connie_rider said:Good luck.
{I know about your disposition} :truce:
Ride safe, Ted
connieklr said:Another little project - making a spanner nut for an older Honda CB/CM 400:
Making "worms." Sorry for the lousy vid. Hand held with greasy hands and too close:
https://photos.smugmug.com/Motorcycle-Repair/Spanner-Socket/i-6WMwTfk/0/513bc705/640/MVI_6038-640.mp4
connieklr said:After taking a break by getting involved with the machine work, and with too many irons in the fire, decided to take care of some easy stuff by shifting gears again from turning metal, to turning wrenches; back to the CL. Had all the parts from the crankcase and on up, so time to just get it put back together. No drama and no issues that I’m aware of, so things went back together fairly quickly. Do need to get back to making some small parts for some vintage bikes for a fella, and will try to get the engine stuffed back in the frame tomorrow.
Well after seeing that complete engine back together, tomorrow never came so might as well take care of the "brutal" stuff now. As mentioned, I had too many irons in the fire at one time, so going to take care of the easiest one first and the CL going again.
ZXtasy said:Well, Sunday...rode the ZombieStomper TW-200 on a rough trail ride with some really experienced KTM riders. Douglas Creek area off Palisades WA. Rocky, rough, 20 water crossings some deep. I am sore but survived and have some great memories.
m in sc said:from the last time the sun was out.
to dads, store, and a few country back roads. 109 miles solo, zero issues. like a top. I miss the sun. :motonoises:
viffer_pilot said:After spending about a month working on the C14, started showing some love to the KLR. It's a 2008 that I purchased in 2017 with less than 500 miles. Previous owner tried to de-badge it but gouged the plastics pretty bad. Decided to repaint it while doing some other maintenance. Learning to paint has been slow going but I'm getting there and at the end of the day, it's a KLR! I upgraded the doohickey and installed a torsion spring (factory spring had zero tension with less than 7k miles on the clock), fixed the deep hole problem with the spacer from Eagle Mike and installed a thermo-bob coolant bypass. The fluids are all refilled. I'm doing various maintenance tasks as I wait for dry times. Next up is the brake fluid. I also installed LED headlights and dashboard lights (same bulb as the C14 city lights so I had a bunch left) and I'm waiting for my rally dash and oil bango bolts from RMATV. I'm enjoying working on the bikes...don't know why I waited so long to dig in. I'm past the point of no return on the paint so I'm just going to have to figure it out and get it done as best I can..
m in sc said:klr is the ultimate zombie apocalypse bike, i swear. they can do no wrong. :motonoises: :great: (except be too tall for my comfort)
ZXtasy said:Nice looking trio of Doohickeyed KiLleRs!!!!
BNW GS's kiss my a**!
Had terry do my Connie’s seat love it...SteveJ. said:Installed a fancy new custom seat from Terry Adcox on my 650 Versus. No long rides yet but initial feel is awesome. Frugal pricing and a good guy to do business with. He and his wife must be doing something right, as of 3 weeks ago he was booked out to November.
Cool.Mcfly said:Got to do some preventative maintenance on the S1000XR.
Oil and Filter change, Brake fluid flush front and rear and a new air filter.
Got replace some of those beat up (obnoxious) push pins the hold the faring in place too. Bonus!
Reset [Service Reminder] light and message on instrument display. (It blocks the engine temperature until it's turned off
Don't wanna know what that costs at BMW)
Total time 3.5 Hours....
Oil and filter change: 20 minutes
Brake bleeding: 45 minutes
Changing Air filter: 10 minutes
Buttoning up plastics: 30 minutes (a real PITA getting the Air filter cover plastics on right)
Finding the air filter I purchased 6 months ago: 1.5 hours :-[ :-[ :-[
My cost: $77 for fluids and parts.
All I have left is Fork oil change, and that's 4k miles away. (Next service)
Test ride will have to wait... Thunder/lightning/wind/rain conveniently showed up as I was cleaning up.
ZXtasy said:Can't hardly believe 9K on RS111, have about 3K on mine and they look half worn. So anyway, decided at 45K miles and 15 years on my trusty 05 ZX-10 it was ready for fuel sock R&R. 15 bucks for 3!! So I get to do my son's 07 ZX-10. Was not too nasty, took my time and was done in an hour.
Even though I was like 3rd from slowest in the class, I did manage to put some stress on the rear tire and am sharing a photo of my accomplishment for everyone to enjoy.
Mcfly said:I installed a new seat. Got an AirHawk Seat.
Much more comfortable than the factory bench.
Integrated pump and release valve for air bladder built into seat:
Yesterday:
Gertrude - ZG1200 Voyager XII - replaced fuel filter, synchronized carbs, replaced spacers in front fender/fork brace.
Geraldine - VT500 Shadow - replaced regulator/rectifier. Desperately seeking one-way bearing for starter clutch.
No, I don't have the old one out yet. The fiche is for the left crankcase cover, item #5. Honda part number is 28125-ME9-013 (superceded the original 28125-ME9-003).Do you have the old one out? A lot of times the bearings used by the OEM "community" still retain the Industry, or generic numbers.
Another question - where does that bearing reside in the fiches? You have a Honda part number for it?
I chat with a few in the vintage Honda forums, and some of them may be able to help.
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Ridiculous question time: You sure your bike is a 500? I ask because what you are describing cannot be found in the VT500C fiches, but can be found in the VT700 fiche - in the left crankcase cover as you have described. Honda also indicates that’s where the part number you have given can be found.No, I don't have the old one out yet. The fiche is for the left crankcase cover, item #5. Honda part number is 28125-ME9-013 (superceded the original 28125-ME9-003).
Thanks!
Oh Kronk, I was looking at the VT700 fiche and didn't realize it. Crap, thanks for the heads up! Ok so I guess I'll have to pull it out before I get the part. I'm reluctant to do that because the bike is outside in a parking lot, but if that's what I have to do... I'll cover the area with plastic and duct tape, or reinstall the cover duh LOLRidiculous question time: You sure your bike is a 500? I ask because what you are describing cannot be found in the VT500C fiches, but can be found in the VT700 fiche - in the left crankcase cover as you have described. Honda also indicates that’s where the part number you have given can be found.
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Regardless of where it's found in the fiches, once you get it out so you can try to identify a generic number, or can get some decent dimensions, look HERE. Scroll through several pages where you will see some examples of what your bearing looks like. With luck, you may be able to find it there.
EDIT: Unless I'm mistaken, believe THIS is what you're looking for.
Good for you!!
Roger H. is a sweet southern boy....
Oh Kronk, I was looking at the VT700 fiche and didn't realize it. Crap, thanks for the heads up! Ok so I guess I'll have to pull it out before I get the part. I'm reluctant to do that because the bike is outside in a parking lot, but if that's what I have to do... I'll cover the area with plastic and duct tape, or reinstall the cover duh LOL
Thanks!