What have you done for your bike today????

[peteGS]

Great stuff Pete

Cheers mate, I'm pretty chuffed right now 

It was nice to do a U turn without feeling like the bike was going to stall in the middle of it...

[jacob92icu]

As promised, Heres some more pictures of my taillight







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[adidasguy]

I was test riding Thumper. He's my 40 year old TS-185 which I ride maybe once a month. So I decided to fire him up and rode up and down the alley before taking him out on the street.

That neighbor who put down the "illegal gravel" came out and asked me to stop because riding up and down that fast made her "feel uncomfortable". Right! I politely said "I have to test ride in the alley before taking him on the street" and then made a huge cloud of 2 stroke smoke. She didn't like that. Too bad.

I thought it was kind of funny. She drove away 5 minutes later to get away from the noise and that wonderful 2 stroke cloud of energy and testosterone.

Right - a 1973 TS-185 tearing up and down the alley makes her "feel uncomfortable". I'll call some friends over with some REALLY BIG bikes and really tear up that gravel.

Still, it was funny and fun!

Oh, and continued sorting all my parts, selecting stuff for the recycling center (they pay for aluminum!) and selecting parts for Quin's rebuild.

[slipperymongoose]

In Australia we would call you a hoon lol go addy!

[codajastal]

In Australia we would call you a hoon lol go addy!

No that would be a TOOL

[Janx101]

I just posted this link in another thread too .... But in half seriousness ...

Addy ... I believe you now need one of these!!

http://www.hardnfast.com/motorcycle-racing/dirt-drags.html

[Calpantera]

That neighbor who put down the "illegal gravel" came out and asked me to stop because riding up and down that fast made her "feel uncomfortable". Right! I politely said "I have to test ride in the alley before taking him on the street" and then made a huge cloud of 2 stroke smoke. She didn't like that. Too bad.

You are such a rebel!    Heh heh..

[jestercinti]

I was test riding Thumper. He's my 40 year old TS-185 which I ride maybe once a month. So I decided to fire him up and rode up and down the alley before taking him out on the street.

That neighbor who put down the "illegal gravel" came out and asked me to stop because riding up and down that fast made her "feel uncomfortable". Right! I politely said "I have to test ride in the alley before taking him on the street" and then made a huge cloud of 2 stroke smoke. She didn't like that. Too bad.

I thought it was kind of funny. She drove away 5 minutes later to get away from the noise and that wonderful 2 stroke cloud of energy and testosterone.

Right - a 1973 TS-185 tearing up and down the alley makes her "feel uncomfortable". I'll call some friends over with some REALLY BIG bikes and really tear up that gravel.

Still, it was funny and fun!

Oh, and continued sorting all my parts, selecting stuff for the recycling center (they pay for aluminum!) and selecting parts for Quin's rebuild.

Set the automatic oiler or premix to 16:1.  I do that on my Lawn Boy 2-stroke mower when my neighbors piss me off.  There is a fog of blue smoke everywhere at the Jester estate.  All it costs me is a new plug cause 16:1 will sure foul it something fierce!

[Calpantera]

So I primered and painted the plastics finally...


I took the easy way out and went flat black

(Note that I am whoring out the Camaro and 300C in this shot  )

Now all I need to do is paint or replace the front fender and no more Lakers bike!

I have this waiting in the wings until I get some new front springs, I am afraid if I install this now it will just make the front end even worse..

Got it off of ebay a while back for like 25 bucks, could not pass it up. I think everything is there needed for the swap..

[BockinBboy]

If you put that shock on the lower settings, it can actually be less stiff than the stock GS shock in its own upper range.  I swapped my rear shock with an R6 and rode around for maybe a week before my sonics came in.  The front definately wasn't any worse with the settings lowered on the R6 shock... In fact, the damping offered by the R6 shock seemed to help quite a bit.  I still wouldn't put off the springs after installing the shock, but taking it easy for a bit on the shock in the meantime shouldn't pose too much of an issue.  I would be more worried installing a Kat shock or SV650 shock which are both taller and stiffer than the GS shock.  R6 is pretty darn close to the stock shock length and offers a lot more adjustment than the other shock options.

- Bboy

[Calpantera]

Thanks Bboy, Did you have to do any mods or was it a straight swap. I think the '06 R6 shock needed some kinda mod on either the shock or the GS, I know there are a few vids of the swaps on YouPorn, err I mean YouTube.. 

[BockinBboy]

R6 shock is a straight swap as far as fitment.  Some folks have noted that the spring on the R6 is very close to the swingarm, but others have gotten away without trimming it at all... that's upto you whether you want to grind a little bit of the swingarm or not.   But if you decide you want to grind that swingarm, then you must do it right and finish the job by painting it up properly... otherwise you'll rust badly in that area I'm sure.   

My bike was/is lowered when I did the swap... it also made a bit more room on the swingarm so it definately doesn't rub and didn't have to grind anything... also, lowering stiffens up the rear suspension a little too.

With any clevis mount R6 shock upto year 09 I believe, you will have to remove the tank and airbox to drop the shock in from above.  It won't fit in by any other means, trust me and don't waste your time.  R6 shocks 09+ have a small reservoir and you can slide it in from the side of the bike.

The only thing you NEED is the bolt from the lower clevis mount on the R6 shock, and the metal sleeve that bolt goes into.  The R6 lower bolt is a little different inside diameter but both the stock and the R6 sleeve has same outside diameter so it fits perfectly.  If it doesn't make sense after reading 2-3 times, just know it will when you go to do it. The R6 lower bolt and sleeve will fit perfectly with the rest of the stock setup (knuckle and dog bones).

- Bboy

[Calpantera]

Ya I remember reading I needed one of the bolts R6 mounting bolts and something about a sleeve, I was hoping it was the top bolt that I have. Now I know what to hunt for..
Thanks!

[slipperymongoose]

Watch the video

[Twisted]

Watch the video

The Richard Simmons one?

[slipperymongoose]

Paul Stanley actually with me as a guest star

[Bluesmudge]

Adjusted my valves again because the valve cover gasket was still leaking. After two china gaskets from those gasket sets and maybe 5 attempts at reseating them to stop the leak I decided to spring for an OEM Suzuki gasket. Low and behold, the leak has stopped as far as I can tell. I will update if that doesn't hold true.

Moral of the story is to be careful with aftermarket gaskets. I checked the gaskets next to each other and the china gasket had a smaller radius on those semi-circles next to the cam ends. When I replaced my head I used OEM gaskets and had no leaks. I think it's worth the extra expense to ensure no leaks.

I also replaced my dirty air filter with a like-new K&N, courtesy of the hooligan-2-strokes-for-different-folks-guy.
And cleaned my brisk plugs.

[slipperymongoose]

That's what I have found with bikes that gaskets and seals etc you have to go genuine.

[Janx101]

That's what I have found with bikes that gaskets and seals etc you have to go genuine.

yep!!!.. specially fork seals i reckon... had some pyramid parts fork seals.... wouldnt use them for a c o c k ring !! .. 

[bombsquad83]

That's what I have found with bikes that gaskets and seals etc you have to go genuine.

yep!!!.. specially fork seals i reckon... had some pyramid parts fork seals.... wouldnt use them for a c o c k ring !! .. 

Same thing goes for needle valve sets.  All my problems were solved when I went back to OEM.