I have since ordered some Allen head replacements. I try to convert to Allen head as much as I can on this bike.
I have since ordered some Allen head replacements. I try to convert to Allen head as much as I can on this bike.
This whole thread as of late has made me even more wary of getting into my carbs. I sent the 42 back today to exchange for the 44. I really wanted it to work but the little purple lines of bruises on my shoulders convinced me otherwise. I have accepted that I am not the man I was 4 long years ago, and never will be again. I guess I’m just too jacked
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Nice When the Sunny Side is Also Out of the Wind.
Checking the float valves on the Brat style. No joy. On to Plan B - or is it E or J?
Startin' to hate PO's kick only project.
Oh yeah I've meet Lakeview. Wild and crazy guy. He travels with MaxPete.Am I the only one having a hard time seeing Lakeview on this 650?
Am I the only one having a hard time seeing Lakeview on this 650?
I really like those bars! Any idea what brand they are?Lurker Phil, now in Spokane.
Oil and filters change on the 79 Special. Not even a 24" Crescent would break the front drain plug loose. Why do people do that?
The sump filter was in shreds and the other one wasn't much better. No gasket behind that filter and only one of the drain plugs had a crush washer.
I gave it a quick bath and a 30 minute ride. The garage floor is clean under the bike.
Next up is suspension and getting 40 years of oil off the bottom. And maybe some Daytona bars.
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Looks great, I see a lot of hard work done there. definitely carpet worthy!Getting a lot closer to firing this bike up after top end rebuild. Original air boxes installation and complete wiring connections after installing newly painted headlight bucket and stainless braided front brake lines. Then static points setup then tank and fuel and...
Lots of farm work to do, garden and such. Can't sit here at the comp all day or play with Yamaha. But, off and on, I managed to check the front wheel bearings. The fork bearings ( taper) were loose so I tightened them up. I changed the fork oil and went with 10 ounces of 10 weight in each. My two sissy bar bags came in. I tried both and it's like they were made for it. I put the smaller "Barbarians" bag on.
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The both have sturdy mounting points.
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The bigger bag is much bigger but mounts the same way.
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I messed around and picked up an Akaso Brave 4 action cam. I mounted it on the bars behind the windshield.
I has all the bells and whistles ( anti-shake, it will need this!) It's really a small unit and unclips from it's mount, easy on and off.
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It uses a wrist remote control to start and stop video or take a pix. I strapped it around the clutch perch for easy access. I still have to go thru the setup.
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So I think I have the bike the way I like it. I may try and do something to the rear brake. It's all new but it's terrible compared to the Honda.
I have a bit over 1,200 miles on the bike since rebuild. Good thing the bikes not red or people would be calling me PeeWee Herman!
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