Motorcycles BS Thread 2.0

Yeah they are. I just break the bead with spoons as well. There is definitely a bit of a technique.

 

Same. I considered buying one before I ordered the BBK for my Sporty, but there aren't many places around me to get much use out of it.

 

So I took the Ninja out last night and ran it around the neighborhood - zero leaks.
I even got it up to operating temperature and rode it the same way I did on Sunday, to try and replicate the same conditions. Everything stayed bone-dry down there.

I think you were right about the residual goo/grease/oil getting warm and dripping onto the exhaust, plus any chain lube that might have flung off the chain. Either way, I'm happy I don't have to replace any seals down there.

 

Weather this weekend is looking good, planning to get some riding in it's been too long.

 

Hopefully ups delivers to the dealer early in the day!

 

Same here, I can't wait!

I have an appointment at a local cycle shop on Saturday morning. They are going to give my bike a good look to see if it needs anything for the season. It has a valid PA inspection but I still want them to go over it with a fine-tooth comb to make sure all is safe and well.

 

Bike acquired!

 

Looks like something out of Mad Max.

 

Where is the rest of it? Can’t wait to see what you turn it into.

 

I have the tank as it wasn't attached. But thats it.
Thanks!

 

I like it! It's going to be a great spring project.

 

Dibs on that front end if you find yourself in over your head...

 

Already foreseeing a part out?? Let him get it home first at least lol

 

He moves his bikes quick. Gotta be quicker if you want a piece.

 

I think they're just GSXR 750 or 1000 forks. Nothing special like ohlins. You sure you dont want the motor @GHOST SHIP ?

 

Just saying, those forks would be better for the Yamaha than the stock forks I have from 1979.

I'm just fucking with you David. Build that thing! Maybe it'll inspire me to finish my build too. I don't really have a leg to stand on for a part out if I have my own stale project in the garage that's become my jacket/helmet rack.

 

What are you working on, got any pics? Can't remember if you've posted about it already

 

Not actively working on it but it stares at me from a dark, dusty corner of my shop. I have a 79 Yamaha XS750. It used to be my father's and the bike I learned to ride on. No pics on hand, but I cut off the tail section, welded in a seat hoop, upgraded to 14" piggyback shocks in the rear, new clip on's with new hand controls, built my own minimalist dash for it with tiny LED indicator lights, ditched the speedo, kept the tach, upgraded to a modern blade style fuse block, new headlight and led turn signals and taillight, rebuilt both wheels (bearings/seals and paint) and forks/ neck bearings/races, rebuilt front and rear brake calipers/masters

Still need to:
finish wiring
rebuild and sync the carbs
get new front brake master (the fancy one I bought has a smaller bore that doesn't provide enough pressure for the front dual discs)
might as well get new brake lines
build seatpan/tail section which will mimmick the tank profile and house the battery/electronics
make my own seat
paint (large metal flake highland green with gold pinstripes and tuning fork logo)
ride...

 

Nice, the bike has a great history I'm inspired for you. Thanks for the details sounds like you're halfway there.