Author Topic: Brrrrr winter. Whatcha working on ? (Read 13384 times)

MerleLowe · « **Reply #60 on:** January 22, 2025, 01:42:16 PM »

I've put aside the MC projects until it warms up a bit and I can fix the fuel tank in my 2004 Chevy Colorado.

While it's too cold to roll around on the driveway under a truck, I've started spring cleaning early. Found this (which I'm keeping)

Tom · « **Reply #61 on:** January 22, 2025, 02:58:55 PM »

I got 1 of those (the book) & two of those. (the bike) I bought the book after I bought the 1st bike.

MerleLowe · « **Reply #62 on:** January 22, 2025, 03:34:45 PM »

Then found this one. Must have bought that more than 15 years ago. The Guzzi part stuck in the back of my mind to resurface years later and lead me to the V85TT

inditx · « **Reply #63 on:** February 04, 2025, 08:03:40 PM »

Quote from: inditx on December 07, 2024, 08:56:38 PM

Well, on the 2014 Honda CB1100;
I pulled the full exhaust (dual) and center stand off and saved at least 40#!
Awaiting Santa and a full Delkevic exhaust and O2 bypass.

On the 2023 V85;
Awaiting Santa and a mistral boost plug.

That is all and to all a good night!
inditx

Scrapped the exhaust on the Honda as I was warned about a few gotchas so I put the stock back on.

Trading the V85 so, they’re ya go!
inditx

egschade · « **Reply #64 on:** February 05, 2025, 06:36:56 AM »

Work on the Carbon is complete. Fluids changed, wiring done, fork springs and oil changed, cylinder guards installed, 2nd seat redone w/ better foam, LED headlight and new Bridgestone A41s installed. Next up is getting the F650GS in shape for the season with oil/coolant change, new tires and seat mods.

guzzisteve · « **Reply #65 on:** February 05, 2025, 08:02:06 AM »

73 Bevel Duc, carb issues

Moparnut72 · « **Reply #66 on:** February 05, 2025, 09:13:12 AM »

I am supposed to be working on my diesel Ram. Need to change oil, oil filter, fuel filter, water separator,air filter and intake manifold filter. I also need to adjust the valves but I might let a local shop that owes me a big favor do them. I may still do them if I can find a way to turn the motor over without the special tool which also requires crawling under the truck which would require many trips back and forth. Just waiting for better weather, I don't use the truck much so no big rush I use one of my bikes for errands etc.
kk

Alfetta · « **Reply #67 on:** February 05, 2025, 09:47:20 AM »

Trying to get my Jeep liberty heater to work..... AGAIN..... !
If this keeps up, I'm going back to an early VW beetle, they didn't make much heat either, but with far less parts !

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #68 on:** February 05, 2025, 06:29:16 PM »

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #69 on:** February 05, 2025, 07:30:48 PM »

Spent yesterday and today polishing the T-3's wheels and spokes. Been along time since they received a really good polishing.

GliderJohn

Phil/TX · « **Reply #70 on:** February 05, 2025, 09:33:35 PM »

My 1982 BMW R100 RS, total clean up, haven’t been cleaned in years.Painted wheels, brake over haul, carbs, cables, new throttle sleeve, a pinstripes. I’m sure I left a lot out, but just one bolt on the shift lever ( broke it off inside the transmission,) a friend (genius) got the bolt out, without pulling the transmission! Just waiting on the instruments which are being rebuilt.

snobear · « **Reply #71 on:** February 06, 2025, 09:34:59 AM »

Completed a bunch of restoration work on the KB5 including shortening the frame 31" to make it a shorty dually

Phil/TX · « **Reply #72 on:** February 06, 2025, 12:50:37 PM »

Another project/ up grade on my V7 Corsa, waiting for new adjustable handlebars.

Tom H · « **Reply #73 on:** February 06, 2025, 09:48:22 PM »

A late '73 R75/5 LWB large tank that will live with my early '73 R75/5 SWB toaster tank. Will try to post a pic soon.

Tom

jrt · « **Reply #74 on:** February 07, 2025, 08:59:12 AM »

I'm making a new set of footpeg hangers for the Yardbird. The pegs are from an R6. I probably wont' get any more horsepower, but I'm sure the bike will go faster.

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #75 on:** February 07, 2025, 12:58:18 PM »

Working on not getting sunburned.

guzzisteve · « **Reply #76 on:** February 07, 2025, 01:10:11 PM »

Enjoy, enjoy, sunny & warm here too. Just got back from ride, trying to put honeyDO's on the slow burner. It's not working too well, ha,ha, ha!!!!!!!

guzzisteve · « **Reply #77 on:** February 09, 2025, 03:20:40 PM »

09 Ducati Monster, hoses & wiring hanging on exhaust, no cover to hold up. now it's apart waiting.

Moparnut72 · « **Reply #78 on:** February 09, 2025, 08:03:52 PM »

This is a picture from a number of years ago. It needs a complete refresh which I started last spring and then put on hold when touring season started. As soon as the weather gets better I will jump back on it. I had two 50's 40 HP Mercurys on it now I am converting to an 80's 115 HP Chrysler which was originally a West Bend.
kk

Scott Carpenter · « **Reply #79 on:** March 14, 2025, 01:24:16 PM »

"Groundspeed" by Earl. That's what I'm working on this weekend, when not riding or reading. I used to play it all the time....

Oca Grassa · « **Reply #80 on:** March 15, 2025, 03:43:41 PM »

Only thing I’ve been working on is putting more miles on my Norge!! Riding rain or shine is good for mental well being and maintaining skills.

Truth be told, I’ve spent considerable time on the Norge’s mechanicals. However, it seems to be at the point now where I can just ride and monitor things.

Also been working on a used (read crashed) front OEM fairing for my Monster S2R. I have a DP carbon “touring” fairing and screen on it now, but found myself wishing for the stock OEM set up.

It was rashed and cracked but I’ve fixed almost all of that and primered it. Got some low spots to fill and a whole lot of sanding to go. A small piece was also missing but I’ve fabbed up a new section from a bit of broken fairing I had laying around.

It has a ways to go yet before I can install it with a new to me wind screen. Hope to be done by summer…but if not, the DP set up works for now. There are several other projects at various stages of completion that I put a few hours of time on when the opportunity presents itself. Not like I get bored from lack of things to get done.

Vagrant · « **Reply #81 on:** March 15, 2025, 07:22:04 PM »

I’m just riding. Arivaca roller coaster road today. 4000 on the v85, 3000 on the v7 since start of 25.

guzziart · « **Reply #82 on:** March 16, 2025, 05:14:18 AM »

Since my 12/8 post, I got the engine back together and in the bike last week.

Yesterday I ran it for the first time since reassembly, put the tank and seat on. Weather permitting, I hope to take it out for a run this coming week. So, that's what I've been working on.

Stevex · « **Reply #83 on:** March 16, 2025, 11:06:33 AM »

CB1300 at post #10 rebuilt, ready to go.

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