to temporarily make the proportioning valve allow fluid flow to the front caliper while vacuum bleeding. Minor issue . . .
Today I'll tackle the rear brake on the Ducati Monster 1200. Front brakes and clutch, which I did yesterday, were very easy. That rear caliper is pretty deeply placed on the right side, but accessible only from the left (through the wheel). But since I'm retired, and the garage is well-lighted and warm, I'll just have to bear up under the burden . . . :grin:
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answered a few calls from sales reps in the morning. Finalized construction documents for a sold job, designed a 32x18 multiroof pavilion for a customer.
then when it warmed up, I changed the oil and filter in the old Dodge, and drained and refilled the antifreeze now that the new pump isn't leaking like the first two I put on.
new wipers on the truck, and took some recycling to the recycle center.
Old head
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"I ain't even got a garage. You can call home and ask my wife."
However, whenever I pass by my bike, parked down below in a parking garage, I always touch it, talk nicely to it and promise it fun filled days to come.
Tom
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What is this shop/garage you speak of?
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Well after posting this thread, I went to shop to finish my cam/tappet check. Time for a new setup, bike has 18,000+ miles and now I will wait for a new setup. I will call Reno's Power sports and get in line for the upgrade kit. The wear on the tappets does not show metal flakes, yet, no need to push the last mile before failure.
Thanks to Wayne and Pete for the information and photos.
Keep posting
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Finishing up a NORGE seat rebuild for a customer.
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only 3 degrees out side today and the propane tank in my shop is empty. I sat in my den and reloaded some .38 Special +P ammo.
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I rebuilt the rocker box and cleaned the sludge traps on a BSA B25
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I continued work on my Ninja 250 to convert it to a "standard" motorcycle, currently working on remounting the instruments that were originally mounted in the fairing. Relevant to another thread, the bike will probably end up 25 pounds lighter. This isn't mine, it's a web photo I found that inspired me:
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/triplejim/motorcycles/Misc/naked_ninja_250_zpsfllizwgw.jpg)
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/triplejim/motorcycles/Misc/naked_ninja_250_zpsfllizwgw.jpg)
This really caught my eye and made me wonder why. Then it occurred to me that it reminds me of possibly my favorite "naked" bike ever - the first gen of Triumph Speed Triples:
(http://databikes.com/imgs/a/c/e/c/o/triumph__speed_triple_t_300_b_1994_1_lgw.jpg)
Have fun with the conversion
Todd.
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Tested a newly purchased (used) Meade 2045 telescope on a Manfrotto 410 junior gear head on my carbon Giotto tripod.
Telescope is about a pound over spec for the head and it shows. Once I have the device collimated and the guide scope aligned I'll dig out an old/heavy/metal tripod for the base. Then I look at stars and planets and wait for sun and snowmelt.... for the next three months.
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Quota
(http://www.adamsheritage.info/images/quota/jan19_2016_1.jpg)
Nick
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This really caught my eye and made me wonder why. Then it occurred to me that it reminds me of possibly my favorite "naked" bike ever - the first gen of Triumph Speed Triples:
Have fun with the conversion
Thanks Todd. Yes, there's definitely a similarity that I wasn't aware of. I'm planning to leave more of the rear bodywork too, so it may be a little closer. My daughter likes dark red, and the exhaust system is somewhat scraped up and a little rusty, so here's the computer-graphics version I'm shooting for, but I might adjust a little , based on your photo of the triple:
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/triplejim/motorcycles/Misc/naked_ninja_250_modified_red_black_exh_zpseqbxenk4.jpg)
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"I ain't even got a garage. You can call home and ask my wife."
However, whenever I pass by my bike, parked down below in a parking garage, I always touch it, talk nicely to it and promise it fun filled days to come.
Tom
Charlie Daniels Uneasy rider Man that's funny
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Found the intermittent short that was causing the KLR's headlight fuse to blow. Solder, heat shrink and new connectors and it's ready to go, right after I put the front half of the wiring harness back together (torn apart searching for the short...).
Next up is fixing the leaky valve cover on the farm's Suzuki 4 wheeler, and freshening up the Bonneville that's on the lift.
Trying to clear the deck before the '98 V11 EV gets here Friday!
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Now that I am retired with all this time on my hands I have never been so busy! I started a "honey do" list. I put down 22, my darling only came up with another two, but they are biggies.
The workshop has been fairly well used lately, and last night it was about putting the finishing touches on a set of shelves and a cabinet for the various soft drink and juice containers that up until now have been stopping me getting to the gym machine. My gym room is very small, but at 11pm last night the paint was dry enough to bring it all in and set them up, and now I now have plenty of room and things look a lot neater. Also got a few more drawer type containers made up to compartmentalize the various loads of munt that sit on my garage shelving.
With 12 of my 24 jobs ticked off the list already, the Princess is quite content with progress. However, with a steady request for assistance from the son as he is snowed under with work in his power steering and wheel alignment business, and setting up my nephew's new premises for his electrical business, I am finding that there is not too much spare time at the moment. One good thing is though, the weather has been stink for over a week so it is good to have inside workshop time.
I must add that not long ago The Princess talked me in to biting the bullet and getting a DeWalt combo kit 18 volt battery drill and impact driver kit with two 4 amp hour lithium batteries that I had my eye on. These are the brushless ones. Up until now I have always had lower end type battery drills, and I cannot believe just how good these tools are. The firm selling them had bought in a bulk lot and the kits were going out at below 1/2 price. (Guzzi content) :thumb:
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Rebuilt this
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with this
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/1974%20Guzzi%20750S/DSC04942_zpszf7bq2f2.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/1974%20Guzzi%20750S/DSC04942_zpszf7bq2f2.jpg.html)''
to this
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/1974%20Guzzi%20750S/DSC04979_zpsbyp2zdgy.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/1974%20Guzzi%20750S/DSC04979_zpsbyp2zdgy.jpg.html)
to eventually go back on this
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/1974%20Guzzi%20750S/DSC05008_zps5l7phb5f.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/1974%20Guzzi%20750S/DSC05008_zps5l7phb5f.jpg.html)
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(https://scontent.fash1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpl1/v/t1.0-9/12507350_826905914098208_4330671724447626425_n.jpg?oh=861e0ee1a3c2d4b539dde168778cec2b&oe=5747644E)
Nice work, Charlie.. :thumb:
Moved the Kid's Spot out of the shop waiting on wheels,
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c294/elwood59/20160115_160639_zpsyomwydqw.jpg) (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/elwood59/media/20160115_160639_zpsyomwydqw.jpg.html)
and moved the Monocoupe project in.
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c294/elwood59/20160115_161603_zpsd8jj4nma.jpg) (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/elwood59/media/20160115_161603_zpsd8jj4nma.jpg.html)
Started looking at stuff to do. :smiley: There'll be some..
Oh, Ed the Rocket Scientist has a nozzle order for me. That'll kill a week or so.
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Walked in...walked out.
Washed the motorcycle, re-arranged the unicycles and bicycles and put air in the tires, tinkered with a new set of bike pedals for the mountain bike, did a bit of juggling, had a coffee, played with the Labrador and had a couple of neighbors come by to visit.
Tough day in the garage! Need to do it again!! :grin: :grin:
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Well the day started out cold, but the cows still needed to be fed along with the rest of the critters. A trip to the local McDonalds for coffee with a few old friends. As the day heated up (32f) I went the shop to finish the review of my flat tappet/cam drama.
The process went well, but the results are damning. No flakes, but no DLC. Time for a new setup, the price you pay for a unique machine.
Next up, pull out the Norge after all the riding season is just around the corner. I will pick a new battery tomorrow and check everything out.
Keep posting
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Pushed the Tenni start button.
Works.
Covered the bike.
Waiting for 2 ft of snow....
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Assembled the other fork this morning, test fitted the axle, bearings and spacers. Front tire arrived, so the front wheel is next.
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Well today was one of those days that makes it seem worthwhile. They don't happen very often.
A bloke bought his new Stelvio over for a first service, (Wish he'd bought it from me. Grrrrr!) it was sold in Sydney by a 'Box Shop' with little experience and had had precisely zero set up. When it arrived it was running like the proverbial bag of shit. Not suprising as the valves were at ten and twelve and the TB's were out by a motza.
Three hours later it was sorted and remapped and the owner returned. "Take it for a ride and see wotcher fink." Sez I. Fifteen minutes later he comes back. "And?" Sez I. "Happy!" Sez he,"Amazing! It's like a different bike. No lurching, smooth as butter, just goes from nothing to......forever!"
Half an hour in the pub explaining how his bike actually works and he was riding away a happy man.
Nice!
Pete
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Satisfying, no doubt. :smiley:
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Half an hour in the pub explaining how his bike actually works and he was riding away a happy man.
Customers made happy by good work can make one's day, that's for sure. And if I knew a dealer who did good work and then took me to a pub afterward, I might start going to a dealer for help.
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Here in the sunny south it's 20F in my unheated garage so mostly I order parts and wait for warmer weather. We did have a heat wave about a week ago so I made a farkle for the V7. Since tolls are a growing fact of life here on the East Coast of the US, one really needs to have an E-ZPass (particularly for two of our tunnels where there are no attended toll stations...E-Z pass only or pay by the plate $$$$$). I made a bracket to support the E-Z Pass transponder. I'll move the transponder to the Stelvio when needed, once I make a bracket for that bike.
(https://peteryoungblood.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/13-V7-Special/i-3rNGJWd/0/M/DSCF0015-M.jpg)
The two holes are for Zip Ties so I can be sure the transponder won't fall off in case the Velcro fails
(https://peteryoungblood.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/13-V7-Special/i-6pM76h2/0/M/DSCF0016-M.jpg)
from the rider's seat.
(https://peteryoungblood.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/13-V7-Special/i-tftMkdb/0/M/DSCF0017-M.jpg)
custom knobs so it's easier to take the windscreen off for cleaning
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Made a small cardboard template of part which is, hopefully, to be 3d printet later on. Working on a "undertank" breather box to include both engine and gearbox breathing. If it turns out to be a success I will post some pictures.
But for know it is just a winter "tinker" project. 1 inch of snow and 14F does not make for good riding weather.
BR StubkierDK
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Switched the trickle charger from the Honda to the Triumph. It was exhausting. :wink:
As I walked to the car, I noticed the trickle charger was glowing an intermittent off and green. Good sign. Damn, now that was really tiring! I may have to put on the insulated clothing to move the charger to the BMW R100GS for a few weeks. (I'm in agreement with your post BTW .... double wink.)
My garage isn't heated, and it's just too cold to do anything other than start the car, turn on the heated seat, and let her run for a few minutes with the garage door half open.
Good news is .... oil and filters were changed in both bikes in November, so, aside from new tires for both bikes, I'm ready to go come springtime. Well, the Guzzi does need a new oil pressure gauge, and maybe an oil temp gauge. But that's for later.
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Customers made happy by good work can make one's day, that's for sure. And if I knew a dealer who did good work and then took me to a pub afterward, I might start going to a dealer for help.
THAT is customer service! :thumb:
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I worked on the snow blower. All the needle bearings in the drive gears were rusted tight
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Griso's rear wheel is off for a new tire and brake check.
Pulled the CARC, ordered swingarm grease seals. Once the seals arrive then I'll pull the swingarm and driveshaft. yeah I know I'm supposed to order parts before I tear-down but I never seem to get it right
A question for the Gallery is should I soak the U-joints in oil? I've heard it's helpful in older Guzzi's
In a couple of weeks when my new front rotors arrive I'll pull the front wheel for new rotors, brake check and tires. I do have the tire and pads
Maybe while I'm waiting on my rotors I should just go ahead and change out the alternator belt then deal with the gremlins in the oil pressure sending unit. I figure on crimping or soldering a decent spade connect on the sending unit.
Just a few little projects on my G11 @ 41,000 miles.
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Griso's rear wheel is off for a new tire and brake check.
Pulled the CARC, ordered swingarm grease seals. Once the seals arrive then I'll pull the swingarm and driveshaft. yeah I know I'm supposed to order parts before I tear-down but I never seem to get it right
A question for the Gallery is should I soak the U-joints in oil? I've heard it's helpful in older Guzzi's
In a couple of weeks when my new front rotors arrive I'll pull the front wheel for new rotors, brake check and tires. I do have the tire and pads
Maybe while I'm waiting on my rotors I should just go ahead and change out the alternator belt then deal with the gremlins in the oil pressure sending unit. I figure on crimping or soldering a decent spade connect on the sending unit.
Just a few little projects on my G11 @ 41,000 miles.
In all honesty I'd just check the trunnions for play or tightness. Because of the length of shaft between the trunnions and the gentler than the old days angles that they have to work at the CARC shafts seem to last a very long time. I.ve never had to replace one on any bike and my shaft at 90,000km was still perfectly serviceable.
As for lubing the front splines on the gearbox output shaft? As long as the trunnion and yokes are OK I wouldn't even bother removing it. Just give the splines a spray with chain lube from tieback of the yoke and let it find its way in. The 20 spline system isn't nearly as wear prone as the old ten spline setup anyway.
Pete
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I froze!! BRRR
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Got the 750S strip down a little further along,
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/1974%20Guzzi%20750S/DSC05020_zpsvxmozunf.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/1974%20Guzzi%20750S/DSC05020_zpsvxmozunf.jpg.html)
As the parts come off the get cleaned, sorted, bead blasted or a going over with the fine wire brush wheel and the boxes are starting to fill up
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/1974%20Guzzi%20750S/DSC05023_zpseh9akfq2.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/1974%20Guzzi%20750S/DSC05023_zpseh9akfq2.jpg.html)
Some one must have dropped the bike while the steering lock was enraged?
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/1974%20Guzzi%20750S/DSC05019_zpshkjc7myv.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/1974%20Guzzi%20750S/DSC05019_zpshkjc7myv.jpg.html)
Parts ready for powder coating
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/1974%20Guzzi%20750S/DSC04982_zpsvehzyhwb.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/1974%20Guzzi%20750S/DSC04982_zpsvehzyhwb.jpg.html)
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Love the dirty great AFS spanner on the wall. We have a rack of 'em in the workshop to frighten people! :evil:
pete
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Repositioned and tightened the left hand switchgear 'cos it was moving when I pulled the choke lever. Thought about changing the oil come Saturday - that really tuckered me out.....
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Canuck is that steering stem bent or is that an illusion?
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Canuck is that steering stem bent or is that an illusion?
Bent I think, not going to use it on the 750S, I have another lower triple I will swap out and then replace the bent stem with a good one I have from a 850T.
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What I did in my garage- got a small welding machine and am learning to weld. Right now I am in the make a mess of everything stage. Looking forward to being able to complete some small projects. Having fun learning something new.
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Finally got fed up with the backlash in the LM2's gear lever so took it off and have ordered a rod eye end to replace the ball joint.
I'll be taking off the the gearbox lever and filling the groove that stops the ball on the ball joint rotating with JB Weld.
Finally, going to get a Delrin bush made up to replace the metal bush in the gear change pivot and ream it to provide a closer tolerance fit.
That should sort it.
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I just finished up a valve check on a Ducati Diavel. This multi-week project makes you appreciate working on Guzzi bikes.
Change oil, drain coolant, remove body, tank, radiators, belt covers, plugs and valve covers. Check all 16 gaps (8 open, 8 closer), new cam belts, new plugs, new coolant. Glad that is only every 15k miles...
In all, this ducati is VERY well put together, everything comes off in a logical fashion (more or less), and once you compare the factory manual, online videos, and another 3rd party guide you feel like you can tackle the belt swap. I've never tuned belts to a frequency before, so that was new.
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Charlie Daniels Uneasy rider Man that's funny
Gentlemen, we have a winner!
Tom
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Green teeth and all!!! :laugh: :laugh:
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I've never tuned belts to a frequency before, so that was new.
So, what pitch is it? D? :smiley: What's the process?
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This evening, I assembled the front wheel with the disc and axle spacers I made earlier.
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It all went together without issue, next up is altering a drum brake fender to fit.
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So, what pitch is it? D? :smiley: What's the process?
To replace belts one has to get the timing marks lined up on the crank, mark sprox and belts at key points, remove eccentric, swap belts counting belt teeth to match previous. This is a step that will cost major cash if you get it wrong. Some specific tools make this easier, but not required.
Tighten eccentric until tension is close to old belts by feel.
The garage hack way to avoid the $700 tool is to use a guitar tuner or download Gates belt tension app and get a real microphone for your phone. I used my phone
Find the longest run of belt and start plucking...The factory service manual states 110Hz +/-5Hz.
It's pretty easy to adjust once you get the feel for the app to trigger on the correct amplitude of 'pluck'. It's very repeatable.
Tighten jam nut, re-pluck both cylinders, done!
Double check by attempting to twist belt on longest run- it shouldn't go more than 45 degrees.
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Thanks! Kinda wondered how it was done.
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Loaded 300 lbs of barbell plates into a box over my 2wd F150s rear axle. Supposed to be snowing today but only an inch so far. Even that small amount of weight makes a difference in settling the rear end.
Tobit
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Even that small amount of weight makes a difference in settling the rear end.
Oh yeah it will. I remember a couple times when My Dodge B200 van couldn't quite make it up a hill, or out of a tight spot in the snow, and I'd ask the passenger to go to the back. If it was borderline, that would do the trick.
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I'm in the middle of my 1984 FLH restore. Last of the Shovelheads.
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Looking good Dave!
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Other than shaking a hand full of drywall screws around in an Ambo tank, and getting the frame ready for powder coat, I unpacked ny new Guzzi Doctor T-shirts...
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Back
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Worked. Yuck.
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Worked this morning too. Now I'm tired. :wink:
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Other than shaking a hand full of drywall screws around in an Ambo tank, and getting the frame ready for powder coat, I unpacked ny new Guzzi Doctor T-shirts...
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o521/jwalano/shift%20linkage/IMG_20160122_190718230_zpshhyplgt4.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/jwalano/media/shift%20linkage/IMG_20160122_190718230_zpshhyplgt4.jpg.html)
Back
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So how do we get one?
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The Plexus came out for a windshield "dusting". After 3 weeks and 1,000 miles out here in AZ.......I have not had a bug hit the windshield yet! :thumb:
Maybe I'm not riding fast enough?
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So how do we get one?
You can PM me or email me at theguzzidoctor@gmail.com I'm working on getting a PayPal store linked to my web site but, it's not up yet.
The shirts are 25.00 plus shipping and come in black that's in the picture or gray with black ink. Let me know what size and color, I only have a limited number of each.
I have hats too
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These are 25.00 each as well. The light is very cool! Ask Bad Chad, he's got one.
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A long week came home to unwind on this
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The bike came with Giladorni's
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Most of this bike is in need of some major work, other than good forks, new calipers, a decent seat and fenders most of it is pretty worn out. It supposedly had a crank, bearings and Giladorni;s replaced in the late 90's and a lot of other small parts were replaced. Looks like some one ran the crap out of it after its last rebuild. There is more dirt and rust in all the wheel, steering and swing arm bearings than grease.
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Repositioned and tightened the left hand switchgear 'cos it was moving when I pulled the choke lever. Thought about changing the oil come Saturday - that really tuckered me out.....
Did that oil today. And gave the steering head a check, lubed the throttle linkages, adjusted the tappets, changed the fuel filter and Plugs and then went for a quick spin :thumb:
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Other than shaking a hand full of drywall screws around in an Ambo tank, and getting the frame ready for powder coat, I unpacked ny new Guzzi Doctor T-shirts...
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o521/jwalano/shift%20linkage/IMG_20160122_190718230_zpshhyplgt4.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/jwalano/media/shift%20linkage/IMG_20160122_190718230_zpshhyplgt4.jpg.html)
Back
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Order off your website?
edit....never mind, should have read all the post first...
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I finally got around to re-arranging things to get the snow removal equipment to near the doors, and the lawn care stuff in the back.
It's hard to tell how much we've gotten so far because of the drifts, but, the depth is ranging from 18-24 inches.
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Finished replacing all my 4' fluorescent bulbs with LED replacements & added a few new ones. Finally now have decent lighting in the garage.....and light that doesn't dim/hum/etc. in cold weather.
Helps me support my mantra:
If it ain't broke,
Keep fixin' it 'till it is.
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Beautiful work, Dave.. :thumb:
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Today, I moved in my next big project, besides the other big projects I already have here...
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This is the 1913 Indian that we will attempt to run in the 2016 Cannonball this September.
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Today in the shop, I worked on...the shop! The ceiling insulation/drywall/paint and light fixtures are in. I'm now engaged in the laborious process of waterproofing the cinderblock walls. I think I'll leave the walls white...the room lights up really well. After this, I just have to assemble the new shelving and start organizing.
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Finished up the (yuck) Job I've been working on this week.
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Back to the multi year Monocoupe project. Managed to get the floorboard/rudder/brake pedal assembly out that whoever did it decided to make non removable. :rolleyes:
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Started cutting interior fabric out.
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Mocked up the front fender in between rounds of shoveling. Drum brake braces were too long, a Cal 3 rear brace was too short. I have a bunch of crusty Loop braces, so decided to shorten a pair. 1.375" off of the rear/lower and 1" off of the front/upper and the fender fits pretty well. Still need to figure out a central brace.
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You'll notice that unlike an original disc Eldo front end (or T3 and Convert), I've decided to flip the fork legs so that the calipers are behind the forks. That way, there's no need for the hard to find/no longer available disc Eldo braces. Plus, hose routing will be much easier and nicer looking.
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I cut a square hole in the 1/8th inch steel plate that the seat of my mobility scooter slides on.
Now I can see the volt meter I installed last month.
All I had to do was chuck the mobility scooter in the milling machine and mill a 1 2/3 X 2 1/2 inch window to see through.
Okay, I cheated and took the plate out from under the seat to do it.
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Building tooling and modifications so I could mount a LoopFrame 4-speed casing sideways to my 3-in-1 ShopTask. Had to drill the level inspection hole for a thread insert. Only one good thread left in there. With my mill head lifted to max I ended up with 1/16" clearance from the drill bit tip. I've lived with leaky, off-angle hand installations on earlier machines and I prefer the squareness of machine installation whenever possible.
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Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA
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Was snowing w/I called work this AM, so I stayed home, wife's Chevy SUV is in the Garage here cause it leaks in water .
Nothing left to do but smoke cigars & sip a bit of whiskey.
Update: bottles empty now
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Building tooling and modifications so I could mount a LoopFrame 4-speed casing sideways to my 3-in-1 ShopTask. Had to drill the level inspection hole for a thread insert. Only one good thread left in there. With my mill head lifted to max I ended up with 1/16" clearance from the drill bit tip. I've lived with leaky, off-angle hand installations on earlier machines and I prefer the squareness of machine installation whenever possible.
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Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA
No, that's all wrong. You must shim it in place with left over wood scraps and wedge it with your knee
and one elbow while holding the half inch portable drill motor with the other hand, praying that the drill doesn't grab and cause the whole thing to rotate snapping off the bit just below the surface of the hole.
BTW Nice multi tool.