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Pinned So what have you done to your bike today?

Discussion in 'The Pub' started by kiffsta, Nov 3, 2013.

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  1. Tim_

    Tim_ resident nutcase Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    Re-fitted the tail that was on the Storm when I picked it up & ran new wires for the rear indicators. I don't know what the guy who wired if all up was thinking. He had the led number plate light earthed through the tail light wiring so when you apply the brake it cuts out the number plate light. Ring terminal under a subframe bolt isn't that hard surely. All sorted & ready for the end of the month now. Can't wait!
    Got a set of manual cam chain tensioners on the way from the states too. That'll ease my mind when cracking the throttle.
    Also fit a variable current flasher relay so no more hyper flashing indicators
     
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    Last night cleaned the cb250 I picked up for $600 to see how it would come up- not too bad eventually. Went out today and bought new bars, grips and mirrors to get it ready for a blue slip. Hopefully on the road soon.
     
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  4. kiffsta

    kiffsta Senior Member

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    Took my cibby to the track, having a ball


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  5. Frankster

    Frankster Grey Pride...Adventure before Dementia Staff Member Premium Member Ride and Events Crew

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    Good to hear Chris. Is this the smokey one? Take some pics and post.

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  6. Murdo

    Murdo The Good Doctor Staff Member Contributing Member Ride and Events Crew

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    Put my 1967 Yamaha YDS5 250 up on the work table and started stripping it for restoration.
    This is the day I picked it up.
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    Frankster Grey Pride...Adventure before Dementia Staff Member Premium Member Ride and Events Crew

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    What's attached to the comstar wheel in the background?
     
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  8. Murdo

    Murdo The Good Doctor Staff Member Contributing Member Ride and Events Crew

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    A CX500 frame. Already been restored to a riding bike (not mine).
     
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    A tiny bit of progress on my R4 project. Made part of the new rear fuel tank bracket and then spent most of the rest of the day trying to find some silicon bronze welding rods so I could attach it to the fuel tank. Frustrating, doesn't begin to describe it.
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    I will get one of these (CX500 or CX650) one day. Always liked them. Good engineering and solid. Not sure "plastic maggot" was an endearing nickname!
     
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  11. Murdo

    Murdo The Good Doctor Staff Member Contributing Member Ride and Events Crew

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    After talking with a couple of owners at the VJMC National rally last month, the 650 is the one to have. More grunt than the 500 and handles better with the Pro-link rear end.
     
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    Have you ever seen the CX400 they used to sell in Japan? One or two were brought into Australia...couldn't pull the skin off a rice pudding!
     
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  13. Fox McScrooge

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    Drained the gearbox oil and radiator. Removed the clutch and clutch case. Fixed the kick starter, installed a new gasket and refitted the clutch case and clutch. Fitted new fasteners to clutch case, reed block and magneto cover. Fitted two new studs to the front barrel which were the wrong length so the lower radiator mount now works properly. Fitted a magnetic drain plug for the gearbox. Fitted new hose kit. Adjusted the power valves. Fitted a new seal in the oil injection pump, fitted it and adjusted it. Adjusted chain tension. Fitted the exhausts. Fitted new plug caps. Charged the battery and fitted it. Synchronised the the carbies. Topped up the fluids. Bled the oil injection pump. Did some testing with the ignition. Gave it all a wash. Sat down and had a beer.
     
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  14. GreyImport

    GreyImport Administrator Staff Member The Chief Contributing Member

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    Glad u had time left for the beer!

    Now your done Fox can u drop around to my shed for a week for a few odd jobs :drinks:
     
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  15. Fox McScrooge

    Fox McScrooge Well-Known Member Premium Member Contributing Member

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    One of the good things about rotating is in the home time I get plenty of time to work on the bikes or whatever and any parts I order are generally waiting when I get back. I'm also getting quite keen to ride the thing. I'm heading to Fraser for a week on the 21st and I'm hoping to have it done by then so I can get a week and a half on it before I head back to prison.
     
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    Now that is a good idea Mr Grey.
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    What you see here is the original rear tank bracket that belongs to my Yamaha. Guess where it is now?
     
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    The parts are generally waiting unless I sent them. :headbang:
     
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  18. Fox McScrooge

    Fox McScrooge Well-Known Member Premium Member Contributing Member

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    I can't even begin to guess.

    I got the screwdrivers by the way. Good quality and already used in anger.
     
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  19. maelstrom

    maelstrom LiteTek Staff Member Premium Member 250cc Vendor Contributing Member

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    Aah the screwdrivers have finally come home to roost and a good thing too. We need more stunning pics of your work Mr Fox. I, on the other hand, can submit more images of wanton destruction.
     
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  20. Fox McScrooge

    Fox McScrooge Well-Known Member Premium Member Contributing Member

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    I'll post some more soon Blair. It's funny as I get toward the end of some spannering and I've done things like wet blasting; I look at all the bits and pieces which haven't been restored/replaced, or aren't great quality rather than the new bits. I reckon next bike I do I'm going to do every nut and bolt. Still it's not looking too bad. Here's hoping it runs without any dramas. ;)
     
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