I started reading that advo thread too.
https://advrider.com/f/threads/virginia-to-alaska-and-back-on-an-86-yamaha-radian.831213/
https://advrider.com/f/threads/virginia-to-alaska-and-back-on-an-86-yamaha-radian.831213/
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She should of hid the van keys
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The best local Craigs has to offer right now is this '95 Seca II for $1700
I had a Seca Turbo II from the same vintage.
I had a Seca Turbo II from the same vintage.
I've come close to going after a Seca turbo a time or two. I like the strong forward cant of the Seca cylinders.
The tiny Mitsubishi turbo started blowing oil....
Very angular cockpit....
Well, as I have pointed out before, any woman named after a 27 litre DOHC 48 valve supercharged V12 engine....can't be a bad catch for a guy who likes machinery.
Thanks for the link. On page 2 and already I'm hooked.
Yes thanks for the link, I book marked it and I’m looking forward to reading it.
Great job on the Radian. It’s unbelievable how many really nice vintage bikes are still out there, if you just keep an open mind as to brands and models. Of course it helps to have the trouble shooting / problem solving skills of our Gary. You turned this bike into a really nice bike in record time. It’s a pleasure to watch you work.
Great job on the Radian. It’s unbelievable how many really nice vintage bikes are still out there, if you just keep an open mind as to brands and models. Of course it helps to have the trouble shooting / problem solving skills of our Gary. You turned this bike into a really nice bike in record time. It’s a pleasure to watch you work.
racerdave
^ Gone not forgotten ^
Old Shoei FM2?
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Shoei but not that old prolly going on 10 though.
So with JRP1 'round the radian project was cooling it's heels. But got back at yesterday and today.
New clutch cable installed. Both slipping clutch and hard to find neutral "cured"
.Set the valves, shim over bucket, will need to order a couple shims to finish the job, about half were fine, the others needed one size thicker shim. Not a bad job on this motor. Thanks to Mr. Bultaco for some shims and the Yamaha tool! Still need to set the cam chain.
New spark plugs, it had one range too hot plugs in it. Compression cold 158. 151, 147, 155, good for a cold engine with not many recent miles.
That darned mailman, he jinxed the carbs. So off they came, and they got the full monte yesterday.
Lots of fine sediment in all the float bowls,
One carb was not bolted to the rack, one float valve was missing it's rubber tip.
Hint the Radians use an o-ring to seal the float valve body to the carb body just like BS34s but they must have changed the rubber formula. All 4 were glued into place, this was a case on a Radian I had a few years ago also. So I made a float valve body gripper and twisted firmly til the body released. Turns out I literally shredded the o-rings to get them loose!
Also shows why you just have to remove them, the screens above the valve were loaded. Rest of the carbs really were pretty decent, no badly plugged jets or orifices. Kind of snug getting them in and out but got 'em all in place, buttoned up, put on a temp fuel tank and dag nab it they started leaking! Tried fuel on and off three times, no joy, started to unhook to remove and wait a minute! I had installed an aftermarket inline clear square fuel filter and it was split at a seam, leaking gas, that was it! the filter was bad, my carbs were fine, Woo Hoo. Drained fuel tank, dried, shook a chain in it and blew out the dust. Got a petcock rebuild kit, a few parts from it fit (grr) and worked but was able to get it together and working as it should, automatic fuel again.
Added a quarter turn valve to the fuel line "just in case"These little Briggs and Stratton valves aren't cheap, about $7.50 at Farm and Fleet but they WORK! I have one on my test tank, a couple years now. Tried a couple cheap Chinese quarter turn valves, made of metal but they were all junk, quickly started leaking big time.
Bike started, ran, idled great.
Moving on, pulled the front wheel, replaced tire with new Shinko, balanced, and installed. These use a 16" front and rear, the front 110/90/16 is a pretty rare size. Front pads were about to metal on one side, so pulled, cleaned the calipers and replaced the pads. Since I had the pistons fully retracted I sucked all the brake fluid out of the reservoir and refilled, pulled brake lever off and cleaned, greased the pivot. Pads pumped out to the rotors easily, full hard lever. Prolly do a full brake strip next winter. Just got back from a test ride, all is good. Low RPM power much improved. Very smooth and loves to rev, not that Allison will do that! Still need to do chain and front sprocket, rear tire. But that can wait a few days, Allison can ride it to work.
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Sorry bro!
I was rootin’ for you, I really hoped your shortcut cleaning method would work! Those carbs looked to be kinda tricky to work on, not much room either. You just continue to impress the heck out of me , with the speed and accuracy of your work. What you accomplished today would’ve taken me weeks.
There was a Radian exactly like yours for sale here on Phoenix Craigslist. You sure had me looking at it!
I thought it was bought, but I found it again!
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/mcy/d/phoenix-1989-yamaha-radin/6934067117.html.
$650
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/mcy/d/phoenix-1989-yamaha-radin/6934067117.html.
$650
Get him down to 400 or so... and there's your next project... 
Should have added... that was a "parts room" bike. Lotsa parts from other bikes work on it. Getting part shouldn't be a problem.
As nice as Gary is making that bike look, and even though they enjoy a really good reputation. I’m no Gary. I’d have to factor in the cost of shipping it to and from Baraboo to have the wizard work his magic on it.
It's more like gggGary is noAs nice as Gary is making that bike look, and even though they enjoy a really good reputation. I’m no Gary. I’d have to factor in the cost of shipping it to and from Baraboo to have the wizard work his magic on it.
mailman
when it comes to quality of work and attention to detail!"Needs repairs" wonder what THAT means?
Allison rode it to work and back yesterday seems good I really gotta synch the carbs one more time now that #4 is bolted to the rack.
. I do like the Blue on this one.
hmm
Universally loved... http://www.xs650.com/threads/vetter-quicksilver-fairing.21568/
A very nice one on Hiebert's meticulously maintained bike.
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Yup! I had a quicksilver on an xs750 back when they first came out. It is an outstanding little fairing. Really good protection, frame mount so it doesn’t affect your steering, storage pockets large enough for gloves and scarves and such. If you could find one it would be a nice addition!
( Gary always has such cool bikes! )
I was poking around on a couple of Guzzi forums. I couldn’t get very far because you can’t do forum searches if you’re not a member, anyhoo......
I found a couple entries regarding blue spots on the mufflers, there is a catalytic converter inside, and it generally seems as though the blue spot is a result of unburned fuel hitting the cat. A couple of reasons were offered, including one really easy fix with the spark plugs.
