I'm at the point that I'm done taking apart and can start putting it all together. I'm rebuilding the caliper, regreasing everything, changing out one broken bearing in the swingarm linkage, and then rewiring everything with factory style connectors.
Reminds me of the time I took my Huffy COMPLETELY apart because I decided to paint it a different color. (I was about 9 or so) Dad came home and seen parts scattered all over the garage and said "I ain't putting it back together". Took me a year and a half to get it back together, and it never was quite right after that.
Do sober what you said what you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut. - Ernest Hemingway
Not as as impressive as Slickwill's project, or as comprehensive as Evl-Twins legendary rebuilds, but...
The flat-panel air filter improved mid-range power and torque significantly, but did very little to top end power (added ~ 1 hp) - Much to my disappointment.
I traded emails with a few Ducati engine builders and determined that I'd probably skewed my camshaft timing much more towards low-end torque than top-end power. I decided to retard timing about 10 degrees, and to shorten the velocity stack height.
Retiming cams on this engine is relatively straightforward, but requires dial indicators and a degree wheel (to establish precise open/close timing, which is then divided by 2 to give the lobe 'centerline').
The velocity stacks were a cut-and-bond job, the aluminum trumpets were cut down 996 pieces.
With these changes done, it was time to re-fit the wideband data recorder - RPM, throttle position, and a/f ratio will be recorded.
The bike is now buttoned back up, and the sensors and recorder installed in the tailbag. Now I just need a day with above-freezing temps and clear roads to exercise it and get some data.
I'd put your project ahead of mine on the creativity and complexity scales.
...dude you ride an offroad bike with slicks, 1/2 the weight of a GS, double the suspension, with a browning 50 cal going off 32" from your skull as a daily freaking driver - I'd expect anything except a nitro dragbike to be bland by comparison - SSG
Fuseblock is wired with Master Switch and Relay. The only thing lacking is the tap into the tail light wire and that's only because I really didn't feel like translating colors from Italian on the wiring diagram tonight. I should wrap that up soon and then I'll power test it to make sure it works as advertised.
Next step will be the grip warmer installation. The wiring will now be a piece of cake since the fuseblock is located in the front fairing and the wire runs will be very short. The long wire runs are now complete.
I'll try to post a few pics later this week. The wife had the camera this evening and I didn't snap any pics.
Incognito: An Italian phrase meaning "Nice Gearchange!"
Shenders, so professional. That's true development.
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Guys,
I'm between two jobs now.....whoever said it was cool to own more than one bike.....a. never owned more than one bike b.if he did someone else did the wrenching on them.....I just finished fork seals on my GS850G and thought I'd change the rear tire on my ST1300...in the middle found some very notchy when bearings on the flange set....this for anyone who may not know is the right side and houses the damper set....and is the spline that goes into the differential. the dampers were good some wear but good. so was the spline, had been a weak point on the old ST1100. I got a few shots and I'll try to post them....I thought I'd need a shop press but my trusty old lead hammed and brass dowel did fine. got em all apart and amazingly enough it went back together well.The OEM bearings had a funky smell of burned oil so maybe I have averted a disaster....if I can get that rear tire back on I'll be happy...those Sport Touring tires have stiff side walls....
Rod
I made epic progress on mine over the weekend, then lucked out with a day off today. I did swingarm, subframe, exhaust, cooling system, rear brake system, and oil lines on Friday night and Saturday night after Jr went to bed. Then installed carb, throttle, clutch and hot start cables last night. Today I installed the electrical system stuff and then got all of the coolant hose, cable, and wire routing sorted out. While I was at it I got out the solder gun and cleaned up the redneck kill switch wiring installed by the previous owner.Then I added coolant and oil, put the tank on top and fired it up. It sounded good. I just need to rebuild the front caliper then install the front wheel and body work.
...dude you ride an offroad bike with slicks, 1/2 the weight of a GS, double the suspension, with a browning 50 cal going off 32" from your skull as a daily freaking driver - I'd expect anything except a nitro dragbike to be bland by comparison - SSG
I made epic progress on mine over the weekend, then lucked out with a day off today. I did swingarm, subframe, exhaust, cooling system, rear brake system, and oil lines on Friday night and Saturday night after Jr went to bed. Then installed carb, throttle, clutch and hot start cables last night. Today I installed the electrical system stuff and then got all of the coolant hose, cable, and wire routing sorted out. While I was at it I got out the solder gun and cleaned up the redneck kill switch wiring installed by the previous owner.Then I added coolant and oil, put the tank on top and fired it up. It sounded good. I just need to rebuild the front caliper then install the front wheel and body work.
so you basically put the whole bike back together in a few nights.
"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough" - Mario Andretti
so you basically put the whole bike back together in a few nights.
Yep.
Originally Posted by Shenders1
He's hardcore.
Nope...just bored.
Finished the caliper rebuild tonight, bolted on the rotor, installed the front wheel, MC, and brake line. Just need to bleed and do body work now...and remedy my own redneck wiring.
...dude you ride an offroad bike with slicks, 1/2 the weight of a GS, double the suspension, with a browning 50 cal going off 32" from your skull as a daily freaking driver - I'd expect anything except a nitro dragbike to be bland by comparison - SSG
Finished the caliper rebuild tonight, bolted on the rotor, installed the front wheel, MC, and brake line. Just need to bleed and do body work now...and remedy my own redneck wiring.
dude how many hours do you work a week, 60+? and you have a 1 year old. that's about twice as much as I do without a kid and yet I still do nothing to my bike. granted it's in good shape the way it is and its too cold out there to work on it anyway. and I'm lazy.
if you get bored and have a couple days off you can always come over here and rebuild my bike if you want. nothing like having everything like new.
"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough" - Mario Andretti
dude how many hours do you work a week, 60+? and you have a 1 year old.
Actually, right now I'm only getting 35-40 per week and if I don't fill 85ish hours a week I go seriously stir crazy. The doc I'm with right now is older, sees fewer patients, starts at 9am, etc. Even his pace during the day is slower so I get a lot of reading (orMCADX) done between pts while he takes care of paperwork. So I'm getting too much sleep and have too much free time. With MrsSlick being pregnant right now she puts Jr to bed then puts herself to bed. So I head out to the garage then. Generally until 9:30 on "school" nights and until 11:30 on weekends.
...dude you ride an offroad bike with slicks, 1/2 the weight of a GS, double the suspension, with a browning 50 cal going off 32" from your skull as a daily freaking driver - I'd expect anything except a nitro dragbike to be bland by comparison - SSG
Fuseblock is in and power tested with no blown fuses or additional drama. Next step is the installation of heated grips and the damn garage is still as cold as ever.
Keep in mind, all panels are loose and the photo of the fuseblock's hiding place is quite poor. It's just sitting there, currently, and won't be pressed on to the Dual Lock until I finish the connections for the grips.
Pic 1 is the relay for the fuseblock power. Pic 2 is the Blue Sea Fuseblock. Pic 3 is the Master Switch for the fuseblock for load shedding purposes.
Incognito: An Italian phrase meaning "Nice Gearchange!"
Mostly finished things up the last couple days. I feel really good about the bike now that I know everything important has been inspected and torqued to spec. I didn't find anything major. The valves were very, very slightly tight but not bad considering that I've put 3500 miles on the bike since I've owned it and I'm not sure when they'd been done before I bought it. The only real change to the bike was dropping the front end by 10mm's. I'm interested in seeing if I can get a little more feel out of the front end. I still haven't put the fenders or shrouds back on. I used zip ties to mock up the front fender in more of a street style set-up. I've seen a couple XRR's set-up that way and like the look it gives. I think with a Ducati Monster or HD XR1200 style front fender it would look really good. I also kinda like it without the rear fender, it gives it a chopped look. Someday I may buy some extra bodywork that I can cut up for a custom look for track days.
While I was out there today I couldn't resist pulling the cover off of the VFR so that I could get ready to start on it next. I even gave in and started it up. Every other winter I've always resisted since the warm/cool cycle is a nadir for moisture entry but I just couldn't wait any longer to hear it run for a moment.
...dude you ride an offroad bike with slicks, 1/2 the weight of a GS, double the suspension, with a browning 50 cal going off 32" from your skull as a daily freaking driver - I'd expect anything except a nitro dragbike to be bland by comparison - SSG
Over the last few days I started on the VFR. I was just going to check plugs and change the air filter. The plugs looked perfect and today I finally found the receipts today in the pile that came with the bike. They were changed only 8K miles ago so I'll just leave them since they look pretty good. I got in to do the air filter and realized that the front and rear valve cover gaskets were leaking more oil than I had thought. I also found a few spots around the thermostat that looked like coolant had been leaking. The only way to get to the offending leaks was to remove the carbs. So I have now experienced the joy of pulling V4 carbs. I've read that getting them back in is even harder. I'm not excited about that. Then I pulled the valve covers so that I could deal with the leaks there. I checked through the records for the bike and the valves were checked by a dealer mechanic at 16K. That was 9 years ago and 14K miles ago so I figured that while I had the covers off I should check the valves. I have four valves that I think will need shims. One intake valve that measures .004" that should be .006". Another that is .008" that should be the same. Then I have two exhaust valves that measure .008" that should be .010". So all four of them are only off by .002" but they are supposed to be within .001". So I guess tonight after Jr goes to bed I'll be pulling the camshafts so that I can measure the shims. Since I only need four shims I'll probably just buy them individually rather than buying a kit.
...dude you ride an offroad bike with slicks, 1/2 the weight of a GS, double the suspension, with a browning 50 cal going off 32" from your skull as a daily freaking driver - I'd expect anything except a nitro dragbike to be bland by comparison - SSG
You might not need all four if they can be swapped with each other. Depends on how lucky you are
Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba.... - Hunter S. Thompson
Good call. I wouldn't have thought of that. It would be nice if at least a couple of them swapped.
...dude you ride an offroad bike with slicks, 1/2 the weight of a GS, double the suspension, with a browning 50 cal going off 32" from your skull as a daily freaking driver - I'd expect anything except a nitro dragbike to be bland by comparison - SSG
I've got half of my heated grips installed. The throttle side has given me a little more garage time than I anticipated as the plastic sleeve had all sorts of ridges and bumps on it to secure the right-side grip. I've ground those off and am almost done with the hand sanding so I can apply the grip heater. I don't want any voids so I'm probably going way overboard on it.
Anyhow, that box should be checked tomorrow and then I'm down to the basics - oil change, new spark plugs, general cleaning and button her up. I'll have to do a rear tire at some point early this season but I'd like to get a few more miles out of the current one.
EDIT: Bake - are you about done forkin' around? I feel a river run coming soon...
Incognito: An Italian phrase meaning "Nice Gearchange!"
Whats up ya'll?,
OOOPPPSSS I let my "Southernese" out! I got some free time and heat in the "Old Guys Garage" and got to the VFR new Pilot Powers front and rear....no pics this time fairly straight forward...did check the bearings and brakes.....SO I checked the parts wall and got me a set of pads for the front down...This time I got me a set of OEM for thr front....honda branded but I'm sure they are Nissin..
I know how many I get on my ST130 and how many miles are on the VFR it had a p.o. who did fair amt of service on it...when I got it there was a new gold chain and sprockets on it and fair BT010s frt n rear...they did OK but last outing I did a left slide at about 75-80 it was a minor slip but I didn't like it ....Now the new tires on board and new brakes I did use a trick an old fart{older than me} shared with me...This may sound odd and against a lot of teachings but here goes....
With the pads out of the caliper {one side at the time} and a spacer in the other....I apply minimal pressure of the lever....I know we are told not to squeeze the lever with the caliper off the bike....like I said minimal pressure and watching as the pistons come forward....soon as you see clean piston stop....then a can of brake cleaner and a tooth brush get all the gunk you can and blow away the rest...{if you got compressor}if you are lucky enough the area around is clean reinstall your pads and bolt it back on the bike. So much brake dust builds up, and it will harden up can cause brakes to drag....and we don't want any thing to slow us down do we......unless we apply it.so I still need to change out the coolant,check the air filter, valves,probalby the plugs too....but by then I'll have all my maintainance issues delt with and ready for another season.....been checking my calendar foe events and found three local events for our group of riders here.....been getting texts from friends down at Daytona...I have been on a self imposed{and truthfully financial} moratorium for about 5 years now.....I'm goig next year...I misee Daytona Bike Week....I was there every year fromabout 80 through 05 or 06...any way thats enough from the "Old Guy" If the weather is good where you are ride well I may venture out after lunch...its cold out ther now.....
Take care all
Rod
I took my 250X out on friday and farted around in some construction sites. It felt pretty good.
She refused to fire at first. I traced the passage of fuel and checked the lines, all was good there, so I pulled the filter out and gave it a blast of ether and it barked right up.
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I took my 250X out on friday and farted around in some construction sites. It felt pretty good.
She refused to fire at first. I traced the passage of fuel and checked the lines, all was good there, so I pulled the filter out and gave it a blast of ether and it barked right up.
did you stabilize the fuel before stowage?
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