1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.

Pinned So what have you done to your bike today?

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

  1. Frankster

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

    Messages:
    3,976
    Likes Received:
    2,200
    Trophy Points:
    923
    Joined:
    Nov 19, 2013
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Gardener
    Location:
    Tasmania
    Home Page:
    My Bike:
    Spada, VT250F & ZX2R
    Okay, It's not a 2fiftycc, so I won't take up too much space on this thread. I recently started to track down an electrical issue with my Vmax. What started as a normal investigative task has turned into a major episode. Not that I'm complaining, but lots to do still. The story so far...

    VMax 2014.jpg
    I've had this bike for about 4 or 5 years. Bought it from a guy in NSW country. Lets call him a LSOS. I've stopped believing previous owners when they say it's "great". I've learnt what I think is great seems to differ wildly with most other people. Anyhoot, after the normal cleanup, fluid change and maintenance, I rode her for a while and then parked her while other projects took over. The bike had always struggled to start and a new battery hadn't fixed this so this was my first "job" when I took the covers off her recently. Went straight to the starter as this seemed like the most likely culprit. To get to the starter you almost need to pull the front off the bike. I did because I didn't want to break anything. The starter was covered in oil and the armature was not making good contact. Also, this is a very early Vmax and some came from the factory with a 2-brush starter. I rebuilt the starter and it checks out fine to the specs in the manual, so we're ready to go.

    While I had the front wheel off I realised the tyre was 11 years old. Still not too bad, but off to Pablo's I go for a nice new sticky black thing.

    Now, this bike is the only bike I use the back brake on. It has single pot calipers up front and they are not great. While apart I notice they're a bit weepy, so off they come for a service.

    Forks look okay (no weeping), but a small sample of the fork oil stunk and was black, so off they come for a rebuild.

    The bike "tram-tracked" a bit, but given the frame on these things is marginal, I just rode it as is. Now with everything off I can see the error of my ways. The headstem bearings have no grease and are basically stuck in place. Weird that the bike was rideable with this much wrong. You guessed it, out they came and in goes a new set of roller bearings.

    And finally, the electrics on these old bikes is flakey, so I took the opportunity to upgrade some of the wiring and include a fan bypass switch for those traffic light moments on 40 degree days. I should have her back together in a few weeks...yes, due to multiple commitments and "must do" activities, I won't be touching the bike again for at least 2 weeks after tomorrow. It will be good if I can get the front end on her before I head off. See you soon.

    Vmax.jpg
    Front End.jpg
    Brakes.jpg
    Forks.jpg
     
    • Nice Work Nice Work x 3
    • Like Like x 2
  2. my67xr

    my67xr Bike Enthusiast Staff Member Premium Member Contributing Member

    Messages:
    4,313
    Likes Received:
    2,383
    Trophy Points:
    898
    Joined:
    Jun 18, 2016
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Panel Beater, Spray Painter, Custom Fabricator
    Location:
    Adelaide, South Australia
    My Bike:
    Yamaha's , 1990 FZR250R 3LN3 , 1986 XT250TS 57R , 1984 IT200L 43G, 1976 IT400C 510
    My 3LN3 Service Manual Supplement is posted and on it's way to me :dance2:

    Seller sent me a message saying he couldn't list it on ebay due to some problem and said i'd have to get it through Buyee (more expensive)
    I said thank's for trying and that i would look elsewhere for it.

    He then sent me a message saying that if i bought a TT250R service manual off him for $40 inc post on ebay that he would include the FZR250R 3LN3 Service Manual Supp
    I thought about it then had a look on his listing's again, i was looking for the link to the listing to see if he would sell me the 3LN7 service Manual Supp and include the 3LN3 Supplement ?
    When looking at his listing's i found that they had listed the 3LN3 Supplement 3 hour's before for $19 plus post so i bought it there and then.
    Just had a message from him then and it say's thank's for buying from him and my service manual/s are on their way, hmm wonder if i'm getting 1 or 2 ?


    The seller currently has over 65,000 listing's for sale on ebay...
    https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/ts-parts-jp/m.html?item=282882372319&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562
     
    • Like Like x 1
  3. risky

    risky risky

    Messages:
    4,555
    Likes Received:
    1,177
    Trophy Points:
    923
    Joined:
    Nov 4, 2012
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    risky by name AND actions
    Location:
    newcastle,australia
    My Bike:
    honda ca77, megelli x2,fzr yamaha x 5 ,maxim,cb750.cb600 hornet,zxr250,marusho magnum electra.
    the honda cb350 points cover is pressed metal held on by 2 screws and serves no bearing support. however the housing has 2 eccentric spindles to rotate for valve clearance and these were not altered and when setting the spark the motor was only turned in direction motor turns and there was no evidence of binding. i believe the valve was faultyand will be showing the dr specialist the head and barrells before anything is bought.denis believes new engine needed but i believe can be rebuilt.as i heard today of a death in the family will be heading back to newey after drags and then off to canberra.a busy time as of to cowra soon to pick up spares fizzer.

    not bike but falcon bf- water from washer bottle no flow so new motor.trouble was slime on filter which is also sealing rubber gasket.clean slime off twice and new motor then test and have had a wet screen. 13.90 plus half hour in sun and all is well.
     
  4. ShaneP

    ShaneP Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    2,574
    Likes Received:
    1,101
    Trophy Points:
    798
    Joined:
    May 12, 2014
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Yeppoon
    My Bike:
    Yamaha FZR250 speed bike, Yamaha YZ/WR250F, Kawasaki ZX2R, Honda VTR250, DR350 (x 3.5), a couple of prototypes and whatever else.
    My condolences.
     
  5. risky

    risky risky

    Messages:
    4,555
    Likes Received:
    1,177
    Trophy Points:
    923
    Joined:
    Nov 4, 2012
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    risky by name AND actions
    Location:
    newcastle,australia
    My Bike:
    honda ca77, megelli x2,fzr yamaha x 5 ,maxim,cb750.cb600 hornet,zxr250,marusho magnum electra.
    the big c and was expected but when it occurs a realization of mortality.
     
  6. kiffsta

    kiffsta Senior Member

    Messages:
    9,066
    Likes Received:
    6,872
    Trophy Points:
    1,168
    Joined:
    Aug 7, 2010
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Brisbane
    The zxr passed its rwc today, i was riding it down to department of transport to pay my rego fee when it cut out, I managed to get her going and she idled fine but as soon as I got over 5000rpm, she would cough, splutter and conk out. I had heaps of fuel, I tried running it on prime, that didn’t help, I worked out if I kept it under 4500 rpm, that I could nurse it home. Not the most fun ride, but at least it is back at the shop.

    Guess what I am doing tomorrow... carbs.

    I’m betting a jet has come loose
     
    • Bummer Bummer x 3
  7. Joker

    Joker See "about me" for contact details. Contributing Member

    Messages:
    2,737
    Likes Received:
    1,399
    Trophy Points:
    798
    Joined:
    Feb 2, 2014
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Switzerland
    My Bike:
    SV1000SK3
    I stroked and spoke to the 400 today, assuring her that I hadn't forgotten about our treasured relationship...
     
  8. ruckusman

    ruckusman White Mans Magic Master Premium Member Dirty Wheel Club

    Messages:
    3,219
    Likes Received:
    1,406
    Trophy Points:
    918
    Joined:
    Oct 1, 2013
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Narrabeen, NSW Australia
    My Bike:
    Yamaha FZR250 3LN1
    Has the ZXR been stabled anywhere near an FZR?
    Perhaps it's caught some sort of viral infection that affects carbs...
     
    • Agree Agree x 1
    • Funny Funny x 1
  9. Wozza

    Wozza Active Member

    Messages:
    361
    Likes Received:
    191
    Trophy Points:
    148
    Joined:
    Mar 21, 2017
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    South Australia
    My Bike:
    GB250
    I fitted new lighter rear springs to the GB today, so much better now it doesn't top out on mild bumps .....Id like to say Ive lost weight but na! The bikes has... unbolt it, look at it,do I need this? if no throw over shoulder and forget about it, if yes can I find something lighter if not make it lighter :)
     
    • Like Like x 1
  10. ShaneP

    ShaneP Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    2,574
    Likes Received:
    1,101
    Trophy Points:
    798
    Joined:
    May 12, 2014
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Yeppoon
    My Bike:
    Yamaha FZR250 speed bike, Yamaha YZ/WR250F, Kawasaki ZX2R, Honda VTR250, DR350 (x 3.5), a couple of prototypes and whatever else.
    I've spent about 3 weeks trying to fix a 4-stroke scooter; starts easy but breaks down when trying to accelerate. Checked valves and timing, tried a new carby, new coil, new spark plugs, new/different CDI units, even had the top off the carby to test the slider - runs best with closed slider but can run spluttering with slider open or even removed. It seems to be the spark, not good enough to fire when the cylinder is full of air. Very strange.

    But now that I've given up on that, I can go back to pulling down the marauder to hone the bore and free up the rings, or to across carbies, or rebuild the engine in the ute, or shim the daihatsu valves, or sort out the wr250f, or combine the 2 xr200 after buying one yesterday. Then again, the parts for the zxr might arrive and I could finish that... Or start one of the other half a dozen projects I have here... Let's not do that yet.
     
    • Like Like x 2
  11. kiffsta

    kiffsta Senior Member

    Messages:
    9,066
    Likes Received:
    6,872
    Trophy Points:
    1,168
    Joined:
    Aug 7, 2010
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Brisbane
    Well, carbs came off, number 3 cylinder was full of fuel, pulled the carbs down and the fuel valve was ordinary at best and the seat was butchered with plier marks and the seal was squashed , grabbed a spare seat and have reassembled and test ridden and she is working like a bought one

    I have missed riding zxr’s , put a big smile on my face as I went through the gears
     
    • Like x 1
    • Agree x 1
    • Winner x 1
    • Love it! x 1
    • Nice Work x 1
  12. maelstrom

    maelstrom LiteTek Staff Member Premium Member 250cc Vendor Contributing Member

    Messages:
    5,101
    Likes Received:
    3,470
    Trophy Points:
    1,148
    Joined:
    Dec 23, 2012
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Thailand
    Home Page:
    My Bike:
    Yamaha FZR400 3TJ1, Honda MC22
    Oh I feel so much better after reading that.
     
  13. ShaneP

    ShaneP Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    2,574
    Likes Received:
    1,101
    Trophy Points:
    798
    Joined:
    May 12, 2014
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Yeppoon
    My Bike:
    Yamaha FZR250 speed bike, Yamaha YZ/WR250F, Kawasaki ZX2R, Honda VTR250, DR350 (x 3.5), a couple of prototypes and whatever else.
    Is your CBR playing up or just referring to the frustration of sorting your product development?
     
  14. maelstrom

    maelstrom LiteTek Staff Member Premium Member 250cc Vendor Contributing Member

    Messages:
    5,101
    Likes Received:
    3,470
    Trophy Points:
    1,148
    Joined:
    Dec 23, 2012
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Thailand
    Home Page:
    My Bike:
    Yamaha FZR400 3TJ1, Honda MC22
    Haha, no I just mean how long it takes me to get things done and how many things I am trying to get done at the same time, but your list makes me feel better. The CBR will be running again soon but it's primary function is development mule anyway. A whole host of things for MC22's are in the pipeline because of that purchase.
     
  15. kiffsta

    kiffsta Senior Member

    Messages:
    9,066
    Likes Received:
    6,872
    Trophy Points:
    1,168
    Joined:
    Aug 7, 2010
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Brisbane
    You should ride it !
     
    • Agree Agree x 2
  16. maelstrom

    maelstrom LiteTek Staff Member Premium Member 250cc Vendor Contributing Member

    Messages:
    5,101
    Likes Received:
    3,470
    Trophy Points:
    1,148
    Joined:
    Dec 23, 2012
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Thailand
    Home Page:
    My Bike:
    Yamaha FZR400 3TJ1, Honda MC22
    Oh don't worry I will. They are a lot of fun.
     
    • Like Like x 1
  17. GreyImport

    GreyImport Administrator Staff Member The Chief Contributing Member

    Messages:
    10,908
    Likes Received:
    6,702
    Trophy Points:
    1,168
    Joined:
    Jun 14, 2012
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Between a Rock and a Hard Place
    Location:
    North by NW NSW Oztralia - Tamworth
    My Bike:
    *Kawasaki ZXR250C *Yamaha FZR250R 3LN1 *Yamaha FZR400 *Triumph Bonneville 750 T140V *Triumph Daytona 675 *Triumph Tiger 800XC
    It will buff out .... :aggressive:


    IMGP0703 (Medium).JPG IMGP0701 (Medium).JPG IMGP0702 (Medium).JPG
     
    • Bummer Bummer x 2
  18. Wozza

    Wozza Active Member

    Messages:
    361
    Likes Received:
    191
    Trophy Points:
    148
    Joined:
    Mar 21, 2017
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    South Australia
    My Bike:
    GB250
    Hmmm I hear a fat lady singing.....
     
    • Agree Agree x 1
    • Funny Funny x 1
  19. ruckusman

    ruckusman White Mans Magic Master Premium Member Dirty Wheel Club

    Messages:
    3,219
    Likes Received:
    1,406
    Trophy Points:
    918
    Joined:
    Oct 1, 2013
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Narrabeen, NSW Australia
    My Bike:
    Yamaha FZR250 3LN1
    • Agree Agree x 3
  20. Andych

    Andych Moderator Staff Member Premium Member Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

    Messages:
    4,288
    Likes Received:
    2,501
    Trophy Points:
    918
    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2016
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Albury 2641
    My Bike:
    1987 Yamaha SRX250, Honda 1974 SL125 K1, 2022 Triumph Tiger Sport 660
    Ouch, so at the very least you need a new liner and cylinder head. Plus the valves etc
    Looks expensive. Dennis may have been right looking for another engine. If you can find one in good condition.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
     

Share This Page